The Sun.
London, England, 1842-01-12 00:00:00

UNION-HALL.

On Monday Edward Perkins and Jollik Shuter, two
young men of respectable appearance, were brought be-
fore Mr. Traill, charged with causing a disturbance in
the Surrey Theatre on Saturday night.
It appeared that the defendants occupied a private
box on a level with the stage at the prompter's side of the
Surrey Theatre on the night in question, and that during
the peiformance of the pantomime they conducted
themselves in such a manner as to attract much at-
tendon, and interrupt the performance. One of the
defendants (Shuter) commenced by throwing his hat
on the stage to impede the actors, and when the
figurantes came on both the defendants tried to catch
hold of their dresses as they passed near the box in
which they were. The extraordinary manner in which
the defendants went on caused a good deal of uproar
in the house, which Was increased when Perkins jumped
' on 'the stage, and ran across into the opposite box, when
he was secured by the constable who attends the theatre.
The other defendant subsequently attempted to rescue
his companion, but he was also taken into custody, and
they were both conveyed to the station-house, when or-
der was at length restored in the theatre.
The defendants, who said nothing in their defence,
were ordered to enter into their recognizances to keep
the peace for six months.
William Yates, the notorious begging-letter writer,
was brought up for re-examination, charged with obtain-
ing money of different charitable institutions by means
of forged cheques.
In addition to the cases already brought forward
against the prisoner, the following were entered into :
The Rev. Mr. Brockenbury stated that he was Secre-
tary to the Magdalen Asylum, and that the prisoner
called at. the institution with a note, purporting to have
been written by Sir Matthew Filmer, of Langley Priory,
near Maidstone, enclosing a cheque for 5/. The writer
expressed a desire to become- a subscriber, and men-
tioned that he and Lady Filmer had forwarded four gui-
neas to be appropriated to the benefit of the charity.
The prisoner, when questioned by the Secretary, said
that he was steward to Sir Matthew, and when it was
remarked that it was Sir Edmond Filmer who lived at
Langley Priory, the prisoner immediately said that Sir.
Edmond was dead, and that Sir Matthew, his successor,
was the present Baronet. This assertion of the prisoner
threw the Rev. Gentleman off his guard, and the pri-
soner having hinted that he was to remit() the 165., the
diff Tence of the donation and the cheque, it was handed
Over to him, and he departed. When the cheque was
subsequently presented for payment, it .was discovered
to be a forgery, and that the individual whose signature
vas attached, had been dead for some length of time.
The Secretary of the Blind School also detailed a case
against the prisoner.
Mr. Knevitt, the Secretary of the Mendicity Society,
stated that •-the prisoner had been convicted on several
.occasions by means of the Society, for writing begging
letters, at which he was an experienced hand ; and that
he could only have been out of gaol a day- or two ago,
when he altered his plan of " doing business."
Mr. TRAILL said that it would be desirable if possible
to make out a charge of forgery against the prisoner, to
send him out of the country, for the punishment of im-
prisonment had not the least effect in preventing him
from pursuing his old practices. • The Magistrate then
remanded the prisoner for a week.

MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT.
Two SISTERS • AND A BROTHER DROWNED.—Last
evening a lengthened investigation took place at the
Windmill Inn, Clapham Common, before Mr. Higgs,
Coroner for the Duchy of Lancaster, to inquire into the
circumstances connected with the deaths of John Bunce,
aged 21, Caroline Bunce, aged 18, and Ann Bunce,
aged 16, the son and daughters of a respectable widow,
carrying on the business of a grocer, in Acre-lane,
Clapham.
John Harris, an excavator, said—On Monday
afternoon, about a quarter past four o'clock, I was
standing by the side of the pond, called the Long
Pond, on Clapham-common, when I saw five per-
a ns, two young men ard three females, standing by the
side of the pond. The two young men and two of the
females got upon the ice and walked to the north-end of
the pond, and then turned to go back. When they had
got about one-third of the fength.`of the pond the ice
broke and let all the four, persons into the water.
They struggled very much and I and another has-
tmed to assist them, and got Miss Ann Bunco out.
She looked back, and seeing her sister struggling in
the water, went to the edge bf the broken ice to rescue
her sister, when the ice again broke, and she was a
second time immersed. They were all struggling for
nearly a quarter of an hour before either of them sunk.
By this time a scaffold pole was procured and pushed to-
wards them when the cousin of the unfortunate family
got upon the pole together with John Bunce, when the
latter lost his hold and again sank. The cousin was saved.
Henry Gilbert, servant to Mr. Cherry, of the Rookery,
Clapham-common, said—l went to the pond to break the
ice for the horses to drink. I heard a screaming, and
on looking up saw four persons struggling in a hole in
the ice. I ran to their assistance. Miss Ann Bunco at
that time had a piece of stick in her hand. I suc-
ceeded in getting hold of her hand, when 'the
ice broke, and I was pulled into the water.
She clasped hold of me and turned me over two
or three times. At- length she caught hold of my
hand. with her teeth, and severely bit it. (The witness
here showed his hand, which was much lacerated.) I
then got hold of her hand, and succeeded in getting
within four rounds of the top of a ladder which was put
out, when she again pulled me back. I then got hold of
a boat-hook, the female convulsively grasping my leg.
She screamed " Oh, do not leave me," and immediately
fell back. 1 was dragged ashore, but remembered no-
thing after.
A Juror inquired of the summoning officer the depth
of the pond, and the answer was that there was one foot
of sort mod, and 6:3- feet of water, and that there was no
-protei toot.

other. Icitne3 wo.re -e*atnitted,, -and
lengthened discussion took place as to the best means of
preventing such fatal Accidents, when the Jury returned

i'IORNING SUN

a :verdict .of " Accidentally Drovnio,"
and added that
parish meeting sliould be called to. take immediate steps
for providing some protection to person, who ventured-
on the dangerous ponds in Clapham ComffuDn.-
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THE MARKETS.—CYESTERDAY
COLONIAL MARKET. '
There was a fair business transacted in most kinds el
produce, and at firm rates. Refined Sugar sold freely at
81s. 6d. for standard lumps. Rum in request, proof
Leewards at ls. 10d. to 2s. per gallon. Rice dull, and
prices on the decline. Coffee firm, and wanted ; Cer
lon, 675. to 70s. for good and fine ordinary.
TALLOW MARKET.
Prices were firmly sustained, with a; fair. demand fur.
immediate consumption. Fine Yellow Candle on the- spot,
at 48s. to 48s. 6d., and for delivery in the next two moutlity
48s. 6d. to 48s. Od.
W H ITEC II APE L HAYMARKET.
The market was plentifully supplied with Hay and
Clover, the demand middling, and prices steady.
advanced ls. to 2s. per load. Clover, 21. 10s. to ir%L Bs. ;
Hay, 2/. to 41. 6s. ; Straw, ii. 12s. to 11. 16s.
TEA MARKET.
• The Market was dull, and prices were barely sup
ported. Company's Congou, Is. 94d. cash.

(From the London Mercantile Journal of January 10
SUGAR.—The West India market has presented. a
firm aspect throughout the week, with a fair demand talf
common brown and yellow descriptions, and the rates'',
prior to the holidays have been fully sustained ; strong'
gram sorts brought 64 advance at the close of the,
market on Friday.
There was no return on Tuesday last of the average
price of West India Muscovado Sugar, the previous
weak being no market.
There was a good demand to-day for all sorts of West
India Sugar,. the private sales amounted to 900 bhdB
and trcs and the prices show an advance on those of
Friday of fully 6d per cwt.
MALTRITICS.—Eor yellow descriptions there has heels
a good demand, and is to is Gd higher prices have beell.
paid. Brown sorts have met with more attention, and
advanced about Is per cwt. At auction 5,223 bags
were disposed of, good middling to fins yellow at 68s t"
71s, low to middling 55s to 625, ordinary to fine brown
44s to 53s per cwt. The demand is good, and at auction
500 bags sold at very full rates; good to fine yellow at
62s to 59s per cwt.
EAST INDIA.—A good demand has existed for white
Bengal; and stiff rates have been paid; brown at the
former currency; good to fine white at 70s to 74s 6'l'
low to middling 63s 6d to 68s, fine yell°vl
bright . and strong 70s to 72s 64, low to middling
53s to 58s, low to fine brown 39s 6d to 50s per cwt.
Manilla is held firmly, 14s 64 is the lowest point of the
market. 1,282 bags offered at public sale were boue'llt'
in at 16s 6d to 17s for low and middling yellow ; 11°
baskets brought to public auction were ught in ab.oc'e,
the value, at I,Bs to 19s per cwt. Java to a fair extol,"
at 14s 6d to 20s for brown and yellow. Siam is held
firmly.
Tee public sales to-day of 6,600 bgs went briskly at
rather higher rates ; good to fine white at 69s 6d tu'
74s ; low to middling 65s to 68s ; yellow 52s to 645, and
brown 36s to 50s per cwt.
FOREIGN.—The market for all kinds of foreign 11?5,-
been firm this week, yellow Havannah- at an average
20s ; fine 21s Gd per cui, beine- full rates white 01
good quality at 30s per cwt. The short supply of brow
,l 1
and yellow Brazil tends to restrict business, and fa'
rates offered ;
.white at full prices.
The Market is looking firmer, and buyers are gratli,i
ally gaining confidence. The, supply: ,on offer is 5t1,15
small, and stiff prices are demanded: Some small paree
.
of good yellow Havannah have changed hands et 21''
per cwt.
REFINED.—Prices have been steady for refined sugar
during the week, and a fair demand has existed for WO;
consumption ; standard lumps at 80s 6d to 81s .per
Treacle common at 28s, 'and other sorts at 29s to 31;
per cwt. Good demand for Pieces at 60S to 745. Bastard.
common at 40s to 445, other sorts at 458 to 60s per ow t
Bonded crushed sugar at 29s to 29s '34, for the hes
29s 64 is principally asked. Loaves 10 and 141bs 315 °
33s per cwt. Treacle flat at 12s 3d to 12s 6d per of'
The Market is healthy, large sales were made to-dal::
and stiffer rates paid, sales of lump equal to the steno,
ard, made
.at 81s 64 per cwt., crushed in bond 295 14)
29s 3d. •
WEST INDIA. MOLASSES.—A fair demand has existed,
and full rates have been paid, a parcel of fine Antigua ll" •
been sold at 30s. per cwt.
COFFEE.—The home consumption Coffee market.lla4,4
altogether undergone a complete change since, our letw,.
report. British Plantation has been in excellent "
mand, and an advance of fully 2s per cwt has beer
paid for all clean sorts, unclean kinds are rather cleare,ei
The, market was firm to-day for all sorts, and a g°s
demand existed for home use ; at auction 1,209 „.
Ceylon sold at a further rise of Is to is Gd per cwt
.;
good ordinary fetched 69s to 70s Gd, and fine ordinary7ss 6d to 705 per cwt. 333 bags Mysore were withdra,'ls
Coccet.e=Prices have a downward tendency for Weelie
India, and there are few buyers. Para offered by PC!
auction, were bought in at 36s for good red. • le
TEA.—The Market was in a firm state in the Weil
part of last week f r Tea ; the demand was brisk, a,"te
prices advanced id per lb ;Is 9-id to Is 10d paid for
large parcels of common. Free Trade Congou ; CO o
pany's went with a free sale at Is 10d to is 100 C 5
The Market was in a lifeless tate to-day, the traded
,5
the most part waiting for the sales declared ; h°leri•
were, however, not disposed to submit to any recite'4o
and is 944 is the value of Compa,y:s Congou, cash. es..
SPIRITS.—A fair amount of business has been trai
acted in Rum this week ; Jamaica has brought
rates, but,all other kinds must be quoted id higher. se'e
sales have ben 260 puns Leewards, proof at is lod to ',l
10 per cent., 2s 3d • 900 casks Calcutta at is 3fl to Is,
1,
proof ; some small parcels of good and fine Ja106,/co
have-been sold at 5s to 5s 9d per gallon. Brandy V
been disposed of to a fair extent, and prices are fire;
1840 is worth 4s Id to 4s 3d per gallon. Geneva
_not
sold steadily at 2s ld for Common. Corn Spirits 4.11'
sale at lOs ld cash, being rather lower. th
GINGER.—The market has been in a dull state for
East and West India, and prices have been barely 6
tained.
CINNA3ION.—There are few buyers, and parcels
ley
be bought 4d per lb. under last sale's rates. -
PIMENTO.—The demand is improving, and the Srlll/
being small, buyers have been compelled to pay
rates; at auction 70 bags sold at 3id for middling cpu, for
CASSIA. LIGNEA.—The demand has been limited
this article, and prices have declined 3s to 5s per ei
at auction 449 boxes went heavily, middling to goo'f.
81s 6d to 88s, ordinary to good'ord 71s 6d to 77s Per, bar
I'EPPEn.—At public sale 250 bags good fair MaUt
sold at 30 to aid ; 323 bags white 3)1(1. to 60.
NUTMEGS.—The demand is steady ; at auction
pkgs sold at 4s 4d to 5s Gd for Middling to fine.
MACE.—At auction 12 pkgs sold at 5s id to 551
for good quality.
here
FItUIT.—For red Smyrna and Chesme Raisins t- ,e'
has been a good demand this week, barrels and e3;6;
at 30s to 31s. Valentias are held firmly ati fir
Yesterday- a cargo cf Patras Currants, all datnageu `te'r
account of the underwriters) sold from 52s to 585
very bad to slight damaged. 0. 31;
RlCE.—Prices continue on the decline for 13°10'
good and fine white lls to 12s, middling to good 131-0:4
ling lOs to lOs 6d per cwt. Java rather lower ; tot
middling white sold at lOs 64 per cwt. Madras bile tt at'
in above the value. Carolina for home consumption
30OILs.s to 36s per cwt. °f
—We have had a firm market for all kill feel
common Fish Oil this week. Pale Seal 421105, art
Cod 3C/ lOs per tun. Linseed Oil at 36s on the spot,
37s for delivery. Rape cheaper ; pale 52s to 52s 60: tee
brown 51s to ns 64 per cwt. Sperm Oil, Cl 9
value of the finest British. Olive- Oil cheaper. t-i,elo
poli 731 to 741; and Spanish 631 to 641 per tun. ,a to
taken in at 32l for the best. Cocoa Nut Oil, 415 v
42s is the value of good quality. coal'
TALLow.— The market was inactive at the
„toe
meneement of the week, and prices gave way a erae
during the last few days, however, buyers have ceol
forward more freely, and for parcels on the spot are
demand has existed at 48s 3d to 48s 6d for Petersbutwo
Yellow Candle ; for delivery at 49s for the nextio of
months, and 49s to 49s 3d for the last three tne,ut too'
this year. South American at 42s to 47s 6d ter
sttle.
fine quality. Town Tallow has met with a go° a
raja
South American Tallow sold at 40s to 45s 6d aeco.o floe
to quality ; Cape Tallow sold at 43s to 48s for low
eI eie
,
quality. Tallow is in limited request, but prices
steady, with firmness on the part of the holders.
on the spot 48s 3d per cwt.

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