The Sun.
London, England, 1867-12-18 00:00:00

TEE DC,TBLIA PROSECU2YOIVS.

In cohhection with the prosecution at Dublin of Mr.
John Martin and Messrs. Waters, Scanlan, and Lalor,
for taking part in the funeral procession, some unexpected
incidents occurred. Before witnesses were caiLd Mr.
Martin offered to facilitate the Crown in proving his con-
duct upon the day in question, and at a subsequent stage
tendered himself for examination, but his assistance was
declined. Mr. A. M. Sullivan, who had been summoned by
the police, took advantage of this circumstance to deliver 9,
characteristic address, which the magistrates but feebly'
endeavoured to prevent. He denounced it as a personal
indignity to the editor of a national journal—the
Action—to summon him as a Crown witness, and
declared that he would refuse to be sworn. He avowed
that he openly and deliberately took part in the proces-
sion ; andalthough Mr. Murphy informed him that he did
not intend to examine him, he proceeded to charge the
Government with a cowardly attempt to get him im-
prisoned for contempt when they dared not to prosecute
him as a Fenian, knowing that they would not get a jury
to convict him. After this display, which called forth
some applause in court, the business was proceeded with.
Superintendent Halve was examined as to the character
of the procession. He proved the wearing of crape, green
ribands, and rosettes. At one point he estimated the
numbers at 25,000, including 2,000 or 3,000 women. He
deposed to the speechniaking by Mr. Martin at the ceme-
tery. On cross-examination he admitted that every-
thing was orderly so far as he saw. Inspector O'Connor,
the next witness, estimated the numbers at 20,000.
Another epic incident occurred. Sir J. Gray, following
the example of Mr. Sullivan, addressed the bench, as he
stated, under unpleasant circumstances. At an advanced
hour on Saturday he heard that the Crown "intended to
summon" some of the gentlemen connected with his
establishment, and not wishing to subject them to the con-
sequences of a refusal, as he knew they would refuse to be
examined, he called upon the Crown prosecutor, and said,
" Summon me, and deal with me." lie added that he
attended to shew his respect for the court, but he wished
" to state most distinctly that he would never consent to be
examined as a Crown witness." He informed the bench
that he was going to England to spend the Christmas,
and would not attend, and he was generous enough to add
that he did not blame the police or the Crown prosecutor,but
simply desired to state " with the most profound respect
for the bench and the court, I will not be a witness "
a declaration which evoked loud applause in the court.
Mr. Sullivan thereupon exclaimed, "It is an infamous
conspiracy," and with this highly-effective situation the
first act in the prosecution closed. The case was con-
cluded yesterday. The magistrates reserved judgment.

OUTRAGE ON A. Boit. —On Monday evening, while
a little boy about seven years of age, named Warrington,
was playing along with some companions at a game which
they called " Fenian," two Irishmen came up and laid
hold of the little fellow. Then, whilst one of them held
him, the other put some powder or a similar substance
into his trousers. A light was then applied, and the poor
child was very much burned. Information was given to
Cie police, but the miscreants have not yet been captured.
—Yorkshire Post.

GREAT JEWEL ROBBERY" AT MR. CRACE'S.—
A most audacious burglary and robbery of jewellery, to
the value of more than £.500, has just been committed at
the family residence of Mr. J. C. Crace; the well-known art
decorator, of Wignaore-street, Cavendish-square. From the
most authentic information that canoe procured on the spot,
and which agrees with what has been forwarded to the
various stations of the City and Metropolitan police, the
following particulars may be relied on :—On Monday even-
ing, between seven and nine o'clock, Mr. and Mrs. Crace
and family were at dinner, according to the usual custom
of the house, and all the in-door servants were engaged in
their ordinary duties, Mr. Frederick Crace, in consequence
of a very severe cold, being confined to his room. During
the progress of the dinner one of the female servants had
occasion to speak to Mrs. Crace, and thinking that lady
had retired to her room,.:we_nt there and knocked.- No
answer being given, the servant knocked a second time,
and then tried the door, when she found it fastened.
Thinking probably that her mistress did not wish to be dis-
turbed at that hour, the servant came away. On mentioning
the matter down stairs to her f ellowser vants,that her mistress
was not to be interrupted at that time, she was surprised to
hear that Mrs. Crace was still in the dining-room, and had
never left during the whole of the dinner-time. Mrs. Crace
was at once made acquainted with the circumstance, and
Mr. Frederick immediately hastened to test the alarm of the
servant maid. He, too, discovered the room door fastened
inside—in fact, locked ; and without more ado he forced it/
open. On entering the room a most deplorable ticene of
confusion presented itself. All the drawers, dressing-
cases, desks, &c., and other elepositories had been vio-
lently forced open and rifled of their contents, and the
floor literally strewed knee-deep with articles of wearing
apparel, &c., which were either deemed too bulky, or which
the thieves, probably disturbed by the servant, as already
mentioned, had not time to pack up and carry off. On look-
ing round, an open window, which had incautiously been
left unfastened after dark, pointed to the facility which had
enabled the robbery to be so audaciously effected. Further
search led to the discovery that jewellery of various kinds,
to the extent of upwards of £5OO worth, had been carried
away. The name of Mr. Crace's private residence is Spring-
field, Dulwich, and it' is about five minutes' walk from
the railway station. It stands in its own grounds, and it is
quite evident that the robbery was planned and carried
out by some person or persons who knew the ways of the
house and the family well. It has not been openly stated
in what direction suspicion at present points, but the
public at large, to whom Mr. Crace is so well and widely
known, will deeply sympathise with him on this vexatious
loss.

CH RIST3IAS ORAT 0 R I OS. —The following oratorios
will be given during the present Christmas by the National
Choral Society, under the direction of Mr. G. W. Martin;
Band and chorus, 700 :—" Messiab,,, Christmas Eve .
" Creation," New Year's Day ; and " Elijah," January 8,
being the only occasions Mr. Santley will sing in these
oratorios at Exeter-hall this Christmas.
AMERICAN MAILS.—The United States' Post-
master-General having concluded a contract with
the Hamburg-American Steampacket Company for the
convoyance of a mail to Great Britain, that company's
steamers will, on and after the 10th of January next, leave
Southampton every alternate Friday, and New York on
and after the 14th of January next, every alternate Tues-
day, up to the Ist of April. From the Ist of April the
steamers will leave Southampton every Friday and New
York every Tuesday.

ARGYLL ROOMS.—In the prospectus put forward
at the commencement of the present season, the
proprietor intimated his belief that the costly, elegant, and
elaborate decorations and alterations made during the re-
was at the Argyll Rooms, and the improvements effected
in the orchestral and other departments, would have the
gratifying result of confirming the prestige of this esta-
blishment, and augmenting the patronage it has received
since it was first opened to the public. This desired end
has been already more than realised, for every thing that
be has recently done with the view of adding to the at-
tractiveness of his grand Terpeickerean Palace has
met with the approval and approbation of his patrons.
The celebrated Band of Fifty, under the direction of its
accomplished conductor, Signor L. Curti, as in former
seasons, includes in its ranks artistes of the highest repu-
tation. Its soloists, Messrs. Horton, Snellings, Graves,
Progatzky, Cliatteway, Chapman, Maby, Drury, Sloman,
Silverberg, and Signor Mosca, take rank with the most
eminent European instrumentalists. The varied and ex-
tensive repertoire of the Argyll Rooms has recently been
greatly enriched, and many rising native and foreign com-
posers have also contributed MS. works of sterling merit
during the recess ; Signor Mosca, amongst the latter, hold-
ing a prominent position. The series of performances of
popular old English ballads and choice operatic tnorceame,
by Signor Moses, on the euphonion, has proved so im-
mensely successful that it is to be continued until further
notice. The whole of the arrangements continue under
the vigilant superintendence of M. Grenet, and the pro-
prietor seems to have left nothing undone to ensure the
comfort and entertainment of his visitors.

THE INCAPABLES.-IVe know not upon whom
the blame lies, but we fear it will turn out to be a fact that
a battery of artillery was lately kept three days on board
ship between Jersey and Guernsey. They were put on
board, wo aro told, in the evening, and landed on the even-
ing of the third day. Ordinary passengers, not having the
advantages of official care, make the passage in less than
our hours.--iirmy and Nary Gazette.
The course of exchange at New York on London for bills
at 60 days' sight is about 1109 per cent. At this rate there
is no profit on the importation 01 gold from the United
tate'.