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OLD BAILEY, JUNE 23.

I Wore Mr. S -meant
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wink Marv* the notices, and it was in consequent* of his negli.
gene. that the mistake arose; he having Reeved fur. Dolman as the
actor rtry of the opt sing creditor, whereas the name of 51r. Rayl-
says_appeored on the fate of the copy of cameo, as the attorney.
Tbe Canis Cosstsalowen said he wished to point out to
Mr. the impropriety of deputing to his clerk a duty which
be ought to have attended to himself. By the mistake which had
bien committed great inconvenience and difficulty had been occa-
sioned; the period of the insolvent's confinement had been pm-
lofted through the neeligence and stupidity which had been exhi-
bit/4 1w the (resent ease. it had arisen ewirely through his ne.
ItiW4 he should therefore take care to set it right. Ile might
Obtli* a consent on the t art or the opposing rreditor.
Mr. TAYLOR said that was impossible, ari the °voting ere sitar
had become bankrupt, and no aasigners had been as yet appointed
endei the commission. He was very sorry for th- mistake which
had occurred, bat round great difficulty in devising a method to
zeateslf
'lll. CHIRP CORMISStoNr.a said, that as the mistake had
arisen through his neglect, he was bond to use every effort to set
the matter right as far as he conti. The opposing creditor was co-
ldest to 21 days notice. but in this rate lie had nut had one. He
had no right to trust to a compimmit of Ignorance and stupidity.
The Cain would therefore hold him bott•id to use some eflictual
xneanoto remedy the evil before Monday next.
The inaolvent was not, of course,. dischsrged ; and, should no
(gooiest he tired from the oprosin4 creditor before the Court
wainlotria, the insolvent's imprisonment may be prolonged sonic
Evans was opposed by John Chas. A bertleen. He stated
that the insolvent accepted a bill for 101-. payab'e in six months,
by eatrthly instalments of is. each. He had arrested another per-
son fee the amount of the bill, which the insolvent passed to him
as satisfaction for the debt which the other had incurred ; but lie
Dad not ever received one penny in payment of di: bill. Ile in
consequence considered himself defrauded by the insolvent, by
whys intervention he was prevented from recovering the amount of
the lest from the original contractor of the debt.
The Cams Coal utsetoug it did not think any case of fraud
mob out. He had only become hail for the original debtor.
The iminlvent then underwent an examination, to ascertain it' he
was really insolvent, and bad had no collusion with any other
posits.
It appeared that a distrait was made upon the in solvent's pre-
itoiess, by John Daly, for rent, which was paid by Jones, a milk-
estesishose wife is cousin to the wife of the insolvent.
being called, and examined an oath, a lid that the wife of
the insolvent come to his bowie, and informed his wife that tiniest
Swami was paid, his (the insolvert's) goods would he taken away.
As he had the money in the house, he advanced the sum rzquiaite
so ley the rent. He said he was in a fair way of business, sufficient
to support himself anti family. The money he advanced was not
hiadirn4 he owed it in the way of' business.
The COICT CollutsstoNt it said he would advise him in future
to psy his own debit before he undertook to liquidate those of
tabus.

The insolvent was disc:inn:ed.
Mr. COOIC made application for Imre to remove llanlinge, a
priser.e. confined in the Kink's Bench primn, in Cembriti4e, to be
ranso med by any of his creditors who were wiling to defray the
entortases, at permitted by the late Act of Parliament.
MP CHIEF Cowniststonan said, as the ina,lvent had been
attend), so lung confined, the Court would mar only ten dap'
tenser of notice.

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A sure. the wife of Charles Prown, aged 50, stood Indicted for
/meow. on the 7th inst.. wiltnlly and maliciously murdered Eliza-
beth 111011./, a child three years of age, in the parish of Sr. Giles
in the Felils.

The prisoner was respectably dressed In black. and could scarcely
articulate the words Not Guilty." when arraigned.
Jr, PARRY opened the indictment.
Mr. AwI:MIMS stated the case. The husband of the prisoner,
said, was much 'manger than herself, yet she appeared to have
It great affection for him. The child was the oWipring of an ille-
gitimate conne%iou, and he thought that the fact of the prisoner
basing the deceased child brought home, and taking the greateio
Not a it, 'hewed her affection for her husband. The Learned
Counsel then proceeded to state the particular facts of the case.
That she had destroyed this child no one living could doubt ;
eta the question was. in what state was her mind? Unhappily
•nr her, he enui I any nothing in her favour ; but if his heavier!
/'eland on the other side could spew that she was in a complete
state of aberraiion of mind, he should be most glad to hear it.

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Elisabeth Edwards lives at 33, Brownlow-street,Drurriane; has
known the prisoner three or fonr month*, and attended her as •
charwoman daily, to light the fire and prepare the breakfast. On
ta• 7th June Rile went there, the prisoner was then in tbe bed-
room; there was a small room nest the bed-room, where her child
slept she went into it, and saw the child in tell, asleep, sad appa-
reled, in gond health: the husband of the prisoner was in the bed-
room, dressing it mself. She prepared the bread-an, and then left ;
she anon returned, when the meaner was poking the fire; witne,s
noticed how dull the fire was, and took the kettle off. 31rs. Brown
said the ketle would boa soon enough. lie left the house about
twenty minutes before nine o'clock ; she heard of the murder about
half an hour afterwards; else did not sec the prisoner again until
she saw her at Merlborough-strret.
Crate-examined by fir. Law.—No mother on earth could be-
have better to the child: she vat moping about for three weeks,
and appeared heavy ; she was always spoken of as a kind per-
son ; she had mentioned to other persons how low the prisoner had
been.
-Thomas Price lodged in part of the honce adjoining Brown's
rooms on the ground floor. The child was called Anne ; it was
between two and three years old : he saw the child on the Tues-
day ; be heard 3lre. Edwards come on the morning of the 7th ; he
beard 31re. Brown come down stairs, and soon heard her call out
Charles, what have I done !" That was said a dozen times, and
entire than that, it was said in the shop, and apparently in great
Wief. Charles (the husband) said, " Have you cut your fins'?"
ITe then passed witness to go up stairs; he ran up ; your
said to
" for God's sake, what is the matter, Brown ?" Witness followed
him, and met him coming out of the middle room, tearing his
hair and stem; ing ; he ran past him arid went in ; Brown fol-
lowed him; they went into the third room, when Brown said,
" For Christ's sake. look nt my baby !" The child was lying
spa the floor, with its throat cut ; he did not touch it; they came
down stairs and saw the prisoner's hand bloody ; alto went up
stairs to the front room; Brown and witnessfollowed her; she
stood and said," Where is my child, and what have I done ?"
A number of peelers were then there ; her husband said, " Anne,
what have you done? you have murdered toy baby !" She kept
µOng. wildly, " Where is my child ?" Brown trek hold of
her, and kissed her, •itel they bath fell on the sofa together ; they
were separated, and two women hid hold of the prisoner to
prevent her laying violent hands on herself. lie remained
;a the room until the officers came, at about a quarter-past nine.
,filse was in a state of the reareet grief until she was taken away.
At the office, she put her hand out to shake hands with him.
He saw a knife in [frown's hands when the prisoner was in the
leant room • he saw Brown coming from the sink with it : it
ins seeped in blond. lie saw a mark in the sink where the
kiole had laid ; that was shout a yard from where the child lay.
fie had not observeel any difference in the conduct of the prisoner
taitei v.
Covie-examined by Mr. C. Pummels—ln the room, in the
raitii of a number of persons, she kept saying. without noticing
an ore, in a frantic manner, " Olt, what have I done, what have
I &ore ?" tier conduct to die child was that of a land mother; her
kuolnere was remarkable.
Mrs. Howard lives opreite to the prisoner's horse. Had known
her for six or seven years. She was a very miser. good woman.
She wits about Al, and her husband about MI On the 'Tuesday she
saw tho child playing at the door with a little Jog. Mrs. Brown
*mall, took noire of whet seemed to give the chitd.pleature, but
no this occasion she did not. On the 7th Atr. Brown come over to
her, and asked her to follow him. She did so. She went to the
winner. took bey by the hoed, and asked her what she had done?
She made no reply. nor took the leest notice. IVitnese then went
with Mr. Brown into the little ro int. The child was warm, but
mute deal. There was a eriat wound on its throat, and the neck
arse nearly cot through. The witness detailed further particular',
catoborating the other witnesses.
roose.examined by \l r. f.•av—She was pertlettlady fold of rhe
paild. She appeared to be lost when the child wisiteil her to notice
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Vr.f. It. Bigg. eminent overseer of St. George's anti St. Giles 's,
illonm•hury—Saw ihl prisoner in the mad.watJ at the workhouse
sue had theta straight waistcoat en, and was sitting by the side of.
erosmlars. She wall very quiet.
• An order of affiliation was here pro lamed by Mr. Benito.
Mr. LAW objacted to its being produced, as it nista to another
child, and would prejudice the prisoner.
The Cactvr BARON thattleit it hail better timed over
Joss-ilium Lid•liord, irieltleeerOn the 7:h of June he was
Meowing Queen-street. Having heard of what had happened, he
west to the house, and first took the poisoner, and then with Pond
ask her to the watch-house. The moin.nt he took hold of her
Mee vial, what have I done? fining along, she asked several
slums what was done to her child ? They afterwards took her
to the workhorse. and he saw a straight jacket put on her. He
desired her to be taken care of: and that she should not be allowed
to wash herself, list remain in the mote state she then was.
Cross-exami.red by Mr. G. Pri t es—He toll her the child
was dead.
•cieorge Pond, the beadle, took her into custody and searched
keel 'whine material was found upon hey.
-'John Bartlett, also a beadle, hid out the hotly of the child; he
produced the knife, which was a cook's or carving knife, about nine
!.bier Wee and was covered with blood. lie futind the knife lying
tiera stone, and took it to the workhouse.
Samuel portcullis took the prisoner to Marlborough-street
I{,v,wir,g lira. Brown, he said to her on the war, " What in the
home of God could privies* you to tia this ? She said, it was
done In a momert, and she was very sorry fur it. She then burst
pa tears. He then askel her whereaboot the child cps? She
',~aid that it was Weep in the bed, and that she took the knife off
die table, and then did it. She said she did not know at the nits.
1110 ft what she was (Ding. She coinplainel of haying been mi.
Oiled 'say two of her neighbours. lie knew that she lied been
amen annoyed. She alwats bore) most excellent character.
Rthsabfth Blear, the mother of the child, was then led up tithe
samosas bow, is the greatest flout:se.
The Couusel for the prosecution declined asking her say
qu•otiora.
Mr. Law, for the prisoner—l will only ask her one question.

Did net the Pelona at all times behave with the greatest kindness
to yore child?
The witness, in a flood of tears—" She did."
The Cutts. Moon then asked the prisoner what she bad to
say In het defence.
The prisoner (by Mr. Wontner) I have nothing to say.
The following witnesses were called:—
Mr. Angelo, 10, Bolton-row.—The prisoner lived with his mo-
ther, and for a year, or a year and a half, she was considered In a
deranged state. She had attempted to drown herself in a bath, and
on that account was a second time brought to his mother's house.
She was brought there that she might he under the care of her mo-
ther, who lived in their family. She would sit ins sullen state as
if at wn-k, when she wes not working. Mrs. Caster, with whom
she lived, elated, on account of her kindness to her children, to
have her back again ; but the late Dr. ltaillie advised that it would
be improper, on account of her state of mind. In the °pluton of
witness, from the appearance of the prisoner. she was now in the
same state as she was at the period he had alluded to.
Several other witnesses were called, who stated that her state of
mind had been such, that they should not have been surprised if
she had nude away with herself. She sat as she now did, in the
same moping state.
Mr. Batter crews-examined them.—This was her state in 1806.
The Foreman of the Jury Intimated that they were satisfied.
Mr. C. PHILLIPS—Then, gentlemen, I will call no more wit-
nesses. _ _

The Cum? BARON said, in his opinion, there could not be a
doubt upon the mind of any one; if the Jury thought fit to acquit
the prisoner. they would say on what ground.
Verdict —" Not Guilty, on the ground of insanity."
The prisoner did not seem affected during the trial by any par-
ticular ebulli•ion of feeling, but sit, moving slightly backward and
forward, with her hands clasped. When the verdict was pro-
nounced, she was led away, and walked with a feeble step. She
was ordered to be detained till his Majesty's pleasure should be
known. The Court was excessively crowded.
James Ray, a coal-heaver, was charged on the coroner's warrant
with killing and slaying • woman named Smith.
From the evidence it appeared, that on the 29th of Miy the de-
ceased was passing some coal-heavers, who were shooting coals in
the neighbourhood of Norton Falgate, when one of them shoved
against her and knocked some butter nut of her hands into the
kennel. She upon this ran up to the prisoner, who had nothing
to do with the transaction, and, after using abusive language to-
wards him, struck him on the breast. The prisoner, who had been
sitting down, rose up and struck her" gently" on the side of her
head, in consequence of which the deceased fell, and received the
injury on the bark of her head, which caused her death.
Several witnesses ;vete called, and the Jury without hesitation
acquitted at- pri‘oner.
Jam', Tartar was indicted for the wilful murder of Terence
Chawmcr. On the finding of the Coroner's inquest, he was also
charged will man.laugliter.
The prisoner had struck the deceased ; but it was proved by a
sturgeon that the deceased died in consequence of his being attacked
by eft sipclatous inflammation.—Acquitted.
The prisoner was detained to answer for the assault.
Maria Mitt.* was charged with stealing • silk handkerchief
containing 40 sovereigns.
Patrick Grirrson, the prosecutor, said that he had occasion toga to
the Bank some time since, to sell out stock, and he took home 40
sovereigns, which he wrapped lip in a silk handkerchief, and put
under the pillow of his ca'fe's bed, who was confined by sickness.
The prisoner was employed as nurse, and took away the handker-
chief and money.
An officer was called, who found the hendkerchief in the pri-
soner's possession.
The prisoner made a long speech in her defence, remarkable for
fluency. and an occasional Elevation of expression, which might
almost be called elngtienee. She said she had " generally sym-
pathized in the sufferings" of the prosecutor's wife, who had been
" moved by those feelings which emanate from a grateful breast,"
to give her (the prisoner) the money she was 'mud of having
stolen. _

The J:try, notwithstanilinz the warmth of the appeal made to
them, found the prisoner Guilty.

Wm. CZy,..r, a waver, Weg indicted for maliciously stabbing
Samuel Weqterfer. with intent to murder him. .

It appeared, from the evidence of the prosecutor. that both he
and the prisoner lived in one house in flare-street. On the night
of the 13th of Slay there was some altercation between the wive'
of the two parties, about some grand.danghters of the latter. The
prosecutor was going to cross the way, when the prisoner, who
stood at the door, called him hick, saying he wanted to speak to
him. lie. therefore. turned back. The prisoner then seized him
by the wrist, and instead of speaking, stabbed him in the stomach
with a sharp instrument. The prosecutor became insensible fiom
the loss of blood.

Bow-street ofßeer said the prisoner went to Bow street, and
surrendered himself.

A person, named Hillier, said he was plowing at the time, and
the prosecutor first struck the prisoner, who immediately after gave
the former a blow. Witness could not see whether the prisoner
had any thing in Id. hand or nor, it being very dark.
The prisoner, a harniess-looklrg man, between sixty and seventy
year. of age, said, in his defence, that he had been owing some
bread and meat, which he had just finished when the prosecutor
struck him. Bring irritated, he struck the prosecutor, forgetting
that he had the clasp knife in his hand.
Innumerable witnesses were called, who had known the prisoner
for many years. They gave him a high character for humanity,
and spe.ke of him generally 54 an unexceptionable man.
The pri.nroer was acquitted.
During this trial the Court was crowded with Spitalfields weavers,
who exprr•sed great anxiety about the issue. There were also
great numbers waiting outside.

NEW COURT.

(Before Mr. Sergeant A HAWN.)

William iliitoiry Buller stood indicted for stealing forty sove-
reigns, the property of •Government, while acting in the rapacity
of Stewanl of the Dromedary convict ship, lying off Woolwich, on
the 1011 of April 1034, which sum was entrusted to him by Mr.
Bickford, Steward of that vessel, to convey to Mr. Duplex. Steward
of the Narcissus and Heroine, female convict ship, at the request
of Mr. Duplex, to pay offsome petty accounts.
Thomas Bickford and Duplex proved the facts. The
money was given in hoiden, and, on his return to the Dromedary,
it appeared that the prisoner went on shore and fell into improper
company, by whom he was robbed of the money. He wrote to the
Marquis of Anglesey. stating this, immediately after his loss, as
well astir Sir Hussey Vivian act' Sir Edward Kerrisnn, to whom he
was known, and under whose banner he has served and filled con-
fidential situations. Theist distinguished personages came forward
and bore testimony to the prisoner's character. Sir E. Kenison has
lately recommended him to Mr. Young. of the Horse Bazaar. who
is willing to take him back into his service, in case he should be
acquitted.
Air. Sergeant AIIASIN, in his charge to the Jury, commented
upon the facts, and the Jury without hesitation acquitted the
prisoner.

George Nehon stood inflicted for stealing a coat, the property of
the Rea. Thomas Harman.

Mr. Harman yroved having been driving down Regent-street,
on the 24th May. mid he W,V4 told that somebody had taken some-
thing from his carriage. Two witnesses proved that they saw the
prisoner cut the hack apron of the carriage, and take the coat.—
When they seized him he very nearly knocked out the eye of one
or them.—Gaiify.

Jame Tame was charged with stealing a live fowl, the property
of Thomas Star, of St.theonard's, Shoreditch, on the 211th of May.
The prisoner was very tipsy broke down the door of a hen.
roost, and let the fowls out. rate tumbled down several times in
endeavouring to catch them. ll.tring cought one, site marched off
with it under her arm. Desk, an ofR:Tr, found the fowl at a tripe.
shop in ftrick-lane, where she hod ‘Ol,l it for 4d. The identical
bird (a thumping cock) was then produced, and gave tolerably dis.
tinct proof of his presence.—Griflty.

Martha Blarkc stood indicted for stealing from William Smith
a watch and Nerds, a pencil-case, a tooth-pick, and a coat, waist-
corm. and pair of trowser..
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Prisoner had no defence to make, but said that she had given
information of the person who hail stolen his clothes, and that
Smith ulrered not to prosecute her if she could make hint out two
pounds. Not basing that, she thought it better to stand her trial.
The prosecutor asked for his expenses, but the Bench decidedly
refused, and askt.d him how he could expect the country should
sutler the expense, because he went with a common prostitute.

Growllona was indicted for stealing a coat, waistcoat, and
breeches, the property of William Sandal! Angel. of !ternary.
James.Rruce went to lire with Mr. Angel, as groom ; only lived
there five days, and went away with his livery on his back, because
he had no other clothes there. Ile gave the liri•oner the clothes to
take back, but they were never taken. Prisoner was to have met
witness after delivering the clothes, but went into the country.
Ilsintree, an officer, found the clothes in prisoner's lodgings.
Mr. Sergeant ARABTX htkl that this was only a breach of trust,
and the Jury found a verdict of Acquiital.

fri/norn Capps stood charged with stealing, from the person of
Denis Dockery. one crown and one sixpence. The prisoner slept
in the same bed with prosecutor. The money was in the prosecu-
tor's coat pocket. and prisoner got up at half-past five in the morn•
big ; at eight o'clock hr met him, and prisoner swore he dill not
take it. He wart searche I. and half-a•crown was found tied up in
the tail of his shirt. Prisoner at last owned that it was pat tof the
money which he had taken from the prosecutor. The officer who
took hint into custody, asked what he hal done with the purse
in which the boy's /none, was, and on the direction he gate the
officer found the purse—Gaily.
Awn Davis and Mary Jones was charged with stealing, on the
10th of May, a watch and seals front the person of John Monk.

John Davis was indicted for stealing four shirts, a gait of
trnwsers, and some other articlt:s, the property of 'oiler.
hey were giv. n to a boy named Welch to bring home from a
w..siterwoman's. Prisoner met the bov, and asked him to go on an
errard, but he de.liueti. uhe was then engaged. The prisoner
'aid it woul.l not take him a minute ; he then agreed, and the pri-
soner gave hint a le,ter. in return for which he was to get a box.
Ile prevailed on the }of to leave hls bundle, as he said he could
tad carry bulb hos sot: bundle. The boy then left the bundle, but
did nut go all the way, as, when he looked behind, he saw the pri-
soner run away. Ile followed, but di', not overtake them.
The prisoner asked the boy whether he had not said he was not
lure of him, when he saw bim at the Police-office. The boy ex-