The Sun.
London, England, 1861-07-24 00:00:00

IN RE SIIOLTER.

This bankrupt was described as of Midhurst, Sussex,
cattle-dealer, and passed his examination of accounts, by
Mr. G. Butler, King-street, Cheapside. The bankruptcy
is attributable to severe losses. •

IN RE NICHOLLS AND NORTH.
These bankrupts were described as of Bishopsgate-street,
tallow merchants.

His Honour gave judgment that in a case of presumptive
fraud an inspection of the bankrupts' accounts should be
allowed, although adverse to a claim by the assignees.

SHERIFFS' COURT.
(Before Mr. Kerr.)
CURIOUS CASE OF A HUSBAND'S NON-LIABILITY.-BIRD

V. GREY.

This was an action to recover £1 6s. 6d. for one pair of
lady's boots sold and delivered to defendant's wife.
His Honour expressed his surprise at the price, and in-
quired if the boots were braided with gold lace?
Plaintiff—Oh I no. They are not charged at an exor-
bitant price. We have some ladies' boots dearer. Mrs.
Grey came into the shop, and by a nurse obtained the
boots. She said she was defendant's wife, but I had never
seen her before.

Mr. Miller, of Philpot-lane, said he disputed the claim
altogether. Defendant and his wife were separated, and
proceedings were now pending in the Divorfie Court be-
tween Mr. Grey and the lady, with whom were joined two
co-respondents. Mr. Miller was confident that his Honour
would not assist a tradesman who recklessly gave credit in
this way, and indeed had no proof that the lady was de-
fendant's wife except her own statement.
His Honour was of opinion that plaintiff was not in a
position to recover.
Plaintiff—Can I sue the wife ?

His Honour—No. If the person cheated you, you may
give her into custody.
Nonsuited.

EXTRAORDINARY AND RORRIBLE
CHARGE AGAINST A FATIaI? BY HIS
DAUGHTER.

At the Marlborough-street Police 'court this day, Victor
Marie, a Frenchman, described as an artificial flower-
maker, of 111, Gerrard-street, Soho, was charged before Mr.
Tyrwhitt with assaulting his daughter, Jeanne Marie, an
interesting •looking young female of about 1C years of age.
Mr. Albert interpreted the evidence to the prisoner, he
not understanding English.
Jeanne Marie said—l am a single woman, and
the prisoner is nay father. I got up one morning
about a month ago and west into the back
room to get some water, when my father took me
in his arms and kissed me, but I thotght little of
it then, being his daughter. Another time he pulled up
my clothes, and on another occasion he wantel me to go to
a bad house with him, and offered me a sovereign to do so,
and to go to bed with him. I refused, and ae has often
since molested me. Yesterday he said I wat to go with
him, but I said I would not. He then said, "It's no use ;
I've made up mind, and if I am to be halged for it,
I shall be hanged." I have a mother, two br'thers, and a
sister. I made no answer to what he said. He
then took me by the :hand and dragged me
into a room and locked one door, but I managet to escape
by the other door. This was on the third floor. My mother
said, "Go down stairs, or it's done with you." I then went
down to the landlady, who kept me in her room, but I after-
wards went upstairs, the landlady saying that perhaps my
father would then be quiet. He then came into the room
and took up a broomstick and said, " If you don't go into
the room with me I'll knock out your brains and teeth."
I was at this time with my mother, but he wanted me to go
into the bedroom. I still refused, and he said, " You will
be obliged to come, for I will take you by force, and then
you'll be hard enough to take me before a magistrate, but
I don't care, I've sworn by your ruin, and your ruin I'll
have." He then said he would hang me, and pointed out
the place where he would do it.
_ _

BY Mr. Tyrwhitt—Ho only works a little, and idles about
the house. I am the worker. My sister had gone out,
because she did not like to hear the language. My father
has often exposed himself to me. He did so on Friday last.
I have told my mother of his conduct often. I was obliged
to go into the room on the first occasion to get water to
wash myself with.

Inspector Bowles said the girl made the same state men
at the station house, but more briefly.
_ _ _

Prisoner said his daughter had not told the truth.

John Richardson, IG7 C, said—At 8 o'clock yesterday
evening the prosecutrix came to the station and said she
was in dread of her life, as her father had indecently
assaulted her, and threatened her life on that day and on
other occasions. Her landlady was with her at the time.
I went to the house and found the prisoner there in an
excited state. I had heard that ho had broken open a door.
I understood by his gestures that if I touched him he would
have my life. He seized me by the kg and tried to throw
me, but he did not succeed, and I took him to the station. '
Some other evidence having been given, the prisoner was
ordered to find bail in two sureties of £25 each for 12 month a
Mr. Tyrwhitt regretting he could do no more.

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