The Express.
London, England, 1861-02-13 00:00:00

THE POLICE COURTS.

DIDNSION•IIOI'SF

Mr. Robert North, a partner in the firm of Nickell and
North, Russia brokers, who stands committed upon the
charge of stealing a large quantity of tallow, value nearly
9000/.. win again placed at the bar of the Man-
sion-house, before the Lord Mayor. Alderman Sir R. Ceeden,
and Alderman Rose, in order that the depositions in this
particular case might be completed, and also that further
evidence might be adduced in support of another charge of
defrauding Messrs. Goss and Co., Russia brokers, of old
Broad-street, of 1,497/., under similar circumstances.
Mr. Gaud, the barrister, instructed by Messrs. Fresh-
field and Co., the solicitors to the bank of England, again
attended on behalf of the prosecution ; Mr. Metcalfe, the bar-
rister, instructed by Mr. Baylie, solicitor, of the Poultry,
appeared, as on the previous occasions, for the prisoner.
Mr. Metcalfe and Mr. Gifford both addressed his Lord-
ship, who then left the court for a short time for the pur-
ple° of conferring with Mr. Goodman in reference to
the ease.

—His lordship, upon his return, said that the result of the
deliberation with Mr. Goodinau had been to confirm him
in the intention he had before formed in his own mind to
commit the prisoner for trial. He had looked very care-
fully at the wording of the original coutract under which
the transaction took place, and he could not fail to see that
the bargain that was made was ooe for •• ready money,"
and the evidence given by Mr. Goss was distinct and clear
to the effect that he would not have parted with the pro-
perty if he bad not believed that he would have got the
money. With regard to the technical form in which the
charge would ultimately be made, he had nothing to do ;
that was a question for the consideration of the gentleman
who would have to draw the indictment, and all he had to
do was to commit the prisoner for trial.
The charge upon which the prisoner was formally com-
mitted was that of stealing a piece of paper of the value of
:twopence, and, in answer to the usual formal question
whether he wished to give any answer to that charge, he
replied that he had nothing to say.
Mr. Metcalfe made an urgent appeal to his lordship to
allow the prisoner to be admitted to bail.
The Lord Mayor said he thought he should not be doing
his duty if be granted the application. He should be sorry
to give any reasons for this determination which might be
painful to the prisoner, but he hal quite made up his mind
not to take buil.
The prisoner was then fully committed on both charges.
THAMES.

A Chinese boy, named John Sydney, who was very well
dressed in the English fashion, with an overcoat and silk
handkerchief across his arm, and whose general appearance,
except his face, was quite English, got into the witness
box, and addressing Mr. Yardley, said —Happy to see you,
sat. Come to thank you, Bar.
Mr. Yardley—l know that face and voice. Where do
you come from?
The boy said he was glad to find the magistrate present
and in good health, and that his worship had done him
such& very great service that he had called with a thankful
heart to express his gratitude.
Mr. Yardley—Tell me the particulars of your case.
What have you to thank me for?
The lad, in a good humoured manner, and with his black
eyes twinkling with delight, said he was taken from Sydney
about three years ago by the captain of an English ship,
who gave him the name of John Sydney, and treated him
very well. He acted as steward to the captain, whose name
was Moudey, and who was master of the ship Resolute.
After he was paid off from the Resolute, about fifteen
months ago, he fell into the hands of a very bed man, who
got possession of his money and property, took him to Ira.
nuns places, and promised to set him up in huskiest. He
was robbed of everything he possessed by the fellow, who
was taken into custody at Gravesend, and upon his trial was
sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment and hard
labour. The magistrate of the Thames police-court
continued the boy, were very kind to me, got nie another
outfit, and assisted me to get ship anal sail to Kurrachee,
and come back to Marseilles, in France, where the ship,
the Chance, was sold."
. .

Howland, an officer of the court, No. 89 H, said he per-
fectly recollected the case alluded to by the Chinese boy,
who was very basely plundered, and could not have gone to
ass again without the assistance of the magistrates of that
court, and a grant from the poor-box fund.
The Boy—Yes, ear, you very kind to me, and so was Mr.
Jones.

Mr. Yardley—Who in Mr. Jones!
Howland—He is the landloni of the Blue Anchor, at the
corner of Dock.street, near the London Duck, who was cer-
tainly very kind to the boy.
The Chinese lad said his wages were left with Mr. Birch,
the Consul at Marseilles, where the Chance was sold, who
promised to send the money to that court.
Mr. Yardley—l have beard nothing of it yet.
The Chinese boy said he had written to the Consul
week ago.
Mr. Yardley—lf that is so the money ought to have been
here by this tune. Perhaps it has been sent to the Marine
Department of the Board of Trade. If it does come here
well lot you know.
The Chinese Lad—Well, car, I thank you, car ; good
afternoon, car; I am all grateful, mar, for your kindness.
Mr. Ynnlley—And you arc really serious?
The boy assured the magistrate that be was ; that he had
got another ship, and that directly he received his wages due
to him from the Chance, he should go to sea again.
Mr. Yanlley—Very well. I believe you Ito be
.a very
good buy.