The Sun.
London, England, 1839-11-30 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONBON, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1839.

side of the lower part of the cheek and merely cutaneous;
the sixth was opposite the right eye, and extended
through the skin, and some portion of the flesh in a
straight direction, about two inches in length and
half an inch in depth ; the seventh was behind them
right ear, and was a deep incised wound—short but
deep—it ext nded to the bone The eighth was on
the right cheek—it was deep, and seemed a punctured
wound different from any of the others, and in the in-
fliction, of which considerable force must have been
used, it slanted off from the bone. The razor produced
might have inflicted the incised wounds, the punc-
tured wound might have been inflicted by a job
with the end of the razor, they could not have
been inflicted on the deceased by herself. The large
wound had been commenced at the back part of the
neck. Judging from the position of the deceased, with
her left arm lying under her body, corresponding to the
wound in the throat, and the quantity of blood on the
floor—the manner in which the razor was found—and
knowing the constitution of the deceased, it would be
impossible she could have inflicted the great wound
after the serious wounds on the face, neither would it
have been possible for her to have inflicted the others
after the infliction of the large wound in the throat.
The wounds must have been inflicted after she was on
the ground. Never said anything to prisoner about
delirium tremens. Deceased had no symptom of it.
Had the weight of the prisoner been suspended from
such a rope as the one produced, it would have given
way.

Cross-examined.—Should say it was impossible these
wounds could have been inflicted in a struggle to dis-
possess deceased of the razor. She told witness she
had jumped out of the window the week before, to
avoid her husband, Strong mental excitement will
sometimes produce effects resembling intoxication.
This concluded the case for the prosecution.
Mr. RYLAND addressed the jury for the defence, and
contended that, in the first place, from the short time
which was shown to have elapsed between the prisoner's
being seen with his wife and his being seen br the
witness Clarke, the crime, if committed by the prisoner,
was reduced to manslaughter ; and, in the second place,
that the prisoner was labouring under insanity. He
concluded an eloquent address, by calling the following
witnesses :

Mary Lees is prisoner's mother. Lived with him for
some years after his marriage. Deceased was given to
drinking ; and he also latterly. Both were passionate.
Has known her to go from home. At one time, when
she remained out all night, prisoner went out and got
drinking, and came home tipsy, and attempted to lay
violent hands on himself. He took a hammer, and
said he would beat his brains out. Witness took hold
of his arm, and he dropped the hammer.
Cross-examined—Cannot tell how long her son has
been given to drinking. He has had many cuts
and blows on his head, He took to drinking when he
was eighteen or twenty. He is now thirty-three. He
was married in 1835. It was about two years ago that
he cut his forehead with a rusty knife. 'Witness did
not see him do it. He shaved the people as before
when he was able—two or three days after this.
The affair of the hammer happened a day or two after.
Witness did not apply to any person to put him in confine-
ment. When he was not drunk he could manage his
business as usual. She saw deceased about a month
before her death. When she went away from home
she went to her mother's. (The prisoner seemed much
affected during the examination of his mother.)
Eleanor Mackenzie remembers the day in question ;
was passing prisoner's house at a quarter-after one.
Saw prisoner and his wife standing by the door. Pri-
soner said, " Betty is mad ;" and witness said, " She is
often so." Deceased then seized the prisoner by the
collar, and hit him several blows on the head, which he
did not return. He has always behaved well to his wife.

Cross-examined—He had his hat on when deceased
hit him with her fist. She did not knock off his hat.
The moment he repeated the words she flew at him. Wit-
ness did not attend before the Coroner. Prisoner was
in liquor, and the deceased was so also. Has seen
her drunk ; she did not stagger, 'out appeared to
hesitate as though she was in drink. She appeared
quite wild and frantic. Was first told she was to come
here as a witness on Wednesday by Mr. Bailey and a
Minister—they came to know if witness had heard or
could say anything about it. Prisoner and deceased
always were drunk together ; he was a quiet-
tempered man when he was drunk, and she was
violent. She was a very strong, powerful woman, aot
a slight slim woman. Her hair was hanging about her
shoulders.

Thomas Gallons has known prisoner and his wife for
seven years, he was always well behaved to her when
he was sober. She was given to drinking. She used to
ill-use him. Never saw him return it. Passed his
house on the Sunday morning about half-past one.
Prisoner asked if he would fetch assistance, merely
in joke. She said if he stood aggravating her she
would throw something and dash his brains out. The,
bad both been drinking.

Cross-eicamined—S-he was not very drunk. H.
was. Judged she was drunk from her discourse.
Could not say if she staggered. She had a higt,
comb, which secured her hair at the back. His evi•
deuce was taken yesterday morning for the first time.
He was not before the Coroner. He lives close on the spot.
John Arkindale knows prisoner and his wife. Hit
conduct was good, when sober ; he accused her of going
with other men.

Cross-examined—lt was about two years ago that he
made this charge. Four days before the murder,
saw deceased jump out of the window.
George Petter always considered prisoner a kind
husband.

Mr. CLARKSON replied.
Mr. Baron PARKE, in summing up, said that whereve,
it was proved that the death of one person was owing t(
the act of another, the inference was that the case ww
one of murder, unless the contrary were proved.
Such was the law which the jnry woula have to apply
to the facts of this case. The Learned Judge thee
proceeded to read the evidence, commenting on it as he
proceeded.
The jury retired at six o'clock, and returned at a
quarter past, with a verdict of Guilty.
Mr. Baron PARKE then, in a most impressive manner,
passed the awful sentence of the law on the prisoner
who remained perfectly unmoved.
In the case of Box, charged with felony at Messr,
Howell and James's, the Grand Jury threw out the bill

'cried his goods in, but they could not say it was
ie case on the day in question.

Mr. JARDINE could see no objection to the de-
f mdant having a box containing small articles of jewel-
lery in a bag to enable him to carry it about without
Lieonvenience, but the bag should have been labelled
a proper manner, and, as he entertained no doubt
f the correctness of the officer's evidence, he would
convict the defendant, and order him to pay a penalty
of 101., with costs, or be imprisoned until it was paid.
The defendant said he would appeal, and being
prepared with sureties to answer the complaint at the
Sessions, he was liberated.

INSOLVENT DEBTORS' COURT, Arov. 29
IN THE MATTER OF WILLIAM FITZROY SCUDAMORE.

The insolvent, the nephew of Sir Charles Scudamore,
was opposed by Mr. COOKE, on the part of Hester, the
head tipstaff of the Queen's Bench prison, and in per-
•on by Mr. Shipley, of Regent-street. He was sup-
ported by Mr. WOODROFFE.
It appeared that Mr. Scudamore was discharged
under the Act some years ago, and his then debts had
been paid by his mother, who was a lady of fortune, and
she was entered in the present schedule as a creditor to
a considerable amount. He had resided at Paris, where
lie had incurred a debt of 321. with Mr. Ince, his de-
taining creditor.
The claim of Mr. Hester, the tipstaff, was 1271.,
and arose under somewhat singular circumstances. A
few years ago Mr. Scudamore was arrested on a
Common Pleas and an Exchequer writ. He was taken
to a lock-up•house in Chancery-lane, and a habeas
corpus was issued (on an action commenced by Mr.
Chell an attorney, on al bill of exchange), for the pur-
pose of removing him to the King's Bench prison. He
was taken from the lock-up-house, and with three offi-
cers went to the Mitre Tavern, where they dined, and
irom which place he made his escape. He got up from
the table and walked awuy,
An action was brought by Mr. Chell against the
Marshal for the escape. There was no agreement be-
tween him (the insolvent), and Mr. Chell that he should
escape.
Mr. COOKE—Had you arranged with any one that
you should escape ?
Insolvent—No. It was afterwards arranged that he
should give Hester a promissory note for 501., and
should go to prison as if nothing had happened. He
gave him the note the night he went to prison. Hester
wanted the money, and said if he did not give him the
note he would indict and send him to Horsemonger-
lane Gaol. He gave the note, but it had not been
paid. Another action was brought by a horse-dealer,
igainst the Marshal, but he soon afterwards became a
bankrupt, and the action was discontinued. Mr. Chell
had been nonsuited, and he had heard that Hester was
in pocket by the costs he had been paid.
Mr. COOKE said such was not the case ; he was 1271.
out of pocket.
It was contended that the insolvent must advertise
nis residence.at Boulogne, where he had incurred a debt
with the tavern-keeper, Ince.
Mr. Shipley had hired out some harness to the insol-
vent, who told him he was a nephew of Sir Charles
Scudamore ; it was deposited with a person, and had
been sold. The insolvent had commenced an action of
trover to recover the same, but the party became a
bankrupt.
Mr. Commissioner BOWEN held that Mr. Scudamore
must describe himself of Boulogne ; and the case was
accordingly adjourned.

Mr. Cooxiapphed that Hester might be appointed
assignee.

Mr. Commission BOWEN refused to grant the appli-
cation, and the case was adjourned to advertise the
amended description.
ACCOMMODATION BILLS.—John Smith, the younger,
was opposed in person by Mr. Carruthers. Ile was
supported by Mr. Woodroffe.

The insolvent, a chair-maker, carrying on business in
St. Luke's, had accepted a bill of exchange for 491. 12s.
to accommodate a person named Hodges. He was
asked the reason he had incurred the liabilities, and
said Hodges promised to find the money to take it up
when due.

Mr. Carruthers opposed on the ground that the debt
had been improperly incurred.
The COURT remanded the insolvent, at the suit of
Mr. Carruthers, for a period of six months from the
vesting order, for contracting a debt without reasonable
means of paying it.

RIOTS AT NEWPORT.

ADMINISTERING ILLEGAL OATHS.

Newport, Thursday Night.
The evidence to-day refers to the administering of
illegal oaths, and hurglariously entered dwelling-houses,
to force the peaceable inhabitants to join the Chartist
mob. In the statement of one of the prisoners, Llewel-
hp, you will perceive a confirmation of the view I
took in my communication of Tuesday last, relative to
the affinity existing between Chartism and Toryism. The
prisoner Llewellin, states as follows :—" One of the men
t hen catched me, and said, You do want to run away—
you don't like the Tories, and he did ask me for my
card,' " &c. It is a remarkable fact, too, that nearly
all the cards I have seen are blue, the Tory co-
lour. Coupling this with the evidence in the case
of Zephaniah Williams—who it was sworn by several
witnesses had repeatedly declared to the women
that the " gentlemen had subscribed to support the
wives and families of the poor till the men returned"—
there can be no difficulty in arriving at the conclusion
that these poor wretches had been deluded into the
notion that the " gentlemen" of the Tory party would
lend their aid in assisting the Chartists to overturn the
" Poor-law Bastile Government."

THE EXAMINATIONS.
THURSDAL—Magistrates present :—The Mayor,
Rev. J. Coles, Octavius Morgan, George Hall, Wm.
Brewer, and Thomas Fothergill, Esqrs.
Joseph Coles, Job Harris, Win. John Llewellin,
Thomas Edwards, and Evan Jones were placed at the
bar, charged with breaking into the house of John Wal-
ters, and forcibly compelling him to join the riots.
Evan Jones was discharged.
Edwards said he had nothing to say.
Llewellin, having been cautioned, said George Beach
wanted to send me to the house, and I told him I
would not go there. He then said, " You must go, or
I will put this in your heart." I did go in with a pike
or a gun before Mr. Walters. and I did tell him (Wal-
ters) to come out. Then Mrs. Walters turned to me
and told me to hold my tongue. I held my tongue,
and went out. Scope man catched me, and said " You
do want to run away ; you don't like the Tories ;" and
he asked me for my card. I had not one. He then
took me away with him. I did run away in Abercarne.
I've got no more, Sir, to say.
Job Harris, having been cautioned, said, I was stand-
ing above five yards from the door when it was broken,
and I did try to get to the door for fear they would in-
jure my neighbour, for he was cross always to the Chart-
ists. I went in and said "Do come with me, Mr.
Walters, and don't let the people hurt you." He said
" No, indeed ;" and I turned out and cried by the door,
for I was very low.

Joseph Coles, having been cautioned, said I never
joined the Chartists before the Saturday evening pre-
ceding the Sunday. I was coming from my pay and I
met some men on the side of the road, and they asked
me if I was a Chartist, and I said " No." They told
me that I had better join them or I should not
work there. I went to the lodge, and I threw
a shilling in the plate, and I came out of the
room. George Beach was making a speech, but
I could not understand what he said, for it was
in Welsh ; but I heard him say in English that we
were all to get our arms prepared by to-morrow evening
and then I went home to my lodging. It affected me
so much that I could net eat a bit of victuals all day. I
was in bed nearly all day. About six o'clock two of
them Came into the house and asked me if I would come,
and I said I was not able ; they fetched me out, and we
went down to Walters's house. George Beach broke
the door open with a stone. He told me to go in to
fetch the man out. I said I did not like it, and I had
no weapon. Beach had a sword and a stick. He said
here is a weapon for you, and gave me the stick. I did
not like to go in then, and Beach said, " If you do not
go in at the word of command, I will split your head in
two with my sword." I then thought I was forced to
go. I said to Walters " You had better come," and
he said " No, I'll be damned if I do." I then went
out, and three more were sent in, and they brought him
out, and on they went. I went along with them as far
as Pye-corner, where I stopped behind until another
gang came along, and took me on. I got as far as the
end of the park, where I met them running back, and
I returned.

The Chairman then said :—Job Harris, the Magis-
trates have paid the greatest attention to this case, and
it is the grossest instance of burglary they ever met
with. You, Harris, seem to have behaved kindly to
the witness, and no doubt the judge before whom you
must be tried will take it into his consideration. The
Magistrates will say no more, as they do not wish to
prejudice your case. You, therefore, Job Harris, Jo-
seph Coles, William John Llewellin, and Thomas Ed-
wards, stand committed to Monmouth gaol, to take
your trial on the charge of burglary.
The prisoners were then removed.

John Lewis and James Wall, the two prisoners who
were remanded yesterday on the charge of administer-
ing illegal oaths, were then placed at the bar for further
examination, and, after some unimportant evidence
had been given, they were both discharged.
Lewis Rowland was charged with high treason and
sedition, and fully committed to take his trial.

The Court then adjourned till to-morrow, at eleven
o'clock.

THE POLISH REVOLUTION.

MEETING AT THE CROWN AND ANCHOR.

Yesterday the grand anniversary meeting on behalf of
the Patri its of Poland took place at the Crown and
Anchor, Strand. The object of the meeting was to
obtain a demonstration in favour of Polish principles.
The great room of the tavern was nearly filled. All the
distinguished Poles in London were present : amongst
others, Colonel Oborski, A. Stolzman, V. 0. Zien-
kiewicz, D.D., J. B. Osrtowski, &c. &c.
J. H. KEANE, Esq., hiving been called to the chair,
addressed the meeting. The great question to be consi-
dered on that occasion was, what were the principles of
the Polish exiles ? It had been said they were an aris-
tocracy ; that it was their object to restore the power of
the nobles sanctioned in 1781, and withhold from the
Polish peasantry their rights. If such had ever been
their object it was not a national one, and they could not
look to the Polish people for support ; but the Poles
denied in the strongest terms that they were subject to
such a charge. In support of the denial, he was pre-
pared to enter into a few details. A document, entitled
" an Act of Union of the Polish Emigrants," had been
issued, and the signatures affixed to it amounted to
upwards of 2,000. What was the doctrine promulgated
by the document ? First, that the freedom of Poland
could only be obtained by a revolution; and that the
freedom required was that which prevailed previous to
the partition in 1772. Secondly, the total abolition of
all unjust distinctions and partial laws. Thirdly, the
liberation of the Polish serf, and the establishment of
his right to property in the soil.—(Loud applause.)
Another section of the document provided that a Coin-
inittee should establish a public system of education.—
(Applause.) He might ask whether these principles
were aristocratic ?—(Cries of " No.") He cited from
memory another part of the document—namely, the
56th section, which said, " the first act of the Commit-
tee shall be the allowance of freedom of religion to
all classes, and free admission to all places of public
worship." It also provided that the laws for the elec-
tion of members to attend the Diet or Parliament should
be founded on public right, without distinction of for-
tune. The document contained the wishes of the Polish
people ; how, therefore, could it be said there was a feel-
ing to support the old aristocracy ? If the objects
of the document to which he had referred could be car-
ried out, Poland would be a happy country. She would
rise regenerated. Poland would have succeeded in ob-
tcining those desirable advantages but for the diabolical
machinations of her domestic aristocracy. If those at
the head of the Government had supported the wishes
and interests of the people of Poland, Russia would not
then be stocking Siberia with Polish exiles. If Poland
succeed, liberty would prosper. If Russia conquered
for ever, eternal oppression must prevail. Poland, the
granary of Europe, when established as a free State.
would look to England for manufactured goods. It
was, then, the interest of England, in a commercial point
of view, to support Poland.—(Hear, hear.) Poland had
on former occasions been down, but rising like a giant
refreshed, had saved Earope and Christianity from the
Turks. John Sobieski struck down the banner of the
esophet, and raised the symbol of Christianity. Po-
land could not be crushed for ever. There was a vitality
in Poland which could not be destroyed. If Poland
was not restored the prospects of the free constitutions
of Europe must suffer.

Mr. A. W. HYDE then stood forward and moved
the first resolution. Having advocated in strong terms
the cause of Poland, he adverted to the patriotism of
Kosiusco, observing in the language of the poet—
" Freedom shrieked when Kosiusco fell." The oppres-
sions of Russia in carrying off the Polish people to
exile, was described in strong language, and the speaker
contended that England had the power to afford redress.
Mr. HOGAN rose to second the resolution. Poland
had been the bulwark of Europe, and how has Europe
repaid her ? Why, by blotting her out of the map of
Europe. France had talked of. co-operation in 1831,
but,what more had Louis Philippe done, than talk at
that period of co-operation for Poland ? Nothing.
There was much similarity between the cause of Ireland
and that of Poland. Ireland had asserted her inde-
pendence, and was gaining it ; and there was a shout
raising for Poland, that would not only be heard in that
country, but would make Russia tremble.—(Hear.)
The resolution was then put and carried unanimously,
and amidst loud applause.
Mr. HAYNES then rose and moved the second reso-
lution. In support of this resolution he declared that
till the middle of the sixteenth century, the Polish con-
stitution was essentially democratic. In 1772 the first
limb of it was struck off ; till that period the peasantry
voted ; there was all but universal suffrage. Then
came the outrage of 1791, called a constitution, and.
that was called by Lord Dudley, " the perfection of
wisdom." The Duke of Wellington had spoken to
the like effect. What a perfection of wisdom must

that be which was eulogised by Lord Dudley Stuart
and the Duke of Wellington.—(Cheers and laugh er.)
It most extensively curtailed the right of vot:ng, giving
to the few what the m •ny had Before possessA. It in-
troduced slavarv, and destroyed the franchise. The
constitution of 1791 also established one religion ; and
though it was the religion he professed, lie stamped in-
famy on the principle that would so interfere with reli-
gious freedom.—( Hear, hear.) As to the movement
of 1833, he denied that it was " insurrectionary ;" it
was a national lie to call it such ; could that be insur-
rectionary, where the young, the old, all equally joined
in the movement.—(Hear, hear.) It was a glo-
rious and universal movement ; and had it succeeded the
parties would have been handed down as the most
glorious patriots that ever lived. As it was, Russian
iron and the Russian lash had drawn blood from the
sides of Polish ladies and maidens ; it was true, and
would hand down the name of Nicholas to eternal in-
famy.—( Hear, hear.)
An individual here rose to move an amendment de-
claratory of the necessity of universal suffrage, &c.,
which caused much confusion.

The CHAIRMAN said that the gentleman had mistaken
the resolution ; it had reference to the state of servitude,
not that of suffrage.
Mr. HAYNES said that the resolutions had been
prepared by a Committee of Poles—that they spoke the
sentiments of the Poles ; and that he was no friend to
Poland who would interfere on the present occasion, and
sow discord.—(Loud cheers.)
The individual then sat down, amidst loudly expressed
disapprobation.
Mr. CAMPBELL seconded the resolution.

The individual then admitted that he had misunder-
stood the original resolution, and as the friend of free-
dom against aristocratic despotism, he withdrew oppo-
sition, and supported most cordially the resolution.
It was then put, and carried unanimously.
Mr. P. J. HEATLET moved the third resolution. He
dwelt on the proceedings of Russia, not only in its
efforts to promote conquests in Caucasus, but in its en-
croachments on the commerce of other countries, and
especially in its cruelties towards Poland. The confis-
cation of the Vixen he adduced as a strong instance of
the despotic will and tyrannous disposition of Russia.—
( Hear.) That power had as much right to interfere
with the Caucasus as with any county or town in Eng-
land.—(Hear, hear.)
Mr. M'GUIRE seconded the resolution, which was then
put, and carried unanimously.
Thanks having been voted to the Chairman, who re-
turned acknowledgments, expressing the hope that the
reminiscence of that evening— of that democratic de.
monstratiou for Poland—would last long.
The meeeting then separated at half-past eleven
o'clock.

[Three standards appeared above the platform. They
were, Ist. The national standard, with the arms of Po-
land. 2d. The flag of the ancient Polish marine. 3d.
The Polish standard, with the inscription, " For your
and our liberty,"—that standard which floated at the
head of our battalions during the war of 1830 and 1831
against Russia, and of which the inscription, in the Po-
lish and Russian language, should indicate our people
groaning under the Muscovite yoke, against which the
Poles were fighting, at the same time that they were
combating for their liberty.]