The Sun.
London, England, 1869-11-19 00:00:00

LAW AND POLICE.

TIIR HANDY BOOK FOR TNVESTORS."—An injunction
has been moved for, in Vice-Chancellor Manna's Court, to
restrain the publication of a pamphlet, entitled " The
Handy Book for Investors," which, it was alleged, con-
tained matter detrimental to the financial position of the
Prudential Assurance Company. Mr. Finlaison, of the
National Debt Office, and others had made affidavits of the
perfect solvency of the company. On behalf of the pub-
lisher, Mr. Effingham Wilson, it was stated that the publi-
cation of the pamphlet complained of was put a stop to the
moment he was cognisant that the statements were
objected to. He would give an undertaking to that effect
until the hearing of the cause. The matter then dropped.
HIRING PIANOS.—An action has been brought by Cramer
and Co. in the Court of Queen's Bench for the value of a
pianoforte disposed of by the defendant. The piano was sent
on the principle of its being paid for by way of hire
until the sum paid amounted to the price. The owners
believed that the defendant had disposed of the piano
before the payment was completed, and asked for it back,
but were told that it was in Scotland, having been
bought for a friend who had taken it there and
not paid the hire. The price was £23, of which
£2l had been paid and £5 103. more offered, but the action
was brought on the ground of wrongful disposal. The
jury who heard the case found for the defendant, and the
question was whether the verdict could be held. After
some discussion, the Court suggested a stet processus, and
the case was put off.

A SrNonLAR CASE.—An action has been brought in the
Court of Queen's Bench, by a young woman, who, while
standing in a butcher's shop, was accidentally stabbed by a
knife which the butcher had under his arm. The Court
gave judgment for the defendant, on the ground that he
did not know the woman was behind him.

A CHANGE OF DOMICILE. —A special case, stated for the
opinion of the Court of Exchequer by the Queen's Remem-
hrancer, has been tried in that court. A claim was made
by the Crown upon the executors of the late Mr. Robert
Hastie, and the question was -whether he had not lost
his domicile of origin, and acquired another in
India, which continued till his death. It seemed
he was born in Scotland in 1785, and went
to Calcutta, where his uncles were in business as
the firm of Stewart and Co. His brothers afterwards
joined him, and they all became partners in the firm. In
1828 Mr. Robert Hastie came to England for his health,
intending to return to India. He travelled about England
for some years, and died from a fit. The question was whether
his property was chargeable with legacy duty. The court
said cases of this description must be judged according to
circumstances. The testator had left Scotland at an early
age, making India his permanent home, and it was clear he
meant to return there. Judgment must he given against
the Crown.

CHARGE AGAINST A BANKRUPT.—SamueI Cohen, formerly
a piece-broker, and now a bankrupt, has been charged on
remand at the Guildhall with perjury. There were three
charges against him. First, for concealing his property ;
second, for accounting for his failure by fictitious losses ;
third, for cemmitti -g perjury in his examination before
the Registrar. Evidence was given in support of these
statements, and a warrant was obtained against the
prisoner's son, who was implicated. The case was re-
manded, bail being refused.

AR EON AT A PUBLIC-HOUSE.-At Southwark Police-court
Mr. John Co 3ac.c, late proprietor of a public-house in the
Borough, has Leen brought up for final examination after
fl:reo months' detention in prison, on • a charge
of setting fire to his Louse. The how;e was
found to be on fire in several places at once,
inflammable matter was piled up under the stairs, and
open vessels containing spirit wore about. A blow ripe,
with the bowl end full of cotton, saturated with benzine,
was found under the spirit casks. The prisoner was com-
mitted for trial.

The Prince of Wales will exhibit stock at the
Birmingham Cattle Show for the first time this year. It is
expected that his Royal Highness will be on a visit to the
Duo n'Oar Ereebam, at the timo of tho