The Sun.
London, England, 1856-10-18 00:00:00

THAMES.

AN UNLUCKY HlT.—Ellen Chapman a young woman
was brought before Mr. Selfe, charged with wilfully and
inaliciouely breaking a large pane of plate glass in the

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complexioned man. I judge by the scar over his eye.
Mr. Selfe—You have proved his innocence—he has

no scar, woman.

Ann Clare, who lived in the same house as the pro-
secutrix, looked at the prisoner, aad said the man who
came home with the last witness was very much like the
prisoner, but she would not positively swear to him.
Mr. Cook, in defence, said he held a responsible situa•
tion in the London Dock, and had done so for 16 years.
He slept with his wife and not with the prostitute who
had made this false charge against him. On Thursday,
the 9th inst,, he was tallying wines all day in the Lon-
don Dock.

Mr. Selfe asked the prosecutrix what time the man
left her on Thursday, the 9.h inst. ? To which the re•
plied that he remained with her all day until 4 in the
afternoon.

Mr. Andrew Seott, clerk in the London Dock, said—
I produce this sheet of accounts made out by the prisoner
on the 9th inst. He was tallying wines all day from 8
to 4 o'clock, the business hours. The prisoner was not
away from the dock during these hours.
Mr. Selfe was satisfied the prosecutrix had made a
most false and infamous charge against the prisoner,
and she ought to be ashamed of herself, if any
shame could be found in a common prostitute. The
charge not only affected the prisoner's character as au
honest man, but his character for morality. He did not
believe there was any wilful mistake on the part of the
prosecutrix, but when she doubted the prisoner's iden-
tity last night she ought to have withdrawn the charge.
The prisoner would be discharged, and without the
least stain on his character as far as this accusation was
concerned.

Mr. Cook—l have been locked up all night on this
false charge. Am Ito have no compensation ?
Mr. Selfe—lcan award none. You can bring an action
against that abandoned woman for false imprisonment,
but lam afraid you will obtain nothing from her. lam
very sorry you have been put to so much inconvenience
and that you have been incarcerated all night.

MARKET NEWS.—(This Pay.)

COVENT GARDEN.

Our market is very scantily supplied with fruit, but the
show of vegetables is extensive. A steady business is
doing, as follows :

FRUIT.

Pineapples,per lb. 3s Od to 8s
Colonta I do.' ea. Os Od to 03 Od
Grapes, per lb. 3s Od to 4s 0,1
Foreign do Os 8d to is 8d
Melons, each 2s Od to 5s Od
Peaches, p. d0z.... 2s to Bsod
Nectarines, do. 2s Od to 8s Od
Apples, p. h. sv. 2s Od to 5s Od
Pears, per doz. 2s Od to 5s Od
Oranges, per 100 30s Od to 081
Lemons, p. doz. is Od to 2s Od
Apricots, p. doz. 2s Od to 640 d
Cherries, per lb. Os to Os Odi
VEGE

Greens, por doz.
launches rid to 24 Od
Cabbages, per doz. 9d to is Gd
Sl.voy do., p. do. is Od to 2s Gd
Cauliflowers, p. do. 2sod to 6s
Brocoli, per do. is Gd to 2s Od
Old potatoes, per ton Os to Os
New do., per d0....60s to 105 s
Peas, per quart ...9d to is Od
Turnips, new, per

Filberts, per 1b...10d to is 3d
Cobs., p. 100 lbs. 100 s to 110 s
Almonds, p. lb. Os Od to Os Od
We.inou'o, per 100 6d to is Od.
Figs, per doz is to 3s Od
Strawberries, per

pottle Oct to Oil
Gooseberries, per

half sieve ;.. Oa Od to Os Od
Currants, p. do. Os Od to Os Od
Plums, per do. 2s Od to 58 Od
Green gages,do. 45 Od to 7s Od
Raspberries, p. potl. Od to Od
'ABLEb.

FREE TRADE IN FRANCE'.

(Shallots, per lb.. 4d to 6d
Horseraddisli, p. bun. 23 to 5s
Parsley, per do. 2d to 4d
Celery, per do Os Fid to 2s Od
Beet, per doz. is Oil to 2s Od
Parsnips,
per do. 18 Od 4-,o Os
Small salad, p. pun. 2d to 3d
Mushrooms, p. pot1.180(Ito2s
Artichokes, each ...4d to 6d
Cos lettuces, per

bunch s 3d to 5d
Carrots, per do 4d to 6d
Cucumbers, each 2d to is Od
Garlic, per lb. 4d to Os 6d
Spinach, p.b. sv. is 6d to 28 Od
Sorrel, per sieve Od to Os
Brus. sprouts, p. do 2s to 3s
French beans, p. do.ls 6d to 2si
Old onions, p. bus. 4s to 4a 6cl
New do., per bunch Od to Od
Leeks, per do id to 2d

score is 0-1 to is Pd

Endive, per do.. is Od to is 6d
Radishes, per doz.

hands is to 2s 04
Tomatoes, p. hf.sv. 4s to Os Od
Walnuts per 100...0s 8d to is
Chillies, per 100 is Od to is 6d
Capsicums, per 100 is Od to 2s
Rhubarb, p. bundle Od to Od
Asparagus, per 100 Os Od to Os
ISea kail, per pun. Os Od to Os

The Illoniteur of yesterday publishes the follow

ng

" The progress of our industry was so clearly proved
after the Universal Exposition of 1855 that the moment
appeared opportune for replacing the prohibitive Jaws of
our Customs by protective duties. It was a great step
towards the goal towards which all nations must wend
their way. In fact, the development of commercial
activity send of international relations prepares the pro-
gress of civilisation.

NEWGATE AND LEADENHALL.

" Deeply convinced of this truth, the Government
have presented a bill to the Legislative body for the abo-
lition of all prohibitions. Thi■ bill could not be voted
last session ; and the Government, desirous of obtaining
every possibly information o❑ the subject, decided that
a board of inquiry should be formed on the question.
" Under these circumstances, exaggerated alarms
were nevertheless spread throughout the country and
turned to account by factions. His Majesty wished that
all remonstrances (reclamations) made to him should be
carefully examined, and he gave orders to that effect to
the Minister of Agriculture, bf Commerce, and of
Public Works.

" Enlightened by the Minister's report on the real
-tate of our industry, the Emperor decided that the
projct de loi, submitted to the Legislative body, should
he modified in this sense—that the abolition of prohibi-
tions should only take place after the Ist of July, 1861.
A projet de loi to this intent was immediately sent in to
the Council of State.

" French industry, forewarned of the firm intentions
of the Government, will have all the time requisite to
to prepare itself for a new commercial system."

THE ELBE DUES.

Turkey Poults, 5s Od to 7s Od ; Geese, 5s Od to 7s each ;
Ducks, 2s 01 to 2s 9d ; tame rabbits, 10d to is 6d each ;
wild do., is to is 2d ; Pigeons, 6(1 to Btl each • large
Surrey Fowls, Os Od to Os ; middling, is 9d to 28 9(1 ;
Chickens, is 6(1 to 23 3,1 ; Caoons, 3s Od to 4s 6(1 ; Hares,
2s 61 to 3s 6d ; Grouse, 2s 61 to 2s 9(1 each ; Pheasants,
2s 9d to 3s tid ; Partridges, is 3d to is 6d ; Guinea
Fowls, is 9(1 to 3s Od ; Roasting pigs, Gs Od to 8s Od each.
Ostend fresh butter, lls 6d to 12s ; English do., lls 6d to
155 Od per dozen lbs. ; English eggs, 9s to 103 Od ; French
do., 6s to 7s Od per 120; Leverets, Os Od to Os each.

A letter from Hamburg, dated the 14th ins
says :

" The Washington Cabinet, encouraged by the success it
has obtained at Copenhagen, and going upon the principle
of the perfect neutrality of the Elbe, admitted in European
treaties, has recently presented, through the American
Consul, Mr. Ames, a note to the Executive Power of our
Republic, in which he asks from the Senate a statistical
return of all lighthouses and sea signals maintained on the
Elbe by our State, with their annual cost and the amount
of dues levied to cover that expense on ships navigating
the river, either on their entrance or on their leaving the
North Sea.

The importance of this American note was soon under-
stood, and it is regarded as a preliminary step to official
measures which will prove of great advantage to our com-
merce, and tvbich the United States seem firmly resolved
to take with the Hanoverian Government, which is autho-
rised, in virtue of the Convention of Dresden of Septem-
ber, 1844, concluded between those German States that
coast the Elbe, to establish in our very city an office for
levying the tolls in question.
" In the note alluded to the American Government ex-
presses a great desire to know the exact amount levied by
Hanover by these tolls during the last 10 years. And, as
they are paid here at the Hanoverian-office, the Consul of
tie United States has received orders from his Government
to ask officially from the Senate how far it would support
public force against American captains who might refuse
to pay the tolls. It is as well to mention that the tariff
decreed at Dresden in 1811 was never officially recognised
by the United States' Government.

"As regards the wording of the note, the language is
firm and decided; the Cabinet of Washington expresses
its determination to claim from Hanover a free passage for
all merchandise or territorial produce of the United states.
The article raw cotton is specially mentioned.
"As yet no reply has been given to the American note,
and it is presumed the note has been communicated to the
Hanoverian Government."

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Duke of York public-house, York-street, Commercial- GRAYTO W.N.—B RITISII POLICY. THE MILITA RY FRAC AS AT BIG'HTON.
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road, East.
„..,
Frederick Spring, barman at the Duke of York, raid A large and imposing squadron of vessels of war is DISMISSAL OF LORD ERNEST VANE
that while he was in the bar last night a stone came i now lying in the snug harbour of Greytown which is TEMPEST AND CORNET BIR:17.
significant of the care the Government takes ' up
ho a large square of plate glass which was broken .Yesterday morning, at .11 o'clock, a Court. of
the -oint protectorate of the miser shit: stintou,kni no;-1 Inquiry was held at Brighton, comprising the whole
to pieces. Its value was 2/. 15s. The prisoner came . (lona': and the honoured ha:Der of Eti;ia'i(7l
arts ,z.,i:',
of the officers of the 4th Light Dragoons, under the
into the house and raid that she had broken the window side by side, with the stars and stripes.•, but a short thee
presidency of General Barnard, who was sent down
and would pay for it. ago, from under the latter fag, blazed forth the fire
by the General Commandiug-irt-Chief, his Royal
The prisoner in defence said that she was quarrelling which consumed the town, and since then the sufferers
by that bornhartheent have been iii. continued expect,. Highness the Duke of Cambridge, for the purpose
with a young man who charted her with a serious
Lion thatt the English Government.would.detnand from of investigating the charges, against Cornet Lord
offence, and she took up the stone and threw at hire. blie United States that redress and Incleuniffication which Ernest Vane Tempest, Cornet William J. Birt,
It missed him and xent through the window. is so eminently their due. Two years have passed away, and Lieutenant Winstauley, the substance ,of which
Mr. Selfe allowed the prisoner to go at largo on her and yet zio recognition ; and the hopes and fears
towflinnteyn has been already made public. The greatest secresy
promise to pay for the window by weekly instalments, whol .had invested capital, created a commerce, and
mcoeontiiised a swamp,d alternate, as they ' was observed in fact, a Court of Inquiryalways
cbtdel thatdful
full
their
re-
a close tribunal, just as a general Court-Martial is
EXTRAORDINARY CASE OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY.—Mr,
Gee. Cook, a most respectable and religious man, about righni; Sasagsuet thetulenrserand citizens acknowledged
werefa
toalways an open one ; the details, therefore, were
50 years of age, whose wife and family were in court, spected under the co-protection of England and
,sohcitor engaged by Cornet Ames to conduct his
not allowed to transpire, and even the eminent
was brought before Mr. Selfe, charged with stealing a America—these men, who have done so much for
silver watch, a gold chain, and four gold rings, the pro- Grey town, await with patience and anxiety for defence was not admitted. It has transpired, how.
jih,tice at the bands of the British Government. Grey- e7er, that the result of the Court of Inquiry has
perty of Elizabeth Reid. town has become a sort of no man's land ; but yet it is
'offenders, Viz.
be,eti the instantaneors dismilsal of two of the
of sufficient importance to England that its port must
The prosecutrix is a woman of the town, and, accord-
ing to her statement, she met a gentleman she believed be not only narrowly watched but occupied. Its gee- and Cornet William J.
Cornet Lord Ernt:st Vane Tempest
Birt. This very prompt
to be the prisoner, and who said his first name was graphicalN position renders it the key-port of Costa Bic, decision is actually announced in last evenings
George, at the mahogany Bar Concert and Assembly k.trildv3,uicea!•agua, and the energy of its inhabitants raised Ga,:ette in the following terms :
Rooms, in Wellclose-square, on Wednesday night, the tlon firornimn'ensely. A few short hours and its transi. " MEMORANDIJX.--COrriete Lord Ernest Vane
prosperity
stood
0 toci
its ruin was complete, and the Tempest and William J. Birt, of the
government which 4th Light
Bth inst. They had some liquor, and the gentleman
guardian observed iti dean-went home with her, and remained with her till the Wien and became silent. Dragoons, are diunissed from her Majesty's Army,
in consequence of conduct unbecoming officers and
cretary of State, will in a short time retire into private
following afternoonwhen he suddenly departed, while she The President of America, with his Minister the Se- gentlemen, and subversive of. good order and mili-
was absent from her room, and when she returned else
life, from whence the American people may never recall Lary discipline, as reported to her Majesty by his
missed a silver watch, a gold chain, and four gold rings
them, and of whom should
,?mmanding-in-Chief.
from a drawer in her room. She would not swear from those who committe thereedurtess be, demanded but Royal Highness the General C
positively to the prisoner, It was a gentleman like him of the men, women, and children whroagweere Ibaurtrh)teor:twoef —Dated nth October, 1856.
who went home with her, and he had a scar over his their homes by the brand of Hollings that redress is
left eye. asked. .Oh ! for some independent member of the
House of Commons. in the next session, to ask what has
Roche, the gaolor—There is no scar over the pri-
Boner's left eye,
been done in this matter ! Has redress been demanded
Witness—Per
and refused ? Has the Government any decided action
Perhaps it's the other eye. on this subject ? And why is a large squadron of ships
Roche—Nor over the other eye. lying at a sickly port while the just. claims of Greytown
Witness—l met him last night, and so believe I can have remained dormant for two years and upwards ?
Correspondent of the Morning Herald.
vouch Le is the person. He was a bald headed, florid

(Front the Times.) '
We have received a letter from Lord
version
Vane Tempest, iu which, after giving his
of the recent exhibition of practical joking at
Brighton, where he played so prominent a part,
his lordship complains of the state of suspense in
which he has been kept while the military autho-
rities are making up their minds as to the proper
step to be taken with reference to his conduct. We
publish Lord Ernest Vane Tempest's letter with
great satisfaction, especially as it denies some of
the more serious charges made against him, but we
also publish a memorandum from the War-office,
which appears in last night's G cmette, with still
greater pleasure.
This is a decision which must give satisfaction to
all parties. Lord Ernest Vane Tempest complains
of the suspense in which he has been kept. This
memorandum relieves him from that anxious feel-
ing, and enables him to devote his energies to other
fields of action. The public complained that any
time should be wasted in the lengthened prelimi-
naries and formalities of a court-martial or court of
inquiry when the case seemed so clear. In this me-
morandum the public see that the Horse Guards can
do speedy as well as tardy justice, and that the new
General Cummauding-in-Chief can lop off an of-
fending member of the aristocracy whose repeated
acts have shown that he is unfit to associate with
the gentlemen who have the honour of serving
her Majesty in the honourable profession of arms.
Cornet Ames and his friends must be satisfied,
for we suppose that young gentleman will continue
to remain in the 4th Light Dragoons, and that he
will not be made the victim of any fresh imperti-
nences on the part of his associates. Again we say,
when all are satisfied who can complain ? We need
only, therefore, congratulate Lord Ernest Vane
Tempest on being rid of his suspense, the 4th Light
Dragoons of being rid of Lord Ernest Vane Tem-
pest, and his Royal Highness the Duke of Cam-
bridge on having bad the good sense to apply a
speedy remedy to a crying evil.
The following is the letter alluded to above :
Sir,—My name having appeared in your paper in con-
nection with a "practical joke" at Brighton, I must re-
quest you to be impartial enough to allow my version of
the circumstances of the case to come before the public
in your columns.
Cornet Ames dined on the night in question at mess
when nothing that could be construed into au insult was
addressed by me to him, although his peculiar English
and his reckless misplacement of the letter " H" pro.
duced some remarks in joke, and caused a good deal of
laughter. A. civilian who sat on his right hand, and
with whom I was very slightly acquainted, will corrobo-
rate this ; while Mr. Ames is unable to produce any one
who can confirm his story of having been insulted out of
a party of 15, among whom were the major of the regi-
ment, the senior officer at the Preston Barracks, and two
or three civilians. After dinner tasked him to come to
my room to smoke, to which he consented ; when there,
he sat down on a sofa smoking. I remarked that "his
whisker wanted trimming," and a pair of scissors being
brought I cut off a part of one whisker. Far from show-
ing the resistance that a man of his height (6 feet) might
have done, or even prote,ting energetically, he laughed,
and actually cut off a little of the other side "to make
them alike," to use his own words. I may here men-
tion that when General Lawrenson arrived, two or three
days after, he requested to know whether any had been
taken if, as be still possessed a large pair.
Cornet Ames has brought three separate charges against
me, tone of which he owns being able to prove, except
by his own evidence, while I can bring evidence to re-
fute each. All the stories of feeding him with pap,
hanging him in effigy in the barracks, and pumping
r upon him have no foundation, and, so far from being the
butt of the regiment, he was treated with great kindness
by every one in it.
My reason for not having stated these circumstances
before was, that I thought i:; was probable they 'night
be matters for a court-martial ; but, after being placed
under arrest for more than a firtnight, the colonel of
ray re.,pme,nt read me a letter from the Horse Guards,
requesting me to send in my papers. This I did, but
beard nothing more till v..s-tiay, when lam informed
that they will take time to consider.
Three weeks have nearly elapsed and the Horse
Guards have had plenty of time to do anything they
wanted ; but I do protest a: keeping. a man under close
arrest, atter he has acted up to their own wishes, for such
a length cf time without any exercise, and I cannot but
feel that liberty is worth having at any risk.
Apologising, Sir, for taking so much space in your
columns, I am, 'Sir, your obedient servant,

EARNEST VANE TEMPEST.
Brighton Barracks, Oct. 17.
P.S. A paragraph in one of the morning papers
states that the officers under arrest are allowed to receive
professional advice. So far from thi., a case which has

just cceurred will give the public an idea that this is not
so. , The father of one of the ofc3rs under arrest being
very ill sent his own cwifidential friend and legal ad-

viser to RC() his son. This gentleman was refused admit•
tance. 15 this fair or right ?

(From the Morning Chronicle)

We rejoice to announce a vigorous and graceful
act on the part of •his Royal Highness the Com-
mander-in-Chief in dismissing Lord Ernest Vane
Tempest and Mr. W. J. Birt, late officers in the
4th Light Dragoons, from the service which they
had disgraced. Among the too frequent scandals
arising out of the gross misbehaviour of young
officers attached to "crack" regiments, the late
incidents at Brighton have attained a discreditable
notoriety.

Upon the junior officers of that army the lesson
will not be thrown away. They are now warned,
by an unmistakeable example, that when once they
hare accepted a commission in her Majesty's‘ser-
vice, they must not merely abandon the rough
horse play miscalled practical joking, which might
b 3 pardonable in the school-boy, but also abjure
the vulgar exclusivism of wealth and station, and
frankly accept the principle that there should be
perfect equality of honour among the members of
an honourable profession.