The Sun.
London, England, 1851-01-14 00:00:00

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fully cognizant of the whole transaction, and before the
trial closed the jury would b eetlvi;,ceci ;het the., note
had been fairly and legally negotiated.
Mr. Dillon was called to prove that Mr. Russell was a
party to the note. In September lest he was the
publisher of the Weekly Chronicle, and in the courme
of his duty he informed Mr. Russell that 751.
was duo to a Mr. George, as rent of the
premises in the Strand. Mr. Russell promi, ed to make
provision for this debt, but subsequently he refused to
do so unless Mr. Doyle, his partner, inserted in the paper
an article which had been written by Mr. Seyni, ur,
a barrister. Mr. Doyle, however, declined to let the
article appear, and as the landlord was prestiug for his
rent, and Mr. Russell had failed to bring forth his
promised funds, Mr. Doyle drew the note in question
for 851., which was given to Mr. Jacquet, the tavern-
keeper of Clare-market, in consideration of 751. money
advanced, and 10/., the price of some refreshments which
had been supplied to the Weekly Chronicle establish-
ment. This note was shown to Mr. Russell previously
to its being handed to Mr. Jacquet, and he saw that it
had been drawn by Mr. Doyle for self and partner, end
after it reached Mr. Jacquet's hand he personally
thanked that gentleman for having accommodated the
firm, and expressed a hope that the accounts would
shortly come in and enable them to refund the 751
Cross-examined—Witness was not aware that the
partnership agreement provided that no one but Mr.
Russell was to draw bills or notes in the name of the
firm. Mr. Doyle bad to his knowledge drawn two other
bills on behalf of the firm. Witness wrs an uncertifi-
cated bankrupt, but he was making an arrangement with
his creditors, and hoped ultimately he should be able lo
pay 20a. in the pound. Hitherto, however, he had not
paid any thing; nor did he bring any ready money into
the Weekly Chronicle establishment, although he was
admitted a partner at the instance of a Mr. Dunphey.
The banking account of the firm was entered in the
name of. Mr. Russell, but Mr. Doyle, he believed, brought
3001. into the speculation; and if notes which had
been accepted in witness's name, on security of wit.
ness's wife's property could be considered as cash. he
had advanced money to a similar extent. The bills
which he had already referred to as having been signed
by Doyle in the name of the firm, were drawn since the
attempt was made to declare him a bankrupt. Pre-
viously the bills were drawn and signed by Mr. Russell,
but these bills were more in the nature of private debts
than partnership transactions, and they were now the
subject of litigation.
Re-examined—Witness was quite positive the note
was drawn with the knowledge, if not with the absolute
consent of Mr. Russell, and he was equally as certain
that Mr. Doyle was not prohibited by the partnership
agreement from accepting bills or drawing notes on be-
half of the firm.

Mr. Robert Jacquet, who cashed the note at the in-
stance of Mr. Doyle and the last witness, stated that the
Weekly Chronicle establishment had owed him 301.
for refreshments, and when he was asked to
discount the note now in dispute, Mr. Russell
arranged with him that 10/. of that amount should be
considered as duo from th© firm, and it was therefore
added to the note. Witness gave a cheque for the 751.,
which was duly honoured, and which he now produced,
and had.alway s understood that it was drawn with the
sanction of Mr. Russell. He paid the note away to Mr.
Cooper, the baker, on the 10th of October.
Cross-examined—Had never received any notice or
intimation from Mr. Russell that 'Mr. Doyle was not au-
thorised to draw bills or notes in the name of the firm,
though he had often had conversation with him on the
subje ct of the partnership disputes. Two other
drawn by Mr. Doyle for the firm, bud since come into
his hands, and had since been honoured. On one °ma •
sion Mr. Russell bad a conversatiem with him about this
very note, and Mr. Russell then said to him, "I shall pay
the 101., but Mr. Doyle will pay the 751." Witness
slid he could recognize no such arrangement ; the
money was advanced to the Weekly Chronicle establish-
ment, and the firm must be held liable for the amount.

Mr. Cooper. the other indorsee, stated that he received
the note in part payment of an account from the last
witness on the 10th of October. lie held the note till
the 19th cf the following November, when he indorsed
it to the present plaintiff, with whom he dealt for flour.

Cross-examined—He was confident the note was not
in his post:ession after it became due. He received
notice of its dishonour from Mr. Dives, and told him
that he must sue the drawers.

Mr. Sergeant SEE was afraid he should be unable
to establish the defendant's plea after this evidence, and
he therefore thought it better to stop the case here and
allow a ver,iict to be taken for the plaintiff.
The bill was then put in and read, and the jury, under
the direction of the Court, returned a verdict for the
plaintiff for the full amount claimed, with interest as
damages.

EXCHEQUER.-(THIS DAY.)

CRAWFORD V. COCKS AND OTHERS.

This action was brought against Messrs. Cocks and
Biddulph, the bankers, to recover the sum of 5361.
10s. 6d., which it was alleged they had paid out of the
plaintiff's account without his authority. It was tried
before the Lord Chief Baron at the last sittings after
term in Middlesex. The plaintiff was nonsuited.
Sir FREDERICK THESIGER now applied for a rule to
show cause why the nonsuit should not be set aside and
a new trial had, and why, if it should become necessary,
the plaintiff should not be at liberty to amend the decla-
ration by striking out the names of two of the defendants.
It appeared that these two defendants had become part.
ners after the transactions which constituted the subject
matter of the action, and the main question was whether
they were liable for the money which the plaintiff
alleged had been paid without his authority or sanction
previous to their becoming partners in the banking firm.
The particulars of the case were wholly devoid of any
general interest.

The COURT took time to consider their decision.

MARLBRO'-STREET.--(THISDAY.)

DARING ROBBERY.— William Harrop, a well-dressed
man, was placed before Mr. Bingham, charged with
stealing two gold chains from the shop of Mr. Attenbo-
rough, silversmith, &c., Piccadilly.
George Rowe, shopman in the employ of Mr. Attcn-
borough, stated that about five o'clock last night the
prisoner came into his master's shop and asked tolsee
some gold guard chains. Witness showed him eight,
which the prisoner looked at, and then asked if he (wit-
ness) had not some larger. Witness pretended to go
round the counter to get some more, and suspecting the
prisoner, he kept his eye upon him, and saw him
put one chain into his great-coat pocket. Witness then
prcduced two more, but'found that two of the original
eight were deficient. He told the prisoner that would
not do, and deired him to pull the chain out of his
coat pocket. The prisoner said, " What do you mean?"
and before witness could secure him he contrived to
return the two chains and place them on the counter.
The prisoner then ran out of the shop, and witness's
fellow-shopman ran after him and gave him into custody.
The prisoner, who has committed several other
offences of a similar nature, and who, it was understood,
was concerned in a recent extensive burglary at Clap-
ham, was remanded for a week.

SOUTIMARK.—(THIS DAY,)
ASSAULT UPON THE CLOWN OF THE SURREY
THEATRE.—John Shaw was brought before Mr.
A'l3ecke,tt, charged with committing a violent and un-
provoked assault en Mr. Anderson, the clown of the
Surrey Theatre.
Complainant, whose right eye was much bruised, said,
that after performing in the Surrey Theatre last night,
he went into the Surrey Coffee-house close by. While
sitting there the prisoner and four others entered the
house and commenced using bad language. The pri-
sonar, who seemed to be their leader, Caine up to witness
and challenged him to fight, at the same time pulling off
his coat and list, and throwing them on the floor. He
called the landlord anti desired him to remove the pri-
soner, when the latter suddenly turned round and struck
witness a tremendous blow on the right eye, which nearly
stunned him. The police was immediately called.in, and
after a severe struggle ho was secured. Ho knew
nothing of the prisoner or his companions, but he be-
lieved the disturbance was got up for the purpose of
plunder.
Mr. West, the proprietor of the coffee-house, corrobo-
rated the prosecutor's statement.
The constable stated that the prisoner was ono of the
men tried and acquitted recently for the late plate rob-
bery in the Strand.
Mr. A'BECKETT said it was a very violent and unpro-
voked assault, for which he should fine him 403., and
in default of payment commit him to the House of Cor-
rection for a mouth.

LYME.—On Thursday morning, the 2d instant,
about two o'clock, during a tremendous gale of wind, with
the wind blowing strongly from the south-west, the coast-
guard man on duty at \Vhitlands, about one mile and a half
westward of Lyme, observed a vessel in distress, near the
dangerous reef of rocks in that locality, when he fired a
pistol and showed. a blue light, which was answered by
cheers from the crew of the vessel. The man then
hastened for assistance, but on his return found the vessel a
total wreck, and the crew drowned. Fragments of the vessel
have since been washed ashore, together with a tin case, with
the name " Angelina" marked thereon, and the London
agent, Mr. Frederick La Marke, also inserted. Three of the
bodies (two men and a boy) have since been picked up in
Lyme Cobb, and one other body had been found near the
spot of the catastrophe, and various articles of wearing ap-
parel have also been washed ashore. An inquest was held
on the bodies found at Lyme on Saturday last, before S.
Cory, Esq., coroner, when a verdict of "Accidentally drowned"
was returned. This melancholy event has cast a gloom over
the town not easily to be described. The bodies of the ill-
fated men were consigned to their mother earth in Lyme
churchyard on Monday afternoon, followed by many most
, respectable persons; and the ships in the harbour testified
their respect by hoisting their colours half-mast high.—
Salisbury Herald.

ASYLUM Fox DEAF AND DUMB CHILDREN.-A
half-yearly general meeting of the donors and subscribers of
this charity was held yesterday, at the London Tavern,
Bishopsgatesstreet- ;. W. Nottidge, Esq., the treasurer to the
asylum, presided. The Secretary read a report for the past
yesr, from which it appeared that the receipts, including a
balance of 1,413/. is. 3d., annual subscriptions 1,9291. 165.,
legacacies 2,0071.65. 101., life subscriptions 387/. 95., dona-
tions, &c., amounted to 10,984/. Bs. Id., and after deducting
the expenditure there was a balance in hand of 1,648/.lBs. lid.
The total number admitted to the institution since its esta-
blishment was 2,292. The system of teaching adopted was
based on the most scientific principles which the research of
modern times has developed, with reference to Imparting in-
struction to the deaf and dumb. The report was adopted,
and the officers for the ensuing year were appointed. Thirty
children of both sexes were then elected from the list of 56
candidates, and the proceedings terminated with a vote of
thanks to the chairman.
;The accounts of the state of trade in the provinces
during the past week show undiminished steadiness, the
only checks to the extension of business being the lowness of
stocks and the tendency of manufacturers to demand higher
rates. The recent advance in the Irish linen market appears
also to be well maintained, while at the various meetings of
the irou-masters the existence of improved prospects has been
I generally admitted.

SUN,

LONDON,