The Sun.
London, England, 1867-10-31 00:00:00

THAMES.

FRAUDS ON TIM LONDON AND ST. KATHERINE
DOCK COMPANY.—John Holt, a labourer, was
brought before Mr. B,mson charged with attempting
to defraud the London and St. Katherine Dock
Company of 2s. 6d.
A man was committed by Mr. Benson last week
for a precisely similar offence. The dock company
have been frequently defrauded by a set of lazy
scoundrels, who mix among the numerous gangs of
men as their names are called over at the end of a day's
work, answer to names as they are called over, and
obtain half• a-crown for a day's work although they
have done no work at all. The dock company have
prosecuted many of these skulkers, but the frauds
still continue. Latterly, in consequence of increased
vigilance on the part of the dock, although nume-
rous frauds have been attempted, they have not been
successful. Yesterday afternoon, while Mr. Baker,
one of the warehouse keepers, was paying some of the
men, the prisoner made his appearance and called
his name Holt. He was told to stand aside. Some-
time afterwards he presented himself at the window
of the pay-office. Mr. Baker had then paid all but
the prisoner, who had a tin ticket, which he said
was given to him that morning, and entitled him to
a day's work. Mr. Baker asked him where he had
been at work, to which he made the vague reply,
"In a warehouse." Mr. Baker said there were a
great many warehouses, and asked him in which he
had been at work ? The prisoner said he did not
know. Mr. Baker sent for all the warehouse
keepers, 16 in number, who all said in the pri-
soner's presence that he had not been at work in
any of their departments or warehouses. The pri-
soner was then given into the custody of Ross, a
dock constable, and charged with attempting to
obtain a half-crown by false pretences. Mr. Mum-
ford, the superintendent of the dock police, said
he made all manner of excuses to him, and at
last said ho was taken ill and could not
work, and had nothing to eat for twenty-four
hours, that he intended to mention his inability
to work to the wharfinger, and that he could not
find him. The prisoner also said that he laid down
in a warehouse, and fell asleep. It appeared the
prisoner would have received a half-crown if he had
not shown such impatience in calling out his name
before the warehouse keeper arrived at it on the
list.

Mr. Benson committed the prisoner for trial.

THREE POLICEMEN 81107 IN IRELAND.

DUBLIN, Wednesday.

Captain Warren, one of the alleged Fenians ar-
rested at Dunglrvan, was arraigned to-day at the
Commission. He claimed a mixed jury of Irish-
men and Americans, which was refused by the
court. fie then directed his counsel to withdraw
from his defence. The Attorney-General then
proceeded to state the case.
A policeman was shot this morning on Welling-
ton-quay. He is severely wounded. The parti-
culars of the occurence have not yet been ascer-
tained.

Two policemen were shot. It is feared both are
morknhlT ,rvuuLlea. They were standing at the
opposite side of the street, and the murderer
having shot one, walked over and fired at the
other.

MARKETS—(This Day,)

METROPOLITAN CATTLE.

Our market to-day was but moderately supplied with
beasts. The best breeds were in fair request at full
prices. Otherwise the beef trade was in a sluggish state,
on former terms. The highest quotation was ss. per 81bs.
The number of sheep were rather limited, nevertheless
sales progressed slowly at Monday's currency. • The
best Downs and half-breds sold at 4s. 10d. per 81bs. Primo
small calves supported previous rates, but inferior vea 1
was rather cheaper. Prices ranged from 4s. 4d. to ss. 4d.
per 81bs. Pigs, the supply of which was good, were a
dull inquiry, at about stationary prices—viz., from 3s. 4d.
to 4s. 2d. per 81bs. Mulch cows were very dull.
Per 81bs. to sink the offal.

s de d e d s d
Crse Ss inf. beasts... 3 4 3 6 Pme ors-wool sheep 4 2 4
Second quality do ..3 8 4 0 Prime S'thdown 00 4 8 4 0
Prime large oxe❑ ..4 2 t 6 Large coarse ealres 4 I 4 6
Prime Sc4to, &c.... 4 8 5 0 Prime small do 4 10 5 2
Crse. and int. sheep. 3 4 3 6 Large hogs
.3 4 3 8
Second quality d...) ..3 8 4 u dual'. porkers 3 11 4 4
Suckling calves, 21a to 258 ; and quarter old-store pigs, Z3l
to 27s each.

Head of stock on sale.
Total supply. i Foreign supply.
Bats - 300
Cows — C0w5.....
Sheep and lambs 3, 6() Sheep an! lunbs
Calves 9l Cllvei .
rigs 3lO Pigs 5O

MEAT.
NEWGATE AND LEADENDALL.
Beef
Mutton 8 2 to 4 6 I Pork
Per 81b by the carcase.