The Sun.
London, England, 1835-04-08 00:00:00

MACDONALD V. MACDONALD.

His LORDSHIP would also give his judgment in this case to-
morrow, in which he intended to affirm the decision of the
Court below.

BANK MEETING.-(THIS DAY.)

A Meeting of the Proprietors of Bank Stock was held this
morning, for the purpose of electing Directors for the year
ensuing.
The Governor, JAMES PATTISON, Esq., took the Chair at
ten o'clock.

Mr. YOUNG said he had no objection to the list, but he
trusted that in the event of a vacancy by resignation or death,
the proprietors would have some discretion as to the choice, in
their own hands, that they might have the selection of a
gentlemen without dictation.
Mr. FIELDER said the present plan worked admirably. The
lists were published, and any proprietor had the opportunity
of making inquiries into the respectability of the gentlemen
named. By the present plan, that respectability which was
absolutely necessary for the safety and honour of the establish-
ment was kept up.
The GOVERNOR assured the Hon. Proprietor that all the
Court of Directors were anxious for was the keeping up the
honour and respectability of the Direction.
The Ballot was then proceeded with, and will close at four
o'clock.

EAST INDIA HOUSE (THIS DAY.)

This morning a special Court of Proprietors of India Stock
was held at the India House, to elect six Directors in the Di-
rection. The candidates recommended by the Court were—
P. J. Agneis, Esq. ; James R. Comae, Esq. ; James Law
Lushington, Esq. ; George Lyall, Esq. ; John James Mus-
pratt, Esq, ; and William Wigram, Esq. As there are no
other candidates, the re-election of these gentlemen is consi-
dered certain.

CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT.

THIS DAY.

OLD COURT.

James Long, aged 24, was indicted for assaulting Thomas
Clarke, and robbing him of a ring.
The prosecutor stated that he was returning home with his
wife along the Mile End-road, about twenty minutes to twelve
o'clock at night on Sunday, the 15th of March, when he was
met by the prisoner and some other persons. The prisoner said,
" Why did you assault me?" Prosecutor said he had done no
harm, and held out his hand to keep the prisoner off, who
seized his hand and forced a ring off his finger. Prosecutor
called out—" He has stole my ring," and was immediately
tripped up and fell with great force. His wife called out,
" Stop thief." The prisoner ran away, but was stopped by a
policeman about 50 or 60 yards off. The ring fitted tight,
and the force with which it was torn off his finger hurt it very
much.

Cross-examincd by the prisoner—Was not in liquor, and
did not give the first insult.
_ _ _ . ..

Mary Ann Clark, wife of the prosecutor, confirmed his
statement.

Daniel Sullivan, K 127, was passing at the time and heard
a cry of " stop thief !" The prisoner was running towards
him, and away from the place where the prosecUtor and his
wife were standing. Four others had passed witness just be-
fore. He seized the prisoner and conveyed him to the station-
house. A police serjeant picked up the ring now produced
close to the spot, about an hour afterwards.
The prosecutor identified the ring as his property. It was of
no great vnlue.
The prisoner said the prosecutor was in liquor, and first as-
saulted him. Prisoner remonstrated with him, and they shook
hands. He denied all knowledge of the robbery.
The prisoner's master gave him a good character for two
years and a half.
Mr. Justice WILLIAMS summed up.
The Jury returned a verdict of Guilty.
The prosecutor recommended the prisoner to mercy.

NEW CO UR7.
Charles Downes, aged 14, was indicted for stealing two
coats and some shoes, the property of his father.—Guilty.
William Bushel, aged 39, was indicted for stealing a quan-
tity of lead, the property of his employers, Messrs. Maltby and
Co., lead manufacturers, carrying on business at Hoxton.
The prisoner sold the lead to Mrs. Pearson, the wife of a
pewterer, and it was identified by the prosecutor.—Guilty.