The Sun.
London, England, 1861-08-16 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST 16, 1861.

LAW INTELLIGENCE.—!This Day.)

COURT (0F BANKRUPTBY.
(Before Mr. Commissioner Fonblanque.)

The cases on tie list to-day were very light; the- only
case in particular was Samuel Vagg, better known as " Sam
Collins," the host of the Harp, at Hendon, and Gower-
place, Bedford-square.
This was an examination meeting, but in consequence of
the illness of the bankrupt the accounts had not been com-
pleted, but they were considered, as far:as the approximate
statement by Mt. George Butler could go, to be satisfac-
tory, and an adjournment was agreed to.

IN RE READ.

This was an examination meeting in the case of this
bankrupt, a tailor, in the Isle of Wight, but an adjourn-
ment was taken for investigation of the accounts.

POLICE 2NTELLIGENCE.—(This Day.)

MARLBOROUGH-STREET.

A FATTIER CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTING TO STAB HIS
SoN.---James Davis, a wine cooper, of 3, Whitcomb-court,
was charged with attempting to stab his son, IV. Davis, a
silversmith.

Mr. Edward Lewis appeared for the prisoner.
W. Davis said—Prisoner is my father, and a wine cooper.
I live with him and pay for my keep, but having been out
of work for five weeks have not done so lately. At two
o'clock yesterday I was in my bedroom and heard a dispute
between my father and mother, and I went down stairs to
protect my mother. My father said something, and 1 called
him a " liar." He then took up a chair and struck me. I
then threw him on the table, and my mother ran to the
door for assistance. He then kicked me in the stomach
and gave me in charge, but on`being taken to Vine-street I
was discharged. I would not go home again, but went to
a house in the neighbourhood, and at nine o'clock I was
fetched, owing to a dispute between my father and mother.
My mother said, "He's got something," and I went in
doors. My father told me to go out. I said I would not.
He then drew a knife and made a stab at me, but my brother
putting up his hand had it cat. Two persons then came
in and dragged hill out, and he secured the knife and
then gave his father in charge.
By Mr. Lewis—My father was having his supper when
the police came in. He had twice told me to leave. He
struck at me with the knife and not his fist. My father has
been employed by Mr. Stone, of Panton-street, for some
years.

Mr. Yardley—We have seen enough to show something
disgraceful on one side or the other, and the less we know
of the case the more creditable will it be for the family. I
think you had better drop the prosecution and leave home
(to the son).

Prosecutor—l cannot. My mother is too ill to attend,
and my father has ill-used her for 20 years and also his
family.

Mr. Yardley—But your own conduct is disgraceful. Yoa
provoked your father in the first instance by calling him a
"liar." Well, let the case go on.
Mark Davis, another son, said—l heard the dispute, and
heard my father say " Blood for blood," and make a blow
at my brother, and on putting up my hand to ward off the
blow I had my hand cut. My mother was much frightened,
and is too ill to attend. My brother has now got a situation,
but had been apprenticed to Mr. Angell's in the Strand.
Other evidence being given, Mr. Lewis addressed the
magistrate at some length on the prisoner's behalf, and urged
that the whole affair was caused by the son, but that as he
had got a situation there would be an end of all disputes
for the future.

THIS DAYS SKIPPING.

Mr. Yardley—But the worst part of the case is the ex-
pression used by the father of " Blood for blood."
Inspector Holden said the prisoner had been drinking.
Mr. Yardley—l think the best course will be, as no
harm has been done, to bind them both over to keep the
peace towards each other.

THE CAB CASE.—Some time after the hearing of the
case against Mrs. Warburton, reported in our paper iof
yesterday, the cabman Atkins was paid his claim, 235. 6d.,
as was also the second cabman. A third cabman hearing
that the defendant was at the court hastened there, and was
fortunate enough to be in time, and also got his claim
settled. Such conduct is a great hardship to cabmen, and
jeopardises their liberty, for in the event of not taking home
the money to those they hire their cabs of they are liable to
be summoned. and in default of payment imprisoned.

THIS DAY'S MARKETS.

THE WEATHER.

ITEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

HOSPITAL FOR CONSUMPTION AND
DISEASES OF THE CHEST, BROMPTOY.

A quarterly court of the governors of this valuable charity
was held yesterday afternoon, in the board room of the
hospital—Lieutenant-General the Hon. Thomas Ashburn-
ham in the chair. Amongst the governors present were the
Rev. Sir H. Foulis, Bart., the Hon. J. Percy, C. D. Gor-
don, Esq., Thomas Howard, Esq., T. M. Bridge, Esq., J.
H. Wilson, Esq., Dr. Dickson, C. Few, Esq., T. P. Beck-
with, Esq., W. Barker, Esq., and Dr. Pollock.
The following report was read by the secretary:—
" The committee of management have the gratification to
report that since the annual court of governors in May the
charity has been steadily doing its work of usefulness. All
the beds (numbering just 200) have been kept constantly
occupied, until quite recently, when it became necessary to
commence distempering and whitewashing one half of the
building. This_ work is now being done, a ward or two at
a time, in order to keep only a very small number of beds
empty.

"The number of patients, both in and out door, who have
been under treatment during the past three months is
greater than those relieved in the corresponding quarter of
last year.

"The number of applicants for admission as in patients,
which was so unusually large during the past trying winter
and spring (though it has been much reduced of late), is
still considerable ; there being now nearly double as many
on the list as there were at this time last year.

" The committee are still constantly encouraged by re
ceiving strong evidences of the value of this hospital to the
class of sufferers for whose benefit it was originated upwards
of 20 years since.
"Whilst the demands upon the resources of the hospital
have thus been growing, and the working expenses have been
increased by reason of the advance in the price of provisions,
the committee regret to state that the donations and church
collections have fallen off during the last few months. They
believe that this is due in a great measure to causes which
they hope are but temporary—viz., the unfavourable state of
commerce, and the diversion of very large sums of money into
extraordinary channels of benevolence.
"The committee feel satisfied, from the gradual increase
in the amount of the tinnual subscriptions, that the charity
maintains its high position in public estimation. They
therefore, appeal with full confidence for ;the means which
are needful for its support. They desire to bring promi-
nently under the notice of the benevolent the fact that a
sum of upwards of £4,000 a year over and above the annual
subscriptions is required to meet the yearly expenditure; and
that increased aid in the shape of donations, legacies, &c., is
therefore absolutelynecessary, in order to prevent the humane
efforts of this charity from being crippled. The committee
have the pleasure to report that the comfort of the out-
patients has been materially increased by the erection of a
drinking fountain of pleasing design, which has been kindly
presented by Mr. Cosmo Duff Gordon.
" Intelligence of the following legacies has been received
since the last court :

C. D. Sheppard, Esq., £lOOO Consols.
R. Forest, Esq., £5OO reversionary.
The number of in-patients admitted since May 30, 187
Discharged, more or less benefitted .. 162
Died
New out-patients
The report was unanimously adopted, and the proceedings
terminated by a vote of thanks to the chairman,

LONDON, Aug. 16.—Wind this day at noon—South -
Westerly; light breeze, and dull, cloudy weather, with
rain.

DEAL, Aug. 15.—Wind W.S.W.—Arrived—Annie
Archibell, from the River, for Sydney; Henrietta, from
the River, for Port Phillip ; Mary Scott, from the River,
for Melbourne.

PORTSMOUTH, Aug. 15.—Wind W.S.W.—Arrived—
Her Majesty's ship Winchester, from Sheerness, in tow of
her Majesty's ship Geyser. Put back—Confiance, for
Lisbon.

PLYMOUTH, Aug 15.—Wind S.W.—Sailed—Her Ma-
jesty's ships Donegal, Centurion, Revenge, and Conqueror,
for Holyhead.
NEWPORT, Aug. 15.—Wind W.—Arrived.—Washington,
from Quebec.

HULL, Ausr. 14.—Wind S.W.—Arrived—Allen, from
Richibucto.

COWES, Aug. 16.—Wind S.W.—Arrived—New York,
steamer, from New York; left on the 3d inst., and pro-
ceeded for Bremen

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CARDIFF, Aug. 15.—Wind W.—Sailed—Creole, for St.
John's, N.B. _ -

PETERHEAD, Aug. 14.—Wind S.W.—Arrived—Queen
from Greenland.

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)
SOUTHAMPTON, Friday Morning.
Arrived—Foyle, steamer, from London, and left for
Dublin.
Sailed— Celandine, for Swansea ; Argyll, steamer, for
Carentan ; Wensleydale, for Seaham.

(BY SUBMARINE AND MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.)
GRAVESEND, Friday Morning.
Arrived, Aug. I.s—Kate Brigam, from New York ; Char-
lemagne, from Saguenay; Gipsy, from Gibara ; Ottawa,
from Quebec ; President Fillmore. from .New York ; Lord
Panmure, from Archangel.
Arrived, Aug. 16.—Caroline C. Packet, from Matanzas ;
Henrietta, from Pugwash ; Frey, front Trois Pistoles ;
Norval, from Matanzas; E. Creighton, from St. John's,
N.B. ; Elizabeth, from Bathurst ; Tonnsburg, from Esqui-
maux ; Augusta, from Archangel ; Haabet, from Buctush.
DEAL, Friday Morning.
Anchored—Jemana, from Quebec, for Sunderland ;
Cleadon, from London, for Bombay ; Tresella, from Shields,
for Naples; Helena, from Stettin, for Douglas.
Passed, Aug. 15—Ottowa, Clyde, from Quebec ; brig,
from Montreal; Gipsy, from Cuba; Witch of the Wave,
brig, from Antigua ; Grace Darling, from San Francisco—
all fur London.

WEATHER EXPECTED TILL
DAY. TO-MORROW OR
NEXT

North Britain .. Westerly, moderate ; cloudy, showers.
East Coast .... Similar ; rain at times.
South Coas
Ireland

~... Westerly, moderate ; partial rain.
.... South-westerly to north-west; showery.