The Sun.
London, England, 1848-03-08 00:00:00

CHANCERY.-(THIS DAY.).

The Lord Chancellor sat, to-day at half-past ten
o'clock, in his court in the old hall, Lincoln's Inn.

NIGHTINGALE V. COULBURN.-JUDGMENT.

The Loin CHANCELLOR gave judgment to-day in this
case, which was argued before him a few days ago,
upon an appeal from the decision of the Vice-Chancellor
Wigram. The question in the case was with respect to
the validity of a bequest to Mr. Goulburn, the late
Chancellor of the Exchequer, to be applied to the ad-
vantage of this country. The testator, Colonel Petrie,
by his will, dated in July. 1843, bequoathed several
legacies, gave an annuity of 2001. to his wife for her life,
and after her decease disposed of his residuary estate in
these words:—" I now desire that my said trustees shall
convert all and singular my investments in the stocks,
funds, and other securities into money, and do and shall
pay such money (after the payment of all legacies and
expenses) to the Queen's Chancellor of the Ex-
chequer for the time being, to be by him
appropriated to the benefit and advantage of
my beloved country, Great Britain. A bill
was filed for the administration of the estate, and
it was ascertained by the Master that it amounted to
above 18,0001. of personalty. When the case came on
for further direction, it was argued, on the part of the
next of kin of the testator, that the bequest to the Crown
was void for uncertainty, and therefore distributable
among them; but the Vice-Chancellor held that there
was a good charitable use pointed oat with respect to the
personalty. The decree was, therefore, in favour of the
Crown with respect to the 18,000 L, and from that decree
the parties appealed, and upon that appeal the Lord
Chancellor now gave judgment. His Lordship, after
going shortly into the facts of the case, and referring to
the authorities that had been cited during the argument,
stated his clear opinion to be that the Court below had
come to a right decision, and ordered the appeal to be
dismissed, with costs.
Appeal dismissed, with costs.
The Lord Chancellor then proceeded to hear appeal
motions, it being the 3d seal after Hilary term.
Nothing of any interest occurred in the other equity
courts.

BOW-STREET.-(THIS DAY.)
John Lewis was charged before Mr. Hall with assault-
ing a policeman, C 135, and inciting others to assault
him by saying that he had killed a man, during a scuffle
between a body of the C police and the mob in the
course of the riot yesterday.
The constable said that he had been engaged with a
body of the C division in removing a number of dis-
orderly persons in Trafalgar square, when the prisoner
and others began to cry out, "He has killed him ! C
135 has killed a man I pay the out for it!" The
prisoner and others struck him several times, and one
blow, from a stick, was so severe that he was knocked
down by it. He got up, and finding himself separated
from his comrades endeavoured to force his way through
the crowd to join them. lie then used his truncheon.
The prisoner and others were then calling out, " Kill
the ! He has murdered a man." Witness
received a blow on the forehead from a stone, and was
again knocked down. He had hardly got up again
when he was knocked down again by a blow from behind.
He was at length released by the other constables. He
did not use his truncheon till after he was first knocked
down. _ _ _

The prisoner admitted that he struck the policeman,
and joined in the cry that he had murdered a man, but
insisted that the constable had so severely injured a '
man, that, if he was not already dead, he could not live
much longer.
Mr. llefenY said, even so, the prisoner should not
take the law into his own hands. It was a very dan-
gerous thing to raise such a cry, and might hare cost
the constable his life. Besides it was quite unnecessary,
for the prisoner knew the constable's number, and
could have given information against him if he exceeded
his duty.
Both the constable and inspector said, that though
there were several persons struck by the police with
their truncheons, and some slightly wounded, they had
not yet heard of any one being seriously injured, nor did
they believe it.
Mr. HENRY remanded the prisoner, in order to give
him an opportunity of calling a witness as to character.
Several other cases arising out of the riots were heard
in the course of the morning.
Two young Men of respectable appearance, named
Turner and Allis, were charged with resisting the po-
lice, and with having fire-arms in their possession.
Mr. Commissioner Mayne stated that about half past
ten o'clock this morning, having heard that a number of
persons were still assembled in the square, notwith-
standing the proclamation, he went to the spot. lie
found the prisoners there amongst others. Seeing a
boy throwing stones, he desired a policeman to take him
in charge, and, as the constable proceeded to do so, the
mob made an attempt to rescue him. As soon as the
constables had quelled this disturbance he (Mr. Mayne)
went up to the prisoners and those who were
with them, and desired them to go away, remind-
ing them of the proclamation, and warning them
that their conduct was unlawful. The prisoners
refused to leave the spot, and when at last the constables
were compelled to take them into custody, they resisted
with great violence. On searching them at the station,
the constable found on Turner a pistol, loaded and
primed, with a percussion cap, a powder-flask, aid
some loose caps and wadding. On Allis was found a
bullet. _ _ _

This statement was corroborated by Inspector Lona-
dale and the constable.

The prisoner Turner said that he lived out of town.
and as he frequently walked out at night he thought it
necessary to carry a pistol for his own defenc. He as-
sured the magistrate he intended to make no improper
use of the weapon.
Allis said the bullet found on him would not fit the
pistol. It was a gun bullet, and belonged to a gun
which he had at home. He was going away when the
constable took him in charge.
Mr. HENRY remanded them i❑ order to make in-
quiries as to the prisoners'character.

MARI.BRO'-STREET-(THIS DAY)

A ragged miserable looking fellow, by the name of
21:omas Oyilvcy, was placed before Mr. Hardwick,
chaiged with exciting and causing a mob to assemble in
St. James's-street.

Constable 59 I) said, he was on duty in St. James's-
street übout ten o'clock last night when he saw a mob of
near 1,000 people. The prisoner was marching at their
head, flourishing a stick on which was tied a piece of
rag, and calling out, " Come on, my boys; now for death
or glory !" Witness went up to him and took the stick
from him. The prisoner then collared him and kicked
his legs, and tried to throw him down. Another con-
stable came to his assistance and took the prisoner into
custody.
I) 104 corroborated the last witness's statement.
The prisoner denied the charge, and said he merely
came up to London from Norwood to see his aunt.
Mr. Hannwica said, if the prisoner had stopped at
home he would not have been sent to prison for a month.
Committed for the latter period.
Charles Walker was fined 10s. for exciting a mob in
the Haymarket.

APPREHENDED VISIT OF STRANGERS WITHOUT
PEERS' OR MEMBERS' ORDERS TO THE HOUSES OF
PARLIAMENT.—It is understood that, in anticipation of a
possible visit from some of the young gentlemen anx-
ious for police marks of distinction who congregated
yesterday afternoon in Trafalgar•square, and with the
view of throwing cold water on their projects had they
taken such a step, the mains of both houses were kept
charged with houses attached, by bringing which into
play they would, doubtless, have found their ardour
very cousiderably damped.
ABERDEEN RAILWAY.—It gives us much pleasure
to learn that this Railway is weekly rising in success,
the receipts far exceeding expectation. Encouraged by
this support, the Directors have added another to the
trains daily betwixt Montrose and Brechin; and we may
look for a similar addition soon betwixt this place and
Dundee. In the carriage of light goods and parcels,
the railway affords advantages to our merchants which
we are sure they were not prepared for.—Montrose
Review.