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view to show that the deceased died, not of the wound,
but of the ill treatmeat which he suffered in the work-
house, when

His LORDSHIP interposed, and said that if a man re-
ceived a wound, and got the best medical assistance in
his power, and his medical adviser treated him to the
best of his skill, and by his remedies killed him, the ma❑
who inflicted the wound was undoubte;lly guilty of the
death. The strongest instance of this was the case of
the man who was shot in the duel at Portsmouth. Mr.
Liston took up the artery by the internal operation, and
Mr. Bransby Cooper and a host of other of the most
eminent medical men in London came down to prove
that he died of the skill of the most skilful surgeon of
the day, and their evidence could not be received. If a
man who had a bullet•hole through his thigh sends for
the best medical advice, it is not competent to the person
who inflicted the wound to raise issues as to the mode of
treatment, and it can be no answer to the charge of '
wounding that other medical men tbii.k the treatment
wrong. If the remedies which kill come upon him by
the act of the person who inflicts the wound, that person
is responsible for the consequences of the wound, includ-
ing the remedies.

Mr. SCOTLAND, having addressed the jury for the pri-
soner, cal td itncsses, who swore that the moment
the prisoner took the gun out Bentley ran at
him and caught it by the muzzle, that it fell to the
ground, and that it was on the ground when it went off.
Mr. CORBET having replied for the prosecution,
His LORDSHIP summed up, and,
The jury, after a short consultation, returned a ver-
dict of Acquittal.
The business closed here a little before five o'clock.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.
GREENWICH.
Yesterday Lord Ranelagh, of 4, Park-place, St. James's,
was charged before Mr. Traill with having violently as-
saulted two railway constables at the Greenwich termi-
nus while in the discharge of their duty, on Sunday
night, under the following circumstances, and Mr.
Michael M. Rowan, of Park-place, St. James's, with at-
tempting to rescue his Lordship on that occasion.
Lord Ranelagh appeared in caurt, accompanied by
Lord Alfred Spencer Churchill, Colonel M'Dowell, and
Captain Jennings; and at twelve o'clock, the night
charges having been disposed of, the case was called on.
The first witness sworn was William Price, No. 7,
sergeant of the South-Eastern Railway Company, who
deposed as follows: —At half-past ten o'clock on Sunday
evening I was on the platform and was ordered to close
the gates during the departure of the train for London,
to prevent a rush of persons. There was a great body
of people coming from the waiting-room, and I desired
them to stand back. The defendants and their friends,
five:or six in number, rushed forward. I told them the
train was full; but I could not carry out my orders,
They forced their way through the barrier, Lord Rane-
lagh being first. Lord Ranelagh struck me a violent
blow on my eye. I was quite taken by surprise. It
was a very severe blow. He then took hold of my
collar and attempted to throw me down. The other
gentlemen also caught bold of me. I was overpowered
by several of his party. Mr. Rowan held my collar to
release Lord Ranelagh. Sergeant Carpenter of the R
division of police, came to my assistance, and released
me from the grasp of his Lordship. We both let go our
hold of each other, when his Lordship again struck me
on the face (the marks were visible on his face and nose)
and Mr. Rowan caught hold of my coat. I was civil,
and am always carefully so to the passengers.
Lord Ranelagh—Whey exceeded their duty. I had
been dining at the Trafalgar tavern, and was returning
to town with my friends and some ladies, two of whom
had hold of my arm.
Sergeant Price continued, in answer to his Lordship—
There were ladies in the crowd; upwards of 100 or more
persons were without the barrier. I did not understand
the cause of the blows. I have marks on my nose and
face, and my body is very sore.
'Mr. Rowan—l interfered to prevent the violence of the
railway constable,
Mr. W alter Jackson, of Maize-hill, Greenwich, de-
posed—l was returning by the ten o'clock train from
London. There was a very great crowd at the terminus.
The constable was closing the gate at the time. The
defendants and others were tr 3 ing to force their way
through the barrier. I stopped on the landing of the
platform three or four yards from the defendants. The
gate was forced open by Lord Ranelagh. I saw the de-
fendant Rowan. I distinctly saw Lord Ranelagh strike
the officer. The barrier had at this time been forced,
and his Lordship was close to the barrier. The con-
stable was struck in the face and his hat was knocked
eff by Lord Ranelagh. There had been a great scuffle.
A police-sergeant of the metropolitan force came and in-
terfered. The complainant was struck a second time, or
pushed, by Lord Ranelaab. I believe it was a blow.
Lord Ranelagh was the first man who passed the barrier.
William Widdows, sworn, said—l saw a porter sta-
tioned ou the platform at the Greenwich terminus. I
was assisting to close the gate at the barrier until the
next train was ready. When the bell rings we close the
gate to prevent pressure until the trains have departed.
Lord Ranelagh and his party used force in obtaining an
entrance to the platform by their own persons, and not
by the crowd. I tried to stop them, when Lord Rave-
lagh struck me with a stick on my head, breaking it in
pieces. Price was struck in the face and side of his
head by Lord Ranelagh. This was after the gate had
been closed on the inside, having previously been forced.
His Lordship was very violent, and had no provocation.
Both defendants held me fast by the collar. I believe
the blows were struck after Sergeant Carpenter came. I
collared Lord Ranelagh after the blows, and he collared
me also.

Polite2-sergeant 38 R deposed—At a quarter-past
ten on Sunday evening I went to the railway station
and saw the defendants and others. Lord Ranelagh
held the officer (Price) by the collar and was pushing
him against the wall, and the other constable was held
by Mr. Rowan. I succeeded, with much difficulty, in
separating the parties, when Lord Ranelagh said
" give it you," and struck Price with great violence.
I seiz d his Lordship, who used great strength and vie-
lence to got away. I told him who I was (being in plain
clothes), and with the utmost difficulty 1 succeeded in
getting him into the street. His Lordship end the other
defendant went quietly to the station-house, where his
Lordship again became very violent. There were two
blows struck.
Cross examined by Lord Ranelagh (who was much
excited)—Now, Sir, did the constable let go his hold at
all? Carpenter—Yes.
Lord Ranelagh—Then, you are a liar.
Mr. TRAILL checked such undignified behaviour on the
part of his Lordship.
Lord Ranelagh said he was very sorry, and apologised.
Carpenter—Mr. Rowan's hand was the first I saw
holding the constable's collar, and Lord Ranelagh, in
reply to rue, said, " This scoundrel has insulted me."
Mr. Acting-Inspector `Wale deposed that he entered
the charge at the station-house against the defendants.
That aaainst Lord Ranelagh was taken first, he being
the most violent, and then against Mr. Rowan, by direc-
tion of the railway constable, whom he had also assaulted.
Evidence of two blows and other violence having been
committed by Lord Ranelagh was taken down. (Tee
bail-book was here handed to the magistrate, showing
this to have been the fact, Lord Ranelagh and Mr. Rowan
having been admitted to bail in 201. to appear to-day,
Lord Churchill and Colonel M'Dowell having become
their sureties.)
Colonel M'Dowell, of Hyde-park-gate was then sworn,
and deposed that he was one of the party with Lord
Ranelagh and some ladies. He said—l was at the ter-
minus with my friends, and being in front I got through
the barrier first, and turned round. I saw the constable
and porter on the platform. Lord Ranelagh and a lady
were close to the gate, and he put his shoulders to it.
A man put his arm over the barrier and laid hold of his
Lordship, and improperly held him by the collar. His
Lordship had a stick. Two men afterwards held his
Lordship by the collar. No blows were struck. I
watched carefully. Threats were made, but no blows
were given by his Lordship with his hand or stick.
Mr. TRAILL said the law was stringent in protecting
the humblest constable; if even he held up his finger,
persons were bound to submit.

Lord Ranelagh—l was excited to the highest degree.
Lord Alfred Spencer Churchill said—He saw Lord
Ranelagh push the gate as hard es he could, having a lady
with him. Saw no violence used by Lord Ranelagh. It
was just possible that he did. Two railway men rushed
et Lord Ranelagh, and a police officer collared him.
The sergeant in plain clothes then came and appre-
hended him.

Captain Jennings, of Piccadilly, denied that his friends
had used blows in getting upon the platform. After
Sergeant Carpenter came he lost sight of his Lordship
(R inelagh), from whom he was separated by the con-
fusion. Was astounded at hearing that Lord Ranel►agh
had used violence.

Mr. TRAILL said that the evidence was as:contrary as
black is to white, and light to darkness. He should
leave the parties to deal with the case at the quarter
sessions. He was.sure the Commissioners would see their
officers protected, and the railway directors would take
their own steps. He would leave them to go to the
sessions.

Lord Ranelazh said he should take steps against Ser.
geant Carpenter. Two or three things ho should bring
against him.

Mr. Superintendent Mal'alien said he was prepared to
go into anything against his sergeant at once.
Mr. TRAXLL said that might be done hereafter.
Mr. Mallalien said he could not consent to let it rest
there. The Commissioners were out of town, but on
Thursday he should be prepared with steps to proceed
further in the matter.
It was then agreed between the magistrate, Mr. Super-
intendent Mallslieu, and Lord Ranelagh and friends, to
attend the court for that purpose.
The parties then retired.
WESTMINSTER.
Andrew Mac Lean, a journeyman tailor of wild ap-
pearance, about forty years of age, living at 17, Dacre-
street, Westminster, was charged' with attempting to
d
muTrdheerwhiifse,wwi fheobhyanging her.
had an infant in her arms and two chil-
dren•
h
of the ages of three and eight years by her side,
expressed the strongest disinclination to prosecute, de-
claring, with an Irish accent, that he Was too.good a
hnstpind and the father of her children.
Mr. BURRELL said that the charge was of so serious a
nature that he must proceed with it.

The wife—He is too good a husband. I'm a very bad
woman, and abuse him very ranch when he's been drink-
ing. I'll not speak against my own husband.
Mr. Moran, an inspector of the B divi,ion, baviug
stated that there was a witness who could give very im-
portant testimony,
Mr. BURRELL directed that she should be called.
Mary Rigg, of 17, Deere street, Westminster, sworn—
Tiltr, prisoner and his wife occupy the next room to me
and my husband. Between twelve and one this morn-
ing we were abed and awoke by a great noise, and
heard the oldest girl (the child eight years of age)
say, "Father, father, do let mother down; pray, let
another come down." Directly after this the, girl