The Sun.
London, England, 1861-10-28 00:00:00

rHE SUN, LONDO '4l MONDAY 1 VENENG, 00'1'013 R 28, 1861;

purpose or another, and the French Press itself,
indeed, may trace many of its misfortunes to its
neglect of that impersonality by which a rezlPress
is necessarily characterised. Brilliant writers used to
make their fortunes, not by theproper work of their
profession, but by promotion to offices of State.
Of course such prospects were kept always in
view, and the result was that a French journal,
instead of being what an English newspaper is,
was simply an organ of a political section, con-
ducted not for the instruction or advantage of
the public, but for the benefit of certain indi-
viduals. These men found their account in the sys-
tem, no doubt, but the press so conducted had no
hold upon the country, and it fell, when the hour of
trial came, without sympathy or support. We coin-
cide entirely with our French contemporaries in
thinking that the Imperial Government in its pre-
sent dilemma had far better raise newspapers to the
level of pamphlets than degrade pamphlets to the
level of newspapers. Better free the press alto-
gether than cripple it further, but when that free-
dom is restored we should hope that it would not
again be perverted from its proper use in asserting
public interests to the mere purpose of promoting
private ends.— Times.

TIIE DUBLIN OUTRAGE.
The excitement created in Dublin in reference to
the outrage committed by the cabman on Miltown-
road, on the night of the 27th Sept., never appeared
more intense than on Friday morning when Curran
was brought up for trial. The doors of the Com-
mission Court were besieged from an early hour by
an immense crowd, and the pressure and anxiety to
be present were such that a large force of police had
to be present for the purpose guarding the pas-
sages. Half-past 10 o'clock was the hour fixed for
the opening of the court, but long before nine the
principal avenues were crowded by a large number
of the populace, who waited patiently for admission
for nearly two hours. On the doors being opened
the rush was so great that within two minutes every
inch of space in the court was filled.
At 11 o'clock the Right Hon. Judge Ball and
Judge O'Brien entered the court.
John Curran was then put forward, and arraigned
for having, on the 27th Sept. last, unlawfully as-
saulted Louisa Martha Jolly, with intent to violate
her ; in a second count, for an indecent assault ; in
a third count, for an assault so as to occasion actual
bodily harm ; in the fourth count, for doing her
grievous bodily harm ; and in the fifth count he was
indicted for a common assault.
The Clerk of the Crown—Prisoner, are you guilty
or not

Prisoner—No, Sir; I do not know anything
about this case at all.
The prisoner was then given in charge to thejury.
Mr. Sergeant Sullivan, Mr. J. E. Walshe, Q.C.,
and Mr. C. R. Barry, Q.C., instructed by Messrs.
Anderson and Lee, prosecuted on the part of the
Crown.

Counsel for the prisoner—Mr. J. E. Curran and
Mr. J. Sidney, instructed by Mr. C. Fitzgerald,
jun.

Mr. Sergeant Sullivan stated the case for the
prosecution. The story is so well known to the
public that we will not reproduce the speech, but
proceed at once to the evidence.
Mr. Hamilton Jolly, examined by Mr. Walshe,
after repeating some of the facts with which the
public are familiar, said—The cab driver was a low
man, with alldrab coat and a:muffler. He was about
24 or 25. He was not stout. When engaging the
cab I observed a girl standing in the door next, or
next but one, where the cabman was. She was
more towards Nelson's Pillar. I would not know
her. After I had put my sister in the cab I observed
two girls about a yard from me. I saw my sister in
the cab as I was going along, but I did not see her
afterwards that night, nor until next morning. I
heard the two women who were behind me in the
street talking. When I was parting with my sister,
after putting her in the cab and bidding her good
night, I kissed her. The next time I saw my sister
after that night was the following morning at Mil-
town station, at the station master's house on the
railway. It was about half-past 9or a quarter to 10.
She was greatly frightened and disturbed. I saw
two marks on her throat, as if caused by a finger
and thumb. I could not swear to the cabman
whom I saw that night.
To a Juror—The muffler the cabman wore was
not far upon his face. He wore it across his mouth.
Cross-examined by Mr. Sidney—Just before we
got the cab, I looked at the Post-office clock to see
what o'clock it was. 'lt was then 17 minutes past
10. That was before we got into the cab, when I
was near Nelson's Pillar.
Agnes Wiles, sworn and examined by Sergeant
Sullivan. Is one of the women of the town. I am in
the habit of walking Sackville-street at night. Was
walking there on the night of the 27th September,
about half-past 10 o'clock. Was standing in a door-
way near Bewley and Evans's. The doorway where
I was standing was two doors from Bewley and
Evans's; between Bewley and Evan's and Carlisle-
bridge. -While standing there I noticed a cab com-
ing from Carlisle-bridge towards Nelson's monu-
ment. I remained in the same place while the cab
was moving up. I saw the cab stop, and the driver
dismounted and came down. He turned the
horse's head towards Carlisle-bridge. He left the
cab standing on the side of the street close to
the flags, and opposite to where I was. He came
and stood in the doorway where I was. I seen
him before, but had never spoken to him. I had
seen him in Sackville-street. At the time he stood
by the door it was a wet and stormy night. He
said to me, " This is a wet night."
To the Judge—He said to me, " This is a wet
night."
What answer did you make to him ?—I told him
to get away. I would know him again. The pri-
soner at the bar is the person.
To Sergeant Sullivan—When he first said to me,
" this is a wet night," I made him no answer, and
he said "this is a wet night" a second time. I told
him to go away out of that. I came out of the door-
way, and walked up Sackville-street towards the
monument ; I then walked back again towards the
bridge, and 1 saw the cabman alongside his cab, and
a lady and gentleman engaging him. One of them
had a parcel in their hand—something black—l did
not exactly see what it was. The gentleman had an
umbrella. They were both standing facing towards
the cab, and the lady was at the gentleman's left
side. The cabman was opening the door of the cab.
I heard nothing of what passed between them. I
dreW into a doorway near where they were stand-
ing. I saw the cab drive away. At the time I saw
the cab drive away I was walking towards Nel-
son's monument. As I was walking towards the
monument I met two girls coming down ; they
gentlernan who I saw
but I do not know
were not many yards from the cab. I heard them
laugh.
whatit was. They I sail
liad seen something,th
speaking to the cabman before that night. I had
seen him, but never spoke to him before. I was
close enough to him to observe him and to see him.
To the Judge—l saw the same gentleman in the
Castle-yard the following Friday. When I saw
him in the Castle-yard I at once recognised him.
To Sergeant Sullivan—The cabman wore a drab
ooat, buttoned about his neck, and a muffler. He
had the collar of the coat up around his neck. The
coat came down below his knees. I think he wore
a cap, but lam not sure. I now see in court the
gentleman whom I saw speaking to the cabman
that night. That (pointing to Mr. Hamilton
Jolly) is the person.
To Judge Ball—l had seen the cabman several
times before that night. I am positive I saw him
at least three times. His appearance was familiar
to me. I had never spoken to him.
To Sergeant Sullivan—l had never seen the lady
before :.that night. She got into the cab alone.
The cabman shut the door and drove off towards
the bridge.
Cross-examined by Mr. Curran—l live at Mrs.
Toler's, in Off-lane, near Moore-street. I have seen
the cabman on the car-stand near the Post-office. I
have seen him about two or four times altogether.
I have seen him in Westmoreland-street, alongside
the hotel. Ido not know the name of the hotel. I
do not know the Rose Tavern. I saw him about a
week or a fortnight before the occurrence.

Judge Ball—What is the reason that you noticed
this cabman so particularly ? Because many times
he began " chaffing" me when he passed me by.
(Laughter.)
Was that on one of the occasions that you state
you saw him ?—Yes, my lord.
Did he " chaff" you more than once ?—Yes,
twice, my lord.
Then, am I to understand that was your reason
for recollecting his person ?—Yes, my lord.
He had treated you in that way on two occasions?
—He did, my lord.
Mr. Curran—l am obliged to your lordship for
discovering this fact. Now, Agnes, I would like to
know where the first "chaffing" was P—Would you,
then ? (Laughter.)
To be sure I would.—Then I'll tell you; it was
going down Henry-street.
Had he any person on his car ?—He had.
What did he say to you on that occasion ?—He
said, " Hallo ! Mary Anne, come here." (Laughter.)
What answer did Mary Anne make ?—I did not
answer him.

You looked at him with indignation ?—Yes, sir.
He had a gentleman on the car P—l do not know
whether he was a gentleman or no, sir.
I thought you said the cabman never spoke to you
before ?—I said I never spoke to him before.
Mr. Curran—No. You said that he had never
spoken to you.
Judge O'Brien said the witness had certainly
stated so, for he had taken down her answer as fol-