The Sun. — 1865-07-24 (London, England)

MARLPOROTJGH-S TREE T. CASTAWAY CHILDREN.—Francis Mead (ten), W. Arthur Comerford (10), and James Comerford (eight),were charged before Mr. Tyrwhitt with begging. Joseph Bunco, 119 C, said that on Saturday evening he saw tho three children in Piccadilly begging. Having seen them beg of several gentlemen, he took them into custody. He had been to the place whore the children lived in Bedfordbury, but the parents were not at home, and he was told by some persons residing there that if he searched all the publichouses in the neighbourhood he would be sure to find" the father of Mead. The Comorfords told him a most pitiable tale—that their mother ran away from them two or three years ago, that their father, who never did any work, sent them out to bog, and to bring home whatever they could ; and the elder of the two told him that because he only brought home 11id. on Thursday night his father gave him a good boating, at the same time showing the marks about his body and legs. Mead also stated that his father was in the habit of beating him if ho did not bring home as much money as he expected. Mead said that all he did was to say, "Please give me a copper." The Comerfords said they had " lights to sell." Mr. Tyrwhitt said it was heartbreaking work. He would remand the children and see whether anything could not be done with the father of Mead, and the others would be sent to some institution intended for castaways.  THAMES  OUTRAGE AT TIIE TRINITY HOUSE BALLAST OFFICE,  Michael Laskin, a ballast heaver, a native of Ireland, was brought before Mr. Partridge charged with committing an outrage at the office of the Trinity House Corporation, Ratcliff-cross, and assaulting Mr. Thomas Tigh Flinn ruler and superintendent of the establishment.  Mr. Charles young, solicitor, stated that the prisoner had committed a premeditated and murderous outrage, and without provocation. The defendant had been employed in the ballast office, which was under the control of the Corporation of the Trinity House, and was discharged ten days ago for drunkenness and neglect of duty. Since then the defendant had abused Ad threatened Mr. Flinn five times in the streets, and hinted that he would take his life. On Saturday evening, at a quarter before six o'clock in the evening, the prisoner came to the office and interrupted the business. The language made use of was fearful. The prisoner was ejected from the office and made considerable resistance. About ten minutes afterwards, and while the complainant was looking out of the window, the prisoner returned and took a brick from his pocket, which he throw at Mr. Flinn, who fortuhately put his head aside and evaded the murderous blow. The brick went through a pane of glass, struck a panne], redounded, and fell in the office. The prisoner was secured, and on being secured other bricks were found upon him. Mr. Flinn confirmed the statement of his solicitor, and said the prisoner had been continually drunk, and that he was obliged to discharge him. The prisoner stated on Saturday night that he intended to do for him and have revenge.  The prisoner, in defence, said he was troubled wall giddiness in his head for a long time, and that caused a his troubles.  Mr. Partridge commented at some length on the serious nature of the outrage committed by the prisoner, and said if ho had struck Mr. Flinn he would have done him much harm. He ordered that the prisoner should find good bail to keep the peace for six months. The prisoner was sent away in the prison van to gaol.