The Sun.
London, England, 1860-01-17 00:00:00

Mr. Mansfield (who for the first time took his seat
upon the bench as the newly-appointed magistrate
of this court), with violently assaulting Arthur
Morgan,

Complainant's right eye was frightfully contused,
and from his evidence it appeared that on Saturday
evening last he was on a visit to his sister, the wife

of a respectable tradesman in Brudenell-place, New
North-road, when he heard a man's voice above

threatening to murder any one who interfered with
him. Ills relative appeared greatly alarmed, and
complainant proceeded to the second floor for the
purpose of pacifying the prisoner if possible, bid
had scarcely reached the landing when he received
a heavy blow on the face from the fist of the defen-
dant, who stood there intoxicated. Complainant
fell backwards into the arms of his nephew, and
narrowly escaped being hurled over the rail of
banisters beneath.

This testimony was corroborated by the nephew,
and also by Mr. Stevens, landlord of the house in
question, all of whom declared that they were in
danger of their lives from Mr. Roney's violence.
The defendant protested that he had acted purely
in self-defence' the fact being that his private
apartment had been entered while he was amusing
himself in bed, smoking and singing, by the com-
plainant.

- This assertion was denied by all, and a poliee-
constable deposed to having heard defendant
threaten the lives of any who approached him.
Mr. Mansfield inquired whether Mr. Roney was
a lodger, and
Mr. Stevens observed that ho could not consider
him in that light, for he certainly had taken the
apartments about 12 months since for his sister, a
Mrs. Bennett, in -whose name the receipts were
always made out.
Mr. Hurlston, the chief clerk, recollected that,
some months since, defendant was charged at this
court for wilful damage at the house of Mr. Stevens
and ordered to pay £4, independent of finding sure-
ties to keep the peace.
Mr. Stevens said such had been the case. Mr.
Roney had broken through the room flooring with
a hammer, forced a hole through the ceiling, and
deluged an apartment beneath with water, to the
great astonishment of Mr. Stevens, jun., who was
teaching a lady singing at the time.
Setgeant Heath, N division, observed that defen-
dant's conduct was on that occasion so restive, it
became necessary to take him to the station-house
on a stretcher, and in a nude state, as he would not
dress himself.
Atter some evidence for the defence,
Mr. Mansfield inflicted a fine of 405., or in default
an imprisonment of two months.
The defendant was locked up in default.

COUNTRY MARKETS.

COLCHESTER-JAN. 14.

A fair supply of wheat ; the best samples were taken off
at about last week's rates ; the condition not improved.
Malting barleys are higher in price, and grinding samples
were easy to sell at low prices. Beans and peas in rather
soft condition, and rather cheaper, but a dull sale.
Wheat, white 44s to 50s Beans, Mazagan..32s to 364
red 38s to 46s Middle & small 36s to 44e
Barley 36s to 46s White peas 3Bs to 40a
Oats 2os to 24s Grey.. 32s to 36s

CHELMSFORD—JAN. 13.
The quantity of wheat shown to-day was fair for the
time of year, but very much of it in bad condition, with
a fair attendance. A very flat business, and the last week's
prices barely maintained for all qualities. Spring corn
looking down. Beans and peas is cheaper.
Wheat, white—. .41s to 50s Peas, Partridge ..37s to 38s
red 39s to 43s White 37s to 39s
Barley 30s to 37s Boiling 37s to 40s
Chevalier ....32s to 42s Dun 32s to 35$
Grinding. 21s to 26s Beans, Tick 3Bs to 40s
Malt 60s to 66s Harrow Ticks 40s to 431
Chevalier 63s to 68s Mazagan 35s to 37*
Oats 22s to 32.