The Sun.
London, England, 1862-10-02 00:00:00

FATAL FIGHT BETWEEN TWO BOYS.

On Monday night, a fight took place in Carlisle
between two boys, which has unfortunately termi-
nated fatally with one combatant, and the other
one is in custody awaiting the coroner's inquest.
The name of the boy who has been killed is George
Sinclair, about 17 years of age, and that of his oppo-
nent is James Callan, about 15 years of age. They,
were seconded by boys of about the same age, Sin-
clair having been backed by Nichol Brown, and
Callan by John Conkey. The origin of the quarrel
appears to have been this—Callan met Sinclair near
the Town Hall, where he was fighting with another
boy, named William Tweddle, of Sowerby-street.
Callan accused Sinclair of striking Tweddle when
he was down. Sinclair denied this rather warmly,
and it was proposed that they should fight each
other. Sinclair suggested that they should adjourn
the fight until Monday night; and it was again
suggested that they should put it off until Satur-
day, when there would be more light. They at last
determined to fight on Monday night, and appointed
to meet each other at the Town Hall at 8 o'clock.
Sinclair
at 8 o'clock, and Callan, in
company
üßeeby, and some companions,
did not
hwc 0 drawnkeyP
went through one of the lanes and found him. They
then went to the foot of the Catholic-lane, when
Sinclair again declined to fight until Saturday.
Callan agreed, and was about to return home, when
some others who were present persuaded Sinclair
to fight then, and Callan was called back. They
went further down the lane to about 10 yards from
the water side, and commenced to fight. Blows
were struck pretty freely on both sides, chiefly
about the head and face, and both fell several times.
There were about 50 persons present, and after the
two had fought about an hour and a quarter, Sin-
clair complained of being sick. A number of boys
then commenced shouting that Callan had won, and
Sinclair went to the water side. Callan walked
away for about a 100 yards, and then returned to
shake hands with Sinclair, but some of them said
he was sick, and he need not mind shaking hands.
In one of the rounds Callan cross-buttocked Sin-
clair, and fell upon him, but in nearly all the
other rounds they merely struggled and fell down.
Sinclair was taken to the Dispensary, where he
was examined by Mr. Jones, surgeon, but died
soon after. Callan and the two seconds were
taken into custody by the city police, and after
remaining some time, Mr Bent allowed the seconds
to go on bail, but kept Callan in custody.— Car-
lisle Journal.

We may consider the plan of the sewing-schools
one of the very best means of relief which has been carried
out in any degree. More of them are wanted ; and there
is an earnest cry for the extension of such as exist. To
these sewing-rooms we must look for the possibility of
carrying out Lord Palmerston's recommendation that the
present dreary opportunity should be used for keep-
ing the children and lads at school. If the Guar-
dians were to agree to-morrow to pay the school
pence of every boy and girl, a very large propor-
tion would be prevented from attending by the state
of their clothing. The sewing-rooms might remedy
this, if they were kept properly supplied with material.
Stout dark flannel makes good blouses for boys—remnants
of print and stuff and linseys make frocks and petticoats
for girls. Remnants of almost any fabric will make bon-
nets, and also pinafores. The same dark flannel, in
squares, bound with worsted binding, makes little shawls
for children. While making those articles, and women's
gowns and other garments, the factory girls are learning
what has been hitherto deficient in their training—they
become more fit for domestic life ; they are
i of idleness ;
free at once from the temptations and thoeannn
du
their
yeun
e
and they obtain clothing for themselves I
truggle for admission to
in a safe place,
told that it is a
g
sisters at the very cheapest rate.
heart-moving spectacle to 800
girls are almost frantic to get in.
these rooms. The poor
England help
re their sisters in the
Will not the women t
matter? The way i 5 ofeasy, if only hey are disposed. it
rests with them
to op en these sewing-rooms to as many as
desire a seat there,--Once a Week.

r,• For full particulars of amusements see first page.
ROYAL ENGLISH OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN.
This Evening, CROWN DIAMONDS.
Commence at 8.

THEATRE-ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
This Evening., THE ROUGH DIAMOND. After which,
THE RELIEF OF LUCKNOW. To conclude with THE
ARABS OF THE DESERT. A Troupe of the Beni-Zoug-

Zoug.

Commence at 7.

THEATRE-ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
This Evening, A DAUGHTER TO MARRY. Atter which,
OUR AMERICAN COUSIN. With DUCK HUNTING,
And THE GALICIAN FETE.
Commence at 7.

NEW THEATRE-ROYAL, ADELPHI
"'This Evening, THE GREEN BUSHES. Followed by
THE SPITALFIELDS WEAVER. To conclude with
THE SHILLING DACo Y.
mmence at 7.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
This Evening, THE RENDEZVOUS. After which, "at'a
quarter to S. KING HENRmmenceY VIII.
at With BORROWING
A HUSBAND. Co 7.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
This Evening, PEEP O:DAY. Followed by KILLAR-
NEY. Conclude with THE COLLEEN BAWN SETTLED
AT LAST. Commence at 7.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
This Evening, MAZEPPA. Brilliant Scenes in the Circle.
Concluding- with a Comic Ballet.
Commence at 7.

MR. and MRS. CHARLES AIATHEIVS " AT
"TOME," at Her Majesty's Concert Room, Haymarket, This
Evening. Commence at 8.

W. S. WOODIN'S CABINET OF CURIOSITIES,
Polygraphic Hall, King William-street, Charing-cross.
Commence at 8.

MR. and MRS. GERMAN REED, with MR. JOHN
PARRY, Every Evening (except Saturday), at the Royal
Gallery of Illustration, 14, Regent-street, at 8.

ARGYLL ROOMS, Great Windmill-street, Hay-
market. Open every evening for Promenade and Danciag.

CANTERBURY HALL.—EVERY EVENING.—
Steckel, the great Trapeze performer—Grand Operatic Selec-
tion as usual - Unsworth, Kugene, and Duley, the great comic
trio, &C.