The Sun.
London, England, 1845-11-10 00:00:00

EXCHEQUER.-(THIS DAY.)
HILL V. HASWELL.

This was an action on a case for an assault and false imprison-
ment, to which the defendant having pleaded not guilty and justi.
fication, the case was tried at nisi Arius before Mr. Baron Platt,
on Tuesday last, and a verdict returned for the plaintiff, with 1501.
damages.

Mr. Jetty's now moved either for a new trial or a rule to show
cause why the damages should not be reduced. The facts of the
case were simply these. The plaintiff was a parishioner of the
joint parishes of St. Bennet, Gracechurch-street, and St. Leonard's,
Eastcheap, and the defendant was the churchwarden of the same
parish ; a short time ago the plaintiff attended at the vestry, and
demanded to see the rate-book, and on his receiving a flat refusal,
he put his arm across the vestry table with the intention of reach.
ing the book. The defendant, who observed this proceeding, imme-
diately seized him, and the result was that a scuffle ensued, a police-
ffi
sending the case to the sessions, binding the plaintiff over in ex-
ceedingly heavy damages, (6001), and the plaintiff being unable
to procure the bail immediately, he was conducted
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for
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the p plaintiff given into custody. The plain-
tiff
Lord Mayor, who determined upon
5 was er
called
taken
to the Compter, and there confined from the Satur-
day night till the Monday morning. Eventually the case
came on for trial at the London sessions, when it was clearly
proved that no assault had been committed on the defendant, and
of course the plaintiff was discharged in respect of the defendant's
case, but he was convicted of an assault on the vestry clerk, who
prosecuted jointly with the defendant and another. The plaintiff
therefore brought his action for the false imprisonment, and ob.
tained a verdict for 1501., and the Learned Counsel now moved on
behalf of the defendant that the damages should be reduced or a
new trial had. _ .

•
Sir FREDERICK PocLocK—Take a rule to show cause.
D
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damagesavis— cry good, my Lord. If the plaintiff will take
reasonable the Court will hear no more of the case.

COMMON PLEAS.-(THIS DAY.)
(Sitting& in Banco.)
STILES V. NIEEK.

In this case, which was originally an action for excessive dis-
traint, tried under the Interpleader Act,
Mr. Sergeant 231-Les moved for a rule under the Act of the 7th
of William IV. and Ist Victoria, cap. 53, to show cause why the
sheriff shourd not be adjudged guilty of contempt, and ordered to
pay the costs.
Their LORDSHIPS, after a short consultation, granted a rule to
show cause why it should not be referred to the Master, to inquire
and report whether the sheriff was in contempt, and liable to pay..
ment of costs.

Their Lordships rose at eleven o'clock, and the Court adjourned
to half-past one, when the Lord Mayor presented himself with the
usual ceremonial.

BANKRUPTCY.-(THIS DAY.)
(Before Mr. Commissioner EvANs.)

IN RE CHAMBERS V. ciiAmnERs—EXPARTE HICKS IN RE EXECUTORS
OF G. ELNVES, LSQ.

To.day was appointed for a dividend under the estate of these
bankrupts, who were formerly bankers in Bond-street.
Mr. GEORGE LAW appeared on hehalf of the Rev. Wm. Hicks
one of the executors of G. Elwes, Esq., for leave to withdraw a
proof of 13,000!. against the estate of C. J. Chambers, and prove
for the amount against the joint estate.
The Learned COMMISSIONER said the claimant had made his
election as to which estate to prove against.
Mr. LAW said he had elected the estate beat for himself, which
was at that time the separate estate, but in August last Mr. Com-
missioner Holroyd decided that several large estates, then supposed
to belong to the private estate, belonged to the joint estate. It
had been decided by Lord Thurlow, Lord Eldon, and Lord Hard-
wick, that a creditor might have his proof removed from one
estate to the other,
where the circumstances of the property had
changed, and it had been held even that a creditor who had ac-
tually received a dividend might refund it, and prove against the
other estate. His application did not
go so far as that, as there
had not been any dividend.
The Learned COMMISSIONER said that although he had some
doubts on the point, yet he could not go against such authority;
but it was clear, if the principle was admitted, great Inpistice might
be done, as a party
might prove on one estate, and get his own
assignees chosen on that.'and afterward/ prove against another.
The SOLICITOR to the assignees said they were acting as trustees
to both sets of creditors, and had only to bow to the decision of the
Court.

The proof was withdrawn from the separate estate. Several
proofs were
dared in a few days. admitted, and the amount of the dividend will be de.

MARLBRO. -STREETTHIS DAY.)
Henry Perkins, a person of very fashionable appearance,
who was described on tke pclice charge-sheet as residing at
No. 70, in the Quadrant, was placed at the bar, charged with
violently assaulting a gentleman named Pray.
Mr. Prendergast, the counsel, attended on behalf of the
defendant.

Mr. Pray was stated to be unable to attend in consequence
of the injury he had sustained. Two professional 'certificates
relative to his state of health were handed to iV.r. Maltby.
Robert Sutcliffe,
Porter, and one of the, constables of
the Quadrant, stated, that about half--,,ast five o'clock
yesterday afternoon, he saw the defe:ndant striking Mr.
Pray with great violence over the Lead with a walking-
stick. He was boating him in a r'aost unmerciful man-er.
Mr. Pray seemed to be trying V, get away from him Wit-
ness got between them, and te the defendant into custody.
Mr. Pray had a cut, about an inch and a half long, on the
side of his head, and was bleeding.
DY I)reudertr4st—Did not see the commencement of

the affray, or know how it was caused. Did not see Mr.
Pray strike the defendant.
On the part of the defendant, Edward Knight, a cab-
driver; was called: He stated that, between five and six
o'clock Jai evening; he took up the defendant at an hotel in
St. Martin's-street, Leicetter-square, and was directed to
drive to No. 70, in the Quadrant. On his way there he saw
two gentlemen in a phaeton following. On his setting down
at No. 70 the phaeton drew up in front of him ; the defendant
having removed a carpet-bag from out of the cab into the
house returned, and remarked, " What can those persons be
annoying me for ?" Directly afterwards one of the gentlemen
in the phaeton commenced horsewhipping the defendant. ;
he struck him several blows with the thong of his whip in
quick succession, and then beat him with the butt-end •, the
defendant protected himself as well as he could with his
walking-stick, and at length the gentlemen alighted from the
chaise, and a scuttle then took place.
Mr. Prendergast submitted that the charge against the
defendant had been fully answered.
Mr. MALTBY said that under the circumstances he should
only call on the defendant to enter into recogni:ltaceF, himself
in 50/., with one surety in a similar amount, for his appear-
ance on Thursday next, when most probably the complainant
would be able to attend.
Two gentlemen in the Court immediately offered to bail
the defendant, and were accepted.

MARKET NEWS.-(THIS DAY.)

CORN EXCHANGE-MONDAY.

The past week's arrivals of English Wheat coastwise were
on a liberal scale ; but for the most part, owing to the pre-
vailing damp weather, somewhat out of condition. The
first supply of Barley of home produce, as well as flour, was
large—that of most other articles small, if we except that of
Peas. Fresh up, only a moderate quantity of English
Wheat was received coastwise, and by land-carriage and sam •
ple, yet the stands were somewhat heavily supplied with last
week's unsold qualities. Notwithstanding there was a full
average number of buyers in attendance, the Wheat trade
was, on the whole, dull. However, the finest qualities of both
Red and White sold at about stationary prices ; but
all other descriptions suffered a decline of from is
to fully 2s per quarter. At the close of the market
several parcels in bulk were unsold. Since our last, scarcely
any foreign Wheat has been entered at the 15s duty ; the
importers feeling confident that the late upward movement
in the value of \Vheat must have the effect of producing a
lower impost. We had, therefore, to-day, comparatively
few samples on show, and for which full prices were de-
manded. This checked business, which was principally con-
fined to small parcels, which were mostly taken at a trifle below
last Monday's currencies. Corn, under lock, was heavy, yet
the holders would not reduce their demands. The additions
to the stock have been very trifling during the last ten days.
Of English Barley we had a large quantity on offer, upwards
of 7,000 quarters having come to hand in the week just con-
cluded. The finest malting kinds were held at fully previous
currencies, but the secondary qualities, as well as the grinding
and distilling sorts, declined from is to 2s per quarter. Very
little free Foreign Barley was brought forward. The quan-
tity of Malt on show was tolerably goed. The best parcels
sold steadily, at fully the prices paid on this day se'nnight ;
but all other kinds hung on hand, though they cannot be
considered cheaper. From Ireland only about 2,000
quarters of Oats have come in since Monday ;
but from our own coasts an increased supply
has reached us. The Oat trade was in a very sluggish state,
and the prices were from 6d to Is per cwt. lower than last
advised, though our accounts state that the shipments from
the various ports continue small. The supply of Beans was
tolerably good, while the demand was somewhat inactive, at
barely stationary prices. Having a large quantity of Peas
on offer, that description of grain ruled very dull, and to
effect sales a slight reduction took place in the quotations.
A large quantity of Flour being on offer, the flour trade was
dull, at barely late rates. Linseed Cakes and Canary Seed
were in good request. Other seeds were heavy.

CURRENCY PER IMPERIAL MEASURE
Wheat—Essex & Kent, Malt—Chevalisr ..
Red, New •• • • 548 to 66s Oats—Yorkshire and
Ditto,White, Old • • 58s 71s Lincolnsh., Feed. 25s 28s
Norfolk and Lin- Potatoe 2Bs 321
coin, lied. •. .. 548 58s Youghar and Cork,
Ditto, White. ••• .. 568 60s Black .
Irish, Red •••• .. .. 52s 58s Cork, White
Ditto, White. •.... • 568 60s Scotch, Feed •. . . 28s 32s
Rye—Old 35s 37s Beans—Tick . ...... .. 40s 45s
New.
Barley—Grinding. .... 27s 30s Pease—Grey. •••• • • •• 42s 44s
Malting ....... .. 34s 368 Maple .••••• • • • • • 43s 458
Chevalier .. ••.. .. 35s 37i White .•.••• • • • • • 508 568
Malt—Suffolk and Nor- Boilers .• • • ... • • 55s 608

f01k.... 56s 58s Flour—Town-made ... 56s 608
Brown .•.•...
Kingston and Ware 62s 64s Stocktn & Norfolk 48s 528
FOREIGN GRAIN AND FLOUR IN BOND.
Wheat—Dantzic. •
Hamburgh
Barley
Oats —New 26s 28s Baltic .... • 303 —5
3 eed
SMITHFIELD.
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During the past week the imports of live stock into London
from Rotterdam have been composed of 66 Cows, 35 Oxen,
and 260 Sheep ; and from Hamburgh, 25 Oxen, in, for the
most part, excellent condition. To-day we had on offer 170
foreign Beasts, and 240 Sheep, the whole of which found
buyers, at full rates of currency. At the outports, 150 Beasts
and Sheep have been received from the Continent. From
our own grazing districts, the arrivals of Beasts, fresh up this
morning, were considerably less than those reported on this
day se'nnight ; nevertheless, they were seasonably
extensive. The attendance of both town and country
buyers being large, the demand for the primeA
sorts. &c., ruled active, at an advance in the prices obtained
on Monday last of 2d per lb. In other kinds a full average
amount of business was doing, and the rates must be con.
sidered the turn higher. From the northern counties we
noticed 1,800 Short Horns ; from the eastern counties 300
Scots and Short Horns ; from the western and midland coun-
ties 500 Herefords, Devons, Runts, &c. ; from other parts
of England 400 of various kinds ; from Scotland 150 Home
and Polled Scots; and from Ireland 350 beasts,
The number of Sheep, though not to say large, were more
than adequate to meet the wants cf the trade ; hence the
sale for that description of stock was heavy, at, in some in-
stances, a decline in the quotations of '2d. per Sibs. The Veal
trade was very inactive, and the rates suffered an abatement
of 2d. per Sibs. In Pigs only a moderate business was doing,
yet the quotations were supported.