The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1838-02-06 00:00:00

THE LIVER POOL STANDARD

CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT.—(SAruRocr.)
- Before Mr. JUSTICE VAUGHAN.

On Saturday, Captain Cain, the master of the brig Kingston
African trader; of Liverpool, was brought up at the bar of this
Court-to take his trial for Manslaughter, fur having ordered one
of his crew to be flogged until he died.
The'friends of the prisoner spared no trouble nor expense in
advocating his cause, and, mainly through" their exertions in
procuring favourable evidence before the Grand Jury, the hill
for Wilful Murder filed against him was ignored. In the first
instance application was made to Serjeant Wylde to take the
prisoner's brief, but he refused it : afterwards Sir Frederick
Pollock consented to take the brief, but was obliged to give it
up and go to Manchester on special business. Finally Sir John
Campbell, the Attorney General, was engaged as leading coun-
sel for the defence, with a fee of 100 guineas, and 20 guineas for
a licence to plead, he being a Queen's counsel ; together with
Mr. Adolphus and Mr. Phillips as juniors.
The prosecution was conducted by Mr. Bodkin and Mr.
Done.
The case was stated at length, and very fairly, by Mr. Bod-
kin In the course of his opening he stated that the witness
George Lee, who gave evidence at the Liverpool Police Court
on behalf of the prisoner, had been bound over to give evidence,
and had been brought from Liverpool and retained in posses-
sion by the Attorney General, for the defence, and had not
made his appearance so as to be enabled to give evidence before
the Grand Jury. Under these circumstances be should pro-
bably not find it necessary to call him.
The witnesses were then examined, and the facts sworn to, as
published in our police reports.
The ArrottNnv-GRNErtar, for the defence, spoke at great
length. He sated, that they should be enabled to give a com-
plete answer to the case, aud show, that the evidence against the
prisoner was a conspiracy on the part of the seamen to take
the life of the captain. He called the apprentice.
George Lee whose evidence went to confirm the statement
of the former witnesses. He gave the same strong confirma-
tary evidence as he had done in the Liverpool Police-court,
when
His LORDSHIP asked the Attorney-General whether he
though it necessary to go any further, as the case appeared to
him to be confirmed by bis own witnesses, and completely made
out as a case of manslaughter?
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL admitted that it would be useless
going further with the case, and gave it up. He then proceeded
to call witnesses to character, amongst whom, were Mr. Charles
Hnrsfall, and Mr. Tobin, of this town.
The LEARNED JUDGE in summing up, did not think it neces-
sary to recapitulate the evidence, but summed up generally to
the jury. He said the prisoner had certainly received great
provocation, but not such as could justify the severe measures
which he bad taken, and which bad caused the death of the
deceased. lf, at the .moment of the violence, which the de-
• ceased had: made use of towards the prisoner, the prisoner had
taken a knife"..and stabbed him to the heart, he was of opinion
he would not have been guilty of murder. But from the circum-
stances detailed, and the length of time the cruelty towards the
deceased had occupied, in the presence of the prisoner, the case
had most clearly been made out one of manslaughter. -

The jury returned a verdict accordingly.
The prisoner would be sentenced yesterday, by the Recorder,
We have not heard any authentic account of the sentence, but
a rumour has reached us that the prisoner was sentenced to two
years imprisonment.
The statement of the witnesses as to the cruelty used by the
prisoner to the deceased, frequently caused considerable sensa-
tion in court.

SCOTCH CHURCH, MOUNT PLEASANT.
(From a Correspondent.)

On Sunday, the 4th inst , the Rev. W. Chrighton, of Dan-
tacher, in Dumbartonshire Scotland, performed divine service
in this place of worship. As we have en opportunity of attend-
ing the afternoon service we were highly gratified and consi-
dered ourselves amply 'rewarded for our attendance on this
occasion, by listening to the deep-toned and fervid eloquence
of this highly gifted preacher, who delivered an animated and
impressive discourse from Zeph. iii. 17. to a numerous and re-
spectable audience, whose attention seemed wholly attracted by
the soul-stirring and affectionate appeals of the preacher to the
consciences of all present. We were delighted to observe that
when engaged in the devotional part of the service, Mr. C. en-
tirely avoided the declamation and apparent speechifying to the
Deity which is too frequently indulged in extemporaneous
prayer in public by some clergymen whom we have heard.
Previously to the close of the service. Dr. Stewart gave intima-
tion of some preliminary measures which require to be adopted
with the Ecclesiastical Courts, with which he and his congre-
gation are connected with a view to the translation of the Rev.
Mr. Crighton from Scotland to this town, in order that he may
he inducted as assistant and successor to Dr. Stewart, whose ad-
vanced age and consequently increasing infirmities, greatly
unfit him for dischargingthearduous and interesting ministerial
duties which have so long devolved on and been so performed
by him, both in public and in private; although not connected
with any of the Scottish churches, we sincerely hope that this
congregation will be successful obtaining such au able and
faithful minister as Mr. C. appears to be, as we have always
considered that is chiefly through the labours of an efficient
gospel ministry that the moral regeneration of this and every
other community will be accomplished, and we are fully per-
suaded that in addition to the many zealous.and active clergy-
men here, both belonging to the established church and dis-
senters—still there is an ample sphere of ministerial usefulness
even among the Scotch population of Liverpool, very many of
whom give sad evidence that their religion, when in Scotland,
consisted merely in profession, as is abundantly manifest by
their total indifference to religion and its ordinances on their
Coming to England.

THE LTA,Ea THEATRE.—Mademoiselle Celeste's engage-
ment promises to be as permanently attractive as it has ever
been. Each night has she drawn crowded houses. Last even-
ing the house was a complete crush.. Mademoiselle Celeste has
ever been distinguished as a most exquisite dancer, and as the
Queen of Pantomimic action, hut she now appears in a new and
no less charming character—as a -speaking actress. The clever
drama of " St. Mary's Eve" has been expressly written for her.
The scene is laid on the Kentish coast, and Celeste as Made-
line, the Jacohite!s_sister, is represented as having taken refuge
with an English .puhtican.. in _whip!. imsitictsk..ker Preachified.
English is well placed, and tells with charming effect. As an
actress in her peculiar line she stands alone and pre-eminent.
She possesses amazing energy and vividness of style, combined
with a winning sweetness of manner and tone of voice. Amongst
the dramatis persona, no one is more deserving of notice than
Mr. Howard ; he is possessed of a versatility of genius which
enables him, in every pelt he undertakes, to make a hit. Mrs.
Raymond continues as charming a little actress as ever.
THE Royal. AMPHITHEATRE.—The handsome sum of up-
wards of £4O has been presented to the Soup Charity by Mr.
Bates, the lessee of this Theatre, being the proceeds of the
house on Thursday night last. The theatre continues to hold ,
out strong attractions. Each evening the boxes present goodly
rows of respectable heads of families with their children, whom
we need hardly add are unboundedly delighted.
ANNUAT. MEETING OF SUBSCRIBERS TO THE LIVERPOOL
DIsPENsARIES.—On Wednesday the annual meeting of the
subscribers to the Liverpool Dispensaries, was held in the Board-
rOom at the Parish-offices, Fenwick-street; Richard Alison,
Jun. 'Esq. in the chair. The meeting was advertised to be held
at two o'clock, but at that hour scarcely half a dozen individ-
uals, exclusive of the Secretary, had made their appearance.
The meeting furnished a proof, in addition to many others, of
the tendency of public institutions to fall under exclusive man-
agement, not from any desire on the part of the active members
to retain office, but from a reluctance on the part of the sub-
scribers to devote any portion of their time in furtherance of
the objects which they support with their money. The number
requisite to constitute the meeting was only twenty-one, yet be-
' fore even that small number could be collected, three or four
deputations bad to volunteer their services to pull up recruits
from the neighbourhood of the Exchange, and the resolutions
were not more than half passed when several gentlemen made
their exit. The Secretary read the address of the committee,
which bore testimony to the efficient state of the Dispensaries;
upwards of 45,000 individuals having, during the last year,
availed themselves of the benefits they confer. From the Trea-
surer's statement it appeared that the total expenditure of the
Year was £3432 10s; of which the income fell short upwards of
£266, leaving the charities in debt to that amount. There had
been a great falling off in the donations during the year 1837,
as compared with 1836. In the latter year iipwatds of £BBO had
been received from donors; while in 1837 little more than £2OO
had been derived from the same source. The accounts were
then passed. Thanks were afterwards voted to Mr. Alison, the
president,
for his services, and for his donation of £lOO to the
charity; to the treasurer and vicepresident; to the physicians
and surgeons; to the Rev. J. Lyons, for preaching a charity
sermon in aid of the funds; and to Mr. Wedgwood, the secre-
tary, to whom, as a further proof of their approbation, the
meeting voted the sum of £l5, in addition to his salary. In
reference to the medical officers, it was stated that their duties
had been ,very arduous during the last year. One of them had
fallen a sacrifice to the malady, and others of them had been
laid aside in consequence of attacks of typhus fever. Thanks
were then voted to the chairman and the meeting separated.
OrtnlNATtosi—On Sunday last the Lord Bishop of this dio-
cese held an ordination at St. Peter's Church, Chester, when
the following gentlemen were ordained:—Deacons : James Al-
fred Boddy, John's College, Cambridge ; William Burdett,
Queen's College, Cambridge; Butler; Charles Johnson
Cartwright; John Delatnere ; Wm. Chas. Dudley, Queen's
College, Cambridge; William John Fox; Freeman ;
John Gaman, Catherine Hall, Cambridge ; Charles Sawkins
Harrison. Durham ; Lockhart William Jeffreys, Baliol College,
Alexanderbridge;.tohnStLQthubese,
Oxon; Herbert Lascelles; George P. Mansfield, A.B. Trinity
College, Dublin; Thos. Morton. Corpus Christi College, Cam-
s Neuman t Wm. Alexander
,osdborp:
Paton,College, Cambridge; Tit-
ley, B.A. New Inn Hall, Oxon; Wm. Walling, Trinity Col-
Dublin; Stephen Exuperius Wentworth, John's College, Cam-
bridge. „, Priests : Rev. John Aspivall Addison ; Rev. Chas.
Bessett ; Rev. Peter Brown; Rev. Delves Broughton, Cam-
bridge; Rev. Sampson Guy Chadwick; Rev. Joseph Clarke;
Rev. Cox, Trinity College' Dublin ; Rev. William Catdall;
B.A. St. Peter's College, Cambridge; Rev. Henry Christmas;
Rev. John Davey; Rev. Gainsbro' Gardiner ; Rev. George
Fred. Green ; Rev.
William Haworth; Rev. William Hodg-
son ; Rev. David Hughes; Rev. Moorhouse James ; Rev.
Henry Samuel Joseph ; Rev. King, Trinity College, Dub-
lin ; ltev. Thos. Kennedy; Rev. John Walter Moore ; Rev.
Chas. Massie, Wadham College, Oxford; Rev. Martindale;
Rev. Fred. O'Donoghue, Rev. Thomas Pigot ; Rev. George
Richards; Rev. Arthur Rigg, B.A. Christ's College, Cam-
bridge; Rev. Alphonsns Win. Henry Rose; Rev. John Wm.
Smyth; Rev. James Wilson; Rev. Williams, Trinity Col-
lege, Dublin; Rev. James Richard Hill.

SHOCKING MURDER NEAP. BOLTON.—We regret to state,
that, on the night of Tuesday last, a most barbarous murder
was committed in a hut belonging to Fogg's colliery, Darcy
Lever, near Bolton, on the body of a poor man, named James
Finney, a bricklayer by trade, but who, being in bad health
and unable to work, has, for the last twelve months or so, gone
about the country, subsisting chiefly on the charity of persons
belonging to his own business, It would appear, that he had
entered this hut (good fires being generally in such places) for
shelter; and, whilst there, had been attacked by some one, and
murdered with a collier's pick. The body was discovered early
on 'Wednesday morning, by a man named Thomas Halliday,
who, wanting a shovel to throw some coals under the steam-
boiler, went into the cabin to look for it, and there discovered
the deceased lying on his back in a large pool of blood, dead,
with his head and face frightfully disfigured, and the pick un-
der his legs. Circumstances soon caused suspicions to be en-
tertained of a young man, named James Sherrington, who
worked at the colliery in question, and he was taken into cus-
tody the same morning. An inquest was held yesterday at the
Farmers: Arms public-house, Darcy Lever, before W. SAtutter,
Esq., calmer. and a respectable jury, when evidence tending
strongly to implicate the prisoner in the crime was produced.
Ultimately, however, the inquest was adjourned to Wednesday
next.—Manchester Guardian.

SMOKING INTELLIGKNCE.—Cigars seem to have had their
day—their novelty has ceased—they have now no charms for
the elite. since almost every shop-boy and dirty little urchin
sports a real Flavannah in the streets. Common short clay
pipe• now claim precedence. and many gentlemen, dressed in
the first ,tyle of fashion, may he seen nightly enjoying the
fumes of tobacco from short dadheens, parading Regent-street
and the principal thoroughfares in that neighbourhood.—
Morning Herald.