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

IN 11E 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 INTELLIGENCE.—(274is Day.)

MARLBOROUGH-STREET.

A FATHER CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTING TO STAB HIS
SON.—James Davis, a wine cooper, of 3, Whitcomb-court,
was charged with attempting to stab his son, W. 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 far 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 thtn 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," end 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 him 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. Yon
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.

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.

Tim CAB CASE.—Some time after the hearing of the
case against Mrs. Warburton, reported in our paper of
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 AfARRETS.