The Sun.
London, England, 1844-06-12 00:00:00

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The selection of
pieces is excellent, and they cannot fail to be ad-
mirably performed when such a galaxy of talent as
the following is to shine forth on the occasion :
Signors Lablache, F. Lablache, Fornasari, and Herr
Staudigl ; to be aided by Mesdaraes Grisi, Persiani,
Doras Gras, Mrs. Alfred Shaw, and Miss Rainforth,
besides many other names celebrated in the musical
world. At the end of the first part Mr. Benedict, Dr.
Mendelssohn, and Madame Duleken, will perform a
piece arranged for three performers on two pianos,
intitled " Nocturne and Valse Brillante." It is not
too much to say that such an assemblage of splendid
singers and performers has rarely ever appeared to-
gether before the public.

MR. CAPPS' LECTURES ON TUB CURRENCY.—
Yeu,terday, in conformity with a notice duly adver-
tised in the papers, Mr. Capps, delivered at the British
Coffee House, a lecture on Sir Robert Peel's Cur-
rency Plans ; showing their inevitable prejudicial
tendency and effects. Several Members of Parlia-
ment were present, and a numerous auditory of other
gentlemen—all of whom listened to Mr. Capps with
lively satisfaction. At the close of his very able lec-
ture—opportunity being given for objection and in-
quiry—the answers and explanations of the lecturer
were so clear and lucid, that not one word of dissatis-
faction with either was expressed. On the contrary,
every difficulty or doubt propounded was instantly
solved. The lion. Member for Tynemouth having
then risen to move a vote of thanks to Mr. Capps,
(which was unanimously carried), urged that gen-
tleman to repeat his lecture on Thursday next; and
was seconded in this request by George Stephen,
Esq. The lecturer having consented to repeat
the lecture, accordingly, on Thursday next, several
gentlemen expressed their gratification at the oppor-
tunity which would be thus afforded them, of bring-
ing down their Parliamentary and other influential
friends, to hear his admirable exposition, and simple
treatment of this important subject.

THIS DAY'S NEWS.

EXCHEQUER COURT-THIS DAY.
(Sittings in Banco.)
rizANKLIN v. NEATE.

This was an action tried on Monday last in the Exchequer
Chamber, on which occasion a verdict had been returned for
the plaintiff on the first issue, with 191. is. fid. damages;
and in favour of the defendant on the second issue, with
liberty to plaintiff to mention it to the Court above. A per-
son of the name of Gilbert, belonging to the commercial
marine, in the month of October, 1840, pledged a chrono-
meter with the defendant Neate, a pawnbroker, residing in
Duke-street, Manchester. square, fur the sum of fifteen
pounds. The chronometer remained there some months, when
the owner of it (Gilbert) sold the ticket to the plaintiff( Frank-
lin) fur the sum of five pounds, and went off to sea. Plaintiff
went to defendant's shop, before the expiration of twelve
months from the time of pawning the chronometer, and ten-
dering principal and interest claimed it should be delivered up
to him. This was refused, as were several subsequent applic
tions for the property, and ultimately the present action was
brought with the result above stated. Mr. llumfrey now
moved for a rule to show cause why the verdict on the second
issue should not be set aside and entered as for the plaintiff.
The Court granted the application.

CRIMINAL COURT.-(THIS DAY.)

OLD COURT.
(Before Mr. Baron Gummy).
EXTRAORDINARY CASE OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY.—A well-
dressed young man, named George Reginald Whitaker, sur-
rendered to take his trial, charged with feloniously forging
and uttering a cheque for 1701., with intent to defraud Messrs.
Sir W. Call, Martin, and Co., the bankers.
Mr. Doane appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. Clarkson
defended the prisoner.
From the evidence it appeared that a young man named
Thomas Brightman, being out of employment, advertised in
one of the newspapers fur a situation as porter, and in an-
swer to his advertisement he received a letter, appointing an
interview at the Peacock public-house, Islington. lie
went to the place mentioned in the letter, at the time appointed,
and he there saw a young man, who wore a pair of dark
blue spectacles and a large cloak. The young man said he
wanted the witness as a light porter, and he would give him
11. per week wages at first, with an understanding that they
should be increased after the witness had been in the situa-
tion a short time. Arrangements were then entered into for
inquiries being made respecting witness's character; and,
subsequently, another interview took place between the
parties, and on that occasion the young man, whom the wit-
ness believed to be the prisoner, gave the witness a
cheque, which was signed with the name of Princeps.
The cheque was for 1701., and was drawn upon Call
and Co. The witness was directed to bring seventy
sovereigns and ten ten-pound notes, and the prisoner
said he would wait for it at the King's Arms, Leadenhall-
street. 'When witness presented the cheque, it was discovered
to be a forgery, and he was given into custody, but was libe-
rated upouhis explaining under what circumstances he be-
came possessed of the cheque, and, meeting the prisoner
shortly afterwards, in the street, he gave hint into custody.
The defendant expressed the greatest surprise when he was
given into custody.
Mr. CLARKSON addressed the jury for the defence, and
stated that the defendant was a highly respectable young
man, having been, since 1833, in the service as an officer of
the East India Company. The defence to the present charge
was that the young man at the bar was not the person who
had had the interviews with the witness Brightman. The
man was evidently mistaken, as be (Mr. Clarkson) would be
able distinctly to show Isy evidence.
Several witnesses were then called to speak to the cha-
racter of Mr. Whitaker, one of whom was Mr. Maurice
Power, son of the late eminent comedian.
Mr. Whitaker's landlady, was called, and she dis-
tinctly proved that on the day in question he (lid not go out
until after twelve o'clock in the day. Two other witnesses
were also called, who distinctly proved this alibi, and

The Learned JUDGE stopped the case, and directed the
jury to return a verdict of acquittal, which they accordingly
did.
Mr. Baron GURNEY then addressed Mr. Whitaker, and
said, "You leave this Court, Mr. Whitaker, without the
slightest spot on your character."
Mr. Whitaker then left the Court with his friends.

MARYLEBONE.-(THIS. DAY.)
William Mutton was placed at the bar on a charge of
having ill-used his wife and putting her in bodily fear.
Hannah Mutton, living at No. 5, Henry-street, Poi tland-
town, said, that she had been married to the prisoner for
thirteen years, but had in consequence of his ill-treatment,
arising from jealousy, separated from him about three weeks
ago. He processed penitence, and she had agreed to return
to his house again, and he was to have come to her lodgings
boxes. She waited, but lie did not arrive till twelve, and
then
enine
eo'clockswore that
:lams
tt s
leevening,ad
been enthepurpose of removing her
out that evening, with some
men, and caught up. the poker and aimed a blow at
her . head. She fortunately got hold of it and
saved herself from the blow. He then threw her
on the bed and struck her several times over
the head with his fist. He also caught her by the throat,
but her screams of murder caused some persons to enter the
room, and she escaped into a neighbour's house. On the
previous Friday the prisoner had called at the place where
she worked, and presented a pistol at her person. She did
not know whether it was loaded or not. The complainant's
att.tement was corroborated by other witnesses.
Mr. RAWLINSON 7 si hat do you mean by this conduct to
your wife, Sir? Prisoner—l am told that she is an infamous
woman, and she has
,been intoxicated several times.
Mr. IttwuNsoN—That's no reason you should murder her.
You are fined 20s. for the assault upon her, and you must
rind two hou:,ekeepers to become bail, in 101. each, that you
will keep the peace for the remain& r of the year.
After the charges in the sheet had been disposed of, a poor
deranged creature, was brought in. He had been observed
by a young lad immersed to the chin in a stagnant ditch, at
the back of Primrose-hill. With the assistance of several
persons the poor creature was got out, and given into charge
of the police.
Mien
introduced to the presence of tho Ma-
gistrate, lie exhibited a very great degree of violence, by
throwing himself upon the floor, tearing the lining from his
hat, and thrusting it into his mouth. lie attempted several
times to bite his hands and arm, and it required the most
strenuous efforts of two strong men to prevent his injuring
himself. '[he Magistrate directed that he should be taken
in a cab to the workhouse of St. George, Hampstead, the
parish in which he was first discovered.

UNION HALL.-(TIIIS DAY.)
Edward Langinan was charged with stealing five bottles
of wine, the property of ➢lr. Yates, landlord of a public-house
in Tooley-street. _ _ _

It appeared that the defendant was in great distress a few
weeks since, and was taken into the complainant's service
from motives of charity, and was employed in attending the
customers in the skittle-ground. On the preceding day he
contrived to take the key of the cellar out of the bar, and
going down there took five bottles of wine, and divided it
amongst the persons in-the skittle-ground, and then threw
the empty bottles down the water-closet. Evidence of similar
acts having been given the prisoner was remanded.

LLOYD'S SHIPPING.—(THIS DAY.)
LONDON, JUNE 12.—Wind southerly, light breezes, and fine.
DEAL, JUNE 11.—Wind light and variable;
S.S.W., moderate.—Arrd. Ann Pridson, and Ann, China ;
Catherine Greene, Dyett, St. Kitts; Houghton le Spring,
Cousens, Jamaica; Charlotte, St. John's, New Brunswick ;
Roman, Doane, Charleston. Sid. all the outward bound.
PORTSMOUTH, JUNE 11.—Wind N.W. to W.S.W.—Arrd.
off, Gladiator, New York. Sid. Sappho, China; Wellesley,
Madras.
• PooLe, JUNE B.—Sid. Eliza Mary, Labrador.
PLYMOUTH, JUNE 1 W.N.W.—Arrd. Eliza, Gol-
prie, Monte Video. Sld. William Bromliam, Quebec.
FALMOUTH, JUNE L—Wind variable and light.—Arrd.
Prometheus, Bradhuing, Havannah. Sid. Chaplain, Sierra
Leone. Arrd. oft; Nine, Lamb, Buenos Ayres ; Burgomaster,
Jansen, Rio.
OFir BAsTiNcs.—Auriga, Ross, Hobart Town.
MILFORD, JUNE 10.—S11. her Majesty's ship Centurion,
Plymouth.
OFF SCILLY, JUNE 6.—Counerin, Limeryen, Rio ; Tremont,
Taylor, Charleston.
OFF THE WIGHT, JUNE 10.—Ann, Bahia, for Hamburgh.
OFF WEYMOUTH, JUNE 9.—Sophia, llavannah, for Bremer.
OFF THE LIZARD, JUNE 9.—Johann, Matanzas, for
Bremen.
OFF EASTBOURNE, JUNE 9.—Clifton, Africa, for Grimsby;
Othello, Brazil, for Copenhagen.
OFF TIIE NORTH IC/ICELAND, JUNE 10.—Grecian Queen,
Calcutta (112 days).
MUMBLES, JUNE 9.—A French brig, from Dominique,
which had picked up and had on board the crew of the Nep-
tune, of Liverpool, from Newfoundland to Gibraltar, was
spoken to,on the 25th ult., lat. 40, lon. 37, by the Arietta,
arrived here.
CORK, JUNE 9.—Arrd. Livonia, Reed, Matanzas. Off,
Harriet Rockwell, Braid, New Orleans.
LIVERPOOL, JUNE 11.—Wind N.W., moderate.—Arrd.
Cuba, Pearson, Ichaboe, sailed March 15, and from Walwick
vlißraayn,d2eirt,h_
New
wilton Wood, Buenos Ayres; Enterprise, Duske.b
,norukd o; n ,NOLvann atr ko
m;
Fin,and
Nevis ; Northumberland, Gleaner, Charleston ; Caledonia,
North Star, MoOl;lleeTisH;uroCno,leesws
Madeira. Ski. Liberty, New York. Off, William Perrie,
Primrose, Formosa, Java, Miracle, Tweed, and Sir James
Knight.

Chapel, Chelsea,
A solemn high mass is to be celebrated at the Ca-
tholicfrom the pulpit, the avowed object of which is to pray to God
of which notice was given on Sunday
for the temporal safety and spiritual welfare of Ur.O'Conntll.