The Sun.
London, England, 1865-07-24 00:00:00

THAMES.

OUTRAGE AT THE TRINITY HOUSE BALLAST OFFICE.—
Michael Laskin, a ballast heaver, a native of Ireland, was
brought before Mr. Partridge charged with committing an
outrage at the office of the Trinity' House Corporation,
Rateliff-cross, and assaulting Mr. Thomas Tigh Flinn
ruler and superintendent of the establishment.
Mr. Charles young, solicitor, stated that the prisoner
had committed a premeditated and murderous outrage, and
Without provocation. The defendant had been employed
in the ballast office, which was under the control of the
Corporation of the Trinity House, and was discharged ten
days ago for drunkenness and neglect of duty. Since then
the defendant had abused and threatened Mr. Flinn five
tithes in the streets, and hinted that he would take his
life. On Saturday evening, at a quarter before six
o'clock in the evening, the prisoner came to the office and
interrupted the business. Tho language made use of was
fearful. The prisoner was ejected from the office and made
Considerable resistance. About ten minutes afterwards,
and 'while the complainant was looking out of the window,
the prisoner returned and took a brick from his pocket,
Which he threw at Mr. Flinn, who fortunately put his head
aside and evaded the murderous blow. The brick went
through a pane of glass, struck a pannel, redounded, and
fejl in the office. The prisoner was secured, and on being
secured other bricks were found upon him.

Mr. Flinn confirmed the statement of his solicitor, and
maid the prisoner had been continually drunk, and that he
Was obliged to discharge him. The prisoner stated on
Saturday night that he intended to do for him and have
revenge.

The prisoner, in defence, said he was troubled with a
giddiness in his head for a long time, and that caused all
his troubles.

Mr. Partridge commented at some length on the serious
nature of the outrage committed by the prisoner, and said
if he had struck Mr. Flinn he would have done him much
harm• He ordered that the prisoner should find good bail
t 9 keep the peace for six months.
The prisoner was sent away in the prison van to gaol.

WESTMINSTER.
CHAEGE OF WILFULLY DISCHARGING A RlFLE.—Thomas
?laming, a rifleman, was charged before Mr. Selfe with
"vi'llfully discharging a rifle in the public thoroughfare.
Policeman B 216 said that about 9 o'clock on Sunday
Morning he was on duty in the Broadway, Westminster,
Where ho saw the prisoner, who was under the influence of
liquor. He observed the prisoner in Great Chapel-street,
and was told that he had just discharged his rifle.
Mr. Selfe—Why did you not discharge your rifle at
'Wimbledon.
Defendant—l had not time. My sergeant told me that
I':vvas not to take it home loaded.

,The prisoner was fined 10s. or 7 days.
BREAKING POUR PANES OF PLATE GLASS.—Sarah Connor
a married woman, was charged with wilfully breaking four
Panes of glass at the White Lion, Lucas-street.
An. Overton, barman at the house, said that on Satur-
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night the prisoner came into the bar and asked to have
60ltlething to drink. She was refused and left. In a few
minutes she returned, when she was requested to leave.
Instead of doing so she wilfully broke four panes of plate
glass. She was drunk.
Selfe—What did she do it with ?
witness—With a key she had in her hand. A few
minutes before she was fighting with some women. The
Palms Were worth £6.
The prisoner was fined £6, and s§. for being drunk.