The Sun.
London, England, 1842-11-12 00:00:00

The LORD MAYOR—Is there any one present, who
can certainly say whether the article is French ?
Mr. Bandfield, the witness, said he could swear
that it was French. When first collars of this kind
were brought over from France, they sold for from
355. to 40s. each, but it was row an old fashion. _ _

Mr. Johnson 'did not know how any one could
swear to that fact.

William Provant, a commercial traveller in the ser-
vice of Messrs. Johnson and Co., said, that wishing
to make his sisters a present, he applied to the defe
id-
ant, and purchased of him at the warehouse two black
Brussels capes, for which he paid him the sum of
Bs. 6d. each.

John Morris, a porter at Messrs. Johnson and Co.'s,
stated that he purchased of the defendant five collars,
for which he paid him 10s. 9d., but did not take any
bill of parcels. The defendant asked him if he wished
for one, but he replied that he did not require one.
James Pitt, a commercial traveller in the service
of Messrs. Smith and Thompson, of Watling-street.
In June or July last he purchased of the prisoner
three collars, for which he paid two shillings and six-
per ce. He did not know whether he received a bill
of parcels. In September last he purchased another
collar, for which he paid the defendant six shillings,
and at the same time received a bill of parcels, which
he had lost or mislaid.

John Flint, embroiderer of cambric and muslin,
stated that he hid a credit account at the warehouse
of the prosecutors. On the 28th of September he
called at the warehouse, and purchased of the defen-
dant goods to the amount of 271. 125., on credit, and
took the invoice, which he produced. At the same
time he purchased of the prisoner a French cambric
child's cap, for which, to the best of his belief, he paid
the defendant cash, but received no invoice or bill of
parcels for it. The price of the cap was ss. 6d. This
witness spoke of other purchases which he made of
the defendant, but it could not be collected, from all
he said, whether he had, or had not, paid for the
articles.

Henry. Emery, a warehouseman, in the service of
Messrs. Johnson and Co. stated that he lived on the
gemises and was employed in the same department
in which' the defendant was engaged. On the 28th of
September, he was present when the last witness
had some goods on credit. In the evening Mr. Flint
came in to take away with him the goods, and witness
left him and the defendant together, and subsequently
was informed by the defendant that Mr. Flint had
purchased a five and sixpenny cap, and paid for it.
Witness was afterwards present when Mr. Flint pur-
chased another article, and paid the defendant for
it, and also when Provant purchased and paid for a
Brussels cape.
Mr. John Johnson said that the prisoner had been
in the service of the firm about three years as a ware-
houseman. It was part of the defendant's duty, when
he made any sales for cash or on credit, to enter, or
cause to be entered in a book, called the journal, the
particulars ; and when he had sold any thing for cash,
it was his duty to enter it with the initials R. M.,
meaning ready money. Witness had carefully gone
over the journals and the cash-book, and found no
entries of the remaining articles referred to as pur-
chased for cash by the preceding witnesses. The
goods purchased by Mr. Flint on credit were duly
entered. Witness never received any of the sums
referred to, nor did he believe that the sums, or any
part of them, had been received by either of his
partners.
Mr. A Hagen, one of the cashiers of the house, to
whom monies received in the business ought in due
course to be delivered, said that the prisoner had never
paid to him any of the sums alluded to.
Another cashier stated to the same effect.
A City policeman, who apprehended the defendant,
said the defendant observed that he s'Aould not a'ztenipt
to get away if Mr. Johnson was determined to pro-
secute.

The witnesses were all bound over, and the prisoner
was declared to be committed for trial. He was,
however, admitted to be at large upon bail, himself to
the amount of 2001. and two sureties to the amount
of 1001. each.

OPENING OF MONTROSE
MUSEUM.
.(Abridged from the Montrose Review.)
On Thursday evening, the 27th ult., the members
of the Montrose Natural History and Antiquarian So-
ciety, and other gentlemen, met in the new Museum,
to celebrate the birth-day of their munificent patron
and noble President, Lord Panmure, and also the open-
ing of the new building to the public. The party sat
down at six to a rich dessert, Provost Sim in the
chair, suppbrted by Sir James Duke ; Patrick Arkley,
Esq., of Dunninald ; William Smart, Esq., of Cairn-
bankEsq., surgeon, R.N. ;
; John Duke, and other
influential gentlemen of the town; John Barclay, Esq.,
Treasurer, and William Beattie, Esq., Secretary,
croupiers. We have not witnessed. such a party in
Montrose since the dinner given to our ever-to-be-
lamented townsman, Sir A. Burnes. After the usual
loyal toasts,
Provost Sint proposed the toast of the evening.
He stated the great obligations under which Lord
Panmure had laid the Society, and the deep interest
be had ever taken in raising the Institution to its
present flourishing condition. It was well known
that his Lordship's motto was, "Live and let live ;"
and it was unquestionable that his Lordship's con-
duct was in perfect consistency with his motto. His
1 Lordship's tenants would one and all bear testimony
to his liberality as a landlord. It was not, however,
as a landlord that his Lordship was to be regarded
that evening; he was also a distinguished her efactor
to objects of public ornament and utility ; and per-
haps it was not too much to say, that never was there
a nobleman more ready to give encouragement to the
arts and sciences. The toast was received with enthu-
siasm and three cheers more were called for and re-
sponded to in the good old Scotch way.
Provost SIM next proposed " Success to the Natural
History and Antiquarian Society." He had also to
congratulate the Society on the prospects they now had
intended
to rendering their museum what it always was
to be—not a mere fashionable lounge or place of resort
for the gratification of idle curiosity—but a school
where ample opportunities were afforded for the pro-
secution of the various branches of natural science.
It is needless to say that this toast was cordially
pledged.
The memory of Sir Alexander Burnes was given
by Mr. ARKLEY, and drank in solemn silence. Mr.
ADAM BURNES, in a few appropriate words, returned
ti:anks.
The CHAIRMAN then rose, and, in his best style
prop,lEed "The health of Lady Panmure, who had
always- taken a warm interest in the success of the
InstitutiCql, and who was a large contributor to the
exhibition. " After the thunders of applause which
succeeded ails' toast had ceased, another round was
cordially given honour of her Ladyship.
The next toast Sir James Duke, a native of
Montrose, who has &me honour to his birthplace."
Sir James replied in a si.vech replete with good feel-
ing, acknowledging the warm and affectionate manner
in which his health had been drank. In compliment-
ingim-
provements that had tab= place in the town during
the Magistrates and Council on the numerous
the last few years, he expressed the warm and lively
interest he felt and should ever feel in everything
which promised to promote the prosperity of his na-
tive place, and the great I sappiness it would afford him
at all times to forward any object that could be con-
ducive to the interests of Montrose. After some al-
lusion to the Angus Club, Sir James took occasion to
mention the high opinion he entertained of the system
of education in Scotlana, and more particularly his
own great obligations to the educational institutions
in Montrose, to which lua was chiefly indebted for the
rank which he now held.. Sir James conchided a long
and eloquent speech, .1 vhich was listened to with
marked attention, by reci uesting that he might be en-
rolled as a member of ths a Natural History and Anti-
quarian Society, and his. name placed on the list as -a
subscriber to the build in g fund for 101.
Mr. JAMES CALVE yr proposed " The health of
Provost Burnes, one o E. the oldest members, and first
Vice-President of the society."
Mr. ADAM BURNES acknowledged the toast.
The SECRETARY th en proposed " The heath of Mrs.
Sim and the ladies of P Montrose," which was drank
with all the honours; and then proposed to dedicate
a bumper to the a L: tdy Members," which proposal
was received with lou td cheering, and the toast was
drank with unbounde I applause.
The TREASURER p roposed " The health of Alex-
ander Renny •Tailyou r, Esq., of Borrowfleld—a gen-
tleman who
was a wai m friend of the Institution, but
who had that night lx
*ln prevented by. the state of
the weather from beintse present (which in a letter to
the Secretary, he deeply .
regretted). The toast was
received, as Mr. Ta ur's health will always be re-
ceived in Montrose, \vitt i marked applause.
Many other toasts we, re given during the evening,
which we regret our lin its prevent us from enumemt -
ing. The party
did nc t break up till a late hour.

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Palace. A man, naz
employed on a seaffol.cling in front of the. entrance to
the gates of the Palace - when his foot slipped, and
iie was precipitated 'to the ground about twenty
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feet. He was pick, a_ -up by his fellow-workmen
and conveyed to St. c .eorge's Hospital, where he was
attended by the hot/ 3e surgeon, who ,found that he
ha.d sustained a fraett Ire of- several ribs, and a con-
cussion sion of
fraionr, baepspoider.
st other internal injuries.
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The unfortunate man who resides at 20, Little Wild-
street, Drury-lane, hP s a wife and family, who de-
pendedWe understand thr, t Henry Kemmis, Esq., Q.C.,
has been appointed to t he Chairmanship of Kilmain-
ham, vacant by the res igmation of Maxwell Blacker
Esq. ; and that Christoi Ater Coppinger, Esq., succeed;
Mr. Kemmis as Chain,. ?i 1 of the county Kildare.—
Dublin Mail. ,