The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1868-10-10 00:00:00

HALESOVirEN.

TIM Can OF THE REV. 11. RICHARDNO'N.—A meeting
of the feoffees of the Halesowen Grammar School was
held at the Public Office, on Tuesday, under the presi-
cleric', of the Rec. J. 01.1 field, Quinton, bi take into con-
sideration the charges made against Mr. Richardson by
his servant, full particulars of which have appeared in
oar columns. After a short discussion, it was unanim-
ously agreed that all the charges brought against Mr.
Richardson were totally without foundation, and there
was not the slightest imputation on his character.
FORTHCOMING F.txx.—lt has been decided by a com-
mittee meeting held at Mr. Hachette Cock Inn, under the
presidency of Mr. J. Wade, that Mr. Moseley should
supply the bullock for the forthcoming fair, Monday,
October llh. and sell the name in the Bull Ring at ad
per pound. Mr. Rollie' and Mr. Robinson sent in ten-
ders for the same, but, after a rather noisy discussion,
the maj fray was in favour of Mr. Moseley, who was
awarded the order.

Feitious Ouirixo.—At the Petty Sessions, on Tuesday
last, before E. Moore, F. Gem, and F. L. Smith. Esqra.,
Arthur Male was charged by Superintendent Overend
with furious driving on the 21st ult. Police-conetable
Roe and Police-sergeant Kennedy proved the offence, and
defendant was fined 5a and costa; in default 2.1 days iu,-
prisonment.

CHAIWE or STEALINO Punt Joseph Walker and
William Hoberta were charged with stealing a quantity
of fruit on the 25th ult, the property of Miss Attwood,
of The 11awne. Yolice-constabie Smith proved that he
saw the two peisoners take a quantity of walnuts and
pears on tine above date in the complainant's orchard.
Nathaniel Smith proved that the value of the fruit was
2d. Ile had often been robbed, as lousy as two pots a
day, and tite damage dune to the fence was 2s tint. Walker
was lined fit, and ordered to, pay Sd damage. in default
14 days. Roberts was fined Is, and 31 the damage, arid
costi iu ilefault 21 days.

CORRESPONDENCE.
we oriels it to he distinctly nuderetood that by inserting
lettrrs not thereby idrntify ourseN4
with the 1/I,llliollll qj our Cofferpondeate•

THE CHANGE AGAINST MR. WEBSTER, OF
BLACKHEATH.
To the Itlitor tf the " Obserrer."

Sin,—l request permission to make a brief allusion
to the Magisterial enquiry recently made against Mr.
Webster, of Blackheath.

During the trial the MiNcitor, acting under the instruc-
ticns of the pro...odors, made disparaging remarks im
reference to Mr. Timmins. of Dudley, for employing the
services of defendant, and countenancing his illegal
practice. Now, Mr. Editor. lamin a position to liters
that some of these hooeottenble, prosecutors have permitted
that conduct to be insulted in another, which they hese
practised themselves without scruple. Letters were
produced in Court, which through some legal technicality
defendant's solicitor was denied the privilege of reading.
These letters demonstrate beyond doubt, that isne of
these
.totiourable prosecutors has lately made arrange-
ment. with !qr. Webster to vaccinate for him, and has
paid for cases racc;d•ted. These letters also show that
another of the liempirai....l, prosecutors hss frequently en-
gaged the services of defendStit, and in return attended
cases on his behalf. These Intim', give rvidenee too,
that • third member of the lonouritiete clique, has re-
peatedly requested Mr. Webster to give attendance to
his cases. .

These facts (deduced from letters, which if necessary
will be published) will enable the public to form a proper
estimate of the boasted dignity, and exalted principle of
men, who having to their advantage engaged the service.
of defendant, now meanly take occasion to p:osecute him
for illegal practice. Surely the outrageously insulting
remarks which the solicitor made on the occasion res-
pecting Mr. Titlllllil.l. might be more appropriately dir-
ected ilgaiust the chief movers in this harsh case of
prosecutttm.
I am, your.,
FAIRPLAY,