The Sun.
London, England, 1859-11-01 00:00:00

MARLBOROUGH STREET.

ROBBERY AND ASSAULT WITH A KNIFE.—AIItOBIS
Johannus Corton, a Dutchman, described as a decorator, of
16, Great Newport• street, and also keeping a café, was
charged with stealing a looking-glass, of the value of £2,
under the following circumstances :
Mr. Debender said that on the previous night he was in
possession at the prisoner's house for poor rates and other
taxes, having a distress warrant on the goods in the name
of Corton. The prisoner, who had been out, came in, ac-
companied by two men, ono of whom was named Moody
and the other "Harry." The prisoner went up stairs and
came down again, and, with the two men, went out; and
on going upstairs to see if all was right he found that the
key of the first floor room was taken out of the door and the
door locked. He afterwards, with a man named Collopoy,
who was in possession for rent, broke open the door and
found that the glass was gone.

William Collopoy said ho was in possession for rent, the
amount being £66, and the landlord the Marquis of Salis-
bury. While in the kitchen the prisoner came in with two
others, .and while one of the men kept him and the last wit-
ness in conversation the prisoner wont up stairs and shortly
after came down, and with the two men went out. Suspect-
ing something wrong, he with the last witness broke open
the door, from which the key had been taken, and then dis-
covered that the glass was gone. lie sent for his son to
assist him, and on the prisoner coming back charged him
with stealing the glass. The prisoner thsn took up a knife
and cut his son across the knuckles. His son was unable
to attend. Prisoner said ho would " have their lives."

Tho constable who took the prisoner into custody proved
seeing the son's hand bleeding.

Mr. Beadon said it must be inquired into a good deal
more, and remanded the prisoner till Tuesday next.

CHARGE OP OBTAINING GOODS BY FALSE PRETENCES.
—James Richardson, a well-dressed person, was charged
with obtaining by false pretences 111 yards of black silk,
of the value of £t 10a., the property of Messrs. Marshall
and Snelgrove, silkmercers, &c., 151, Oxford street, and
brought up in custody of Sergeant Silverton, 293 A, by
whom ho was taken into custody at Romford.
Some evidence being given, the prisoner, at the request
of the solicitor for the Trade Protection Society, was re-
manded, it being stated that there would bo other cases
against him.

Superintendent Hannant, of the C division, watched the
case.

THAMES.

CHARGE AGAINST A PAWNBROKIM.—A poor woman,
named Ann Andrews, complained to Mr. Selfe that a pawn-
broker, named Samuels, carrying on business in Henry-
street, Limehouse, had taken excessive interest. She
redeemed several articles at ono time, and the amount paid
by her was Ils. 8?d. He made an overcharge of ls.
for interest.

Mr. Selfo—That is a large sum. Are you sure of that ?
Applicant— I am, sir. I cast up the interest very care-
fully, and I find an overcharge' of Is. fitd. I asked Mr.
Samuels to return the money, and he refused to do so.

Mr. Selfe—Did he give yDu the particulars ?
Applicant—No, sir, he did not. It was all charged in
the lump.

Mr. Selfo said the applicant might have a summons;
and as she was not aware of the precise sum charged as in-
terest on each article, the whole must be described in the

summons.

SAD EFFECTS OF THE STRIKE.—A poor, half-starved
woman applied to Mr. Selfe for some assistance and re-
lief from the poor-box fund under circumstances of a pain-
ful nature, and which have been too common in numerous
families since the unfortunate lock-out in the building
trade. The applicant said her husband had been out of
employ ever since the strike, and she had pawned and other-
wise disposed of every article she possessed, except three
chairs and a bed, for the maintenance of her chil-
dren, and the remaining articles must also go, unless
some humane persons would lend her a helping hand
or the magistrate would assist her. Her husband's tools
were pawned, and she was unable to reedeem them. Her
husband could go to a job.of work if she had the means of
redeeming his tools. If that was not done the whole family
must go to the workhouse.

Mr. Selfe—How many children have you?
The applicant—l have eight, sir—all under 13 years of
age. Dr. Atkins, of the Mile-end road, has attended some
of them in illness, and he can certify as to my honesty and
respectability, and that my husband is an industrious man.
My poor children, sir, are in a sad state.
Mr. Selfe—lt is a sad case. This is only one of many
arising from the effects of a strike. I don't know that I
shall bo justified in using the funds placed at my disposal
by benevolent persons in support of "lock-outs." It will
never do to pay "lock-outs" from the poor-box fund, and
some rule must be laid down or I shall be overwhelmed
with similar applications.

The applicant—My poor children, my husband, and my-
self have all suffered from want of nourishment. My hus.
band is anxious to resume his work, but ho cannot do so
until his tools are redeemed.

Mr. Selfe—lt is a deplorable state of things. I really
don't know what to do in this matter.

The applicant—Oh, sir, think of my poor children want-
ing bread and my home broken up. (Here she sobbed
loudly).
Mr. Selfe—Well, well, I will listen to your very earnest
appeal. Bring me a letter from Dr. Atkins certifying that
you and your husband are deserving persons, and worthy
of relief, and I will give you enough to redeem your hus-
band's tools. What is your husband ?

The applicant—He is a plasterer, sir. The poor woman
then retired with a lighter heart than she entered the court
with.

THIS DAY'S MARKETS.

HAY MARKETS.

SMITHFIELD.—Meadow hay, £2 10s to £4 48 ; clover,
£4 Os to £5 58 ; and straw, £1 4a to £1 10a per load.
A fair demand, at late rates.
CUMBERLAND.—Meadow hay, £2 108 to £4 4s; clover,
£4 Os to £5 5a ; and straw, £1 Os to £1 108 per load.
Both hay and straw wero in moderate request, on former
terms.

WimEcnarEL.—iloadow hay, £2los to Zi 4o; clove!,
At 4s to £5 ss; and straw, £1 4s to £1 8s per load.
Tondo steady.
COLONIAL.

TEA.—The market has been very quiet, a few samples
'of the fresh crop aro in the market, but no business of im-
portance has been recorded.
SUGAES.—Tho inquiries for British Plantation have
been rather more active, previous prices having been fully.
sustained. In the refined market no alteration can be re-
ported.
COFFEE.—Plantation Ceylon has been in demand, and a
few fine qualities have realised high rates.
RICE.—A steady business has been transacted for home
consumption, at about previous prices.
CINNAMON.—At public sale there was a brisk competi-
tion, and the finer qualities sold at an advance of 2d to 3d
per lb on the prices realised at the last July sales.
FRITI.T.—The general demand for currants continues
active, and full prices are obtained for good and fine
qualities.
SALTrirrms —The market' is quiet, with little change to
note in value.
TALLow.—Speculative dealings have been less active,
but a fair consumptive demand has been experienced.
P.Y.C., on the spot, is quoted 59s 3d to 59s 6d, and Da to
59s 3d for the end of the year.

COAL MARI
(Prices of Coal per Ton at
s. d.
Burshope 13 0
Bowers' West Hartley 16 0
Byass's Bebside West
Hartley. .•
16 0
Bell's Primrose l3 0
Eden Main ..18 0

LET—OcT. 31.
the close of the market.)

Walls End.

S. d.
Keiper Grange l9 0
Eden 18 6
Whitworth 16 0
Haswell 2O 0
Hetton 2O 0
Nixon's Duffryn 22 6
Powell' s Duflryn Steam 22 6
Garway and Duffryn
Malting
et, 34—Sold, 7.

Walls End.

Acorn Close 18 6
Byron
Hough Hall 18 3
'Ships at mark,