The Sun.
London, England, 1845-05-21 00:00:00

NAV A L INTELLIGENCE.

Admiral Sir John West struck his flag on board the Cale-
donia, at Devonport, on Thursday evening last, and pro-
ceeded to London, on leave of absence, for 14 days, Sir
Samuel Pym, the Admiral Superintendent of the dockyard,
at that port, officiating in his absence.
The Melampus was paid advance of wages at Devonport,
on the 17th instant, and sailed the following morning for
South America.

Lord Calcraft visited the dockyard at Devonport, on Sa-
turday last, after which his Lordship reviewed the troops at
Mount Wise.

The Vesuvius's (steam-sloop) defects, which has been the
means of detaining Lord Calcraft, will be made good by
this evening (Tuesday), and will sail to-morrow morning,
for America.

Tier Majesty's steam -vessel Dee will sail from the Cove of
Cork, for Liverpool, on the 21st instant, with the depot of
the 90th Light Infantry Regiment on board, under the com-
mand of Major Eyles. The Dee will embark the 48th depot,
at Liverpool, for Cork harbour.

In Barnpool, at Devonport—Pandora and Styx.
In Harbour—San Josef, Canopus, Caledonian, Seagull,
Jackall, Vesuvius and Confiance (steamers), Sylph and
Netley (tenders), Camel, Hamoaze, and Devon (lighters).
The San Josef will be paid off on Wednesday next, when
the Caledonia will be immediately commissioned to supply
her place. All the seamen who have been in the ship three
years and above will also be paid off and permitted to join
any other ship, but al who are not fit for active service will
not be entered on board the Caledonia, the object being to
have the Caledonia efficiently manned and ready for sea, if
required, i❑ ten days.
On Sunday, the Lightning steamer arrived at Deal, and
proceeded for the river ; and the Comet steamer passed Deal
for Leith.

The Queen, 110, Captain Sir B. W. Walker, K.C.8., has
her stores and guns on board, and is expected to leave port,
at Chatham, to-morrow or the next day.

POLICE iNTELLIGENCE.
(YESTERDAY.)
/11ANSTON-HOU SE.

cab.driver, named Edward Carrington, was charged
by Mr. Softlaw, the proprietor of the Adelaide Hotel,
London-bridge, under the following circumstances.
The complainant said that, on Monday last, at half-
past three o'clock, his attention was called to a crowd of
forty or fifty persons about the doors of his house, and
upon going out he discovered a gentleman who had just
arrived ill a cab from the town terminus of the Brighton
Railway, and who was endeavouring to prevail upon the
driver to give up his luggage. Witness went up to the
cabman, who was demanding two shillings for his fare,
the fare for that very limited distance being no more
than e:ightpenee, stated who he was, and required that
the luggage should be given up. The cabman being
thus interfered with, commenced the most disgusting
abuse, and damned and bedevilled witness and his cus-
tomers, too, in a manner not to be surpassed. Witness
tendered him a shilling, which he considered it prudent
to accept ; but the conduct of the fellow was so com-
pletely ruffian-like, that it was impossible to let it pass
with impunity, and the case had therefore been brought
before the Lord Mayor.
The officer in whose custody the cabman was placed
said that the defendant was quite notorious for the re-
volting language in which he addressed parties who re-
sisted his attempts to extort money, and. was in the
habit of boasting of his success; and that on their way
to the station-house he said he had been pulled up a
little while ago before the Lord Mayor for blowing-up a
gentleman, and fined 21., which he paid, as he would
pay the penalty his Lordship would inflict on the present
occasion.
The LORD MAYOR—Oh, he is prepared to pay the
penalty, is he? The officer—He says, my Lord, that
you can do nothing but fine him.
The LORD MAYOR—What have you to say, defendant?
'The cabman, who appeared to be quite contrite and
humble, declared that he did not know Mr. Softlaw, or
he never would have said a word about his fare; that he
considered he was entitled to charge for luggage, and
that he really thought a shilling was too little for such
accommodation as his cab had afforded, and that he
meant nothing by the language he had uttered.
The LORD MAYOR—Now, I shall not inflict any
penalty upon you, although you supposed I should, but
I shall send you to the House of Correction for one
month, although you supposed I could not.
The cabman—l assure your Lordship I shall never
offend again.
The LORD MAYOR—It is in my power to stop your
licence, and that would put an end to your cabmanship
altogether. Take care of the next offence—that's all I
say to you.—Tbe defendant was then committed.
The above case was the third occasion upon which the
Lord Mayor committed to prison a cabman who was able
to pay the penalty without inconvenience; and his Lord-
ship intimated his determination to substitute Bridewell
for the pecuniary fine, according to the circumstances of
the complaint.

HORSEWHIPPING THE BELGIAN
CHARGE D'AFFAIRES TO MEXICO.
An occurrence which has excited great interestthintßelagTasn.
L
gate took place in Friday last. M. . Blondell,
Charge d'Affaires, was going out to Mexico, in the
Maria, which vessel was obliged to put into Ramsgate for re-
pairs. M. Blondell went to London, and on getting out of a
Margate omnibus he was asked by an Irish gentleman, named
Lloyd, if his name was Blondell. Having replied that it was,
he immediately received a severe horselvhippij.fcroamnhAlainr:
Lloyd. The matter came before Ole magistrates,
Esq., and the Rev, G. W. Sicklemore, on the next morning,
and the office was very much crowded,
Mr. Edward Blondell was sworn and examined by an in-
terpreter—He deposed that he did not speak or understand
English. That at about five o'clock on the evening before,
in gettixig out of one of the Margate omnibuses, on his re-

turn from London, he was accosted by the defendant, who
asked him "Are you not Blondell ?" and immediately beat
him most unmercifully with the whip, and not content with
this, he afterwards struck him with his hands, cut his nose,
and broke his spectacles. Would swear that he had given
Lloyd no provocation whatever. In his cross-examination
by Mr. Lloyd, Mr. Blondell swore positively that he could
not speak or understand English, nor did he know a Major
Anstruthers.

The assault was also proved by two other witnesses, who
were not examined.

Mr. Lloyd said, in defence, that last winter he had been
attacked by two drunken men in Brussels, and that he had
hurt one of them in self-defence. That understanding one
of them to be servant to M. Blondell, he had called to com-
plain of his conduct ; but the man having complained that
he (Mr. Lloyd) had followed and beaten him without any
cause, M. Blondell said that lie should believe his man's
statement in preference to his (Mr. Lloyd's). He had gone
the next day to the police with a friend, to answer any
charge against him, and was told that the man had bee❑
to complain, but that from the bad character of the man
they would not take his charge. He then wrote to M.
Blondell, requiring him to retract his words of the previous
day. He (defendant) then received a visit from the police,
saying that the charge was renewed. He was sentenced to
fifteen days' imprisonment by the police magistrate, but this
sentence was set aside by the Court of Appeal, on its being
proved that the two men had been heard to sav, " Let us
follow that Englishman, and tight him," and that he had
only acted in his own defence. Having ascertained that the
truth had been told to M. Blundell by another servant, and
the Court having also decided that the man was in the
wrong, he thought himself entitled to an apology from M.
Blondell, which, however, he could not obtain, and had
threatened him, that if he ever caught him in England, he
would horsewhip him. He had so caught him, and kept his
word: If the magistrates would send the case to the ses-
sions, he would undertake to get witnesses from Belgium to
prove the provocation he had received from M. Blondell.
He knew that he had no right to take the law in his own
hands, but he had not done so till every other means of pro-
curing justice had failed. The defendant was then about to
refer to some documents respecting the affair at Brussels,
which the magistrates told him could not be gone into. He
then called

Robert Pritchard, waiter at the Castle Hotel, who de-
posed that M. Blondell asked him in English to fetch a po-
liceman, and to tell him where Captain Hodges, the Belgic
Consul, lived. He also deposed that, after being horse-
whipped, M. Blondell attempted to kick Mr. Lloyd in the
groin, when the latter threw away the whip, and fell to work
with his hands.

The Bench said that nothing which had been stated by
Mr. Lloyd was a justification for the breach of the peace lie
had committed, and fined him 5/., at the same time calling
on him to find sureties to keep the peace, himself in 1001.,
and two sureties in 50/. each.

The money was paid and the sureties entered into.
M. Blondell has since sailed for Mexico.—Kent Herald.

RAILWAY COMMITTEES.

(YESTERDAY.)

Group X.
LONDON AND YORK LINE.
(Continued from our Afternoon Edition of yesterday.)

Several other witnesses as to general traffic having been ex-
amined,
Mr. Harkendale, butcher, deposed as to the extent of the sale of
cows, sheep, and other live stock at Boston, which he considered
was very great, as was also the quantity of slaughtered meat sent
thence to the London market.

Mr. T. Green, wharfinger, deposed as to the extent of the trade
between London and Boston by water.
Mr. John Varley deposed as to the extent of traffic in Taters-
hall in malt, bones, &c., and was of opinion that the proposed Lon-
don and York scheme would be most useful, as it would give a line
of communication with London, Boston, and Wakefield.
The depositions of the witnesses who followed went to prove
the extent of saving of expense they considered would be effected
in the item of land carriage of goods of all sects, such as coals,
corn, meat, &c., if the London and York line of railway should be
formed.

The Committee adjourned at a quarter past four o'clock

Group DD.

GLASGOW, DUMFRIES, AND CARLISLE RAILWAY.
Mr. Andrews (in continuation from our Afternoon Edition
of yesterday) said—Towards Cumnock existed the only difficult
part on the line, and this eighteen miles, which would be more ex-
pensive than any other portion, would be more favourable in other
respects, as being a part In which the greatest traffic abounded. The
Learned Counsel endeavoured to show the advantages in traffic which
the line he appeared to support possessed on a compa-
rison of the merits of the two companies. The calcu.
lations of the traffic in coal on the Dumfries line had
been taken from existing sources, to which 50 per cent, had been
added for expected increase. Along the line in various places
were valuable seams of black band, and there could be no doubt
that an extensive trade would be opened. The Hineterd coal.
field, which was the largest in the line, had been estimated
as capable of yielding 90,000,000 tons. Various other
mines also existed affording coals, black band, lime-
stone, and ironstone, and these would also tend to
increase the importance of the line. The Learned Counsel then
stated there was no opposition offered to the continuation of the
line by any landowner. He they quoted some extracts from the
report of the Board of Trade, and also from a statement made by
Mr. Locke in the year 1836, for the purpose of proving that the
gradients at a place called Bedock.bridge were of so severe
a nature that they would constitute a great obstacle to
the opposing line being made. From Glasgow to Carlisle the
ascents of the Caledonian line had been reckoned at 1,336 feet, and
from Carlisle to Glasgow at 1,364 feet, and these elevations, in an
engineering point of view, would form a serious difficulty. The
Learned Counsel then opposed in detail the data on which the
competing company had estimated their traffic, grounding his objec-
tions principally upon the evidence in support of the mercantile traffic.
upon the prospective character of the mineral traffic, and the ex.
aggeration apparent in the item as to cattle and sheep, and also
upon the fact that Paisley, Kilmarnock, and other places in Ren.
frewshire and Ayrshire, manufactured goods which required, from
their peculiar character, speed in their transmission to the great
markets of the south. He concluded his long address by urging
on the Committee that whatever might become of the opposing line,
he felt satisfied he had made out a sufficient case for the promo.
ters of the Glasgow, Dumfries, and Carlisle Railway, to warrant
the Committee in allowing the Bill to pass.

Sir THOMAS PHILLIPS then called Mr. Nicholson, shipowner at
Annan, as the first witness. He deposed that the general trade and
steam boat communication of Annan were considerably superior to
that of Port Carlisle, and that steamers bound from that place to
Liverpool were frequently compelled to stop at Annan. There
was a very large trade in curing pork carried on in Annan, and
as much as 1,700 tons were produced last year, which were carried
to Newcastle by means of the Carlisle Railway. A very extensive
traffic also existed in :corn, grain, slates, and coals, of which con.
siderable quantities were annually exported.
Mr. Cowan, late cotton-spinner at Carlisle, was next examined.
He stated that there were 10,000 workers of cotton in Carlisle and
its neighbourhood, and the manufactured goods were principally
transmitted to Liverpool and Manchester. The port of Carlisle
was exceedingly inconveniently situated for its trade, and the con-
tinual sanding up of the harbour presented a great obstacle to
the coming in and going out of vessels. He considered
the Glasgow and Carlisle Railway would be more beneficial to
Carlisle than any other.

Mr. Crichton, Provost of Dumfries, then deposed as to the po-
pulation of that town, which he estimated at 14,0001. Dumfries
was a very inferior port, and during storms and high
winds vessels were unable to leave the port. He had
frequently known steamers to have landed their pas-
sengers and cargo owing to the detention of the vessels.
This inconvenience interfered very materially with the regular
trade of the town. The river tilith was principally used in the traffic of
coals. The witness then handed in to the Committee lists of the
mai.s, stage-coaches, and carriers going to and coming from
Dumfries, and spoke generally as to the favourable nature of the
Glasgow and Carlisle Railway.
Mr. Gordon was about to be examined, when

The CHAIRMAN said that, as his examination was likely to be very
long, the Committee would adjourn till to-morrow morning, at
halt past eleven.

Group N.
WEST CORNWALL RAILWAY.
(Continued from our Afternoon Edition of yesterday.)
Captain Moorsom was then examined with respect to the altera-
tions which would have to be made in joining the Hayle Railway
to the West Cornwall. It appeared from his evidence that no
alterations of such a character as to require Parliamentary powers
would be necessary. Then as to the line between Truro and
Redruth, eleven miles and a half, which it is proposed to work by
atmospheric traction, they would have to pass a number of public
and private roads, sometimes on arches and sometimes on the level.
In most instance the trustees of these roads had been consulted,
and were willing to enter into arrangements with the Com-
pany for the land which might be required for the
purposes of the railway. In no cases were they
likely to meet with any great difficulty. The number
of bridges on the whole line would be 61, exclusive of
" culverts," the larger of which were included in the estimate of
bridges, and the total expense would be 9.7,0001.—f0r " culverts,"
not included in the term bridges, 1,5061. The witness then de-
tailed the expenses of the masonry, the length and width of the
bridges, the height of the arches, &c., of this part of the scheme.
The witness was under examination on similar points as to the
line from Penzance to Trevascus at the adjournment of the Com-
mittee.

Group R.
DUBLIN AND DROGHEDA RAILWAY.

(Continued from our Afternoon Edition of yesterday.)
The Solicitor of the Company was examined as to the capital of
the Company and the mode in which it wa,, to be raised :—The ca-
pital was 150,0001. ; 40,0001. to be applied to the construction of
the line, and 110,0001. for new stations. This sum was to be
raised in additional shares.

Sir J. M`Nielle, civil engineer, examined—He said there were no
engineering difficulties in the way, the gradients being one in 150 ;
there were no tunnels ; and the cuttings and embankments were
very trifling, the deepest cutting being 22 feet, and the longest
embankment 19 feet.

Mr. Wreck was examined as to traffic and the probable income.
The port of Howth was a place much frequented by the inhabi-
tants of Dublin. After giving a calculation as to the amount of
passengers and traffic that might be expected to pass along the
line, he set down the receipts at 4,993/. 15s. This was estimating
the passengers at the rate of Is. and Is. 6d. each.

The Committee decided the preamble of the Bill to be proved,
and proceeded to the consideration of the clauses. All the clauses
were agreed to except one, which was postponed in order to have
an amended clause inserted. The further consideration of the
Bill was then adjourned till to-morrow.

DUBLIN AND BELFAST JUNCTION RAILWAY.
Mr. Austin was proceeding to open the case on behalf of this
line, when

Mr. ALEXANDER said he was desirous, before his Learned Friend
opened his case, to know whether it was intended that the Newry
and Enniskillen line should be considered as a competing line with
the Dublin and Belfast Junction Railway. It was a previous un-
derstanding that they should not be viewed in that light, but now
he was informed that his Learned Friend intended to count both
the Dundalk and Enniskillen and the Newry and Enniskillen
as competing lines. This was a breach of good faith,
and a ♦iolation of an agreement entered into between
the engineers of the two lines, Sir John Rennie and Sir John
M`Nielle, on behalf of the respective companies. Ile trusted the
Committee would not allow this to be the case. The Learned
Gentleman concluded by reading the agreement.
Mr. AUSTIN said he should require the agreement to be proved.

Mr. ALEXANDER then called Mr. Leach, the solicitor of the
Newry and Enniskillen line, who stated that he drew up the agree-
ment read at the instance of the Company, and with the consent of
Sir John Rennie and Sir John M`Neille for whom he acted. He
furnished a copy of it to Sir John M`Nielle. The latter gentleman
stated that he was fully empowered by his Company to treat in re-
spect of all engineering matter. He (the witness) attended both
Sir John Rennie and Sir John M`Nielle, and was witness to the
execution of it by both.
Mr. AUSTIN cross-examined the witness at some length—He
said he had the materials for the agreement furnished by Sir John
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On re-examination, the witness stated that the Company had
religiously observed the cenditions of the agreement,

Sir John Rennie deposed to his having an interview with Sir
John M`Neille before the Bills were brought before the Standing
Orders Committee. That gentleman at that time expressed his
opinion that it was a great pity that the two Companies could
not come to an arrangement. He went on to say that he was
fully empowered to treat for that Company in making an
agreement, and said it would be well if he (the witness) could get
similar power from his company. The matter was laid before a
meeting of witness's company, and he received powers to effect a
settlement. From conversation in a subsequent interview with
Sir John M`Nielle, at which Mr. Leach was present, the latter gen-
tleman threw the results into the shape of an agreement. This was
afterwards executed by both parties on a Saturday, but, on the
Monday following, he received a note from Sir John M`Neille,
stating that there was a misunderstanding regarding the agree-
ment, as he understood the suspension of competition was only to
extend so for as the standing orders were concerned.
In answer to Mr. AUSTIN, the witness stated that Lord Jocelyn,
on the part of the promoters of the Dundalk and Enniskillen line
had, on the Tuesday following the execution of the agreement,
objected to it, except so far as the standing orders had been con-
cerned, and that the Noble Lord had intimated that Sir John
M'Nielle had no power to act further in the matter. Sir John had
previously admitted that he had been mistaken in thepurport of the
agreement alter he had executed it, but thought it was, neverthe-
less, a proper al rangement to be carried out.
It was stated, In the re-examination of the witness, thatth Com-
pany, on the faith of this agreement, had stayed all proceedings
with relation to the opposing of the Dublin and Belfast Junction,
and were not now in the position they formerly were to oppose that
line.

The Committee then adjour ed till tomorrow, without de.
riding the 6oiut.

Group F.

LONDON, WORCESTER, AND SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE