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Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1842-11-04 00:00:00

were the individual named in the paper
replied, " Yes; lam the man." He was immed

He (the prisoner
lv take,

into custody

By Mr. DavenpOrt.—l am sure the prisoner is the pers
who presented the paper. I put the question myself. I c
not read it from the act, but from a paper .with which I Ns
furnished by the town-cleric. I have no doubt whatever tt
the prisoner is the man.

Mr. Raines stated that he was at the booth on the day o
the election, and he saw the prisoner there. He presented
paper purporting to be that of Mr. John Grimshaw. H
(Mr. Raines) had received information that Mr. Grimsba%
was dead. He requested that the questions might be nut t

he said he certainly produced the papers, but he was requested
to do so by an individual.
Mr. Edgar Fletcher corroborated the testimony of the last
witness. Knew Grimshaw, and knew that he was dead.
Jane Roberts stated that she was servant to the late Mr.
John Grimshaw, watchmaker, Sir Thomas's-buildings. He
died on Wednesday last. Witness saw him dead.
Prisoner.—There are two men there who were near me,
and they will tell you that it was not me.

Kushton.—

rnsoner

l3roadrip and John M`Donalc
ss box.

witnesses were sent round to the wi

Daniel Broadrip stated that he was a porter. The prisoner
and himself, and M`Donald and some others were standing
on the 'Change together, about one o'clock, when a gentle-
man came up to them, and asked them how they were voting.
He said he wanted them, and he took them to a room in

Castle-street. He did not tell
he wanted, but said, "I'll send for dinner for you
left them in the room about an hour, and then returne
them, and called out the prisoner and showed him a pap

3 what the job was

Mr. Davenport.—The 'prisoner wishes to leave the. Matter

as it stands, sir

Mr. Rushton.—The case has assumed a
aspect now. It appears that there may have been a princi.
pal in this case. However, if the prisoner does not wish 0(
examination of his own witness to proceed, it may be ir,
your option to stop it; but I have no power to prevent the
prosecuting solicitor from cross-examining him,

,rnewhat different

By Mr. Shuttleworti
one o'clock. I never s
ledge. He left us then
soner out and showed him a paper
were taken to was not a public-house, but
s up -Cast

I.—We were taken off 'Change a
aw the gentleman before to my k

then called theyr

office, nex

door to a shop,
right-hand side

ive or su
Tt

room in which we were p 1

empty. I saw him give the prisoner a
what the paper was, as I cannot read
duced.) It was similar to that

The prisoner then went

No one went out but him

and then 1 saw him going to Bridewel
the man who took us to the room. I

iow the man

again. l don't know his nam
is a porter, residing in Fontenoy-
seen the man who took us off 'Chang

have not to-day

I have not seen him

The witness was here desired to look round the court. He
did so very attentively, and said he did not see the individual
anywhere. He was desired,to look round again, and his at-
tention was directed to that portion of the bench which is on
the left of the usual seats of the presiding magistrates. Still
the witness declared he could not see the individual. " Draw
aside the curtains," said Mr. Dowling. The curtains at the
back of the bench were drawn so as to expose most of the
space behind. The individuals at the back of the bench were
now all exposed to the witness save one, who was seen look-
ing exceedingly conscious and drawing himself back so as to
prevent the witness from seeing him. " No, I don't see
him," said Broadrip. The persons in the vicinity of the per.
son just alluded to called to him to come forward, which he
did, when the witness at once said-
that's the man."
Mr. Rushton
before "

." Yes ; there he

d—" Who i

Mr. Dowling.—
name is Reddy.

s very well known hero

Mr. Rushton.—Mr. Reddy must not leave ti
Mr. Reddy hereupon was called round to the
court, where he seated himself, among
Mr. Shuttleworth wished the othr
Mr. Daveni

aid the witness t

prisoner, and
not think it was compete!:
The case for the accusers was closed, v

as he d

brought forward

Shuttleworth—The man was put into the box and
sworn along with the others, and I submit that I have a
right to cross-examine him.

,
Mr. Davenport—Yes, if I had asked him a question.
Mr. Rushton—He has been called by you and sworn, and
may be cross-examined. But independently of that, the
whole affair has now assumed a new aspect, and this is in.
deed a new case, for I tell you that I shall commit your man
for trial. He is clearly proved to have presented a voting-
paper, and falsely represented himself as the burgess therein
named. Reddy, who is the more wicked of the two, appears,
at present. to have made him the instrument ; but, as be has
lent himself to the offence and violated the law, I must send

him before a jury, for these things are not to be suffered to
pass with impunity. In the heat of party contests men lose
sight, it would appear, of all the ties of morality. The con-
stituency must not be polluted by these nefarious practices.
He must go for trial.
The Prisoner—Will you allow me to put in bail ?

Mr. Rushton—Yes, you will be entitled to bail. If the
prosecuting solicitor chooses to call other witnesses, I am
ready to hear them, and it will be fur him to say whether he
will have the other man (Reddy) taken into custody or not.
Mr. Shuttleworth called the witness M`Donald, who con-
firmed the statement of Broadrip. Reddy took them to the
room. He did not know him before. The witness could
not say what the paper was which was presented by Reddy
to Feeney, nor did he hear the name of Grimshaw men-
tioned. . _

Mr. Shuttleworth intimated to the magistrates that this
essential point in the evidence was wanting. lie could not
prove that the paper was the voting paper in question.

• Mr. Rushton. (to Mr. Reddy)
suspicion, Mr. Reddy, but there is no accusation that is tan
gible. The case fails in proof against you.
you_are about, for this is a very grave offence

Take car

Mr. Reddy.—l never did anything of tl
spoke to them ; I wish it to be Stated here
Cross-question them if you please, and ask

in open cour
them. I wit

that witness to be called back, if. you please, and ask him if
he did not see the prisoner give back the paper to me. I
merely engaged him as a messenger. Will you please to ask
him.

-Mr. Rushton called Broadrip back, and asked him if he
had seen Feeney give back a paper to Reddy. He replied in
the negative. Mr. Rushton told Reddy that he was at liberty
to depart.

Sonae time after Feeney was again placed at the bar, wh(
the depositions of the several witnesses were read against hir

and he was committed for trial. Mr. Rushton having ascer-
tained that he was in indigent circumstances, said, he would
be liberated on giving bail, himself in £5O and two sureties
in £25 each ;'twenty-four hours' notice to be given of the bail.

AMERICAN PIRACY.—The "following is an extract from
letter, dated New York,::Saptember 29 :—" I sena
a new novel, published, Lpt,,lan, called Perceval .lit
The first copy'WaSeseiiieeby the Grey"

send with ti

TIIE BLA-XTV6i9ViAGEDY.—On Saturday the char
against Eiekiel Saihgaiciiid,Witliorw Penn, charged with t
robberyund
,tuurder
_O*,,,PlX??n)head, and Thos. Coll
as being iiiiLatassoiy,'AvAS"'agaml,ine into at the gaol
Oxford. ,Sincel,thciipri6iiais eaaeaination, Goble, the I

cester constablep,kkaVatg•ep 4qngaged obtaining further evi-
dence. and the result was fhhesevertil more witnesses were
examined.. The inquiry, fdid notienzil till evening. Hem-
mings, who was charged with being concerned in the affair,
has been admitted evidence. The prisoners were again re-
manded. That 'the. magistratei have 'determined on com-
mitting the parties for trial at the March Assizes may be

inferred fron-i the fact of t

witnesses.over to appear

I give eviden

the crown at that time

FUNERAL OF GRACE DARLING.—The funeral of the
heroine of the Fern Islands took place at 13atriburgh, on
Monday week, and was attended by upwards of 200 indi-
viduals belonging to that taeighbourhood, the principal
mourners on the melancholy occasion being the venerable
father, relations, and friends of the deceased, whose severe
bereavement excited the liveliest sympathy. The pall was
borne by William Barnfather, Esq., from Alnwick Castle;
Robert Smeddle, Esq., of Bamburgh Castle; the Rev. R.
M. Taylor, of North Sunder and ; and Thos. Fender, Esq.,
surgeon, Bamburgh. Mr. Evans, chief officer of the cus-
toms, and the principal inhabitants of the village and neigh-
bourhood, joining in the solemn procession. The service
was performed by the Rev. William Darnell, incumbent
of the parish. At the lowering of the coffin, and through-
out the whole of the service, many a tear was shed. The
coffin, which was remarkably neat, bore the following in-
scription :—" G. H. Darling, died October 20, 1842, aged
26 years." A severe gale from the N.N.E. prevented the
three brothers of the deceased from being present at the
last mournful tribute of affection tp their dear sister. It
appears that for some time previobs to the death of this
truly excellent and exemplary young woman, she was
perfectly aware that her latter end was approaching, but
this gave her no uneasiness. She had been nurtured
in the fear and love of God, and dependence on the
merits of her Redeemer, and her hope of mercy increased

as her bodily strength diminished. She was never heard
to utter a complaint during her illness, but :exhibited
the most Christian resignation throughout. Shortly; before
her death she expressed a wish to see as many of her rela-
tions as the peculiar nature of their employment would admit
of, and, with surprising fortitude and self-command, she de-
livered to each of them some token of remembrance. This
done, she calmly awaited the approach of death, and finaily
resigned her spirit into the hands of Him who gave it, with-
out a murmur. The celebrity which this amiable female
had acquired effected no change in her conduct or demeanour
She was from her earliest years of a meek, kind and gentle
disposition, and so she continued to the last moment of her
existence. Having been once asked how she could think
of continuing to reside on a barren rock after having become
so celebrated, and why she did not come on shore and enjoy
the pleasures of life, she replied—" Had you seen the awful
wreck of the Forfarshire, the melancholy sight would

been more than sufficient to have driven the pleasure

world out of your mind for ever." The circumstances con-
nected with the wreck of the Forfarshire were such and so
recent that it is quite unnecessary to recapitulate them ;
they are engraved on the memory of the present generation,
and future ages will read of them in the history of our cola'.
try.—Newcastle Journal.