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The Sun. — 1850-05-08 (London, England)

AMERICAN NEWS.  SOUTHAMPTON, TUESDAY NIGHT.  The United States mail steamer, Hermann, Captain Crabtree, arrived off Cowes at 5 P.M. from New York, which city she left on the 20th ult. The voyage of the Hermann has been protracted to 17 days by a succession of easterly winds. She brings 145 passengers, 25 of whom landed at Southampton. After transferring the mails for England and France to a small steamer, the Hermann proceeded on her voyage to Bremen. The American news by telegraph from Halifax was published in New York on the 20th. The intelligence by this arrival is not of great interest.  Our Washington advices mention that the Senate had rejected Colonel I3enton's amendment, and determined to refer the subject of admitting California and forming a territorial government for New Mexico to a select committee of 13. The committee comprised Senators Clay, Cuss, Dickinson, Bright, Webster, Philps, Cooper, King, Mason, Downes, Magnum, Bell, and Berrien. The action of such a committee would probably be a recommendation to admit California, and the establishment of a Government in New Mexico, without restriction as to slavery ; the Senate would probably, concur, but there were substantial grounds for believing that no such measure would become law. A disgraceful scene occurred in the Senate on the 17th ult., when, during the heat of an altercation in debate, General Foote drew a pistol from his pocket, cocked it, and coolly directed his aim at Mr. Benton. The friends of both parties interposed, and bloodshed. was prevented, and a committee to investigate into the circumstances was appointed. The rumours of a modification in the Cabinet had somewhat died away. Accounts from St. Louis of the 19th ult. state that a band of Sioux Indians, headed by their chief, had recently attacked a family of Chippewa', numbering fourteen persons, at Falls Croix, and murdered them all.  In the money-market sterling exchange was in request, and bills on London had an upward tendency, the quotations being 109/ to 109; ; money easier, and a supply of money on call more plentiful. First-class paper was much sought after. United States stocks were very firm, notwithstanding the efforts made to depress prices. The cotton market continued firm, with fair sales in separate lots. Dealers were still disposed to wait for the receipt of later foreign news before entering the market to any considerable extent. The market for New York and Western flour continued firm, with a good Eastern demand, and a fair amount of sales. Canadian remained about the same with moderate sales. Southern was less active, and prices were somewhat easier. Wheat was in good demand. Corn continued scarce. Prices had an upward tendency. _ _  Pork was firmer, and sales were freely made at improving prices. Beef continued dull, but meats were steady. Lard was firmer, with moderate sales. Good butter was scarce, and firm. Cheese was in good demand, and firm.  Coffee was steady, with fair sales. Sugar continued steady, with fair sales, including New Orleans and Porto Rico. Molasses:were without change of moment.
The Sun. — 1850-05-08 (London, England)

AMERICAN NEWS.  SOUTHAMPTON, TUESDAY NIGHT. The United States mail steamer, Hermann, Captain Crabtree, arrived off Cowes at 5 P.M. from New York, which city she left on the 20tb ult. The voyage of the Hermann has been protracted to 17 days by a succession of easterly winds. She' brings 145 passengers, 25 of whom landed at Southampton. After transferring the mails for England and France to a small steamer, the Hermann proceeded on her voyage to Bremen. The American Rews by telegraph from Halifax was published in New York on the 20th. The intelligence by this arrival is not of great interest.  Our Washington advices mention that the Senate had rejected Colonel Benton's amendment, and determined to refer the subject of admitting California and forming a territorial government for New Mexico to a select committee of 13. The committee comprbed Senators Clay, Cass, Dickinson, Bright, Webster, Philps, Cooper, King, Mayor, Dori nee, Magnum, Bell, and Berrien. The action of such a committee would probably be a recommendation to admit California, and the establishment of a Government in New Mexico, without restriction as to slavery ; the Senate would probably concur, but there were substantial grounds for believing that no such measure would become law. A disgraceful scene occurred in the Senate on the 17th ult., when, during the heat of an altercation in debate, General Foote drew a pistol from his pocket, cocked it, and coolly directed his aim at Mr. Benton. The friends of both parties interposed, and bloodshed was prevented, and a committee to investigate into the circumstances was appointed. The rumours of a modification in the Cabinet had somewhat died away. Accounts from St. Louis of the 19th ult. state that a band of Sioux Indians, headed by their chief, had recently attacked a family of Chippewa', numbering fourteen persons, at Falls Croix, and murdered them all.  In the money-market sterling exchange was in request, and bills on London had an upward tendency, the quotations being 1091 to 1091 ; money easier, and a supply of money on call more plentiful. First-class paper was much sought after. United States stocks were very firm, notwithstanding the efforts made to depress prices. The cotton market continued firm, with fair sales in separate lots. Dealers were still disposed to wait for the receipt of later foreign news before entering the market to any considerable extent. The market for New York and Western flour continued firm, with a good Eastern demand, and a fair amount of sales. Canadian remained about the same with moderate sales. Southern was less active, and prices were somewhat easier. Wheat was in good demand. Corn continued scarce. Prices had an upward tendency.  Pork was firmer, and sales were freely made at improving prices. Beef continued dull, but meats were steady. Lard was firmer, with moderate sales. Good butter was scarce, and firm. Cheese was in good demand, and firm.  Coffee was steady, with fair sales. Sugar continued steady, with fair sales, including New Orleans and Porto Rico. Molasses:were without change of moment.
The Sun. — 1850-06-14 (London, England)

PEACOCK—The jury found that as well, that that the Duke was meant by the last person,a foreigner, who was seen with her. The second count was for the following libel :—" It is owing to this that, although Dublin may be the most plisant city that sits on the say,' yet its suburbs are free from foreign adventurers and refugees, whose crimes have driven them from their native country. There are neither ex-dukes nor rapalers in the capital of Patland. Their pockets are not picked (rather a difficult job to do sometimes), nor their Cyprians murdered." The inuendo alleged that this was of and concerning the Duke of Brunswick, and, in fact, accusing him of the murder again. "Again we repeat our thanks to Observer.' The evidence to facts, in relation to the particular subjects alluded to, is procuring, and we have no doubt sufficient information will be obtained fora strong case to lay before the Home S-cretary, to enable that functionary to cause it to be intimated to the suspected party" (inuendo meaning the Duke of Brunswick) " that his presence here can be dispensed with, as it may be attended with danger to himself." The inuendo stated that it was hereby intended to be conveyed that the Duke of Brunswick was suspected of having committed murder, and in fact had committed some murder which would bring his life in danger, according to the law of England. The fourth count, alluding to the inducement of certain prosecutions which the Duke had commenced against Mr. Gregory, contained the following alleged libel :—" We repeat our thanks to 0. ; we shall not require such aids to overthrow the prosecution. We will beat him" (inuendo meaning the Duke of Brunswick) "on the merits. We are not a defenceless fema.e, to submit quietly to strangulation, or to a knife being drawn across our throats." The inuendo " thereby causing it to be believed, or suspected, that the Duke of Brunswick murdered Eliza Grimwood."  Several technical objections were raised, principally on the ground that the inuendos were too large, and gave a meaning to the alleged libels beyond their, fir; construction, and also on the ground that there walla' be it difficulty in apportioning the sentence ; but, after a somewhat discursive argument, Mr. Baron PARKE said—We have no doubt, then, the first count is sufficient, as there is an introductory averment of the fact that Eliza Grimwood was murdered. The second count is also good; but the third clearly bad, as there is nothing to show the Duke's life was in danger:--it only goes to show that he was in danger here, and contains that allusion to Eliza Grimwood. There may be difficulty as to punishment, as each is to commence at the expiration of the term awarded on the preceding count, and we have reversed the judgment on the third. Ultimately the judgment was affirmed on the fourth count, the imprisonment to commence immediately on the expiration of that pronounced on the second count. Altogether the result is, that the appellant will have to undergo imprisonment for six months. Mr. Sergeant Talfourd having while at the bar been Counsel in this case, took no part in the proceedings this day.
The Sun. — 1850-06-14 (London, England)

PEACOCK—The jury found that as well, that that the Duke was meant by the last person,a foreigner, who was seen with her. The second count was for the following libel :—" It is owing to this that, although Dublin may be the most plisant city that sits on the say,' yet its suburbs are free from foreign adventurers and refugees, whose crimes have driven them from their native country. There are neither ex-dukes nor rapalers in the capital of Patland. Their pockets are not picked (rather a difficult job to do sometimes), nor their Cyprians murdered." The inuendo alleged that this was of and concerning the Duke of Brunswick, and, in fact, accusing hitu of the murder again. "Again we repeat our thanks to Observer.' The evidence to facts, in relation to the particular subjects alluded to, is procuring, and we have no doubt sufficient information will be obtained for a strong case to lay before the Home Secretary, to enable that functionary to cause it to be intimated to the suspected party" (inuendo meaning the Duke of Brunswick) "that his presence here can be dispensed with, as it may be attended with danger to himself." The inuendo stated that it was hereby intended to be conveyed that the Duke of Brunswick was suspected of having committed murder, and in fact had committed some murder which would bring his life in danger, according to the law of England. The fourth count, alluding to the inducement of certain prosecutions which the Duke had commenced against Mr. Gregory, contained the following alleged libel :—" We repeat our thanks to 0. ; we shall not require such aids to overthrow the prosecution. We will beat him" (inuendo meaning the Duke of Brunswick) "on the merits. We are not a defenceless female, to submit quietly to strangulation, or to a knife being drawn across our throats.' The inuendo was, " thereby causing it to be believed, or suspected, that the Duke of Brunswick murdered Eliza Grimwood."  Several technical objections were raised, principally on the ground that the inuendos were too large, and gave a meaning to the alleged libels beyond their fair construction, and also on the ground that there would be a difficulty in apportioning the sentence ; but, after a somewhat discursive argument, Mr. Baron PARKE said—We have no doubt, then, the first count is sufficient, as there is an introductory Averment of the fact that Eliza Grimwood w ts murdered. The second count is also good ; but the third clearly bad, as there is nothing to show the Duke's life was in danger—it only goes to show that he was iu danger here, and contains that allusion to Eliza Grimwood. There may be difficulty as to punishment, as each is to commence at the expiration of the term awarded on the preceding count, and we have reversed the judgment on the third. Ultimately the judgment was affirmed on the fourth count, the imprisonment to commence immediately on the expiration of that pronounced on the second count. Altogether the result is, that the appellant will have to undergo imprisonment for six months. Mr. Sergeant Talfourd having while at the bar been counsel in this case, took no part in the proceedings this day.
The Sun. — 1850-04-22 (London, England)

MARLBRO'-STREET.-(THIS DAY.)  MURDEROUS ASSAULT IN HYDE-PARK BY A GENTLEMAN.—Captain Conrad Montgomery, of No. 2, Ryderstreet, St. James's, was brought before Mr. Bingham, charged with violently assaulting Mr. Thomas Rolt, a gentleman well known in the sporting world, by striking him over the head with a life preserver. The complainant, in consequence of the dangerous nature of the injuries he had received, was unable to attend. Mr. Bodkin appeared for the defendant, and a solicitor attended to watch the case for the prosectition. The solicitor for the prosecution said his client was so severely injured that he was unable to attend. The constable who saw the whole transaction was in court, and, after hearing his evidence, he proposed to apply to have the case adjourned to a future day, but would offer no objection to the defendant being admitted to bail. Davis, 46 A, deposed that about twenty minutes to six on Sunday evening be was on duty in Hyde-park, near Apsley House, when he saw a scuffle between two gentlemen, the defendant and another, whom he ascertained to be a Mr. Rolt. He saw the defendant strike Mr.  Itolt with the loaded stick produced, and knock his hat off. Defendant then took hold of the stick by the small end with both hands, and hit Mr. Rolt over the right eye, from which the blood flowed in torrents. He was in the act of striking Mr. Rolt again, when witness went up and said to defendant, " My gracious, what are you about? you have nearly killed the gentleman already." Witness then caught hold of defendant's arm to prevent him from striking Mr. Rolt. Defendant then said, " Oh, you know nothing about it. Ho struck me first, and I have not finished with him yet." Witness then wrenched the stick from his hands and threw it on the ground. He then procured assistance, and after handing defendant to the charge of another constable, conveyed Mr. Rolt to St. George's Hospital, where his wounds were dressed. Witness added that he produced the surgeon's certificate, stating that no immediate danger was to be apprehended from the injuries Mr. Rolt was suffering under. Mr. Bodkin, on the part of the defendant, said that his client was walking in Hyde-park on the previous evening, and that there being some difference between him and Mr. Rolt, he (defendant) on meeting with that gentleman was accosted by him in very bad and foul language, and having with him the stick produced, his client, unfortunately, in an unguarded moment, struck Mr. Rolt with that weapon. He (Mr. Bodkin) did not think it necessary to call any witnesses on the present occasion, as the case would no doubt be remanded. The question was now the amount of bail. Mr. BINGHAM said it was a case he could not dispose of himself, as he thought it a case for the Quarter Sessions; but there being no complainant present he could not do that now. As to the question of bail, he would accept two sureties in 1001. each, and the defendant in 1001., to: his appearance on Monday next. Bail was immediately procured, and defendant left the court with his friends.
The Sun. — 1850-04-22 (London, England)

STREET.-(THIS DAY.  MURDEROUS ASSAULT IN HYDE-PARK BY A GENTLE, MAN.—Captain Conrad Montgomery, of No. 2, Ryder street, St. James's, was brought before Mr. Bingham,, charged with violently assaulting Mr. Thomas Rolt, a gentleman well known in the sporting world, by striking him over the head with a life preserver. The complainant, in consequence of the dangerous nature of the injuries he had received, was unable to alt nd. Mr. Bodkin appeared for the defindant, and a solicitor attended to watch the case for the prosecution. The solicitor for the prosecution said his client was so severely injured that he was unable to attend. The constable who saw the whole transaction Rai in cow t, and, after hearing his evidence, he proposed to apply to have the case adjourned to a future day, but would offer no objection to the defendant being admitted to bail. Davis, 46 A, deposed that about twenty minutes to six on Sunday evening he was on duty in Hyde-park, near ApAey Reuse, when he saw a scuffle between two gentlemen, the defendant and another, whom ho ascertained to be a Mr. Rolt. lie saw the defendant strike Mr. Roll with the loaded stick produced, and kncck his hat off. Defendant then took hold of the stick by the small end with both hands, and hit Mr. Bolt over the right eye, from which the blood flowed in torrents. He was in the act of striking Mr. Bolt again, when witness went up and said to defendant, " My gracious, what are you about? you have nearly killed the gentleman already." Witness then caught hold of defendant's arm to prevent him from striking Mr. Rolt. Defendant then said, " Oh, you know nothing about it. lie struck me first., and I have not finished with him yet." Witness then wrenched the stick from his hands and throw it on the ground. He then procured assistance, and after heading defendant to the charge of another constable, conveyed Mr. Bolt to St. George's Hospital, where his wounds were dressed. Witness added that he produced the surgeon's certificate, stating that no immediate darger was to bo apprehended from the injuries Mr. Rolt was suffering under. Mr. Bodkin, on the part of the defendant, said that his client was walking in Hyde-park on the previous evening, and that there being some difference between him and Mr. Role, he (defendant) on meeting with that gentleman was accosted by him in very bad and fuel language, end Saving with him the stick produced, his client, unfortunately, in an unguarded moment, struck Mr. Bolt with that weapon. He (Mr. Bodkin) did not think it necessary to call any witnesses on the present occasion, as the case would no doubt be remanded. The question was now the amount of boil. Mr. BINGHAM said it was a case he could not dispose of himself, us he thought it a case for the Quarter Sessions; but there being no complainant present he could not do that now. As to the question of bail, he would accept two sureties in 1001. each, and the defendant in 100/., for his appearance on Monday next. Bail was immediately procured, and defendant left the court with his friends.
The Sun. — 1850-04-01 (London, England)

ROLFE.) NOLAN V. PETTIGE,EIR.  In this case his Lordship had just commenced summing up last night when our report was forwarded.  His LORDSHIP proceeded to say, that during the ten years and upwards which he had: had the honour of sitting upon the bench he did not think that he ever had to come to the consideration of a case so painful in every particular as the present. The action was brought by Edward Henry Nolan, called Dr. Nolan, a Dissenting minister, t tgainst the defendant, Mr Pettigrew, complainiteg of a slander uttered by him, and contained in Di'ord's evidence, which his Lordship read. Dr. Nola a complained of the charge as a scandalous reflectioi i upon his character, that he had committed adults ry and fornication, and endeavoured to cloak it fi coin the eyes of the world by giving a prescription, to one of his victims to procure abortion, whertaby she had been caused intense suffering. The ansi ver of Pettigrew was, first, that he did not say it ; secondly, that he was justified in saying what he dlid, because Dr. Nolan did commit fornication with two persons, namely, with Elizabeth Towneley and: Mary Gilchrist. It had been said that this was no defeiace ; but it was a complete defence to one part of the ch2.rge, that he had committed adultery ; it did not purport to answer the charge of procuring abortion. To :sustain the action the jury must not only be satisfied'. that the words were uttered, but that they were ut tf Ted maliciously against the plaintiff. If he said of a n ian that he was a thief and a murderer, the presumption was that he was actuated by malice ; but even then itlae words uttered might not sustain the action, as it might be what was termed in law a privileged communication. For instance, if he asked, " Do you know such and such a man ? He has applied to me to come ;into my service ; he lived with you--what was his chi i 2 actor ?" and the person addressed was to reply, " I la alieve him to be an abandoned thief," that would lie, no doubt, a gross slander—still the interests of society required that people should have the liberty of answering questions of that sort without being liable to an action ; and that was what was called ai privileged communication. So he took it to be clear that if the ineinlo:rs of a Dissenting congregati on entertained doubts as to the moral conduct of th eir pastor, and one said to another, " I really believe :he has committed a felony, and endeavoured to proQu re abortion"— if that was said merely with the view of putting the other on his guard, he thought it was perfectly lawful ; but still privileged commala ications were not to be made the medium of incau dolls slander. The Learned Judge concluded—Youl have now the whole case before you, and I must et id as I began, with an expression of an opinion th at it is a most painful case, because you must con se to one of two conclusions—either that a man who h as been for many years the minister of a large congre, tion in Manchesterto the factbeenas that tft if the (fur we cannot shut our Eyes the plaintiff is guilty in the two