The Sun.
London, England, 1861-07-22 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, MONDAY HVENING, JULY 22, 1861.

LATV INTELLIGENCE—(2his Day).

HOUSE OF LORDS.

Peers present—The Lord Chancellor, Lord Brougham,
Lord Cranworth, Lord Chelmsford, Lord Wensleydale, and
other Peers.

WHITEHEAD AND ANOTHER v. GALBRAITH ET AL-
EX PARTE AS TO CERTAIN RESPONDENTS.

Mr. Anderson, Q.C., resumed and concluded his argu-
ment in reply for the appellant.
This was an appeal from the decision of the Court of
Session, in Scotland, dismissing the appellant's petition to
apply a judgment of the House of Lords dismissing the
respondent's appeal, with £320 costs, in 1859, to be paid
within one month, in respect that the appellant's petition not
only asked to apply the judgment of the House of Lords
but also prayed for costs of the petition to apply
the judgment of the House of Lords, and issue summary
process by diligence and execution thereon.
The Lord Chancellor allowed the appeal, and reversed
the decision of the Court of Session, and remitted
the case to the Court of Session with directions
to carry this order into effect, with costs of the
original appeal, £320, and costs of the court below, £l7O,
and also costs of this appeal.

The other noble and learned lords entirely concurred.
APPEAL-THE DUKE OF MONTROSE V. SIR W. D. STUART,

EART., AND ANOTHER.
This is an appeal from a decision of the Court of Session
in favour of the respondent.

The question raised is, whether the appellant was bound
in absolute warrandice to the respondent against the future
augmentations of the minister's stipend under: his feu-
charter of tho lands of Braco and others.

Mr. Rolt, Q.C., is now being heard for the appellant.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.—(This Day.)

MARLBOROUGH-STREET.

EXTRAORDINARY CHARGE AGAINST A GENTLEMAN.
Mr. Henry Dundas Drummond, of 12, Devonshire-street,
Portland-place, was charged before Mr. Tyrwhitt with
being drunk and furiously driving his horse and phaeton
the previous (Sunday) evening in Regent-street, and also
injuring an omnibus horse.

Mickleborough, 307 A, said that on the previous even-
ing, about nine o'clock he saw the defendant gal-
loping his horse in a phaeton up Regent-street,
and when past Beak-street he saw the wheel of defen-
dant's phaeton strike an omnibus horse on the shoulder.
The defendant refused on his coming up with him to give
him his address, saying he had done nothing wrong. The
defendant was certainly drunk. He then took the defend-
ant into custody.

By Mr. Davis, solicitor, of Bond-street—The omnibus
horses were going at the usual pace. He judged Mr.
Drummond was drunk, by his appearance, and not being
able to speak plainly.

Thos. Salisbury, 116 C, confirmed a portion of tho pre-
vious witness's statement, and said he would swear Mr.
Drummond was drunk.

By Mr. Davis—The horse did not appear to have tra-
velled far.

In answer to further questions, the witness said the de-
fendant was like every drunken man. •
John Dornon, 61, Grove-street, Camden-town, proved
being the driver of omnibus 6036, and being run against by
the defendant. His horse's knee was injured, and it was
unable to work that day.
By Mr. Davis—The defendant was the worse for drink.
James Hodson, in the employ of Mr. Seymour, of
Jermyn-street, said he was in Regent-street, and the omni-
bus driver pulled on to the defendant.

Several other witnesses having been called for the de-

fence,

Mr. Tyrwhitt said be thought the constables had made
an error, and that they had taken Mr. Drummond's excite-
ment I o have arisen from the wrong cause. He did not
believe Mr. Drummond was drunk, and should discharge
him.

THIRD EDITION.

SUN OFFICE, Seven o'clock.

THE LATE FATAL ENCOUNTER IN

NORT.HUMBE.RLAND-STREET.

CORONER'S INQUEST-THIS DAY.

The coroner's inquiry into the circumstances attending
the death of William John Roberts, lately occupying apart-
ments in Northumberland-street, Strand, took place this
morning in the board-room of Charing .cross Hospital be-
fore Mr. St. Clair Bedford, the coroner for the city of West-
minster.

Mr. Humphreys attended en the part of Major Murray,
and Mr. Sleigh for the family of the late Mr. Roberts.
The jury having viewed the body of the deceased, which
presented a very shocking appearance, the first witness
called was

Mr. William Roberts, who said—l reside at Brunswick-
terrace, Camberwell. I am a solicitor's clerk. The de-
ceased was my father. I think he was about 45 years of
age. He carried on the business of a bill discounter in
Northumberland-street, Strand.

Mr. John Joseph Skezg said—l was house surgeon to
this hospital when the decead was first brought in. It
was on Friday, the 12th of Ji.ly last, at half-past 12. His
head was covered with blood, and ho was removed up stairs.
On examination I found 13 lacerated wounds, the shortest
of which was about an inch, and the largest eight inches.
Thero was also a wound on the left side of the face, ante-
rior to the ear. On introdming the finger I found the
bones fractured in various places. The eye was much
swollen, and filled with blood. There were also bruises about
the face. The left scapula was very much contused. The
right hand was very much coatused ; there was also a frac-
ture of the fourth finger of the left hand, and a lacerated
wound between the same finger and thumb. The left arm
was very much bruised. He vt,as quite sensible when he
came in, but I can't recollect that he said anything. His
wounds were dressed, and he was placed under the charge
of Mr. Canton. The man diEd on Thursday evening at a
quarter past six, I, with Mr. Canton, made a post mortem
examination of the body. Mr, Canton has the notes made
during the examination.
Mr. Canton was then called, but did not appear, and the
proceedings were for some time stopped.
Mr. Sleigh—l take the opportunity, sir, of suggesting
that it would be desirable for the jury to view the rooms
where the affray took place.
The Coroner—Quite so. I intend that at the proper

On the arrival of

Mr. Edwin Canton the inquiry was proceeded with. He
said—l am one of the surgeons of this hospital. I saw the
deceased about one o'clock on Friday, the 12th July. I
examined the injuries and found thirteen scalp wounds,
chiefly on the right side of the head. In addition
to injuries described by Mr. Skegg, 1 found the tem-
poral artery was divided. I made a post rsortem exami-
nation on Friday last. I found the scalp wounds as they
have been described. A small quantity of blood was in a
few places effused beneath the scalp. The right temporal
muscle was in part reduced to a pulp, beneath it was a
fracture of the right temporal bone. This fracture ex-
tended to the lowest part of the temporal region, and con-

tinned across the roof of the orbit, which it had fractured
in four or five places on the same side. On the edge of the
orbit ';a fracture passed into the frontal bone, in a situation
where it was discovered on the first examination of the pa.,
tient. On the left side of the head a fracture was found also in
the temporal region. From this spot I had removed four pieces
of bone which were underpressed, and which I had found in
this situation and in this condition during the life of the
patient, From this spot a fracture extended through the
roof of the left orbit, This fracture is also comminated.
The check bone of the left side was broken. Upon remov-
ing the skull-cap the membrane of the brain was found to
be congested, a clot of blood was found lying beneath the
membrane and the bone. Beneath the fracture already
mentioned on the right side of the forehead, a clot was also
found in the right temporal region. Upon removing this
membrane from the brain the surface of the hemispheres
of the globe of the brain was found covered
to a slight extent with furutent matter and lymph. The
substanee of the brain on the left temporal region was
injured, and there were also other serious injuries. The
body I found healthy, and he died from the injuries done
to the hoad and its contents.

Coroner—How do you think the injuries wore produced ?
Witness—l should say by some blunt weapon. No sharp
weapon would produce the injury. There was no incised
wound.

.•
Coroner—Were the wounds distinct in appearance ?
Witness—Yes, each was distinct from its fellow.
Coroner—You mean to say positively each wound was
caused by a separate blow ?
Witness—l should Mink it must have been.

By Mr. Sleigh—ln consequence of the wounds being both
lacerated and contused, I came to the conclusion that they
were inflicted by some blurt instrument. I don't think the
wounds were made by a poker. It must have been
some-
thing that would tear, something sharper than a poker.
The fracture on the cheek bone would occasion great pain
in speaking. The patient made some remarks and did not
appear to suffer very greatly at first, but towards his death
he appeared to be in great pain. The clots of blood would
cause pressure on the brain and render the patient very en-
feebled. It would be increased by loss of blood. Ono of
the clots of blood was the size of a shilling, and the other
was the size of the section of a pigeon's egg. I observed
the contusion of the scapula, that is the shoulder-blade
bone. That might have been caused by a fall or by a severe
blow.

By Mr. Humphreys—Roberts was sensible up till nine
o'clock on Tuesday morning. He sometimes talked and
made short remarks. He never made any statement as to
the cause of the injuries. I think a pair of tongs would
produce the wounds on the scalp. The wound between the
thumb and the index finger might have been produced by
a broken bottle.

Mr. Humphreys—Did you see Major Murray ? That
gentleman's name has not been mentioned, but I have no
doubt it will. _ _

Witness—Major Murray is an inmate of the hospital.
He is very anxious to give his account of the transaction to
the jury, but I don't think he is yet well enough to leave
his room.

The Coroner—There is a great deal of evidence to be
taken before we come to Major Murray, so I think we had
better proceed.
By a Juror—Mr. Roberts said nothing in my presence
about his injuries, but I believe ho has made a communica•
tion to some other person.
Mr. Humphries—Was there any mark of a pistol shot on
the deceased ?
Witness—None.
Mr. Thomas Clay—l am foreman of the Catalonian
Cork Company (next door to the house where the affray
took place). Last Friday week I had occasion to go into
the house No. 16, Northumberland-street, on the day of
the occurrence, about a quarter to 12 in the morning.
After being there a few minutes I heard the report
of firearms, and about five minutes after that I heard an-
other report. Having heard reports on former occasions
I paid no attention to them. I was in the back yard when
I heard the reports, and I am certain they proceeded
from Mr. Roberts's chambers. His apartments were on
the first floor. I looked up at tho window, but it was closed.
The only remark I made about the shots was to one of our
workmen. About five minutes after the last report the
window of Mr. Roberts's chamber was thrown up, and a
gentleman, whom I now know as Major Murray, came
to the window and put out ono of his legs. I said, " Good
God, what's the matter ?" He said, " There's been
murder done here." Those were his very words. I told
him
not to
way he intended, or he would
kill remain where he was until I
e down
toldhim the t o
came him. I wont round to the front door and found it
locked. I went up stairs to get assistance, and then I
heard a smash of glass. I hurried down to the yard, and
when I got to the back door I found the gentleman I saw
himself. come I
at the back window going over the wall of No. 16. 1
thought he was making his escape, and I caught hold of
his coat. He got away, and on looking over the wall I saw
him go through the passage into the street. I went there
and I saw the gentleman at the door. He seemed to want
to go away, but I told him he must remain. I had not seen
his wounds at that time. When I got him to the door of
No. 16 I saw he was wounded in the neck. I saw a police-
man and gave the gentlenkau into his care. I told him to
get some sorgiOta advice. I did not see what was done after.
I t?yet-Went up to Mr. Roberts's room with some more people
to force the door, and I saw the stun() Poltdmnat I had given the
gentleman to, and he said we had better wait till some more
police came. On the arrival of two more constables a

ladder was procured. I suppose some one got up, as the door
was opened from within. On entering the room we found
the folding doors closed. They were opened by the con-
stables, and Mr. Roberts was round in the left hand corner
of the room crouched down in a corner and covered with
blood. Two constables lifted him up and brought him
into the back room and set him in a chair, and he was
afterwards removed in a cab to Charing-cross Hospital. I
Murray from what I
haveon l only knowhear the d
.Ihe gentleman a s
stateef t h
01Nlarjoeorm
was
disordered. A
chair was broken, and there were a couple of large pistols
on the ground near the window. The police took charge
of the weapons. Mr. Roberts's rooms consisted of two on
the first floor. The gentleman had part of the tongs and
an umbrella in his hands when he appeared at the window.
The bit of the tongs dropped into the back area, but the
police recovered it. There was a broken wine bottle near
the window in a pool of blood.
By Mr. Sleigh—lt was five minutes after the second re-
port that I looked up. The second was not so loud as the
first. It appeared to me as if the pistol-case had been up-
set. I also saw a small pair of pistols in the hands of one
of the police officers. It was in the front room that Mr.
Roberts was found. The folding doors open 'towards the
windows which look into Northumberland street. IVhest
I caught hold of the gentleman's coat he did not make
the slightest remark. I cannot tell how he got
away whether his coat tore or whether his
weight caused me to loose my hold. When I called for
assistance, and as the gentleman and I were at the door
of No. 16, some one came up and said to Major Murray,
" You're shot," Major NurraY bald, " 114 d I had two Pio.

tols I would have shot him also." Some one said, " The
man that's done it may escape." He then replied, " I've
served him out for this too much to permit him to escape."

By Mr. Humphreys—The words the gentleman said at
the window were, "There's murder being done
here." It might have been "I'm being mur-
dered here." I cannot pledge myself to the
exact expression. The large pistols are what I call horse
pistols. One of them was out of the case, and lying on the
floor. I don't know whether it was loaded or not.

William Clark—l am in the employ of the Catalonian
Cork Con.pany. I did not know the deceased. I don't
know what the witness Clay has just said. I was in the
yard of the house on Friday week, and heard the two shots
fired. 1 should say four or five minutes elapsed between
the reports. Very shortly after the window of the first
floor opened ; a man came to it and put his leg out. Ile had
the tongs in his hand, also his umbrella. Clay told me to go
for a policeman. The gentleman at the window said, " There's
murder been committed here." lam certain he used
those words. I told him not to come down,lbut we (meaning
myself and Clay) would come round and open the door. I
wont to our warehouse and got assistance, and having sent
for a policeman, we met Mr. Ramsay on the stairs. We
tried to force the door open, and then some one called out,

" He's in the street." We went down to the door and here
we saw the man bleeding from the neck. Some said, "go
to the doctors," but he said, " I want my umbrella." It was
got for him and he went away. I then procured a ladder,
it was placed against the back room window of Mr. Roberta'
apartments, and a policeman went up. When I went up-
stairs the front room door was open. I heard some one say
"Go for a surgeon." I went to Mr. Starkie's at the top of
the street, and a gentleman coming from there he said Mr.
Roberts had better be taken to the hospital, which was
done.

By Mr. Sleigh—l did not hear anything said about any
one escaping.
By Mr. Humphreys—l have heard pistol shots frequently
fired during the previous fortnight. Our warehouse is at
the back of the house in which Mr. Roberts lived.

Mary Lines—l have lived at 15, Northumberland-street
between five and six years. I have heard noises
like planks being thrown down. I can't say positively that
I have frequently heard the report of fire-arms. Between
a quarter and 20 minutes past 11 on the morning of the
occurrence, whilst I was sitting in one of the lower rooms
of No. 15, I heard some high words. I did not know from
whence they proceeded. They were men's voices.
In about 10 minutes after I heard a noise, and
in five minutes after I heard the noise again.
I then heard a crashing of glass, and shortly afterwards
saw a man coming over the wall with his face covered with
blood. I saw a man catch hold of his coat, but he dropped
to the ground. The next time I saw him was on the steps
of No. 16. I saw spots of blood in the passage of No. 15.
Police-sergeant Golden, 46 A—On Friday, the 12th of
July, I was passing 16, Northumberland-street, and a
number of persons called out "There's murder being done.'
Shortly after I saw a gentleman coming out of 15, and he
said he h'sd been shot by a man in No. 16. I afterwards
heard some people call out, " Stop the man, we don't know
who he is." I detained him. He did not offer the slightes
resistance. He was coming towards me. He said, "the
man in the first floor of that house," pointing to No. 16,
" has shot me, go and take him." I handed him over to a
gentleman who volunteered to take him to the hospital. I
then went to No. 16, and found both doors on the first floor
fastened. The back door was opened by the police, and I
then entered the front room and there found the deceased.
I said to him how did this happen, and he replied, " It was
done by that man who has gone down stairs." Those wen
the only words he spoke. Both rooms were in great con-
fusion ; in the back room close by the mantelpiece there
was a large pool of blood, and on the opposite corner there
was also a large pool near the window. I saw a brace of pistols
lying on the floor. I now produce them. The case was
on the table. I saw four bullets lying near the pistols, and
close to a largo heap of paper. The table appeared as if it had
been broken in the scuffle. In the front room the carpet
was in a heap, olose to the folding-door, and a large
quantity of blood was upon it, and also a pillow
which was lying with the carpet. I also found
six bullet marks about the room, four near the
marble mantelpiece, and, two had penetrated the wall.
The drawers in both rooms appeared to have been ran-
sacked. A great many of the papers were on the floor.
The room presented the appearance as if a struggle had re-
cently taken place therein. I saw two broken bottles lying
near the window. I also produce the broken tongs.
By Mr. Sleigh—l did not pick up the bullets. I
looked at one; it did not appear to have been
discharged from a pistol. They might have fallen out of
the pistol case. I heard several persons make the remark
" You've been shot." The gentleman said, "Am I much
hurt. The man is in the first floor ; why don't you go and
take him." When I went into the front room I saw Mr.
Roberts crouched up in a corner. Ho had his hand on the
door handle. There was no key in the door, which was
locked. The koy of the back room was in the lock, on the
outside. The door was fastened by a bolt on the lock inside.

By Mr. Humphreys—When I entered the room it appeared
very much disturbed. On the left hand side of the mantel-
piece there is a book-case, and a small chair near it, upon
which, apparently, some ono had been sitting. Near it was
a pool of blood. There was also a high chair. It was
near the book-case. Both chairs were close to the table
The high chair was nearest the pool of blood.
Mr. Henry Ramsey—l reside at 16, Northumberland-
street, and am a managing clerk. I only know what has
been told me about this matter. On Friday week I was in
my office when a man entered it and told me to come down,
for there was a man being murdered in Mr. Roberts' room.
I went down, and there found some people trying to force
the door. I did not much like the operation, because I
thought that a man who had shot one person might be be-
hind the door ready to shoot another. I went down stairs
in a very agitated manner, and there saw a gentleman
standing, bleeding from a wound in the neck. I asked the
gentleman to come in, and he said "No ; come into the
place where I have been nearly murdered." He then said,
Give me my umbrella, and let me go ; I want to go to my
office." I did not allow him to leave. The gentleman said
"Am I wounded ?" I replied, " Yes, fearfully ;" upon
which he said " There's a damned fellow up stairs who has
shot me; his name is Grey." I said that was impossible,
as there was none in the house of that name. He replied,
" Oh, yesi that is the name he gave me." I told him I had
just seen him in company with a short gentleman, and that
person's name was Roberts. He said, " Yen; that's the
man," I went with the wounded man to a surgeon's. On
our way there ho told me he had just come by the penny
boat, and, while crossing Hungerford-market, he met Mr.
Roberts, who, raising his hat, said "Have I the honour of
addressing Major Murray ?" Major Murray replied " Yes."
Mr. Roberts then asked if he did not wish to raise capital
for a hotel company. Major Murray said he thought there
was something of the kind, but he did not know much
about it as he was only one out of ten, and asked Roberts to
give him his card. Roberts replied, my office is close by
and my name is Grey. Major Murray said we went to his
office, and after We had been talking the matter over a short
time, Mr. Roberts walked to the bookcase and appeared to
look for some papers. In a short time, after, Murray said
he felt a stinging sensation in his neck and head and heard
a report of fire-arms. In a few minutes ho fell near the
fender. Roberts walked away to the other room, but re-
turned in a short time. He (Major Murray) lay on the
ground paralyzed, whet Roberts came into the room again
just as he was grasping the fender to raise his head.
Roberts again deliberately pointed another pistol at him
and fired. Upon this he determined to sham death. He
laid quid for some time and then Roberts went into the
front nom. He came back to look, and then Major Mur-
ray said he grasped the tongs and with a heavy blow,
knocked him down. A serer° struggle ensued. The
Major thinking he was getting the worst of it, took hold of
a jag or something like it and threw it at him. He turned
round and saw some beer bottles near him, he seized one of
them and beat Roberts about the head with it. Ho then
got the tongs and struck Roberts with ft. He thought he
had quieted Roberts, but he got rep again and a struggle
took place and they both got into the front room. He
(Major Murray) closed the folding doors and then throw
up the window and cried for assistance, oiling, 6, For
God's sake come up, I'm being murdered." It Itas about
half an hour before this that he saw Major Murray and
Mr. Roberts walking down Craven-court together_ towards
Northumberland-street. He had seen Mr. Roberts two or
three times that morning, and had spoken to him. As
witness and Major Murray were going along together, the
Major said he had never seen Mr. Roberts before in his life.
Witness took ao notico of the firing, as Mr. Roberts fre-
quently fired.
By Mr. Humphreys—ln the course of the narrative,
Major Murray did not use the name of Roberts. He called
him " Grey," or " that villain."
The inquiry was then adjourned until to-morrow morn-
ing at ten o'clock.
Shortly after the adjournment the jury proceeded to
Northumberland-street, where they made a careful exami-
nation of the premises.

THE SERIOUS CHARGE 49.AINST
BARON DE VIDII.

BOW-STREET.—(THIS DAY.):
The approaches to the court to-day presented the same
crowded appearance as they have done on both occasions,
when the Baron de Vidil has been placed at the bar.
At three o'clock the accused was again placed at the
bar in charge of Inspector Whicher and Sergeant William-
son of the detective force.
The first witness celled was
John Evans, who said—l am an engineer, and reside at
the Railway Station, Twickenham, I recollect the 28th of
June last. I went in the evening to the Due d'Aunialo's
to see a friend. He was not at home. I returned to the
high road, and while I was standing near the gate I saw
that young man [pointing to M. do Vidil, who was sitting
at the attorneys' table] with his hat off, and his face covered
with blood. He crouched down between me and an old
woman, and said something. While this was going on a
saddle horse came up without a rider. A man then came
up—the prisoner at the bar. He appeared very much agi-
tated, and said, " 'What's the matter ; what's the matter,"
and made an attempt to jump over the pailings, but slipped
at the first attempt, he succeeded at the second ; but in
getting over he got his hand on one of the iron hooks at the
top of the gate. I then saw him get over another set of
rails, and then he disappeared amongst some shrubbery. I
noticed the elder man had what appeared a whip handle in
his hand. I took the young man to the Swan publichouse
at Twickenham. Before we got to ft,. cr.6. 4,4,, prisoner
came up and us to take the young man to the inn.
While I was leading the young man I asked how the matter
had happened. He said his horse had plunged and threw
him against a wall. Doctors had to be sent for.
Julia Fitzgibbon—
of last month I recollect being near the Due d'Aumale's.
I can't recollect the young Male a features, as WM Covered

with blood. Mr. Evans, the last witness, was there. There
was another gentleman there, but I should not know him.

I picked up two pair of gloves and a riding-whip, which
I took to the Swan public-house and gave them to the
landlady.

John Tanner—l reside at Twickenham. I keep the
Black Dog public-house. I recollect the 28th of June. On
that occasion I was in the road near Orleans House. I
noticed two gentlemen riding together. I watched them
for some time. They were near the Swan public-house.
I was in the road going towards the ferry. When I ar-
rived there I heard some one say, " There's two of the
duke's horses loose." I looked round, and then saw the two
horses the gentlemen were riding when I first saw them. I
saw the young gentleman bleeding from a wound in his
forehead. I went towards him and asked him what had
happened. The elder man (the prisoner) said he had had
an accident and knocked his head against a wall. I asked
prisoner what he was going to do, and he replied, " Take
him to the nearest public-house."
John Everett—l am private watchman to the Due
d'Aumale. I recollect the evening of the 28th of June.
I was sitting outside the Swan public-house at Twicken-
ham. I noticed two gentlemen on horseback. They were
going towards the duke's house. In about four or five
minutes I saw the horses return down the lane without
riders. I took hold of the bridles, and they were as quiet
as lambs. There was blood on the saddle and on the mane
of the smaller horse of the two. I afterwards saw the
young gentleman with Mr. Evans. The blood
was running down his face. The prisoner came
up in a few minutes, and I asked him how it had hap •
pened. He said the young man was standing up in his
stirrups in the saddle, and the horse shied and he struck his
head against the wall. I asked him about a doctor, but ho
made no reply.

Dr. Alfred Clark—l am a surgeon residing at Twicken-
ham. I recollect on the 28th June being called to attend a
young gentleman who was at the Swan public-house. I ex-
amined his head. There had been profuse bleeding, but
little when I was there. It was all over his shirt and
clothes. He said he was in great pain. I ordered him a
little brandy and water. His face having been washed, I
examined and found a starred wound on the forehead ; the
skin was cut to the bone. I dressed the wound and
then proceeded to examine the other part of the head. On
the left side—at the back and towards the upper part of
the head—l found another wound precisely similar to
the one on the forehead. There were no scratches about
the face, and no other wounds of any description about him.
I asked how the matter had happened—if the horses had
run away, but ho replied " No." I then asked him if he
had fallen. He said " No." I then asked if the horses
shied, and he said " Yes, he thought that was it, and that
he was thrown from his horse against the wall." After I had
dressed the wound, I felt the young man's pulse, and asked
how he was, and whether there was anything else I could
do for him. The prisoner was present up to this time. The
young man took my hand and said
Mr. Sleigh objected to the conversation, as it was not in
evidence that the prisoner was present.
Mr. Clark proceeded—l perfectly recollect that on one
occasion the prisoner was present, because I asked him to
get some brandy for the young man ; while he was absent I
took the opportunity of asking him some questions, and he
replied—

Mr. Sleigh again objected to the evidence.
Witness—Well ; in consequence of what the young man
said to me I sent the wounded man back to London in the
care of my assistant. _ _

Mr. Corrie—How do you think the wounds were caused ?
Witness—lf there had been but ono wound, I should
have thought it might have been occasioned by a fall, but
as there was another of precisely the same description at the
upper part and back of the head, I felt that that could not
be the cause. I should think that the injuries could have
been inflicted with the knob of a riding-whip. There
would have been some scratches about the face if the in-
juries had been caused by a fall.

Mr. Parker—l reside at Ware, Hertfordshire. lam a
magistrate for Middlesex. The prisoner and myself mar-
ried two sisters. I know tho state of the family of the pri-
soner. Ho has but one son, M. do Vidil. The young man
has a considerable fortune in money. I have corresponded
with the prisoner, and am familiar with his handwriting.
The letter handed me is in his handwriting. It was here
put in and read. It was a communication from the prisoner
making inquiries relative to his son, who, he stated, had
disappeared from his lodging, suffering from an injury he
received from the rearing of his horse. It dated from the
Clarendon, and bore date the 29th June.
M. de Vidil was then sworn.

Mr. Corrio—Do you still persist in your determination
not to give evidence in this case ?
M. do Vidil—l do.

Sergeant Williamson—l took the prisoner into custody
on his arrival in England. Ho came to London accompanied
by two French officers.
Inspector Thornton produced the hat M. de Vidil wore
on the day of the occurrence, in which there was a dcep
indentation in front.

Inspector Thornton—That is tho case.
Mr. Sleigh—l am at a loss to understand what is the
exact charge against my client.

Mr. Corrie—lt has not been varied in the least.
Mr. Sleigh—l hardly know whether you think there is
any evidence against the prisoner.
Mr. Corrio—Yes, I do.

Mr. Sleigh—lf you intend sending the prisoner for trial,
I shall not take up your time by any observations, but re-
eery() them for another occasion. I have, however, to apply
that as you intend to commit the prisoner you will accept
substantial bail fur his appearance.
Mr.Corrie—Having determined to commit the prisoner for
trial, I have now to consider your application relative to bail.
From the peculiar nature of the case, and the position of the
parties, I cannot but think it would be unadvisable to accept
bail, because persons with ample means in cases
like the present would be willing to make any sacrifice in
money to evade the law. I shall therefore not take bail.
If you are not satisfied with my decision, a judge always
sits in town, and you can make application to him.
The prisoner was then fully committed to Newgate for
trial, and the whole of the witnesses were bound over to
appear in the usual manner. The prisoner seemed greatly
affected and astonished at the result of the investigation.