The Sun.
London, England, 1853-10-06 00:00:00

SHERIFFS COURT-(THIS DAY.)

(Before S. T. Hall, Esq., Deputy Undersheriff.)
LONSDALE'S EXECUTORS V. SMART.
This was an action to recover the sum of 41. 17s. 4d.,
the amount of an attorney's bill. The defendant is a
licensed victualler in the Borough.
It appeared from the evidence that the defendant was
the owner of several houses at Stepney, near one of the
stations of the Blackw•all railway, and in consequence of
the smoke and steam from the engines, and the cinders
falling on the premises, the value of the property was
so much depreciated that defendant instructed Mr.
Lonsdale to apply to the Company either to purchase
the property or to make some compensation. After
some consultations Mr. Lonsdale said that at that time
(1849) the law was in a very unsettled state as to nui-
sances of this description, and it was resolved that the
plaintiff should memorialise the board of directors.
Mr. Lonsdale did not further interfere, and the result
of the application to the board was not made known.
Mr. Nicholls, the managing clerk to Mr. Lonsdale,
the deceased, was called for the plaintiff, and proved
that the work was done, and that defendant had pro-
mised to pay, but afterwards objected, on the ground
that he had only interfered for the benefit of the credi-
tors. In cross-examination, he said that the work was
done for Mr. Lonsdale, since whose decease the business
had been conducted by Mr. Yetts, under the firm of
Yetts and Lonsdale, but Mr. Yetts had not purchased
the debts, as Mr. Lonsdale's affairs were being wound
up, under an order in Chancery, and he (witness) was
appointed to collect the debts. The name of Lonsdale
was retained only to draw the attention of clients, and
obtain an introduction of Mr. Yctts.
Mr. Lonsdale, the son of the de ceased, confirmed the
evidence of the last witness as to the work done.
The defence was that defendant had not derived any
benefit from the work done, and that if the bill had been
taxed it would not amount to more than 2/.
The defendant was called, and his evidence was to the
effect that he had not retained Mr. Lonsdale, but the
business was done cnly in a "friendly way."
The jury gave a verdict for the plaintiff for 4/. 108. 6d.
HOLMES V. WING.
This was an action to recover the amount of a ba-
lance of rent.
Mr. Robinson appeared for plaintiff and Mr. Torre
for defendant. A verdict for plaintiff.
The other cases were struck out.

CO IVES, ISLE OF WIGHT.—Oct. 5.

(PRO3f OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

DESTRUCTION OF SHEEP BY RAPE.—Sir Richard
Simeon lost 118 sheep last week by the shepherd folding
a flock on some rape. There were nearly 900, of which
118 were dead when they were found.
THE ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.—An application was last
evening made by the secretary to the Cowes Local Board
of Health for leave to break up the streets to lay down
the wires through the town to the corner of Bath-road,
near the Royal Yacht Squadron House—which was
granted. The original intention was to have the station
at the point where the Newport road joins the road
from West to East Cowes ; but it having been pointed
out that the shipping agents and yachtsmen would pre-
fer it nearer the Parade, the company have made the
necessary alteration.
PARKHURST BARRACKS.—DANGEROUS PRACTICE.—On
the numerous field-days the troops are reviewed in the
ground to the south of the Grand Parade. On Satur-
day fully 1,000 men were on the ground, and went
through a sort of sham-fight, during which whole
columns discharged pieces through the hedge which
divides the field from the high road between Cowes and
Newport, frightening the horses in the different car-
riages. One poor woman nearly lost her life from a
team of horses starting off with a waggon. She was
knocked down by one of them, and but for the spirited
exertions of two gentlemen who were on the spot, the
waggon, which was heavily laden, would have passed
over her—as it was, she was seriously bruised. This is
but one of many similar accidents caused by the dis-
charge of fire-arms so near the public road. We have
no doubt but this has been done without a thought, and
that it has only to be publicly noticed to be discon-
tinued.

RATE OF INTEREST ON THE CONTINENT.—The rise
in the rate of interest continues to extend on the conti-
nent. The national banks of Sardinia and Prussia have
already announced an advance of 1 per cent. ; and the
advices to-day state that the Bank of Warsaw has
adopted a similar step. At Paris it has been considered
certain for some days past that the Bank of France will
increase its rate from 3 per cent. to 4 per cent. almost
immediately.
MONEY MARKET.—There was increased ease in the
supply of money yesterday, both in the Stock Exchange
and out of doors. The drain of gold to the Continent is
suspended, and, owing to the recent arrivals from Aus-
tralia, the Bank returns, after the present week, are
expected to show an improvement for the first time
since the 25th of June last. The payment of the divid-
ends, however, will be likely to interfere temporarily
with any subsequent augmentation, even supposing the
turn in the tide to be maintained.
LISBURN ELECTION.—It is stated that Mr. Jonathan
Richardson, of Ingram, the Tory candidate, has retired,
and that Mr. Walter Stannus, son of Dean Stannus,
will offer himself in opposition to Mr. Jonathan Joseph
Richardson, of the Island, the popular candidate.
ADVANCE IN THE PRICE OF BRANDY.—The Cork
Constitution of Tuesday states that "during the past
week a smart demand sprung up for brandy, the con-
sumption having increased, as it is recommended in cases
of cholera. It has consequently risen in price, and is
now fully 50 per cent. higher than it was some months
since

What could be purchased then at 6s. per gallon
s now 9s. 6d, The import duty is 15s. additional per
proof gallon.
FURTHER ADVANCE IN THE PRICE OF WHISKY.—
The price of whisky was on Monday fixed at 7s. Bd. to
7s. 9d. per gallon at Cork. There has also been a con-

hiderable advance in the price of brandy within the last
week, several sales having been made at 9s. 6d. in
bond.

SHETLAND KNITTED WORK FOR THE QUEEN.—Some
of the most splendid specimmis of knitted work that
have yet left the Shetland Isles were sent south per
steamer, for Balmoral, on Tuesday week. They con-
sisted of silk and worsted veils, silk shawl, worsted
polkas and sleeves, with similar articles for the young
Princesses, &c. It is said the order was given by her
Majesty after seeing specimens of Shetland work with
the Duchess of Sutherland.