The Sun.
London, England, 1836-10-11 00:00:00

BANKRUPTCY COURT _MONDAY.

chalked out for himself. It is so like himself—so satis-
factory, as regards the independent and unabated spirit
of Reform with which it is imbued, that we cannot deny
ourselves the pleasure of quoting his Lordship's own
words. He states his determination of persevering in the
same course of conduct by which he has gained public
confidence ; and then adds, that he will steadily pursue
" what appears best fitted to promote the good of the
community at large, without the least regard to any
other interests whatever, and with the fixed resolu-
tion to resist all attempts, whether to dictate or to ob-
struct that course, let them come from what quarter
they may." These declarations will be wormwood
to the Tories; though full of joy for the people.
There is no journal, either in the metropolis or
the empire, that has such abundant cause of joy as
the Morning Advertiser. At a time when a large
portion of the press had not only basely turned its
hack on his Lordship, but when its most unwarranted
and systematic attacks on him almost justified the
conclusion that there was a conspiracy among certain
persons to ruin him as a public man for ever—at that
time we fearlessly and perseveringly vindicated his
Lordship's character from the calumnies with which
it was so unremittingly and malignantly assailed. And
even at the very time when his Lordship's enemies vainly
supposed they had crushed him for ever, we confi-
dently affirmed that in a very short time he would
emerge from under the cloud in which they had en-
veloped him, with a character standing far higher in
public estimation than when his relentless foes com-
menced their work of detraction. Our prediction is
already more than fulfilled. Lord Brougham, to the
confusion and mortification of his enemies, stands at
the present time higher in the estimation of his coun-
trymen than he did when the effort to write him
clown was began to be made. With regard to
some few inadvertences which escaped Lord
Brougham towards the close of 1834, if all the
circumstances under which he gave expression to those
inadvertences were known, the public would never
more bestow a single passing thought on them. It
may suffice to say, that any words which ever fell from
hia Lordship's lips adverse to the cause of Reform,
did not express his own settled sentiments. The Noble
was always with and for the people,
and Learned Lortl
and he will identify in,;iself with them to the latest
moment of his existence. Lord Brougham will re-
appear in the political arena at a most important junc-
ture. His services were sadly missed last Session of
Parliament. Had he been in his place in the House
of Lords, Satan's agent, as Lord Melbourne by im-
plication happily characterised Lord Lyndhurst, would
not have been suffered to play off his fantastic tricks,
and to insult the people of England with impunity.
Next Session will be a most eventful one. Lord
Brougham's services will then be more than ever needed
by the nation. With one accord does that nation re-
joice at the prospect of seeing him again trampling
the Tories under his feet. The feelings of the Edin-
burgh Reformers at his Lordship's restoration to health
are shared from one end of the country to the other.—
Morning Advertiser.

It is the very essence of Popery to keep the bulk
of iLS followers in a state of the most brutal ignorance.
As regarjs religion, the Holy Scriptures, the fountain
and origin or Divine truth, are scrupulously concealed
from their view, while even their public prayers are
offered up in an uoknown tongue ; and, as regards
their civil rights and condition, they are trained to
yield implicit obedience to a despotism, either residing
in the Government under which they live, or usurped
by some artful demagogue, who turns their pitiable
state of ignorance and submission to his own profit-
able account. That such is truly the state of Ire-
land at this moment none but the bigotted and the
interested can for one moment deny ; nor is there any
way of accounting for the state of ignorance as to
the real condition in which the wretched, destitute
peasantry of that country are compelled to remain,
but by closely observing the crafty proceedings of
those who prosper by it. The true science and
secret (if they can be so called) of governing, consist
in providing the greatest share of happiness and pro-
tection for the greatest number. This should be the
great object of law-makers—this, the great end and
aim of those who carry laws into effect. Now, judg-
• ing of Ireland and the conduct of its professing friends
by this standard, let us ask, has it in the least been
kept in view- ? Has the amelioration of the condition
of the great 10 ass of the people been in the smallest
degree coosulted . Is not the state of misery and want
to which they have I)een so long doomed, at this
moment more frightful arkj oh7ious, if possible, than
it has ever yet been ? The very hind that profits by
this misfortune, and which wrings fro.t the starving
peasant the last penny which priestcraft spai'os—that
very hand holds the pen which tells the people of Ire-
land and of England that the latter are indifferent to
the real wants of the former. Had he said, as in truth
he means, that the people of England have no sym-
pathy with his object, knowing as they do, that
his object is only to turn the wretchedness of his
countrymen to his own advantage, he would indeed
have penned the truth. But no one can consult
the columns of the greater part of the Press of this
country, for years past, without finding them con-
stantly advocating measures of relief for the poor of
Ireland, who, unhappily, form the great bulk of its po-
pulation. All this time, what has the demagogue been
doing ? Has he proposed or advocated one single mea-
sure which could remove or mitigate their misery ?
And now, when compelled at last, by the very sym-
pathy of which he denies the existence, to give his
nominal sanction to the proposal of a poor law for
Ireland, he does it with a cold reluctance, scarce
equivocally announcing, that that which he nominally
and unwillingly supports, he will use his utmost en-
deavours to render imperative. No man ever yet
prognosticated the failure of any measure to which be
was honestly and sincerely attached. With what sha-
dow of truth, then, can it be said that the English
people are indifferent as to any measure which can
really benefit Ireland ? and to what other cause can
the success of such palpable barefaced delusion be at-
tributed, but to the fact to which we set out with al-
luding—the state of benighted ignorance on which the
light of truth is not allowed to dawn ? But whether
this delusion remain, or be by degrees withdrawn, we
have a confident hope that the real misery of the
people of Ireland must be ere long diminished, if not
wholly remedied—a consummation which, if effected,
will have been brought about by English efforts, in
opposition to the mock humanity and patriotism which
professes much and does nothing.—Morning Herald.

LAMENTABLE OCCURRENCE.—An accident of
a very deplorable nature occurred at Farlton Coal Pit, near
Hornby, on Monday se'ennight. The colliers had assem-
bled to work, and the first man who put himself in a position
to descend was the manager, Mr. Christopher Heaps. Un-
fortunately, the rope had not been properly coiled around the
ro:ler, fur Mr. Heaps had not descended far until there was a
sudden and violent jerk, by which he was thrown from the
rope, and precipitated to the bottom of the shaft upon his
head. There was a considerable quantity of water at the
bottom, and when the body of the unfortunate man was got
up the vital spark was found to be extinct, His head and
shoulder were dreadfully injured. We regret to add, that the
deceased has left a numerous family of young children unpro-
vided for.—Kendal Mercury.
On Sunday a robbery was committed at Crofton
Hall, the seat of Sir Wastel Brisco, Bart. It appears that
the coachman and footman had placed their savings, amount-
ing to near 501., in a box, in what is called the harness-room,
for security ! This was known to the rest of the servants, and
an under gardener of the name of Geo. Irving, who d
several
had been
dismissed, broke open the box and took the cash an
articles of wearing apparel. I-I,!t was apprehended and has been
committed to our gaol for trial.—Carlisle Journal.
The public are again cautioned against the following
fraud :----A gilt medallion, or pocket-piece, resembling a so-
vereign, is offered to shopkeepers in payment for goods. 'The
head of William IV. is on one side with the words
September
8, 1831 ;" on the reverse are two lions attacking a
military figure on
horseback, and the words " By trampling Oa
liberty +[
lost the reins." " Crowned

Messrs. Cavendish and Gishorne, the members for
the. sathern Division of our county, will dine with their eon-
ents
no Tories are busy in different
partsitu on th.
of the counts",' manifesting their zttachment to the cause
of misrule ; and we hope the Reformers of this division will
st:
26th inst.
demonstrate their zcal W behalf of good government, by en-
couragwinhgichthaeliprppe can addresentreprestsatives to support those mea-
suresstability
to
fie
throne, and confer
PeoPlo.,-_,Piprth Derbyshire
Chronicle.peace
eand happiness on the
A woodcock was shot on Wednesday by C. Main,.
Waring, Esq., of Oteley Park, in this county, The appear-
ance of this bird so early has been supposed to portend a severo
wiuter.—Shrewsbury Chronicle.

BENTLEY, DEAR, AND COMPANY'S BANKRUPTCY.
A meeting of the creditors under the fiat issued against
this firm was held to-day, for the examination of Mr. Bent-
ley, who has surrendered, after having been absent from
the country for some time. The other partners were pre-
sent, and replied satisfactorily to several points put to them
to elucidate the correctness of their previous statements.
I'be bankrupt asked for and obtained further time, to
enable him to pass his final examination, and the proceed-
ings were accordingly adjourned until a future day.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.

MA NSION-HO USE.

A young man, of very respectable appearance, named
George Blake, was brought before the LORD MAYOR in the
custody of Roe, the officer, charged with having committed
a forgery upon the banking-house of Stone, Martin, and
Stone.
After evidence had been adduced, the prisoner signified
that he did not wish to say anything except to request that
his Lordship would remand him for a few days, that he
might have an opportunity of consulting his friends.
Mr. Master, of the house of Bush and Master, solici-
tors to the Committee of Bankers for protection against for-
geries and frauds, consented, on the part of the prosecutors,
to a postponement of the case.
The LORD MAYOR then remanded the prisoner till Fri-
day, but informed him that on that day he should certainly
be committed to Newgate.
A very small simple-looking boy, between ten and eleven
years old, was charged with haring made several attempts to
pick the pocket of a French gentleman, named Roque. The
indefatigable efforts of the boy were clearly proved, and the
LORD MAYOR asked him where his father and mother were?
No where, said the boy, for I've got neither.
The LORD MAYOR—HOW long have you been at this
work ? Boy—What work ?
The LORD MAYOR—Picking pockets. Boy—l did'nt
pick no pockets. This handkercher never left his pocket.
The LORD MAYOR—You know the House of Occupa-
tion, where poor boys like you are provided for? Boy
—Yes, I know all about it.
The LORD MAYOR—WiII you go there and learn a
trade ? Boy—No, I won't.
The LORD MAYOR—What ! Not go where you will
have an opportunity of obtaining the means of living ho-
nestly all your life ? Boy—No ; I don't like it.
The LORD MAYOR—Then I see you are an incorrigi-
ble young vagabond, and I shall send you to Bridewell for
two months. Boy—l suppose I shall get out when my

time's up.
The wretched child then swaggered out of the room.

HATTON-GARDEN.

Yesterday Edward Pitt, residing at No. 22, Everett-
street, Brunswick-square, was brought before Mr. LAING,
charged by Mr. William Morrin with having committed
an assault. The prosecutor on Sunday morning last, was
in the defendant's house, in which he occupied apartments,
when be came to him in a passion, and struck him violently
on the mouth and nose.
The defendant said that the complainant, a short time
ago, took lodgings in his house, and he had offered a most
indecent insult to his wife, with whom he attempted to take
improper liberties. On being informed of the circumstance
by his wife he felt irritated, and he could not deny that in
a moment of irritation he struck the complainant and knocked
him down ; and his wife, who was present, could prove the
gross insult that had been offered to her.
Mrs. Priscilla Pitt, possessing considerable personal attrac-
tions, stated that, on Sunday morning last, she proceeded
to the room of the complainant, who rung the bell, in order
to ascertain what he required, when he importuned her to
comply with his inclination, and offered her a great insult,
which she resented and ran away.
Mr. LAING—Pray, what was the insult he offered ? Mrs.
Pitt—He put his arms round my waist, and took a most
indecent liberty with me, which I should be sorry to mention.
Mr. LAING requested her to explain what he did ? Mrs.
Pitt—l went to his room, when he took hold of me and en-
deavoured to gain his ends, when I forced myself from him,
and ran down stairs to my husband, and informed him of
what had taken place, when he felt irritated, and imme-
diatoly proceeded up stairs and knocked him down.
Mr. Pitt said, that on hearing of the circumstance he
could not repress his indignation, and he did strike him.
Mr. LAING—I do not wonder at it, and he richly de-
served it. I shall discharge the case.
Complainant—l protest against your decision. I was
grossly assaulted. It is a disorderly house, and she is not
his wife.
Mr. Pitt indignantly repelled the accusation, and said, it
is false, for here is our marriage certificate (producing it.)
Complainant—l protest against your decision.
Mr. LAING (peremptorily)—Be quiet, Sir, or I will take
her evidence against you, and order you to find bail. If
what she says is true, and I do not doubt it, you richly de-
served chastisement, and I shall discharge the defendant.
Mr. Pitt thanked Mr. Laing, and quitted the office with
his wife.
It will be recollected that a gentleman applied at this
office on Wednesday last, on behalf of the Rev. Harness, of
the Regent-square Chapel, for advice how to proceed
against some individuals who were hawking about a cheap
publication of Shakspeare, with a biographical sketch of the
life of the " immortal bard," which they represented to be
edited by the Rev. Mr. Harness, and that moneys received
would be for his use, and that a fraud had been committed.
Mr. Geary, of the firm of Scott, Webster, and Geary, of
Charter-house-square, subsequently applied to Mr. LAING,
to complain of the statement, stating that they were the
publishers of the book in question, and that no fraud had
been committed on their part. He produced the Times, and
other papers, in which the account was contained.
Mr. LAING said that he had nothing to do with what ap-
peared in the newspapers.
Mr. Geary only wished to know how he was to proceed.
Mr. LAING refused to interfere, as he had nothing to do
with the matter.
It appeared, from his statement, that the firm had pur-
chased the business of Mr. Dove, late publisher, and be-
sides other copyrights in their possession, they found the
" Biographical Sketch of the Life of Shakspeare." They
ultimately applied to the Rev. Mr. Harness, to whom they
paid 200/., and the work was published in a regular and fair
way. They knew nothing about any impositions which
might have been practised by others, and such a publication
was calculated to injure them in their business.
Mr. Geary quitted the office, saying that he was only an-
xious for advice how he was to proceed in the matter.

UNION-HALL.
Yesterday Alexander M‘Donald, a private in the 69th
Regiment, was brought before Mr. WEDGWOOD, charged
with stealing a watch and a pair of boots, the property of a
man named Clements. The prisoner was committed for
trial for the felony.
Frederick _Hadley and Yathaniel Stroud, two persons of
gentlemanlike appearance, were charged with dragging a
Mr. Walker, of Peckham, off his horse, and tearing his coat.
After hearing evidence the Magistrates fined Mr.
Stroud 41. for the damage done to the complainant's coat,
and the other defendant was fined 40s. for the share he had
taken in the offence.
A young man named Clarke, was placed within the
felon's bar, charged with bigamy.
A decent-looking female stated that the prisoner was her
husband, and that in consequence of having heard that be
was about to marry another woman at Lambeth Church,
she went there on Sunday to ascertain whether there was
any foundation for the report. She had not been long
within the sacred edifice when she saw her husband and a
young fernala together near the communion-table ; but al-
though such a sight was calculated to disturb her, yet she
restrained her feelings, and waited until the conclusion of
the moruing service. When, however, the clergyman
commenced proelaiming the banns of thole who were to be
married, on hearing that of her husband and his intended
bride ee,lled over, and when the clergyman came to that
part, " If any one knows any just calm or impediment why
these persons should. pot be joined together in the banns of
matrimony them now declare, or else hereafter and for.
ever held their peace," she stepped forward, and exclaimed
in a loud wise, $‘ I forbid the banns, 144 I am his lawful
wife." The moment she had said so her husband quitted
the .hilirch, and she followed him, and having come up
with him, 4;i-braided him for his condnet in attempting
to injure his wife gad family by commiaitig an act
of higarny. The scene which occurred in the chureli
created ago extraordinary sensation, grid when the wife
went out after her husband, they were followpd by a
crowd of persons, who were anxious to witness the result of
the affah'.
A scene of mutual recrimination now took place
between the parties, she accusing hica of infidelity to his
marriage vowe, and be, on his part, declaring that she was
not his wife, and that he lama right to marry whom ha
pleased. The dispute between them ran 59 high, and as it
was likely to end in a serious disturbance ie the ehfirAyard,
many persons in the prpwd evincing a disposition to join irk
it, they (the principals) wei,.7. given into custody. The
wife, however, was subsequently libe,rat,i4.l imog her decla-
rationon herhacce
shesu r 4 wN lawfully married to the eiefenetauj, qpi
p
4.E .3hp only went to the church fer
upons,
the parooV Pt' krbldding gip it was the third
and last time 41.4 Mr.e 0 be pi,11.444..
Mr. TRAILL asked the tiofeinlax4 what he bad to py fq
answer to the charge ? Defendant—She is. up wile of
mine, ;or have I ever gone by the name she states us to
have been maraca 4f..
The wife declared that they w 111-0
ire parried, that she
had several children by him, and expressed her' 4t054.7
ment that ile g.hould persist in denying the fact.
Mr. Tamt.L.:-7-ls it true that you have had a family by
the woman ; do you deny that ? Defendant--I hayp rtYP4

with be; I admit, and had children, but I am not marrictl
to her.

Mr. 'PRAHA, said that, as the complainant stated herself
to be the first wife, she could give no evidence in law
against him. Unless she could produce witnesses to sup-
port the charge he must be discharged, for in point of fact
the second marriage had not been solemnized.
The defendant was then liberated, and the moment he
got into the street he was closely followed by the com-
plainant, who claimed him as her husband, and expressed
her intention not to leave him an inch. They were fol-
lowed down the street by a crowd, who were attracted by
the singularity of the circumstances attending the case.
Soon after their departure the Rev. Mr. Miller waited
on the Magistrates, and explained to them the circumstances
that had occurred in the church on the preceding day, and
said that he had called at the office in order to ascertain
how he was to act in the event of the parties, whose banns
of marriage had been published, presenting themselves to
get it solemnized.
The MAGISTRATE said, that as the banns had been for-
bidden by the woman who described herself as the wife of
the man, they were of course rendered null and void ; but
in the event of the parties making application to have the
banns again published, in that case the clergyman was
authorised to perform the ceremony, and that, should it
afterwards be found that he had a former wife still living,
he would be prosecuted for the offence.