The Sun.
London, England, 1847-05-27 00:00:00

BAIL COURT.-(THIS DAY.)

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Police-constable it 14, stated that yesterday evening
he heard cries of " Murder s." proceeding from Forehall-
court, Rosemary-lane. He immediately hastened to the
spat, and found a woman with a large wound in her
head, from which the blood flowed profusely. She
pointed out the prisoner, who was standing close by, and
said, "My husband there has done it." From her state-
ment it appeared they had had a quarrel, and the
prisoner toad up a banjo (the remnants of which the
constable produced in court), and struck her violently
over the head with it. The stock of the instrument
penetrated her skull. Witness immediately took the
man into cuitody, and conveyed the woman to the Lon-
don Hospital, where she is now lying in a very preca-
rious state.

The prisoner, who made no defence, said he believed
some one was prcsent from his wife to speak for him.
A otepprd forweid, and said his wife hoped
the magistrate would discharge him.
Mr. BALLANTINE said the case was by far too serious
for him to permit the man to be at large, and directed
him to be kept in custody.
It was subs' quently stated that the poor woman, ap-
prehensive of the result to her hu,d3and, had insisted upon
being removed from the hospital, and conveyed to her
own home, upon which Mr. BALLANTINE directed the
constable who had the charge to see that Mr. Ross, the
divisional surgeon, attended her as promptly as possible.
The prisoner was then locked up.

SOUTHWA.RK.—(THIS DAY )
James Hunter, a labourer, in the employ of Mr.
Apsley Pellatt, was charged with stealing a quantity of
brass articles, the property of his employer.
A policeman of the M division stated that while on
duty that morning he observed the prisoner walk into a
marine store dealer's shop in Upper Ground-street. The
moment he got inside the prisoner emptied his pockets
of several brass articles into a scale, and the policeman
entered and questioned him as to where he got them.
The prisoner, in reply, said he was in the employ of
Mr. Pellatt, the proprietor of a glass manufactory in
Holland-street, and in reference to the brass articles
which he wanted to dispose of, said that he had tdretibleamtt
at the glass-house, and that they were his perquisites.
Inquiries were subsequently made,
stated that the articles were his property, and that the
prisoner was not authorised to take them.
Mr. SECKER committed the prisoner for fourteen days
for the unlawful possession of the brass articles.

MEETING OF MIDDLESEX M
GISTRATE.—(THIS DAY.)
A meeting of the magistrates for Middlesex was held
this day at the Court House, Clerkenwell-green, fop
the transaction of the county business to be disposed
of at the May general sessions. Mr. Pownall in tlp.
chair.
The minutes of the last meeting were read by tbe
deputy clerk of the peace, after which the report of the
committee of accounts and for general purposes wa:
brought up and read.

ALLEGED UNNECESSARY INQUESTS.
Mr. WILKES said it appeared from the report just
read that within the last six weeks it had cost the counts
a sum of no less than 9001. for coroners' inquests. He
thought this called Wilily for investigation, for ;t %sat
an enormous tax to be leyiel on the rate-payers withal

(Sittings in Banco, bef ire Mr. Justice COLERIDGE.)
Mr. PIGOT applied for a rule to show cause why a
certiorari should not issue to bring up a certain resole•
tion arrived at by a vestry in the township of Brighouse
in Yorkshire.

The resolution was arrived at by the vestry, and was
sent up to the magistrates for approval under the 38th
George 111., amended by the 59th Georee 111., and also
by the sth and 6th Victoria, c. 109. The resolution was
passed relative to the appointment of two constables,
and a certain payment was awarded to them. The over-
seers denied the power to award such a payment, and
thus saddle the rates with an annual loss.

Mr. Justice COLERIDGE doubted the right of the Court
to interfere. There was no precedent for such an appli-
cation, and the rule could not, therefore, be granted.
The Court afterwards sat at nisi prius, but no case of
any consequence occurred.

vtrip.grrivirmisTEß COUNTY COURT.
(THIS DA I.)
(Before D. C. MATLAN, Esq.)
PARTNER V. SEARLE.
In this case the plaintiff sought to recover the sum of
19/ 19s. 6d. for goods sold and delivered.
The defendant pleaded that the statute of limitations
barred the greater part of the debt, and with regard to
the remainder a payment had been arranged.
The plaintiff stated that although he was compelled
to deduct the amount of debt contracted in 1840 by the
statute of limitations, he would not give up the other
portion. He denied that any arrangement had been
made for payment—further than a very kind promise of
the defendant (who is an undertaker) to bury him (the
plaintiff) comfortably as soon as ever he should " his
quietus make." But he considered that a mere joke.
Defendant—A joke, indeed! Didn't I agree to bury
you at Kensal, with best elm coffin—rows—nails—
mourners—velvet pall—two-horse coach—feathers, &c.,
if you foregoed your claims upon me?—(Laughter.)
Plaintiff—Yes, it is true you promised these favours;
but I believed you was merely joking. Besides, I don't
think I shall need your proposed kindness before the
entire dt bt is covered by the statute of limitations.
Therefore, if you will discharge this amount now, I will
pay you for my funeral when I require it.
The Learned JUDGE directed the payment of the
amount not barred by the statute of limitations.

MARLBRO'-STREET—(THIS DAY.)
Thomas Williams Wells, residing at No. 76, Newgate-
street, was placed before Mr. Hardwick charged with
having in his possession four silver dishes, two salvers,
four corner dishes, covers, and handles, one cup and
cover, one coffee-pot, 36 spoons, 42 forks, and a quantity
of other articles, supposed to have been stolen.
Joseph Pick, butler to Charles Trelawney, Esq., 28,
Bedford-street, Plymouth, stated that the prisoner was,
about 12 months ago, employed by Mr. Trelawney as
helper in the stables, and occasionally lent asistance in the
house when they were busy. Consequently he had an op-
portunity of knowing where the plate was kept. The
plate was deposited in the back parlour in a chest which
was always kept locked. The last time witness saw the
plate safe was a fortnight ago, when he put it in the
plate chest which he locked. The key he afterwards
locked up in a draw in his bedroom. He had examined
the plate produced, and identified it as being the pro-
perty of his master (Mr. Trelawney).
Sergeant Gray, 10 E, said in consequence of informa-
tion he received last evening from Mr. Fitchew, silver-
smith, 400, Oxford-street, he proceeded there and saw
the prisoner in the act of leaving the shop. Wit-
ness followed him to a public-house in Poland-
street, where he (prisoner) remained some time,
When he came out he went into Portland-
street, where he spoke to a man. The prisoner went
from thence to Noel-street, where he spoke to two other
men, and remained in conversation with them for some
minutes. Subsequently the prisoner and the men entered
a public. house, and_; after remaining some time the pri-
soner came out,,with a letter ,in his hand, which, after
looking at, he carefully put in his pocket, and proceeded
to a silversmith's shop in Oxford-street. Witness waited
outside till the prisoner came out. He then entered the
shop, and, made inquiries as to the prisoner's business,
when he was informed that he (prisoner) wanted to dispose
of a quantity of plate. Witness followed him, and after-
wards took him into custody. Witness asked him where
he got the plate he wanted to dispose of. Prisoner said he
gut it from his brother at Trelawney, in Cornwall. Wit-
ness asked him if he had a list of it, or any letter that
would satisfy him (witness) as to the manner it came
into his possession. The prisoner said he had not got
a list of the plate, but that he had a letter in his pocket
which would explain all. Witness then questioned the
prisoner as to where he had left the plate. The priso-
ner replied, " I shall not tell you ; find it out." Wit-
ness then conveyed him back to Mr. Fitchew,
who gave up the plate, and said the prisoner had
left it there. The prisoner was then taken
to the station, where he was searched, and two letters,
evidently lately written, were found upon him. The
prisoner subsequently attempted to make his escape.
The cloth in which the plate was packed was marked
" Chas. Trelawney, No. 7.'
In answer to the charge, the prisoner said he received
the plate from a person of the name of Williams, at Tre-
lawney, in Cornwall, with a request that prisoner would
sell it, and return him the cash. He knew nothing fur-
ther about it.

The prisoner was remanded, in order to procure fur-
;her evidence.

Sarah Moore de Bellone Wyatt, the particulars of
whose former examinations have already appeared in
this journal, was again placed before Mr. Hardwick,
charged with intermarrying with Mr. Charles Koller, her
former husband being alive at the time.
There was no additional evi ence adduced beyond
that of Henry Horatio Jones, who proved having seen
Mr. Henry Wyatt on Monday last.
The prisoner was then remanded for a week, in order
to procure evidence and the attendance of the witnesses
to the second marriage.

THAMES.—(THIS DAY.)
Thomas Murphy was placed in the dock charged with
having assaulted his wifc, Mary Murphy, whereby her
life was now in danger.
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