The Sun.
London, England, 1857-09-22 00:00:00

LAW I:

CITY SHERIFFS' COURT.
( Before Mr. Prendergast, Q. C. )

MASTERS AND WORKMEN—WHERE IS THE REDRESS t
This morning several workmen who had been in the
employ of Messrs. Brass, of Silver-street, Aldergates,
applied for summonses, under the following circum-
stances :—They were, according to their statement, dis-
missed last evening without being paid, and were told
to call for their money at 6 o'clock this morning, which
they did, but were not paid till seven o'clock. They
now applied to his Honour for advice.
His Honour said that he could not, as a judge, give
any advice ; they most apply to a solicitor.
The men generally said it was hard to lose a day's
work and not be able to get recompense. As to the
job, they did not care about it, although it might be
a long one. '
His Honour, being still further pressed fOr his advice,
said the best advice he could give them was to go
back and settle the difference with their employers ;
there must be some misunderstanding.
The men were still discontented, and at last hie
Honour said that he would not in the least way inter-
fere until the case came before him judicially.'
The parties then retired. No reason was assigned
fer the discharge of the men.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE. (This Day.)

MARLBOROUGH-STREET.

RUFFIANLY ASSAULT ON THE POLIOECBY A CABMAN.

John Ash, a cab-driver, badge 2,723, was charged
before Mr. Bingham with violently assaulting police
constables Cook, 106_0, and Winters, 115 C, while in
the execution of their duty.
Cook, 106 C, stated that about 8 o'clock last night be
was on duty in the Haymarket, when he saw the
defendant standing with his cab by the side of the
street, so as to interciplThe—iibule of the thoroughfare.
He civilly requested—him to go away, which he
refused to do. Prisoner then got off his cab,
and said, " There is my cab, I shall go home."
Witness then observed that he was intoxicated,
and called the waterman from the adjoining cab-stand
to take charge of defendant's cab while he took him (de-
fendant) to the station-house. On their way to the latter
place the prisoner' struck him with great forae in the
mouth, and thin trippid him up. Witness struggled
with him for nearly ten minutes, during which the pri-
soner tore his coat and trousers all to pieces. The pri-
soner would no doabt have inflicted further injuries,
had not Winters, 115 C, come to his assistance, and
lodged the prisoner in the station.
Winters said he went to the aid of last witness,•when
the prisoner turned upon him (witness) and kicked him
with great violence.
The prisoner, who strongly denied the charge, was
committed to the House of Correction for a month.

MARKET NEWS.—(rliis Day.)

HAY MARKETS.

SmrTIIFIELD.—Meadow hay, 21 15s to 41 43; clover,
4/ OS to 51 10s; and straw, 1/ 5s to 1/ 10s per load.
A fair demand.

CIIIIBERLAND. —Meadow hay, 2/ 12s to 4/ Gs; clover,
4/ 03 to 51 5s ; and straw, 1/ 6s to 1/ lOs per load.
Trade steady.
WHITEOHAPEL.—Meadow hay, 2/ lOs to 4/ 4s ; Clover,
4/ 03 to 5/ 10a ; and straw, 1/ Gs to 1/ its per load.
Supply good.

COLONIAL,
TEA. —The market is active, and prices are exceedingly
firm. A large business has been done, chiefly in the better
descriptions, at full values. About 33,800 packages are
advertised for public sale to-morrow.
SUGAR.—Rather more activity has been displayed by
purchasers, and fully last Friday's rates are current for all
descriptions. Holders of the better qualities demand a
slight advance on previous terms. In the Refined Market
business has ruled very quiet, and goods being very scarce
full values were current. Brown lumps sold for 62s per
cwt.
COFFEE. —The market continues quiet but prices are
fully sustained. During the week large quantities are
announced for public consumption.
RICE.--There was a moderate business done and prices
ruled firm notwithstanding the decline in the value of
wheat.
Rum.—An active enquiry has sprung up for the better
descriptions at full rates. Demerara, 2s 8d to 2s 9d;
Lewards 2s 6d per proof, gallon.
SALTrETRB. —The market is active and prices have im-
proved. There are no sellers under 60s for 5 per cent.
refraction.
TALLow.—Rather more business was done and prices
were rather firmer. P.Y.O on the spot, 59s 3d, and
58s 3d to 58s 6d for last three months delivery.