Curious Scene In An English Court

Excitement was created in Canterbury, England, by a freak of Capt. Liddelf, of the Tenth Huesars. Attending eourt to testify against a deserter, he did not take off his cap. His attention was directed to this fact by the presiding Justice, whereupon the Captain pointed to his sword, and explained that in acoordance with the regulations of the service it was his duty while wearing arms to remain coyerad. He removed the offending headgear while being swom, but immediately replaced it in order to testify against the deserter. On the foliowing morning a similar scene took place when Capt. Liddell again attended to watch the proceedings, and sat, as before, covered. He was asked by the presiding magistrate to remove his cap, and courteously reminded that apology was due to the Bench for his persistent rofusal to do so on the previous day. Capt. Liddell refused either to apologiae or uncover. The Chairman directed him to retire, and Capt. Liddell was informed that the course he had chosen to pursue would be communicated to the Horse Guards. But the next day after this the Captain thought better of it, and on entering the court removed his cap, and, addressing the Bench, said that in the course he liad adopted ho meant no disrospect.