The Sun.
London, England, 1862-03-13 00:00:00

LONDON, THURSDAY EVENING, MA.RCH 13, 1862.

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SHERIFFS' COURT.
(Before Mr. Kerr.)

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Witness—It may be so.

BOW-STREET.

MARLBOROUGH-STREET.

LA TV 111, TELLIGENCE.—(77tis Day.)

DIVORCE COURT.
(Before the Judge Ordinary and a Common Jury.)
BURROUGHS V. BURROUGHS AND SILCOCK.

This morning Sir F. Slade replied on the part of the
petitioner, Mr. Burtoughs, and the Judge summed up the
evidence.

The jury had not returned their verdict when we went
io press.

POUND V. HALL AND OTHERS.-WHARFTNGERS AND
BONDED GOO D IMP ORTANT MERCANTILE INQUIRY.

This was an action to recover £4 18s. under somewhat
important circumstances, plaintiff being an extensive wine
and spirit merchant, of Cooper's-row, Trinity-square, and
defendants, the well known wharfingers of Custom House
Quay.

Plaintiff said that he had brought forward this case en-
tirely on public grounds, as it was a somewhat serious
matter. Some brandies, bonded in defendants' warehouses,
had lost, in five months, in liquid and strength no less than
fourteen proof gallons. And as the defendants had only
offered £2, plaintiff felt justified in trying the question.
Mr. White, Customs' guager, said he guaged the brandy
in November last, it having been landed in June, and he
found the loss to be 14 proof gallons. The average loss was
1 per cent. per annum, but this was a very inferior kind of
spirit, and evaporated more quickly than a finer kind. The
deficiency was large, but there were 30 sampling orders,and
some tasting orders. Therefore the deficiency might be
accounted for. Under other circumstances witnesses
should have repotted the case to his superiors. The Cus-
toms allowed three gills to each sample, but with waste it
would be nearer five gills. The casks are very deficient.
Cross-examined by Mr. Jacobs, for defendants—l do not
consider the deficiency excessive. No one could get into
the vaults unless with the officer.

Mr. Pound-- You say the average loss upon spirits is 1
per cent. Are you aware that the loss on these is 17 per
cent ?

Mr. Pound—Then I hope it will go forth that you do not
consider 17 per cent. excessive.
The broker who sold the spirits to Mr. Pound said the
quality was " good common brandy," and all spirits evapo-
rated alike.

Mr. Pound could call evidence as to the casks.
The Judge—The gauger's evidence is conclusive against
you. Besides, if any of defendants' servants got into the
vaults, how do you make Messrs. Hall liable ?
Mr. Pound--That has been decided.

The Judge—lf defendants' servants pillaged your brandy,
and from the evidence they did not, defendants are not
liable.
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The Judge finally ruled that defendants were entitled
to a verdict with costs.
Verdict for defendants.

Ma Day.)
POLICE IN.T.ELLIGENcE._(

ASSAULTING THE POLICE.—Two young men, named
William and James Bryan, were charged with assaulting
the police.
Police-constable 6 F said—This morning, about half-past
4, I found the prisoner William Bryan quarrelling with
another person about a coat. I told them to go away, but
instead of doing so Bryan turned and struck me a violent
blow on the temple. A struggle took place, when James
Bryan came up, and he also struck me. Another constable
Game up, and both were secured.
The evidence baying been confirmed,
Both prisoners said the policeman had been drinking rum
in a public-house, and because they had told him of it, be
took them into custody.

The Magistrate fined them 10e. each, or 14 days' im-
prisonment.
CATCHING A TARTAR.—Thomas Sturges and Henry
Stearm were charged with picking pockets, and assaulting
Professor Harrison, "one of the strongest men in the
world."
Sergeant Holmes of the F division, said—This morning
about half-past 11 he saw the prisoners following gentle-
men in Long-acre. Curtis, after examining the pockets of a
gentleman, he put his left hand into the left side pocket
and drew a silk handkerchief therefrom. Sturges was
acting as covering him. I crossed over with the intention
of taking the prisoner into custody, but they both ran off.
Mr. Harrison, the gentleman I was in conversation with,
followed one of the men, whilst I pursued the other. On
Mr. Harrison coming up with Stearm he assaulted him. I
found two handkerchiefs on the person of Stearm, and one
down the leg of Sturgis. _ _

Mr. Harrison, landlord of the Opera Stores, Brydges-
street, said—My attention to the pocket-picking was
directed by Holmes. After the handkerchief had bee.
taken I saw Holmes run after Sturges, and I followed
Stearm. On coming up with him he struck a blow, and,
in attempting to secure him by the collar, my fist wont
against his nose. (Laughter.)
Stearm—Went against my nose I why, it was a regular
hot 'un. He clawed my face, your worship, and nearly
choked me.

Sturges said nothing in answer to the charge.
Both prisoners were remanded.

A " MRS. GAMP."—Elizabeth Williams, an old Scotch-
woman, was charged before Mr. Yardley with being drunk
and begging.
The defendant, who has been charged at this court about
150 times-with drunkenness and begging, is a monthly
nurse, and is a source of great trouble to the police.

B,,vey, 85 C, proved sedug the defendant seize hold of a
gentleman and beg, being drunk at the time.
Mr. Yardley—Why, here you are again. It is only
about a week ago since you were here last.

Barnes, the gaoler, said that the defendant had been three
times to the court since his worship last committed her for
a month.

Defendant, with a broad Scotch accent, said she had been
suddenly called out to one of her ladies. :he didn't want
to beg, as she had an income as long as she lived from her
mother's brother, James Thompson.
Mr. Yardley—You are one of the most expensive bur-
dens in the kingdom, as you pass the greater part of your
time in prison. I shall see if we can't get some of your
means and apply it to support you while in prison.
Defendant—The police insult me by calling me "Mother
Williams."

Mr. Yardley—lf any one does so I will punish then ;
but you have told me so many lies when you have been
before me that I cannot believe you.
Defendant—lndeed I know myself better. I had better
bringing sup than to tell lies. (Laughter.)
Bovey said she was so drunk that she could scarcely
walk.

Defendant—l'm a nurse, and upon my honour I had only
had a cup of tea. I hope I know myself better than to
drink. (Laughter.)

Mr. Yardley—l shall commit you for three days.
Defendant—When I come out I'll—
Mr. Yardley—What ?
Defendant (who evidently was arnatch for the magistrate),
after a pause—Come and see you again. (Loud laughter.)
Defendant left the bar evidently pleased at escaping a
longer term of imprisonment.

THE MANSLAUGHTER BY A PA.RISHIDOCTOR.

This morning the adjourned inquest on Mrs. Cruse was
held by Mr. John Humphreys, at the Salisbury Arms,
Eastfield-street, Limehouse. The facts led to the conclu-
sion that Mr. Frederick Robinson, surgeon, of 10, Wilson-
street, Limehouse, and one of the medical officers of Stepney
Union, had been guilty of undue care and gross neglect in
his attendance on the woman in question when he was
called on to attend her about two hours after her delivery,
and, that in doing so, he so far did not exercise due pro-
fessional skill, but caused her death. The jury, after a
short consultation, returned a verdict of " manslaughter "
against Mr. Robinson, who was at once committed on the
coroner's warrant.