The Sun.
London, England, 1848-04-26 00:00:00

SUN, LONDON, WEDNESDAY

to immediate decapitation, the sentence to be executed
at once.
" Le-a-gan, who followed them and killed an En-
glishman, has been sentenced in accordance with the
law against intentional homicide to decapitation, awaiting
in prison confirmation of his sentence by the Criminal
Board.
" Although there is something excusable in the offence
of Waug-a-ling, who, on advancing to the assistance
and protection of his grandmother's brother's son,
wounded an Englishman with a spear-thrust so as kill
him, still, as he has committed a homicide, it is inexpe-
dient to show any lenity by decreasing his punishment.
He has, therefore, been sentenced in accordance with the
law to strangulation, awaiting in prison the confirmation
of the Criminal Board.
" Chin-a-tao and Ho-a.shing, who gave their assist-
ance in beating and inflicting wounds on the English-
men, have been sentenced in accordance with the law, to
military transportation to the distance of 2,500 leagues.
" Leang-a-urh, who complied with the request to help
in throwing as many as six bodies into the river, has
been sentenced with severity to transportation for life
to the distance of 2,000 leagues. "
The six persons, Ho-a-teen, Chin-a-keun, Leang-a-e,
Leang-a-ke, Chin-a-wan, and Leang-a-fung, who as-
sisted in throwing away bodies that were afterwards
found, have been sentenced, in accordance with the law,
to be punished with 100 blows with the greater bamboo,
and transportation for three years ; the criminals to
receive the blows after the legal computation, and to be
settled on their arrival at the place to which they are
transported.
" The eleven criminals,' from Le-a-gan downwards,
will all await the reply of the Criminal Board, by which
their cases will be separately considered at the autumnal
trials.
" The four criminals, Leang-a-lea, Chin-a-hae, Lo-a-
yi▪
ng, and Wang-a-man, will in the meantime be imme-
diately executed, as a public warning and a caution for
the future.
" With reference to the rest, I shall memorialise his
Imperial Majesty, requesting their cases to be delivered
over fbr the consideration of the Criminal Board, the
reply of which I shall await, and then deal with the
criminals severally in accordance therewith.
" I have now to give your Excellency a communica-
ti▪
on containing the particulars relative to the trial and
settlement of this case; and take the opportunity to
wish you all happiness. A necessary communication.
" To his Excellency Sir John Davis, Bart., &c.
" Dec. 20, 1847."
On the 25th Sir John Davis directs the attention of
keying to the following inflammatory notice, which had
been circulated in the neighbourhood of Canton, the
names of the authors of which he did not require, but
stated that it was evidently the cause of the murder:—
(Translation.)
" On looking back, it appears that since the barbarian
merchants first came to our city to trade, up to the
present time, there is not one of the ethers that has not
shown a trembling obedience to the laws and customs of
our Government, nor have they ever taken occasion to
cause trouble; as at present among the merchants of
instance,
there Portugal, Holland, and France,
for
there is none who does not pursue his calling in peace,
and conduct himself aright, or who avails hiruself at all
of pretexts fur giving annoyance. It is only you English,
who, to gratify your wolf-like hearts, unbridled and
without fear, encroach audaciously upon the confines of
our empire, who are truly detestable.
.‘ Our Sovereign has already bestowed upon you the
whole' of Hong-Kong to let you set your commerce on
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show tenderness to those from afar. You have now,
too, usurped the old and new China streets, and some
in Honan and other places, to erect therein your devils'
hongs. Your greed is insatiable, and indeed beyond
the reach of either the feeling of human nature or
principles received from Heaven. We, the gentry and
scholars, therefore, feel an indignation and excitement
not to be appeased ; and the gentry and scholars of the
whole city, as well as the elder of the villages, have
flocked in crowds to the Hall of Assembly, hereby to
proclaim to you barbarian merchants, that the Braves
collected and trained in the:laall are not less than 100,000
strong ; they dread not your muskets and cannon, they
shrink not a hair's breadth in fear. If any of you Eng-
lish barbarians have the courage that man may not face,
just make ready your muskets and cannon and collect
your barbarian forces, and come, we pray you, to the
Shing-ping Hall of the 48 villages (of Keang-taun, a
place about ten miles to the north of the city, at which
this hall is said to be), presuming upon your awful
valour. It matters not that your muskets and cannon be
good (lit. sharp), or what the number of barbarian
troops, we will not let so much as a fragment of their
mail return, nor a single devil go back ; and if you
should have the good fortune to prevail in the fight,
we shall, of course, directly present you (with ground
on which) to build your devils' hongs, and
the tens of thousands of taels which are to meet
the wants of our force, all must we present to you
for the supply of your army ; we, the gentry
and scholars, will certainly not break our word. You,
the English barbarians, must henceforward conform
only to our customs, nor must you go outside rambling
and laying hold of pretexts to induce disorder. Neither
will your encroachments along the river bank be tole-
rated; but if you are audacious and insist upon them, as
soon as your new devils' bongs shall have been erected
there (the gentry, &c.), of the hall will either issue a
table of high rewards, or lead on their forces in person,
and will assuredly consume them with fire, and utterly
exterminate you. Though you be able to secure your-
self for the none, you cannot certainly guard against
the future; and after that the merchants of our city will
never more trade with you, the barbarian English; and
though you, the barbarian English, bring your merchan-
dise to the city, you will gain nothing. Although your
dispositions resemble those of the tiger and wolf, we of
the hall, in drawing up these articles, are just and ho-
nourable, and in no respect selfish. As we have said, so
will we do; this is positively no vain determination.
You, the English barbarians, will do well to give it your
mature consideration—examine and decide. In sorrow
reform your past errors, that they entail not repentance
in the time to come.
" The joint manifesto of the gentry and elders of the
hall of the nine districts (districts merely with reference
to the Hall of Assembly)."
(To be continued.)

JEFFERIES V. JEFFERIES.

SEIZURE of TWO ILLICIT STILLS.
On Saturday night a seizure of an illicit distillery,
under very extraordinary circumstances, was effected
by the officers of Excise. Mr. Edward Thomas,
accompanied by Messrs. George Fenn and John
Edward Joy, officers of Excise of the Hoxton dis-
trict, proceeded to a house, No. 56, Wenlock-street,
City-road, where, from certain appearances, they had
reason to believe illicit distillation was carried on.
Mr. Thomas went to the front of the house, while
the other two officers watched at the back. After
knocking at the front, a woman made her appearance
in the area, and to questions as to her husband being
at home, she answered confusedly in the negative.
Mr. Thomas then informed her that he was an
officer, and requested that the door might be opened.
She immediately disappeared, but only for the pur-
pose of still further fastening the door. Mr.
Thomas, upon this, ordered the other officers to
force an entrance at the back, which was
effected with considerable difficulty, during which
time a man was seen going upstairs to get through
an upper window, and ran along the tops of the
adjoining houses. An alarm being given, and all
parties on the alert, the man was kept in this situa-
tion for nearly an hour, not being able to get down,
although making several bold and perilous attempts
for that purpose. One of the officers then went for a
police officer, and who, after various stratagems to
take him, eventually got into an unoccupied house,
and by this means was close upon him. Further
retreat was now hopeless, and, as a last resource, the
man ran to the back, taking a leap of the most fright
ful description. He soon recovered himself and ran
away, and after a long chase was secured by Mr.
Thomas, and handed over to the police for safe
custody. The man being thus disposed of, attention
was directed to what had become of the woman, and
it was discovered that during the confusion
that prevailed in securing the man, she
had, unperceived by them, made her escape which
she accomplished by leaping through a window on
to a water-closet, from thence upon a wall, and finally
into a back garden. It was the opinion of all persons
who witnessed the spot, that two bolder or more dan-
gerous exploits had never been attempted, and it was
nothing short of a miracle that either of them escaped
with their lives. Upon examining the premises they
found two stills fitted up, each capable of working 50
gallons, with molasses, fermented wash, and the usual
utensils used in distillation. In fact, everything was
prepared for carrying on an extensive trade. They
also found a small quantity of spirits made from
molasses wash, but there can be no doubt that a large
quantity was on the premises when the officers went,
but that it was thrown away before they entered, as
the room had every appearance of such being the case.
The man gave the name of Davies, and said he was a
bricklayer, and had merely called there for money
owing to him. The officers having procured vans
conveyed their prize to the Excise warehouses in
Broad-street.

;ANK ROBBERY.—Yesterday information was for-
warded to the metropolitan and city police, that on the
night of Friday last, or early the following morning,
some person or persons burglariously entered the pre-
mises of the Chippenham Branch of the Wiltshire and
Dorsetshire Banking Company, and by means of skele-
ton keys opened the cash chest, and abstracted notes of
that bank of 51, 101, and 201. to a large amount, besides
some valuable securities. The notes were signed, "B.
Pinniger, manager." A reward of 2001. has been
offered for the apprehension, and conviction, of the
offenders.

ATTORNEYS.—The number of persons applying to
be admitted as attorneys in Trinity term 1848 is 16
There are fourteen notices of admission to be addedtO
the list, pursuant to judges orders. The applications for
admission in the present term, in accordance with the
'judges' orders, amounts to four; eight applications are
lodged for the taking out and renewal of certificates on
the last day of term, and there are twenty notices to
apply to a judge at chambers on the 13th of May next,
to take out and renew certificates, making the number
of persons applying to be permitted to practise as at-
torneys 2OB.
LiThis celebrated pianist has gone to Hun-
. szT.ry,— his native country,, he has not only been
elected ace of the members of the Legislative Assembly,
Wit appointed t one of the Vice-Prelifientq,--wiliusical
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LAW INTELLIGENCE.
CONSISTORY COURT, April2s.
(Before Dr. LUSIIINGTON.)
KENWAY D. KENWAY.

This was a suit of divorce promoted by the wife
against the husband, and as it was undefended the
Court granted the prayer.

This was also a suit of divorce, and also undefended,
but promoted by the husband against the wife. Here
the prayer was likewise granted.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.
GUILDHALL.
A letter-carrier named Henry Manning, whose ap-
pearance when placed at the bar evidently denoted
that he was out of his mind, was charged under the
following circumstances :
James Watkins, No. 31, of the City police, stated
that about half-past three o'clock that morning he
met the prisoner in Aloorgate-street, near Finsbury-
pavement, in a very excited state, and with only his
trousers, shirt, and hat on. He had in his hand a
truncheon, and wrapped up in a handkerchief a large
carving- knife. On questioning him he could get no
further information from him than that he was on his
way to the Lord Mayor, and was a special constable.
The prisoner several times called out, "Is Mr.
Jameson here ?" and proceeded in a rambling manner
to declare that he had been robbed, and his wife and
family taken from him the previoes night. He had
been sworn in before the Lord Mayor as a special
constable, and Mr. Jameson was trying to get him
dismissed.
Alderman FINNIS directed the constable to convey
the poor fellow to the City of London Union and give
notice to the medical officer respecting him.
Shortly after his removal ose of the inspectors from
the Post-office attended, and informed the Alderman
that Manning was the prisoner's right name, and he
had been informed by one of his brother letter-car-
riers that he had complained the previous day of
backseverewhich
pains in his head, and had given some letters
he
was unable to deliver. He had a wife
and family living in the neighbourhood of Hackney.
Alderman FINNIS thought his wife ought to be
communicated with.
The inspector said that on his return to the Post-
office he would get the address and write to Mrs.
Manning, informing her where her husband was. I
an FiriNfs asked what sort of a man he was
Anlndienrgm,
when he was in a sound state of mind ? The in-
spector said he was of a most excitable temper.
Alderman FINNIS thought it might be better, if it
was only a temporary fit, to give an order for his
admission into Bethlehem Hospital, where he would
be cured. At present, however, he should order him
to be brought up to-morrow (this day) for the pur-
pose of hearing his wife's statement.
BOW-STREET.
MR. COCHRANE AND TIIE POLICE.—In the course
of the day Air. Cochrane entered the court, accom-
panied by Mr. Pointer, surgeon, of George-street,
Euston-square, and applied to Mr. Jardine for a war-
rant on a summons for the appearance of Edwin
Farebrass, an inspector of the A division, for having
committed a wanton and unprovoked assault upon an
aged man connected with the Poor Man's Guardian
Society, on Easter Monday.
The applicant said that the assault was of the most
fearful and unprovoked description, and was com-
mitted in the presence of Mr. Pointer and other per-
sons while he was in his carriage. He had waited
upon the Commissioners of Police, who informed him
that the inspector was not on duty on the day in ques-
tion, he being only in charge of the stores, and when
the assault was committed, the wheel of his
carriage got locked with another, when the
police improperly interfered, the inspector having
used exceedingly insulting language to him,:threaten-
ing to drag him from Ids carriage, at which time
the porter, who was in his 'service, was present.
They had then proceeded, and when opposite the
National Gallery, no noise or confusion occurring,
when the inspector came up using threatening lan-
guage, and, seizing the porter, struck him on the
stomach and head with his truncheon ; and he was
desired, at Scotland-yard, to apply at this court for
redress.
Mr. JARDINE immediately ordered that a summons
should be issued for the inspector's appearance.
Mr. Pointer said that the poor man had received
several contusions, and it would be some time before
he could attend.
Mr. JARDINE said that, if he could not attend on
the day named in the summons, it might be postponed.
Mr. Cochrane was then sworn to the truth of his
statement, and directed to the clerk's office for the
summons to be made out.
Inspector Otway, A division, then entered the
court, and said he had been sent by the Commis-
sioners to say that Farebrass was then ready to meet
the charge, and to acquaint the Magistrate that he had
no orders to be on duty at the time in question.
Mr. JARDINE said it would be better to allow a
few days to elapse, as the injured man was very ill
at present.
MARYLEBONE.
Daniel Hogan and James Bull, labourers, and
James Mills, a master chimney-sweeper, living in
Little Grosvenor-street, were placed at the bar before
Mr. Broughton, charged with having in a most savage
and brutal manner assaulted several officers of the D
division of police.
On the previous night Hogan was drunk in East-
street, and as he was creating a great disturbance,
Porter, 55 D, who was attracted to the spot by the
noise which he heard, desired him to go away: he
replied that he should not do so, and exclaimed,
" You've been
,to Trafalgar-square to-day, and I'll
Trafalgar you ; at the same moment striking him a
terrific blow on the mouth. He (Hogan) and some
others then knocked him down, and kicked him upon
the head and body. He was injured most severely,
and for some minutes it was thought that the last
knock-down blow, which had rendered him insensible
at the moment, had deprived him of life. Further
assistance opportunely arrived, and Hogan was pro-
perly secured. He appeared to be almost mad, from
the effects of drink, and kicked and threw himself
about in all directions. The other two prisoners
were proved to have been participators in the outrage
upon Porter ; and three more constables, all of whom
were assisting to release Porter, whom they believed
had received mortal injury from kicks and blows
given to him, were assaulted themselves. At the
station-house the prisoner Mills assaulted constable
Bewley, who had put him out of the place for im-
properly interfering with regard to the other pri-
soners.
A great deal more evidence was gone into, and
after a careful review of the evidence adduced the
worthy
Magistrate came to the conclusion that the
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Inspector Black was spoken to upon the subject, as
were also the officers, and their wish was that the
case might be disposed of summarily.
Hogan wss sentenced to three months' imprison-
ment, being one month for each of the three assaults
committed by him; and Bull and Mills were sentenced
to be imprisoned for a month.
IVORSHIP-STREET.
Mr. Edward Marshall, a tradesman in Clifton-
street, Finsbury, and Elizabeth Marshall, his wife,
were charged, in conjunction with two seafaring men,
named Charles Thew and Arthur Robertson, with
violently assaulting a Polish teacher of languages,
named Isidore Szrwinski, living in Duncan-street,
City-road.
The complainant, one of whose eyes was very
much contused, stated that he hai been lodging
with his brother for some time in the house of
the defendants, and that upon entering his apart-
ments at a late hour on the evening of the 15th inst.,
he was followed by the female defendant, who abruptly
demanded the immediate settlement of a trifling
amount of rent he owed her. Upon requesting her
to wait till the morning, when it should be at once
paid, she positively refused to (lo so,
and assailed him h
hi h
with the most abusive and insulting epit e ts, to c
exclaimed that wif he
he made no reply, and having
would not speak she would soon bring some one to
her who,
with called out tohusband,
make him answer, she
with the two other defendants, ran instantly upstairs,
commenced thrusting him about, and insisted upon
his leaving the house forthwith. Witness, to avoid a
disturbance, consented to do so, and quietly pro-
ceeded towards the door, but was there intercepted
by the first defendant, who then demanded security
for his rent, and witness, it being too late to obtain
any money at that time, delivered p u to him his coat
and boots, which the defendant accepted, apparently
satisfied, but immediately upon his attempting to go,
and without the slightest provocation on his part,
struck him a- violent blow upon one of his eyes,
which was immediately succeeded by an outrageous
attack from the female defendant, who grasped him
by the collar damaged his coat, and nearly tore his
clothes from 9his back. Witness attempted to escape
from the house, burwas instantly stopped by the
other defendants, who forced him back, and in the
struggle which ensued he lost a valuable breast-
Pin, which he had purchased on.the Continent. The
two other defendants also exhibited extreme violence
towards him and one of them (Thew) having asked
the others toilet him get at him, and threatened to
cut him in pieces, witness became so alarmed for his
safety that he rushed in great terror to the window,
which he threw up and called loudly for the police,
when a constable who happened fortunately to be
passing and heard his cries made his way into the
house, and having rescued him from further ill-usage,
he subsequently attended at this court and obtained
warrants for the apprehension of all his assailants.
After hearing the defence,
Mr. Hammel. said he considered that no circum-
stances of justification had been made out for such a
violent attack, and, as the charge had been fully
established, sentenced the first defendant to pay the
highest
amount of penalty it waa in his power to