The Sun. — 1852-04-14 (London, England)

WORSHIP-STREET.  James Macklin, a tall muscular young man, was placed at the bar before Mr. Tyrwhitt, charged with a determined attempt to murder his brother, Mr. Edward Macklin, a painter and glazier, carrying on business in James-street, St. Luke's. The complainant stated that the prisoner, who had filled various respectable situations, from each of which he had been successively discharged in consequence of his violent temper and irregular habits, had resided for some time past in his house, and occasionally afforded him assistance in his business. On the preceding afternoon he entrusted the prisoner with sufficient money for the purchase of two pounds of hair of a peculiar description which he used in his trade ; but observing when the article was brought home that it fell considerably short of the quantity he had ordered, he mentioned the circumstance to his brother, who insisted upon having it weighed, which was accordingly done, when it was found to be at least half a pound deficient. Without making further allusion to the subject, witness proceeded into the parlour, after intimating that tea was waiting, and was followed there by the prisoner, who instantly rushed towards the table, from which he caught up a long, sharp-pointed knife, and exclaiming with an oath that he would have his life, made a violent thrust at his left breast. On seeing his arm raised witness rapidly dropped down on his knees, and the point of the knife passed over his shoulder and struck the door behind him with such force as to bend the blade as it now appeared. The moment he recovered his feet the prisoner, who had placed himself between him and the door, made a second blow at him with the knife, and having no other means of escape, he hastily threw up the window, and, leaping out into the street, made the best of his way to the station-house to procure assistance. On reaching the end of Featherstone-street he encountered a policeman, to whom he was communicating the particulars of the outrage, when the prisoner suddenly presented himself, with the knife is his hand, and declaring, with an oath, " that he would plunge it into his heart," made another stab at him, but his arm was arrested in its descent by the constable, who succeeded, with some difficulty, in wresting the weapon from him, and took him into custody. Police-constable Ashly, G 228, fully corrobated the latter part of the complainant's evidence, and he added that when the charge was taken down at the station-house, the prisoner exhibited the most rancorous and vindictive feelings towards his brother, and since his arrival at the court he had repeatedly. threatened his life, and declared " that he should die for him upon the scaffold." On being asked if he wished to say anything in answer to the charge, the prisoner sullenly replied, that be should reserve what he had to say for another  occasion. Mr. TYRWEIITT directed the depositions to be at once completed, and the prisoner was fully committed for trial. ----- THE LATE •--- - -11 Carter, the coroner for Mr. Yesterday afternoon at the Three Stags inquest East Surrey, held an the body of Elizabeth _____--------uu