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1131T11 O• MIMI.

This was the only remaining cause tried. It was
for the value of a heifer, which had fallen lame in
its journey from NetLliamptonshire to London. At
St. Alban's, where it was left behind, it went wild,
and was shot by the Defendant, a butcher, who,
'don- its de ith, not thinking it rod enough fur
home valvimption, kinuly sent it to town. for the
um of the r riser. The Plaintiff .'emanded twenty
guineas, as its value, white t..e D..f...ndant tendered
twelve, the mice it brought ut market; but the

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nonsuited.

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On the Crown Side there were only two irdi,'v-
tnents tried, both of which were for petty offence,,
not worth reporting ; and thus, in about foor how.,
the Assizes ended. On Wednesday the Judges will
open their Commission for Essex; at Cheluillord.

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BefOlt Mr. Set:jean, ONsy)w. aid es/ter Itf::.trateA

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Mart, Frans worl, a very artful girl, only ten ye as
of age, was tried firr stealing from a sailor a 51.
bank note, and some silver.
It appeared, that she followed the man out of a
house, where he had been drinking, into the street ;
and there said it was a wet day, that her mother
was not at home, and described herself destitute of
shelter. She then followed him into another public-
house, where he had not remained long before he
went to sleep ; and, during the time he remained in
that situation, the plironer picked his pocket of the
31. note, and the silver. After he awoke, missing
the money, he stispeled the girl, went in search of
her—and, having found her, promised not to com-
mence any prosecution, provided she confess,d the
fag, which she did, without hesitation ; and assert•
ed, that her mother frequently sent her out in pro-
cure money in a similar manner. The mother bring
called, denied the least knowledge of the minsa,tiun.
The Crtatasaa N explained to the Jury, that the
Prisoner could not be found guilty, after the promise
made her by thc Prosecutor. She was, however,
recommended as a fit objet for the Philanthropic
Society, and ordered to be conveyed to that lusutti-
tion.

Martha Russell, another young girl, only eleven
years old, was inclined for uttering counterfeit mo-
ney, with intent to defraud Mary Adams, a green-
gracer, residing at Newington Causeway. The
Prisoner went into the shop, bought a twopenny
loaf, and threw down a shilling in payment ; the
daughter of the Prosecutrix, who served the custo-
mers, gave change, but went backwards to inquire
whether the shilling was good ; and it was discovered
to be a bad one. In the mean time, the Prisoner left
the shop ; but, being pursued, was brought back ;
and, while a Constable was sent for to search her,
she dropped another shilling out of her hand, and
exclaimed, when the sound of it was heard, ti‘ slat
is not mine." She then told a story about having
received it from a boy, and said, she lived in Pop-
lar-row; but, on inquiry, it turned out 'he was not
known there, her father being a mechanic confined
in the King's Bench. Verdict, Guilty—Sentenced
to be imprisoned twelve months, and pay a fine of
forty shillings.
Join Whitaker, an old depredator, was con vi
of stealing a box, containing soap, from one of the
wharfs, and sentenced to be transported for seven
years.
A number of petty assaults were tried, but they
afi'orded no general interest.