The Express.
London, England, 1853-05-21 00:00:00

THE POLICE COUBTS.

MANSION-HOUSE.

William Nash, who has undergone examinations at this
court upon charges of forgery, was again brought up. A
new case was brought against him by Mr. Multens, of the
firm of Bush and Mullens, solicitors to the Committee of
Bankers for protection from Felonies and Frauds. Mr.
Robinson attendi.d for the prisoner. The court was crowded
long before the new charge, which is considered as com-
plete against the prisoner, was entered into.
Mr. John J. Robertson, clerk to Messrs. Osgood, Han-
bury and Co., of. Lombard-street, said—bleurs.Wood, Field,
and Ilanbury, of Mark-lane, keep an account at iittr house.
On the 27th of January last, the cheque produced, for
8481. 18e. 6d., was presented to me for payment. I paid it
in five Bank notes of 1061. each, dated sth January, 1863,
and numbered from 3,291 to 3,293 inclusive; four Bank
notes of 60/. each. dated 6th January, 1853, and numbered
from 68,326 to 68,329 inclusive ; five Bank notes of 201.
each, dated 7th January, 1853, and numbered from 37,902
to 37,906 inclusive ; and the balance, 481. 18s. 61., in cash.
Mr. C. Drowning, clerk to Mesas. OrgoodaHanbury,
and Co., said—On the 27th January last, the cheque in
question was presented fur payment by a man named

James Ruidell, 44 and 45, Comptonstreet, SAN servant
to Messrs. Sewell and Cross, said—ln January I was out of
a situation, and on the 2.5 th of that month I alvertised in
the Times for the situation of a light porter or messenger.
On the same evening I received a letter by post, and on the
following morning I went to No. 8, Wardrobe-place,
Doctors'-oommons, the address of the writer, taking the
letter with me. The prisoner came out of the ?alone, and
asked me to go in. Before I went in he asked me for the
letter, end I gave it to him. It was signed "A. Hendon."
He asked me what situations I had fulfilled, wrist situation
I wanted, what wages I required, and what references I
could give. I gave him references to two or three different
persons. He then told me that I we, to call on the follow-
ing day, that he would in the meantime sent to the re-
ferences, and I should receive an answer at eleven o'clock.
On the 27th of January I went again to Wardrobe-place,
and after waiting for some time I saw the prooner, who
said that my references had spoken very will of me. He
then said be had a little business for me to do that morning,
and when I returned he would let me know when I was
to eater his service. Ile first sent me for the Tones news-
paper, which I got, and gave to him. After I returned he
said he was going to entrust me with a cheque ts take to
the bank, and get the money for it. Ile desired me to
write his name "A 'tendon" upon it, and I did so. lie
then told me what sort of notes I was to bring, sod gave
me a small bag to put them in. I took the cheque to the
banking house, and was detained. I did not see the
prisoner again till I saw him in a room in the Mansion-
house, in which there were from eight to ten persons, and,
after looking once round, I saw and identified him.

Cross-exainined by Mr. Robinson-1 was here on the last
examination, during the first part of it. I said I believe
that is the man. I have not signed cheques before this
cheque.
Annie Pratt, servant to Mrs. Knoll, of No. 8, Wardrobe-
place, Doctors'-conamons, said—ln January las: we had
some lodgings to let, and the prisoner came to take them.
I saw the witness Ruddell twice at the house. The prisoner
is the person to whom the lodgings were let.
Cross-examined—The house was occupied by several
lodgers. They were all Greeks. I could point them all
out if I saw them. B,me persons came to sae the lodgers.
I was requested to come here this day fortnight by a person
from Messrs. Bush and Mullen'. I have never seea a per-
son like the prisoner before.
Mr. George Banbury, of No. 23, Mark-lane, of the firm
of Wood, held, and Banbury, said the cheques produced,
8481. 18s. 6d., and 7681. 9s. 4:1., are not the
.genuine signa-
tures of our firm. They purport to be imitations of Mr.
Field's signature. They were not aligned by the asthority
of our firm.

Alderman Hunter ordered that the depositions should be
made out, end stated that he would commit the prisoner on
Saturday week for trial.
The two cheques, one of which succeeded, were presented
on the same day. The suspicion of the house was excited
by the remarkable circumstance of the preseztiag of the
cheque for 7681. 9i. 4d. immediately after the payment of
the cheque for 8481. 18s. Gd. for the same house.
Thomas Harris Wilson, collecting clerk to Hewn. All-
sop and Jones, ale brewers, was charged with hazing com-
mitted embezzlement.

Mr. E. J. Winbash, a licensed victualler, residing in
Bishopsgate.strect, proved that he had paid on Messrs.
Allsop and Jones's account the sent of 71. as. to the pri-
soner, who had entered it in his book.
The prisoner was remanded.
BOW-STREET.

JoArt Nye was charged before Mr. Jardine with cruelly
treating a horse.
The charge was preferred by Mr. H. R. Forster, of 5,
Tillotson-place, Waterloo-road, who deposed to having
seen the defendant with a horse sod cart in Henrietta-
street the previous evening. He was beating the animal
with a large stick, and with all his power, upon a sore on
its back, although the condition of the animal was so deplor-
able that it could scarcely move along.
Constable 711 F, who took the attendant into custody,
described the wounds upon the hone's back and neck, and
the inspector stated that it was one of the wont cases of
the kind that he ever saw. The horse and cart were taken
to the greenyard.
The defendant paid that be lived at Croyden, and had
come up to London with a load of mow to sell for his mother
for her support.
Mr. Jardine observed that this was no excuse for the
ill-treatment of an animal already unfit for work, and fined
the defendant 11., or a month's imprisonment.
Mr. Forster hoped that the horse would not be given
up, at the greenyard, for the purpose of being put to work
again.
MARLBOROUGH-STREET.

Henry AIMS Lawrence, a carpenter, was brought up for
final examination, charged with having obtained, sad at-
tempted to obtain, from various tradesmen, whose premises
had been robbed, considerable sums of money, under pre-
tence of getting back the property and bringing the thieves
to justice.
The prisoner, it will be recollected, was apprehended b
the police, in consequence of having offered to get back
200 watches and ether valuables, stolen from Messrs.
Burchett, jewellers, 131, Oilard-street, ea consideration of
being paid 101. in a particular way, pointed out by the pri-
soner. In addition to nemerous letters to different trades-
men who had been robbed, the polies feted in the pri-
soner'. possession a pocket book, which contained a com-
plete register of jewel awl other robberies of valuable pro-
perty, together with other information, serving to show the
I use the prisoner made of these particulars.
Mr. W. 13urchett's evidence was completed. It was to
the effect that on the 30th of April his shop was entered
by thieve., and property to the amount of 2,6001. carried
off'. On the following Friday he received a letter by post,
purporting to come from one of the thieve., who stated
that if paid 101., he would give suet information as would
lead to the apprehension of the offenders, and that if the
prosecutor accepted the offer, he was to put a piece of paper
with the word " Yes" written on it in; his w.ndow. Thy
prosecutor put the paper in his window as required, and
in the afternoon received a second letter, stating, if the sum
of 101. in gold was deposited under a stone in a gutter in
St. Jaines'a.park at nine o'clock, the writer of the letter
would call at the shop, and communicate all ho knew about
the robbery. Information was given to the police, and the
prisoner was apprehended.
Police constable Smith, A 310, waited in the park, and
about four o'clock in the morning took the p,i.oner into
custody. In the prisoner's possession, besides a quantity
of letters were 24 duplicates arid 23 racing tickets.
Police sergeant Hardwick, 1) 7, said he showed the pri-
soner two letters received by Mr. Burchett, and the pri-
soner admitted they were in his handwriting. The prisoner
gave his address N i. 21, Tabernacl.•-row.
The prisoner iris fully committed on this charge.
In addition to the letters already published, to show the
way in which iho piisoner carried on ),is system of imposi-
ain, the following "negotiations" with other tradesmen
were attempted by the prisoner.
A robbery of jewellery having occurred at the shop of
Mr. Prince, je seller, Ilecktord-row, Walworth, the pri-
soner sent the following letter :
" I.mdon, Monday.—Sir: I have seen the account iu the
papers of this morning of the robbery at your b,use, and
idmire the ingenuity with which It was eerie. 'the papers
fancy it was done by the parties who ransacked Jones's shop
in Vie Strand, and Deane, Dray, and Co.'s, in London-
bridge-street. They are not far out of the way, for I had a

hand in all of them. But I can feel, for my conscience tills
sac I have done wrong. lam a carpenter by trade, and
know all about fastenings, and the best way to enter a place.
My pals don't behave to me as I like, so I have made up
my mind to let the cat oat of the bag and boa them, b,it I
don't mean to catch it myself, if I can help it. Su, if you
are in mind to tip a IW. note, I will tell all I know, and
where the metal is gone. Advertise in the Times, and pro-
mise secrecy, and come down with the money, and I will
out with all.—Your " A Svmastoza."

Au advertisement having been inserted e Tomes,
the following reply was sent
" As I expected Flash Fred is again at liberty. You must
be cautious now you art, as they are not the identical. I
will say had you been more explicit in the advertisement,
and come down with the cash, you would have had all the
swag long ago. Perhaps I shall hear from you stain—if
not this is the last from " A STRANGER."
Another letter was a copy of the letter addressed to
Messrs. Deane and Co. after the robbery, who had inserted
an advertisement in the morning papen at the request of
the prisoner.
The letter in reply was as follows :
" Sirs,—l have seen the advertisement. Now if
you can devise means to let me have half
the amount I named by to-morrow it will do.
as I am watched narrowly by those with whom I
have been connected. As soon as you let me have half the
amount I will tell all the particulars in writing to you.
My companions are in fear; they have threatened my life if
I split. If I get what I ask I will be off to Australia. I
hear my pals have another job in hand, but they won't
let mo know any thing yet. If you agree to my proposal
put the money in gold in a paper parcel, and place it in a
secret spot, which shall be agreed upon."
YOURS AS BEFORE."
. . .

Another letter was to Mr. Cutmore- IwetcTn St.
Anne-lane, who had been robbed, and who was promised
the return of the property if lie placed fire soverogas on a
post in Smithfield ut a time named.

SOUTHWARK,

hniella Robinson, servant to Mr. Davis, landlord of the
Anchor and Hope, Ureat Charlotte-street, Blackfriars-
road, was placed at the bar for final examination, charged
with robbing her employer. The prisoner was the person
in who= box, when she was quitting her =titer's service,
173 sovereigns were found.
The magistrate said that the various articles found in the
primer's Lox having been clearly identified as the pro-
perty of the complainant, he should commit her on that
charge. . . .

Tlie magistrate then granted 101. out of the 173 ro•e-
reigns to go towards the expenses of the prisoner's defence,
but refused to allow any further BUM for her maintenance
in prison, observing that she must put up with the gaol
allowance like others in her situation.

MARKETS.

SUGAR.—The average price of Sugar, the produce of
the British posseasions in America, computed from the re-
turns made in the week ending the 17th May, 1663, is
255.01. Sugar, the produce of the Mauritius, Me.
I Sugar, the produce of the East Indies, 26.. 11d. The
average price of the three foregoing descriptions of Sugar,
jointly, is 245. Dd.

BRISTOL, MAY 20.
Se7cian.—The transactions reported since our last are
chiefly confined to floating cargoes of Havannas, at about
forum quotations. In West India some further progress
has been made in new Borbadoes, nt steady rates. lie tillers'
produce has been dealt in to some extent, but prices show
no signs of improerment.
Of rum we are without any supply.

COTTON.—LIVERPOOL, MAY 20.—The advice, from
the United States, preserving the same tone and tendency
as heretofore, our market, under such influence, has gra-
dua ly become stronger and more confident. We can say
but little as to any actual advance of price, although the
middling and better qualities of American descriptions are
very firmly held, and have, perhaps, a leaning upward. At
the same time, the ordinary and inferior sorts, of which
there is a great abundance, are quite unmoved, and heavy
on the market. Long stapled qualities of all kinds are un-
changed, and the same may be said of Surats. Our quota-
tions, therefore, will remain as before. The committee of
brokers place fair Uplands at Gjd., Mobile at Gjd., and Or-
leans at 61. 12,690 Afiserican, 380 Surat, 80 Maranham,
90 Bshia, and 210 Pernsm, are reported to have been taken
on speculation ; 4,600 American, 1,000 Surat, 100 Bengal,
40 Maranham, 80 Bahia, and 50 Permit, for expert. Sales
for the week, 51,330 bales.

WOOL—Laens, MAY 20.—Being Whitsuntide week,
there has been a partial holiday observed. and consequently
there has been little doing in wools. The wool sales, which
opened in London on Thursday, has also had the effect of
rendering business quiet. The prices quoted both foreign
and English wools have been without any alteration during
the past week.

HOSIERY, Ace.—LittcEmit, May 20.—As this is a holi-
day week, there has been little doing in the warehouses A
great difficulty is experienced in Establishing the advanced
prices in manufactured goods. Wools and Yarns remain
firm, and it is expected will continue so.

CORN.—CIISLICIFORD, May 20.—The sappy of Wheat
was moderate to-day, and all tka finest samples of red and
white realised the prices of lut week, but a large propor-
tion being out of condition, was difficult of disposal, even at
a reduction of ls. per qr. Beans scarce, and rather dearer.
Barley: The season being nearly over for malting, prices
are nominal; grinding as well sold.

LINCOLN, May 20.—We had a small show of Wheat
at our Exchange to-day, which was taken off at fully last
week's prices. Very little doing in Barley and Oats.
There was a good inquiry for Beans. Wheat, red, 425. to
48s. ; white, 48s. to 60s. Barley, 295. to 341. Oats, 18s. to
20.. Beans, 395. to 41e.
Livritecior, MAY 20.—The arrivals from Ireland and
coastwise, since Tuesday, have been insienificant, and from
foreign ports we have only received 6,926 quarters wheat,
55-.; sacks and 1,406 barrels flour. The exports in the same
tiros comprise 261 qrs. wheat, 1,463 quarters Indian corn,
286 loads oatmeal, 621 tacks and 965 barrels of flour. The
trade, influenced as u,ual by fine weather, has been quiet,
however, prices bare been generally well maintained in the
business dune. At this day's market there was only a thin
'attendance of the town and country trade ; however, a good
consumptive demand was experienced for wheat and flour
at the full prier sof Tuesday. Oats and oatmeal met with
a moderaly good oak, at late rates. Barley, beano, and peas
were withou tany alteratioa in value or demand. Tke same
remark applies to Indian corn. In floating targnes no
transactions transpired. Arrivals into Liverpool and Run-
corn from the 17th to the 19th May inclusive : Wheat,
6,014 qrs. ; Barley, 10; Malt, 867 ; Oats, 644 ; Beans, 686 ;
Indian Corn, 1,730; Oatmeal, 310 sacks; Flour, 682 sacks
and 1,046 barrels. Exports to Ireland: Wheat, 236 qro ;
Indian Corn, 1,390; Indian Corn Meal, 160 barrels; Oat-
meal, 93 sacks; Flour, 328 sacks and 250 barrel/.

WAKEFIELD, May 20.—We have a Food arrival of
Wheat this week; a fair proportion is foreign; the trade is
firm, and for all fresh qualities last week's prices are main-
tained; inferior sorts meet slow sale. Barley as before.
Oita and Shelling without alteration. Beans are Is. per
qr. dearer. Little passing in other articles. Imports during
the weLk: Wheat, 10,780 qrs.; Barley, 1,416; aits, 807;
Beans, 622; Peas, 76; Rapeseed, 70; Shelling, 100 loads.

COALS.—LoNnow, MAY 20.—Ships at market, 17;
sold, 15.—Carr's Hartley, 175.; Wyl2m, 15s. 91.; Wabs
End Bell, 16s. GI. ; Walls End Braddyll, 17s. 6d.; Walla
Eld Plummer, 17s. 91. ; Walls End Haigh Hall, 17s. ;
Walls End Kelloe, 17s. Gd. ; Walls End South Kelloe, 17s. ;
*Walls End Tees, 14s. ; Aberanam Merthyr, 252. ; Grey's
West Hartley, 16s. Gd. ; Llangennach, 235. 6d ; hlyer's
Stone Coal, 30s.