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subsequently gave in evidence, and when he came
to the part about defacing the Apollo I remarked
to the prisoner, " You hear what Walsh says—that
you took him to the statue of Apollo, and from the
observations you made to him you must have taken
the cover off, cr you could not have known what had
been done to the statue." The prisoner said, " I did
uncover it, and I looked at the statue, but I know
nothing about the pencil, marks." Walsh then said,
"I saw you tap with a knife the picture with the
clown in it—that was very careless." The prisoner
said, " I don't think I did it, but if you say so per-
haps I did." A man named Goldsworthy then said
that the prisoner had told him that while at work at
Manchester with other men on the roof of a railway
station they used to drop large squares of glass from
the roof •on to the railway carriages, and that com-
plaints of the practice were made, but they were
never found out. I asked the prisoner why he did
such a thing, and the prisoner replied, " Bcause the
glass was cut too small, and it was cold weather."
Some of the glass, the prisoner said, was dropped by
acciient, but other plates on purpose. A workman,
named Webb, then said, "As soon as he came to
work at Miss Coutts's the prisoner volunteered to
show him over the house, and that while doing so
the prisoner put down a picture carelessly." Webb
also added that " the prisonor wheeled himself about
the house on
_a chair. The prisoner also unco-
vered a group and a chair." I asked the prisoner
if he ever had fits before, and he said he had
not. Rough notes of what occurred at this interview
were made. I asked the prisoner if he was on good
terms with the other men, and he said he was. I
asked him if he knew whether any of the men had an
objection to him being put on a London job, he
coining from the country ; or whether the other
workmen had any ill-will towards him because he
was a teetotaller, or from any other cause. The pri-
soner said he knew of no cause ; his fellow-workmenk
had always behaved well to him. I asked him how
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dent. The prisoner replied, " No, I never touched
the picture ; that I am perfectly satisfied of." I
examined the cuts on the picture and the knife, and
found they corresponded. There was a puncture of
the canvas behind the picture, such as would be made
by the point of the knife produced. The London
workmen tell me they do not use such knives as the
one belonging to the prisoner. I told the prisoner the
charge as soon as I took him into custody on a war-
rant, and the prisoner said he never cut the picture.
Lucy Betts, housemaid in the service of Miss
Coutts, said it was her duty to see the place properly
secured. All the doors and windows on the nights
of the 19th and 20th September were properly fas-
tened.

Mr. Wm. Banting, of the firm of Messrs. Thomas
and William Banting, upholsterers and decorators,
No. 26 and 27, St. James's-street, said—About seven
weeks ago I was engaged to paint Miss Burdett Coutts'
house, principally the outside. Dimmock, the fore-
man, and a man named Taylor superintended the job.
I heard of the picture being cut, and examined. I
found the cuts as described. I applied to Sir Richard
Mayne, and Inspector Tanner was desired to make
an investigation. I made rough notes of the con-
versation with Inspector Tanner. I afterwards saw
the prisoner show the inspector how he carried the
steps, and I noticed that when the windows were
covered with holland the cuts were not visible. I
asked the prisoner if he had done the mischief, and
he denied it. I said I would give a reward to any
man who would tell who had done the malicious
act, but I said nothing about a pardon.
Mr. E. D. Lewis said he had just been informed
there were witnesses whose evidence was material
to the prisoner, and as he should wish to have them
heard he would ask for a remand.

Mr. Knox said he would charge the prisoner for-
mally, but would remand him in order to give an
opportunity for hearing his witnesses.

ofby atnbye enoeuwnstpryapienr t hperewssoroldf .
Almlereicsa-, in puriu
for their readers the latest intelligence, must be
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and divide the cost is more perfect than with
the London press. The power of the piess in
America is undoubtedly greater than the power of
the press in England. The social position of
editors is better recognised and higher. A few
weeks ago we noticed an article in the New York
Daily Tribune, warning people against impostors,
who foisted themselves on the public, on the plea
of being connected with that journal. Judging
from what it said, it would appear that the swindlers,
used its name as a passport, spent their tirde
pleasantly at hotels, ordered everything, aly,,,scd
everything, and paid nothing, on the strength of
being supposed to be connected with this great
American newspaper. If the people did not be-
lieve in their newspapers they would not require a
warning to guard themselves against such impos-
ture. "What would be the fate of a man who tried.
that " dodge" in London? we imagine the har
of the Old Bailey. Greater privileges are ac-
corded to the press in America by the law of the
land than here. Postage is reduced to a mere frac-
tional charge. Those who continue to receive a
newspaper forwarded=though without an order
are bound by law to pay for it ; the onus lying on
the receiver to return the paper. The
pie'.orial
newspapers of the Union are deserving of the liigbest
praise. Frank Leslie's is illustrated in the most
graphic manner, and ought to have a large circula-
tion in England. Words cannot convey to the
mind an American scene which is taken. in at a
glance at its columns. Its pictures are full of life,
and give at once an idea of the scenery, the streets,
the dress, and appearance of the people.—Anglo-
_lnerican Times.

Destruction of the Standard Theatre by Fire.

The production for the first time of the new bur-
lesque entitldd " Der Freischutz," on Saturday even-
ing, has been followed by a calamity resulting in
treouba
Sk h o
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the total destruction by fire of the Standard Theatre,
Shore-
ditch. opposite the
firstGrea tio
Great Eastern Railway
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made by a police constable, who had just commenced
day duty, about half-past 6 yesterday morning. At
that time large volumes of smoke and flames pre-
sented themselves in that part of the theatre ex-
tending to George-street, in a southerly direction.
When it was ascertained that in the portion of the
building named resided Mr. Thomas Douglass,
brother of the proprietor, with his family, prompt
measures were taken to rescue them. On the
arrival of the laud steam engine from Bishops-
gate-street the flames had attacked the stage, the
proscenium and " flies" being then in a general blaze;
and the fire was travelling with alarming rapidity
towards the audience portion of the theatre. In en-
deavouring to effect an entrance in front of the
house the firemen were completely driven back by
the heat and smoke. Captain Shaw accompanied the
second engine from Watling-street, and under his
direction the members of the brigade were imme-
diately set to:work. The fire hadpenetrated the roof
of the building, and the flames were raging above
with great fury. Before 8 o'clock the roof fell in
with a loud crash, and all hopes of saving any por-
tion of the theatre were at an end. In the mean time
a message was despatched to Mr. John Douglas 3,
the proprietor, who resides at Dalston, who soon ar-
rived on the spot. During the progress of the fire a
number of poor families resident in Fort's-buildings,
at the side of the theatre, were driven from their
homes, and had to hastily remove their furniture.
The properties, wardrobes, and dressing-rooms of
the theatre, were contained in six houses in George-
street, the whole of which have been destroyed ;
and in addition to the total wreck of the large
theatre, an outer building; used for depositing
the "flaps," or scenery, has fallen a prey to the
fire. The firemen ceased their labours about half-
past ten, but a hose was in constant requisition
throughout the whole of yesterday. We understand
that the building is fully insured. Mr. Brittain

Wright, the acting manager, will, however, be a
great sufferer by the calamity, he having had the
whole of his dresses and properties destroyed, and
other members of the company will also be severe
losers. How the fire orignated could not be learnt ;
but the manager informed the reporter that he waa
on the stage at 2 o'clock on Sunday morning, when
all appeared safe, and the fireman engaged at the
theatre made the usual inspection at the close of the
performances, and pronounced all to be right. The
theatre has been in the occupancy of Mr. Douglass
for some years, and was built by him in the place of
the old Standard Theatre, which he opened in 1848.

•
The Gas Light and Coke Company Office,
Horseferry.road, Westminster, Oct. 20, 186 G.
DO HEREBY GIVE NOTICE, That, pur-
-1 to the Bth Bye-law of this Company,
Joux SALE BARKER, Esq.,
HENRY WILLIAMS CIIISIIULM, Esq., and
llExav YooL, Esq.,
the present Auditors, have severally given me notice, in
writing, of their intention to offer themselves for re-elec-
tion. at the half-yearly general meeting. which will be held
at this office oil Friday, the -2d day of November next.
By order.
JOHN IRWELL PHILLIPS,
Sec retary%

THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-LA.NE.
eve Lessee and Manager, Mr. F. Is. CliaWrton
EVENING, FAU.)T. Mr. Phelps; i
Meets. d
muna h Ips, W. Ilarriton, .R 1 Johnstone; Mrs. lcra,aun
s l'oole, and rs. 11 Vanc.ctiltir.
Tv tonn.o le with zliakspere's u. Et.)l7 E1111011..i.
Lroth.tis Drointo by toe Brothers ),‘ ebb.
Conn:mune at Seven.

THEATRE ROYAL, II AY I\l Alt KET,
bole Leesce and Ilana.Aer. 31r. Bucks ene,
TliE6 Ev 4,N IN 7, 'I HE UV 4,:kt \N .) .110 U fl. Mc.sr 4.
Ch u le, Ms hews. ,Conllu.:ltstun C, tun hippo ,ca'e,
Clara, Braid. (Jordon, e,;Jlesclau. s .nathen s, eine-
pendale, fill, right, eta.
Jitter which, the BALLET DIVERTISSE3IEN2. The
Miss:B Healy.
To be followed by THE CRITIC. Me srs. C. Mathews,
Compton, liogers ; Mrs. ? Ste.
To 4.oinlude with MY HUSBAND'S GHOST.
Commence at Seven.

OYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.-
_kAL, Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Feebler.
TNIS EVENING, BRUTUS AN u GLESSIL
Hem ade.
At a Quarter before 8, the new Drama, in Four Aces, TILE
LONG STRIKE, written by Dioa Itoueicault. The New
Scene y l,v Air. Y. Greive aid assistants. Mess, s. S Emery,
itzpatrick, Datt9n, D. Evans, Anderson,
ewbound. Stanley, Lomas, Moreltnd, Andrews, Reynolds,
and J. C. Cowper.
To conclude with TWEEDLETON'S TAIL COAT. Toby
Tweedleton, Mr. IL Widdtcomb and Miss Gratton
Acting Manager, Mr. 11. Barnett. Stage Manager, Mr. W.
West.

Box-office open daily from Ten till Five.

Mss

THE LONG STRIKE.-ROYAL LYCEUM
TREAT ti.E.--Johnny Reilly (an Irish Sailer). Mr. D.
Boucicault ; Jane Learoyd (a Factory Gal), Mrs. D. Bondi-
can't. At 7 o'ciock.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Geo. Vininz.
• Last Week but One of the "Huguenot Captain. '
nits _EVENING, a Comedy, in Three Acts, by John
Oxeuford, Esq, entitled THE TRIPLE ALLIANUE Mr
Vining, sir. J. G. shore; Miss K. Rogers, Miss Neilson, and
Airs. Buckingham White.
'Atter which, at 9 o'clock, THE HUGUENOT CAPTAIN.
by Watts Phillips. Esq. Mrs. Stirling., Miss Neilson, Miss A.
TAoinson; Mr. Forrester, Mr. G. Honey, aml Mr. J. U. Shure.
Grand Vallet 01 Bohemians, in ',alien an. Flageolet, Clo-
docile, Comete, and Normande, will appear. Scenery by Mr.
F. Lloyds.

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPIII.
eole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. B. Webster.
T LDS EVENING, at 7 precisely ( lb time). ETuEL; or,
OILY A LIFE. Mies Ka'e Terry, Mr 3. Allred
Miss Furtado, Miss Emily Pitt ; Messrs. 131111cl:toil, Stes.hen-
son, Ashley, itonia., C. J. Smith, .'L c.
To conclude with HELEN; or, TAKEN FROII TILE
GREEK. Mrs. A. Mellon. Miss Furtado, Miss Emi
Messrs. Paul liedfora, R. Pidtlips, F. A. 6haw, Ashley,
Eburne.

lIpLBORN THEATRE ROYAL.
Sole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. zefton Parry.
TILLS EVENING, L itKINS' LOVE LETTERS. Mr.
Ba'more; Miss C. Saunders.
After which, Bouctcault's drama of FLYING SCUD.
Messrs. Nev-ille, Belrnore, Blake. Garcen ,V o 1 lai e ; Mesdames
F. Josephs, C. Saunders, B. Foote, J. Fiddi.s.

toOYAL STRAND -THEATRE.
bole Lessee and Manager,ss, airs. zwanborough.
THIS EVENING, THE MARRIILD BACHELOR.
Thorne and Price; Misses Johnstone and II J,hes.
ro be followed by IN THE WRONG BOX.
After which. will be produced a Grand Burlesque of
DEA FREISCHUTZ ; or, A Good Ca t for a Piece.
Met a -3. I borne, Jame:, and Itobsou ; Mesdames Swan-
b..irou,y;ll, Itaynham, Johnstone, and riu,hes.
To conclude wi:h WAIrI.NG lOU T iIE U,NDER-
GEOUND.