The Express.
London, England, 1864-01-06 00:00:00

MARLBOROUGH-STREET.

:,ORDERLY CONDUCT AT THE BURLINGTON-ARCADE.
"geatlemen" named Jolt.' Buck and George Thwart.,
reaiding at Shooter's-bill, Woolwich, were charged
. Mr. Tyr whitt. with being drunk and creatieg a die-
in Piccadilly, and Bock was farther charged with
:mug Sergeant Henry Atwell Allele, 20 C.
.Iry Hyatt, night constable at Burlington-arcade, said
to deiesdants came to the Piccadilly end of the Bur-

;.n-arcade yesterday evening, about..balf.put 8, the
-= at the time being closed, ■nd his orders being not to

• any persons in after 8 o'clock except the inhabitants.
defendants, who were very drunk and riotous, tried to
e their way into the arcade, notwithstanding
told them they would not be permitted
,nter. and that drunken persons were not permitted to
any time. As they caused a large crowd to arum.
ud were very unruly, evidently being out for an even-
. • s:.ree. he sent for a constable and gave them in charge.
been the constable for eight years, and it was the
. .

s.he bad brought to the eonrt,.thoueh he had often

t, threaten young geetlemeo. (langiaer.)
rze..nt Henry Allen. 20C, said—On going to the Arcade
found the two desedents there, both of them in a state
.st.mication. The last witness wanted to keep them
...in entering the Arcade, but they persisted in trying to
• so, and refused to leave. After some persuasion he
'.Se sergeant) got them to leave. and they went a short du-
,ace and got up a crowd, Buck saying he would not leave
e place, bet would be locked up ; and oc taking him into
Atody (boding all persuasion useless), be became very
lent, and struck him (the sergeant) in the face. and then
hold of him by both thighs and tried to throw him
cer his head, and allthe way to the station was very via-
• rt.
Myatt said that MOM/s tried to persuade Ruck to leave.
said he did not think it was so late ; he wanted to
bootmakar, and be was pushed violently, en he
Mr. Tyrwhitt fined Buck 40a., or a month, and discharged

t .mu, at the same time stating that the inhabitants lard •
diet right to shot up the arcade. even in the middle of the
.r if they thought proper, and if they did not close it at
~;ht they would have all aorta of persons there.
MA RYLEBONE.
(Irmo • IL LNK CB•RACTII TO • Timm
.r.,w Howard, a luly residing at Tautitoo, appeared this
.•ining before Mr. Knox to aua.sr the following charge,
"that she did on the 13th of October, 1863, falsely per-
nate a mistress, and did thee and there in writing give a
eh amder to one Anne Wingate. a person offering her-
to be hired u a servant to Mr. John Boldero, contrary
the statute:: de.

Mr: it'arrand,SOlicitor to the Society for the Prosecution
! ten, Swindler,, &c.' attended to prosecute ; Mr.
zzh, barrister, attended for the defendant.
It may be as well to state that the female Anne Win-
n:- obtained a situation in the establishment of Mr.
:•-.ldero, of the firm of Spencer, Turner, and Boldero, of
I.:.•on•grove, by means of a false character. Shortly after
Leen in her place robberies became frequent, and
roman was actually caught in her depredations, and
Lusband was found to be the receiver. A good
_Toznt of property was missed by Mr. Boldero. The par-
-• Are now awaiting their trial.
The defendant pleaded guilty to the charge of giving the
fde character.

ir:Slelghs;id—The circumstances under which the de-
'end..nt wee induced to give that character are these
H.,ward is a lady of great respectability, residing
Taunton with her loother, who ham a large farm there.

:6 her brother and slaters have come here to day to
t, her respectability. She is the daughter of •
:.:1•-man holding a responsible position in the Island
cue department, and also related to the lord of the
k•isor. Mt.. Howard is well acquainted with the Win-
g is family at Tomtits,, who are very respectable people.
i•ce also knew the woman Anse Wingate for years,
....I used to visit her when she resided there. Anne
W ite departed from Taunton and its neighbourhood. and
••• r hal no doubt committed depredatioos there similar to
she lid done her-, but this lady thought that she bore
irreproachable character. She (the lady) received a
-.er fr..in relegate. and in ignorance. midmost improperly,
c. I believing she would be doing a kindness to • human
1-.14. fell into the trap. The letter she received was to
tne tattooing effect :—" Mies Howard, I hope you will not
k I am taking a liberty when I ask you for • great
tarour. 1 am married, and my husband is going
ta Dublin for two years, and I shall have to
remain in London, and most get another situation.
I have tried to get one, but I am always objected to oil tic-
cunt of my being married. I shall be thankful if you
nll
.give me a twelveronnth'a good character. I shall alsrpys
think kindly of and be grateful to you," &c. Miss Howard
had been drawn into the trap through overweening good
nature. She is new aware of the great sin against society
which she has committed. Ido trust, as she has thrown
lerself upon the mercy of the court, that you will be as
..i..ei,t ea you can, and indict only • small penalty.
The following written character was then read by Mr.
r,-,es Howard presents her compliments to Mrs.
• tern, and begs to say that during the long time Anne
11....4at0, was in her service, I always found her strictly
,est, sober, active, cleanly, and industrious. She can
tr...:r recommend hero a good servant. Mooktoo. Oct. 29."
51r. Knox -lo a simple matter of this sort 1 have only
• :Ty to lairform. That is to protect the public, and to
: them from what Wray from being imposed
• n ky such recommendatioce as that given by the
••• n tacit. By this practice any thief, burglar, house-
tr,--icer or cut-throat can get into a service when any
of depredation might be committed. In this CllBlll
• ') gives a character to • moat bad thief, who gets into Mr.
• •i• 1.0.11 service and then commit. • most abominable

-ry. The offenceis a most direful an, and I hope this
a weenie( to people in her positioo against sillK
...e.haracters. I have the option of reducing the penalty,
t.t I ihall not in this case. I cannot help slaying that the
• • :41.,0t has acted scandalously for one in her position. I
..; the full penalty of 201. and 10.. costa, or imprisonment
r three months.

SOUTHWARK.
ROBBERS BY A PUBLICAN'S sERVABT.
a young man, about 20 years of ego, wee
b. fore Mr. PArtridge, charged with ateshog 191.
• the property of his employer, Mr. Henry Pelle,
•1 victualler, sod loadlord of the Anchor public-
14nkeitle.

r... pnmecutor deposed that on Whit-Nowday in the after-
' Le mot the prisoner to tbs London Joint Stock Beak
" ' •he Tie. for 19/sa. Bd., which be wee to cash for silver
• nog it beck to him immediately. Tbe prisoner did not
:end on witness goiwg to the bank on the following
'found that the primmer bad received the amount
eer, and absconded. Witness at once proceeded to
• 11,.—wvtion and gave information of the robbery, but
, ',thing of the prisoner until Tuesday night. when
,r. 4 him in custody at the Stones.sod police-station.
Partridge asked him how long the prisoner had been
_ _ _

tneis replied about four monthe, and he believed he
• rmt, or be would not have entrusted him with the