The Sun.
London, England, 1847-03-27 00:00:00

HAMMERSMITH.

John Chandler, aged 22, son of a boat-builder near
the High Bridge, Hammersmith, was charged with
having violated Elizabeth Sarah Merriam, a girl of weak
intellect, 17 years of age.
Mr. Pelham, the solicitor, attended on behalf of the
prisoner.
The evidenca of the girl in question and other wit-
nesses was conclusive as to the commission of the of-
fence, the witnesses all stating that the evidence of the
girl was precisely to them what she had stated at the
court.

The prisoner, who by tho advice of his solicitor de-
clined saying anything, was fully committed to Newgate
for trial on the capital charge.

GREENWICH.

Edward Cook and Henry Cook, of No. 31, Piccadilly,
Esqrs. officers in the Scotch Fusilier Guards, were
charged with assaulting James White, constable
No. 18 of the railway police; Beaumont Honiara, Esq.,
of Hertford-street, May-fair, an officer of the Grenadier
Guards, was charged with assaulting Mr. William Casey,
railway inspector; and the Ilon. Spencer Lyttelton, of
17, St. James's-place, St. James's, with assaulting the
said Inspector Casey, of the Greenwich branch of the
South-Eastern Railway, while in the exeeution of his
duty.
Constable White, No. 18 of the railway police,
deposed that he was on duty at the Greenwich terminus
on Wednesday evening, at twenty minutes to tea
o'clock. He was standing at the second-class turn•
stile; saw the two first named prisoners, with three
other persons, go up to the first-class turnstile, some
of whom passed through, but one of them, Henry
Cook, jumped over the turnstile, and on being called
upon to return, deliver up his ticket, and pass through
as others did, he refused to comply. Witness followed
prisoner, and urged him to return and pass through in
a proper manner. Prisoner said he bad a ticket, but did
not show it. Witness received much abuse, was hustled,
and Edward Cook struck him violently in the face sever
times, which caused much pain for several hours after.
He took him into custody with much difficulty, the other
prisoner trying to rescue him by passing his arms across
the neck of witness, and holding him down. There
was a vast number of passengers waiting to go by the
trains, two of which went off without filling, owing to
the great confusion that ensued, witness and the other
officers being prevented from doing their duty.
Witnesses having boen examined,
The defendants called the Hon. Mr. Lyttelton (who
also stood charged in the same transaction) as a witness,
who stated that himself and friends had been dining in
Greenwich—had return-tickets. They went to the first-
class station—he headed the party, presented his ticket,
and went in. A dispute arose between the Cooks and
the check-taker. Saw Henry Cook collared by White
the constable—a scuffle ensued—could not speak to blows
—seemed general and indiscriminate confusion.
Edward Cook said he had no evidence to offer in
defei,ce. _ _

Mr. TRAILL said the original offence appeared to have
been committed by H. Cook. The conduct of both
Cooks appearing inexcusable, he should fine each in the
full penalty of 51. for the assaults. If the advice of the
police-sergeaut had been followed all would have been
well.

Beaumont Hotharo, Esq., and the lion. Mr. Lyttelton
were next charged with assaulting Mr. Inspector Casey,
of the Railway Police. while in thedischarge of his duty.
Alter hearing evidence
Mr. TRAILL said there was nothing against Mr. Lyt-
telton if he had not mixed himself up with the case ; he
should dismiss the charge as against him, but should
fine Mr. Hotham 40s.

The fines being paid the prisoners bowed and retired.

RAILWAY SHARE MARKETS.
LIVERPOOL, MARCH 25.

STOCK EXCHANGE. —The sales are —Ambergate, Nottingham,
Boston, and Eastern Junction, dis.—Birmingham and Oxford
Junction, 8% p.—Chester and Birkenhead, halves, 24—East Lan-
cashire, 1% p. Ditto, New, 1% p. —Edinburgh and Glasgow. 72 ex
div.— Ditto, Quarters, 18 ex div.—Ditto, Halves, 9 p. ex div. --Glas-
gow and Dumfries, 1% p.—Great Northern (Nos. 1 to 108,000), %
dis.—Huddersfield Canal and Railway, p.—Leeds and Thirsk,
dis.—Liverpool, Crosby, and Southport, 2% p.—London and
North-Western, 179—Ditto, Quarters, 17% p.—Ditto, New Quarters,
11 t p.—Ditto Quarters (G. J.), 17% p.—Manchester and Leeds. 321.
Shares (late Extensions), 2% p.—Ditto (late Manchester, Bolton.
and Bury), 23 p. ex div.—Manchester and Southampton, Bs. 9d. dis.
—Midland, Il7%—Ditto, 401. Shares, 4% p.—Ditto, New, 3% p.—
Newcastle and Berwick, New, 3% p.—North Staffordshire, 34 p.—
North Union (A), 214—Preston and Wyre, 3%—Ditto, New Prefer-
ence (5 per cent. and div.), 5G —Ditto, Halves (B), 3y p.—Shrews-
bury and Chester, New, par— Shrewsbury and Birmingham. 151. 7s.
9d. Shares (A), 1 p.—Shropshire Union Railway and Canal,
dis.—South-Eastern and Dover, 384—Ditto, New. No. 4, %
p.—West Riding Union, 1% p. --York and Newcastle, New, 5% p.
—Ditto, Preferemce, 4' p.—York and North Midland (East and
West Riding Extension), Its. p.—Dublln and Drogheda, 17% dis.
ex div.

MANCHESTER, MARCH 25.
STOCK EXCIIANGE.—The sales are—Birmingham and Oxford
Junction, B%—East Lancashire (late B. and P.), New (scrip), IYs
—Fleetwood, Preston, and West Riding Junetlon,3-16 —Great North-
ern (Direct Northern Scrip), par— Ditto, Registered, c. dis.—
Ditto (London and York Scrip), Reg., lA, dis. Huddersfield and
Manchester Railway and Canal, 2 13-I6—Leeds and Thirsk, 1 15-16
c.—Manchester and Leeds, 321. Shares (late Extension), 2 13-16
—Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincolnshire (Sheffield and Lincoln-
shire), I 11-16 :anchester and Southampton, ye—North Stafford-
shire, 314—North Western, 1-id—Oldham Alliance, 34—Preston and
Wyre, 34 Shrewsbury and Birmingham, 91. 125. 3d. Shares (B),
y(—South-Eastern and Dover, 34 —Ditto, No. 4, 9-16.

LEEDS, Meacu 25.
SrocK EXCHANGI.-1 he sales are --Atnbergate, Nottingham, and
Boston, 4s. dis.—Eastern Counties, York Extension, ss. di,.—East
Lancashire, IX, p.—Ditto, New, 345. p.—Ditto, New (scrip), 275. p.
—Great Northern (London and York), par - Lecos and Dewsbur3,
New, Extensions Scrip (pink), 9s. p.—Eceils and Thirsk, Prefere-
nce, 295. 6d, p.—Leeds, Waketicld, and Midland, 12s.
and Drittield Junction, 20s. p.—Manchester and Leeds, 32/. Shares
(late Extensions), 244 p.—Manchester and Southampton, 10s. dis.—
Midland, Preference, 3!4 p.—Newcastle and Berwick, New, 3Z- p
North British, Extensions (scrip), 15s. p.—North-Western, Is.
Sheffield, Rotherham, and Goole, ss. dis.—West Riding Union, Isy
p.—York sttst New Preference,-..tastlii,LLp jsA..c
l4pii
BULL,
25.
STocit ExcuANGE..—The sales arc—North British, Quarters, 818.
Extens on (scrip), 155. 6d. p.— Ditto, Thirds, 71s,_ Great
Northern (London and York), 2/. 105. 6d.—West Riding Union,
345. p.