The Sun.
London, England, 1862-10-06 00:00:00

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LAW-THIS DAY.

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.
(Before Mr. Commissioner Holroyd, in:Claanabers.)
THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION.-IN RE VALLAIRD.
In this case M. Vallaird, one of the contractors for re-
freshment, recently failed, and his creditors wore called to-
gether, when some agreed to a deed of inspection, but
although the numbers of :creditors carried the resolution
for accepting the proposition several others dissented,
Mr. Lawrance said he now appeared on behalf of Messrs.
Mappin Brothers to ask for a public meeting for the exami-
nation of witnesses, amongst whom were the Hon. Mr.
Cadogan. A deed of arrangement had been entered into
which Messrs. Mappin considered prejudical to the general
body of creditors and public policy. The debts alleged to
be due amounted to £28,000. There were 64 creditors and
43 assented and 22 dissented. The dissenting creditors
therefore, asked for an enquiry. The learned gentleman
said he would not dispute the legality of the deed, or that
it had been duly registered. lie only asked for the means
of inquiry.

His Honour asked why the proceedings in bankruptcy
had not been followed up.
Mr. Lawrence said he would be sorry to advise his client
to take that course, as the production of the deed might be
a stay of proceedings. The dissenting creditors, however,
had a right to an open investigation.
His Honour asked whether there were any trustees
under the deed.

Mr. Lawrance replied in the negative. It was a deed of
inspection without assignment, and the inspectors were no
doubt favourable to the estate.
His Honour ultimately said that at present he could not
entertain the application. Notice must be given to the
other side.

POLICE-THIS DAY.

MARLBOROUGH-STREET.

THE RIOT IN HYDE-PAUL YESTEHDAT.—EXAMINA-
TION OP THE PRISONERS.—Long before the hour of Com-
mencing business a crowd, numbering about one thousand
persons, assembled in front of the court, but, owing to the
admirable arrangements of the police under inspector Sil-
verton, and those of the Chief Clerk of the Court (Mr.
Leadley), who ordered the charges to be brought on as
early as possible, the pathways were kept tolerably clear,
and the crowd thus not detained in the street all day, to
the great annoyance of the inhabitants. The persons
assembled were principally of the labouring class, and, as
may be imagined, natives of the Emerald isle predominated.
The following are the names of the prisoners and the
offences with which they are charged : Dennis Harrington,
Michael Collins, John Kirby, James Candon, Francis Sul-
livan, Edward O'Hara, Patrick Dalton, Thomas Morris,
Peter Tacci, John Mahony, James Fenwics, James Daly,
and Patrick M'Carthy, for creating a disturbance in Hyde-
park, Kirby being also charged with an assault ; John
Smith, Henry Sowdon, Alfred Watts, and James Taylor,
for throwing stones to the common danger of passenms in
Hyde-park; Thomas Welsh, for assaulting Mr, Jonathan
Potter, chemist, Clifton-road, Maida-vale ; Pietro Ansoni,
an Italian, for attempting to stab Albert Wardell, of
Nightingale-street, Marylebone.

Inspectors Swanson, of the A division, and Draper, of
he C division, attended to watch the case on the part of
he commissioners of police.

Mr. Edward Lewis, of Great Marlborough-street, ap-
peared for Ansoni and the other prisoners.
Michael Collins, Dennis Harrington, and John Kirby
were first placed at the bar.

A park constable said—At half-past 3, is Hyde-park,
yesterday afternoon, I saw Harrington on the mound in
Hyde-park, there being a large crowd and a disturbance
on the mound. Harrington was striking other people, and
knocking them off the mound. Two constables ran up the
mound, and, with my assistance, took Harrington into
custody.

By Mr. Lewis—Harrington was taking the lead against
the other party. (A person here interrupted the proceed-
ings, and was turned out of Court.) I was there nearly all
the time. Harrington was calling out " Down with Gari-
baldi." The other party were not knocking about the Irish.
I saw Harrington shoving persons about.
Bray, 606 A said—Yesterday I was on duty between Ma-
gazine Barracks and Grosvenor Gate. Near 6 o'clock there
was an immense crowd. I saw Harrington, and Collins,
or Connor, marching at the head of about 600 persons.
He went up the mound in the centre of the park, and
thrust all the people off, I saw Collins knock down all the
persons that came in his way with his fists. He had no
stick. I took him into custody, and to the station. I
did not see Harrington strike any ene, but he led them on,
Collins went quietly to the station.
Lloyd, 97 A, said that about four o'clock yesterday after-
noon I saw Kirby in the midst of the crowd with a very
large stick in his hand, about a yard long and art inch thick,
striking every one that came in his ways After a short
time the mob got the stick from him. I took him into
custody.

By Mr. Lewis—l did not see Kirby struck by any one,
and he went quietly to the stations

Vim. Turner, butcher, a lad. of 16, said—l was in the
park between three and four. A large crowd came towards
me, and Kirby rushed in at me. I was crying " Hurrah
for Garibaldi," and the prisoner rushed at me. Kirby and
another man struck me, but the second man was not
caught. Kirby struck me in the mouth and knocked me
down,

By Mr. Lewis—l knew there was to be a meeting, and
went to hear it. I called out, "Hurrah for Garibaldi,"
and so did others. I said nothing about the Pope or the
Irish. I was not at the head of a number. I was in the
crowd.

Mr. Lewis—You had better have been at home.
Mr. Tyrwhitt said he should reserve his observations till
the end of the cases, but lamented that the park, intended
for the recreation of the public, should be the place of such
a scene. With regard to Kirby, who was ready for any
mischief and assaulted the boy, he should send him for two
months, and the others he should fine 405., or a month.
Edward O'Hara, James Fenwick, and Francis Sullivan
were next charged.

Reid, 91 A, said—l saw O'Hara assault a soldier and
took him into custody.
By Mr. Lewis—l aaw no knives, The soldier is not
here.

By Mr. Tyrwhitt—The soldier put up his hand to defend
himself. I saw Fenwick, while stones were being thrown,
assault one of the Horse Guards with his hand. The
soldier did not roturn the blow. The soldier was alone at
the time.

Fasinoge, 604 A, said--I saw Fenwick on the mound,
and saw him strike one of the Blues on the back of tho
head.

Staker, 184 A, said—l saw Sullivan strike several per-
sons standing in the middle of the park, but I saw no one
strike him.

By Mr. Lewis—No blows were struck by the other
party, I did not see any of the Irish party struck at all.
I am not aware that any of the Irish were taken to the
hospital wounded.

Mr. Lewis thought O'Hara and Fenwick might be dis-
charged reasonably. Had it been an unprovoked assault
on the soldiers little doubt they would have been present
to-day, and it might, therefore, be inferred that the assaults
were not serious.

Mr. Tyrwhitt said there was no feeling cn the part of the
magistrates because prisoners were Irish. O'Hara and
Sullivan were fined 205., or a month, and Fenwick 10s. or
a month.

Thomas Morris, Patrick Dalton, and Pietro Tacci were
next charged.

610 A, said—l saw Tacci in the park striking
right and left with a bludgeon (a formidable weapon loaded
with lead).

By Mr. Lewis—lt was not on the mound,but the
trenches.
I saw no knives and heard nothing about the
Garibaldians
having knives. None of the persons struck are here.
415 A—l was on duty near the mound, and saw Morris
run out of the crowd with a knobbed
stick. A. person
caught hold of
called out " Stop him," and a gentlemanc him down
his hand, when he turned round and knocked
with a stick. I then caught him, and with assistance took
him to the station.
of people—the Gari-
Aberdein, 515 A—l saw two sets , Dalton leaning on
baldians and the Irish—fighting. 1 ''."'_
a person's shoulders, and kicking out
at persons in front.
The bludgeon, though taken from Tacci,
to the Irish party.
Phillip Kennedy, who said—l am a
gentleman's servant, but I .
Mr. Lewis called 1",-..-P
~eolino mentioning the name,
but it is 17, Chapel-street, Grosvenor-square, G venor-square. I saw a
mob attack Morris, w
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struck by several men with
sticks. They cried out something, and so did Morris, who
only defended himself. who was
I did not see anything in his hand.
I saw a mob sons, who called themselves Garibal-
dians, rush from theer mound. It seemed a general fight
each of
oh P
tried to defend themselves,
going on, and
John Donovan, 20, Porter-street, said—I am a boot-
maker I was by profession. in tole park yesterday, and
Tacci, with a number of others. I saw Tacci and
saw T.accto
pother. The soldier was flourishing •
a soldier ~, ,
a stick, and
crying out, "IN Now for Garibaldi." There was then a cry of
"Now for the Irish." The soldier then rushed down
with his stick. A manthrew himself down, and the soldier
whacked him till 1 trembled. Tacci urged on the crowd of
persons by calling out, "Down with the standards of the
Pope."
Mr. Tyrwhitt—Remove those sticks ; the witness is very
lively, and perhaps may do mischief.
Witness—The Irishmen were knocked about terribly, and
were all down.
Mr. Tyrwhitt--On e of the prisoners had evidently gone
prepared, for a bludgeon was found on him.
A witness was called for Morris.
Mr. Tyrwhitt—The only question is, whether Morris and
Taed should not be sent to the sessions. Dalton would
have to pay £1 or a month, and the others £5 or a month
each.

John llahony was next charged.
Ssmuel Parkes, a park corkaable, said—About 5 o'coll
Yesterday my attention Nras called to a mob from the crowd.
mado towards it, pAia found a mob chasing the prisoner,
and Ca ic Tali() kiiazt into custody ; Ilao cut the

heads of four or five persons with a loaded stick." I filo
took him into custody. I did not see him strike any one. Ho
had no instrument with him when I took him.
Mr. Joshua Bailey, 18, Holden-street, Soho, tailor,
said—l saw a crowd running towards the Marble-arch.

Prisoner had a large stick and was striking a person on
the ground, and persons kicking the man who was down.
A park-keeper ran after the prisoner and took him into
custody. I left the person lying on the ground on his face.
The prisoner, while the person was in that position, struck
him on the back of the head.

By Mr. Lewis—l had not seen prisoner struck. The
man was running away from the mound when prisoner
struck him down.

Mr. Tyrwhitt—l shall remand you for a week to give
the person an opportunity of appearing.
Prisoner—The person I struck was the Italian in the last
case.

Witness—lt was not, he was a smaller man.
Mr. Tyrwhitt—l shall remand you for a week.
James Candon was next called.
Davison, 576 A--I was in the park yesterday afternoon
and saw the prisoner in a large crowd taking a very active
part, and striking every one within his reach. They were
calling out, " Down with the Pope." Prisoner struck
three or four men with his fists.
By Mr. Lewis—There was not a general fight. Three-
fourths of the persona were Irish. The Garibaldians tried
to get out of the crowd, and there were sticks being used
and stones thrown about.

Mr. Tyrwhitt—This is a milder case than the others. It
was the duty of police to see the peace kept, and when men,
broke it they must be punished. I shall fine prisoner 10s.
Henry Sodon, John Smith, James Taylor, and Alfred
Watts were next charged.

Chick, 171 A—While on duty I saw Smith throw two
stones at the people on the mound. I immediately took
him into custody. One of the stones struck a person. on
the breast.

Mr. Lewis—l don't think a person of the name clk John
Smith likely to be a supporter of the Pope.

A witness said he saw Smith throw a stone amongst the.
crowd. Caught hold of the prisoner, as did also a soldier..
By Mr. Tyrwhitt—lt was not a stone likely to be founa
in the park.

201 S—Saw Sodon at a quarter-past five with. piece
of brick in his hand, and he threw it amongst tke, crowd.
I then took him into custody.
By Mr. Tyrwhitt—lt was at the foot of tb'e mound.
Thomas Ashman, 23, Duke-street, ---4-Li'neln's-inn-Fields,
corroborated the constable.
Pendrell, 140 X, said—l san a stone thrown by the pri-
soner Watts amongst the cror.vd. The stone first struck
the prisoner, and he th.tew again.
Mac Hardy, 71 A, alp,
Mr. Tyrwhi
or tt--Y. gave evidence.
others 40s.
think Watts may be discharged. The
D. month each.
Thomas "Welsh was next charged.
Mr. lonathan Potter, 11, Clifton road, Maida-vale,
chr:raist, said--I was standing in the park yesterday after.. noon and saw a disturbance. About 12 or 15 men of the
prisoner's description had large sticks, and were chasing a
gentleman about 20 years of age. They knocked him down
with their sticks. I interfered, and they said, " What the
h— is it to you ?" and gave me such a heavy blow with a
stick that, although I did not receive the full force of it,
my hat was knocked a distance of 20 yards. I then received
several blows about my arms. The police then fortunately
interfered.

Mr. Tyrwhitt—l congratulate you on your fortunate
escape. A man who takes part on behalf of a poor fellow
who is overpowered deserves to have his conduct made
known.
John Fair, 99 A—l saw the prisoner strike Mr. Potter
on the head.

Prisoner had nothing to say.
Mr. Tyrwhitt—l have gone into a great many cases, and
the only question is, whether I shall not send all the rest
to the sessions. My only doubt is whether I ought not to
send the prisoner. I shall, however, commit him for two
months. If this goes on the park will have to bo shut up.
Patrick Macarthy and James Daly were next charged.
A constable said—About four there was a general row,
and I took a man who was fighting, but he was rescued.
Prisoner Macarthy pressed us very closely. About an hour
after I took Daly, who was fighting with every one; and
seeing then Macarthy, who was again pressing us while
taking Daley; told two constables to take him. Macarthy
excited the people by saying, " Let us press upon them."
By Mr. Lewis—ln no other case were we so pressed on.
A constable said—l assisted in taking Daly. Sticks
were flying over our heads ; and Macarthy said, " Corns
on, let's press upon them." Macarhty laid hold of Daly
and tried to get him away. Shortly after, seeing Macar-
thy, again took him into custody.
Mr. Lewis addressed the magistrate on prisoners' behalf.
Mr. Tyrwhitt—l shall discharge Daly, as he has been
locked up ; but Macarthy I shall fine 40s. or a month.
Pietro Ansoui was next charged with attempting to stab
a young man named Albert Wardell.
Prosecutor said—Yesterday afternoon I was in the park,.
near the front of the mound, and whilst standing there I
heard a sudden cry of " The knife, the knife." There had
been a cry of " Down with Garibaldi—up with the Pope."
There was no fighting at that moment. After the cry of
"The Knife," I turned round and saw the prisoner with
a knife in his hand, the blade being turned upwards. It
was a knife like the one produced (a shoemaker's knife,
with blade broken). A man said, " Oh, my God, I am
stabbed," the prisoner having run towards him. Directly
after the prisoner came up, stabbed at me, and I felt myself
stabbed in two places in the thigh. I have had it sewn up
and bandaged. One cut is inside one leg and one outside the
other. I was taken to St. George's Hospital, and the pri-
soner taken into custody there and then.
Mr. Lewis--Prisoner asserted he was not the man, and
as there was another person in the hospital, and there
would be doubtless a remand, would his worship take bail ?
Mr. Tyrwhitt—Oh, no, certainly not.
The prisoner was then remanded.
It is a fact worthy of notice that only one case of felony
during the disturbance in the park came before the magi-
strate, that of a young man stealing a watch.

SOUTHWARK.'
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE BT POISON.—Sarah Hamilton, a
widow, aged 40, who presented a miserable appearance,
was charged before Mr. Combo with having attempted to
destroy herself by swallowing a quantity of white precipi-
tate.

Police-constable, 294 M, said that last night about 11
o'clock, he was informed that a woman lodging in one of
the wretched lodging-houses in Kent-street, Borough, had
taken poison, and he immediately went to the house in
question, when ho found the prisoner and the remains of a
white powder. He called in the assistance of a divisional
surgeon, who promptly adopted measures which had the
effect of neutralising the poison.

It further appeared from the evidence of a female lodger
in the same house that she and the prisoner had some alter-
cation, and the latter said she would poison herself. She
then went out and returned with a packet containing the
poison, a portion of which she immediately swallowed,
upon which she called in the police. She knew nothing
against the character of tb_e prisoner.
In reply to the magistrate, the prisoner admitted that
she swallowed the poison in the heat of passion, but said in
reality she had no intention of committing self-destruction.
Discharged.