The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-05-31 00:00:00

VIOLENT ATTACK ON AN INSPECTOR B

ONE OF THE POLICE FORCE.

Yesterday a member of the police-force named
John aiwlang, was brought before the magistrates
charged by Inspector Comnebn with having been guilty of
an outrageous attack upon him in Tithebarn-street, yes-
terday morning, about two o'clock. The complainant ap-
peared in court with his nose plastered, which presented
unmistakeable evidence of having been in close proximity
with a policeman's staff. _

Mr. Chilton, solicitor, defended the prisoner.
The complainant stated that yesterday morning, a
little before two o'clock, he was in Tithebarn-street, and
met the prisoner, who was on duty at the time, speaking
to two females in the street. The prisoner said they were
quarrelling, and wanted his protection. lie (complainant)
told him to take no notice of them, but pass on and mind
his duty. A few words then passed between complainant
and the prisoner, after which the latter lifted his stick and
struck him. Complainant then went across the street,
when the prisoner followed him, and again struck him vio-
lent across the face and nose, from the effects of which he
bled profusely.
Cross-examined by Mr. Chilton—l was not on my beat
when I met the prisoner. I did not accuse him of talking
to prostitutes. Did not say that they were the same
prostitutes that I had seen him talking with in London-
road. Prisoner told me that one of the women he was
talking to was a confectioner's wife, who had come to him
for protection. I told him to send her home. I did not
think it was his duty to see her home. I did not call pri-
soner a liar. I did not strike him until he had struck me.
I did strike him after receiving a blow myself.
Mr. CHILTON—There we shall be at issue. The prisoner
says you struck him first, and then he used his stick.
Police-constable 192, who was on duty in the neigh-
bourhood at the time, corroborated the complainant's
statement, but admitted that lie was not present when the
quarrel commenced. He was about twenty yards distant
when he saw the prisoner strike the complainant.
Mr. CHILTON addressed the magistrates on behalf of
the defendant. He said that, according as he was in-
structed, the circumstances of the case were these. Mr.
and Mrs. Hussey, confectioners, residing in Tithebarn-
street, were quarrelling between one and two o'clock,
and, for her own personal safety, Mrs. Hussey was com-
pelled to fly from the house, with a baby in her arms.
She ran across the street, and, seeing the defendant on
duty, she claimed his protection. In a few moments the
servant followed her mistress, being afraid to remain in
the house with Mr. Hussey, who was so violent in his
conduct ; and it was while the two women were talking to
the defendant, and demanding his protection, that the
inspector came up, and accused the women of being pros-
titutes, and the defendant of being in conversation with
them as such. On this the defendant, being excited,
called the inspector a liar, who then struck the defendant,
and on this the defendant returned the blow, as unfortu-
nately it appeared from the state of the inspector's nose.
Mrs. Hussey was then called by Mr. Chilton, and stated
that yesterday morning, about one o'clock, her husband
came home drunk, and began to be abusive. In a short
time afterwards she was obliged to run away from the
house, the servant soon followed her ; and, whilst they
were talking to the defendant, and demanding his protec-
tion, the inspector came up and said to him, " You are
talking to two prostitutes again, the same women I saw
you talking to the other night in London-road." The
defendant then said to him, " You are a liar, on which
the inspector raised his stick and struck the defendant
either on the head or shoulders, but she was not sure which.
By the Magistrate—Did the inspector strike the first
blow ?

Witness—He did.
Margaret Coleman, Mrs. Hussey's servant, corrobo-
rated her mistress's statement, adding, that she distinctly
saw the inspector strike the first blow, and hit the defen-
dant on the shoulder. . .

The complainant strongly denied having struck the
first blow.
Mr. BOOTH, the presiding magistrate, said he was in-
clined to believe, from the evidence of the two last wit-
nesses, that the defendant received the first blow, but not
a savage one. Afterwards, it was quite clear that he used
great violence towards the complainant. He must pay a
fine of £5, and in default be imprisoned for a month.

\VENHAM LAKE ICE.—One of the greatest luxuries
during a sultry summer is ice of intense coldness, such as
that for which Wenham Lake stands unrivalled. It will
be seen by an announcement in our advertising columns
that a cargo has just been received by ➢iessrs. Ropes and
Co., of this town.

WRECK OF THE FLAT SPECULATION.—Yesterday an
inquest was held before the borough coroner, on the body
of Thomas Williams, master of the fiat Speculation,
which was wrecked near the Bell Buoy on the 23rd of
April. The body wss picked up on Friday evening last
by the Welsh steamer Archibald, floating between the
Rock and Hoylake. Verdict—" Accidentally drowned."

GRAND CONCERT.—The fourth subscription concert
of the Liverpool Philharmonic Society, which has been
anncunced for this day fortnight, is expected to be more
than usually attractive. Indeed it cannot fail to be so
when the list of principal vocalists who have been engaged
includes the names of the celebrated Herr Pischek, of
Madlle. Agnes Bury, who is an especial favourite at her.
Majesty's concerts, and Herr Reichardt.

THE RIVAL BARBERS.—At the Police-court, yester-
day. Joseph Tearan, a barber, residing in Vauxhall-road,
summoned Jane Carter, residing in the same street, near
the complainant, and following the same avocations. for
breaking his windows on Saturday evening last. It ap-
peared from the complainant's statement that, during the
time a number of people were in complainant's shop
getting shaved, the defendant entered the premises, and
began
shop,atondbecormemry abusive.
enced She
then
breaking
hi rushed out
his windows.
o
w itihene
taken into custody, the defendant said that she had broken
the complainant's windows because he was working under
' price ! as he only charged a halfpenny a shave, whereas
the standard price was a penny ! ! The Amazonian
shaver, having nothing to say in her defence, was fined
2s. Gd., which was immediately paid by her husband, and
the parties left the court.
WAVERTREE.—The children belonging to St. Mary's
Church Sunday School, which commenced only on the
Bth instant, and now numbers 50 scholars, assembled or.
Friday last at the church, at which place they were met
by the Rev. Samuel Fenton, the committee, superintend-
ents. end teachers ; and, after forming into procession,
headed by one of the scholars carrying a beautiful silk
flag,--on which was lettered, " Saint Mary's Sunday
School, commenced the Bth May, 1853,"—and brought
up by another scholar carrying a small Union-Jack, walke
down Sandown-lane to the upper part of the village, and,
having entered Mr. Mattinson'a large omnibus and coach
(who kindly made no charge), proceeded to the Botanic-
gardens ; and, after perambulating the grounds, returned
and were entertained, on the grounds belonging to Mr:
Chaffers, with buns, milk, &c. A variety of amusements
followed ; and, after singing " God Save the Queen," and
giving three cheers for Mr. Fenton, Mr. Chaffers, &c.,
they broke up highly delighted with their day's excursion.
PASSENGERS FROM PHILADELPIHA.—The following iEr'
a list of the cabin passengers by the steam-ship, City of
Glasgow, Captain Wylie, which arrived here on Sunday,
from Philadelphia :—Mr. Appleton, Mrs. Albert, Mr. and
Mrs. Edward Baines, Mr. Charles Bliss, Mr. Wm. Brown,
Mr. E. Booth, Mr. Buchan, Mr. C. Brouester, Mr. and
Mrs. Cattell, the Rev. Mr. Cattell, Miss E. Coppinger,
Mrs. Danniels, Mr. John Doll, Mrs. and James Divine,
Mrs. Ann Drogan, Mr. Donnelan, Mr. Jas. Cechom, Mr.
E. Frankfort and family, Mr. Frilich, Mr. A. D. and Miss
Fordyer, Mr. G. Gion, Mrs. G. Meath, Miss E. Hill, Mr.
Horner, Mr. Alfred Hill, Mr. G. Horner, Mr. Hooky,
Mr. Jeffery. Mrs. Joy ces, Mr. Arthur Kingston, Mr.
Longton, Mr. Thos. Lovels, Mr. and Miss Lee, Mr. John
Landenbeyer, Mr. G. Loxley and family, Mrs. and Miss
Ann Loke, Mr. A. Merkle, Mr. Margulet, Mr. J. E.
Miller, Mr. M`Mallon, Mr. Jas..M`Cahon, Mrs. M'Bryde
and servant, Miss and Mr. Arthur Orr, the Rev. and Mrs.
Pensure and family, Mr. John Power, Mr. H. Pollock,
Mr. J. G. Price, Mr. Power, Mr. and Mrs. Quin, Mr. A.
Rampartin, Mr. Jas. Russell, Mr. G. Romack and son,
Mr. and Mrs. Spriker, Mr. Amos Shaw, Mr. F. Stallrnon,
Miss Soxenker, John Lamond, Mrs. Seymouz, Mr. S. F.
Smith, Mr. J. C. Smith, Mr. Sellsteda, Mrs. Taylor and
servant, Mr. Thompson, Mr.Thurwan, Mr. J. Thomaston,
Mr. and Mrs. J. Underdown and family, Mr. Jas. Walton
and family, and Mr. and Mrs. W. Walderfull and family.
THE SCREW STEAM-SHIP CITY OF GLASGOW arrived
on Saturday, after a fine passage from Philadelphia, with
109 cabin and 230 steerage passengers. Towards the
expiration of the voyage the following resolutions were
presented to Captain Wylie :—" Resolved,—As a sense of
this meeting, that no exertions having been spared by

Captain Wylie to render the present voyage pleasant and

agreeable, it is proper and just, no ICes- to.him than to
ourselves, that we should express at parting our appre-
ciation of his ability as an officer and his excellence as a-
men. That from the time of leaving the port of Phila-
delphia to the present moment, when we are on the eve
of parting, no one of us has had occasion to observe the
slightest intermission on the part of Captain Wylie, to
parties interested in the main-
contribute, by all possible efforts, to the sa,ty and enjoy-
ment of his passengers •, and it is the unanimous opinion
of this meeting that alt
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711 e, and
popular,re
with whom it has been our pleasure to be associated for
the past fortnight. That Captain Wylie's past success
has established for him a reputation as a sailor and a man
of which he has just reason to be proud, and we add with
pleasure our humble testimony to his many excellent
qualities as a gentleman and navigator. That we desire
not merely to express our opinion, but to illustrate our
sincerity by something more substantial than mere reso-
lutions ; therefore, that a committee of three be appointed
by the chairman for the purpose of purchasing a suitable
testimonial, to he presented by them in our names to
Captain Wylie." Signed by the passengers.
SUDDEN DEATH AT THE CORNIVALLIS-STREET BATHS.

—0 n Friday
seveningtreet:
died last,
very r
yyo suutnhdgedmedhaelnyc
deceased,
braetsiiid.irnorni n
adjoiningU pp er H Hope_
fitahg ea, named
mede,d(wh'illic•rani
in one of
the bathe at Cornwallis-street. It appeared from the
evidence adduced at the inquest yesterday, that about
eight o'clock on Friday evening
subject to fits,) in company with his brother, John Henry
Brough, went to have a bath. They their •
apFnirdaacnk.
ereHcpceo-m Brough,
m 202 d yearsat e
d
got tickets,
other. After deceased had taken offcoat and
waist-
coat, he went into the room his brother hisafte
asking some questions, returned to .was in, and,
his own bath-room.
Ills brother, after dressing hi • mself, knocked at the de-
ceased's door, and called him by name, but, getting no
answer, one of the attendants in the lobby opened the
door, and found that the deceased was dead laid on the
floor of the bath room. In the course of the inquest yes-
terday, Mr. Clarke, the hat hkeeper, stated that there were
bells attached to the first-class baths, but not to the se-
cond class. The Coroner strongly recommended that a
bell should be placed in every bath, whether they were
first, second, or third class. A person might be taken
speechless in the baths, and unable to call for assistance.
In that case a bell would be of material assistance. The
jury returned a verdict of " Died by the visitation of God,"
accompanying the verdict with a recommendationaTthej
Baths Committee to place bells in all the baths, tillirefber
with a printed notice on the doors, for the purposead id-,
forming the public what the bells were for. The oraner,'
said he quite concurred in the recommendation, a ...,filld
take care to forward it to Mr. Wagstaff, the C. -.." •:1114
the Baths Committee of the Council. i ‘.2,..,