The Express.
London, England, 1867-09-25 00:00:00

MIDDLESEX SESSIONS.

(Before Mr. P►yne.)

Rowland Smyth, 21, • respectable-looking man, described
as a schoolmaster, a missionary, and of superior education,
wasplaced in the dock, charged with steeling a watch and
chain and other articles, of the value of 71., the property of
Walter Watson, in a dwelling-house.
It appeared that the prisoner got into company with the
tor, who is a carpenter, living at 34, Upper Car-
le-street, and lodged in the same house with him. The
prisoner, who, by his style of address, quite justified the
description in the calendar that he was "of superior edu-
cation," broke open the prosecutor', box and stole pro-
perty worth 71., which he pawned at Mr. Robinson's,
Mortimer-street. When taken into custody by Mills, 74
8, the prisoner confessed his guilt, and said he was sorely
temptixi.
The prisoner, who pleaded guilty, addressed the court
in a plausible tone, said he had lately been suffering from
an attack of the yellow jaundice, and when in that state
be scarcely knew what he was about. He was 'nay of
the offence with which he stood charged and had oral to
Day that he yielded to a sudden temptation, for which he
hoped God would forgive him. He had testimonials to
his high character, and hoped his lordship would exercise
mercy towards him.
Mr. Payne inquired if he bad any witnesses heiwished
examined, or would send for anyone I
To which the prisoner replied in the negative.
Constable 74 8 said the prisoner was an assistant to •
missionary in Lissen-grove. He had not been convicted
before.

Mr. Payne said it was a bad offence robbing a man of his
clothing. The sentence was twelve months' Imprisonment
with herd labour.

THE POLICE COURT&

MANSION-40IISE.

A respectably-dressedlM:B, who stated ;bat he was a
solicitor, but refused his name and address, was charged
with assaulting William Ainger, pollee constsble, No. 618.
The constable stated that on Monday evening he was on
duty in Upper Menial-street. At eight o'clock the de-
fendant went to the door of No. 153, and puUed the bell.
After waiting about half a minute he crossed the street.
The constable told bim that people resided on the pre-
mises, and that they would answer the door shortly. The
defendant said, "Do you know who I am ; you are my
servant—what is your name ?" The constable said if he
wanted his number it was on his collar, and turned to
the light. Defendant said, "Turn about." The
constable turned his back to him and went
away to Suffolk-lane. Defendant crossed to the
door again, and somebody answered the bell ard spoke to
him. Afterwards be went to the constable in Suffolk-lane
end said, "I want your name." The constable replied,
" I won't give you my name, you can take my number."
Defendant said, "I demand your name." The oonstable
thereupon walked away, but defendant followed him,
stating that he would make him remember who he was,
and that he would follow him till be obtained his name.
The constable told him to go away and not annoy him, but
defendant caught hold of him by the collar, repeating that
he would have his name before he left him. The constable
then took him into custody.
The defendant said he certainly considered the officer
was interfering with him, and he accordingly asked his
name and number. He could not see the number by the
gas light. The constable's statement was perfectly true
and correct.

The Lord Mayer—l suppose you were not sober?
Defendant sod he had had some wine, but he was sober,
and knew perfectly well what he was doing.
The Lord Mayor—lt appears to me the offioer realised
much provomtion.
Defendant did not think he was so pressing as the officer
stated.

The Lord Mayor aid the annanoe was totally unpro-
voked, as the Meer had conducted himself with the
greatest courtesy. The act allowed a penalty of 51., but
as it was only a slight attack, he should only Inflict a line
of 20e.
BOW-STREET.
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Mr. F. H. Lewis, tiebOriliTter, made the following ap-
plication to Mr. Flowers :
Mr. Lewis said—l am saes you will allow me, as a
member d she bar, to say a few words in my own personal