The Sun.
London, England, 1859-03-04 00:00:00

CIVIL SIDE.

At the close of the case for the prosecution, Mr.
Justice Wightman said he thought the jury would
hardly, under the circumstances, convict the de-
fendant of having wilfully made a false statement
with reference to the matter in question, when it
appeared that his name really was William Good-
win, and that he lived on the premises for which
he claimed the right to vote.
The jury therefore returned a verdict of not

WESTERN CIRCUIT.—WINCHESTER, March 3
NISI PRIUS COURT.

Before Mr. Justice Crowder and a Common Jury.

RICHARDSON V. STOREY.

In this case, which was reported yesterday, the
jury did not give their verdict until 12 o'clock at
night, and they then found for the defendant.
The cases tried to-day in this court have been of
the most uninteresting nature.

CROWN COURT.
(Before Mr. Baron Watson.)
PROSECUTION FOR LIBEL.
Francis Bungay was indicted for publishing a
wilfuliand malicious libel at Southampton, in July
last, with intent to defame and injure John Ralph
Engledue.

The prosecutor, Capt. S. It. Engledue, is the
superintendant of the Peninsular and Oriental
Steam Navigation Company, at Southampton, and
a magistrate for the borough. He was formerly a
lieutenant in the royal navy, and his name was re-
moved from the Navy List consequent on his de-
clining to accept a subordinate appointment, the
custom usual in the royal navy. About June last
he had a rencontre with the keeper of the tollgate
near Lord Palmerston's lodge, on the Romsey and.
Southampton turnpike road. The gatekeeper hav-
ing seized the horse driven by Captain Engledue,
the latter descended from his carriage, and in the
struggle which ensued they both fell to the ground,
and the fracas became the subject of an actiox in
the local county court, held at Romsey, by Mr.
Gale, the district judge. Lord Chelmsford added the
name of Capt.Engledue to the commission of the peace
for the borough of Southampton, together with that
of Captain Tinling, R.N., a son-in-law of the Lord
Chancellor. Immediately the appointment became
known at Southampton a handbill was issued, of
which the following is, literatim et verbatim; a
copy

" To the Inhabitants of. Southampton.
" An important question is before us.
" Is Lord Chelmsford, or any other Lord Chancellor, to
be permitted to, subvert the magisterial bench to political
purposes without a strong and emphatic public protest ? If
so, the people of Southampton cannot possess the integrity
of principle and determined will for which I believe they
have the credit.
" The recent appointments of violent political partisans,
here and elsewhere, have been no less an outrage to public
opinion than a mockery of that which every Englishman
should be proud to defend, justice.
" Qualification for an almost sacred office is evidently be-
neath Lord Chelmsford's consideration, as manifested by one
of the new names announced only to-day. The antecedents
in connection with this name are well known to be of such '
a character as to entirely disqualify him from filling any
judicial position.
" To say nothing of his having been already twice dis-
graced by his sovereign for refusing to respond to his coun-
try's call, he has on various occasions displayed a violence
of temper hardly to be surpassed, which has within the last
few weeks, as seen by the accounts in the local papers, neces-
sitated his being tried before a neighbouring bench of magis-
trates, and convicted of one of the most outrageous assaults
on an aged man ever committed. So great were the injuries
the poor old man sustained that the offence only narrowly
escaped being tried for the greater crime of manslaughter.
" That Southampton can permit such a man to retain,
unopposed, judicial authority, I cannot believe. No Such
iniquity will not be tolerated. " JUSTITIA.
" Southampton, July 24, 1858."

John Waterhouse, a bill distributor, was found
delivering these bills, and committed for trial, but
subsequently he was admitted to bail. A few days
since he apologised to Captain Engledue for his
share in the matter,, gave up the names of those
whom he understood had been concerned, and im-
plicated Bungay, who was apprehended and com-
mitted on Saturday last. Bungay had employed
Waterhouse to deliver 400 of these handbills, stat-
ing that they had been sent to him for that pur-
pose.
The prisoner, by the advice of counsel, pleaded
guilty._ _ _ _

- Mr. Prideaux expressed, on behalf of the prisoner,
' his most unqualified regret that he had allowed
himself to be made the medium—he was nothing
more—of circulating a libel which no doubt must
have been very painful to. the feelings of the pro-
secutor, Capt. Engledue. Capt. Engledue was a
gentleman who had for some years taken an active
part on the Conservative side at Southampton, and
the defendant being a man of strong political feel-
ing on the other side, was made the medium of cir-
culating this libel. He felt and believed at the time
that he was doing nothing further than circulating a
fair political squib, but he now felt that it was one
calculated most painfully to reflect upon the prose
cutor. It had been demanded on the other side
that he should also give up the name of the author,
The defendant was not in a position to give up the
author's name, and if he were he possibly might
feel that it would be scarcely consistent for him to
do so. He (Mr. Prideaux) was prepared to relieve
Capt. Engledue of all anxiety on that account with-
out-the intervention of the defendant. The author
being also a gentleman of strong political feeling,
and having reason himself to feel aggrieved
With some strong language which Capt. Engledue
had on a previous occasion used at a meeting of
governors of the infirmary at Southampton, felt it
scarcely fair that he should have to express h. is un-
qualified regret unless Capt. Engledue on his part
would also express his regret that he had used the
language he did at the meeting of governors of the
infirmary. Capt. Engledue, in a manner which
gave him great credit, expressed through Mr. Slade
his deep regret that he should have allowed himself
to use such language. He was therefore instructed
on behalf of Dr. Hearne, to express his sincere and
unqualified sorrow and regret that, influenced by
strong political feeling, and stimulated perhaps in
some degree
by a sense of the injury lie felt he had '
received at the hands of Capt. Engledue, he had
allowed himself in a moment of irritation to be the
author of this libel.

Mr. Slade apologised on the other side, but de-

(Before Mr. Tustice Wightman and a Common Jury. j
THE QUEEN V. WILLIAM GOODWIN THE YOUNGER.
This was an indictment against the defendant
under the Municipal Corporations Act, for having
wilfully and knowingly made a false statement on
the occasion of the election of town councillors for
the borough of St. Alban's,in November last, in re-
ference to his right to vote at that election.
It appeared that upon the occasion of the election
in question, Mr. Debenham, the then mayor of the
borough, and three other gentlemen, retired from
the office of town councillors, but offered themselves
for re-election, and they were opposed by Mr.
Simpson, an attorney in the town, and three others,
and there was a very strong and animated contest.
Among. the list of burgesses was the name of Win.
Goodwin, the father of the defendant, who was en-
titled to vote, but it appeared he had left the town
for more than four years, and on the day of election
the defendant came before the mayor and assessors
and tendered his vote in favour of Mr. Simpson and
the other three gentlemen who stood with him, and
in answer to the questions put to him he his
that
his name was William Goodwin, and that his qua-
lification was the house for which his father ap-
peared to be qualified to vote. It appeared that at
this time the defendant was only 18 years old, and
was consequently not entitled, under any circum-
stances, to a vote, not being of full age ; and the
case on the part of the prosecution was, that he had
made the false statement well knowing that his
father, and not himself, was the party entitled to
vote. It appeared, however,, in cross-examination,
that the defendant had always lived in the house,
and that all the rates had been paid as usual since
the father had left.

sired to be allowed to say that no political feeling,
however strong, could justify the publication of
such a libel.

His lordship directed the prisoner to be dis-
charged on entering into recognisances to appear
and receive judgment when called on.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE. —March. 3.

WORSHIP-STREET.—George Avery, G 2 years
of age, formerly a sergeant in the G division of
police, was charged with attempting to commit
suicide by cutting his throat with a razor.
The unfortunate man said that a series of misfor-
tunes had impelled him to attempt his life. The
immediate cause was having been refused relief on
application at a workhouse. He had a family of
six children, and his wife had left him in his old
age. His sons and daughters were married, some
residing in the country and others in London, but
he felt quite abandoned.

Mr. VEyncourt directed the prisoner to be re-
manded, that inquiries might be made, and his
family informed of what had occurred.
This is the third attempt of a similar character
made by the prisoner.

CLERKENWELL.—Wm. Richards, an omnibus
driver, residing at 32, Radnor-street, Chelsea, wag
charged with unlawfully using abusive and insult-
ing language towards. George Jordan, whereby a
breach of the peace might have been•occasioned.
Mr. Beard, who appeared for the prosecution,
said the complainant was a timekeeper in the em-
ploy of the London General Omnibus Company,
and on Monday, the 21st of Feb., he was keeping
time at the Star and Garter, Kingsland, when
Richards was there touting and annoying passen-
gers who were getting into the company's omni-
buses. The complainant told him to desist, when
the defendant became very abusive, and called the
complainant a ticket-of-leave man. This the de-
fendant had done on several occasions, and there-
fore he (Mr. Beard) hoped that an example would
bo made to prevent such annoyance for the future.
Witnesses having been called, who proved the
above,

Mr.. Tyrwhitt said he would put a stop to such
annoyaace, and fined the defendant 20s. and costs•
The Aiiney was paid.

COUNTRY 21fA.RKETS.

MANCHE STER—MARcir 3.

- -
At our corn exchange this morning there was a fair
attendance of the town and country trade, but the busi-
ness passing was limited, and no further quotable alteration
occurred in the value of either wheat or flour. Oats and
oatmeal also in limited request, but holders were very firm.
The demand for Indian corn was steady. English beans
were the turn cheaper, while for Egyptian more money was
asked.

BIRMINGHAM-31Ancu 3.
Supply of English wheat large, which sold at a decline
of 6d to is per qr. on the currencies of this day se'nnight.
In barley no change. Oats quite as dear, but only taken
in retail Beans dull, and cheaper. Peas neglected...dhow

BOSTON—MARCH 2.
The wheat trade slow to-day. Millersfare still looking for
lower prices, and the farmers refuse to give way. To effect
sales a slight decline had to be submitted to. Oats were 6d
and beans is per qr. less money. Barley and peas 55
before.
Wheat 3ss to 39s I Oats.. lBs to 24s
White do ..40s to 42s Beans, new 40s to 45s
Barley ... 28s to 40s I Peas _I
- -40 a to 503

Averages for the week :
Wheat 4,001 qrs., at 39s ld
8ar1ey......... 278 „ 358 8d
Oats 665 „ 23s Od
Rye
-. f ) —s Od
Beans 297 „ 43s Od
Peas

LOUTH—.
There was a small supply of
to-day, and a great degree of d
a good inquiry for beans.
Wheat ...38s to 41s Oats.... 24s to 270
White do .—s to 46s Beans —s to
Barley ..36s to 40s Ditto, old .42s to 46e

•MARCH 2.

all kinds of grain at market
lulness prevailed. There was

STOCKTON-ON-TEES—MA-nen 2.
We had good supplies of all descriptions of grain to-day
Sales slow.

EDINBURGH GRAIN-MARCH 2.

Supplies still large. Sales rather heavy, and prices
much-the same as last week.
Wheat on' the top Os 6d up.
Barley on the top 2s Od up. average Os 2d down.
Oats on the top 2s Od up.. .... ..... average Os 3d up.
Beans on the top is Od down.... —average is 2d up.
Averages per Imperial quarter.
Wheat....
Barley 1 11 3 0-12ths
Oats -12ths
Beans
Total Supply and Sales.
Wheat .1383 qrs Sold 1101 qrs
8ar1ey........1491 qrs Sold 957 qrs
Oats .3009 qrs Sold 1859 qrs
Beans 7OO qrs Sold 544 qrs