The Sun.
London, England, 1847-02-05 00:00:00

MARKET NIWS._(THIS DAY.)

QUEEN'S BENCH.-(THIS DAY.)
lIARRIS v. RICHAILD4.
This was an action of trover brought by a Mr. Thomas
Harris, against Mr. Richards, an auctioneer, in Rathbone-
place, to recover compensation in damages for the conversion
of a mahogany wardrobe. The plaintiff; being in need of money
deposited the wardrobe in question with the defendant for
1/. Is. It was put up for sale on the 7th of July, but it was
bought in by a friend of the plaintiff fur 21. 2s. The
plaintiff applied for it on the 10th, but ke was
told that it had been taken by some person by mistake; but
that if he would give them a few days they would trace it,
and return it to him. The next day it was found
to have been given by mistake to a person named
Keyhole, a printer's broker, in the neighbour-
hood of St. Martin's-lane, and it was returned
to the defendant's rooms on the 13th. On the 17th the
clerk of the plaintiff's attorney served the defendant with 'a
notice, demanding possession of the article. He was told
that he might have it of the defendant's clerk, but he
replied that he had nothing to do with the
wardrobe, his sole business being to serve the notice.
No subsequent application was made, and the defendant was
served with a writ in August, and the action had proceeded
in the ordinary coarse.
The defence was, that the defendant had offered to return
the article within a reasonable time, that there was no
conversion, and that the action was simply brought for costs.
Lord DENMAN told the jury that if they considered the ar-
ticle was taken by mistake, and that the defendant had
offered to return it within a reasonable time, that they should
give their verdict in his favour; but that if they considered
there hed been a conversion, and that the plaintiff
had snffered injury in conseqnence, that they should find
for the plaintiff, and specify the amount of damage to which
they considered him entitled. The defendant, by paying the
costs of the writ, and by returning the wardrobe, might by
the consent of a judge at chambers, have put an end to the
action.
The jury, after deliberating a few minutes, found a verdict
for the plaintiff—Damages 408.

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SECONDARIES.—(THIS DAY.)
nEALE V. DERZERT.
This was an action brought by the plainta who is a car-
penter, against the defendant, the manager of the Deptford
Theatre, to reuover the sum of 151., for work and labour done.
The defendant pleaded that he was not indebted.
Evidence was adduced to show that the materials had
been supplied, ar.d the charges fair and reasonable, plaintiff
charging 2/. 2, a week for his superintendence of the work.
A play-bill was put in, in order to prove that the defendant
vra.s satisfied with the work done.
The Learned SECONDARY held that it was not admissible.
The Irronwuv said, perhaps it was only a mere puff.
It was then proved that when first applied to, defendant only
disputed 2s. in the account, and afterwards promised to pay
at his earliest convenience.

The jury gave a verdict for the amount.
There was only one other case, on an undefended bill of
exchange.

CRIMINAL COURT.-(THIS DAY.)
OLD COURT

(Before Mr. Baron ALDERSON.)
John Johnson was indicted for forging the name of Mr.
Edward Breece to an acceptance for 231. 14.5.
Mr. Payne was retained for the prosecution, and Mr. Parry
defended the prisoner, who is a blacksmith, hi Earl-street,
Seven-dials.
The bill was produced in court, and Mr. Breece denied
that the signature was his, or that he had given any atoll°.
rity for his name to be used, and produced a bill with his
true signature. This was proved by a banker's clerk, and
that the false signature was similar to the other two. It ap-
peared,ou cross-examination, that Breece had before accepted

CORN-EXCHANGE-FRIDAY.
The fresh arrivals of English Wheat since Monday have
been but moderate, yet the stands were fairly supplied
with samples of both red and white, a large number of
which was the refuse of Wednesday. All kinds met a very
dull sale, and clearances could not be effected without giving
way somewhat in value. Scarcely any foreign Wheat found
buyers, owing to the firmness on the part of the holders. In
prices we can notice no alteration. The demand for Barley,
the supply of which was small, was firm, and previous rates
were readily supported. We had a very dull sale for Malt,
but, as there was no pressure apon the market, the down-
ward tendency- was not extensive. Oats moved off steadily,
at full prices, but Beans, Peas, and Flour wore a mere drug
kratIVALS. .
English ...... 6Wll,4so"qtrs. . 813,8a6r107qis. B,Oo2aotlqrs. I s,F22loousks.
Irish. ........ - _ and
rereign ...... 2,470 2,971 2.540 I 14,790br1s
I
Malt, 6.840 qrs.

NEITNITINX.2I.
'The supply of Beasts being small, and the dead markets
well cleared of their late large arrivals, we have to report a
trifling improvement in the Beef trade, at fully, but nothing
quotable beyond, Monday's prices. There were on offer 110
Oxen and Cows, 310 Sheep, and 7 Calves, from Holland, in
good condition. Nearly the whole of the Sheep on sale were
the refuse of Monday's supply. There was a better feeling
in the demand for that description of stock, at extreme cur-
rencies. The Veal trade was firm, and some of the primest
Calves produced 5s 6d per 81bs. Pigs were in short supply,
and steady demand, at full prices. Mulch Cows were very
dull, at from 161 to 18/ each, including their small Calf.
Per Albs, to sink the offal.
s, d. to s. d. I s. d. to s. d•
Inferior Beasts.-- 3 2 3 4 Second quality ditto 4 0 4 2
second quality •. 3 6 3$ Coarse-woolledditto 4 4 4 ic
Prime large Oxen— 810 4 0 Southdown Nether 410 5 0
Prime Scots .•.• .. 4 2 4 4 Ditto out of the wool
Large coarse Calves 4 6 5 0 Large Hogs .. 3$ 4 G
Prime small ditto .. 5 2 5 6 Small Porkers •. 4 8 6 0
Suckling Calves —lB 0 29 0 Quarter old rigs ..16 0 19 0
Inferior Sheep .. • 3 6 810 Lambs ... •.• 0 0 0 0
SUPPLY AT MARKET.
Be7sasts. I
"6".
I Calves. I
Pigs.
6 2,000 124 290
21311101rGATN AND IMADEINNALL.
The supply of Meat being but moderate, the general de-
mand was steady, at full prices.
At per stone by the Carcase.
s• d• to s. d. s. cl. to s.
Beef, inferior...—. 2 4 2 6 Mutton, inferior .• 3 2 3 4
middling .... 2 II 210
prime large .. 3 0 2 2 prime —•. 4 0 4 4
prime small •• 3 4 2 6 Pork, large.. .. 3 4 4 4
Veal-- ..... • 4 4 5 4'— small .... ••• • 4 6 410
Lamb. Os Od to Os Od.
nortouGH NOP NEA.RILET.
There is rather more inquiry for the best Hops, both in
pockets and bags, and the prices of such are steadily sup-
ported. In all other kinds of Hops next to nothing is doing,
at barely late rates. Sussex pockets, 803 to 90s; Weald of
Kent ditto, 86s to 955; Mid and East Kent ditto, 92s to
136 s per cwt.

COLONIAL.
SUGAR.—The market has been less firm this week, and
there has been a fuller supply, holders of British Plantation
accepting a decline of 6,1 to 1s per cwt. Berbice at auc-
tion has realised 50s 6d for good yellow, and Demerara crys-
tallised 65. to 67s for fine grainy white. Yesterday the
market was more active, and rallied.
REFlNED.—Stanilard lumps have been 67s 6d to 68s.
EAST INDlA.—Bengal, 3,780 bags only partly sold on
rather lower terms; fine strong yellow, 54s to 555, and
Benares, very fine white, 565; 5,486 bags Mauritius were
nearly all taken in at rather easier rates; fine yellow, 54s to
555, and fine brown 48s 6d per cwt.; 1,603 bags Madras were
taken in at 41s to 42s per cwt.
Foal:lnit.-2,213 boxes 1 puncheon white Havannah were
taken in at kis to 61s per cwt.
COFFEE.—There has been more activity, and fuller rates
are obtained. Jamaica and other British Plantation sorts
have had a steady sale, and Plantation Ceylon has been in
request. Fine fine ord greyish, 62s 6d to 65.; good ord, 49s to
50s; and pea berry, 75s 6d to 76s 6d per cwt. Native good
ord has been at 435. Company's Java has been taken in at
51s to 525, and Mocha has been sold at 55s 6d to 58s per cwt.
La Guayra, 650 brie and 707 bags, sold at 53s to 58s per cwt.
COCOA.—Trinidad has realised 503 6d and 52s 6d, and
Guayaquil 38s per cwt.
RlCE.—Carolina is held at 31s to 32s per cwt., and Ben-
gal has been taken in at 25a for sound mid., and 25s to 25s
6d for good mid white.
SPlCBS.—Jamaica Ginger has had a brisk sale at 21 Is to
101 18s per cwt., and Calcutta at 30s to 31s ; white Pepper has
been taken in at 4%d to 41,4 d per lb. Penang has been
sold at 25,(01 per lb. Eastern has been 4d per lb higher, viz.
51,6 d to 230.
Corrox.—The market has been dull and rather lower.
TALLOW.—In new (1847) there is very little doing, and
45s 6d has been the price for the last three months' delivery.
The consumption is much greater than that of last year.
Town is about 535, and P.Y.C., 81s 3d per cwt. on the spot.
SALTPETltx—Calcutta has been at 6d per cwt. advance ;
six per cent. refraction 27s to 27s 6d per cwt.
Rum.—This article is firm. A Government contract for
100,000 gallons is announced. Previously to this sales of
proof Leewards had been made at 3s 11d to 4s; of Jamaica
low to fine. at 5. 2d to 63 6d; and of East India proof at
3s 9d to 3s 10d.
TEA.—There is rather a firmer market, and the consump
tion is greater.
INDIGO.—The business doing is moderate.
COCIILNEAL.—There is a good demand.

EXTENSIVE CONFLAGRATIONS.
(THIS DAY.)
This morning, about three o'clock, the western portion of
the metropolis became suddenly illuminated to such an ex-
tent as to clearly indicate that two serious fires were raging,
The engines of the London Brigade of the C division, and
of the West of England and County offices started in search
of the fire at the west end. The firemen at length discovered
that the extensive tallow and wax candle manufactory be-
longing to Mr. Green, situate at 105, Mount street, Grosve-
nor-square, was wrapped in flames. The engines were quickly
set to work, but owing to the quantity of tallow in the place,
the flames rose to an alarming height. The firemen, under
the direction of Mr. Staples, the chief officer of the brigade,
and Messrs. Connorton and Garwood of the West of Eng-
land and County offices, had their hose carried through the
front premises, and by that means they were enabled to pre-
vent the flames from extending; but it was nearly six o'clock
before the fire was entirely extinguished, and not before the
work-shop, melting-house, &c., at the rear of the dwelling,
were consumed, the contents, stock, &c., totally destroyed,
and the furniture, &c., in the dwelling-house seriously da-
maged. The whole loss is estimated to exceed 1,000/.
About half-past two o'clock, a fire, attended with
great damage and destruction of property, took place at a
cigar-manufactory and tobacconist's opposite the Custom-
house, Lower Thames-street. With great difficulty the
family was made acquainted with their danger, and by the
time two of the Fire Brigade establishment, and the parish
engines were procured, a good supply of water was obtained ;
but the fire was not extinguished until property to a large
extent was destroyed. The proprietor, it is believed, is in-
sured against loss. How the fire originated could not be
ascertained.

. two bills drawn by Johnson. All the bills had been dis-
counted by a person of the name of Cope.
Mr. PARRY, in his defence of the prisoner, called a witness
named Lines, the son-in-law of the prisoner, who stated that
on the 10th or 11th of October he was in Johnson's shop and
heard Breece give the requisite authority.
The JUDGE, in summing up, pointed out the peculiarity of
the law as respected forgery, and showed that a mistake
as to the amount of authority f,r signing the name of an-
other was not to be visited as a crime of this nature, and
certainly did not amount to forgery. The bill was evidently
an accommodation bill, and the only question fur the jury was
—.whether any authority had or had not been given by Breece
to sign his name to the bill.
The jury found the prisoner Guilty, but recommended him
to mercy on account of his age, and from a firm belief that
he was not aware of the guilt of his conduct.
The JUDGE, in passing sentence on the prisoner, pointed
out the mischief which must always arise from the use of
accommodation bills, and said that a very few years ago the
prisoner's life would have been forfeited for the offence. God
be praised, that time was passed; but if such breaches of the
law as this were to be visited lightly, no one could say how '
soon it might return. He was therefore compelled to the
painful duty of passing what be considered a severe sentence,
and that was transportation for ten years.

NEW COURT.
(Before the RECORDER and Alderman HUGHES.)
Robert Addis, formerly in the City police force, was in-
dicted for obtaining 3/. 25., with intent to defraud Mr. Clark,
clerk of arraigns at this court, of 2/. 19s. 6d.
It appeared from the evidence that the prisoner, having
appeared as a witness at the Old Bailey on the 4th of January
last, went to Mr. Clark's office, and there represented that
he had been obliged to come from Cheltenham the day be-
fore the trial, and on that representation obtained 31. 25., in-
stead cf 25. 6d., for expenses. It was proved, however, by
several police officers called at the trial, that the prisoner
had been in the police force till the 30th of December, and
had been seen in London every succeeding day till the day
of the trial.
Mr. IIrDDLusToNE, who defended the prisoner, took
several objections to the form of the indictment, the dis-
cussion of which occupied the Court all the morning.
Mr. Byland and Mr. Laurie prosecuted.
The jury found the prisoner Guilty, and he was sentenced
to five months' imprisonment and hard labour, having been
already one month in prison previous to his trial.

CLERKENWELL.-(THIS DAY).
' Daniel Castello was charged with a brutal and ferocious
assault upon George Lister, a barman at the Fox and Grapes
Tavern, in Gray's Inn-lane, by which he broke his arm and
inflicted other dangerous injuries upon him.
It appeared that the prisoner entered the bar of the Fox
and Grapes yesterday evening in a state of partial intoxica-
tion, and behaving himself in a very riotous manner, when
Lister refused to serve him with anything to drink, and by
the order of Mr. Cutmore, the proprietor of the house, put
him outside the door, He then was about putting up the
shutters when the prisoner came behind him, knocked him
down, and beat him so severely while upon the ground as to
break his arm in two places, and otherwise so severely injured
him, that he was removed to the hospital in a dangerous
state.
The prisoner was remanded until the prosecutor should be
sufficiently recovered to enable him to attend.

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KILKENNY AND GREAT SOUTH-
CERN AND WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY.
—(TH ES DAY.)
The first ordinary meeting of the shareholders in this
company was appointed to be held at the British Hotel,
Cockspur-street, this day at one o'clock, but there not being
a sufficient number of shareholders present, the meeting was,
in terms of the Act of Parliament, adjourned till to-morrow
at the same hour.

THE TWO OVERLAND ROUTES.
We printed yesterday intelligence from Bombay of the 2d
January, brought rid Trieste, by Mr. Waghorn. The mail
arrived at Suez on the 19th tilt., and at Alexandria on the
21st ult., in due course; but there was no steam-boat to con-
vey it to Malta, en route to Marseilles, and it is extremely
doubtful, therefore, when it may arrive, as the Ariel, which
ought to have conveyed it to Malta, only left that place on
the •10th for Alexandria. This is " too bad," and it is ex-
tremely unfair towards the Peninsular and Oriental Com-
pany, who, as far as they are concerned, perform their part
of the journey with extraordinary regularity and efficiency.
The fault rests with the Government, who send steam-boats
totally unfitted for the purpose, to convey the mails between
Malta and Marseilles. Sometimes of late these wretched
tubs have not been able to perform the voyage at all; and
in most cases take as long as the Oriental Company's ships
would perform the whole distance from Alexandria. How
long is this to last? It is really scandalous, that se import-
ant a mail as the Indian mail should be conveyed in such a
slovenly manner: and as to comparing the difference be-
tween the Treste and Marseilles route, as long as these old
tubs are employed, it is too ridiculous a matter to be treated
seriously. The dispatches rid Trieste arrived yester-
day morning—had a proper steam-boat been employed be-
tween Alexandria and Marseilles, the mail would have
reached London yesterday week.—Herald.
OVERLAND MAL.—By the kindness of the authorities at
the India House we have been favoured with India papers in ,
anticipation of the Overland Mail, our own dispatches hav-
ing been mislaid.—Chronicle.