The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-05-29
The English Chancellor Of the Exchequer Il
Trouble.
From the London Times May II.
MARLBOROUGH STREET POLICE COURT

MARLBOROUGH STREET POLICE COURT.
The Right Hon. w. e. Glads one, Chancellor of
the Exchequer appeared in court yesterday morning
to prefer charge against William Wilson, "a Belve-
dere road, Lambeth commercial traveller, of follow
ing and annoying him through Princes street, st.
James and also attempting to extort money by
threatening to charge him with immoral conduct in
the parish Of st. James,"
The right hon. complainant stated his charge from
the magisteria side Of the court He said Sir the
defendant seeing me in conversation with young
woman who was walking by my side just below
Coventry street and Oxendon street, last night
about twenty minutes before IL o'clock, came up
and began to use words which l could not well
understand, upon which the girl expressed alarm,
took hold of my left arm, and told her she need
not be afraid, as nothing would occur to her. The
girl told me where she lived, and advised her to
90 home. ! walked by her side towards her
house, and the prisoner then addressed me by
onward, he following, the young woman still ex-
pressing great alarm, until We came to door which
the young woman said was the door OF her house.
believe this was in King street, Soho. The young
woman then ran in, and | desired the prisoner to
leave me- which he refused to do. walked on, and
turned first way and then another to get free Of
him, but he kept close to ne and went on talking,
stating that he admired my public character much,
had long observed me, but that he must now expose
me, and he would do this in the Morning Herald Of
this day. and thus annoy the whole of the conserva
tive party. With these threats he mingled state
ments that he did not wish to do me any harm that
IL
err ment appointment in Somersethouse or elsewhere,
his lips should be closed, In answer to this, being
fear angry, charged him with being liar, and used
more than once the expression that he should not
if he did not leave me must appeal to the police for
protection. He stated he would not leave me and
that he would give me in charge Of the police. He
then said he would be contented If would allow
him to write me letter; to which answered, "Sir,
do exactly as you please" repeating my former
words, that would neither give him sixpence nor
situation. All this, with more Of similar matter,
was repeated again and again for some time while
be saw 40 constable, until having on tried Regent
street came into Sackville street where saw police
constable 1877, to whom stated NY desire to be
rid of the prisoner; the constable advised me to go
advice and the way to the station, the prisoner
said q" had better tn accede TO what he had offered,
for my own sake told him that any act Of mine |
had wish TO conceal, and that he was not justified
in mputing To me the intention which he had found
ed his clam-an intention which, If You will allow me
to state, being upon my oath, solemnly deny.
Mr.. Bingham asked the prisoner if he had any
questions to put to Mr.. Gladstone.
The prisoner replied in the negative.
Inspector Parke, G division, eaid:-About quar-
ter to O'Clock this morning Mr.. Gladstone, the com
painsnt and the prisoner, came to the Vine street
Station, accompanied by JOY, @ ls7. The constable
stated in the hearing of both parties, that the Pri
foner wanted to give the complainant into custody
for enticing female acquaintance OF his away. The
constable also stated that the complainant wished
him 10 remove the prisoner from him. Tho COM
plainant told me in substance what he has now
stated and took the charge. The prisoner made
statement to me, xhich took down in writing, and
which now produce.
Statement Of William Wilson About halfpast
IL last night, saw Mr.. Gladstone addressing lady
Of my acquaintance in Panton street. They imme
diately turned down Panton street, and walked
about fifty yards down the first turning in that
street. They then made their way across Coventry
street into Princes street, where / charged Mr.
Gladstone with being in the company Of the lady al
luded to. I then said had no desire to make 40
exposure Of one 40 much admired, and whose pub