The Sun.
London, England, 1845-10-27 00:00:00

SERIOUS CHARGE OF ASSAULT
AGAINST FIVE SOLDIERS OF THE SIXTY-
NINTH REGIMENT.

On Wednesday, five young men, privates in the 69th
Regiment of Foot, stationed in Birmingham Foot Bar-
racks, were placed in the dock before Charles Shaw,
Esq., and Dr. Melson, charged with the following se-
rious assaults:—Their names were Michael Brinkworth,
Michael Brophy, Patrick Kelly, William Kelly, and
James M`Nally, all natives of Ireland. They had been
taken up just before on a warrant signed by Dr. Melson.
W. Dale, whose lip was cut through, and his clothes
covered with blood, deposed to being in the Cock beer-
house, in Lichfield-street, soon after six o'clock the night
before. He had left his work only a short time, and was
having a pint of ale in the tap-room, when suddenly
ten or a dozen soldiers, all of the 69th, rushed into the
room armed with sticks. He was immediately knocked
down by Patrick Kelly, and remained senseless some
time. While in that state he was struck and kicked all
over. He had never had a word with any of them.
They came into the tap-room brandishing their sticks and
shouting something like " Hugh ! hugh !" He never
saw or heard any insult offered to them. He heard one of
them say, " The not dead yet," and they beat him
again as he lay on the floor. Thomas Lowe said he was
in his shop at the back of the Cock beer-house.
He heard the cry of "Murder !" and on running
in saw the last witness on the ground bleeding, and
saw him again abused by Brophy, who made use of
the language described by Dale, and he was himself
knocked down. Henry Caldicott was in the house when
the soldiers came into the room ; one of them said,
" What have you got to say against or about soldiers?"
He was knocked down instantly, and beat dreadfully
with their sticks. Those who had no sticks got hold of
the poker and shovel. No one had spoken a word to
them. He was badly hurt, and his coat (produced)
was torn to rags. He saw no woman with them.
Brinkworth was one of the party. William Harley next
appeared, with his head badly cut, and said he was
waiting to grind malt, when the soldiers came in shout-
ing, knocking all down before them. James Booth (with
broken nose and injured jaw) said he saw the soldiers
come down stairs and commence the attack, without pro-
vocation. He was knocked down senseless. The soldiers
used the house. John Gold corroborated the previous
statement. Mrs. Maria Wood, the landlady, deposed to
seeing one of the soldiers go into the kitchin and imme-
diately return, and then they all rushed in. Two of the
soldiers (none of the prisoners) begged for mercy for her,
as she was threatened to be done for. Parts of the sticks,
loaded with lead, were produced. There was no qnarrel
previous to the attack ; the prisoners were all there
When she went to the barracks that morning the prisoners
drew their bayonets, and made use of threats towards her.
The prisoners, who had declined to have the hearing
postponed, or to call witnesses, made some statement of
Dale having struck one of them with the poker, and
seemed to make light of the affair altogether. After a
consultation with Mr. Gem, Mr. Shaw said, "We con-
sider the assault proved, and fine each of you SL, or two
months' imprisonment." One of the soldiers observed,
" We won't pay the fine," and they were taken from the
dock apparently enjoying the thing as a joke.—Birming-
ham Advertiser.

DUNSTER CASTLE.—The great civil war, certainly
one of the most picturesque, as it is one of the most stirring
periods of English history, affords materials to the novelist
of a singularly attractive character. This has, doubtless, in-
duced the author of the new historical romance, entitled
"Dunster Castle," a writer who has already obtained con-
siderable reputation in the pleasant field of fiction, to select
an epoch so fruitful in romantic incidents. Dunster Castle
was the scene of one of the most striking episodes in that ex-
traordinary drama, which had the whole realm of England
for its stage, and the best men of England fur its actors. It
is, therefore, impossible to exaggerate the interest which the
reader must feel in such a subject, handled in the skilful
manner which, according to report, will render this romance
of the Civil Wars one of the most entertaining books of the
season.

COLLISION AT SEA.—On Tuesday evening last the
Telemachus, coal schooner, laden, bound to Littlehampton,
was run into off Newhaven by the John (also coal laden),
bound to Guernsey, and cut down almost to the water's edge;
but providentially, by the assistance of tarpauling and fine
weather, she was kept afloat until she arrived in safety at
Littlehampton.—Brighton Herald
The railway Fluty, in digging through the hill at
Blyton, near Gainsborough, have discovered a mineral desig-
nated " munding," of no value, yet indicating that copper or
lead ore might be found by digging deeper into the bowels of
the earth.--Hull Advertiser.
LINCOLN CATHEDRAL.--OH Sunday last a long
printed document, addressed "To the vergers, stall-keepers,
and other officers," was placed in the stalls and pews, signed
" Charles Goddard, D.D., ' sub-dean and canon in residence,
in which that dignitary remarks that he has had complaints
from several respectable quarters, and he has also seen him-
self, that persons are placed in the stalls, or most distin-
guished places of the Cathedra l,who do not come within the
rule of Church discipline, which supposes every one to be
seated according to his " rank, quality, and station." Hence
arises the disregard of the rubric, persons sitting during the
service, instead of standing or kneeling when prescribed ; also
talking and laughing during service to the annoyance of
others more devout, and postures which would be unbe-
coming even in a private house. Dr. Goddard goes on to
state that, on remonstrance, some persons have expressed
their determination to resist all attempts to reduce them to
better order, and therefore he enjoins on the officers of the
Cathedral to use their best judgment and discretion, and not
to admit to their stalls any person who has not the character
of a gentleman. He reminds them that no one but the dean
and canons have any right to the stalls, or whom they may
appoint to occupy them; others are by sufferance, for use,
but not for abuse. The document goes on to order that those
who sit during service, or who persist in laughing and talk-
ing, after having been once spoken to, are to be removed,
and, if need be, by the constable, with as little disturbance
as possible to the congregation. The same instructions are
made in a less degree as it regards the pews and benches.
The officers are finally reminded that they will be only doing
their duty, and will be held harmless. —Hull Advertiser.
WAKEFIELD CORN MARKET, OCT. 24.—There are
fair supplies of all grain this week. The Wheat trade was
steady to-day, and in prices of good qualities bothof new and
old no alteration can be quoted. Barley better supply, but
not so free sale as before. Beans, old English, rather dearer.
Oats, 14d. to 1/2d. per stone higher, and Shelling advanced
Is. to 2s. per load. Malt in great request at more money.
LONDON AND BRIGHTON AND LONDON AND CROY-
DON COMPANIES.—The negotiations which have been pending
for some days past between the Brighton and Croydon Com-
panies have at length been brought to a satisfactory con-
clusion. The directors of the two lines, after long and
anxious deliberation, have finally agreed on an amalgama-
tion, the shares to be consolidated into stock, and to rank
therein, Brighton at 5W., and Croydon at 18/. 10s. This
arrangement is of course subject to the approval of the re-
spective proprietaries, but there can be no doubt that the
ratification will be cheerfully awarded, as the prosperity of
both lines must be materially enhanced in consequence.
COURT OF SEWERS, WESTMINSTER —A Special
Court of Sewers for the city of Westminster was held at the
Courthouse, Greek-street, Soho, yesterday, for the purpose of
deciding upon the particular plans henceforth to be used in
the construction of sewers in the districts within the control
of this board. Mr. Willoughby took the chair, and having
called the attention of the Court to the grave importance
of the subject which they had met to discuss, the various
plans, ten in number, were laid on the table. Mr. Leslie
moved a reoolution—" That the egg form of a sewer with
the narrow end downwards, be the form hereafter to be used
in all the sewers to be constructed in the district of this
court." It was impossible to show any form of sewer that
would be preferable in all situations. He had tried the pro-
posed form of draia on his own property, and 137,(1 succeeded
completely. Under ordinary circumstances, lie believed that
the egg form was the most efficient, most durable, and most
economical. He (Mr. Leslie) had sillanitted a lithograph of
the egg shape of sewer to various eminent builders, who all
approved of that form, as had also Major-General Pasley and
Captain Dennison, Royal Engineers. One of the great ob-
jections to the egg shape was the large quantity of mortar
necessarily inserted in the joints, but that could be obviated
by using radiated bricks at an extra expense of only 4d. per
foot. The Hon. F. Byng seconded the motion, and in so
doing reprobated the practice of appointing a perpetual chair-
man, as giving an improper influence to that person. Mr.
Allason differed from the form proposed by the motion, and
thought it would not be found to be applicable to all situa-
tions. Various other gentlemen addressed the Cottrtpro and
con., Mr. Mayhew, district survoyor, being of opinion that
the form proposed was the very best that could be chosen.
Mr. Cumberley quoted an opinion of one of the officers of the
Court that the present sewers were little better than cess-
pools. The motion having been put, the numbers were de-
clared to be—For the motion, 16; against it, 5. Mr. Leslie
next moved the adoption of the particular plans of Mr. John
Phillips, on the ground of their great economy and facility,
which was carried unanimously, and the meeting broke up at
half-past four o'clock.
and park of the Earl of VP,-
HEATON PARK.--.Th
e punch!lie of the mansion
completed by on
.ne four rival railway companies pro-
nine
miles,
of •• ~on, we understand, has been
jested betweent,l3:er_.;nnocbbliester and Bury, a distance of eight or
5500,-0-00/. for :this property. The ',park, which is
e owner is to receive, it is stated, the
sum -
about three miles northlof Manchester, is, we understand, to
be laid out in sites for villas.-_Atanc/LesterGuurdian.
SALES OF LANDED PROPERTY.--Within the last
few days two estates in this neighbourhood, which only came
into the market a short time ago, have been sold. Capenoch,
the property of Sir Charles Kirkpatrick, Bart., of Closeburn,
has been purchased by Mr. Grierson, of Dalgonar, for 20,600,.,
about 32 years' purchase. Mr. Maxwell, the younger, of
Cardoness, has bought Dalskairth, where he at present re-
sides, from Mr. Kennedy, of New York, for 13,0001.—Dum-
fries,Courier.
e principal
inspector of the gauging department at the port of London,
has, we understand, been dispatched to Scotland for the pur-
posedepartment is conducted by the
CUSTOMS.—Mr. R. Z. Troight-O—n—lh"-----•.
of making a special inspection and examination of the
gaugingrevenue in that portion of the king-
in many instances, is but im-
omffincdeer officers no
fw thhi
dom, which, it is expected,
especially in the more
im-
perfectly understood by those parties,
ec which theus t
in Customs
remote parts and places along the coast.

POTATOES.—SampIes not affected by the general
disease are with difficulty to be procured, but those of really
good descriptions fetch high prices. The cost of these ob-
tained in this neighbourhood for prime qualities range from
4s. 3d. to ss. per bag of eight score (1601b5.), but those of
partially defective or doubtful character for keeping, do not
obtain more than 3s. per bag. This, with the increasing
price of wheat (Bs. 6d. per bushel at last Saturday's market),
is portentous of a serious state of things among the working
classes during the ensuing winter.—Taunton Courier.

We have been informed that Sir Andrew Agnew
was detected by a gentleman a short time since travelling
in a railroad train on the Sabbath day ! The saint was
sadly nut of count,nance when discovered,—Brighton
Herald,

[ADYERTISEIIENT.I—AN EXTRAORDINARY RETURN
OF HEALTH IN A FEW DAYS BY TILE USE or HOLLOWAY'S
PILLS.--The patient having previously been in an ill-state for
six years, Mr. Benjamin Hawkins, emeloyed iti the iroti*otks,
and well known at the Crown and Cushion, High Bullen, Wed.
nesbury, Staffordshire, had, to use his own phra.e, been a sad
afflicted creature, and that no one but God and himself knew
what he suffered from aches and pains in all his joints and shine,
likewise from a disordered liver and stomach, with scarcely
strength sufficient to keep about ! Here again have Holloway 3
Pills restored to health an individual labouring under the most
complicated diseases.—Sold by all Druggists, and at Prokissor
Holloway's Establishment, 2tl, Strand.