The Sun.
London, England, 1862-07-11 00:00:00

LAW---THIS DAY.

SHERIFFS' COURT.
(Before Mr. Kerr.)

A HAYMARKET SUPPER-GREENFIELD V. HALLOWS,

This was an action brought by a waiter to recover 10a.
for a Haymarket supper, the defendant having paid 4s. 6d.
into court.

His Honour (reading) 6 and 7, Haymarket. Thss is a
large sum to charge for a supper ?

Waiter—There were six persons.
His Honour—Oh ! Come, that is not so unreasomable for
a Haymaker supper. Pray, of what did the supper consist ?
Waiter—Salmon and cucumber. (Roars of law4hter.)
His Honour—Salmon and cucumber. (Itenewed laughter.)
Waiter—Ah, but it was pickled. (Great laughtor.)
His Honoun—Well, go on—a Haymarket supper.,
Verdict for plaintiff with costs.
SERIOUS STREET ACCIDENT.—MEAKLIN V. BURNS.

This was an action to recover damages, plaintiff being a
porter, and defendant a cab proprietor.
Mr. Grey, for plaintiff, called witnesses, from whose tes-
timony it appeared that on the 12th March last pL tintiff was
crossing from Cheapside to St. Paul's Churchyard, having
a load of pictures on his shoulder, when he wa.l knocked
down by a Hansom cab, and sustained serious; injuries,
consisting of a fracture of the thigh and intern el bruises.
He was confined in the hospital eleven weeks, and even now
is not cured.

In answer to this Mr. Beard called witnesses,who not only
contradicted those called by plaintiff, but each other ; and
his Honour, remarking that defendant's driver wes bound
to keep a good look out at a public crossing, found for the
plaintiff for £2O damages and costa.

POLICE-THIS DAY.

BOW-STREET.

ROBBERY FROM A JEWELLER'S SHOP.—Francis
Thyme, a young man, about 20 years of age, having lost
his right arm, was placed at the bar charged with steal-
ing a tray of gold rings, the property of Mr. Henderson.

Charles Creswell Brace said—l am an assistant to Mr.
Henderson, a jeweller, in the Strand. About half-pas 't
seven last evening I was in the shop with ray back tumid
to the window when I heard a breaking of glass. I turned
round and saw the prisoner's hand grasping the tray of 46
rings (produced) valued at £7O.
Mr, Henry—Have you a wire guard to the window ?

Witness—lt was not up last night. On hearing the
crash I ran out and followed the prisoner, who turned down
Buckingham-street, carrying tae rings with him. I came
up with him in Duke-street when I collared him, rani he
said, " Here's your tray of rings," which I took from him,
and then he attempted to run away. Only one of the; rings
is missing. •

Mr. Henry—Do you wish to ask the witness any ques-
tions.

Prisoner—l didn't break the window. The tray was
put into my hand as I was walking along.
Mr. Henry—The witness says he saw your hand in tho
window.

Prisoner—No, he didn't. I never put my hand into the
window.

Mr. Henry—He says he did.
Prisoner—Wall, I say he didn't.
Police-constable 581 said—l was on duty in the Adelphi
Theatre when a person came up and told me I was wanted
at the shop of Mr. Henderson. I went over, when the pri-
soner was given into my custody. The prisoner refused to
give any address. He said he was just up from Bir-
mingham.
Mr. Henry—Do you wish to say anything in answer to
the charge, tecause I intend to send you for trial.
Prisoner—No, I've nothing to say.

The Magistrate thenifully committed him for trial.
SUSPECTED ROBBERY.--A middle-aged woman, named
Harrington, was charged with having a quantity of Bank
of England no:es in her passession suspected of having
been stolen.

The prisoner was taken into cucitody last night in an in-
toxicated state, in St. Giles's, and on searching her at the
station a number of Bank of England notes for £lO,
four sovereigns, and some silver, the whole amounting to
£ll9 65., was found in her pocket.

She gave several accounts as to how she became pos-
sessed of the money. At first sheasaid it was given to her
by her husband to pay a bill; afterwards that it had been
given to her by her mother; and, finally, that she had
picked it up in the New-road, near the Monument. Prisoner
also said she had but a short time arrived in London fr)tn
Plymouth, where she resided in Castle-street.

Inspector Brimbacombe said the street in question was
one of the lowest in the whole town.

Mr, Henry remanded the prisoner.

MARLBOROUGH-STREET.

A POOR NEEDLEWOMAN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPT-
ING SUlClDE.—Frances Green, a needlewoman, was
charged with attempting to commit suicide.
Norrish Pike, 51 C, was called yesterday morning to the
Porcupine public-house, Castle-street, Leicester-square,
and informed by the landlord that the defendant had at-
tempted to commit suicide by taking oxalic acid. He at
once conveyed her to Charing-cross Hospital, where he left
her, and this morning received the following certificate :
"I certify that Frances Green has been an in-patient of
the Charing,-cross Hospital, having taken oxalic acid, but
now is in a fit state to appear at the police court.
" WM. TRAVERS, Resident Medical Officer.
" Charing-cross Hospital, July 11."
The constable handed to the magistrate a bottle which
contained oxalic acid.

The landlady of the poor woman said the defendant had
lately been reduced in her circumstances, and been living
by taking in needlework. She had been in low spirits for
the past few weeks, and she said she had done it bee luso
she could not get food to eat. The defendant was very poor
but very honest.

Mr. Knox said if ho let the poor woman go she would be
attempting it again. He would send her to the House of
Detention for a week, where she would see the doctor, have
proper food, and the benefit of the advice of the chaplain•
If she (the landlady) attended in a week ho would give the
defendant up to her.

A HOUSEBREAKER FnusrßATED.—George Crome, a
fellow with a villanous countenance, was charged as
follows :

James Rendle, 151 E, proved seeing the fellow in the
middle of the night trying several doors in Charlotte-street,
Portland-place, and Duchess-street, but at all of them he
appeared to be disturbed. One door he opened with a key,
but the chain being up he was unable to elver and shut the
door again. The constable, then seizsd him, and found in
his possession eight door keys, some of which opened
different doors in the streets, a knife, two boxes of silent
matches, a pair of goloshes (used by thieves to pull over
boots so as to deaden the sound of their footsteps), and
black bag.
Mr. Knox—Then, except he had not a jemmy and a piece
of liver for the dog, he had all the apparatus of a burglar.
Constable—Yes, sir. He gave the address "Holborn."
Mr. Knox said he should remand the prisoner that the
constable might make every inquiry respecting him. He
had no doubt something would be found out respecting
him.
Remanded.