The Sun.
London, England, 1867-03-21 00:00:00

WESTMINSTER.

ATTEMPT TO ASSAULT A MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT.—
A very extraordinary mass of rags and filth, passing by
the name of Arthur Conlan, was charged with a series of
assaults.

Mrs. Mary Ann Burrows, the wife of a gentleman's ser-
vant, said that at 7 last evening she was returning home,
when she saw the defendant approaching on the narrow
pavement near Chester-mews, and stepped on one side to
avoid him. Defendant followed, and made a grab at her,
and she fell heavily upon her head.
Mr. Dan Digby said that he witnessed the defendant's
conduct, and seeing its results, followed him. When he
got into Holston-street ho found himself suddenly attacked
by defendant, who gave him a violent blow on the mouth,
and afterwards kicked him.

Mr. Herbert, M.P., 31, Eccleston-square, said he was
coming down Halken-street, when he was informed of de-
fendant's conduct to the woman and its consequence.
Defendant then pushed violently against him, and assaulted
a gentleman behind him. After this he rushed towards
complainant, and made a blow at him. He then turned
round and struck another person. Complainant and the
others followed until they could see a policeman to give him
in charge, when defendant, taking up a large stone,
swore he would dash his brains out, and then again
attempted to strike him. Immediately after this he
rushed upon another gentleman and kicked him in
the groin. They pursued the defendant into the Green-
park, near Hyde-park-corner, where he was taken in
charge.
The defendant said that he had been ill-used by other
people, and was being followed by a great number when
he merely took his own part.
Mr. Digby said that there was no one following when he
assaulted Mrs. Burrows.

Mr. Herbert said there was only four persons in all
following when he was guilty of the conduct he had de-
scribed.

Mr. Arnold said ho did not believe a word of defendant's
story, and should commit him for two months, and re-
quire him to find bail for four months' more.

THAMES.

THE DANGERS OF DRUNKENNESS.—WiIIiam Bunrod
Baldoy, a man about 50 years of age, and described as a
master mariner, was brought before Mr. Partridge charged
with being drunk and incapable of taking care of himself.
Peter Ward, police-constable, No. 210 K, stated that he
saw a mob collected round the prostrate form of the
prisoner, who was on the ground helplessly intoxicated
last night in the Mile-end-road.
Mr. Partridge—He had a gold chain in his possession,
and 12s. in silver. Has he lost his watch ?
Witness—Yes, sir; he was robbed of his watch before
I saw him, and his chain, from which it had been detached,
was hanging loosely before him.
Mr. Partridge asked the prisoner whan his ship arrived
here.
The Prisoner—l have'not been to sea for five years and
a half. I have retired from the service. I was with a
few friends last night, and drank a little wine.
Mr. Partridge—No ; you drank a good deal of wine,
and have lost your watch. You are fined ss. The fine
was paid.
A DRUNKEN CABDRIVER.—WiIIiam Bartrop, a cabdriver,
badge No. 1520, was brought before Mr. Partridge, charged
by Police-constable 623 A, with being drunk and in-
capable of taking care of his horse and cab last night in
S tepney.

The policeman saw the prisoner fall from the box of his
cab to the ground, raised him, and allowed him to go
away. The horse, and cab were taken to the station-
house yard. The prisoner came there soon afterwards
and demanded the restoration of his horse and cab. Ile
was very drunk and noisy, and was locked up.

The prisoner denied that he was tipsy; he was able to
walk to the station-house.

Mr. Partridge fined tho prisoner 55., which he paid.

LAMBETH.
THE CASE OF lIEs. RYVEs, THE CLAIMANT TO THE
THRONE OF ENGLAND.—ALLEGED GROSS IMPOSITION ON
THE PUBLIC.—At the sitting of the Court this morning a
gentleman, who was accompanied by Mrs. Ryves (the
lady whose case has been so frequently before the public
as claiming to be the lawful descendant of Prince George
of Cumberland, and therefore entitled to the throne of
England), made an application of an interesting character
to Mr. Paget, th 4 presiding magistrate.
The applicant said his object in coming before the Court
was to ask for a warrant on behalf of the lady with
him against a person who occupies a stall at the
Crystal Palace, and represents himself as the son
of Mrs. Ryves, and thereby obtaining money from
the public or those who might sympathise with that
lady. The worthy magistrate would no doubt remem-
ber that the case of Ryves v. the Attorney-General had
frequently and recently occupied the attention of the
various law courts; and, in fact, an appeal was now pend-
ing in the House of Lords for placing that lady in posses-
sion of her rights as the legal descendant of his Royal
Highness Prince George Duke of Cumberland. The per-
son complained of had taken the stall and put his name
and the name of the lady over it, and had thus obtained
money for his goods upon the faith of his being connected
with that lady.
Mrs. Ryves—You must, sir, recollect the late trial in
the Probate of "Ryves v. the Attorney-General."
Mr. Paget—Yes, it was a question of the pedigree of
Mrs. Ryves.
The applicant—Yes, sir ; she claims to be the descen-
dant of the late Duke of Cumberland.
Mrs. Ryves—And the case is now pending on appeal
before the House of Lords.
The applicant continued and said the man at the Crystal
Palace had taken a stall, and represented himself as the
son of the lady who had been at great expense in conduct-
ing the trials for establishing her claim. That man was
no relation whatever to Mrs. Ryves, and therefore he asked
for a warrant against him.
Mr. Paget—For what do you ask me to grant a warrant?
The applicant said that the man stated he was the son
of Mrs. Ryves, well known to all the members of the late
Cabinet, and to many other peers and members of Parlia-
ment. He had also represented that he had received letters
from the whole of the Cabinet Ministers during the late
trial of "Ryves v. the Attorney-General."
Mr. Paget—But how will you reach him ? What is the
warrant for ? Has he obtained money by false pretences ?
The applicant said the man hid Uot received any money
as charity, but seeing the name and that of the lady over
the stall very many noblemen, and gentleman, and ladies
went to the stall and took his goods without asking the
price and gave him money.
Mr. Paget—lf you say that any person has received
money under false pretences then you can bring that per-
son before m 4.
The Applicant--He told me that the parties who took
his goods paid him money without asking him the price.
He has not taken anything as a gift.
Mr. Paget—Unless you find he has asked for money,
representing
b I think your application for a
warrant o himself
has represented himself as the
n of 3iir
ss. premature.
Ryves, d
falsely,
obtained money or credit, then I
sa
nlf
can listen to your application.
The Applicant—l cannot say that.
Mr. Paget—lf any noblemen or gentlemen come here and
in consequence of his
tiiovneli him money
,thenl mwoillgyrant a warrant.
fsaalyse they
representation,
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SHOCKING CASE OF CRUELTY TO A CHILD.—At
the Lincoln assizes yesterday Alfred Blow, 20, labourer,
and Sarah Blow, 22, man and wife, were charged with the
wilful murder of Elizabeth, otherwise Eliza Hannah
Glover, at Gainsborough, on the 14th of January. The
medical evidence showed that the poor child had been
virtually starved, and was covered with marks of brutal
ill-treatment, which was spoken to by several witnessses.
The prisoners were found guilty, and each sentenced to 15
years' penal servitude.
DEATH OF AN EMINENT AGRICULTURIST.—On the
13th inst., at Landport, near Lewes, died, aged 80, Mr
John Ellman, a well-known and highly-esteemed agricul-
turist. Mr. Ellman was the son of the introducer of the
improved Southdown sheep, and was himself an authority
on agricultural affairs. Ho was highly respected, and was
for many years a magistrate and deputy lieutenant of the
county. He was married on the 25th of February, 1811,
to Catherine Springate, the third daughter of John and
Mary Boys, of Betshanger, Kent, by whom he had eight
children, of whom five sons and two daughters are now
living. He survived his wife but eight months,—.3laid-
steno Journal.