The Sun.
London, England, 1831-05-11 00:00:00

LONDON SESSIONS.-(THIS DAY.)

These Sessions were held this morning, before the Lord
Mayor, Recorder, Sheriffs, and several Aldermen.

The RECORDER, in his address to the Grand Jury,
congratulated them that there was not a single case of any
aggravation likely to be brought under their consideration.
Joseph Colville (son of one of the turnkeys of the
Ring's Bench prison) was indicted for assaulting Mr.
Berapath and Mr. Evans.
The defendant at first pleaded Guilty, but on the advice
of his Counsel, Mr. C. PHILLIPS, withdrew that plea
and pleaded Not Guilty.
From the statement of Mr. BODKIN it appeared that
the prosecutors were walking together over Blackfriars'-
bridge, the defendant was near to them, and a dog that
he had with him having by accident been trampled upon
by some one passing, he immediately accused Mr. Hera-
path with kicking the animal, and not content with abuse
and oaths, he brought his pugilistic powers (a science
which it was stated that he studied into practice) and
knocked Mr. H. down. The other prosecutor, Mr.
Evans, was about to remonstrate with him on his cruelty
. to his friend, when he (Mr. Evans) received a similar blow,
which nearly stunned him. They afterwards seized
the defendant, and took him to several watch houses, but
the sapient constables of the night refused to take the
charge, urging an objection of a legal nature, viz. that as
the assault and b ittery had been committed within the
precincts of Bridewell, they l,ad no jurisdiction. The
consequence was that the defendant was set at liberty,
When he insulted the prosecutors in every possible way.—
" They had a great deal of trouble with him," he said,
" and therefore he hoped they would allow him to give
them something to drink," &c. &c. The defendant's name
and address, however, having been obtained, he was sum-
moned before the sitting Alderman at Guildhall, and held
to bail for the offence.
This statement was confirmed by the prosecutors.
Mr. C. PHILLIPS addressed the Jury for the defence,
be admitted the assaults, but urged several arguments in
mitigation of punishment.
The Jury found the defendant Guilty, and the Recorder
sentenced him to on • week's imprisonment in the Compeer
for the assault on Mr. Heraoath.. and at the expiration of
that time to :a further imprisonment of one month for the
assault on Mr. Evans.

The Court afterwards disposed of several trumpery as-
sault case's.

KENT ELECTION.-(THIS DAY.)

This morning the election for the county of Kent took
place on Penenden Heath, which presented a very ani-
mated and gay appearance; it being lined with carriages
and vehicles, filed with well-dressed ladies, and equestrians
in abundance. The resignation of Sir Edward Knatebbull

from the-contest was hailed by the freeholders ai a most

glorious triumph, and was celebrated by the freeholders in
every town and village throughout the county, the
houses were decorated with flags, laurel, and evergreens,
and bands of music paraded the streets, playing
various tunes, and amongst others was "Turn the Rogues
out." The two favourite candidates (staunch Reformers)
Joseph Liw Hodges, arid John Ryder, Esqrs. were
escorted on the heath by a large and highly respectable
body of freeholders; and upon making their appearance
they were received by the deafening shouts of the lree•
holders. They were shortly after put in nomination, the
Writ having been previously read, and there being no third
candidate in the field, these two Reformers were returned
to represent the county in the ensuing Parliament.

THE MARKETS,-(THIS DAY.)

CORN EXCHANGE.

This week the English arrivals of Grain are only moderate,
but an abundance of foreign. The Wheat trade remains exces.
sively heavy, and Monday's prices cannot be maintaine.f. Bar-
leY, Beans, and Pease, are unaltered. Cats are more plentiful
than of late, and rather give way in prices. In the Flour trade
1,0 alteration from last report.