The Statesman. — London, England, 1818-09-07 00:00:00

1 • - :. ~~i r ~ . wit 1 4 . • • • .• MOST EXTENSIi. fr g FogGERIES. Saturday afternoon a most.insperlent investigation look place before liltitAlln Biawit, Fag. at Bow. sfreet, respecting forgeries to an enormous amount, supposed to be committed by a Gentlemen of high consideration in the trading and mercantile world.— Frilay information was received by the worthy Magistrate above mentioned, of . f everal forgeries, but of one definitively, and he accordingly directed. W. 11.itol to go (armed with proper authority) in pursuit of the Gentleman who was suspected to have committed the offeAce. This Gentleman (for we on• derstand his former habits and pursuits entitle him to that appellation) was found by Bond seated iii a Kentish Town stage, near Staples inn, he having rode an appointment to dine with a friend at Kentish Town. The officer, with every feeling of kindness towards the unfortunate Gentleman, communicated his errand with all possible delicacy to him, and con. veyed him to the office,. where he underwent a cur sory examination before Mr. Birnie, during which time he kept one of his hands in his coat near his breast, and the worthy Magistrate tosiceiviug that he either was meditating self.destrUction, or wits anxious to destroy instruments which he knew would appear in a criminal shape wing him, - ordered the officer to take him out end search his person diligent. ly ; this oas done, and in one of his pockets was found a knife fully este - elated to effect that which Mr. Dirnie had contemphrted. Upon this occasion the charges against the Prisoner were only of a sus. picious nature; there being no positive or tangible proof against him ; he was accordingly remanded for waamination on. Stturday. Mr. Birnie, however, with that precaution which always guides him, made it imperative uvou the officer to cause the Prisoner eo,be watched most narrowly during the whole of the eight; this order was strictly complied with by Bond, Who 'stated that his captive had experienced a most restless night, and he_had felt it his duty to take from him his neckerchiefs, and every garment like ly assist him in the horrid act of suicide. — The documents foetid upon him had, in the interim, qndergone an investigation, and the- result was, that long before the Prisoner's esesuination, John Elwes, Esq. son of the late eccentric and parsimonious Gentleman of that name, appeared, and being asked by Mr. Birnie if he had been in the habit of accept ing bills for large amounts, said, to the hest of his recollection he bad not, in the whole course of his life, accepted more than two. Shortly after three o'clock the accusing parties had arrived, and the Prisoner (as brought in and placed at the her, Ile is a fine athletic man, estretnely well dressed and pow. tiered. He was placed at the bar, and upon seeing Dir. Elwes, appeared rather affected by his pre sence: he immediately leaned his head upon his band, and continued in that posture during the greater part of the examination. He answered to the name mf " Mr. Adams ;" and it appears that his name is Balllunur 'Mama, residing at Beeuleo, pear South ampton • be has been an eminent ship-beilder, and is sta ted have built several 74 gun ships, and has, it would seem,•heretofore possessed character and /. 1 means, which have entitled him to the best consider ation of some of the first people in the metropolis. Indeed Mr. Snow, of the bsokisig-house of Snow end Paul, upon whom be is.supposed to have forged to the amount •of 19001. stated that he had heels epos intimate terms with them for these last twenty years. Mr. George Johnson, of the firm of Hurd end Johnson, solicitors, of the inner Temple, stated, that be knew the Prisoner. On Friday he came to witness and asked him to discount the bill produced for 2001. Witnees accordingly gave him a cheque for 1971. 10s. upon the banking-house of Messrs. Gosling and Sharpe, deducting the difference (21. 10s.) for the discount. The cheque produced was the one he gave the Prisoner. The bill was nearly as fol. lows.:-- " Bunten. Seer. k—SlOl.: Two months *flee date pay to asy order in London, two hundred pentode, for value received. " B. ADAMS." To Messrs. Charles Brook and Co. Smith:impost,. created 'ot Messrs. %Mimes and Co. Bankers, London. Charles Brook ocd Cu. accepted for Self and Co. " . ct nulifitT SNOW." •• The chute was proved to be a fcsfsery t , • Win. Bond, belonging to this 0 cf , stated that to took the Prisoner into custody, an, Friday after noon, and he foand,upon him the pocket-book pro. duced, with its contents ; and in his pocket lie found a five pound note and a few other notes. The Ave Pound note was proved to he one of those given in payment of the cheque, and the contents of the pocket-book were chiefly other bills of exchange, ready for negocietion, which *mooted in between 3 and 40001. among which were two upon " George Elwes, Esq. High-street, Mary-le-bonne,"- which were shown to that Gentleman, and who pronounced them forgeriei. There were two others upon Messrs. Snow and Co. tone for 10001. and another for 7001.. Mr. Snow.—Mr. Adams will you tell us what you have done with the other monies ? Prisoner.—No; I do not choose to tell you. Mr. Stastss.—Mr.•Adems, if you have any thing lit I shoe be happy to hear it; Ido not at the say __ppy . ; same time wisisjou to say a word if you are not in. clined--perhaps it weeldbe mere humane in me to r erommpud you not to s l ay any thing. . , Mr. Adams.— I &auk you, Sir; I do sot wish to say any thing. Mr. Bitters then stated to him that he felt it his duty to apprize him, as he did all persons placed in a similar situation, that the Sessions were very near et hand, and If be was anxious to procure legal as- sistance, he ought to lose no time in obtaining it. He was then fully committed to Newgate for On Friday night, about nine o'clock, fear fellows were observed by • woman to cut .away freesia cart which was proceeding towards town along the Kent road, two trunks, with which they made off across the fields. The woman attempted to go after, the . cut to inform the driver of the circumstance, ,fit hen, being observed by the robbers, two of theraysturned to the road, and with horrid imprecations threatened to murder her if she did not immediately walk away In an opposite direction. This she did, but gave rtt alarm- at the first public-house she came to; when several persons, with Hare, the constable, went in' pursuit of the villains. One of the trunks, contain• itie a quantity of valuable bid furniture, was found 11,3 field, but the robbery escaped with the other. b 1 a' ~ 7 1! •. , TP " POLICE. Mstsitow.wbusa...—Saturday, according to the an nual custom, • number of persons, chiefly juvenile, were charged with committing offences in Bartholo mew Fair. The parties coosisted principally of pickpockets, of individuals for assault, and of dittos-, derly characters. We were glad to perceive, how ever, that the number of offenders were considerably diminished, compared with those who disgraced former years. The accused were nearly all omit hack to the Coupler, as the best place of security until the carnival has ceased.' • AN INCORRIGIBLE ROSUE. Jonet,was charged with robbing a Gentleman of his pocket-book, in the neighbourhood of St. Paul'', a few days since. The Prisoner, it turned out, *as one of • party charged with felony, who effected an escape from prison about two years ago. On that occasion, he no sooner had freed himself from his irons, than he for warded them back to the keeper. and. in a polite note, assured him that he had no desire whatever again to wear 66 the galling chain!" lle is, however, once more "lb 'Lob's pourid." INFAMOUS FRAUDS IN THF. FAIR, GUILDHALL.—The Inquest of the Ward of Far ringdon Without appeared on Saturday at this office, and stated, that among the many frauds which had been practised for years in Bartholomew Fair, none appeared to be carried to *realer extent and infamy than the use of false and unstamperl weights. Many of the venders its and about the fair, on the pewit occasion, refused to eihihit their weights, but the number shown and seised was Very great. The question now was, how the fraudulent party should be proceeded against, and the City Solicitor being present, gave it as his opinion, in unison with that of the Magistrate, that the offenders should be brought up by information belays Iwo Aldermen. It was next enquired, ,whiiiiner the Ward, to which the Inquest belonged, should prosecute, or the City ; and it was resolved, that the questions should be sent before the nest Court of Aldermen for their decision. Queest.sousne.---On Saturday, Edward Hawker was charged with robbing Mr. W. Chappell, of No. 1, Buckingham-rew, on the highway, of a gold seal and watch-key. Last Friday week, about 10 o'clock in the evening, Mr. C. was within • few yards of his own door, when a fellow rushed from the door of the Grey Coat School, and snatched at his watch. The ring broke, - and the thief only got the seal and ke%, with which he escaped. Margaret Smith - now swore to the identity of the Prisoner ; she was the only per. son in the street at the time besides Prisoner and Mr. C. and she joined in the cry of 46 Stop thief I"—lte mended. John Pritchard, a mere youth, was charged with putting off a 11. Bank of England note, istrooing it to be forged. The Officer who took him into cus. tody stated, that upon his presenting the note in pay. went for some articles of dress, and its being sus. pected, he prevaricated very much, at one time saying be lived here,at another time there : that first he had received the note from a Jew ;nest from a young man be knew ; and again from his aunt. Upon search. ing him; there were found two genuine notes of 11. each, eight half-crown pieces, and other money. The Prisoner was remanded for further examination. UNiort-HALL.—On Saturday, Holmes, the night constable of St. George's, applied to the Magistrates, and made the following statement:- lie was one of the persons who, on Sunday night last, was grossly' assaulted by Captain Montague, late of the 22c1 dragoons, who for that offence was brought before the Sitting Magistrate on Monday, and by him ordered to find sureties for his appear. more at the Quarter Sessions. Captain Montague not being prepared with bail, the Magistrate was induced by his representatioes to accept his word of honour, as an Officer and a Gentleman, to appear and bring him proper persons to be his sureties the nest day.— Several days had pa.sed on; and the object of his ap plication was to ascertain whether hail had yet been provided; and if not, he wished to obtain a warrant for his apprehension, it being she determina tion of the Magistrates and GintleMen forming the body of Commissioners, under whose authority the watchmen acted, to indict him at the Sessions for his shameful conduct. Mrs. Marshall, the wife of the Gentlemen who was, in. the first Matinee, assaulted by Captain Montague, was at the time in an ad sluiced stall* of pregoancy, and was so greatly alarmed, that she was takes home in a state of ex treme danger, and apprehensions were still enter. tained for her life. Applicant had been informed that Captainisiontegoe had been taken into custody, and conveyed to a place of safety as a deranged per. son. lie was by no means satisfied that this was the fact; if, however, he was armed with the warrant which he sought, he would not be long in ascertain ing whether it was actually the case. Mr. Serjeant SELLON directed Holmes to apply again on Monday, when the Magistrate would be present by whom the case was heard in the first in. stance, and who was acquainted with all the circus's- StanCeS. . Holmes stated Ms intention to follow Mr. Serjeant Sellon's directions, and withdrew. TOWN -HALL, SOUTHWARK.--On Saturday Daniel Dale was charged as follows:—Margaret Lee, a most respectable looking woman, stated that her hus band Was the mate of a meriliam vessel, -and that she had received a letter from him, Worming her that be expected shortly to land pt Portsmouth, and direct. ing her to meet him at that place. Intending to obey her husband's instructions, and to continue with him at Portsmouth, she disposed of all her goods, packed up her wearing apparel, and delivered the trunk, containing property to the amount of about 401. to the Prisoner, who had lodged in her. house several months, to take to the coach-office. He be . trayed his trust, and absconded with the property ; he was taken whilst endeavouring to procure a passage on board a vessel bound to ltreleod.—Re mantled. Wo ttsitt e. writ iii.-4.10Ce • the commencement of Bartholomew, Fair, get numbers of disorderly boys hare daily collected in ,North.gesen, Shoreditch, who, in the most daring manner, commit all kinds of de predations. On'Srtiuday, however, W. Spencer, a constable, after groat struggle and difficulty, brought a (elle*, named IV. Morris, followed by about 50 of his aetociates, to, the office, and all his implements of gambling, at what is termed "block and white horses."—lie was ordered to find bill." PiIDbINGTOPTSELEGT VES RE • The illAumoots of this angry parish hate, again been boiling over in one of those tomeltious as semblies which they humorously enough deno minate " a Select Vestry." It would be difficult to conceive any adequate cause for the esceSsire asp -liricriYistberroouugslitpeinrstoonaacltiaonnimotoistithyesdeis7lcallyseidniti'. a th n e d diihse cussion of the most simple question. In 'ari account of one of these MPetiniti in our Paper of the 20th July, we stated that • Coinmittee had been appointed at the instance of Mr. Thatcher, to Investigate the accounts of Mr. Shill,late Surveyor of the Highways; and on Thursday last a Vestry was callorlfir the double purpose of receiving the Report of this Committee, and inspecting the cur rent accounts of thr present Overseers and Church. wardens. A considerable number of the Parishioners having assembled by ten o'•lock, Mr. Steckdale, one of the Churchwardens, proposed that his col league, Mr. Bones, should take the Chair. This was objected to by Mr. Butler, who moved as an amendment that Mr. Craig should preside, be being a Gentleman of the highest respectability, and of cool, dispassionate judgment. The scrutiny pre scribed by Sturges Bourne's new Act was then re. sorted to, and ell the p'ersons present appearing eli gible to vote, Mr. Butler's amendment was put and carried. The (bleated patty having thus ascertained that the 'Vestry was still not sufficiently select, com. mowed another scrutiny of a very novel_ kind, and certainly " not to be found in any of the books." — They moved the expulsion:of one person from the room, becsase they suspected him of the heinous crime of being connected with a Newspaper, and .because he had not paid any rate. This person, in 'reply, said he had - not been long enough in the pa rish to lo.ve a rate demanded of him, hut by a clause in the new Act, which they were so fond of quot ing, he was entitled to vote the moment he became liable to berated, and as to his. being connected with Newspaper, eve., if it were proved, be did not !perceive why his presence should be dreaded in an assembly of upright Melt, who were discussing public business. Mr. Oilier, Mr. Barry, Mr. Cirr, and several other most respectable Gentlemen, also observed to the same effect ; hut all to no purpose, the individual suspected of the base intention of giv ing publicity to the proceedings, was assailed by the most violent abuse, some of the Gentlemen shaking 'their fists, and grinning in his face ; others vo ciferating "No short-hand writers-- no news mongers," and many, in spite of common sense, continued to form a kind of bass accompaniment to this precious performance, by calling on him " to show his last rrceipt." Thus, for about an hour, the sacred edifice of the church re•echoetl to malevo lent and almost frantic txclomations, sod a clamour which would have disgraced even Billingsgate. At length something like a momentar y silence being oh. tamed, the (;eutleman observed, that in considers thin of the respectable part of the Assembly, and that their valuable time might no longer be wasted by such idle and irregular proceedings, he would retire, pro testing, at the same time, however, against their right to expel him. Several other exceptions were then takes by the fiction, and after another half hour's violent ebul. lition, (luau* which other friends of 'theirs had dropped in, Mr. Stockdale's 'original motion was put, and his colleague, Mr. Bones, was placed in the Chair by a small majority. The current accounts of the present Parish Officers, were then brought forward, and 'after long and ve hement dispute they were passed. In the course of these acrimonious debates; 'a Mr. Grubb, a staunch partizan of the ruling powers, displayed a vast fund of legal knowledge, arguing for a length of time on the sound policy of excusing a p , or woman from the payment of the rates, 66 because," said Mr. Grubb, 6 4 we shall thereby prevent her having any claim to parish relief." Mr. Grubb's arguments, however, were no sooner concluded than they were oversee by Mr. Butler,who was so uncivil as to recite a line or lion of the " Statute in that case made and provided," and so Mr. Grubb was set at rest, and the poor woman was eacused the payment of the rates, merely because 46 she was not able to pay them." These matters, all and sundry, having been disposed or—Mr.Stock• dale led to the *rand question of the day by bling, ing up the Report of the Committee which had been appointed to investigate Mr. Shill's accounts. The Report fully exculpated Mr. Shill from the supposed defalcation, and at the same. acquitted Mr. Thatcher (the mover of the investigation) of soy blameable motive, such motive having been imputed to him.— This business here appeared to be fairly set at rest, when to the utter astoni,hment of every person ac quainted with the nature of public proceedings, Mr. STOCKDALE, Chairman of the Committee in question, rose to disturb his own Report by moving, " that the Vestry, &c. enter on its minutes their opinion, that Mr. Thatcher's motives were not laud able." Against this unprecedented inconsistency several individuals protested in the strongest manner ; but Mr. Stockanle, nevertheless, persisted sod proceeded to cast reflections on his brethren of the Committee, although repeatedly called to order, particularly by Mr. KENT, a Member of ,the Committee, and the mover of that Resolution its the Report which at tributed to Mr. Thatcher the must laudable motives. Mr. Kent said at the time he moved this Resolution, that he particularly asked Mr. 44 .ockdale whether he was of the same opinion, and he.auswered unequivo cally in the affirmative. He could, therefore, only designate Ms conduct as the grossest inconsistency. Mr. CANN. followed to the sante effect, and labour. a to restore order in the Vestry, which was by this time again lost sight of amidst the must outrageous clamour and confusion. After some time. Mr. Sulu. himself, in a rambling speech, had the delicacy to support Mr. Stockdale's fal!ioll• • itt Mr.OLLlEllitliensisse tot vindicate himself Mem ber of the Committee, from the sti4 na which would rest on. every Member of it, sherlil Mr. Stockdale's strange motion be entertained. Should it be carried, they would establish a dangerous precedent, and render the appointment of Committees a mere farce. A report of Committee should be final and decisive, or where was the advarliage of thr;ir lahndrs. They might as well rem d their opinions by wri'ing on the. 'water. Conciliatory mended, in a most,: and Mr. Thatcher Orel stances which urged tion in questiott. any effect on Mr. Stockdale, admitted that he had - so merely as a matter the Committee. Mr. BUTLER strono Mr. Stockdale, end Mr. STOCIEDALE repli' a pride in opposing hir thought very uncivil, taste, compered himself dog; and Mr. Fle.r ed the said large (I( street snipping at his heels," and when they gat t o the top, continued Mr. S. " the levee dog,inatuad of biting the little dog, contented himself with mauls testing the utmost contempt for his puny annoyer" Mr. FLextver said he at all limes considered Mr. Stock dale as an insignificant —; and wbether af the Newfoundland breed or not, Ito was Minty hai neath his notice. Great uproar followed this discussion; ing o t length, Mr. Stockdale's curious motion was p utili d carried by a small majority ; sundry lean sa d 80 . washed artisans on the back seats being calla:l 9os by Mr. flicks, the [titles collector, nut lop inky vs Iwo they *ere wanted. The stormy assembly soon afterwards loga tt , i .. dually to disperse, but both in the Church and Churchyard, it appeared doubtful, for a long t whether " set.tos" would not take place. At la however, the gates were closed, without soy ad breach of the peace, and the beadles departed to their dinners, ".estossished," no doubt s "at tee I madness of the Gentlemen.' " OLD BAILEY SESSIONS. --4111 P--- . These Sessions, which commence on Weansisdly, will he the heaviest known for many years. By tint subjoined official statement, signed by Mr. Brows, the Governor, it will be seen there are 460 prisoners already committed for trial, among them 179 fethalta. The list gives melancholy proof of increasing dip* vity. Among the prisoners there are manyjoesdie offenders, several of whom are stated to be eilkf 1 ten years of age. This statement is only mad. ap to Thursday night, since which many others hive been sent to New gate for trial, and it is expected that the Sessions Will occupy the time of the Calk far four weeks. The folluwing is a summary state. mans, descriptive of the various offences with which the prisoners severally stand charged:— London Middlesex Murder Burglary . ... I 7 Housebreaking Forgery Uttering forged Notes . Highway robbery Horse-stealing Stealing in a dwelling-house ... . 4 'lb ' Ditto privately in a shop Ditto on a navigable river Maliciously coming 0 1 Receiving stolen goods Frauds Larcenies 3) 11 3 Embezzlement Misdemeanours Various offences for the County Male/ Stealing front (be person Uttering counterfeit cola • 3 69 $9 - Total... 460 - STATE OF NEW OATE, Se m 9. Males. Females. Convicts under sentene , of death Colt. ins under semenee of transportation t . ..r life 1)1). -- ------ 14 yenn Do. .----.--- 7 years .... 16 3i Prisoners under sentence of imprisonment for felony nod misdemeanours .... •.. 27 Prisoners for scat .... ......... .. .. 349 16 110 5b9 179 Tatal in Neirgate ... 578 Among the Prisoners for trial are the two following ells*• dinary commits/hers. viz.: Lawrence Hynes litellorna,sl lo9 W. C. Gregory. alias Iluiland, aged 53,a clergynuto, runwsitird by Sir N. Conant, for writing and sending by the post,scrnsite I;tie_ .11. the superteriptiou hereof visis forged in 'hermitic of Sir Win. Garrott. Km. a Member lit Parliament, in order to ovoid payment of the duty of postage. knowing the wee to br forged."e• W. Id ay wood, gardener, aged 77, committed by T. Clarke, Esq. for having entered the arden of Ike Rev. Jolla Addison. his master. and stolen one cucumber;" thr law Pri soner has been committed ever store the 19th of July s rrevititt. to which time we ate told he bore a good seri diameter. • CORONEIIB' INQUES7S. An Incittest,was pit n. on the sth just., ip Nelrefes rielb ..Idy of W. I)a,. alias Oliver. who put an end to hi, existerair the same morning, by cooling his throat with a razor. W. oar' spy, prisoner eumfined in hi esvgate for treat, said, thideeitised sePTPIi very low in spit its. Ile had hero committed on a chars of torgery ou t Tuesday. They flied to raise his spirits. bo uts complained of his Solicitor pot attending him as he ougbter Wit tsctg succeeded in raising his spirits a - little, by tellioi his he was in a similar situation, and with him '* to hope.' night it was proposed to watch him, as from his saying. ' 'SI not be toe; in this would." they feared he meant souiediin a g set' W ones* went to bed at half-past ten, sad got op m° to relieve the others. Abtrat half-past three. *knew heard I noise, as if the deceased was struggling in his bed, but upon 4 9 '. ink up and feeling, all appeared quiet. In a few miontesafter , the noise was reported as though it proceeded from the IWO. Witness took his candle to examine, and perceived the blood upon the wail. He roused hi• companion, and on their to the body. they found his throat eta. Ile was not quite dead. hut he became soon after completely extinct. A razor was 'picked up in the bed close to the body. From the time of commitment, Otb.deteased had bent much depressed s he "ef t continually, and seldom eat or drank. This evidence was cor roborated, anti proof given as to the apparent alienatito of mind, under which the deceased was supposed to labour. Yea diet— Insanity. An Inquest was taken at the Elephant and Castle, near Re Pancras Workhouse, mu the body of 3. King, a pauper, 01 19 died of an inflammation on his lungs. Tie deceased was foetid in the public road, and taken to the watelphonse, oirere o _, remained two days, although word was sent to the Overseer ei the state he was in. Considerable altercation took plate titm ice the Cmoaer and the Jury. come of the latter wishing " er" recorded, mentioning the Overseer, and stating that t he de.* of the deceased was accelerated by his neglect. At tenc h do folio* ing verdict was recorded—'• dece.,sed died of no r ' tificati )))) in h s stomach. being itaproperly kept two nights the watch-house of St. Pancras." MARRIED. On the 4 211 instant, at St. George's. HanoverArrare...l oha W lately , I.:sq. of the Rookery,Sinifordshire, of the late Wm. St. Atthyn. Esq. mad" youngeta ciutsghter late Samuel Glover, hal. of Abercarne, Monmouthshire. Ilfi.D. At Perth. on the 23d alt, George Keir. of Haltom Mr 9 ' foriutrly of the Honourable it:ttst India COMlNllly'oaresidet te ) . Bost y. -- - L N DON I Prini.ei h. D. Low RNA. NI ° STITESIIBII Civics. No. I,i i:• tbwreouri, !fret-wit- • . ' ••' . . : • ...t ittlaitSt=alo.B**o4o ry aseasutes were now is ein , gentlemanly way ‘ by Mr. Ikety, t intered into a detail of the crrehs' . hieb to set on foot the it% "I No explanation, howerel l i li t tockdale, and his pertimma. lad signed ibe Report,- bathe dor of form, and as Citalsek atat ongly dtprecated the tended* 1 ci Well followed by Mr. hum replied that Mr. F. seamed toms him on etety occasion, wisitibe 4. Mr. S. then, with infinite ge* mself • e a large Newfouedis gney to a little Or, which fella*, dog "all the way up St. Jams's. I.:_ 11.....1. If ....a ....1.-- .i.._ I. 0 1 _.. k