The Sun.
London, England, 1865-08-18 00:00:00

TIIE SUN,- LONDON, FRIDAY EV.ENn G, A UGUST 18, 1865.

CRIMINAL COURT.—This Day.

OLD COURT.
(Before Mr. Justice Byles.)

James Flock surrendered to an indictment preferred
against him, on the coroner's inquisition, for feloniously
killing and slaying Thomas Nicholls.

The prisoner was driving a cab early in the month of
July, and as he was proceeding along Goswell-road, and
the vehicle was turning into Spencer-street, the deceased
was knocked down, and from the injuries received he
ultimately died.

The witnesses for the prosecution were very positive as
to the manner in which the prisoner was driving his cab
They said it was going at the rate of 10 miles an hour;
that the prisoner never called out to caution persons pre-
vious to crossing. The deceased was knocked down and
killed. The witnesses all -said the cab was being driven
very furiously, and that the prisoner was altogether guilty
of great negligence. The witnesses for the defendant were
quite of the contrary opinion, and added, when prisoner
knew he had caused the accident, he attempted to drive off,
but was stopped by the police. They said that the de-
fendant was driving along at the ordinary pace—which
was nothing like 10 miles an hour—and that when he was
near Spencer-street, the deceased came out from behind a
van, and, notwil lt standing the shouting of the prisoner,
he attempted to cross the road, and in doing so was knocked
down by the cab. The cab, they were of opinion, was not
going at more than six miles an hour, and that the pri-
soner was not in the slightest degree to blame for the acci-
dent, because he had done all he could to avoid it. The
cab, they stated, was pulled up within ten yards of the
accident,
.whilst on the other side it was stated the driver
did all he could to escape, and that the vehicle was net
brought back to the spot where the accident took place
before a quarter of au hour had elapsed. The cab
owner said the prisoner was a very careful man, and that
the horse he was driving was an old one, and quite in-
capable of going ten miles an hour.
Mr. Justice Byles summed up the case at great length,
and said it was for the jury to say which of the two sets of
witnesses they felt disposed to depend upon.
After a consultation for about ten minutes, the jury
returned a verdict of guilty.
Mr. Justice Byles said he would consider the whole of
the facts connected with the case before he passed sentence.
Sentence deferred accordingly.

NEW COURT.
(Before the Recorder.)

Thomas Kelley, 19, labourer, and Benjamin Clift, 21,
labourer, were indicted for robbery, with violence, upon
James Crawley, and stealing from him 6s.
The prosecutor stated that on the 28th of July he was
passing through White Horse-street, Whitechapel, when
the two prisoners, and another man not in custody, sprang
upon him, seized him by the throat, and threw him on to
the ground and took the money in question from his
pocket. He begged them to give him two shillings
of the money to buy bread for his children, upon which
they put their hands over his mouth to stop him
from raising an alarm. They then ran off in different
directions. Clift was followed and taken, and Kelley was
taken some distance from the place, and when charged he
said he had not been near the spot, and was returning
home from the theatre.
Mr. Ribton for the defence contended that• Kelly was not
one of the parties to the robbery, and called a witness
who stated that the prisoner carried on the business of ;
greengrocer, and bore a very good character.
The jury immediately acquitted Kelley, and returned a
verdict of guilty against Clift.
The police proved that he several times before had been
convicted. •
Sentenced to seven years' penal servitude.

THIRD COURT.
(Before the Common Sergeant.)

Mary Horscroft, 17, was indicted for unlawfully endea-
vouring to conceal the birth of her child.
The prisoner pleaded guilty, and she was sentenced to
three months' imprisonment.
William Dykes Meredith was indicted for unlawfully
causing and procuring to be written and published, in the
county of Surrey, a certain false, scandalous, and defama-
tory libel of and concerning Emily Sophia Ackland.
The jury found the prisoner guilty, and he was sen-
tenced to two years' imprisonment.
James Pearce, druggist, was indicted for stealing seven
lace shawls, the property of Michael Barry. The prisoner
was also indicted for unlawfully obtaining the said goods
by false pretences from Eleanor Humphery Bunney.
The jury returned a verdict of guilty, and the Judge
sentenced the prisoner to one year's imprisonment.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE,—This Day.

MARLBOROUGH-STREET.

A COFFEE-SHOP KEEPER CHARGED WITH VIOLENTLY
ASSAULTING HIS DAUGHTER.-- Samuel Martin, a coffee-
shop keeper, at 6, Union-street, New Bond-street, was
charged before Mr. Knox on a warrant with violently as-
saulting his (laughter, Elizabeth Sarah Martin, about 14
years of age.
The complainant said—The prisoner is my father. Last
Wednesday week, about 6 o'clock in the evening, my father
boat me because I had quarrelled with my stepmother, who
had been grumbling at me till I did not know what I was
about. She told my father when he came in, and he beat
me with a walking-stick till it broke, and then ho used a
broom. He struck me with it twice on the head. My head
was cut and bled a great deal, and my back was covered
with bruises. Nothing was done to my head, only I
bathed it a little. I did not complain. I ran away and
my father caught me and took me back.
Mr. Knox—From what was said when the warrant was
applied for I thought you had been to your uncle's.
Girl—l should like to go there.

Mr. James Mills, tradesman, of 5, Union-street, who was
mainly instrumental in the proceedings being taken, said
on the day in question I heard terrific screams, and saw
the child run out into the street. She was going to run to
me for protection, bit went on. Her hair was clotted with
blood. The prisoner was hooted in the street. The pri-
soner got inside and said he would serve any one else the
same. The blood at the time was running all down the
girl's neck and arms on to the pavement. When I hooted
the prisoner he asked if it had anything to do with me.
Prisoner—You did not see me do it?

Mr. Mills—But I have often heard you threaten her.
You said you could do as you liked with your child, and
serve your neighbours the same if they interfered.
Michael O'Shaughnessy, one of the warrant officers, said
—I apprehended the prisoner, and ho said it was hard that
he could not chastise his own child. He said she had called
his wife names, and he struck her. On the way to the
station he said he was sorry for it.
The prisoner called a witness, who merely deposed to
hearing the girl and her stepmother quarrelling.
Mr. Knox—lt is my intention to remand you. The
prosecutor has opened a case of very brutal and excessive
violence against the prisoner. Without disputing a parent's
right to chastise his child, still, at the same time, there
are limits to that. A parent has no right to correct his
child with a broomstick in the manner described. I will
not decide the case while there is so much excitement
prevailing, but will take a week's reflection.
Prisoner—Will you take bail ? There is no one to look
after my business,

Mr. Knox—l will take two bail in £25 each for the pri-
soner, on condition that the girl in the meantime goes to
her unele'4,

THAMES.

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE IN THE THAMES.—Catherine
Anderson, a young woman, was charged before Mr. Paget
with attempting to drown herself in the Thames on the
previous evening.

A l hames watermau stated that his boat was hired by
the prisoner at Bermondsey stairs to cross the river. lie
had reached nearly to the middle of the river when she
suddenly jumped into the water while he was endeavour-
ing to avoid a barge.

Mr. Paget (to the prisoner)—What do you say to the
charge ?

Prisoner—l came out of prison on Friday. I was sent
there for a week for attempting to pass counterfeit coin.
Since I have been out of prison I have been living with a
friend.
The prisoner was remanded.

THREATENING TO MURDER.—Edward Wilson, a ship-
wright, was charged with attempting to stab police-con-
stable 11, 146.

The complainant stated that he was on the previous night
doing duty in Wells-street, Goodman's Fields, when a
disturbance took place. He went into the crowd, and
there saw the prisoner in the midst of it. Complainant
went up to him, when he took a knife out of his pocket.
He unclasped it, and held it up with his right hand,
threatening to stab him with it. He (complainant) knocked
the knife out of the prisoner's hand with his staff. The
prisoner picked it up, and again made an attempt to stab
him. Complainant closed with him and sung him on the
pavement. He then wrenched the knife out of his hand.
He was drunk.

Mr. Paget (to the p►isoner)—Do you want to ask him
any questions ?

Prisoner—No, sir. I was very drunk. I do not re-
member using the knife at all.
The prisoner was committed for trial.

Scirou EXCURSION AND TREAT.—Upwards of
400 children of the northern district of St. Martin's-in-the-
Fields, accompanied by the Rev. R. G. Maul and nearly
100 teachers and friends, were seen yesterday marching,
with flags and banners flying, from their schools in Castle-
street, Long-acre, to the Ludgate-hill station, where a
special train was in readiness to convoy them to St. Paul's
Gray-common, Kent, the rural and romantic scenery of
which was a great contrast to the neighbourhood of Drury-
lane, which they had just left. A very substantial dinner
and tea were amply provided by the liberality of the pari-
shioners and other friends. Swings, croquet, and cricket
formed part of the amusements of the day, and in the
evening a fire balloon and a display of fireworks collected
all together for the departure. Many of the children re-
turned with bouquets of wild flowers, others loaded with
blackberries, and all much gratified. The infants were
regaled with cake, tea, and amusements suited to their
age, at their schools.

Naval and Military Intelligence.

In consequence of the chartered troopship Beau-
marls Castle, which has been taken up by the Council
of India for the conveyance of reinforcements to
Kurrachee, not being reported in readiness to em-
bark her troops, as had been ordered, orders were
yesterday received at Chatham garrison notifying
that she will not sail until the 22d inst. The follow-
ing are the troops who proceed to India in the Beau-
maris Castle :—viz., 3 officers and 34 non-commis-
sioned officers and men of the 101st Royal Bengal
Fusileers ; 1 officer and 153 men of all ranks of the
90th Light Infantry ; 1 officer of the 82d Regiment;
3 officers and 80 men of the 42d Royal Highlanders;
51 non-commissioned officers and men of the 79th
Cameron Highlanders ; 1 officer and 26 men of
the 95th Regiment ; 1 man of the 51st Light In-
fantry ; 2 men of the 3d battalion Rifle Brigade ; 1
man of the 93d Highlanders ; and 1 man of the
21st Hussars. Orders have also been received at
Chatham for the following troops to embark on board
her Majesty's screw steamer Urgent, for conveyance
to Bermuda and Halifax—viz., 3 officers and 100
non-commissioned officers and men of the 9th com-
pany of Royal Engineers ; 35 men of the Royal En-
gineers ; 36 men of the Royal Artillery ; 2 officers
and 142 non-commissioned officers and men of the
2d battalion Queen's Royals ; and 2 officers and 64
men of all ranks of the Ist battalion 15th Regiment.
Mr. E. J. Reed, Chief Constructor of the Royal
Navy, yesterday went down to Woolwich dockyard,
and inspected the ironclad screw corvette Pallas,
2,372 tons, with a view of deciding on the range
and position of the increased armament now ap-
pointed for the ship, as well as other arrangements
necessary to carry out the improved plans recently
suggested. Since her return to Woolwich from her
trial trip to the Nore an upper deck has been par-
tially constructed, and a poop and gallant forecastle
commenced. The armour-plating is progressing
rapidly, relays of men being employed night and
day at the bending and other machinery so as to
hasten her completion. When ready for sea, it is
calculated that the Pallas will be one of the most
efficient fighting ships afloat.
Her Majesty's paddle sloops Gorgon, Firebrand,
and Banshee are now in course of being broken up
at Woolwich, and the Alecto, recently employed in
the slave preventive service on the South Coast of
Africa, has been condemned, and will be shortly
taken to the breaking-up yard. Her engines have
been removed, and all her fittings stripped for that
purpose. The iron paddlewheel sloop Trident, from
the Mediterranean station, having been surveyed by
the shipwright department at Woolwich, is ordered
by the Admiralty to be sold. She was purchased into
the service about 10 years ago, at a cost of £23,000,
and is expected to yield less than £2,000. A large
number of her plates are still in excellent condition.
The iron paddlewheel vessel Antelope, brought
home from the South Coast of Africa last month by.
Second Master Alfred Thomas, who assumed the com-
mand on the sudden death of the commander, Lieut.
Constantine O'D. Allingham, has been surveyed at
Woolwich, and estimates sent in for the necessary
repairs preparatory to her being recommissioned.
The paddlewheel sloop Spiteful, 6 guns, having been
thoroughly repaired and refitted at Woolwich,
yesterday commenced coaling, in readiness for ser-
vice. The pennant, it is expected, will be hoisted
on board early next week.
The following appointments have been made at
the Admiralty :—Lieut. Frederick de V. Sanders,
to the Indus, as flag-lieut. to Rear-Admiral Sy-
monds ; Hon. Clarence Graves, midshipman, to tho
Octavia ; James H. Galloway, naval cadet, to the
Octavia ; Hinton Maxwell, surg., to the Duncan as
supernumerary ; Thomas W. Joynson, assist.-pay-
master, to the Fisgard as supernumerary ; Robert
J. M'Morris, assist.-surg., to the Himalaya ; Chas.
F. Williams, assist.-surg., to the St. Vincent ; and
John B. Johnson, second master, to the Linnet.

important to justify the exercise of his powers.
After leaving the establishment at Trongate, he
would appear to have gone to another house of the
same description farther west. A considerable
interval must have elapsed between the date of his
leaving the one and joining the other establishment,
during which we have not been able to trace his
movements, because he only held the latter situation
for some six months, and is said to have left the
city for London shortly after quitting it towards the
end of 1862. He has himself told the story of his
life subsequent to that period.—Glasgow. Herald.

Present Condition of the Cotton Trade.

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TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

SlR,—Your kindness in inserting in your paper, yester-
day, my letter to you as to the stock of cotton now in the
Southern States of America, Induces me to again trespass
upon your columns, to lay before your readers the following
facts and figures bearing upon this most important question.
The present position of the cotton trade- is far from re-
assuring, considering the great uncertainty which still ex-
ists as to how the cotton plantations of the Southern States
of America are to be easily made available, with the ex-
isting disorganisation of labour incident to the sudden and
immediate emancipation from slavery of nine-tenths of the
labourers engaged upon them.
In my last annual circular, issued December 31 last (such
were the then general anticipations), I estimated the pro-
bable imports of cotton into Great Britain in 1865, inde-
pendently of the American war ending, at no less a figure
than 3,100,000 bales.
What has taken place ? The imports of cotton into.
Great Britain, from Jan. 1 to Aug. 11 for this and last year,
are as follows :

1865. 1864.
American 161,373 134,694
Egyptian, &c. 274,797 248.097
Brazil ... 202,965 147,442