The Sun.
London, England, 1858-12-27 00:00:00

FOREIGN.

THIS DAYS MARKETS.

Sharel Railwayp.

I Paid Closing i Business
Price. Done.

CORN EXCHANGE.
The provincial markets held towards the close of last
Week were steady for selected samples of wheat, and the
best barley, at very full prices. Other kinds, however,
moved off slowly, on former terms. Oats, beans and peas
wore a dull inquiry; but the transactions in flour were
rather on the increase.

Antwerp & Rotterdam
Ardennes

5 51

BalL&S.Fran.,Lim.7p.c.
Belgian East. Junction
Beziers to Graissessao
Carmeaux Mine & Rail
Dutch Rhenish

f d pi
1 It I

2' 2
3
27 28

Throughout the Continent wheat has met a dull sale, at
barely stationary prices. Spring corn has been heavy.
The arrivals of English grain to our market, last week,
were only moderate. From :abroad we received 2,932
quarters of wheat, 20,088 of barley, 12,559 of oats, 2,716 of
beans, 650 peas, 22 sundry seeds, 1,925 sacks and 27 bar-
rels of flour.

7i 71

4k 41 p

MANSION-HOUSE.

THE SUN, LONDON, MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 27, 1858.

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.
(Before Mr. Commissioner Goulburn.)
TRADER DEBTOR SUMMONS.-SHARE BROKING.

SHERIFFS' COURT.
(Before Mr. Prendergast, Q.C.)
SERVANTOALISM-MISTRESS DON'T SUIT ME:-

HEARNE V. GREENWOOD.

LA IV INTELLIGENCX.-(THIS DAY.)

Mr. Sherwood appeared in support of a trader debtor
summons, calling upon the alleged debtor to show cause
why he did not pay a certain debt, or, in other manner,
comply with the provisions of the act of Parliament in that
respect. Mr. Sherwood said the summons was a dishonoured
cheque for £2OO, and he understood the answer would be
that there was a good defence to the action.
Mr. Chidley, for the alleged debtor, said such was the
fact, and he would wish to examine the party who made
the claim.

His Honour said that might be done as far as referred to
the ground of the claim.

As these cases are deemed private meetings, although
frequently argued in open court, no names were given, and
the facts only went to show that there had been extensive
transactions between the parties in shares and debentures,
the result of which, in the present instance, was that, in
the nature of a settlement, claimant had been paid £3OO in
cash, and a £2OO cheque, to be held over for two days, but
when presented payment was refused, on certain grounds
on which a motion was pending. •
His Honour said that, the plaintiff having been examined,
he would call the defendant.

Defendant was briefly examined, and Mr. Chidley sub-
mitted no bond ought to be asked for, and his client would
deposit £2OO in court.

His Honour said that the Act of Parliament did not
admit of that course, and, on the application of Mr. Chidley,
the time for entering it was enlarged to 14 days.

This was an action for one month's wages alleged to be
due under the following peculiar circumstances :
Plaintiff, who told her tale with considerable dignity,
said she went into defendant's service at the annual wage
of M. This sum she was at first to receive monthly. But
the very first day defendant behaved to her it* a most scan-
dalous manner, and plaintiff gave her notice.
His Honour—What, give notice the first day ?

Plaintiff—Yes ; she behaved more like a savage than a
mistress. At the end of the week she told me to go, and
threw me and my box into the street together.
Defendant said that plaintiff had greatly misstated the
transactions between them. The girl conducted herself
very badly, and used to go about the house with her hair
turned back and a bow of light-coloured ribbons at the
back of her head. (Laughter.) She refused to wear a
cap.

His Honour—A cap is much more becoming. I never
heard of such a thing. What can be more becoming than
to see a servant modestly and cleanly dressed ? Bows,
indeed.

Defendant—She was only with mo one week, and that
money I have paid into court.

Plaintiff—Oh, I gave you a month's notice and agreed
to remain, although you did not suit me at all, but you
would not let me.

Defendant—She did all she could to annoy me. She
used to lay in bed in the morning till seven o'clock.
Plaintiff—You had a good character with me from my
previous place. I was there nine months.
His Honour—Although I dare say they put up with a
great deal. (Laughter.) I think plaintiff is entitled to a
verdict, but I would advise her to wear caps and not flaunt-
ing bows. That frightful love of fine things is the ruin of
half the servants in London.
Verdict for plaintiff.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.-(THIS DAY.)

A young boy, about 10 years of age, who gave the name
of Green, was charged with stealing a piece of butcher
meat, about three pounds weight, from the stall of Mr.
Harrington, butcher, High-street, Aldgate, on Friday
night last.
Remanded, to make inquiries about him.

William Steßand, aged 22, a gamester bagatelle player,
was charged with stealing from the house of Mr. William
Allen, tavern-keeper, Blackfriars-road, on Friday night,
19 bagatelle balls, value £4 10s. ; also with stealing 31
bagatelle balls, the property of Mr. Charles Kean, of the
value of £6, on FridaY afternoon.
Committed for trial at the Sessions. -

John Hoffman, aged 23, a jobbing carman, was charged
with assaulting his master, Mr. John Mowat, Crutchet-
friars, and his clerk, and also with assaulting the police-
constable who took him into custody, on Friday afternoon.
The prisoner, who had been previously convicted of a
similar offence, was found guilty, and sentenced to 16 days'
imprisonment, with hard labour.