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The Sun. — 1858-07-16 (London, England)

LONDON, FRIDAY, JULY 16, 1858.  The Thames is at last to be purified. Lord DERBY has come to a decision, and that was what the country required. Any measure that would produce activity, and lead to bona fide operations, would have been acceptable. But prompt decision is not in accordance with the rules of redtapism, or the traditions of the Circumlocutionoffice ; and if Lord PALMERSTON had remained at the head of the Government, we should probably have had to endure the nuisance for yet another year before any attempt was made to abate, or even mitigate, it. There is certainly one advantage resulting from what is popularly termed " a weak Government." They do not set public opinion at defiance—.do not receive every suggestion with arrogant defiance, and insult the friend by whom it has been offered. They look difficulties fairly in the face, and try to accomplish that which is practicable and expedient. Wo have had, within the last four months, many reasoas to rejoice at the result of " the Conspiracy to Murder" Bill, and last night added materially to the claims of the New Administration on the national gratitude. The great featura of the contemplated Bill is its simplicity. There are no complicated plans, no elaborate courses, mapped out. There is an existing body, the Metropolitan Board of Works, elected by independent constituencies for the very purpose of--rlealiarwith such-qttestions.-- They have hitherto not effected their objects, but that was because tbere,was a double Government, one branch whereof axinsidered it an imperative duty to snub the other, and neutralise its labours. The public might exclaim " how happy could we be with either," but unfortunately there could be no agreement between the ill-assorted allies. Mr. DISRAELI'S bill confers the entire power and casts the responsibility on the Metropolitan Board. They recently furnished a plan, which, it may fairly be supposed, was approved of by the Ministerial advisers. It is, therefore, decided that they shall carry out their own plans, and that they shall receive the requisite funds for that paepcse. With that view, 3,000,0001. sterling is to be advanced--or rather, that amount is to be borrowed by instalments of 600,000/. per annum. This is to be liquidated by a rate of 3d. in the pound on all real property in the metropolitan districts. This will, it is estimated, produce 140,0001., which will pay interest at 4 per cent., and give a sinking-fund that will provide for the the debt, and extinc.ion complete liquidation of of the rate, in forty years. There will be a Government guarantee for the loan, and therefore the money will be obtained on the cheapest and best termo. This is as it should be, although it may not be very pleasing to those who desire to obtain a virtual guarantee, accompanied by a high rate of interest. The only thing we fear is that 3,000,0001. will not suffice. The work is one of extraordinary magnitude—such as has seldom been 'equalled in any such undertaking. Estimates are too frequently exceeded under such circurnstanccs ; but still it is
The Sun. — 1858-11-01 (London, England)

THE ATTEMPTED MURDER OF INSPECTOR BUDD.  Edward Mark Council, a pensioner from the Royal Engineers, was placed at the bar, before Mr. Traill, for final examination, on a charge of attempting to murder Wm. Jas. Budd, senior inspector of the R division of police, on duty at Woolwich dockyard. The prosecutor was now sufficiently recovered from the effect of the wound to attend the court, and deposed as follows :—On Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 6, between the hours of four and five o'clock, I left my office at the dockyard for the purpose of procuring change for several bank notes, in order to pay the men under my inspection. I crossed over the road and entered a tradesman's shop, when I saw the prisoner on the same side of the way. I looked out of the shop door to see if the prisoner had gone past, as I had heard that he had threatened me; and I did not wish to come in contact with him. I left the shop, and walked along Church-stroet, the prisoner being in front of me, and when at Marty's-passage I lost sight of him, I then entered the shop of Mr. Vicars, butcher, and obtained some change, and left for the purpose of returning to the dockyard. On passing the end of Coleman-street I saw the prisoner come towards me at a smart pace from that street. I kept my eye on him until I came to the shop of Mr. Rastrick, chemist, which is nearly opposite the dockyard gate, and a coal-waggon being at this spot, I lost sight of him. I was crossing the road for the purpose of entering the dockyard gate, and when within a few yards of the gate I heard a quick step behind me. I looked sharply round, and at that moment the muzzle of a pistol was close to my nose on the left side of my cheek, and I received the contents of the pistol, which was fired on my left cheek, immediately under the eye. I caught hold of the prisoner, who was about to get away, and policesergeant Ryan and constable Willes came to my assistance and secured the prisoner. The ball was immediately extracted, and I have been under medical treatment up to the present time. I received the pistol produced from a man named Flint, who stated that he found it in the road. George Flint proved that immediately after the occurrence he found the pistol produced in the road, opposite the dockyard gate. The prisoner now put numerous questions to the prosecutor, with a view to elicit that he had committed perjury, &c., and he contended that he was a persecuted man. Mr. Inspector Brine intimated that a man employed at the dockyard could prove that the prisoner had threatened to take the life of Mr. Budd. Mr. Traill said it would be necessary to procure this evidenee on the trial. The several witnesses, whose evidence has previously appeared, were then, with the prosecutor, bound over to attend at the next Old Bailey Sessions, and the prisoner was fully committed for trial.
The Sun. — 1858-11-01 (London, England)

THE ATTEMPTED MURDER OF  INSPECTOR BUDD.  Edward Mark Council, a pensioner from the Royal Engineers, Was placed at the bar, before Mr. Traill, for final examination, on a charge of attempting to murder Wm. Jas. Budd, senior inspector of the R division of police, on duty at Woolwich dockyard. The prosecutor was now sufficiently recovered from the effect of the wound to attend the court, and deposed as follows :--On Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 6, between the hours of four and five o'clock, I left my office at the dockyard for the purpose of procuring change for several bank notes, in order to pay the men under my inspection. I crossed over the the road and entered a tradesman's shop, when I saw the prisoner on the same side of the way. I looked out of the shop door to see if the prisoner had gone past, as I had heard that he had used towards me and I did not wish to come in contact with him. I left the shop, and walked along Church-stroet, the prisoner being in front of me, and when at Marty's-passage I lost sight of him, I then entered the shop of Mr. Vicars, butcher, and obtained some change, and left for the purpose of returning to the dockyard. On passing the end of Coleman-street I saw the prisoner come towards me at a smart pace from that street. I kept my eye on him until I came to the shop of Mr. Rastriclc, chemist, which is nearly opposite the dockyard gate, and a coal-wagon being at this spot, I lost sight of him. I was crossing the road for the purpose of entering the dockyard gate, and when within a few yards of the gate I heard a quick step behind me. I looked sharply round, and at that moment the muzzle of a pistol was close to my nose on the left side of my cheek, and I received the contents of the pistol, which was fired on my left cheek, immediately under the eye. I caught hold of the prisoner, who was about to get away, and policesergeant Ryan and constable Willes came to my assistance, and secured the prisoner. The ball was immediately extracted, and I have been under medical treatment up to the present time. I received the pistol produced from a man named Flint, who stated that he found it in the road.  George Flint proved that immediately after the occurrence he found the pistol produced in the road, opposite the dockyard gate. The prisoner now put numerous questions to the prosecutor, with a view to elicit that he had committed perjury, &c., and he contended that he was a persecuted man. Mr. Inspector Brine intimated that a man employed at the dockyard could prove that the prisoner had threatened to take the life of Mr. Budd.  Mr. Traill said it would be necessary to procure this evidence on the trial. The several witnesses, whose evidence has previously appeared, were then! with the prosecutor, bound over to attend at the next Old Bailey Sessions, and the prisoner was fully committed for trial.
The Sun. — 1858-09-14 (London, England)

MARYLEBONE.—Yesterday Charles Tohnson, a labourer, of Salford, near Manchester, a tall and powerfully made man, and Joseph White, a costermonger, of diminutive stature, whe refused to give his place of abode, were charged before Mr. Long with violently assaulting Jesse Perkins, 54, Hampden-street, Paddington, and with stealing. 245., a comb, and a farthing from his trousers pocket. Johnson was also further charged with assaulting police-constable Kerscher, 124 D. Perkins stated that, at about five minutes past 12 o'clock on Saturday night, a woman came up to him. She asked him if he would treat her with some gin. He observed that he had no objection, and he went with her down Praed-street, Paddington. He there passed the prisoners, but went out with the woman to Manor-place. When he reached there White came up to him, and asked if there was any thoroughfare there. He replied that he believed there was not. He had scarcely made the remark when the prisoner White seized hold of him by the throat, and got him to the ground. Mr. Long—What happened after that ? Prosecutor—The other prisoner and the woman put their hands in my trousers pocket, and one of my pockets was torn away. Mr: Long—Was there any money in either of them ?  'Prosecutor—Yes, sir, 245. in silver, a farthing and a coml.  Mr. Long—Did either of the prisoners say anything before the attack on you ? Prosecutor—No, sir ; but after I was down I heard White say, " He is done for." I was for a few moments insensible. When I recovered I saw the prisoner running away. I got up and called out " Stop thief, murder, and police," and went after White. I pursued him into Old Church-street, where he was stopped by a police-constable. Policeman Jones, D 274, proved having stopped White. When at the stationhouse he found ss. in silver in his pocket. Kerscher said that he was in Old Church-street when he heard the cry of " Stop thief, murder, police." In a minute after the prisoner came towards him, running at his utmost speed. Witness seized hold of him, upon which he said he had done nothing. Witness told him that he had heard the cry of " Stop thief, and police," and that he should take him to the stationhouse. When there he was identified by the prosecutor as the man who had his hand in one of his pockets while the woman was searching his other pocket. Kerscher stated that after the prisoner was lodged at the stationhouse he went to the spot where he saw the prisoner, and apprehended him; he searched about, and found a comb with part of a trousers pocket. The prosecutor identified the comb. The officer added that the prisoner offered a'determined resistance. The trousers were produced, when it was found that the pocket, which had beeu torn away, so tallied with what remained that it must have, been in prisoners, who denied any participation paTrthoefit. the robbery, were committed for trial.
The Sun. — 1858-09-14 (London, England)

MARYLEBONE.—Yesterday Charles Johnson, a labourer, of Salford, near Manchester, a tall and powerfully made man, and Joseph White, a costermonger, of diminutive stature, whe refused to give his place of abode, were charged before Mr. Long with violently assaulting Jesse Perkins, 54, Hampden-street, Paddington, and with stealing 245., a comb, and a farthing from his trousers pocket. Johnson was also further charged with assaulting police:constable Kerscher, 124 D.  - Perkins stated that, at' about five minutes past 12 o'clock on Saturday night, a woman came up to him. She asked him if he would treat her with some gin. He observed that he had no objection, and he went with her down Praed-street, Paddington. He there passed the prisoners, but went out with the woman to Manor-place. When he reached there White came up to him, and asked if there was any thoroughfare there. ile replied that he beHead there was not. Tie had scarcely made the remark when the prisoner White seized kold of him by the throat, and got him to the ground. Mr. Long—What happened after that ? Prosecutor—The other prisoner and the woman put their hands in my trousers pocket, and one of my pockets was torn away. Mr. Lqng—Was there any money in either of them ?  Prosecutor—Yes, sir, 245. in silver, a farthing, and a comb.  Mr. Long—Did either of the prisoners say anything before the attack on you ? Prosecutor—No, sir ; but after I was down I heard White say, "He is done for." I was for a few moments insensible. When I recovered I saw the prisoner running away. I got up and called out " Stop thief, murder, and police," and went after White. I pursued him into Old Churck-street, where he was stopped by a police-constable. Policeman Jones, D 274, proved having stopped White. When at the stationhouse he found Os. in silver in his pocket. Kerscher said that he was in Old Church-street when he heard the cry of " Stop . thief, murder, police." In a minute after the prisoner came towards him, running at his utmost speed. Witness seized hold of him, upon which he said he had done nothing. Witness told him that he had heard the cry of " Stop thief, and police," and that he should take him to the stationhouse. When there he was identified by the prosecutor as the man who had his hand in one of his pockets while the woman was searching his other pocket. Kerscher stated that after the prisoner was lodged at the stationhouse he went to the spot where he saw the prisoner, and apprehendedhim ; he searched about, and found a comb with part of a trousers pocket. The prosecutor identified the comb. The officer added that the prisoner offered a determined resistance. The trousers were produced, when it was found that the pocket, which had beeu torn away, so tallied with what remained that it must have been a prisoners, who denied any participation in part Thoef it. the robbery, were committed for trial.
The Sun. — 1858-03-08 (London, England)

MARLBOROUGH-STREET.  THE MURDER IN TEE HATILARKET.—GIOVanni who stands committed on the charge of murdering Heloise Thaubin, of Arundel-court, Haymarket, was brought up this morning by Sergeant Bradgid, placed at the bar before Mr. Beadon, for the purpose of hearing the depositions read over, and for some additional evidence to be given.  The watch and ring belonging to the deceased having been produced by Inspector Parke,  Virginie Sylvestre was called and said—l knew the watch and ring produced very well. The watch was worn by the deceased on the evening previous. They both belonged to the deceased. Sergeant Huggett, of the City Police Force, said-1 accompanied Inspector Parke on board the Pride of the Thames, on Saturday, Feb. 27. The prisoner was on board. We went to his berth When the prisoner's box was opened a bag was on the top. I afterwards took the prisoner ashore, as the captain was not on board. The shirt produced was taken out of the prisoner's portmanteau, which I had seen in his cabin. Found on the prisoner a receipt.  Mr. Leadley (the clerk) —lt is a passage to Monte Video, and is signed Howden and Co., of Birchin-lane.  Haggett—lt is so.  G. Hill said—The prisoner brought to my employer, Mr. Bryer, of Barbican, gold refiner, the ring and watch produced. I bought them of him on Wednesday the 24th of February. I gave 'as. for the watch and is. for the ring. I spoke to him in German, but he did not understand me. I first offered 255. for the watch, and he went away, but afterwards returned, and, then, I gave him 30s. He then offered the ring, which I gave 8.. for. Having read on the Sunday a description of the watch, I came forward and gave information. Philip Irroun—l am head waiter at Kleir's Hotel. The prisoner came on the Bth of February. He resided there till the 23d, on which night he slept out. Hs returned on the Wednesday at 4 o'clock. He came in holding a handkerchief to his face. I said, " What is the matter. He said a cat had scratched his face. I said, " This is not the scratch of a eat, but a human cat." (The prisoner laughed at this portion of the evidence.) The prisoner said, "No," but afterwards nodded assent. He then fetched his portmanteau and left in a cab. The shirt produced I know to be the prisoner's, and the blood stains were on it when he came in. From what I heard I communicated with the police.  Mr. Frederick Tothill, of Charles-Areet, St. James's• square, aurgcon, said the stains on the shirt were blood and mucous, similar to that which he had found on examining the body of deceased as having flowed from her mouth and nostrils.  After the above evidence had been given the depositions were read over by Mr. Leadley, the clerk, and Mr. Beadon asked the prisoner whether he had anything to say. The prisoner said he had nothing to remark. He raid the watch was sold in the evening, and not in the morning.  The witnesses then Laving been bound over, the prisoner was fully conamitted to Newgate for trial. The prisoner, during the time he was in the cell, and before being brought up, treated the matter very lightly.
The Sun. — 1858-03-08 (London, England)

MARLBOROI7GH-STREET.  THE MURDER IN THE HAYMAREET.--Giovanni Lani, who stands committed on the charge of murdering Heloise Thaubin, of Arundel-court, Haymarket, was brought up this morning by Sergeant Bradgid, and placed at the bar before Mr. Beadon, for the purpose of hearing the depositions read over, and for some additional evidence to be given. The watch and ring belonging to the deceased having been produced by Inspector Parke, Virginie Sylvestre was called and said—l knew the watch and ring produced ♦ery well. The watch was worn by the deceased on the evening previous. They both belonged to the deceased.  Sergeant Huggett, of the City Police Force, said—l accompanied Inepeotor Parke on board the Pride of the Thames, on Saturday, Feb. 27. The prisoner was on board. We went to his berth When the prisoner's box was opened a bag was on the top. I afterwards took the prisoner ashore, as the captain was not on board. The shirt produced was taken out of the prisoner's portmanteau, which I had seen in his cabin. Found on the prisoner a receipt.  Mr. Leadley (the clerk) —lt is a passage to Monte Video, and is signed Howdea and Co., of Birchin-lane.  Hnggett—lt is 80.  G. Hill said—The prisoner brought to my employer, Mr. Bryer, of Barbican, gold refiner, the ring and watch produced. I bought them of him on Wednesday the 24th of February. I gave 80s. for the watch and ss. for the ring. I spoke to him in German, but be did not understand me. I first offered 2is. for the watch, and he went away, but afterwards returned, and, then, I gave him 30s. He then offered the ring, which I gave Bs. for. Having read on the Sunday* description of the watch, I came forward and gave information. Philip groan—I am head waiter at ICleir'le Hotel. The prisoner came on the Bth of February. He resided there till the 23d, on which night he slept out. He returned on the Wednesday at 4 o'clock. He came in holding a handkerchief to his face. I said, " What is the matter. He said a cat had scratched his face. I said, "This is net the scratch of a eat, but a human cat." (The prisoner laughed at this portion of the evidence.) The prisoner said, "No," but afterward, nodded assent. He then fetched his portmanteau and left in a cab. The shirt produced I know to be the prisoner's, and the blood stains were on It when he came in. From what I heard I communicated with the police.  Mr. Frederick Tothill, of Charles•Etreet, St. James's. square, surgeon, said the stains on the shirt were blood and mucous, similar to that which he had found of examining the body of deceased as having flowed from her mouth and nostrils.  After the above •vidonce had been given the depui :ions were read over by Mr. Leadley, the clerk, and Mr. Beadon asked the prisoner whether he had any ;hing to say.  The prisoner said he had nothing to remark. He said ;he watch was sold in the evening, and not in the  morning.  The witneasee then baying been bound over, the pri Boner was fully committed to Newgate for trial.  The prisoner, during the time he was in the cell, alai before being brought up, treated the matter very lightly.
The Sun. — 1858-08-16 (London, England)

ISI'ICS OF BOMBA Y. An interesting and highly satisfactory report on the state of crime and the Operations of the poliee in the town sot h-lend of f r tee year 1857, has been submit tea 10 Government by the senior magistrate, Alr. W. Crawford. From this official Coeument it appears that crime has -considerably diminished of late years, while a new but numerous class of petty offences has been eallcd into existence, or rather brought to notice, by tee action of the Police Acts of 1856. It is certainly creditable to a large seaport town with a population of fully 600,000 inhabi:auts, of all races anil tongues, and mostly Asiatics, that only five cases of murder should have occurred in twelve months, and. not a single public execution, except of mutineers duly punished by the military authorities. Two of these murders were of wires by their husbands—one from jealousy, the other in n fit of passion. A wife, aged only eleven, also pleaded guilty to having poisoned her husband by mixing arsenic with flour; but was acquitted through some flaw in the evidence. Three persons only are said to have lost their lives by manslaughter in the same perm d of time, and of these one was the result of a railway accident caused by the negligence of two of the officials. Of burglary, again, no more than three cases are recorded implicating seven persons, four of whom were convicted and sentenced to lenprisontnent. In no one instance, however, was any personal violence offered, nor is there any mention made of robbery attended by violence. Gang and highway robberies, likewise, appear to have been totally suppressed, and the robberies that were committed are of a petty nod insignificant character. One hundred and ninety-six persoes were charged with being concerned in 111 cases, in each of which the value of the property stolen exceeded Rs. 50 (X 5). In robberies of less amount than Rs. 50 'O4 persons were concerned or suspected, being a considerable increase on the preceding year ; but on tne other hand their detection may only be a proof of the greater vigilance and efficiency of the police. One retrogressive step, however, is acknowledged and lamented, which may partly account for the increased nuntber of petty thefts the cases of drunkenness brought before the magistrates exceeded those in the preceding year by 306. Of the 3,400 persons accueed of this . offence contro Loftus mores, 3,192 were found guilty abeed, punished. As no increase whatever had takt n place illß„the number of spirit shops, it may be naturally inferred that increaseth of growth of intemperance is caused rather by "than b 3. any: the spit it-drinking portion of the communiree in that greater facilities being afforded for indulgence degrading habit. On the other • bstandln4 the greater less frequent than in 1856, notwit. hand. assaults were _inivitshe number )c r prevalenceof petty of tl delinquentsoxi ca ti en . a dT with 1E lilnlllB,sqCtrie_eaniceies n 16,501 offences 50 per cent., emp esons but this is chiefly being alleged against 29,---f Acts'