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commit any assault, which the watchman could prove, into whose
charge he was given.
The niett constable said, that when the Colonel was brought to
the watch house, the Captain at first said he only attempted to as-
sault him, but subsequently said that he did assault him.
Colonel Morphew—Hear that, now, your Worship ; I think its
very hard I should have been taken to the watchhouse.
Mr. Cosaws said, it was by no means creditable to hlm to be
at a ganibllng.house till that unreasonable hour, and if he had not
gone there he would no: have endured the hardship of the watch.

31orpliew admitted die truth of the Magistrate's remarks.
The Alar,ittrate said it was quite clear no assault had been com-
mitted, therefore he must discharge the Colonel.
Captain Richardson said, that as he intended to bring an action
against the Colonel, perhaps he would favour him with his
address.
The Colonel said he resided at No. 25, Gmsrenor.place, and tru
at all times ready to meet any proceedings he might think proper
to institute.

The parties thee left the office.
UNION-HALL.

Cnanor car AIIIAVI.T.—Mr. and aln. Whitmee, of No. 51
Wellington-terrace, ItheAfriars'-road, both of whom, it will he re.
conceits', attended at this office on Tuesday last, upon which occa-
sion a very extraordinary investigation took place respecting an ex-
tensive burglary and robbery committed in their house, during
their absence at Covent-garden Theatre. Since the publication of
the circumstances of the inquiry before the Magistrate, It appears
that Mrs. Whitmee had been violently assaulted by the kept-mis-
tress of one of the persons who was strongly suspected of having
been implicated in the robbery. Yesterday morning, Mr. Whit.
nice, accompanied by his wife and one of /11 r. II anner's clerks, came
before the Sitting Ma(,•istrate, Ai. Swabey, Esq., for the purpose of
complaining of a violent and unprovoked assault, which had been
committed on Mrs. 'Whitinee the previous night, by a woman
named Mary Anne Ball, who, it was stated, cohabits with a per-
son named Honeyaian. The latter individual, it will be re-
membered, was stated by Ales. Whitmee's servant girl as having
been in that lady's house the day on which the robbery was accom-
plished, and who, at the desire of Mrs. 11'hitniee, concealed him-
self in the back kitchen, when some visitors came to the door and
got out unperceived at the rear of the house. The constable at the
Surrey watch-house stated, that Mary Anne Ball was brought to the
wateli-house the night before, charged with having committed a
violent assault upon Mrs. Whitmee; that two housekeepers entered
into recognizances fur her appearance the following morning at this
office, but that she was nut then in attendance to answer the com-
plaint. The Magistrate, in consequence, ordered the case to stand
over ; and in the mcan.time Mrs. AVhitmee was indulged with a
chair. When she sat down she appeared to be labouring under
considerable agitation of mind, and we observed Mr. Whitmee
paying her all the attentions of a devoted husband. After the
' Magistrate had waited for a considerable time, and no defendant
apinaring, an officer, accompanied by one of the party who was
bail for the defendant, was despatched to the residence of Honey.
man, in order to bring her up in custody; but they returned un-
successful, stating that she was not to be found.
The Magistrate here observed, that of course the defendant's re-
cognixamvs would be entreated, but upon perusing the instrument,
it was discovered that the constable had made a blunder, which
tendered them useless. The Magistrate then directed Alm. VVhit-
mee to state the nature of the charge which she had to make against
Mary Anne Ball, and he would instantly grant a warrant for her
apprehension.
Whitenee stated, that on the precious night, between six
and seven o'clock, while she was sitting in the drawing-room with
her husband, a loud knock came to the street doer, which was
opened by the servant maid, when a female asked her if her mis-
tress was at hunte. On being answered in the affirmative, the wo-
man said, •• I want to see Mrs. Whitmee." She Mrs. W.) hear-
ing the inquiry, went down stairs, and the moment she got into the
assage, a woman, whose rel.'. name is Mary Anne Ball, ran at her
like a Fury, calling out, .• You rile wretch, you have been with
Iloneyman, my husband, you have, and I will give it to you ;"
and suiting the action to the words, she dragged a lace cap, worth a
guinea, off her (Mrs.Whitmee's) bead, and along with it a handful
of her hair. Hem Mrs. ‘Vhitinee opened.a small hand basket, and
drew forth from it the remains of her lace cap, which was torn to
atoms, together with as much auburn hair as would make a full
front for any lady's head.
These were proofs, the Magistrate observed, which certainly tea-
titled as to the desperate nature of the attack.
Mrs. Wititmee added, that had it not been for her husband, who
was fortunately at home when it happened, she believed she would
have been murdered, for Ball called out frequently during the
assault, that she would be the death of her before she left the house,
notwithstanding, she (31rs.Whitmee) frequently ejaculated, during
the outrage, that she was innocent of any criminal acquaintance
with Houeyman. The infuriated woman still struck at her, until at
length Mr. Whitmee saved her from further violence.
Mr. Whitmee here stepped forward, and assured the Magistrate
that he never witnessed a more outrageous assault than that COW.
milted by the defendant un his wife. With great difficulty, he
said, he rescued his wife fropom the ferocity of the woman, who ran
out into the street, after having committed the outrage. She was
subsequently taken to the watch-house, as described by the coo.
stable, end held to bail.
The Magistrate said that he had heard quite enough to justify
him in granting a warrant fur the apprehension of Mary Anne Ball.
The complaining party then left the office, Mr. Whitmee de-
claring that be would spare no expense in punishing one who had
so grossly ill-treated his wife.
hUPPLY Or WATER-Mr. Nettlethoepe, the Secretary of the
Lambeth water-works, attended, fur the purpose of having an ex-
planation rendered respecting the cond•xt of a tumcoek belonging
to the Company, whose duty it was to turn the plugs in the neigh-
bourhood of Gilbert-street. Waterloo-road, in consequence of a tire
which took dace at an oil-slop in that street, about 10 days ago.
Mr. Nettiethorpe begged to call the attention of the Magistrate
toes statement which appeared in the Morning Papers, and which
'tented to him, from what lie had collected of the facts, to be in-
accurate. . _ _ _

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111r.Swasve remarked that he waenot accountable for try thing
which appeared in the Newspapers; but he certainly recollected it
was stated, that there was not an early supply of water, and that
the house was burnt clown before the water was turned on.

Mr. Nettlethorpe said that the property in the shop being of a
combustible nature, the house was presently consumed.
The tumcock was then examined, and from his evidence, it ap-
peared, that from the time he was called to turn the plugs, not
more than five or sexes minutes elapsed, before there was an
abundant supply of water.
The other WIIIICSSeII also spoke to a speedy supply of water after
the fire had broke out.

The Magistrate again observed that he had heard a very different
account when the case was first brought before him.
Mr. Nettlethorpe wished that the same chatty el which had
communicated to the wend the complaint against the Latubath
Water-works Company, would now give publicity to the present
transact ion.

The Magistrate said, that he doubted not but the cue would be
accurately represented ; " and I am very happy to ray," added the
filagistrate, • that Mere is not the slightest foundation fur any
complaint whatever si,aiust the Lambeth Water Company on the
present occasion, and"! shall freely grant the certificates for the
rewards." _ .

The Secretary to the Company thus said, that it wu the most
anxious desire of the Company to render every assistance in their
power when tires occurred.

The son of Mr. Wilmot, of Lewisham, died on Friday
last at school, of illness resulting from fright a fortnight
previous, when proceeding to school in a chaise with the
servant and his brother. A drunken fellow being knocked
down by the chaise, without, however, being seriously in-
jured, some persons who were near called out that lie was
dead, and that the boys would be hanged. This had so
severe an eitixt upon the deceased, that he fell back in the
chaise, and remained for some time without speaking; he
became gradually worse, and expired at school, perfectly
resigned.
LATE Minoan iv Drasv.—We understand that the
verdict at the coroner's inquest on the body of the late
unfortunate carrier named Farren, is " wilful murder
against Robert Bartley, one of the sub-constables of this
city." On the morning previous to the death of Farren,
Bartley was heard to say that he would mark the unotfend-
ing victim of his treachery,because lie did not comply with
his request of accommodating him by leaving the city fur
the removal of some articles for him, which threat he put
in execution at an early hour on the eveniiig of the 27th
instant.—Ulster Recorder.

DesING R .—One of the most daring street..
robberies that has occurred in the metropolis for some time
took place on Thursday evening last, between the hours of
five and six o'clock, nearly opposite the gate leading into
Gray's Inn. Mr. W. Wes., a respectable solicitor, after
leaving his chambers, walked out of the Inn to one of the
Kentish town stages, then standing nearly caesite, and
while the coachman was in the act of lewerieg the steps,
a short but powerful fellow darted towards Mr. West, and
sciahr his watch-chain, dragged the watch out of the fob,
and endeavoervil to make off, at the same time giving the
coachman a tremendous kick on the sliiiss, with a view to
prevent pursuit ; the latter, however, grappled with the
fellow for a moment, and finally succeeded in knocking
bins down, though lie at the same time received a stunning
blow on the temple from his determined antagonist, who,
with arum: idling agility, sprung from the ground, again
struck at the coachman, and ran off towards the alleys at
the o:her side, where be found means to secrete himself
effectually, though quickly pursued. Information of the'
above was given at Hatton-garden police office on the fol-
lowing morning, and Read, sett. has since been on the
look-out for the offender, but to no purpose. The watch
is a valuable gold patent lever, maker's name " Wholley ;'
the chain gold curb, two seals, and key. The robber was
dressed in a large drab coat, and had somewhat the ap-
pearance of a countryman, though that might have been
affieted, in order to evade detection.

A REAL (71IRISTAIAS 130 X.—At this critical Reason
IV when children are teething, they suffer more pain than nt any
of the year, very few escaping convulsions; it is particularly
rtioested of every mother and nurse stint has young children, not
io be without the AIIEItICAN SOOTIIING SYRUP in the
winery, as it gives immediate relief. Mrs. Johnson, feeling for
the pour at a time like this. when so many are out of employ, and
roynoons so very dear, whiiiing to relieve those dear little suitereni,
has given then a real Christmas-box, by extending her charity one
hour longer, that is to shy, from nice to eleven every Tuesday and
Saturday morning, until next Marcia, and then as usual (white the
days are so very short,and hundreds that lire at a distance, cannot get
their children at her hense in time), they must bring a letter from
a respectable housekeeper, that they are real olijccts of this charity.
Mrs, J. hopes at the same time, so great a charity will nut be
abused, IS it is entirely out of her own private purse. and trusts
that persons who can afford to purchase the Syrup will nut irjure
the poor, by obtaining what is intended for their relief.
To he had, wholesale and retail, of the proprietors, Messrs.
Johnson and Co. 28, York-place. t;ity.roml ; and by their ap-
pointment, at all the principal medicine venders in town and coun-
try, at 2s. Ittl. a bottle, tor ready motley.
Caution.—lie sure to ask for " Johnson's American Soothing
Syrup," as there area number of 'Furious an:a.

MAR RICI).
At Cuckficld, on the 22. d inst. Peter Erle, Esq. Barrister at LAW.
and Fellow of New College, Oxford. to Mary, daughter of the late
Item. J. F. Fcaron, Vicar of Cuckficld, and one of the Prebendariis
of Chichester.

Thursday, at St. sI iehaers chiliads, Stamford, by the Rev. John
Butt, Isaac Manning, jun. Esq. of Park Hall, near Tosceste.
Northamptonshire, to Eleanor, eldest daughter of F. Sdiquen.
Esq. Mayor of Stamford.
Thuraday. at Boston, the Rev. Matthew Robinson, A.A. d
Market Rosen, Lincolnshire, eldest son of the late Lieutrrart
Itobirmon, R.N. of Boston, to Caroline. only daughter of the lire
John Walter Mavis, Esq. of the latter place.

WED.
On Meniday, at her house, Bruce Grove, Tottenham, 31mM:e-
t:tin4 in the •st{t year of her age.
On Wednesday last, aged 24, Rebecca, daughter of George
Gouger, Esq. of Stt.inford.
On the 21st inst. at Clifton, Catharine, daughter If the late
Reverend Hobert Ifartnerie, Rector of Ileaphatu ar.d
in Lincolnshire.

On Satunlay last, at Uppingham, aged 71. Peter Rnberl'i as
eccentric character, of most parsimonious habits. Combined with
several legacies left hint by relations, he accumulated by dint of
saving, a very considerable property. Peter had a great to
the fair sex, and would not suffer attendance from them upon and
occasion. A few years back he had the misfortune to sulfa TII6
pain by a corn upon his toe ; and his patience not being qant on
gnat as the pain, lie suns despatched the affair altogether by c 4 Pc'
ping off the toe with a Latchet ! Ills brother, who died some yes"
ago, and who lctt bite It tinted stun, was also an eccentric: helm
upon a very curious method of saying money ; ter it is rebual Ita;
he used to work on a ,Sunday, at bit trade (that of a colder), ad
earned as much on that day as would keep him the whole week.
whilst the test e f his Turnings were entirely reserved, and tinalll hll
n:to the ham's of brother Purr.
At Dumfries, on the 3d inst., James 11• Kay, a pensioner. see.
92 Years- Ile was about tai years in the army, II of which hr
spent in the 72d, and 20 in the 42d Highland regimait—James
feelingly alive whenever his honour was called in question. A pr.
tlemanlll Dumfries, with whom lie was house servant, having*
few friends to dinner tow day, and knowing James's weak stile..roa"
trivet to change the discourse on his entering into the room WO
load of plates, and began declaiming, with touch seventy, on
base and cowardly conduct of the 4241 regiment in having turned
iu
tail and before an inferior nuber of 1 ankees, on a *Alain 14.4-
posed occasion. James, as wit expected, stopped short out Ilearmi
this calumny against his darling colts, and, looking his mast!.
full in the face, the fire flashing from his eyes, he imuudistely,.p
the geimine 11 igh land ACC,TIt, exclaimed, " Its • lees `Sir-1 as?. `4l'
its a tani'd Ice--an' ye're a' Clot tain'd lean thegither.” Beam;
eluded by dashing the plates on the floor, and did slot he no
never shout before an enemy, fled, from the presence of hr meow•
n high wrath, which it required some time to

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