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The Daily Times. — 1861-01-22 (Liverpool, Merseyside, England)

DISPENSARIES.—New - 'cases received LIVERPOOL . . . _ .. , advice and medicine at the institution: Borth, 209 ;) of the the amount of revenue f o wl i.h u e i r m i c so re s only Tracy, nor any other respectable man, but the bail must for some time at least that inordinate thoueh most performance, which compelled nearly all those £299 • t d d f •th• f ftf th wenty yar s, an rom wr in aew ee o e , " "' Circuit Court of the murder of James Cassidyemason, persons who refuse to pay the taxes. The South, 110 ; total, 319. New cases visited at their owis , behind the 4s. whilst the absolute ex enses amount to £585 es go in the usual and regular way. natural sense of unrivalled prosperity and power, which , houses and supplied with medicine::North, 122; South, , mto stand up also-many, on the seats, others Thus, were it not for accidentjsu 'pres uch 1 •-' * le boundary wall to the compensation goit. Men are Atexandria, Dumbartonshire, on the 1 lth of November Comitats are prohibited from making any ordisittin Mr. Bluck-Then is this gentleman to be locked up swelled so flatulently and disturbingly in the breast of every 74 • total 196. Rev. Rector Campbell, A.M., Pregon the backs of the teats; ifi the eain hope of Sse., the means of the charity sivlouile sbe c2sie(ige%bls' d • 1. h • th t d d ' th y now engage in ig tening e op an re ucing e last suffered the extreme penalty of the law in front of ces in re erence to taxes. A vote of • ' . ' . nan • f . • . sulent Major Bourne, Vice-president of North occasionally Oattffilili a glimpse of the performers while straitened, and its power of doing good thereby dirni- pitch of the slope, and I have also ordered a dry stone in the den with thieves and blackguards ? citizen of the great Transatlantic Republic, will receive ' the County-buildings, Dumbarton. The murder of the Diet alone can brin about a chanoe in - ' ce-President of South they teeted their limbs. Some one should attend to nished." Mr. Raffies-I am sorry for it, but I have no alterna- a salutary check. Their demeanour is likely to become g 0 Dispensary; Mr. R. A. Payne Vi facing to the compensation goit at this place, of such Cassidy was, perhaps, one of the most atrocious which the tribunals now existing, or in the pre- Dispensary ; Mr. Francis Mill, Treasurer ; Mr- F. H. this ' f somewhat humbler and more rational, and it will, thereT tive. ;or the discomfort of a whole audience, by the The treasurer then submitted a statement of the et • h 1. • • eneth as will prevent tat part s ipping again. he has ever been perpetrated in this quarter of the country, Langley, Secretary. . presumption and selfish caprice of the few in front, accounts for the past ycar, from which it appeared that r ' • • - The prisoner was then remanded in custody. fore, be easier to maintain amicable and tranquil relations sent •.1 civi and penal codes. The practical shoald average rainfall for the week is 0.09, and the nepth of with them than it has been. In place, too, of Europe the unfortunate victim having received no fewer than establishment of -the institutions granted by the S # or week miffing
The Daily Times. — 1861-01-11 (Liverpool, Merseyside, England)

THE DOUBLE MURDER IN MONAGHAN.  MONAGHAN, Jan. 5.  The murdered men, James and Robert Shaw, resided in the towuland, and are said to have gathered a considerable sum of money. In fact, I have been informed that the two unfortunate men were worth considerably more than £7OO. Although their circumstances, therefore, Were c'ansiderably above the average, yet they seemed to hate lited miserably. They had neither servant, bed, nor blanket. I was painted out the place in which they slept, a stable (a portion of their dwelling house), which was also occupied by two horses, for one of which the murdered men recently refused to take fifty pounds. It was also stated —and I have reason to believe it—that for the past five years they never undressed in retiring to rest, and yet they seemed stout and healthy men. I give you this preliminary sketch in order that you may better understand the narrative of the murder. It seems that the unsuspecting men repaired to the door to speak to the persons outside. Robert would seem to be the first to open the door, for, when found, he was lying inside on the floor, his head being towards the interior of the kitchen, as if he had been shot from outside. The doctor described the wound that caused death as that of a gun-shot, entering behind the ear, and going out at the left side of the crown. While Robert was being murdered, James seems to have lost his selfpossession, and must have passed over the body of his murdered brother to reach the door, not availing himself of a loaded fowling-piece that was found in the house undischarged, and on reaching the door he was fired at, the ball taking a portion of the skull and a large quantity of the brains, which were found adhering to the top of the door-post, the ball grazing the other part of the side-wall, where its mark is visible. Thus you will perceive Robert was shot near the door. James was shot next at the door, and like Robert fell inside. When the bodies were discovered yesterday, at one o'clock, James's body was lying across Robert's legs, and from this fact it appears evident that James was shot after his brother. A second party is, I understand, also arrested, but the evidence for so far is not clear against either of them. Though this is, perhaps, as diadolical a murder as you have ever recorded in your columns, yet there is one thing about it different to many other murders. Tho deceased men were quiet, harmless, and inoffensive. Though nominally Protestants, I believe they have been at no place of worship for many years, never were, so far as I know, connected with any party, and always lived on good terms with all their neighbours. At the same time, I must observe that they could not have been murdered for their money, as it was pretty generally known that they seldom kept any in their house, and what motive could have led to such an awful crime is, for the present, a mystery, but it is one that I am sure our very energetic Heal Constable Trimble will soon unravel.—Be/fast News-Letter.
The Daily Times. — 1861-01-15 (Liverpool, Merseyside, England)

POLICE. A fierce looking fellow named Thomas Gartland, a coal-heaVer, was brought up by policezoffider 53, on a warrant, charged with having violently assaulted him and officer 733. Mr. Bluck defended the prisciner. Officer 53 said, on the night of the 22nd December there was a great row in Bankfield-street, amongst the coal-heavers. The police went to quell it, when they were attached by the "black diarhonds," and handled very badly; the prisoner and his brother being the worst of the lot. After a long struggle the prisoner and his brother were captured, when they set a big dog at the officers, and it bit them in 'the leg severely, so that the prisoner made his escape at the time. Mr. Bluck (to officer 53) : Why- did you not take the prisoner before this time ? Because he got away, and I could not find him since. Mr. Bluck : Was his brother sentenced to three months' imprisonment for this offence? Ile was sentenced to pay a fine of £5, or three months' imprisonment. The gang made up a subscription on Saturday night, and paid the fine, and got him out. The other then stated that the prisoner knocked him down, kicked him, and set the, dog at him, when the animal bit him in the legs. Officer 733 said, I was knocked down with a poker by the prisoner, and when down I was severely kicked, but I can't tell who kicked me. The prisoner and his brother set the dog at me, and it bit me in the legs, and tore my trousers. Mr. Bluck (to Mr. Raffles : Would you panish this man for an offence that his brother has already paid the penalty for ? Mr. Raffles: I cannot Make any digerern!e. this is a most dangerous neighbourhood for the police, and they must be protected from such attacks. Every policeman who goes there has his life in danger; they nearly murdered a police officer there a short time ago. Police officer 53 said : They told us several times that they would not have any police down there at all—that they would do as they liked, and would not allow the police to interfere with them at all. Inspector Carlisle said They don't care about fines' as they have a regular club and coiled /honey to pay fines tor assaulting the police. Mr. tuck said he was instructed to call witnesses, and his-client would not be satisfied except he did so. Re called a woman and the brother of the prisoner, but neither was examined as the woman said she knew nothing about the affair. Mr. Raffles, addressing the prisoner said, you are a set of very lawless fellOws about that neighbourhood, but I will teach you  that the law must he respected. It is as much as a policeman's life is worth to go amongst you, but I will put a stop to it. I fine you £5, or in default of payment, three months' tinprisontnetit: I set he has had £1 1 on him when he was booked. Inspector Carlisle said the club would soon make np the balance. The prisoner was then removed.
The Daily Times. — 1860-12-15 (Liverpool, Merseyside, England)

THE JURY LOCKED UP FOR THE NIGHT. At half-past nine o'clock last night the jury in the case of Rooney returned into court and acquitted the prisoner of the charge of stabbing with intent to murder, but found him guilty of stabbing with intent to do bodily harm. His Lordship—He shall be sentenced to-morrow. The jurors in the ease of Bell also came into court, after having been locked up in their room from about two o'clock. The Clerk of Arraigns asked the foreman if they had agreed to their verdict. The foreman replied in the negative. His Lordship observed that he bad sent for them in order to ascertain whether be could possibly afford them any' assistance, either by reading over any portion of the evidence that they might have a wish to have elucidated or explained, or to remove any difficulty. that might arise in a point of law which be might assist in soliing for them, and of course, if such were the case, he should feel it his duty and be most happy to do so. But it seemed that they required no such assistance. The Foreman, in answer to • the observations of the judge, remarked that he was not aware that any such difficulty presented itself ; and moreover, it was not likely that they should come to a verdict. His Lordship—Gentlemen, it is important for the purposes of justice that a verdict should be come to. I am afraid, gentlemen, that I must dismiss you again to your duties. There is no other alternative. You must retire. One of the jurors said there was only one dissentient voice amongst them. His Lordship—Gentlemen, you must retire again. We can't really discuss that question here. It is necessary that a verdict should be returned. The same juror again observed to the learned judge, that for the last four or five boars they had all agreed in their verdict, except the foreman, who was the only dissentient voice. The learned Judge reiterated what he had already observed, that it was most important that they should agree in their verdict, and in order that they should come to that decision, he should have again to request them to retire to re-consider their verdict, as there should be a decision come to one way or the other. A Juror—l wish your lordship would explain, or say something., that might tend to elucidate the matter. The Judge—As I said before, if there be any portion of the evidence that I can read over for you, or if there , be any difficult point of law that occurs to you, of course I shall be glad to assist you in coming to a right understanding of it. But I don't see any point of law that can be raised in the ease. You are perfectly aware that a verdict must be returned by the twelve jurors that are sworn to do that duty. Several of the jurors murmured very much at having the prospect before them of being again locked up. 'His Lordship said that should request them to
The Daily Times. — 1860-12-28 (Liverpool, Merseyside, England)

SECURITY FOR RAILWAY TRAVELLERS.  The French Minister of Public Works has just addressed the following circular to the engineers in chief charged with the control of the railways, calling their attention to different measures calculated to secure passengers against such dangers as that of which M. Poinsot was lately the victim. The hon. minister says : "Sir,—The act committed on the 6th instant, on the Eastern Railway, has caused the most painful and the most legitimate emotion. The public has seen in this frightful event the revelation of a danger, the existence of which appears to have been never suspected. Doubtless, if we reflect on the criminal audacity required to accomplish such a crime, and if we think on the Co-operation of circumstances, which could alone allow the murderer to escape the surveillance of the agents on the line, and the very dangers of that attempt, we shall be led to see in this deplorable event only one of those exceptional facts which are beyond all calculation. Nevertheless it suffices for such a crime to have been committed for it to be the duty of the administration to scrupulously seek, with the co-operation of the railway companies, for the proper means of preventing the recurrence of it, and of tranquilising the public feeling. Among those measures, that which first presents itself to the mind, and which, in fact, appears the most effectual, would consist in organising the control of the train in a permanent manner, by means of the circulation of agents on the footboards of the carriages properly arranged for that purpose. This system, which as already been in practice on the Northern and Southern lines, is, I am aware, not much approved of by the public, who complain of the frequent derangements which it occasions. Considerations of general security must, however, evidently give way to simple questions of convenience. This control of agents of the trains, effected at any period during their passage, appears to be a serious guarantee which ought not to be neglected. It would be well to examine whether, in order to complete this control, it would not be possible to place at the disposal of the passengers in each compartment a visual signal, which could be hoisted above the carriage, and which would call the guard placed in the front part of the train. This signal might be lighted at night by means of a reflector placed above the lamps. There has been also suggested as a useful measure the establishment in the carriages of glazed panels, forming a communication between each compartment; this system also merits examination. Lastly, as a malefactor could not escape from the train except at a moment when its speed had somewhat slackened, either on coming near stations or bifurcations, it is important that a special surveillance should be exercised at those points. I call your particular attention, sir, to the different measures which I have just pointed out. Be kind enough to examine them in concert with the company the control of which is canfided to you, and let me know as soon as possible the result of that examination. "
The Daily Times. — 1860-06-23 (Liverpool, Merseyside, England)

NOTES ON DRESS.  (From Punch I  It is astonishing how much au old hat may be improved by rain. It is a fact, that one which had been nearly three years in wear, having Seen thoroughly washed in a thunder-shower, and then carefully wiped, presented, when dry, such a smooth and glossy appearance that it was mistaken for new by a little boy. A black coat, which is so old and threadbare that the slovenliest philosopher would rather not go about in it by day, will, if only ironed smooth, pass muster with wonderful success by candle light in the crowd of an evening party. A dress coat will last a careful man through many fashions. Trowsers should be black or blue, or of some other colour as easily matched ; for they are too apt to wear out in the bifurcation, and repeatedly require to be reestablished on a new basis.  Old clothes had better be kept laid up in lavender, of which a few bunches will last many years. Waistcoats should always button high. Shirts wear out with washing. Boots and shoes are, of all articles of attire, the most temporary and fugitive. All holes in them not only attract the animadversion of beholders, but also sensibly inconvenience the wearer. There is a point beyond which their mending cannot be carried consistently with ease. Patches gall; and upper leathers, though otherwise fit to be soled, often get uncomfortably trodden all on one side. You hardly economise in Bluchers by wearing slippers in-doors ; you must walk for the sake of your health ; and, besides, riding is more expensive than shoe leather.  Cloves need be worn only in cold weather. They should be dark.  A sign that a suit of clothes has lasted nearly as long as possible is the circumstance that when the wearer applies to take his place at a railway-office, the clerk gives him a third-class ticket.  When beggars cease to importune you, it is time to begin to think about purchasing new apparel. Some respect is due to the opinion of others, A sage once wished that he were clothed like the trees. He was asked by one of his disciples how he would like casting his leaves in winter.  It is said that Delaney, the murderer of Mr. Ely, died last week of dangerous fever, in the Silvermines, near Nenagh, where he secreted himself with the miners since the perpetration of the foul deed.  A Wisconsin paper, after describing a farm which the advertiser wants to sell, adds :—" The surrounding country is the most beautiful the God of nature ever made. The scenery is celestial—divine ; also, two waggons to sell, and a yoke of steers." Her Majesty's ship the Ajax, at present stationed at Kingstown, has received orders to prepare to sail from Kingstown in a few days to Torquay, there to join the Channel fleet. It is expected that her Majesty's ship London, 91 guns, will be ordered to replace the Ajax at his station.
The Daily Times. — 1860-08-27 (Liverpool, Merseyside, England)

THE STEPNEY MURDER.  LATEST PARTICULARS.  It has already been stated that application had been , made to the authorities of the Home Office to issue a reward for the apprehension of the murderer or murderers, and that Mr. Faith and Mr. Whittaker, the two sons-in-law of the deceased, had also declared their willingness to add £2OO as a further reward for the discovery of the assassin or assassins. During,Saturday afternoon the police were busy in posting at the various police stations monster placards, as well as distributing small handbills, of which the following is a copy :-" noo REwARD.—MuRDER.—Whereas Mary Emsley,' widow, has been brutally murdered at 9, Groveroad, Mile End-road, on or about Monday, the 13th August, 1860, £lOO reward be paid by her Majesty's Government to any person giving such information as shall lead to the apprehension and conviction of the guilty person or persons; and the Secretary of State for the Home Department will advise the grant of her Majesty's gracious pardon to any accomplice, not being the actual murderer, who shall give each information as shall lead to the same result. A further reward of £2OO will also be paid by Mr. Ratcliff, solicitor, Dean Colet House, Stepney, to any person who shall give information as above. A mourning ring, to the memory of J.* Jones, who died 1830 ; a dark-coloured pocket-book, containing an acceptence of £25 ; also a check on the Bank of London for £lO, are missing. Information to he given to Inspector Thornton or Sergeant Tanner, Detective Police, Scotland-yard, or to Inspector Kerresey, Bow Police Station, K Division.—Metropolitan Police Office, August 24, 1860." On Saturday, three well-dressed foreigners, who could speak English tolerably well, and who, we believe, gave their names and addresses, called at the police station, near Arbour-square, Stepney, adjoining the 'Thames police court, and informed Inspector Griffin of the K division, then on duty, that they had strong suspicion as to who were the murderers. They said their suspicions rested upon three or four Frenchmen who had been for some time lurking about the East End of London, whom they knew to have been Fretch convicts. Several house robberies and burglaries have lately been reported as perpetrated by foreigners answering the description given of these men. The most remarkable part of the representation, howChat ilao tinuu foLcipnore cfa+ad +he ittepekAvi that they have seen the individuals to whom they refer since the period of the murder, and that they are now well-dressed and have been spending a great deal of money, It is their impression that one if not two of these men had called upon the deceased, and having gained access to the house, and finding she was alone, had committed the murder. There can be no doubt that the large reward offered will stimulate the police to energetic action, and if there are any accomplices it may lead to one turning Queen's evidence, as it is understood that not only the reward but her Majesty's free pardon will be accorded to anyone except the actual assassin.
The Daily Times. — 1860-12-24 (Liverpool, Merseyside, England)

RAFFLES.) BOOKED FOR SAFETY.  The !NA kovi hwie a great deal to answer for this year. Like Vnborn," upon whom is laid more charges than the teidoieti of Hercules would be able to bear, all the offences of heileg drunk and incapable, and chunk and disorderly, have been set down to the frost and snow account. On Saturday there was an unusual number of persons, male and female, brought before Mr. Raffles on charges of being drunk and booked for safety. Amongst the men were several of " respectable" appearance; and who were described as persons in business. The excuses made' were like the following, --zone slipped &own on the ice, another fell down in the stlo3, other's took a drop to keep out the cold, more met wiith frieals irt, being Christmas times they had a drop and so on. S'om'e tif the excuses were held valid, a'nd rn other' cases the " " -" atteh cases, made and p'revilded," was inflicted: 'R. •SA OtT6 A_ULL  • • Joseph Ashton, a blacksetbi iliEreiton Village, was brought up. by officer 7d3, eliarge of having committed a violent assault on a young vomit named Sarah Fullop, the sister of his wife. The officer heard cries of murder and police, and on going to the house he found the young woman on the floor, the p'r4o'ner standing oifer her with a poker in his head, and his vinfe %,eventirig hint from striking her. The girl was bleedine pi•OrsAy front a NVottnd on her forehead. He took tier' to i'he dVSpensary and had her bead dressed. The doctor said the vie/MI Was. Very serious, but her life was not in danger at preseni. the young woman said she was at the prisoner's house the pteil'Ons night, when he commenced beating his wife. She went between them, when he struck her with a poker on the head; inflicting the wound. She said the prisoner was in the habit of ill--using his wife (her sister). The rifit46,sfhi#lTurt'of ty• tiro ehunitgn,.•airi inn very careless ifkii that he fa &tint and did not remember what happened. lie forniteek. A PATRON OP PAT BAEr.. Charley Murphy, a very "old hand," abod .16 of age, who has just come out of prison for aboat t'h'e twentieth time, was brought up charged with having attempted to pick the pocket of a Mrs. Anne Smith, who lives in Circus-street. The lady was in St. John's Market, and was detained by a crowd that had collected to admire some prize beef, and amongst the admiring individuals was the prisoner, and he seemed loud in his admiration of the beef and mutton, and took great pains to point mit to other persons the various beauties of the legs altid other pcottlan9 of sheep that hung up so i'ntifing?f Vetere. &el* end whilst pointing with one hand to flie deed giffet the Differ*hand was working indtistrioniq fild fOr's pbtketi but she was too elution's, and seized his arnl4 fie giot away( but was captured: He Was sent to' gaol for three ttiontha: