The Sun.
London, England, 1840-12-07 00:00:00

BOLLS' COURT..--(THIS DAY )

WILSON V. LF:ONAIW.
This case was partly heard on Saturday, and reported
in our evening edition. The arguments of Counsel
were resumed this nixrning, and at their conclusion,
The MASTER of the ROLLS said be was elearl•; of Opi-
nion the loss incurred by the non-performance of the co-
venants by Surtees, the assignees of Dr. Chadwick, was a
loss with which the assets of the Doctor must be charged.
With resueet to the amount, his Lrldship had some doubt,
and upon that point would look through the evidence, and
mention it on Wednrsday morning.

STEPHENSON V. DAWSON.
This case came Lefore the Court upon exceptions to
the Maser's Report, which Mr. Pembertcn was opening
%%hen %Se went to prcp.s.

VICE-CHANUERY-(THIS DAY.)

ELLIS V. GOODSON.
The bill idthis case was filed for the purpose of having
the accounts taken of certain plantations and estates in the
i►land of Grenada, belonging to the representatives of a
gentleman named Law. To that bill a demurrer bad
been filed, on the ground of multifariousness and want of
equity.
Mr. WIGRANI opened the demurrer on Saturday, and
to-day the arguments were resumed, and occupied the
whole day.

QU EEN'S BENCH•-(`i'HlS DAY.).

( Before Mr. Justice COLERIDGE and a Special Jury.)
GUY V. GREGORY—LIBEL.
This was an action against the proprietor of the Satirist
nerspsper, for publishing a series of libels upon the plain-
tiff, who was repiesented as a gentleman of property., and
who had in the beginning of the present year taken a house
in St. James's-street, called the Cocoa 'free, for the pur-
pose of establishing a club house. The alleged libels were
published in three succeeding numbers of the Satirist,
namely the 22d and 29ili March. and the sth April, They
were headed " Pandemonium," and charged the plaintiff
with having established a gaming-house, where loaded dice
were used, and the most disreputable practices resorted to,
and recommending the parish authorities and police to in-
stitute proceedings against the house.
Mr. Thesiger conducted the case for the prosecution,
and Mr. C. Junes and Mr. Huggins for the defence.
For the plaintiff two or three servants, who had been
employed at the plaintiff's house in St. James's-street,
were examined. Their evidence generally was to the
effect that the house was merely used as a club-house, where
refreshments were supplied to gertlemen. There was a
billiard and bagatelle table, but very little playing. None
of the witnesses saw any dice used.
Mr. C. JONES addressed the Jury at some length for the
defendant, contending that it was the duty of a newspaper
editor, when he had good grounds for supposing that such
practises existed, to hold them up to public reprobation.
The LEARNED JUDGE having summed up, the Jury re-
turns d a verdict for the plaintiff—Damages 1001.

COMNION PLEAS.-(THIS DAY.)

WALTON V. POTTER.
This action for the infringement of a patent, excites
much interest amongst the cotton and woollen manufac-
turers of the north and south of England, a number of
whom filled the galleries of the Court before the trial
cattle on this morning. The plaintiff and defendant are
both extensive cotton manufacturers at Manchester, and
the former claims to be the inventor of an im-
provement in the carding of wool and cotton by
introduction of elastic India rubber backs to the cards.
For this improvement he several years ago obtained a
patent, which he now charges the defendant with infring-
ing. The latter pleaded that the invention was not that
of Waltons, but of Hancock, prior to Waltons' patent ;
sccosdly, that the card-backs used by the defendant are
not of the same construction as those made according to
the plaintiff's specification ; and lastly, after several other
pleas, that the
.specificat ion itself is not sufficiently cor-
rect to give force to the patent.
The evidence for the plaintiff (which is exceedingly de-
tailed, and merely technical) was proceeding when we
went to press.

EXCHEQUER COURT-THIS DAY.

JACKSON V. HODGSON AND ANOTHER.
This was an action to recover the sum of 100/. for two
years' service given by the plaintiff to his deceased father.
It appeared that the deceased had been a cowkeeper in
London, who bad bought a farm at Chcshunt. His titst
wife died, leaving a family of eight children ; he married
again, and had two other children. In 1835 the plaintiff,
the eldest son, returned from a voyage to America ; after
residing with his father for a short time be proposed to go
upon another voyage, but his father said he was getting
old, and if he (the plaintiff) would remain at home and
manage the farm he would allow him 50/. a year. This
was agreed to, and two years' service was due upon the
death of the father. The first family were not
well pleased with the settlement of the property. The
action depended upon letters written to the plaintiff by the
desire of the father, and was only defended because the
executor had not found any evidence of the contract among
the papers of the deceased.
The Jury found for the plaintiff.
COATS V. FRANKS.
This was an action upon two Bills of Exchange amount-
ing to 96/. odd. The defendant had pleaded a set of, but
his Lordship decided that under the pleas upon the record
he was precluded from entering into it.
A verdict was accordingly taken fur the plaintiff.
This was the last cause in the paper. The Court rose
at half-past twelve o'clock.

THE MAKkETS.-(THIS DAY.,

ICORN EXCHANGE.
Last week's arrivals were good of Barley, moderate o
other Grain, and considerable of Flour. There were only
moderate fresh supplies of Corn. Fine Wheat Is. per
quarter dearer ; other kinds, including Foreign, as last re-
ported. Barley is firm at its former value. Beans dull
sale, but not lower. Peas as last quoted. Oats obtained
,heir previous currency. Flour extremely dull.
'PRICES 014 BOARD OF SFIF..
Wheat,Bed (old). -5 -s. Beans, Sun]) fleiv) ...... 43. 45s
(new) 37.
------ White (old) -I. -s. ---- (old) ...... .. 45
3') .
4-,
---- Red(15,40) .504. 54'. -. Tick
-.-----.- Fine 555. 575. -------- (old) .......... 443.445.
Superfine ...... 58s. 525. - hat row (new) ..... 40.. 41s
--Mite (1641 )....5%5. 575. -
--- (01d)....... 14s. 45•„
-1.- s
tine (Os 03s Brank ..................... --.
-s.-s.
----. Superfine 6355. Geis. Oats, Feed .....................
-------Foreien free 51s. 683. ---- New . ............ :20, .23 F.
Ryt ,iSs. 403. - Poland .................. -s. -5,
Barley 26s 35s -------- New .......... 25 .. 2.8 ..
-- Grinding •6s. tl3s -- POOILOC ... .............. -3.-s.
-- -Malting 12s 35. ----------- "Sew ......... 263. 30s,
Malt s6s. COs. - Scotch .................. 275. 305.
-- Fine New 0.25. (13i. - Irish ............ 18i. -. 21-.25.
Pease, Grey, New 3's. 38s. Flour Town Ter s ack) .... fOs. 5, 5.
--- -- Seconds ............... 463..485.
Maple New 403, 41s.
-- White 345. 3.15. -...-.... Ns,rtli Country.- 453 VI.
- Boilers 9-7 s. :;85. Bran ............................ 11- 12 .
ARRIVALS OF GRAIN 114 LONDON DURING LAST WEEK
Wheat. Barley. i oars. , Flou•
English
Irish - 1 12,157 i
Fureign
SMITHFIELD MARKET.
The supply of Beasts was short, end the trade rather
heavy ; the best Scots with difficulty sold as high as ss.
per stone. The trade for Mutton was also heavy, the
best Downs making only 4s. 80. The supply of Veal
was short, and trade very brisk. In Pork little doing,
and prices lower. Beasts, 3,062 ; Sheep, 24,030; Pigs,
666 ; Calves, 66. Beef, 3s. 81 to ss. ; Mutton, 3s. 61
to 4s. Si. ; Veal, 4s. Bd. to Os. ; Pork, 3s. tid. to 4s.
TEA MARKET.
The transactions were extremely limited, but prices
were steady. Company's Congeal 2s. 3d. per lb. cash.
The forthcoming sales comprise a good assortment of ail
kinds, but it is expected that not above one half will be
allowed to go at present rates.
TALLOW MARKET.
The demand for Russia Tallow was dull, in'eed the
market was in a perfectly nominal state, the buyers not
being inclined to give anything like the prices asked.
P. Y. C. held at 475. per cwt.
POTATOE MARKET."
The supplies during last week were ;mall, and have
not produced any improvement in the Market. Trade
dull, the purchases being almost confined to the best de-
scriptions at former ices. Guernsey and Jersey Blues,
58s to 60s ; Wisbeach pr,
56s to 60s ; York, red, 78s to 80s
per ton.

HOP MARKET.
Tlic prices of the low aod mouldy descriptions continue
depressed, and few transactions have taken place;
while for the better kinds there is still a strong sale, and
at extreme rates ; fine nid choice Hops realize 15/ 15g.
to 21s. per cwt.
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WINDSOR, SUNDAY EvENINO.--The nurser)
and three adjoining rooms at the Castle, for the use of the
Infant Princess and her Royal Highness's atteoantst arc
nearly completed. They are plainly furnished. 'flier,: is
now not the least doubt that her Majesty will spend Christ-
mas at the Castle. Prince Albert is expected at the Castle
during the ensuing week. In the event of the Prince pay-
ing a visit to Windsor, his Royal Highness will return to
town the same afternoon. His hunting stud, which is now
at the stables attached to Cumberland Lodge, in the Great
Park, consists of fur h Ise; only.
THE LAMENTABLE DEATH OF A CHIMNEY
SWEEP IN TIM FLUE OF A STEAM-ENOINE. —On Wed-
nesday the inquiry was resumed at Manchester. From the
o%tittliel
the
ce
deceased,of Nl r.
alia Dyson,ot
ae
witnesses,surgeon, m
wasxa ainpepda r then t
the poor lad had died in consequence of the flue being
filled with hot air. The Jury returned a verdict that
" The deceased died of suffocation, and of manslaug; te-
against tile ptiioner, James Teale, for putting the deceased
up the chimney ;" but they did not seem to think that the
owners or occupiers of the property were free from blame,
and we believe it was ultimately determined that tlity
should meet again, to consider whether they should or
should not impose a deodand upon them.
OFFICE OF BRIDGE-MASTER.--There is a
vacancy in the Ctty in the offie t of bridge-master, which
will be filled up by the livery. There is generally a vet y
severe contest for the office, notwithstanding, that it is act
in any respect a political appointment, The candidates at
present are—Mr. Hoard, one of the members of the Corr_
mon Council ; Mr. George Ledger, who was for several
years an active member of that Court ; and Mr. Gibbs,
one of the unsuccessful candidates at a former election.
The Marquis and Marchioness of Aylesbury leave
town this day, for Paris, in which capital it is the inten-
tion of the Noble Marquis and Marchioness to reside until
the first week in March,