The Sun.
London, England, 1862-10-24 00:00:00

EXTRAORDINARY DEATH OF A YOUNG

WUHAN AT BLAUFRIARS.

An inquiry was held by Mr. H. Raffles Walthew,
the deputy-coroner, at the George and Dragcn
Tavern, High-street, Shadwell, on Wednesday
evening, respecting the death of Hannah Brooks,
aged 18 years, who lost her life at Paul's Wharf-
pier, on Friday week, under the following circum-
stances . _ _

Mrs. Hannah Brooks, Bridge-street, Biackfriars,
said that deceased was her daughter, and for the
last twelve months had lived with John Archer, a
lighterman's apprentice, as his wife. They lived
happily until three months ago, when Archer be-
came jealous of her. It appeared that deceased met
a young man named Sandford, and a girl named
Elizabeth Legge. Sandford invited her to take a
glass of ale, and while she was partaking of it she
saw Archer looking at her through the window in
a manner which caused her to become dreadfully
alarmed. She ran home to No. 134, Broadwall,
Blackfriars-road. Archer followed her, and said
to her three times. "Is that you ?" He then
knocked her down and beat her cruelly. She got
up and ran out, as she afterwards said, to make
away with herself, but her landlord, Mr. Farlan,
followed and prevented her. Archer said that he
was determined to have no more to do with her,
and that she should either go into service or to the
workhouse. About a fortnight before her death he
beat her during the night on board the barge on
the river. On last Friday week deceased came to
witness and said that she had procured continuous
employment which would enable her to separate
from Archer, and so end her misery, and that she
saw her wayto be happy again. It was then 10
o'clock at night; witness saw her no more. The
next morning Archer called upon witness, and said
that at 12 o'clock on the previous night deceased
had drowned herself at St. Paul's-wharf-pier. He
stated that she asked to go on board the barge he
WAS minding, and that he refused, as the barge was
not his. She then got over the iron gates at the
pier, and said, "You shall see me no more." She
looked up and down the river, and then ran along
the dummy barge, stooped under the chain, and
plunged into the water. He jumped in after her,
and she caught him by the coat. He swam with his
right hand, but finding that she was being sucked
under the barge, he was obliged to let her go.
Witness received information the same afternoon
that a boy had seen Archer beat deceased on the
wharf in the middle of the night in question, and
that she reproached him for the black eyes and
other injuries ha had inflicted on her on previous
occasions. Quarrelling and cries were heard. Wit-
ness stated that deceased had been compelled by
injuries received through Archer's kicking her to
wear a truss ; but that she was so devoted to him
that, when witness endeavoured to get her to part
from him, she said that the injuries arose only
through lifting weights.
Wm. Turner said that last Monday morning he
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Am-ley, a little boy, said that he was a
"Jack-in-the-water." (Laughter.) He went of
messages &c. Oa last Friday week he was mind.
ing a barge on the river, and he noticed a man anc,
a woman come down the pier quarrelling, but be
could not hear what they said. She put up her hand

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to protect herself from him, and cal ight his t ,at.
He saw no more that was like a blow, tht night hr ding
very dark. He saw deceased jump into the we ter.
ut ha d not
!
By the Jury—Witness had seen b
,poken to Archer before the assembling 0 th( court.
Archer was not standing by the side o f d eceased
when she jumped in. Archer did not tlt •ow her
into the water, or push her in. Archer w. 1E rescued
by the captain of a neighbouring barge. at t d said at
first that he did not know why she had plun, ged into
the water, but afterwards said he hac, can ght her
with a young man, and that as he (Arc.ller, ) would
not forgive her, she committed suicide.
Dr. J. Brown Ross said there were con si, derable
marks of violence on the head of deceased. ,Death,
however, resulted from immersion in the Nt raters
The Coroner said he should adjourn the I -Jowl; for
the production of further evidence, and he co utsidered
that in the meanwhile the police ought to i nterfere
and detain the man.
The proceeding's, which were very pro fractal,
were then accordingly adjourned.

7HE GREAT ~_DEERFOOT" BUI3BLE
EXPLODED.

WANDSWORTH COUNTY CODRT.-THURSDAY.

HOWITT V. ILARTIA'•
This was an action in which the' plaintiff sued in
his; proper name to recover a sum for wages due.
wm, Ilowitt is known in the spor ting world as
Jackson, the " American Deer." It aypeared that
the defendant, Martin, had engaged the "Deer"
to go with the "human circus," as likey to draw
from the grs9at name that Jackson had acquired.
From the evidence' adduced the speculation was a
failure, and whe,,i they came to Peterborough, the
" clan" was surnm, lrily dismissed, with a promise on
the part of Mr. Xi artin to pay hereafter, and to
make up for all past ,ieficiencies•
The plaintiff was ex ~mined by Mr. Haynes, and
many years, and was ent,''a ged by the defendant,
said that he had been in the sporting tvorld for
who had agreed to give him
, a certain sum.
By the Judge—What is ya,ur name?
Plaintiff--I am better know': as Jackson.
'
His Honour—l know. You as e generally called
the American Deer.
Plaintiff —Just so, your honour. The plaintiff
then went in:o a minute history of his engagement
with Martin, t,'e proprietor of the eireto ; how at
Peterborough the business had been so bad that de-
fendant said he must leoVe the balance till more pros-
perous times; and this, with only £2 paid out of
£4 for one week's salary, made up the claim of £6,
for which the famed "Dees'" sought to recover.
Mr. G. Martin, the defonda nt, was next examined,
and flatly denied that he owed the plaintiff any-
thing. He did not remember anything, had no me-•
morandum of anything, and had he been forced to,
bring his papers it would have required a sack to
hold them. So far the affair would have ended, but
the professional gentlemen elicited that men who
could give Deerfoot long starts 'iv-Jere to run in cer-
tain positions ; that the Inditin we's to win to keep
up the excitement; that by a move of his book, pre-
concerted, Martin, while apparently keeping the
rounds, was to give the office whether to go " slower
‘
or faster,' as the case might be.
John Brighton, the celebrated runner, and Richd.
Lewis, gave their evidence, the latter especially
being complimented for his straightforwa rd manner.
Their evidence did not, however, in any Nay affect
the merits of the case.
Mr. Haynes made a powerful address on behalf
of his client, the American Leer.
His Honour—The affair is altogether illegal, and
this exposure ought to open the eyes of the public.
Mr. Haynes—l was afraid, and told my client so,
that the fact of his agreeing to run second, third, or
fourth would act against him. But here is an im-
plied contract between master and servant; and 1.
leave it to your Honour's decision.
The Judge (Mr. Frazer) then said—l h,avo heard
the statement of Jackson, the plaintiff ; and ,notwith-
standing the defendant and his witnesses I must
believe what the American Deer has said, avd my
duty would be to order that the defendant at once
pay over the £6 claimed. Here is an agreenlent
made by the defendant to run false races, and wen
like Jackson are compelled to allow the Indian to
win.

The Judge (addressing Jackson)—I would at once
order the money to be paid to you, which I am cer-
tain is your due, and much regret that a man of
your fame as a pedestrian should lend yourself to
such a dishonourable transaction. I will take time
to consider the decision I will ultimately give, but
all your expenses will be allowed; and should my
decision be adverse to your getting the money, you
will then have an opportunity of taking it to an-
other tribunal. I understand, Jackson, that you
have been threatened by the defendant, if any one
molests you I will commit them for a month, and
the officer shall see you safe to the station_

COUN2II} fflA A AS.

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MANCHESTER—OCT. 23.
This morning the best samples of English wheat were
taken inure freely at fully last week's rates; for American
winter red there was also a better demand at an advance of
2d to 3d per 1 01b., while other sorts were quite as dear.
Flour still experienced a slow sale, at about former prices.
Other articles commanded late rates.

BIRMINGHAM—OcT. 23,
At this day's market there was a very fair supply of
English wheat, which sold at 51s to 60s for white, and 40s
to 56s per 36 stone for red, Barley, 26s to 42s per qr.
Oats, 26s to 30s per 30 ,tone. Beans, 41s to 44s per 38 at.
Peas, 40s to 48s per 36 stone.