The Sun.
London, England, 1845-11-13 00:00:00

THAMES.

About half-past twelve o'clock on Tuesday, Mr. Clarkson,
the barrister, entered the Court, and, apologising for
the imperfect statement which he was about to make,
slid he was anxious as early as possible to ap-
prise the sitting magistrate (Mr. broderip) of some facts
of which he (Mr. Clarkson) was just informed, and
which perhaps before the close of the day would be
brought under the cognizance of this Court :—The im-
portance of the case would, he was sure, excuse the abrupt
manner in which it was introduced. The facts were simply
these .--The crew of the Tory, while on her homeward
voyage from Hong-Kong, rose on the captain, and in a pira-
tical manner attempted to seize and carry off the vessel, but
though the attempt was frustrated, more than one murder
had been the result, -and the present application was to have
officers in attendance to take the prisoners into custody im-
mediately on the arrival of the Tory in the river.
Mr. BaconEutr—Then I am to understand that there is no
person yet. in custody on this most serious charge ?
Mr. Clarkson—No, Sir. I have not made myself clear.
Some of the parties are in irons on board the vessel, which
is now on its way from Deal, and hourly expected in the
river. As lam informed, she is a vessel of 608 tons, corn-
mended by a Captain Johnstone, and having a crew of 30
men. The act of piracy was attempted whilst she was off
Ascension Island, when the crew, headed by the mate, rose
upon the captain, threatening to take his life and possess
themselves of the ship. . The mutiny had extended to
such a degree, and the project was so far ripened, that only
two or three of the hands stuck by the captain, and the
determination of the mutineers was so great that it was
found impossible to foil their intent without several
serious acts of violence. When it was repressed, the
mate, anticipating the consequences of his attempt, seized
the first opportunity which offered, and jumped overboard.
A man, named Mars, who had been one of the first to
join in the mutiny, repented of his conduct, and exposed
the whole plot to the captain, on which the other muti-
neers brutally murdered him. Another man, named Rea-
sons, who had also given information to the captain, died
suddenly, and, as it was supposed from the symptoms, by
having poison administered to him. On arriving at Deal,
the captain applied to the authorities there, and assistance
was afforded to put the refractory parties in irons. Apolo-
gising again for his hasty and imperfect statement, the
Learned Gentleman repeated his request that some officers
should be directed to look out for the arrival of the vessel,
as she was hourly expected, and it was highly probable that
the master, together with the owner, Mr. Duncan Gibb. of
Liverpool, would be in attendance, and enter into fuller de-
tails of the events which had taken place.
Mr. BRODEMP said the Learned Gentleman had stated the
dreadful circumstances with sufficient clearness to awaken
the utmost attention. He (Mr. Broderip) had not the di-
rection of the -police force, but he was sure that on the
slightest intimation to the river police the most active steps
would he taken, and every facility afforded.
Mr. Clarkson then read the following letter, addressed H.
H. Lindsay, Esq., East India Chambers, Leadenhall-street,
London :

" Deal, Nov. 9.

" Sir,—You will have heard by this time of the horrid and un-
precedented mutiny on board the ship Tory, belonging to Mr.
Duncan Gibbs, of Liverpool, on her voyage from Hong-Kong to
London, in which three lives have been sacrificed—vis , the first
and second mate, and one seaman. We now write to you
by desire of Captain Johnstone to say that the ship has
arrived in the Downs, with three of her crew in irons, at .d a strong
guard of a revenue cutter on board, the other portion of the crew
being still in a mutinous state. We have consulted with the Com-
mander of the Coast Guard here, as well as with the magistrates,
and it has been thought the better course to place the remainder of
the crew (seven in number) under arrest, the whole of them being
more or less connected with the mutiny, to keep guard over them
on board, and to hire men to work the ship up to Lot,don, taking
the first opportunity of engaging a steamer. We thought this
course better than landing the men here and having them taken
before the magistrates, which would necessarily cause a detention
of the captain and probably the ship. We hope the Tory will pro-
ceeA early to morrow for the River. Captain Johnstone has, under
our advice, noted his protest, and we trust you will consicer we
have taken the best and most prompt measures under the unfortu-
nate circumstances of this case. We write you hurriedly to save
poet.—We are, Sir, sour most obedient,
"GOD WIN, CURLING, and Co.,

" Agents to the Liverpool Association of Underwriters."
Mr. BHODEIIIP said he had no doubt that it the case had
be-n taken begore the Magistrates at Deal they would have
given it the consideration which its importance deserved.
With that, however, he had nothing to do; but if it were
brought within his jurisdiction it would comma,id the utmost
attention.

Mr. Clarkson was quite satisfied on that point, and he was
happy to think that a case of such importance would be
heard at a tribunal so peculiarly competent to take it into
consideration. _ _

The Learned Gentleman then left, with the understanding
that if the Tory arrived in the river in the interval the per-
sons charged would be brought up for primary examination
this day.
The excitement occasioned by the application was most in-
tense, and the result of the inquiry is looked forward to with
the deepest interest. When a judicial investigation is ;4) close
at hand, it would be highly injudicious to give publicity to
the vague and contradictory rumours which are afloat upon
the subject.

MARLBOROUGH-STREET.
Samuel Copling, a labouring man, was charged with se
riously injuring police-constable No. 109 of the E
It appeared that between one and two yesterday morning,
the prisoner, infuriated with drink, was causing a great dis-
turbance in the house he lodged at, and the constable was sent
fir to take him into custody. He found the prisoner standing
at the door, and endeavoured to persuade him to go in
quietly to bed ; he, without the slightest provocation,
struck the constable unawares with his clenched fist
and knocked him down; immediately on the con-
stable getting up, he again knocked him down,
arid kneeling on his chest got his hand on the constable's
neck, and attempted to strangle him ; in falling the second
time the constable struck his head against the iron railing,
causing such a severe scalp wound that he was obliged to go
to Middlesex Hospital to have it dressed.
The prisoner deniei having assaulted the constable at all.
Mr. MALTBY—I am satisfied with the evidence against
you, and I shall commit you for one month to hard labour.
CHARGE OF EMBEZZLEMENT. ;- Charles Falkner, a
young man of respectable appearance, was charged with
embezzling divers sums of money received by him on ac-
count of his master, Mr. Harry Doss, of Grasse-street, Tot-
tenham-court•road, veterinary surgeon. On Friday last he
received on Mr. Doss's account from Mr. William Foster, of
Covent-garden Market, the sum of V. 65., which he never
accounted for. On the following.day he absconded, and was
not again heard of until taken into custody last night.
Mr. Doss said, that on a future day he should be prepared
with another case against the prisoner. _ _ _

The prisoner said he did not consider be was Mr. Doss's
servant. He had certainly Acted as his assistant, but it was
only for a few hours occasionally. He admitted he had re-
ceived the money, and should have paid it over to Mr. Doss,
but that unfortuiately meeting with an acquaintance, he got
very drunk 'and spent it.
111 r. MALTBY said he should remand him until Monday
next.