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London, England, 1849-07-12 00:00:00

SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS.

R. Glen, Garshake, near Dumbarton, farmer, to meet
within Dowell's Rooms, Edinburgh, July 18 and Aug. 8,
at two.

A. Murray, Edinburgh, printer, to meet within
Dowell's Rooms, Edinburgh, July 16, and Aug, 6, at two.
J. Costorphine, Leith, wino and spirit merchant, to
meet within the New Ship Hotel, Leith, July 16, and
Aug. 6, at one.

J. Cowan, Edinburgh, paper manufacturer, to meet
within the Royal Exchange Coffee-huuse, Edinburgh,
July 16, and Aug. 6, at one.
A. Crabb, Montrose, grocer and biker, to meet within
the Star hotel, Montrose, July 14, and Aug. 6, at twelve.

RIOTOUS PROCEEDINGS AT KIL-

LINGWORTII COLLIERY.

NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE, TITESDAY.—It will be remem•
bered that, some time ago, there was a general strike
among the pitmen employed in the collieries of the Tyne
and the Wear. That strike lasted several months, and
the men ultimately returned to their employment with-
out having gained the objects they sought to obtain.
They were literally " starved" into submission, for their
union funds were exhausted and their credit was sus-
pended. Recently, however, they have adopted the
plan of striking in detachments, and while the men at
one or two collieries remained idle, they were supported
by those who continued in employment. Under this
plan there have been strikes at ILirtley and Hallowell,
and the men are now on strike at Killiugworth and West
Moor collieries, belonging to Lord Raveusworth and
partners. The strike at the latter collieries was con-
tinued for some weeks, and there being no prospect of
an amicable arrangement, the men have lately resorted
to very unlawful means to enforce their demands. No
actual breach of the peace, however, took place till
last night, when a number of men disguised, some
bring dressed in womee's clothes, and others in masks
with their coals turned inside out, assembled at West
Moor colliery, and proceeded to destroy the works.
They drove the men that were there away, threw
the curves and materials on the surface down the
shaft, gutted the houses of 'One of the men who had not
joined in the strike, assailed the police, and broke the
windows of the colliery offices. Intelligence of these
riotous proceedings having been conveyed to Newcastle,
a large body of police, under Mr. Stephens, proceeded
to the colliery, armed with cutlasses. On their approach
the rioters fled, but were pursued, and six of the leaders
captured, who were brought in custody to Newcastle,
and after undergoing a preliminary examination before
the magistrates to-day, were remanded till Saturday.
The names of the prisoners are William Aruott, Mat-
thew
Teesdale, David White, John Baxter, and Henry
Walker. _ _ _ _ _

Mr. Stephens stated that he had received a letter from
Mr. Johnson, the viewer at the colliery, stating that he
was apprehensive of another outbreak to-night ; that
great damage had been done to property; and requesting
the aid of the military. Mr. Stephens added that he had
been in communication with Colonel Pole, who had said
he would render every assistance to the civil power.
It was accordingly arranged that the military should be
called upon if necessary. A considerable number of the
Newcastle police have been sworn in as special con-
stables for the county of Northumberland, to meet the
emergency.

r °LET'S "INO AND INFANT BAccaus."—ln the
Court of Queen's Bench on 29th ult., Lord C. Townsend
sought to recover from Mr. Foley 2501. had and received
to form a group in marble on the model exhibited at
Westminster Hall as " Ino and the Infant Bacchus," to be
executed for 550 guineas. His Lordship, however, during
its progress, regretted he had not commissioned a single
figure, and ultimately, on an under standing with Mr.
Foley's brother, claimed the " refusal" of the group. Mr.
Foley thereupon sold it to Lord Ellesmere for 750
guineas, and Lord Townsend applied for a return of the
2501. advanced. The defendant urged the usual practice
of bargains with sculptors in cases where the result of
their commissioned labour was rejected, namely, pay.
ment of one-halt the price in advance and no repay-
ment, leaving, in this case, 381. 15s. due to the
defendant, who, however, had ordered to refer the matter
in dispute to Sir Robert Peel, or other competent arbi-
trator. Lord Denman recommended Lord Townshend to
commission a single figure—a proposal at once acceded
toby both
no
decided, as requested, that the value be fixed by an
pnasrutiiets,. with Aftercosts
towithdrawingneither a juror, and
Lord Denman
entering
arbiter, mutually agreed on, either party paying the
difference to the other, if above or below 2004—The
Builder.

THE SALE AND ADULTERATION OF BREAD.—A
Bill, introduced into the House of Commons, by Mr.
Bankes, Mr. B. Spooner, and Mr. Stuart, proposes to
" prevent frauds in the sale of bread, and to make fur-
ther provision for securing the wholesome quality of ar-
ticles used iu the manufacture of bread." With this object
in view; it enacts that after the Ist of October next all
bakers and dealers in bread shall impress on the out-
side of all bread made and exposed by them fur sale (ex-
cepting rolls of fancy bread), in large and distinct fl tires
the imperial weight of such bread, under a penalty of
40s. for every violation of this law. Bakers offering
bead for sale under the weight so imprvt,sed
!vitt be punishable by a fine of 5/. for every offence. The
inspectors of weights, constables, and other persons,
may be empowered by magistrates to examine shops and
other places where bread is sold. Clause 3 provides for
the further prevention of the adulteration of meal and
flour. The Ac* is not to extend to Ireland.
Dispatches were received yesterday at the Colonial-
offirie, from the Governors of the North American

ASSIZE INTELLIGENCE.
HOME ClRCUlT.—Hertford, July 11.
The proceedings of this Circuit commenced on Tues-
day, by the opening of the Commission for the county
of Hems at this place, by the L'ird Chief Baron, and
business was this morning commenced in both courts, the
Lord Chief Baron presiding on the Civil side, and Mr.
Baron Alderson in the Crown Court. Twenty-two
causes are entered at nisi prius, but the greater portion
of them are undefended cases, and there is only one
special jury trial. The business o❑ the Crown side is
also very light, nearly the IN hole of the charges being of
the ordinary description. No case of interest was dis.
posed of during the day.

SURREY SESSIONS.

(Before Thomas Puclux, Esq., and a fullßench of

Magistrates.)
Yesterday Joseph Goodhy, aged 35, was indicted for
stealing seven sovereig►:s, from the person of Isaac Ped-
mire, a commercial traveller, under the following daring
circumstances:—

The prosecutor deposed, that on the evening of the
25th ultimo, he went to the Surrey Theatre, and at the
close of the performance he proceeded to the Duke of
Clarence public-house close by, and while drinking a
glen of ale the prisoner came in, and entered into con-
vel sation with him. Believing him to be a respectable
man, he treated him to a glass of gin and water, and
being rather hungry he invited him into a neighbouring
coffee-house, where he called for refreshments, which
witness paid for. He had hardly drank the first cup of
coffee when he was suddenly overcome with stupor,
end laid his head on the table; when he fell fast
esleep. His money was quite sate then, but when he
was loused up he missed it, and charged the prisoner
with stealing it.
A young female, aho was in the coffee-house at the
time., said she sew the prisoner put something into pro-
secutor's coffee, but believing them to be friends, she
had no suspicion that anything was wrong. She also
saw the prisoner put his hand into prosecutor's waist-
coat pocket, and leave the house. He returned in half
an hour, and attempted to take the prosecutor's watch,
when her suspicions were excited. She accordingly
roused the prosecutor up, and he charged the prisoner
with robbing him.
In defence, the prisoner said that he knew nothing
about the prosecutor's motley; that the reason why he
left the house was to fetch some one to him, and when he
returned ho was given into custody.
The constable said tho prisoner ran into his arms,
while endeavouring to escape from the prosecutor. He
searched him, but found no money on him.
Verdict, Guilty. Sentence, six months' hard labour
at Brixton.

POLICE IN TELL IG ENCE.
MANSION-HOUSE.
George Bevinyton, the stockbroker, who was some clays
ago brought up in the custody of Daniel Forrester, upon
the charge of having defrauded a purcha.er of stock to
the amount of between two and three hundred pounds,
by means of a forged receipt, purporting to be the re-
ceipt of an official of the Bank of England, for the
amount of stock in the Three-and-a-Quarter per Cent.
Annuities, &c. &c., was put to the bar for a second
.
examination.
Several persons who complained.of having been robbed
of money to the extent of all they hal been able to get
tope ther for yt ars, appeared in the justices room, which
was cro,cded during the investigation.
Mr. W ()tittle? attended for the prisoner, who seemed
to suffer dseply, bo.h in mind and body, and to be un-
ab'e to utter a word.
Mr. Robinson, the gentleman who who had brought
the charge in the first instance, and had known the pri-
soner for a considerable time, did not appear upon being
called.
The LORD MAYOR asked whether there were any
other aecusatione against the pr:soner?
A prwessional gentleman said he attended on the part
t 3- a poor widow, who had employed the prisoner to
purchase sock, upon the dividends on which and the
fruit of her future industry she had calculated to live in
comfort during the rest of her days. By the fraudulent
conduct of the prisoner, however, her hopes of indepen-
dence had been entirely broken down.
Mr. Wontner said the case of the female alluded to
did not come within the provisions of the Act to which
it had been said the prisoner made himself amenable,
and he had the satisfaction to state that the friends of
the prisoner were engaged in making arrangements for
the payment of the money, which it was admitted the
prisoner had received, and not applied to its proper use.
The LORD MAYOR desired that any case which could
be supported by evidence under such flagrant circum-
stances should be stated.
Elizabeth Farnham, wislow, then stepped into the
witness-box. She said she resided in Winchester-street,
Bethnal-green, and knew the prisoner. On the 4th of
December, 1848, she employed the prisoner to purchase
for her stock to the amount of 3001., and paid to him
at two separate times, viz., the day she gave him the
order and the following day, the money for the pur-
chase, to the amount of 263/. 12s. 61. The first sum,
amounting to 258/., she paid into his own hands, and
the balance between that and 2634 124. 61, she paid into
the hands of his clerk. She then produced the pri-
soner's receipts for the money.
The LORD Mayon—That money you had saved from
time to time, to fall back upon as years advanced upon
you ? Witness—l had, my Lord. Here are his re-
ceipts.
The LORD MAYOR—Did you receive the dividend
upon the supposed stock? Witness—Yes; he paid me
the dividend.
The LORD MAYOR—Had you given him any instruc-
tions in writing fur the purchase of the stock? Wit
ness—No.
The LORD MAYOR—That admission, I am sorry to
say, puts you out of court. The Act of Parliament
requires, arid it cannot be too frequently or strongly
impressed upon the purchasers of stock, that a written
instruction should be given to the broker, otherwise the
case of moral robbery, however serious, resolves itself
into a mere debt.
A gentleman rose in another part of the justice room
and said he had a charge against the prisoner, exactly
similar, he apprehended, to that of the poor widow.
The LORD MAYOR having ascertained the particulars
of the second transaction, and observed a fatal similarity
to the former, intimated that his jurisdiction was again
rendered null and void, by the neglect on the part of the
purchaser of the necessary forms in accordance with
the Act.
A third complainant thought there was a point in his
case likely to affect the penal responsibility of the pri-
soner. He had employed the prisoner to purchase 1001.
stock for him, and he bad subsequently written to the
prisoner a note, expressing his wish to purchase more
stock, and requesting to be informed at what time he
should transmit a cheque for the amount. The prisoner,
instead of writing, called at his house for the cheque,
received it, and misappropriated the proceeds. Now the
letter signifying the intention to purchase the stock
either was or implied an instruction to purchase, and the
transaction appeared to be complete upon the receipt of
the money by the prisoner.
Mr. Wontner referred to the statute, which expressly
enacted that if any money or security for the payment
of money shall be intrusted to a broker for any purpose,
a direction in writing as to its application must be given
to him. It did not appear that the letter which the com-
plainant had written to the prisoner came within the
meaning of the Act, for it contained no direction, but
merely expressed an intention to purchase. Besides, the
letter did not contain the money, or security for the
money, which was unaccompanied by any direction in
writing. The case therefore tell out of the Magistrate's
jurisdiction as completely as if no correspondence at all
had occurred in it. •
The complainant—He came the day after I wrote to
him stating what I wanted to do, and received from me
the money to apply according to what I consider to have
been my instructions.
The LORD MAYOR again referred to the Act. He
could not look upon the written document which the
complainant referred to as the sort of written instruction
meant by the statute, and lie therefore could not commit
upon the strength of it. It was intimated by Mr. Wont-
ner, he was glad to say, that the friends of the prisoner
were making arrangements for the liquidation of the
sums of money of which the prisoner had so grossly de-
frauded his customers. It was satisfactory to know that
such was the case; but, in dismissing the prisoner, it was
necessary to state that the legal escape from punishment
in not the slightest degree diminished the moral respon-
sibility of the accused.
Mr. Robinson, the complainant on the first transac-
tion, was again called, and not making his appearance
either personally or by his attorney, the prisoner was
discharged.
It may be useful to mention that hundreds of applica-
tions have been made within the last few years for war-
rants against brokers and agents guilty of similar delin-
quency, but the fatal omission as to the written directions
has shut out the unfortunate applicants from the chance
of redress.
Alderman Copeland has for several years been in the
habit of making a perennial representation of the mis-
conduct of sworn brokers of the City, a course to which
he is, we understand, forcibly urged by the numerous
eminent members of the Stock Exchange.
GUILDHALL.
Thomas Bresnan, alias Browney, but whose real name
is Bressingham, living in Field-lane, was brought up
before Mr. Alderman Musgrove, charged with having
committed the following violent and unprovoked as-
saults:—
George Wildgood, barman to Mr. Merritt, of the City
Arms, Victoria-street, at the foot of Holborn-hill, said
that about a quarter before twelve o'clock the previous
day he was going down Farringdon-street, and on pass-
ing the prisoner and a companion of his, he heard the
former say " that's him," and immediately a brick was
thrown at his head, which fortunately missed him. He
instantly turned round, and observed Bresnau drawing
his arm back, as if be had just flung something. Wit-
ness then passed on, when the prisoner followed and
knocked him down. He arose again, and received a
tremendous blow in the face, which caused his nose and
mouth to bleed, and then he was thrown to the ground a
second time. He got up, and sought refuge in the shop
of a Mr. Lee, followed by the prisoner, who declared
that he would do for him, but was prevented from en-
tering by Mr. Lee's daughter. A policeman was called,
when the prisoner attacked the officer in a savage man-
ner, kicking and biting him, and making a most despe-
rate resistance.
Alderman aIUSGROVE asked the prisoner if he wished
to put any question to the witness.
Prisoner—Did you not throw the brick at me first?
Wil :good—l did not.
Alderman MuscnovE—Do you know the prisoner?
Wildgood—l do nut, having only been there a short
time; but Mr. Merritt has forbidden him the house, and
will not serve him.
Further proof having been given,
Alderman MUSGROVE asked him what defence ho had
to wake.

The prisoner said that he was pelted first. He did not
know whether he struck Wildgood or not.
Alderman MusouovE said he had heard enough of
his character, and should theretore bind him over to ap-
pear at the September London sessions for the assault
on the complainant, and also on the officers—himself in
401 and two sureties in 201. each.

The prisoner s,2.id he could not find them, and was ac-
cordingly conveyed to the Gimpt,-r.
CLERKEA WELL.

Mr. John Thomas, one of the overseer:, and governor
and director of the poor of the united parishes of St. An-
drew, Holborn, and St. George the Martyr, was placed at
the bar, charged before Mr. Combe with having assaulted
Mr. Thomas Paris, one of the board of guardians, and a
governor and director of the poor belonging to the same
parish.

The case excited considerable interest, in consequence
of the disputed claim or title of the complainant to act as
a governor and director of the poor, or guardian, he
being, as alleged, merely a retailer, not a gentleman or
wholesale tradesman, as required under the provisions of
the law and their local Act, and the parish authorities
were in attendance.

Mr. Wakeling, solicitor and vestry-clerk of Carken-
well, attended for the prosecution ; and Mr. Ballantyne,
the barrister, for the defendant.
Mr. Wakeling briefly opened the case. His client
had been nominated and du'y elected by the parishioners
as one of the board of gtr4rdians and gov,rnor and di-
rector of the poor, and in that capacity he was pro-
ceeding p-acenbly to the board-room, when he was
stopped, interrupted, and assaulted by the defendant.
Be called

Mr. Paris, who was sworn. Ho resides at 25, Lay_
stall-street: Mount Pleasant, St. Andrew's, Holborn,
where he carri,d on a brewery. Thursday evening last,
he was proceeding to the Board-room, in Little Gray's
Inn-lane, and about to sign the book as a governor and
director, when he was surrounded by the defendant and
other parties, pushed about, and assaulted by the de-
fendant, He took possession of the book, which was
dragged from him, and he fell on the steps at the door,
and hurt his loins.

By Mr. Wakeling—Was duly elected in March lag',
and had been summoned twice to attend the Boird
room in the capacity of govertmr and director. Was
about to sign th, book when defendant flew at him with
violence, and took the book from him.
After some further proceedings, a witness was called
to prove the assault.

Mr. Wakeling contended that if there was any dis-
pute as to his clieet's title to sit as a governor and direc-
tor of the poor, to which he had been legally elected,
they had no right to assault and treat him with violence,
but to pursue a proper and legal course of proceeding.
Mr. COMBE said, as this was a question in reference to
the right cf the complainant sitting at the board as a
governor and directOr of the poor, and disputing the
legality of his election; and as he (Mr. Combe) could
only intL,rfere in the matter of assault, he would send
the case before a jury. Thn sole question rested upon
the right of Mr. Paris being there in the capacity of a
governor, anti if he had no right there, whether Mr.
Thomas was justified in doing what he had done.
Mr. Wakelieg said that a proper course should be
adopted, and after contending that his client had been
properly and legally elected,
Mr. CJMBE said he would send the case to be tried by
a jury, and the parties wcre bound over to prosecute.
Mr. Thomas was held to bail for his appearance at the
sessions.

RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE.
UREAT INDIAN PENINSULAR.

A special meeting of this company was held yester-
day at the offices, New Broad-strk-et, tor the purpose of
considering and approving of a Bill now before Parlia•
went to incorporate the company, Lord Wharucliffe in
the chair.

The CHAIRMAN briefly stated the object of the meet-
ing, and alluded to the difficcities which the direotors
had to encounter during the early stages of the 1111 in
the House of Commons, and to the eons( quent delay
which would have prevented the passing of the Bill this
;session were it not for the kind assistance rendered to
the company by the Government and the Board of Con-
trol. It was absolutely necessary they should have the
sanction of Parliament to carry out the undertaking with
a view to remove all doubts on the subject, and to limit
the liabilities of the shareholders.

Mr. BORRETT, the solicitor, read the preamble and
sideheads of the Bill, which stated that the company
would come under the regulations of the Companies
Clauses Consolidation Act, that the directors may enter
into arrangements with the East India Company; speci-
fying the capital to be 500,000/., in shares of 51. each,
with power to increase the shares to 251. or 501. each;
that the number of the directors may be increased from
eight to nineteen; and that the capital may be increased
for extensions of the line with the consent of the East
India company and of the shareholders.

The CHAIR-MAN, in moving the resolution for the ap-
proval of the Bill, said that the clause giving power to
increase the capital for further extensions of the line was
inserted at the request of the East Board.
Mr. COLQUHOUN seconded the resolution, which was
put and carried unanimously.
In answer to questions it was stated that the prelimi-
nary expenses up to the 28th of March last, amounted
to 25,000/., which would be included in the capital upon
which 'they would receive 5 per cent. intereat. The
shares upon which 10s. only had been paid would be
placed upon the same footing as those shares upon which
51. had been paid in full. The preient guarantee was
upon 500,000/., which they calculated would be ample to
complete the first section of the line, about 35 miles in
length. The contract wih the East India Company would
be signed as soon as possible atter the Bill receives the
royal assent. Every difficulty with regard to the ar-
rangements has been removed, and nothirg remained but
to carry them into effect.

The proceedings concluded with a vote of thanks to
the chairman and directors.

YORK, NEWCASTLE, AND BERWICK.
Yesterday the adjourned meeting of this company
took place at York, but as notice had been given that a
further adjournment would take place, the, attendance of
proprietors was very limited. Mr. R. Davies took the
chair.

The LORD MAYOR of YORE said the Committee of In-
vestigation very deeply regretted that circumstances bad
arisen to prevent them presenting their second report on
this occasion. They might, perhaps, have hal it ready
on the Monday; but as it was of considerable extent,
they were anxious that the shareholders should have
more time, so that they might go coolly and deliberately
through the whole before the day of meeting. The com-
mittee hoped to place the report in the hands of the
shareholders not later than Friday -evening, and this
would give them an ample opportunity of perusing it.
He, therefore, begged to move that this meeting be ad-
journed to Thursday, the 19th instant.
Mr. LOVE seconded the motion.
Mr. CHAYTOR said he wished to inquire whether the
report would be a final one?
The LORD MAYOR—NO.
Mr. CHAYTOR then asked what further period would
be required to finish the lab airs of the committee?
Tho LORD MAYOR could not answer that question.
He could assure the Hon. Proprietor that the labours of
the committee were very great; they worked long hours,
and did all they could to get through their duties as soon
as posable. He hoped they would be able to state at
the next meeting the period when they would make their
final report.
Mr. CHAYTOR was quite sure the shareholders must
be greatly gratified with the exertions of the committee
but he felt that whilst matters were going on as at pre-
sent, the board of directors must be paralysed from not
being complete, and especially as important transactions
were before them, such as the settlement of the Great
North of England purchase, the period for which is fast
approaching. He therefore gave notice that at the next
meeting he should move the following resolution:—
" That the number of directors be increased to twelve,
and that the present directors be requested to call a
special meeting for their election; that the names of the
persons proposed as new directors shall be sent to the se•
cretary by any shareholder, and the secretary shall in-
form the shareholders of the same in the circular calling
the meeting, at which meeting they shall ballot for the
requisite number out of the said names • that it is highly
expedient to complete the new board oidirections, in or-
der that the affairs of the company may not suffer from
a continuance of the present uncertainty."
The motion for the adjournment was then carried.
The meeting then separated.