THE IPSWICH JOURNAL, ANB1 SUFFOLK, NORFOLK, ESSEX, AM) OAMBBftDQESSOafr ADVERTISE SAfTTBDAly JANUARY 31, .1865, PETTY. SESSIONS REPORTS. BUNGAYi public grounds, a3 certain other letters had been opened. The Mayor We take it for granted there is no vin-dictiveness whatever in the matter. Mr.
Broun lam obliged to yout Sir. Edward James Arscott, superintendent at Ipswich Post Office, said have seen the envelope produced. A little gum has exuded from the edge of the flap. I should not like to say it has been tampered with. Cross-examined by Mr.
The flap looks as if it had been raised and than gummed down again. It might have been done by the person who placed the letters in the envelope. The port that might have been tampered withi could havo been opened sufficiently wide to take out the document produced, or. even to see what it was. The other side of the flap bears traces of gum having been placed on it.
I cannot say whether it has been puA on recently. It would be impossible to the doonment out. Re-examined When a gummed envelope is Piticed over hot water the exudation depends on the way in which the envelope is place. If the envelope were slanting, the-exudation might take place on the lower John letter carrier) said I' remember delivering the letter produced at 44, Upper on the morning of Thursday or Friday of last week. put it in the latter-box belonging, to the office.
On the lintel are the names of M. Garrard, Mr. Hillary, and Mr. Whitehead. I have delivered letters to various companies at that office.
There is more than one letter-box, on beiDg private. The letter was perfeotly sealed when I delivered it. Cross-examined by Mr. Pollard There are three brass plates between the two doors one of them bears the name of Garrard and Co. The flap of the envelope produced appeared to be in the same condition as now aB far as the seal is concerned.
It was not tors. I have delivered letters there to' Mr. John Biliary, secretary and manager to Garrard and Co. I delivered the letter about 7.30 on Thursday or Friday morning. Wm.
Grimwood, letter-carrier, said I know Mr. Raphael's office, at 14, Wstgatetreet, and also Mr. Hillary's office. I did not deliver the letter produced at Mr. Raphael's office.
A notice was given for Mr. Hillary's letters to be delivered at Brook-street. Cross-examined by Mr. Pollard I cannot say when tbe notice was given, Garrard and letters were delivered at Brook-Btreet. Fred.
Wm. olerk in the employ of Messrs. Batten and Woodard, said I put the statement of defence and another document into the envelope, sealed it down, and posted it at the Fleet-street Post Office. The envelope has the appearance of having been placed in a press. It has certainly been more effectually sealed than when it left me.
The' paper produced was not torn as it is DOW. Cross-examined by Mr. Pollard I posted several letters at the time I posted this. I know as a fact that our firm have declined to act for Mr. Hillary.
I fastened the envelope in tho usual way. Mr. Poyser arrived at this point and undertook the defence. In reply to his questions, the witness said There was a notice of motion appointing a receiver in the case of PoppUwell v. Garrard.
Re-examined I closed the litter simply by wetting the gum. Edmund Hillary, Blenheim-road, Ipswich, said In consequence of information reoeived from my father, I made certain inquiries about letters. I first made inquiries on the morning of the 23rd in company with William Chandler, at 44, Brook-street. Mrs. Whitehead answered the private door, Mr.
Raphael being outside at the time. When Mrs.JWhitehead came to the door, Mr. Raphael said, I have called for the letters." Mrs. Whitehead replied that Mr. Whitehead had taken them to his office.
I then asked Mrs. Whitehead if she had any letters for Mr. Hillary. She replied, No, not any." I was then leaving, when Mr. Raphael said, Yon had better come round to my office and see, tbere might bo one." I and Mr.
Chandler followed Mr. Raphael to his office in West-gate-street. Mr. Raphael, directly I had entered the office, handed me a letter. I tore the envelope open as it is now, and put it into my pocket.
After proceeding about 25 yarde from Mr. Raphael's office I looked at the envelope, and not finding the Ipswich post-mark, I examined the flap, and thought it had been raised and put down again. I called Mr. Chandler's attention to it. In the evening I handed the envelope to my father.
From the time the envelope was handed to me by the defendant until I handed it to "my father it did not go out of my "roBS-examined I acted as secretary for my father. I am 23 years of age. 6 SUFFOLK WINTER ASSIZES. NISI PRITJS COURT. Thursday, The Lord Chief Justice took his seat this morning st ten o'clock.
THK INSOLVENT DEBTORS AND THBIR BANKERS. Gumeys, Alexanders, and Co. v. Reynolds. This action, brought by Messrs.
Gurneys, Alexanders, and bankers, Ipswich, against Herbert Eeynolds, formerly a dealer in partnership with Henry Worsley, at East Bergholt, to recover the sura of .348 an overdraught and interest, was resumed, Mr. Grant nam, Q.C., M.P., representing the plaintiffs, and Mr. Bulwer, Q.C., M.P., and Mr. H. W.
Jones, appearing for the 6Mrf "Bulwer, Q.C., in opening the defence, stated that Eeynolds, by industry in farming pursuits, amassed from .100 to .200, and went into busmeBS on his own account. Shortly afterwards he was induced to take Worsley into partnership. Worsley was a man who had not done well in Manchester, and his friends were anxious to get him into the country. Worsley accordingly entered the business, putting in something like 1,000. Unfortunately Eeynolds was no man of business, except in the way of trade.
Therefore Worsley's duty was to keep the books, while Reynolds went about the country doing business. Bach partner bad a cheque-book, and each drew cbeques. He held in his hand nearly 100 drawn by Worsley to make payments to Manchester. He took to drinking, and he (Mr. Bulwer) believed died from drink.
To show that Reynolds should not be quite so hardly dealt with, Mr. Bulwer referred to the bank-book, which as late as September showed a balance of 146 in favour 'of the defendants. Eeynolds would tell them that on the 9th of October he was summoud to Ipswich, there to await the arrival of Mr. C. J.
(zrimwade. He was taken into the bank parlour with Mr. Grimwade and Mr. Sexton, and it was clear he had previously told Sexton that the property was being made away with by his partner. Accordingly, Mr.
Sexton had arranged this interview. The question was put as to what should be The lawyer, he believed, suggested an assignment. The question the Jury had to consider was what part Mr. Kerrison took in that transaction. It was all very well to allude to what ho did subsequently, but the important question was, what did Mr.
Kerrison do at that time? The bankers were the largest creditors, and the estate to be protected was theirs there were only a few other creditors. Eeynolds did not wish to be made a bankiupt, but he was perfectly willing to make au assignment, the effect of which would be freedom to recommence business. Did not Mr. Kevrison either suggest or sanction that assignment? If he did so be was as much responsible as if he had written his name upon it half a dozen times. Mr Bulwer contended that the letters which passed between Mr.
C. J. Grimwade and the bank indicated the assent he contended was given by Mr. Kerrison. He ured that the bankers, could not be in the position heads I win, tails you lose." Having elected to take one of two courses open to them they must abide by the result.
Referring to the second paragraph of the plaintiffs' reply to the defendant's pleadings, Mr. Bulwer pointed oiit that not a tittle of evidence had been given in support of the allegations of fraud. He again reminded the Jury that there was a balance favour of the defendant a short time previously. Mr. Grantham said he bad gone through the figures, and he found that there was a balance of .210 against the defendant.
Mr. Bulwer concluded by reminding the Jury that the aasimiment was arranged in the presence of a hostile solicitor, and remarking that if the Jury found in favour of his client on the first point he should be satisfied, Horbert Reynolds, the defendant, said I was in business about 18 months before I entered into partnership with Worsley, with my own money. By the Lord Chief Justice I had 151 when I entered the partnership. Examination continued Worsley, who had been in the cotton trade in Manchester, was introduced to me "by his brother, and I consented to take him into partnership. He was to put in ,2,000 a aote for 1,000 was paid away immediately, and only 1,000 came into the business.
Worslev kept the books, and I did most of the buying and selling. We each had a cheque book. In September, 1883, our account was overdrawn, and I was unable to pay Mr. Sexton for some sheep. I drove with Worsley early in October and met Sexton.
On the 9th I was requested by Sexton to meet bim at the Golden Lion Worsley was to attend also. I was unable to find him. I attended, and went with Sexton and Grimwade to the bank. As soon as we got inside Sexton and Grimwade walked intu the private room with Mr. Kerrison, Mr.
William Alexander, and Mr. Gurney. I waited for a quarter of an hour in the large room, and when I was invited in the plaintiffs asked me what I intended to do. I told them I was entirely in their hands. They spoke to Mr.
Sexton and Mr. Grimwade, asking what would be the best thing to do. Mr. Grim-wade suggested a deed of assignment, and the plaintiffs asked him to draw up the deed and get us to sign it. 1 asked if I should be liable for any further claim.
They said the estate would be realised, and there could be no more claim. Between 10 and 11 o'clock next morning Mr. Grimwade came to East Bergholt with the deed. Before signing, we both particularly asked whether the plaintiffs or others would have further claim upon us. Mr.
Grimwade distinctly told us they could not get blood out of a post." The inventory was taken next morning, and the sale was held soon afterwards. I attended the second meeting, when the question was asked where the money had gone. I could not tell, because I had not seen Worsley's cheque-book nor the pass-book. There is no truth in the allegation that I misappropriated the money or effects. Cross-examined The second meeting was held because no arrangement was arrived at when the first was held.
At the first meeting (20th December) Sexton said he could not understand where the money had gone to. I was not asked to explain the account, I was only asked what offer I had to make. Mr. Grantham Was anything said about the meeting being adjourned Witness Yes. What for? To have the books investigated.
At the meeting in January I was told that the books had been investigated, and Mr. Sexton said he could make nothing of them. I was not asked to explain them nor was that question put to Worsley in my presence. As I had no offer to make, tbey told me I should be made a bankrupt. When I found Worsley was drinking, I was desirous of leaving him.
I don't think I told Mr. Sexton so. I informed tbe plaintiffs several times before the first meeting that I was in difficulties, and that I was in their hands. Mr. Grantham: Were you anxious to protect the property from Worsley Witness I told the plaintiffs we wore in difficulties, and could not go on.
Sexton was pressing us, and we owed Partridge between 300 and 400. I wrote to Worsley's brother in Manchester on the 29th September. The letter was put in, ana lur. urauuiuiu whether an inventory of stock on the farm was not verbally communicated to Worsley's brother. The witness said he know nothing of the account.
The Lord Chief Justice read tbe letter, and referring to what had occurred on the previous evening, when Mr. Grantham withdrew imputations of fraud, said if this was not fraud be did not know what was. Mr. Grantham explained that he did not impute fraud. Between the two dates one of the creditors (Mr.
Partridge) took something like 400 worth of stock from the farm. Witness He had his stock back. He had not been paid for it. Mr. Grantham' referred to an inventory of stock given to Mr.
Joseph Worsley, to whom the following letter was also written Dear Sir, I have been to see the bankers, as requested. They are determined not to allow the account to stand, but require its Settlement as soon as possible, unless further security can be given at once. What steps to take for the best I do not know. The letter concluded with the statement that there was 20s. in the for everyone, and it was a pity to give up for want of a little money.
However, if Mr. Worsley would kindly let them have sufficient money or security for a fortnight they would advertise a sale and dissolve partnership. Mr. Grantham Did not you and your partner go to Manchester, and give these particulars? I did not. Did not Mr.
Joseph Worsley ask you to give particulars of the 11 horses? No, Sir. I spent very little tim with Mr. Joseph Worsley. Had not you seen him two days before and given him an account of the stock to show that be would be justified in advancing you more money No, I had not. Had you at any other time, say within a month No, I had not.
Did you suggest that the brother should advance money without security No, I did not. My partner said he had property at Manchester, and money would be advanced on that. He told me not to wait for money as lie could get plenty. Examination oontinued On the 10th of October practically there was no stock on the farm. When I met the bankers on the 9th nothing was said about the deed being executed if everything was satisfactory.
I left it all to them. Mr. Grantham Was the 9th October the first occasion on which a sale was referred to? Witness: Yes. Had nothing been said by anyone about a sale? No. Mr Grantham reminded the witness that ha had written to Vr.
Joseph Worsley on the 29th September, alluding to a sale within a fortnight, which would bring them to the 11th of -October. Witness: That is quite right. I understood you to refer to the plaintiffs. Mr. Grantham then asked whether the witness had not stated in an affidavit that he had previously informed the plaintiffs of tho peouliar position of the firm that Mr.
Sexton had suggested an assignment, and that the plaintiffs had agreed to this. The witness assented. Mr. Grantham You put it to Mr. Sexton Witness They were all there at the time.
Mr. Grantham asked if the witness was prepared to contradict all the other gentlemen present at the meeting of the 9th of Ootober. The Lord Chief Justice referred to the evidence, and said he failed to see the contradiction. This closed the defendant's oase. Mr.
Grantham asked permission to call Mr. Joseph Worsley. Mr. Brouo. objected, saying that Mr.
Peyser's nbject was to get out evidence in support of what might be r.ontemnt of Court. Cross-examination continued All the books of Garrard and Limited, are the nosses3ion of the receiver, with the exception of the register, transfer; and-share register. Mr. Povser asked where the other-books were. Prosecutor, declined to say where the books were and when they were removed from-Btook-street.
Mr. Poyser-. On the ground-thai-it may incrimate your Witness No. Sir. The Mayor You can only refuse to answer on that ground.
The witness then replied that he removed-them nearly a month ago. He had also removed some -private papers relating to money, but on bond. Cross-examination continued had two-actions against me. I think Mr. Raphael issued an execution against me, but the money was paid forthwith.
Mr. Poyser You have other- proceedings for your committal Witness Ves, owing to letters- being kept bask in the same way this has -been. sent an aSdavit by the early and the whole thing was settled. The witness Benfield, re-called by the- Mayor, said when he put the document into-tha. envelope it was not It now appeared to have been-torn in two pieces and pieced together again.
While Mr. Prior. was sent the Magistrates retired. On their return, Mr: Broun said 'he understood-Mr. Prior was away in London on ofiicial business at all events he was not in Ipswich at that moment.
The Mayor Do you ask for. an adjournment? Mr. Brown said he did, as Mr. Prior would prove that the document in question was shown to him by Mr. Hillary.
He formed a certain opinion which would now be of the utmost importance. Mr. Poyser strongly protested against an adjournment, because the offence was- one which was punishable bj penal; servitude- for life. It was now asked to keep hanging over his client's head a charge which the prosecutor should have been prepared to substantiate. There had been a determined attempt to obtain a warrant for the apprehension of Mr.
Baphael, and that showed the spirit in which the proceedings had been carried on. Broun Mr. Prior was asked to attend, and he said he would do hia best to-attend. We eame here to get a subpoana, intending to have it served, but unfortunately he was called away. Someone attended on hi3 but the evidence did not carry it far enough.
After a brief consultation the defendant was ordered to the bar, and The Mayor said We ace of opinion that any evidence that Mr. Prior can possibly give would be that of an expert. I think that is evident. Mr. Broun i That 13 so, Sir.
The Mayor We are of opinion that the evidence of the-witnesses Chandler and Edmund Hillery has been so shaken upon cross-examination that we do not think a jury would find the accused guilty (applause, which, however, was instantly checked) or that their evidence with that of Mr. Prior would justify us in sending Mr. Raphael to take hi3 trial at a higher court, and therefore we dismiss the case. (Anplause.) Mr. Broun intimated his intention of proceeding with the second summons, but suggested that he might be allowed to do so next Thursday, as the hour was late.
Mr. Poyser was willing to go on if his learned friend had any different evidence to that already submitted, but he objected if it was only intended to go over a threshed-out case, and'pile up malice. Mr. Broun said he should like an adjournment in order that he might have a lengthened interview with his client. Mr.
Poyser in pressing his objection pointed out that a motion in Chancery came on before Justice Chitty the following morning, and that a statement would be made that there was now an adjourned charge against Mr. Raphael. Mr. Broun said he would give his personal undertaking that nothing of the sort should pass his lips. The Mayor I suppose the second charge is for detaining these very documents Mr, Broun That is so, Sir.
Mr. Poyser: Detained in expectation of gain or reward. The Mayor Is it worth while proceeding with that case? What other evidence can there be than that-already produced Of course you can lay a fresh charge, only I do not like having a charge hanging over a man. Mr. Broun What my learned friend evidently fears is a technical adjournment.
With submission I think, this is a course which may commend itself to the Benchi I think the Bench might have possible jurisdiction to allow the summons as to the misdemeanour to be withdrawn, but if the prosecutor intends going on with it he may apply to you for a fresh summons on another information returnable for next Thursday. Mr. Poyser saw no reason for adjournment unless additional evidence was forthcoming. It was simply playing in order to suit a man who had shown himself in the box to be a knave. The Mayor said if the present summons was withdrawn there was nothing to prevent a fresh summons boing carried out if additional evidence was forthcoming.
UnleBS a Magistrate was assured on this however, he thought he might be justified in saying he would not grant a summons. Mr. Broun As at present advised I have other evidence the evidence of Mr. Prior. The Mayor: Well that won't Mr.
Broun Yes, I know all that. (Laughter.) The Mayor Do you withdraw the summons Mr. Broun Well, no I cannot withdraw. The Mayor intimated that the Bench wouldi hear th case out. Mr.
Broun said it was utterly impossible for bim to remain to conduct the prosecution after seven o'clock, because he had to be in London that eveningi After further argument, Mr. Broun (to Mr. Poyser) Will you agree to have the evidence taken as already given Mr. Poyser: Yes. Mr.
Broun then claimed to open the case. The fact that it was a postal 'letter, detained for gain by the defendant, would necessitate his dwelling upon these two points, with special reference to section 31 of the Act referring thereto. His friend would reply upon these points. Mr. Poyser I object to the course taken.
If my friend wants to aay anything, let him I don't want to stand in the way. The Clerk then read the indictment charging the defendant with the detention of the letter. Mr. Broun, in opening the case for the prosecution, Bhowed that under the section, detention for gain, profit, or advantage was meant. The defendant, as interim receiver for in the suit as to Garrard's estate.
gained knowledge which would clearly assist the other side, tor in no event would any dratt be put upon record, because it sometimes happened that a statement of defence was amended or altered. Thus he would know more than he had known if he had only seen the statement of defence, after being delivered in the ordinary way. There was therefore gain within the meaning of the section. For the purposes of the Act a letter did not cease to be a postal letter when it was delivered, although under certain sections it did so. The present section applied to every person and was not limited to the mere delivery of the letter, because it was not a question of wrong doing on the part of an officer of the Post Office, but the wrong cSoing of every person with in the meaning or the section.
Mr. Poyser, in reply, said tbe action should have been under section 26 and not section 31. A postal letter was such only up to the time of delivery to the person to whom it was addressed at his place of residence or business. It was all a concocted story about the gam end the flap of the envelope. Before the Bench convicted a respectable man on the evidence of such scoundrels aB they had had before them they must consider the sort of evidence submitted.
(Applause.) The Bench having brieSy consulted, The Mayor said We are all satisfied that the evidence given in the last case, in the examination in chief, in cross-examination, and in re-examination, would not justify us in committing the defendant for trial, and we thereford dismiss the ca3e. The decision, whicb was manifestly approved by the spectators in Court, was received with applause. The Court rose at seven o'clock, and on leaving the Town Hall Mr. Raphael was loudly cheered. Throat Ibbitatiok and Couan.
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Rsfoae Imitations Insist upon Hudson's do in case, and witnass replied. it was in the-hands of the polictfVand prisoner said if he waff-goiuff. -to be -locked up he shonld be off at once. In cross-eramination by Mr. explained that tbe delay in issuing a warrant fir Brockwell had arisen partly from the fact that it wna stock-taking time, and prosecutor could not attend to the matter, and partly because he was waiting- to see what othefcicases tbere were.
In cross-eiamination by Mr. Bates, witness said that prisoner was paid Sdvsn- the work he did for him, and wai allowed to do as much as he liked in th loom. He had frequently overdrawn-' his accounts, and witness had severely reprimanded him for it onaeconnt of the sickness he had had in his keaae be leaked over it and kept him on. The wholesale price of the piece of matting aoldto Felton would be 7id. a and the retail price 3d.
Therehad been a number of irregularities in the books. Charles Oolding, Mr. GouiBton's foreman at the Gaol-lane factory, gave 'evidence as to the ontento-of the lost pay-sheet received from the where 1SS. Hid. was entered formattinx sold to Felton, but no particolars given.
MKiMnmford and Mr. Bates addressed -the Bench for the prisoners, and Mr. Jones replied, Both prisoners were committed for trial at the next Quarter FeltoH being admitted to bail. Several other charges were then preferred agsiust Brockwell for disposing of varwus lengths of striped and plain matting, for cash or in eichanffe for goods, to Mr. Mittell, foreman for Messrs.
Gates and Son, clothiers to Mr: -N Aprile, silversmith, Ballingionj Mr. Cooper, innkeeper, Gregory-street and to Mri'BotrorsTicifc, innkeeper, Cross-street. These witnesses having been examined, several workmen were called to speak as to the matting, and Mr. Ganlnt-on was also examined, and said he could identify it by its peculiar dye. The prisoner was also-committed on these charges Mr.
Bates mads a strong appeal for bis liberation nn rtttii fcnt. Mnvnr said conflidhrinir the gravity of the charge, the various circ*mstances -of the case, aud the fact that the prisoner only recently Bench could not-anow Bail to oe given. ARMY SCRIPTURE READERS' SOCIETY. TH onnnal mfsMns of the members of the above So ciety was held at the Town Hall on Thursday afternoon. Col.
Brancker, C.B., R.A., presidedvand there were alao present-Major Evered Poole (late 60thRiffies), the Rev. Granville Smith, the Rev. Berry, the Rev. W. J.
Garrould, the Rev. E. Oakley, and a large number of ladies. Prayer having been said by the rv. uranviue oniuu, Th rinreiiAM.
in nnanins- the. meeting, presented the- annual report of the Ipswich branch of the Socioty, from which it appeared that, by the exertions of the local Committee and nine collectors, ,39 5s. 5d. was realised during lbs. J-iie woru- ing expenses during tne same period amounteu to Gd.
At present the-branoh had not a reader, but it was hoped that one would soon be appointed. The nett sum subscribed during, the year was .37 6s, lid. More funds were required to clear away debt and extend the work. In discussing the work of the Society, Colonel Brancker said he regarded it as a privilege for every Christian to assist in spreading the Word of 'God. The Society's was a practical work, and it was a duty which each individual should take up, especially as it was directed those who were so easily withdrawn from home influences and the teaching oi' the Sabbath School, and who were thrown together in large garrisons, where severe temptations surrounded tbem indeed, he was peculiarly and sorely tempted.
From his personal experience he could testify to this and for the necessity for such work as that prose-outed by the Society. The Society readers were a great assistance to the chaplains in the holy duty of winning souls for Christ, in pleading, with tbe drunkard and the vicious, and in restraining the recruit from following bad examples and directing his steps in that path where joys were found. Col. Eranckcr also alluded to the roault of the Socieiv'S work, when it wa3 Doseibleto tell a mother who had been deserted by her son tormer aays, mat ne men a wrauiu a ucu-m the battle-field. The work wa3 one which had his earnest wishes for its contined success, and he appealed for assistance from all sympathisers with Christian work.
Major Evered in addressing the meeting on The life of the Soldier," first expressed the pleasure he felt at Col. Brancker presiding. For a man to be a worthy soldier of the Queen he should first be made a worthy soldier of Christ, Having. alluded in glowing terms to the brave work boing done by the troops in the Soudan, Major Poole said the Society was engaged in the best possible work for the army and the country generally. A memorial to the House of Convocation remarked upon its importance.
Men joined tbe army at the age of 18 and left at 25, and it ought to be a good thing for a young man to learn to obey. Unfortunately he came into connection with- a large body of men from whom he was likely to learn various habits. The state of the country at the present time was unmistakable, for there was a large amount- of infidelity and open scepticism. All classes of the community, of religious denominations, and all shades of thought were contained in the army, so that it was a tremendous neio ot laoour ff t.Vio Snciatv. Aiaoldier was never alone, and those two words accounted for mueh of the life the soldier led.
He could never got from bis companions, and therefore could not enter his chamber and pray in secret. It was absolutely impossible for a soldier to be alone he was surrounded from morning to night, and if he wanted to pray ha bad to go down on his knees in the barrack-room in the midst of scoffers. The majority of men in the army was not on the side ot trod, aitnougn it contained men from the most cultured and the most Christian homes. The memorial presented to the Con vocation suggested that endeavours should oe maue to infiuence the classes from which tbe army was recruited. This was importaui, because seven years tne men returned to civil life.
Colonel Brancker had described the work of tbe Society as supplementary to that done by the chaplain. Undoubtedly this was correct, but the chaplain had so large a field that he could not be regarded as sufficient for everything. It was remarkable that in God's Word the soldier's character stood out with brilliance, and that it recorded the lives of soldiers. Joshua was a bright example, for there was no single record against his character. The Roman soldier at the foot of the cross was a splendid example of a bold soldier a soldier of Christ he might almost say.
When he was denied by all it was a Roman soldier who said, "Truly, this is the Son of Ged." Major-Poole haying eloquently referred to the martyrdom of tho "Forty Wrestlers," by Xero, expressed the gratitude he fe3t at the testimony so boldly offered by commandants of regiments, and quoted a letter from a soldier forming one of the advance party from Dongola to K'flrti. In his letter he said, "Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him." His Christian career bad been suddenly cut short, however, for his name was amongst the first of those killed at Abu Klea. Major Poole quoted further interesting instances of the gratifying results of mission work amongst soldiers, and referred to the action taken by his wife, who was in correspondence with every one of her Majesty's regiments. She had on her list nearly 1,000 soldiers, and it was urgently desired that ladies would signify their willingness to accept the name of a soldier, to whom they would send periodicals, supplies of literature, and at the sam6 time remember bim in prayer. Some ladies had been Tery sincere in prosecuting the work, and Major Poole quoted an instance in which one lady received her soldier at herown house whenever he had urloueh.
Contributions of needlework and private collections were other forms of but a powerful influence was sympathy with the men. Major Poole paid a tribute to Miss Bartlet; the local secretary, and in expressing his regret at the loss of Miss Gowing, oi St. Margaret's parish, who had' rendered! invaluable assistance aa a collector, said he hoped an earnest successor to that lady woulii soon be found. Major Poole, in conclusion, asked for the sympathy and assistance of all present to extend the Society worK. (Applause.) The meetinsr was closed bv the pronunciation of the Benediction by the Rev.
Granville Smith. At the evening meeting Major Evered Poole delivered an interesting lecture on Mission and Temperance Work in the Army," with special reference to India and Egypt. The Rev. F. Haslewood, chaplain to the Royal Artillery at Ipswich, presided, und there was a.gooJ attendance.
Sib Stafford Northcote. Sir Stafford! North- oote was present on Tuesday night at a supper-of the St. Thomas's Ward Conservative Association of Exeter, and, reply to the toast of The Leaders of the Cos-servative Party," said that the proposed Redistribution Bill wa3 drawn on hard-and-fast lines, which would enable the new electors, if properly organised; to give a fair expression of public opinion. He, however, counselled Conservatives to see to their registration, for, as-in previous years, it would be found that the Conservative working men had more influence in this direction than what were called the privileged He expressed anxiety as to the condition of affairs in the eastj for which he blamed the Government, and said that explanations would be demanded when Parliament) met Ihe Colonial question was also one or great importance, for the Government had blundered into--difficulties with Germany which were utterly uncalled for. Referring to tbe dynamite outrage he said an act more cowardly ana revolting could not have taken place.
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Cleaveb's Tbanspabeni Soap, equal to the best and its price. Chkap Nourishment. Fourteen large Breakfas' Cups of strong, reliable can be made from Sixpenny Packet of Cocoa Essence. Ask wr Ca-dbury's, ftnd do not be i posed upon. 1 The Lord Chief Justice In support of what Mr.
Grantham That the plaintiffs only agreed if the accounts were properly cleared up. Mr. Bulwer: That is utterly irrelevant. Mr. Grantham, replying to a further question from his Lordship, said he wished to call the witness with refer-once to the second paragraph of the plaintiffs reply to the defendant's pleadings.
The Lord Chief Jnstioe That he concealed and kept back part of the estate beyond 20 By al means. Mr; Grantham At the same time I will say tms I never like to make a charge of fraud The Lord Chief Justice: If a man has been guilty ot fraud he should be punished. If he has not you should not refer to it. You are bound by your own act. You withdrew the charge of fraud last night.
It was pointed out that fraud and crime were imputed. Yon. now call a witness to prove it. I cannot allow you to call witnesses to prove anything else because you have not pleaded it. Mr.
Grantham I did not like acting without consulting my clients 1 The Lerd Chief Justice Mr. Grantham, you are a Quean's Counsel conducting this case. I know nothing about your clients, I know about yon. Mr. Grantham Although I am a Queen Counsel I did not think it desirable to act without eonsultmg my 0l The" Lord Chief Justice I deal with eounsel.
I know nothing about your clients. You withdro the chai ge of fraud you proposed to prove. Mr Grantham Then as counsel, considering what has taken place, I do not propose to prove fraud. I do not propose to call this witness on that point. The Lord Chief Justice Then upon what point do you call evidence? Mr.
Grantham I do not propose to call the witness. I do not think it comes under any other head. The Lord Chief Justice I am quite sure it does not. Mr. Bulwer, in addressing the Jury, said it appeared that everyone was against the defendant, while they sought to escapB from a document they had got him to sign.
It was admitted that he frequently went to the plaintiffs about his affairs. The letter now withdrawn showed that he was an honest man, for he sought the opportunity of recovering himself. He put it to the Jury whether the accounts given by the witnesses did not substantially agree. Substantially the case was proved by Mr. Grimwade, who stated that the bankers acquiesced." If they did bo, there was an end of the case.
Then the plaintiffs wrote, saying they were glad Mr. Grimwade had had no difficulty in inducing the defendants to execute the assignment. In the face of this lettor could they say they did not assent to the assignment? Mr. Bulwer pointed out a proviso by which the plaintiffs agreed not to sue, in consideration of the execution of the deed. Mr.
Grantham, in replying upon the case, pointed out that, until the case was in the hands of the solicitors, nothing was heard about the plaintiffs boing bound by the deed, for at the meetings in December and January the question for consideration, on tbe defendant's admission, was that of an offer. Then, if they were bound by the deed, why were the books scrutinised The reservation explained everything which took place subsequently. The Lord Chief Justice said he should ask the opinion of the Jury on a crucial fact in the case, leaving either party to move for judgment. His Lordship reviewed the evidence at length, and in reference to letterB passing betwoan Mr. C.
J. Grimwade and the bankers, remarked, if the plaintiffs had no interest in the matter, he did not seo why they should attend to other persons' business. Then the defence put forward was that they would have signed on the condition that a full discovery of the effects was made, and it was imputed that there had been fraud, persisted in until the previous evening. The Jury must form their own opinion on that matter. His Lordship put to the Jury the question, Did the plaintiff concur in and act under the deed of the 10th October, 1883 The, Jury retired to consider their verdict for some considerable time.
Returning into Court, the foreman (Mr. Charles Cullingham) asked Do you require us to say whether the assent of the bankers waB absolute or conditional? The Lord Chief Justice said the only condition pleaded was in reference to fraud. Mr, Grantham As the matter stands we join issue on the defendant's statement. The Lord Chief Justice said he had alluded to that in his summing up. If the Jury considered the bankers recognised or acted upon the deed ever so slightly it would be binding.
If they thought so, their verdict would be for the defendant if they thought otherwise, they would find for the plaintiffs. Was that sufficient The Foreman Hardly, my Lord. The Lord Chief Justice The point is this. Mr. Kerrison said he never consented unless there was investigation.
Of course, if Mr. Kerrison is right, the plaintiffs, however hard or harsh it may be, are entitled to their remedy. On the other hand, you have the evidence of Mr. Sexton and Mr. Grimwade, which is important.
The Foreman Which corroborates Mr. Kerrison's statement. The Lord Chief Justice read the evidence directing the attention of the Jury to Mr. Grimwade's statement. The Foreman We agree there was conditional assent.
The Lord Chief Justice All are agreed upon that. Mr. Kerrison say3 so. A Juryman asked if they had to take into consideration tho allegation of fraud. The Lord Chief Justice replied in the negative, adding that this only needed consideration unless it threw light upon the deed.
The Jury returned the following answer to the question put by his Lordhip That the plaintiffs did concur in and act under the deed. The Lord Chief Justice did not deliver judgment the parties being left to move that a point of law might be considered. LENDING MONET TO A SICK MAN. Hearsum v. Hilton.
Action to recover 46, wearing apparel, There was a counter-claim for money lent, board and lodsing, funeral expenses, Mr. Poyser (instructed by Mr. A. A. Watts) appeared for tbe plaintiff Mr.
SimmB Reeve (instructed by Mr. R. R. Hill) for the defendant. Tho plaintiff is the son of a man named Edward Hoarsum, who for some time prior to his death lodged at the Sun Inn, St.
Stephen's-lane, Ipswich, kept by the defendant, Mary Ann Hilton. A bank-book, showing that the sum of 46 was due to Hearsum at his death, which occurred on the 18th of May, 1884, was left in the possession of the landlady. A box of wearing apparel, jewellery, waB also in his bedroom. This and the book were detained by Mrs. Hilton, who alleged that, on the Christmas of 1883, she lent the deceased 10, and that on the day before his death he gave her the bankbook as security.
She paid the funeral expenses, and made certain charges for board and nursing. Her father gave evidence in support of her statement that the book was handed to her by the deceased, and also of the The Lord Chief Justice gave judgment for the plaintiff on the original claim, the defendant undertaking to give up the goods or pay 10. On the counterclaim, his Lordship allowed the loan and other items, making up 20, and gave judgment lor mat amount. The business or the ABSize conciuaeo at a.xo. EXTRAORDINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST AN IPSWICH AUCTIONEER.
Abraham Ravhael, was charged with wilfully keeping and detaining a post letter, and also with stealing an envelope containing a letter and other documents, the property of John Hillary. Mr. H. J. Broun (instructed Mr.
John Hopkins) appeared for the prosecution and Mr. A. H. Poyser (instructed by Mr. J.
M. Pollard) for che defence. Mr. Broun, in opening the caBe, said the offence was of a somewhat curious character. It was one which it was most important in the interest of the pnblic should not occur very often.
The defendant was charged with stealing a chattel out of a letter sent by post containing a certain document, which would be proved to be a statement of defence in a certain action. It was a valuable document, which had cost the prosecutor the sum of 8 8s. It appeared that there was in Ipswich a person of the name of Garrard, who carried on at one time the business of a boot and shoe manufacturer. At his death the business was turned into a company, of which Mr. Hillary, the prosecutor, was the manager.
The uompany mw a registereaomce and it had also two other offices in Old Foundrjr-rbad and The transfer of the business was effected between the widow of Mr. Garrard and the Company, and it would be proved that at the instance of a certain creditor proceedings were taken in a Chancery suit to recover a certain amount due as alleged from the Company. An application was made in the suit to appoint an interim reoeiver, and Mr. Raphael was appointed. The order appointing him was made respecting the estate of the deceased, in respect of the premises in Old Foundry-road, Ipswich, and London-wall.
In that order no reference was made to 44, Brook-Btreet, which was the registered office of the Company. The office was also the private office of Mr. Hillary, and several other companies. When these procedings were taken it appeared that two other persons besides the administratrix of the estate were joined, and those two persons stated that there were three co-defendants in the action. In the order to which he had just referred, no mention was made of anyone except the widow.
Mr. Hillary consulted his solicitors, Messrs. Batten, Woodard, and Maclure, of 72, Chancery-lane, and they laid tho case before counsel, and in due course a statement of defence was prepared. The statement of defence was addressed to Mr. Hillary, at Ipswich, but Mr.
Hillary did not get the letter, which was of imDortance to him. as it was his defence in this ac tion. It was an action to recover tbe sum of 39 12s. said to be due by a person of the name of Popplewell, in respect to gopds sold and delivered to Garrard during his lifetime, and which he Bought to recover from Mrs. Garrard, as administratrix to the estate of her husband.
The Bench would agree with him that it was a matter of verr serious importance that every person. whether engaged is business, profession, or any private undertaking, should not have his letters dealt with improperly. It might be that his friend for the defence would contend that as Mr. Raphael was appointed receiver, he bad a right to open the letter. However, the letter was not named in the order made by Mr.
Justice Cbitty, and it was not addressed to Mr. Hillary as manager of the Company, but as a private letter. Mr. Hillary did not proceed from any vindictiveaess, but on Pettt Sessions, January 29. Before R.
D. French and A. H. Jenney, Esqrs. RAXEi A surveyor's rate of 10d.
in the was allowed for the parish ot The liornifiA of the beerhousa at Dake'a-bridffe was trans ferred from Isiac Ooe to Martha Coe. Cuddon applied for the transfer of the license of the Thatched Bouse to Sarah Aldred, which was granted. TiOH-PA-VWEKT OF. ItlSIACm: John Codling, labourer, of Bungay, was brought up under a warrant, charged by Mary Ann Toungs with non-payment ot a bastardy oraer. xne arrears were vs.
oeven aays allowed to pay HAD Police January 29. Before Sir Louis Jackson, Knt. (chairman), and J. F. T.
Dipnall, Esq. BAMB-. IEK5BJ8 George Newman mi William' Tatum, both of Polstead, labourers, were charged by Mr. Isonard Taylor, of Shelley, farmer, with trespassiu? on lauds in the occupation of the executors-oi Mt. Hi Ev Wright, Bayham, on the 13th inst.
Complainant stated that on the day iu question he saw two boys running after a partridge in a Seld at Layham at about thfee o'cioek-iu the Newman he knew; Tatum when asked srave a wrong name. He saw no one elso about there at the time. Qolding Stowv-forthe defence, said New-mau was at the. co*ck Inn, Polstead, on the 13th inst. from dinner time minutes past four p.m.
Goorge Tatum deposed that his brother (tbs-defendant) was at home from half-past 12. until four o'clock- on tbe 13th inst. He re. membered the day as he went to BoxEord to pay some bills. The Chairman stated that the Beuch were not inclined to believe tbe witnesses for the defence, and inflicted a fine of Ss, nnd 7s; fil.
costs on each defendant. The money was paid. Frede-nck Mttphevi, of Kingston, labourer, was charged by Mr. Thomas Hubbard; of Off farmer, with trespassing on lauds in his occupation iu search of game, at Naughton, on the 5tli October last. Samuel.
Martin, of Elmsett, wheel-writrht, stated that on the Sth October last he saw the defendant on Mr. Hubbard's landi. He knew defendant quite wall. Defendant was with two- other men they bad two dogs with them, one iu the fence and one iu the field. He-told defendant he would get into- trouble, when he rftplied, He should not work for 10s.
a. week whilst bares and rab bits were about." Defendant, as a defence, urged that he was after a few mushrooms. Fined costs Us. 6d. in default 1-t days' imprisonment with hard labour.
Eemoved iu Stephen Vinos, of Layham, blacksmith, aud William CAarW. of Sadleiirh Hamlet, labourer, were each fined and 4s. 6d. costs for neglecting to send their children to school. HALESWOETH.
Thursday; January 29. Before T. Bant, Esq. (chairman), Sir J. R.
Blois, and J. E. Brooke, Esq. HlGHlKir OFFENCE. Jamee of Wenhastou.
hawker, was charged with having, on the 19th January, at Wenhastou, allowed his horse and ass to stray on a certain highway there. Defendant did not but. was fined and Ss, lOd. costs. iiECEMT.
ZdolicWali of Haleswortb, a youngster, was charged with having, on the 6th January, at Holton, feloniously stolen two rabbit traps, of the value of the pro perty or win. rage, ot jaaiesworcn, rarmer. jueienuam. pleaded guilty, and was lined to be paid during-the day. ASSAULT.
Win. Harper, of. Peosenhall, ostler, was charged with hav-3, on the 23rd January, at Peasenhall, assaulted Eoinia, the wife of Wm. Stannard, of Badiugham. Defendant pleaded guilty, and was Sued 1, and 15s.
costs. 1ICENSIKG. The license of the Butcher's Arms, Knoddishall, was trans ferred from Nathaniel co*ckerell the elder to Nathaniel co*ckerell the younger, and that to tho White Horse, Ijeiston, from Charles Kobert to Eliza Meadows. IPSWICH. Town Thursday.
January 29: Before the Knyor (Sterling Westhorp, the Deputy-Mayor (John May, Admiral T. H. Mason, C.B., Wrinch, Joah Hunt, E. Grimwade, and D. H.
Esqrs. TSKEFT OF HONET BY A LODGES. Jolin Wade, in the employ of Messrs. Talbot and was charged with stealing a sovereign, half-sovereign, and the property of Eliiabeth Deuuis Baldry, Cheuery-street, on the 11th November. This case was adjourned from Monday.
Mr. J. Mills appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. K. S.
Hill defended. John Bradnatn, tailor, said he worked on a shop with two other men at the prosecutrix's house. Witness left at about 7J.0 p.m., the other men remaining on the shop. As he was- leaving he saw the prisoner downstairs. 'She following day he heard of the cash-boi been broken open.
A lad named Allan had been into the tailor's shop during the evening. Alfred Berry, tailor, said on the evening in question the prisoner spoke to witness and the other men in the tailor snop. une oi tne men anoruy ruxer-wards left the shop. Prisoner spoke to them three or-tour times the- same evening, and he shut tho door of the shop each. time.
Witness called to him to open it, as the room was so- very hot. Harry Bickers, tailor, corroborated. Mr. Hilly in defence, said the prosecutrix had statedtthat she heard a noise in her bedroom, and she presumed it was the defendant searching for some Inciters. He Hill) I was told that the gas was always.
kept burning oven tho and if the gas was alight there would, be no necessity for the prisoner to go to her bedroom. The prosecutrix, however, the next day discovered that her cash-bos- had been disturbed, ijii that discovery she charged young Allan with stealing the money. She stated that she only suspected: him for two hoars. but she held her charge until sue was prevailed: upon to witbdraw it by her own friend. He contended that Allan ought to have been brought forward although the charge- had been withdrawn against him, and thus have given him (Mr.
Hill) au opportunity of cross-examining him. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Ball, in the employ of Messrs. Talbot, said he had known tho prisoner for the iast six months. On the 11th November the prisoner accompanied witness to Debenham.
He believed they, arrived home between seven and eight o'clock. Prisoner had then to assist the ostler, which would keep him about half an hour. On the following day prisoner- went to Stowmarket. Prisoner would be allowed an hour and half or two hours for refreshment. He- generally went to see some friends.
Witness gave the prisoacr a good character. He had always found him strictly houost. Elizabeth Wade, the mother of the-prisoner, said about) five weeks before Christmas she gave her sou a sovereign! towards an overcoat. She saw him take-a half-sovereign anSsome silver from his pocket. Mr.
Hill produced a bill showing that the nrisoner purchased ah overcoat at Mr. F. Moore's for 19s. 6d. on the 14th November.
The- Mayor said the Magistrates had no doubt of the prisoner's gisilt. They give him the option of a fine, which would be 5, or. sn default one month's imprisonment. 'Sim Mayor added that the Magistrates most anxiously hoped that he would, sever attempt anything ot the kind again. ASSAULTS.
Cornelius Brundlo, St. Matthew's Church-lose, was charged with assaulting Wick Featon on the 21th and was fined 6s. and costs. Frederick Srundlo, StL Matthew's Church-lane, pleaded guilty to assaulting josejui uarter on cue same aay, ana was also fined 6s. and costs.
A WORTHLESS TVilliam Green, a labourer, was oharged with having made a false declaration upon his enlistment into -Mm Royal Artillery. The defendant statedi that he had never- been in the Eoyol Artillery. Sergt. 'IT. iiolines stat-ea, kmc tne prisoner, when identified, confessed to being discharged as incorrigible from the Battery, 2nd Brigade, in 1SSS, and he was sen tenced to one montn imprisonment wicu nara laoour.
STRADBROKE. Court Housev Thursday, January 29. Before James Bedingfeld, Esq, K.N. (chairman)1, the Eev. H.
Spel-nmn Marriott, and the Rev. French. DRUNK WHILSI SS OF A W3U500H AND HORSES. John Eaitte, Rumburgb, was charged with being drunk whilst in. charge of a waggon and three horses upon the highway at the inst.
The defendant pleaded and P.C. Folger having stated the facts of the case, the defendant, who had- previously borne an excellent character for sobriety, was fined 5s. and costs 9s which he paidi. AH OBSTRUCTION A8f HETFIELD. Mr.
Edward Brown, the surveyor of Met field, lodged a complaint against Mr. Edward. Godbold, a farmer of the same who had placed a heap of manure of upwards of 59 loads within six feet of the crown of the road, creating a nuisance; an obstruction, and a source of danger to the public. The Surveyor Ijad requested Mr. Godbold to remove the heap, but he had not done so, in fact had said he would not remove it.
The Bench ordered a summons to be issued against Mr. Godbold to appear before them at their next sitting to. answer the sroBURr. Thkbsdat, January 29. Before the Mayor (R.
Mattingly), E. Mann, and T. Smith, Esqrs. HFKinTTS CHinOES AGAIMST A MANAGER AND A FABHEB. Broclticcll.
Ballingdon. foreman of Messrs. Qoulston and Son's cocoa matting factory, and Wm. Felton, Colne Engaine, farmer, were charged with feloniously stealing yards eocoanut matting on thB8th the property of prosecutor, from his factory at Ballingdon. About a week ago a warrant was issued for Brockwell's apprehension, but he was found to have left Sudbury, and was afterwards ar-rcsted at Diss, in ftonolk.
felton was arrested at his own house and liberated on bail. Mr. Henry Jones conducted the prosecution, Mr. Thos. Bates defended Brock well, and Mr.
G. Mumford appeared for Felton. The Court was crowded during the-h-enring of the case, which lasted several hours. P.C. Baileydcposed that on the 8th about half-past ten at night, bewosondutyinBallingdon.street,aadsaw Felton's cart standing near the Sing's Head Inn, and heard Borne conversation between the two prisoners, ft was a vory dark and wet night, and he concealed himself near by and heard Brockwell say to Felton that he would not take less than Sd.
a yard for it, and Felton offered and- afterwards left to. go to Brockwell's house. Witness saw Sergeant Herbert in the street and reported the matter to him. In about a quarter of an hour Felton came out of the house with a full bag on his back, and put it into his cart, whor* Serat. Herbert was standinir.
The BBNreant asked him what he had there, and Felton replied mattinsr, which he said he had bought of Brockwell at Sd. a yard. Witness asked him how muoh there was, and Felton replied, "Thirty-one yards, and he had just given 31 sixpences for ii." The Dolice took possession of the mattiu? and RrnnV. well was brought forward, and as he came- up Felton said, You know I have given yon 6d. a yard for this." The police took the matting to the station, and measured it.
and fannA 29 yards and a quarter. It was 90 yards from Brockwell's house to the King's Head where Felton's eart was. Witness then gave an account of the apprehension of the two Drisoners. He woa subiected tn lonm miua.nominin. but there was no variation in the Btatement or anv fresh luairctiaL itwi.
auuibeu. coroerc gave corroborative evidence. Mr. Edmund Goulton. th that the prisoner Brockwell had been in his service for some years as a working foreman.
In consequence of information frm the borough poliee, proseoutor came to Sudbury and eaw Brockwell, and had a conversation with him about the matting sold to Felton. He reminded him that he had no authority to sell, and could not know about the price. The prisoner admitted that he had also sold matting which he had not antered in the book to Mr. Aprils and to Mr. Coopfc.
Witness asked orisemer whnf. hart Wnmn nf Hie remainder of the roll off which Felton's piece was cut, and he could get no satisfactory reply. There was aB entry in the book in prisoner's handwriting, under date of tho 10th of the sale of the hut that was antered since the con versation referred to. The prisoner went to London to see witness on cue yen and asked mm wnat ne was going co Mr. Poyser 1 tmns some years ago you bcibu a oeci c-tary of a general stock company Witness: yes, oir.
Had vour father anything to do with that Company Not much, Sir. He was director and 1 was secretary. I saw Mr. Juggings and a Mr. Turner at the defend ant's office, I could see there was some otner person in the office, but the office was dark, and he was concealed Did yOU gO UO JSir.
a UlUUO mo Yes. nijVo mbntW the letter had anvthing to do with Garrard and Co. The words he used when he gave me the letter were, This must have been left at my office last night." I never mentioned the word You were not on particularly friendly terms with him Not on particularly bad terms. No actions for scandal going on wen, we urn We who is we anyone in the family? I believe so. Wili vou pledge your oath Garrard and Co.
had not bBen mentioned at that time Yes, it had not in my hearing. Can you explain how it was that you, not being on friendly terms with Mr. Raphael, opened the letter in bU nresence? I did it thoughtlessly. I did not tell Mr. Raphael what was in the letter.
I opened the letter on the steps ot nis omce. Where are Garrard's books do not know. I be lieve Mr. Raphael has them. Garrard and Uo.f ies, au or mem.
Garrard and Co. (Limited)? I do not know. Where are the books I don't know, novo vnn seen them at all Yes. Where did you last see them? I cannot say. About when? I saw some last Wednesday at 44, Brook-street.
Did you take the books away By torce tit- onfinir na nnunRfil. tell him not to answer that question', and submit to you I am within my rights in adviBing the witness. Mr. Poyser If he objects to this question on tne ground that it may incriminate him, I will not ask him any further. Mr.
Broun I do not take it on that ground. I take it on a very different ground. I may fairly Btate that practically this cross-examination is not for the purpose of shaking the credit of the witness, but to elicit infor- mation wmcn may ue ui uae uuuuuai oum buuum. place. In reply to the Mayor, the witness stated that as soon as he entered defendant's office he had the letter in his Wm.
Chandler, commercial traveller, corroborated, adding that one of tbe papers fell in two pieces on the pavement. Mr. Hillary, the prosecutor, said I met my son and the witness Chandler at the Railway Station. The letter was then handed to me. On the Monday following I went to the Post Office and showed the envelope to Mr.
Prior, the postmaster. Messrs. Batten, Woodard, and Maclure were acting for me in Popplewell v. Garrard. I had instructed tbem as to my statement of defence, which would cost me 8 8s.
I was secretary to Garrard and Limited. The company carried on business at Old Foundry-road and at London-wall. I had an office at 44, Brook-street. My private bain0fla latters are direoted to 41. Brook-street.
In July last I served a notice at tho Post Office with reference to my letters. Cross-examined I was with the Official Receiver at Ipswich until he became acquainted with the work. I was with him about four months. Mr. Poyser: You came here to coach the Official Receiver He soon got tired of his coach.
Prosecutor I soon got tired of bim. I did live at Walsall. It waB there I started Hadley, Sons, and Co. 1RK2. nnrchased the business as trustee for the Company.
The Company was registered imme-diately afterwards. It was wound up about eight months later. Mr. Poyser: Capital 10,000. Wound np in eight months Cross-examination continued: I became acquainted with Mrs.
Garrard about the end of May, and on the 9th June I was requested to buy the businesa as truBtee of the Company. I did not tell Mr. Pollard and Mr. Raphael that I did not give Mrs. Garrard a copy of the agreement.
I told Mrs. Garrard the firm wanted more capital. It was insolvent, and could not pay 10s. in the I did not tell her I was in a position to place 10,000 capital in the business. I did not tell her I had been instrumental in many other businesses which had fallen away, and that I made them successful.
I have seen Mrs. Garrard's affidavit in Chancery proceedings. I was to purchase the business as trustee of Garrard and Limited. My reasons for giving 2,000 for an insolvent business was that owmg to the repeated failures by Mr. Garrard and his entering into a deed of composition early in 1883 of 12s.
in the which he was unable to pay, and after making a deed of assignment' for tho benefit of his creditors, his credit was entirely lost. I thought that by the introduction of capital the business might be restored. There was no capital to buy materials or to execute orders. Amongst the eight directors were Mr. Chandler and Mr.
Frost. I knew that Chandler had filed his petition and got his discharge, and that he paid 18s. in the Frost subscribed 25 towards the business. Young Garrard was another director, as also was Mr. Juggings, one of the workmen employed in tho business.
Mr. Raphael was not appointed receiver and manager of the business. I have never mentioned the names of Ryman and Susman to Mrs. Garrard. They were creditors of the estate of Garrard, and I asked them to beeeme subscribers and take np their debts against the company in the shape of shares.
The company was registered-on the 23rd October. I was in the company's office at 44, Brook-street, the other morning. I have been there twioe since the 23rd inst. I did sot break in I was admitted there. Mr.
Poyser Did you take any papers away from the office on these occasions or either of them? Witness I did. On both occasions? On one occasion. Which was that On the last occasion. Mr. Poyser asked for the date..
