The Sun.
London, England, 1859-09-22 00:00:00

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.--Sept. 2

GUILDHALL.—EXAMINATION OF AN ABSCOND-
ING BANKRUPT —Mr. David Hughes, of Gresham-
street, City, of 10, Canonbury-place, 'lslington, and
of Kingsgate Castle, Margate, solicitor, was brought
before Alderman Lawrence by Sergeant Brett, of
the City detective force, who apprehended him at
Victoria, in Australia, on a warrant issued from this
court, to answer the charge of feloniously abscond-
ing from his creditors and not surrendering to his
bankruptcy.
Mr. Poland prosecuted, and Mr. Morgan, of the
firm of Humphreys, Son, and Morgan, conducted
the defence.

The evidence in support of the charge of non-sur-
render was of a purely formal character; but from
the opening statement by counsel, and circumstances
brought to light from time to time during the 12
months the bankrupt has been away, it appeared
that en July 20, 1858, he absconded from his credi-
tors and fled to Australia, leaving behind him lia-
hilities to the extent of about £150,000 or £200,000
Within a few days after his disappearance a circular
was forwarded to all his clients and creditors stating
ha had retired from business in consequence of ill

health, which induced several to call at the office in
Gresham-street, to promote a settlement of their va-
rious claims, but as he was not to be found, and no
satisfactory tidings could be obtained about him for
a time, application was at length made to the Bank-
ruptcy Court, and in the early part of August,
1858, he, was duly adjudged a bankrupt, and on in-
vestigating his accounts it was ascertained that in
his personal expenditure he had exceeded the
amount of his entire income by no less a sum than
1:56,000 ; that a further sum of £40,000, consisting
of moneys held in trust for clients and others, had
been misappropriated, and that the total liabilities
considerably exceeded £150,000, about £60,000 of
which had been incurred in bill transactions, &c.
With regard to bankrupt's estate, it was considered
very insignificant in comparison with the-amount
of the liabilities, it being for the most part mort-
gaged to its full value. These facts being brought
to the knowledge of the Commissioner in bank-
ruptcy a criminal prosecution was directed, and
in April last a warrant for the bankrupt's ap•
pretension was applied for at this court and
granted. That warrant was then placed in the
hands of Sergeant Brett, an efficient member of the
detective force, who forthwith proceeded overland
to Australia. Arrived at Victoria he lost no time in
discovering the bankrupt, who was in the comfort-
able occupation of a very pleasant suburban retreat,
but on being informed by Brett that he held a war-
rant for his apprehension, every conceivable ob-
struction was thrown in the way to prevent him
bringing the bankrupt back. The cleverest lawyers
in the .colony wore engaged on either side to con-
test the legality of the arrest at every point, begin-
ning at the police court, before a bench of magis-
trates, and eventually before the Lord Chief
Justice in the Supreme Court of the colony, who
finally settled every point of law by backing
the warrant. he bankrupt's friends were,
however, determined not to be defeated as
long as there was a chance left, and they
therefore attempted to get him confined in an asylum
as a lunatic. and had it not been for the most 1111-
wearied vigilance of Brett, and the decision with
which he acted, the bankrupt would have been
snatched from his hold at the last moment, and
when the object of his journeying many thousands
of miles was all but accomplished. Brett, who re-
turned in the Agincourt sailing vessel, has succeeded
in bringing his prisoner over, having in the short
space of five months and six days made the circuit
of the world, besides performing the duties upon
which he was sent to the satisfaction of all parties
concerned, exevting, of course, the bankrupt and
his friends.

Mr. Poland said Ile only proposed adducing evi-
dence relative to the offence of non-surrender, and
then to ask for a remand, and on a future day he
would bring forward evidence in support of various
charges of fraud against the prisoner.
Mr. Morgan said he admitted that the bankrupt
was inextricably involved in difficulties at the time
he left this country, but denied most emphatically
that there was a single element of fraud in his con-
duct throughout. That the bankrupt had not the
coin age to n.eet his difficulties was quite true, and
he therefore went to Australia, where his embarnss-
lIINJ is preyed so much on his mind that he was for
a short time placed in an asylum. If, however, be
had stayed, or if the assignees had made any at-
tt,mpt to realise the property he had left behind
him, it would have been found that, although the
liabilities were £150,000, the value of the assets was
I IAO. _ _

\i r. Poland said all he applied for now was a re-
m ad, and he thought at this early stage of the case
Mr. Alorgan's statement was somewhat premature
lie !loped, for the sake of the ereditorp, the assets
would turn out to be of that value.

Mr. Morgan said he mentioned it to show that
the prisoner did not contemplate bankruptcy when
fie It ft this country.
Mr. Poland said, however that may be, the bank-
rupt, when he absconded, left behind him an autho-

rity to dispute the adjudication in bankruptcy, and
the adjudication was disputed.
Mr. Morgan said he should not have made any
remarks at present if Mr. Poland had not opened
the case as one of fraud.

Mr. Poland said whatever he had stated in his
opening he would prove on a future occasion. At
the same time, he felt it due to the officer Brett to
say he had displayed such an extraordinary amount
of zeal and energy, and such great intelligence and
care in apprehending and retaining the bankrupt in
custody till he brought him safely to this country,
that he was fairly entitled to the greatest praise.
The bankrupt, who after the first five minutes
appeared very much pained at the position in which
he found himself, was then remanded for a week.

WORSHIP-STREET.-DARING AND IMPUDENT
ATTEMPT AT ROBBERY WITH ASSAULT.-John

Patrick, 20, thickset, with prominent features, de-
scribed as having neither residence nor occupation,
was charged before Mr. D'Eyncourt with two 'vio-
lent assaults.

Mr. Henry Adams, a young and slightly-framed
person, carrying on the business of a pawnbroker in
Wentworth-street, Spitalfields, said—Last evening
I accompanied my wife, who is in extremely deli-
cate health, to the residence of her medical attend-

ant, and while passing along Crown•street, Finsbury,

on our return, she stopped to make a purchase. Di-
rectly this was effected, she having a purse contain-
ing £8 in gold and nearly 30s. in silver in her hand
the prisoner, holding a coat on one arm, appeared
to meet us, and struck her a violent blow with his
fist. I put up my hand and asked what he meant
by such a cowardly act, and then he seized me by
the collar of my coat with both hands, shaking me as
an angry boy would a kitten, at the same time assail-
ing me in the grossest language, and threatening to
give me in charge as a pickpocket, and asserting my
wife was aknown prostitute. At the instant the first
assault was committed I suspected a robbery was
contemplated, and therefore got possession of the
purse and money from my wife's hand, I further
believe that the prisoner was surrounded by
accomplices am7:ng the mob that quickly
assembled, and I am a pretty good judge cf
bad characters from carrying on business in the
locality mentioned. Ultimately I gave the prisoner
in charge of a constable whose presence was obtained
by a paid messenger, and I was compelled to seek
safety in a cab from many of the crowd, who even
thee followed a considerable distance.
Mrs. Susannah Adams—l am suffering from a
diseased chest. After making the purchase alluded
to by my husband, I had scarcely passed two steps
when I received a blow in my bosom from the pri-
soner that turned me half round, and I nearly
fainted from the effects of it. The prisoner then
assaulted my husband and abused us both, after
which he wanted me to take his arm, and told me
not to take any notice of " that man" (Mr. Adams).
Mr. Aaron Smith, a tradesman in Moor-fields,
stated that he did not witness the attack upon the
lady, but that he saw every succeeding act of the
prisoner's, which, together with his language, was
of the most infamous kind. When remonstrated
with and told that such conduct was disgraceful
and unlike an Englishman, the scoundrel wanted
to fight the prosecutor, and would have struck him
had he not been prevented.
Police-constable 132 G, who took the charge, said
that he heard the prisoner, who was a little in
liquor, use most scurrilous language to Mr. and
Mrs. Adams, at the corner of Chiswell-street.
Mr. D'Eyncourt questioned this officer as to his
knowledge of the prisoner and any of the mob, but
it appeared that he was a " young hand."
A 425 deposed to the prisoner being a companion
of daring thieves, known as the "Golden-lane gang."
The coat alluded to was very old, and as usual, when
to be " worked," was without pockets, yet affording
free access for the hand through the pocket-hole.
Railway or horse rugs were frequently used for the
same purpose, according to the garb of the
" operator."
Prisoner—All the statements about me are false,
and as to the coat, why, it certainly is a little worse
for wear.
Mr. D'Eyncourt—Fortunately for you it cannot
he proved that you were acting in complicity, or
I should certainly have sent this case for a jury to
deal with. I suspect your intention was to rob
Mrs. Adams of her purse, which in all probability
had been seen in her hand while she was paying
for the purchase spoken of.
Prisoner—Oh, dear no ; nothing of the kind.
Mr. D'Eyncourt—l believe so, and that you
dealt the lady a blow in the hope that she would
be unable, from the effect of it, to retain possession
of the money.
Prisoner—Nothing of the kind, I assure you.
Mr. D'Eyncourt—l order you to pay £5 for each
assault that you have committed.
Prisoner—Nothing of the kind.
Mr. D'Eyncourt—Failing in that, you will go to
prison with hard labour for four months.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

CHESTERFIELD RACES.-TUESDAY.

The Hartington Stakes of 30 sovs (Handicap), added to a
sweepstakes of 3 sovs eaoh, for all ages ; winners extra ;
second to save his stake. Half a mile. 10 subs.

Mr. T. Cliff's Lustre, 3 yrs, Bst (L. Snowdon) 1
Mr. J. Osborne's E. L., 3 yrs, 6st 121 b (Challoner) 2
Col. Towneley's Shoulder-knot, 2 yrs, Gst 51b, ,(Howey) 3
The following also ran :—Ringlet, Sister to Ryistone,
and Queen of the Vale.

Betting-6 to 4 agst E. L., 2to 1 agst Lustre, 4to 1 agst
Ringlet, 5 to 1 agst Shoulder-knot.

Won by half a length ; a neck between the second and
third ; and a head between the third and fourth.
The Ladies' Stakes of 25 sovs, added to a sweepstakes of 3
sovs each, for 2-yr-olds and upwards ; the second to save
his stake. Optional selling weights. One mile. 3 subs.

Mr. Dresser's Amy Sedgewick, 2 yrs (£30),,55t.81b

(Grimshaw) 1
Mr. T. Cliff's Creeper, 2 yrs (no), sst 41b (car. 6st 71b),,,

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(Sadler) 2
Mr. Martin's The Deer, 3 yrs (£2O), 7st 51b .... (James) 3

Betting-5 to 4on Amy Sedgewick, and 7to 4 agst
Creeper.

Won by a length; bad third. The winner was bought
in for 31 guineas.

The Chesterfield Stakes of 50 sovs, added to a Handicap
Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, 3 ft. Winners extra. Second
to save his stake. One mile. 20 subs.

Mr. Barrett's The Rover, 3 yrs, Bst 21b .. (L. Snowden) 1
Mr. Cliff's Lansquenette, 3 yrs, 6st 111 b ....(Challoner) 2
Mr. Dawson's The Slave, 3 yrs Est 131 b (Madden) 3

The following also ran :—Sobersides, Kinnersley, and
Whimsical.

Betring-5 to 4 agst The Rover, 5 to 2 agst Lansque-
nette, 4 to 1 agst Khmersley, and 5 to 1 agst Sobersides.
A splendid race home ended in faveur of The RON er by a
short head ; three-quarters of a length.between the second
and third.

Handicap Stakes of three sovs each, with 25 added, second
to save his stake, half mile, was won in two heats by E. L.
beating Buttercup (second) and two others.

LEICESTER RACES.-WEDNESDAY.

The Bridgewater Park Stakes of 10 sous each, 5 ft., with 50
added, for two-year-olds ; colts, Bst 71b ; fillies, Bst 41b ;
the second to save his stake: winners extra; certain
allowances, &c. T.Y.C. About half a mile. 8 subs.
Mr. Seymour's Fravola, Bst 111 b (inc. 71b ex.) (Charlton) 1
Lord Stamford's Tyrant, Bst 41b (L. Snowden) 2
Mr. J. Osborne's Ripon, Bst 71b (J. Osborne) 3
The following also ran :—Cotherstone and Hermit.
Betting-3 to lon Fravola-6 to 1 agst Tyrant.
Won very easily by a length and a half; two lengths be-
tween the second and third.

The Leicestershire Handicap of 75 Boys, added to a sweep-
stakes of 10 sous each, 5 ft, and 3 only if declared, &c.
The second to save his stake. Winners extra. One mile
and a half. 30 subs, 16 of whom pay 3 soya ft.
Mr. R. Chilton's Archduchess, by the Cossack, 3 yrs,
sst 131 b (Grimshaw) 1
Captain Christie's Ferndale, 4 yrs, 6st 61b .... (Sadler) 2
Mr. Copeland's The Woman in Black, 3 yrs, 54

(J. Daley) 3
The following also ran :—The Greek, Commodore, Zud-
yer Zee, and Kinnersley.
Betting-5 to 4on Zuyder Zee-4 to 1 agst Archduchess
—6 to 1 agst any other.

Won easily by a length, very bad third. Zuyder Zee
and Kinnersley were pulled up, and did not pass the post.
Handicap Plate of 50 soya, added to a sweepstakes of 5 eovs
each. The winner to be sold for £4O, &c. One mile.
Mr. S. Jacobs's Appendix, by Flatcatcher or Fugloman,
3 yrs, Est 91b (Edwardes) 1
Mr. Clif's Stir Pudding, 3 yrs, Est 101 b .. (Sadler) 2
Mr. J. Osborne's Little Poll, 3 yrs, Est 101 b (Challoner) 3
Kate and The Dane also ran.
Betting-2 to 1 each agst Little Poll and Stir Pudding-
-3 to 1 agst Appendix: 4 to 1 agst The Dane.
Won cleverly by three-quarters of a length; three
lengths between the second and third. The Dane fell.
The winner was bought in for 43 guineas.
The Belvoir Stakes, a subscription of 5 soya each, with
30 added for horses that have been regularly hunted &c.

Weight for age. Three miles. 4 subs.
Mr. Francis's Tease, 6 yrs, 12st ... (Mr Edwards) 1
Mr. E. H. Clarke's Mr. Sykes, 12st.. (Kendall) 2
Mr. Woodroffe's Black Tommy (h.b.) 4 yrs, list (Owner) 0
Betting-4 to lon Tease, who took the lead in the Bot-
tom the last time round, and won by ten lengths. Black
Tommy was pulled up after going twice round.
The Ladies' Handicap Plate of 30 sovs, added to a sweep-
stakes of 5 soya each. About one mile.
Mr. La Mert's Katherine Logie, 6 yrs, Bst 71b (French) 1
Mr. J. Osborne's Little Agnes, 3 yrs, 6st 61b (Challoner) 2
Captain Christie's The Dane, 3 yrs, Sat 91b (Sadler) 3
The following also ran :—Twilight, Happy Prince,
Sobersides, and Gwellyan.
Betting—Even on Twilight, sto 2 agst Little Agnes, 6
to 1 agst any other.
Won by a length ; bad third. Gwellyan, Happy Prince
and Sobersides bolted.
The County Cup stakes did not produce a race.

THE DI,

CHINA•

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The following is from a letter from Captain Vail-
sittart, who was very severely wounded in this un-
fortunate affair:—
" Her Majesty's ship Magicienne, Suly 2,
Off the Peiho.
" My dear —,—l am at present on my back,,
minus my left leg, and with a wound on my nen'
Our entry through the Peiho forts, instead of being
peaceable, was the very.. reverse. Oar
fought most gallantly, and fired for upwards of four
fought
hours with the greatest precision, at thi en,,.; e
which period several of them were in a sill'-'l%
state, and were obliged to run on shore to save
themselves, landing the marines and landing of
ties. Our men pushed bravely on in the face ?
them
very heavy fire from the forts that brought ~.,
down in numbers, I myself falling near the first
gunboats
sounded, our loss being over 300 killed
ditch. The retreat, after some time, had tni_Dig.
and Royal),
Among the dead are Major Wlienna e
Lieutenants Clutterbuck, Rason, end Ore!
Among the wounded are the ;admiral, Captain!
Shadwell and myself, Willis (slightl),
Lemon, and Lieut. Williams Bina. The eIP3I
fought like Russians—no flags, a total silence,
the guns masked, and their firing Was most sot;
rate and well sustained. They were chiefly ~.„,
Amoor tribe, the Mongols, and I should think very
many Russian deserters. Their first two halo
were cut on the 20th. The third was a barriera all
feet in width, composed of timber, chains, an re
kinds of things. Iron spikes were also in all spare
places. The French lost 4 killed and oatouni,,,
Colonel
out of 60. The American Commodore m kindly
assisted us in stowing up the marines."
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