The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — 1851-12-09 (Liverpool, Merseyside, England)

THE GRAND MJRY. John Pemberton Heywood, Esq., foreman, Norris Green,  Frederick Bateman, Esq , Man'cliester. Thomas 13irley, Esq., Brown House. Robert Barnes, Esq., Manchester. James Bourne, Esq.,, Heatlifield Hous-r,  George Cooke,'Esq:, Manchester,  Thomas Earle, Esq., Allerton. James garter, Esq.; Manchester,  . . , Edward Stanley Heywood, Esq., Claremont. Paul Moon James, Esq., Manchester. . _  Joseph Langton, itsq.; Liverpool.' Thomas Littledale, Esq., Higlifield. John Bramley-Moore, Esq., Liverpool  , William Peel, Esq., Swinton Park, Thomas Potter, Esq., Manchester  Thomas HelierPerdval, Esq., Liverpool. Theodore Woolman Itathbone, Esq., Merton Priory John Abraham Tinne. N.sq., Brierley. Edmund Thompson, Esq., Primrose. James Aspinall Turner, Esq., Manchester.  , William Benjamin Watkins, Esq., Manchester. Charles Walker, Esq., Longford Hall. After the usual proclamation against viceand immorality, Mr. Baron PARKE addressed the Grand Jury. The learned Judge said that he felt great satisfaction in being the first judge to preside in that building, which appeared to be admirably adapted to- the purpose, and shewed an excellent specimen of architectural taste. The Mayor and principal officers of the corporation -attended at the opening of the edifice, and he felt gratified at the proceeding, because they gave additional effect to the administration of justice. He regretted, however, that the young and eminent architect, Mr. Elopes, who had originally planned the bu-liding, had not lived to meet the reward justly due to his talents. He was happy to find that, con: sidering the extent of the population, there would be but a small demand upon their time. There were three charges of murder, of different degrees as to the character of the offence. After explaining the law on the subject, the learned Judge expressed his confidence that the circumstances would command their attention. The question with respect to the boy of seven years of age, would be whether 'his death was occasioned by the blow. The other two cases were of lighter character. One of them was a case where a deadly blow had been struck, and it would be for them to inquire as to the provocation. The third case was a charge of wilful murder, which might be reduced to manslaughter. There had been a quarrel between a man and his wife, and the latter had been found dead at the bottom of the stairs. It would be for them to inquire if the death of the woman could have Peen accidentally caused. There were many other cases, not of the same aggravated character, and the question would be whether the offence waa murder or manslaughter. He was not aware that the other cases required any observation ; but if any difficulty arose, he should be happy to lend his assistance The Grand Jury then retired. Before their return, a formidable array of Barristers had assembled.  On the termination of the charge, the judges, with the council. members of the bar, and others, were entertained at a sumptuous luncheon, provided in the spacious library by his worship the mayor. Over the banquet Mr. Littledale, with a judge on either side, presided. There were present tbe • two Rectors, Brooks and Campbell, several of the county magistrates, the council, and a few members of the bar. Mr.. Baron PARKE, before leaving the room, would take the liberty of proposing a toast, which, although it might not accord with the gravity of his office, was in unison with the feelings of his heart. He proposed the health of Mr. Thomas Littledale, the chief magistrate, and might he grow in the esteem which he was sure they all bore to him. After a pause. his lordship said it bad for a moment es caped his memory that this was a happy day, not merely on account of this great ceremony, but because the Mayor had been blessed with another child. (Great applause.) The MAroa, in an appropriate speech, acknowledged the compliment. He stated that the arrangements and fittings of the Courts were merely of a temporary and experimental character ; but the Council had felt most unwilling that their lordships, the Grand Jury, the bar, and others concerned should again be exposed to the inconvenience of the old Courts. (Applause.) As to the latter part of the compliment of the learned Baron, Mr. Littledale hoped' the event alluded to would' be the means of increasing his happiness as the father of a family, and he expressed his warmest acknowledgments for the honour conferred upon him by the notice his lordship had taken. Mr. Baron Parke having returned into Court, the business was proceeded with.