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

IN ItE MOLTER.

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.
Theso bankrupts were described as of Bishopsgate•strect,
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 itti SBAND'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—Wl 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 nnrse 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 Divorce 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 HORRIBLE
CIZARG_E AGAINST A FATHER .BY lIIS
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 befcre Mr.
Tyrwhitt with assaulting his daughter, Jeanne Marie, an
interesting looking young female of about 16 yetts 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 my father. I got up ene morning
about a month ago and west into the back
room to get same water, when my father took me
in his arms and kissed me, but I thought little of
it then, being bis daughter. Another time he pulled up
my clothes, and on another occasion he wanted 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 he has often
since molested me. Yesterday ho said I was 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 hanged for it,
I shall be hanged." I have a mother, tvso brothers, 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 managed to escape
by the other door. This was on the third teen My mother
said, "Go down stairs, or it's done with you." I then went
down to the landlady, who kept mein 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, fur 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 w uld hang me, and pointed out
the place where he would do it.

By Mr. Tyrwhitt—He only works alittle, 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 th 3 same statement
at the station house, but more briefly.
Prisoner said hid daughter had not told the truth.
John Richardson, 167 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 he 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
of dered to find bail in two sureties of £25 each for 12 months
Mr. Tyrwhitt regretting he could do no more.