The Sun.
London, England, 1859-04-21 00:00:00

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.-April 20,

GUILDHALL.—Mr. Francis Ingham, grocer
and tea dealer, of 9, High Holborn, appeared on a
summons before Alderman Phillips, to answer the
charge that he, " the said Francis Ingham, being a
person against whom a petition for adjudication of
bankruptcy had been filed, and who had thereupon
been adjudged a bankrupt, did on the lbth of
November last, in contemplation of bankruptcy.
unlawfully make divers false and fraudulent entries
in a certain book of account, called a cash-book,
with intent to defraud his creditors."

Mr. Eagleton appeared for the prosecution, on
behalf of the assignees, and Mr. Dorien, barrister,
conducted the defence.
Thomas Collins, clerk to Mr. Hamber, one of the
messengers of the Court of Bankruptcy, said—l
produce the proceedings in bankruptcy against
Francis Ingham, containing the petition and the
adjudication of bankruptcy of the 19th November,
1858. The bankrupt surrendered on the same day.
I also produce his examination, taken on oath
before Mr. Commissioner Goulburn, on the 3d of
February last.
Mr. Eagleton then read the following portion of
the bankrupt's examination, as material evidence
in support of the present charge :—" I kept my own
accounts entirely.
putbune was perhaps chiefly
a cash business. I down what I received and
paid each day in a book. That was first entered
sometimes on a paper and put in a cash-box. I en-
tered at night the receipts and payments of each
day. I, counted the money from the till each night
to show the receipts. Immediately I made a pay-
ment I entered it in a cash-book. (Book produced.)
I put down each payment as I made it in that book,
and at the end of each day I counted the money
from the till, and wrote it down on the other
side of that book. The takings I call receipts are
nothing more than the money counted from the till
each day. It I received any money for a debt con-
tracted on credit, I wrote
that down in the book.

I cannot say I did so always. That book repre-
sents all I took and all I paid. That is not the
first cash-book I handed to the official assignee.
(Another book produced.) The book now produced
is the one I first produced to him. lam sorry for
it. That book is all in my own handwriting. I
made up that book the night before my bankruptcy.
It was after I had determined to become bankrupt.
I was bankrupt on my own declaration of in-
solvency. The book was made, up after I had
signed a declaration of insolvency. The figures
there as receipts are less than the sums entered as

receipts in the cash-book. I felt myself in confu-
sion, and felt much anxiety at not being able to
account for a large deficiency. I thought it (the
book) would enable me to do so. It was written
in an hour or two. I had the real book before me,
and copied it, making the alterations in the re-
ceipts. It was entirely my own idea. When I first
went to the official assignee's office, I was told it
could not be a true book, as it appeared to have
been written all at one time. I said in answer to
that, that each page was written at one time."
Mr. Edward Hart, an accountant, said—l was in
the office of the official assignee (Mr. Nicholson) in
this case in November last. The messenger brought
to the office the book produced, numbered 4,535

(the fictitious book referred to in the above exa-
mination). That was about the 20th or 21st of
November, and the bankrupt called on the 22d. I
asked him what books he kept in connexion with'
the business, and he said he kept a day-book, a
ledger, no cash-book, but only a book of receipts
and payments which had never been added up. He
further said that the fictitious book had been
written by him day by day, and that the entries
were not made all at one time. He said lie bought
the book at a secondhand book-stall in Holborn
when he- first commenced business. About two or
three days after, his accountant sent for Me, and I
received the correct cash-book produced.
Cross-examined—l should think it was within

three or four days after I saw the bankrupt that I
received the second cash-book. It might have been
on the following morning, but I am not prepared
to say positively either way.
Mr. Eagleton said that was the case for the pro-
secution.

Alderman Phillips said the bankrupt was charged
with making a false book to defraud his creditors,
and it was therefore important to show what
dividend had been declared, or in what manner his
creditors had suffered by the fraudulent book.

Mr. Eagleton said the estate had not yet been
realised, and there was consequently no dividend
at present. It was impossible to ascertain the
exact state of the bankrupt's balance-sheet, as
there was a sum of money coming to his wife,
which would probably give rise to some litigation
as to whether the creditors could avail themselves
of it for the estate.

Alderman Phillips said the bankrupt was charged
with fraud, and it was his duty to ascertain in
what manner the fictitious book had been the means
of defrauding his creditors.
Mr. Hart said the balance-sheet had been pre-
pared entirely from the correct cash-book, and that
the fictitious book had not been acted upon at all.
Mr. Eagleton said this prosecution was insti-
tuted by Mr. Commissioner Goulburn's direction,
under the -252 d section of the Bankruptcy Consoli-
dation Act, which enacted that any falsification of
a bankrupt's accounts, with intent to defraud his
creditors, was a misdemeanour punishable in the
usual way, and the fraudulent intention of the
bankrupt was quite apparent in placing the ficti-
tious book produced before the assignees as a true
statement of his affairs.
Mr. Johnson, solicitor to one of the trade assig-
nees, here explained that the Commissioner had
ordered this prosecution, but that there was a
difference of opinion among the assignees ; and
Mr. King, feeling that the Commissioner was
not justified in making such an order, now
wished to withdraw from the prosecution. The
bankrupt commenced business in 1857 with bor-
rowed capital, advanced by his brothers, who were
the principal sufferers by the bankruptcy. The
second book produced had been used in making up
the balance-sheet, and the bankrupt had, in fact,
passed upon it, notwithstanding the most virulent
opposition at every stage in the proceedings. The
bankrupt did not make out a false book, but on the
following morning he took the correct book, ad-
mitted the error he had committed, and not one of
his creditors had been damnified by the book first
produced.
Alderman Phillips said the question was not what
was actually done with the book, but for what pur-
pose it was put forward. He had listened very
attentively to the evidence, and there were points
in it he should like to give a more serious considera-
tion to at the same time he would remind Mr. John-
son that he thought Mr. Commissioner Goulburn
had exercised a very wise and sound discretion in
sending the case to this court.
The bankrupt was then remanded on bail.

MA RYLEBONE.—CONVEYING SPIRITS INTOIK
WORKHOUSE.—EIIen 'Cayley, was charged with
having unlawfully conveyed spirits into Marylebone
Workhouse.

Mrs. Richardson, the matron, deposed that on
Wednesday afternoon the prisoner came to the
house to visit a patient in the infirmary. Witness,
as is usual in such cases, searched her, and found
in the lining of her petticoat a bottle containing
about half a pint of gin ; she was then given into
the custody of Police-constable 46 D.
Mr. Broughton (to the prisoner)—What is your
answer to this ?.

Prisoner—l own that I took the gin in, but was
not aware that I was doing wrong.
Mr. Broughton—You are liable to a penalty of
£lO for this offence. You cannot pay that, can
you ?
Prisoner—Oh no, your worship, nor so many
shillings, and if you punish me I must serve my
time in prison.
Mr. Race, one of the officers at the workhouse,
said that the practice had been carried on to a
considerable extent, and the medical gentlemen's
efforts to restore health to their patients had in
many instances been frustrated through spirits
being clandestinely introduced into the establish-
ment.
Mr. Broughton said he hoped that what had
taken place would be a warning to prisoner, and
inflicted upon her a fine of 55., in default of pay-
ment seven days in the House of Correction.
BIGAMY.—Mary Ann Frankham was brought up
on remand, charged with having intermarried with
George Pamphilon, her former husband, Walter
Frankham, being at the time now living.
Proof of the two marriages was brought forward,
and the prisoner was sent for trial.

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very serious charge of assault on the person, and
breaking the leg of Mr. John Turner, a gentleman,
residing at Westow-hill, Norwood.
Mr. Turner, who entered the court on crutches ,
and who was accommodated with a chair in front
of the solicitors' table, deposed that on the night of
the 22d of February last he came from the London-
bridge Station by the half-past twelve train, and
got out at the Anerley Station. The defendant,
whom he met there, and whom he knew from his
having been a waiter at a public-house, and his
also visiting a servant of his, offered to see him
home, and caught him by the arm, but on reaching
the bridge he got away from him, and told him he
did not require his assistance. The defendant still
persisted in giving his auistance, and again caught
his arm, and going aloNg he (Mr. Turner) spoke
about his two servant girls ; said that t would be
a good thing if they were out of the neighbour-
hood, and told the defendant he was a great
fool for having anything to do with either of
them, as they had a coupleiof captains who called
on them, and with whom they walked out.
On saying this, the defendant gave him a violent
blow on the eye, which knocked him dowrr, and on
getting up, he found the defendant in a fighting at-
titude. Ho rushed in on him to prevent his striking
again, and caught him by the neckcloth, upon
which the defendant kicked him violently and broke
his leg. His groans brought two policemen to the
spot, and he begged of them to procure a fly to take
him home, as his leg was broken. The defendant
procured a bath chair, assisted in takingh
and on seeing Mrs. Turner, he told here
had said he had slept with the young woman he
h(iwmihtnoemsse
'home,
was paying his addresses to, and that this led to
the quarrel in which he got his leg broken. Mrs.
Turner felt indignant at this insinuation and
ordered the defendant out of the house, and for six
weeks and three days he (Mr. Turner) had been
confined to his bed.
In cross-examination, the prisoner admitted that
he was not sober on the night in question, but de-
nied that he had said he slept with the young
woman the defendant was courting. He had, how-
ever, spoken disparagingly of the young woman
and her fellow-servant, but denied having caught
hold of the defendant by the neckcloth before he
had been knocked down.
The defence set up by Mr. Neale was, that the
complainant had been intoxicated at the time, and,
according to the testimony of one of the constables,
had challenged the defendant to fight, and while
being assisted along, Mr. Turner had not only
passed reflections on the young woman Moore was
courting, but said he had slept with her. Annoyed
at such statements, the defendant ventured to re-
monstrate, upon which the complainant caught
him by the throat, which led to a struggle
and a fall, and in the latter Mr. Turner unfortu-
nately got his leg broken.
Mr, Turner here said. his medical man could

prove the injury was done by a kick and not by a

Mr. Elliott said thatk the case was of too serious
a character for him to deal with, and he should
send it before a jury ; but as it would be necessary
to have the opinion of the surgeon who had at-
tended the complainant, he should remand the de-
fendant for his attendance.

WORSHIP-STREET. RUFFIANISM.
Frost, 25, was charged before Mr. D'Eyncourt with
violently assaulting Ellen Crawley.
Mrs. Mary Miller, landlady of the Woodman, in
Hoxton, said—Yesterday afternoon two young
women came from the street to my bar, but before
they could. call for any refreshment the prisoner
rushed in and struck one of them with his fists in
the face. I told. him he was a brute, and desired
him to desist, but he grossly abused me, and again
struck the poor girl repeatedly. I then sent for
the police, but he continued beating her, and she
fell. I observed blood on her face. efore the
police came they had all left._ I was alone in the
I bar.

Mr. D'Eyncourt—Was there no man present ?
Witness—Men were looking in at the door, but
did not interfere. I think they do not deserve the
name, as they stood by quietly.
Mr. D'Eyncourt—And I regret that some spirit
was net manifested against such brutality.
Hopper, 358 N—As I was hastening to the house
I met this man (prisoner), and some persons fol-
lowing called out, " That is the brute." I stopped
him, and he observed, " It's all right." I took him
back, and a girl, whom I recognised as a prostitute,
charged him with assaulting her. She said to him,
" I have thieved and been on the streets for you
long enough, and will do so no m pre." He instantly
struck her down with his fist before I could inter

fere, and. became very violent.
Mr. D'Eyncourt—Where is that woman ?
Hopper—She promised to be here, Sir ; but r
believe she is not.
Prisoner—She sent me word that she would not
come against me.
Mr. D'Eyncourt—Then she will be summoned,.
and in the event of that process being ineffectual, a
warrant will bring her here. In the meantime you
will be kept safe.
At this intimation the prisoner looked very blank,
and was removed to the cells, and subsequently the
constable brought in a young woman, whose face
exhibited marks of severe and recent ill-usage.
She stated her name to be Ellen Crawley, and
that she had cohabited with the prisoner for some
months up to the last nine months, but refused to
give any evidence against him with respect to this
assault.
Mr. D'Eyncourt—Very well. Now, prisoner,
what are you, and how do you reply to the testi-
mony given against you ?
Prisoner—l am working for my father, who is a
lamplighter. I merely shoved this girl against the
counter. I did not strike her, but I was very much
in liquor.
Mr. D'Eyncourt—What your motive was for
committing the assault I know not—pot anything
can be stronger than the evidence of the landlady
with respect to it, independent of which, you
repeated the ill-usage while in custody of the con
stable. If your cowardly conduct was induced by
drunkenness you must take the consequences, for it '
is not any excuse. I hoped and believed that this.
species of ruffianism was fast decreasing, and ear"
nestly hope that it is so. You will go for four
months to the House of Correction, with hard
labour, and I must observe that great credit at-
taches to the landlady for bringing you to justice•

COUNTRY MARKETS.

NEWARKAP.IM. 20.
At to-day's market there was a moderate show of wheat,
which sold at is to 2s per qr more money thin last week.
Other articles unchanged.
White wheat, new, .435. to 508 Barley, grinding..26s to 304
Red do. 3Bs to 42s Oats, old, . , 28s to 325
Old white 44s to 50s New do 26s to 303
Red do.. 385.t0 44s Beans 4os to 463
Barley, malting—. 36s to, 42s Peas ....—s to --4

NEWC ASTLE—APRIL 19.
A tolerable supply. of wheat, but there was a dull feeling,
in the trade, and all good qualities realised the rates 01
last week. There was not much doing in oats, barley,
and beans, and prices were without change. Flour held
for higher rates; business better. Peas moved off slowly/
without any change in value. Foreign wheat in better de-
mand at full prices. •

HULL—APRIL 19.
At to-day's market there was a fair supply of Englisht
wheat, which was in good condition, with a slow inquiry
is to 2s per qr over the rates of last week. Barley is briok
for malting sorts, and grinding moves off at full prices'
Beans is dearer, and scarce. Peas a trifle better, but 11°'
quotably higher. Oats steady, at fully late rates.
Wheat.... Old white.... per qr ... 40s Od to 49s Ocl,
Old red 1) a4Ssoa

New red .... ~ 1 428 Od to 43s ...s
Dantzic, Konb , &c. old white 50s Od to 531 Od
Dutch, Belgian, and French 45s Od to 46s vu,s,
Baltic and Hamburg, red ... 435 Od to 45s u7O
St. Petersburg and Riga, old.'
38s Od to 39s Od
Barley.... English malting 33s Od to 370
Grinding 2Bs Od to 30s 0
Saal and Oderbruck
Holstein and Danisk 29s Od to 31s 00
Grinding
Oats ' English, old
Archangel and Riga, per st.. Os lid to 111
Friesland and Dutch' osll'd to is 0
Swedish and Danish Oslld to Osllti
Beans ....English, old, per qr.
New pigeon 4os Od to 42s 00;
New tick 39s Od to 40s Oa
Egyptian ... .
Peas Foreign breakers ........... 40s Od to 41s Od
35s Od to 36s 04
Od
Tares Winter .... ..... . ........ 85s Od to 90s ,
• '
Grinding ................
_s Od
__ to 49s Od

Indian Corn

50s Od ti

55a Od

Linseed, feeding ...................... _ CO
crushing . .................... .
11.00 44008
ttoOod to6o 51s11 0
55 000 d
Linseed cakes (Hull) .............. L 9 • 5 oto £9 10
Foreign
Rape cakes
Bones

MARKET HARBOROUGH—APRIL 20.
sold
There was a small show of wheat yesterday, which
at the prices of last week—from 38s to 42s , barley for,'
at 36s to 41s per qr. ; oats, 26s to 34s per 24 stone ; beam"
38s to 42s per 38 stone.

MELTON MOWB.
At this day's market the sl
and the trade ruled good at 1,
descriptions of grain unaltered.
28s to 364
Wheat .. 38s to 44s Oats..
38s to 423
I White do 38s to 44s Beans
to
Barley .. .36s to 40s I Beans, new......

;RAY—APRIL 19.
how of wheat was raoaerab.,
Ls to 2s per qr higher. Other

COAL MARKET-APRIL 20.
The trade was more active to-day at former rates. The

market will be closed to-morrow.
(Prices of Coal per Ton at the close of the market.)
• • s. d. WallslEnd.
s. a'.
Wylam
1514
60
Eden Main 3
Howard's West Hart- Hartlepool.. ... ....... 17 3
.15
ley' . 0
Walker Primrose 11 0 South H rtl 1 .. 15
a epoo . ... 6
Tanfield Moor 11 0 Kelloe . .............
15 16 6
Tanfield. Moor Butes ll 0 Heugh Hall ... . ... .• • 0
13 6 Trimdon Thornley... Holywell .lO 3
South Durham. • .... 14
Stewart's.. ..... : ..... 177 0
Keiper Grange. ••••• • • 1 '''' 0
Russell' Hetton ...... 16 0
1 Nixon's Merthyr ..... 221 0
Powell's Duilryn
Steam

Walls End

Haswell l7 6
Lambton 17 6
Riddell 14 6
Braddyll's Hetton 16 0
Ships at mark(

,t, 71—Sold, 62.

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BIRTHS.
ADYE.—On the 19th inst., at Merly House, Dorset, the
wife of Willett L. A dye, Esq., of a son.
s, at the Mansion House, Dre.
0" the
n the H°a
CuArLIN.—On the 18th inst., at Maida-hill, the wife of
Fo
Mrs. H. Gore Lindsay, of a son.
MITCHELL.—On the 13th inst., at Plymouth, the wife of
Brevet-Colonel J. Mitchell, R.M.L.1., of a son.
LINDSAY, On of
ins a
t on
TALIACARNE.—On the 19th inst., in Great Cumberland"
c., W.
Chaplin,
haPit
i.n 'Els
street, the Marquese Tailacarne, of a son.
WYLLIE —On the 17th inst., at Ellerslie, Bickington,
North. Devon, the wife of Lieut.-Colonel R. Wyllie, of
daughter.

MARRIAGES
BOLTON—COFFIN.—On the 16th inst. at Broadwater
Church, Worthing, Major William John Bolton,
Broad
to Henrietta Juliet, youngest daughter of Robert Co"flin
Esq., of that place.
WALTON— WELCH.—On the 19th inst., at Christchurch)
Hants, Joseph, only surviving son f Joseph AvaltoF,
Esq., Down's-park-road, Lower Clapton, to Elizabe.tP,
eldest daughter of James Kemp Welch, Esq.,
church, Hants. of Christ-

DEATHS.
BALDWIN.— On the 14th inst., at Paris, Charles BarrY
Baldwin, Esq., aged 69.
BRYAN.—On the 17th inst., at Bath, the Rev. Charles
Bryan, rector of Woolastone, Gloucestershire, aged 74' a
OROSS.—On. the 19th inst., George Cross, of Courlan%
Lodge, Wandsworth-road.
DANIEL.—On the 19th inst., at 36, Clarges-street, MaYf'irt
Henry Daniel, Esq., aged 75.
FITZGERALD.—On the 18th inst. at at his residence, Club:
chambers, 15, Regent -street; Colonel Charles Fitzgeralaf
C. 8., aged 74.
MAITLAND.—On the Bth irtst., at Balgreggan
tonshiro, Patrick Maitland, Esq of Freugh.

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