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OLD BAILEY SESSIONS, SEPT. 16.

John Lee, Aloftlsm Smith, lleary Stoektaelkr, Joseph Sena anti
James Saunders, were indicted for the manslaughter of Joh* Wei,
on the 311th of July last, at Hackney. All the prisms/re were
young lads, aged from 15 to 17.
It appeared by the evidence that the deceased and bee fought
pitched battle, the deceased being the challenger. The other pri-
soners, being the acquaintance of both the combatants, acted etittnlly
as seconds to either, seeing that no foul blow was given, and pick-
ing up whichever fell. They Plight tOr an hour, and the deceased,
who was the bigger boy, appeared to have the lit of it; when he
fell, and Lee titling on him, his elbow came on the throit of the
deceased. He Vas taken to the hospital, and tiled the came day.

The Jury acquitted all the prisoners.
William Murray, a waggoner, was charged, on the verdict of a
Coroner's Jury, with the manslaughter of William Hasa, by
driving a waggon over hint. The Brand Jury threw out the bill
preferred agaitiat the prisoner.
It appeared by the evidence that the prisoner was driving his
waggon up t,:t. Martin's-lane, he being at the head of his team ;
the deceased was driving a truck down the lane ; the truck caught
in the hied wheel of the waggon, and was overturned, and the de.
ceased killed. It was impos,ible the prisoner could know any thing
of the accident till atter it happened.

The Jury acquitted the prisoner.
Jolts Myer, a sailor-looking man, was indicted fir a burglary,
committed by him in the house of Win. Larkins Pascal), on the
mnrnirg of the 12th of July last.
The prosecutor towed, that about three o'clock in the morning
of the day in question lie was awakened by a nose in his parlour,
which was soon afterwards repeated, Eel on his piing down stairs,
he discovered his house had been entered and robbed. On the fol-
lowing day he offered a reward of ellt, for the discovery of the
offender, and soon afterwards he received information front a Jew
named feevi. by whose instructions he went, with a few friends. to
Prisoner's lodgings, and, after a desoarde resistance, succeeded in
taking the prisoner into custody. While they were struggling to-
gether, a number of glass articles, which fee prottecutor believed
to be pert of his properly, but which he could net positively identify.
fell from the prisoner's person. The prisoner elterwaree mentioned
a place which, on being examined, prove) to contain several of the
stolen articles.
Lyon Levi corroborated a port inn of this evidence, an far as he
was concerned r he stated, that after he heel seen the bills offense
the reseed, he was met by the primmer, who naked lent if he would
purchase some articles; they disagreed shout the price, as witness
only offered him hall of what lie demanded ;he die this with a
view of not purchasing the things. lie went and informed the pro-
secutor of what had passed, anti then called on the pretence, and
gave the prosecutor and his friends a signal, in coneequenco of which
they cattle and took the prisoner into custody.
Crosteexamined—Witness is a dealer in foreign curiosities •, he
did not know the prisoner until he was naked to purchase these
things; prisoner met him in the street, and while they were walking
together, near Captain Paseall's house, prisoner told him the thiegs
had been taken near that spot; prisoner afterwards took him to a
field, where part of the things were hidden, though they had never
known each other hefore. eVitnees then intended to call on Captain
Pascal', and inform him of what the prisoner had mentioned; wit.
ness, however, did not go there ter four hours; during that bone
prisoner might hare made away with the things; witness could not
go to Pascall's immediately, as he was bespoke at several places—.
he meant that he had several engagements to attend to; Paecall's
house was three minutes' walk from the piece where the prisoner
had made these disclosures; witness had not time to go to Pelican's
before he went to his own engagements ; he did not think his own
engagements were more important than the detection of a thief;
witness had seen the reward offered before he gave the information,
but he geve the information for the sake of public justice, and not
for the reward ; lee did row expect a reward; he should not get it
without the prisoner wee eceiviefetl: he expected the reward, as it
was offered; the prisoner told him the thing's were queer; he tom.
preliended the meaning of this term—it meant that they hail been
stolen; lie was not in the habit of wing such words, but he had
heard them used he lived with his father, but lie did not tell his
father of this; his father lived four miles Iron the place where the
prisoner met him; the resent,' took wi'nesa home to his hotter, and
told all about the matter in the presence of his wife; witness did
tint advise Captain Pannell to follow hen and the prisoner into the
fields, and see where the things were hidden; he did not tell Capt.
Pareell of this, because he was not sure, from the description in the
bills, that they were Capt. Paseall's property ; no person but wit-
ness and the prisoner maw teen things in the field.
The constable of All Sainte, Poplar, produced the things that
were found at the prisoner's bowie, and in the field, pointed out by
Levi ; they were all identified.
The prisoner, in his defence, said lie had beers in bed all night at
the time of the robbery.
Several witnesses gave him a geed character.
The prosecutor stated, that the things stolen from him were, ha
believed, worth eel(.
The Jury found die oriaoner Guilty of steeling in a dwelling..
house, to the ',due of Feely Shillings.
Santliel Aferrat was indicted for stealing a horse, the property
of Joseph Hogget.
The prosecutor stated that his horse was turned out to grass 00
Waroteud Flats, on the 20th of April, and was stolen between that
Mee and the evening of the 2lat. 1
A witness named Bevan proved that ebe prisoner offered him the
horse for sale. which he reused to purchase, as beieg too small for
him, but lent ben some money to go to a fair, and the prisoner left
the horse with him till he should return.
A witness who was present at the time corroborated tbie
dense.
George (loop, a lirery.stable keeper in Ole-street-road, stated
that on the 23d of April tee 'prisoner Itft the loose at his stables
about en hour, and oflered it to him for sale.
This evidence was corroborated by two witnesses.
The prisoner made no defence, and tile Jury, without hesitation,
returned a verdict; of Guilty.
Before the RECOopr.R and a London Jura
ROBBERY OF THE BIRMINGHAM COACH.
Janice Foyle, a clerk, aged 32, was indicted for aiding Edward
Archer to steal (in the city of London) 461 in Bank met, the
property of Matthew Robinson Bolton anti James Watt.
Grow. Bartlett, alias Archer, a hot se-deakr, aged 49, was put-
on his trial at the same time, for receiving part of said Bank notes,
knowing them to be stolen.
Edward Archer, son or the last prisoner, was convicted of having
committed the robbery, and sentenced to transportation, las: Sys.
sion. The record of his conviction was given in evidence.
Augustus Frederick Stonebridge, clerk to Messrs. Bolton and
%Vett, proved his having delivered a parcel containing 600 001
pound notes, and seven five pound mum to the prisoner Foyle,
who was clerk at 'the Spread Eagle coach-office, to be forwarded to
Birmingbem.
John Brook learkliarn, bookkeeper at the Spread Eagle, stated
that Foyle informed him that the parcel was insured for 6361.
Witness delivered it to a guard of the Birmingham coach, in
Foyle's presence. Foyle left the office before the coach departed,
which was secordieg to his custom.
Richard Evans, guard of the coach, stated that be received the
parcel trout the last witness, with particular directions to take care
of it. lie put it in the back seat of the coach. lie did- not at the
time !:now Edward Archer, but lie got in o the coach unknown to
him at the huh and Mouth, and lie believed left it at Stoney Strat-
ford. Tits coach was full before it left London, but all the pas-
senger got out to sue at Market-street. When tfie coach reached
Birmingham witness missed the parcel, and was taken into custody
on suspicion of stealing it. and confined seven reeks. His poor
mother broke her heart, and died in consequence.
- A witness proved that Edward Atelier, who has been since con-
victeil, took en inside seat in the coach. at the Bull and Mouth.
Mr. Jobe-Clarke, a surgeon, peeved his having been a passenger
in the conch on the night in question ; when the compere? bopped I
to sup, Edward Archer was in the room a very short tinte. He lett
the coach at Stoney Stratford.
Me. Middleton. of the Bank of England, proved that Edward
Amite: presented 300 one pound lintel, fee payment on the meriting
of the 12th of April. Ile wrote his name and address, Thomas
Matthews, 21, Eustomsquare."
3,1 r. Summer, of the Bulk, peeved that the prisoner Archer ex-
changed 20(1 one pound notes for sovereigns, 0:1 the morning of the
lilth cf April. He henget a paper, on which was written,
"Thomas Jacob. Henley-on-Theme," which lie said was his name
led,addrese. The numbers of the notes were proved to be the same
containee in the stolen parcel.
Mr. Kingst"n, of the Bank. proved that the prisoner Archer, at
the time he presentee the small notes f. r payment, received cash
float him for seven fee notes. The numbers gem the same ea those
is those contained in the stollen parcel.
James Owen, son-in-law of the prisoner Archer. !totted, that he
saw the vintner Foyle at Archer's house, in April last, He ap-
peared to be in great agitatiott, and inquired for Edam(' Atelier,
who has been since.convieted. Ile told witness that he wankel to
see t.im, to prevent hie fighting a duet. Witn as went with Foyle
In a eceeh to Friday-street, where they cooed Edward Archer, with
whom Foyle had some private conversation ; wettess went to the
theatre and supped with them that night, but aid not Bee than
knee; he thinks it was the 13th of April.
Timinas Morgan, driver el the South-end coach, stated that he
dined with Foyle. at Stratford, on the day that Edward Archer wise
tried. Foyle told him that he was suite:teethed on a trial at the-Old
Bailey that day. and got nut of die way because he would not at.
tend ; he desired witness, if asked about him. to say that he did not
know any thing of him.
John Jackman proved that Foyle and young Archer were ere.
quainted, mid had been employed as clerks tegether at the Bell and
Crown.
James Ledger. a Brow-street patrol, proved having apprehended
Archer. Me at first told him he wanted young Archer. The pri.
sober said, " I euppose you mean about thone notes." He said
his name was Bartlett. and not Archer; that it was a rascally affair,
and his son had been led into it. .
Ruthven, the Bow-street officer, proved his having taken the pro
Woes Foyle into custody, at a coach-office in Hull. Ile told him
it vote on account of the robbery for winch Young Archer had been
coaeieted, and conveyed him to the House of Correction in Hull.
' Foyle wished to get his books, to make up his accounts. Witness
returned to the office for dim nail found a small book, in which
was a letter and a card. Foyle's wife wished to take sway the mall
book, but evilness would not allow her ; she then wrote machine/
on paper, which she wished witness to give her husband; he read
it to him, but kept the paper. Witness asked Foyle if he had any
thing to say ; he replied that lie should like to see Mr. Chaplin
SrBL
IThoes prison n.deds wife wrote on t
ingto yourtrotile bileptaopeacrt,
f`ii'llll all, I entreat
you. serel7.Tiiic
care
of your health. Get the money from Mr. Walker. Mr. Searle and
Mr. Chaplin Rill, lam sure, show yea mercy. Write direr* You

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get to Lordon." He said he had 1101. In a pocket-hook, in a RC.
act drawer in. the office. SVitnesrfound a pocket-book there, with
135/. in it. Witness proceeded t I told him I could promise him
nothing. Ile said be was very sorry, as it was the first time be had
done any thing wrong; but that old rascal, meening the prisoner
Archer, had come to him several times. fie said he had known
that person et the Bell rod Crown, when he was cleric there. Ile
came to apply for a situation, and asked if the firm did not convey
a good deal of money sometimes. The prisoner told him yes. The
peremi then asked which coach carried the most, and he (prisoner)
replied, that the Old Post Birmingham coach carried the greatest
/Mina of money. These meetings, the prisoner said. occurred seve-
ral times. Ile did not know what the person meta by it, but when
he did be shuddered at it, and hod not had a happy moment elem.
I asked him it a brother of Archer)tad dined with him at the King
of Prussia, Pruesia.walk ? He said " No; Archer was there alone
with hint, and gave him the 200 sovereigns in a hale." When he
received the money, the landlord was invited in, and dined with
them ; he said he had not been in the house before I brought the
prisoner to London ; on the road, the prisoner complained of the
want of money ; I said dust the 31agietrate would probably direct
me to give up the 133 L ; but the prisoner said, " No, he did not
want it ; it ear. Mr. Chaplin's, let hint have it."
Cross-examined by Mr. Anoarates—l found the prisoner at
the office of the Espresi coach. ar.d I understand he has been re-
commended there by Mr. l'lteplin.
.Ir. W. Chaplin, of the Spread Eegle Inn,
said, the prisoner
Foyle came into my service in MO or 1821, at the Spread Eagle,
in Graceeltureh-street. When the prisoner was brought to London
by Itutliven. I silted bins in (burnt-garden watch-house, accom-
panied by Mr. (fanner, my
art •they. I made no promise of any
kind to the prisoner, hut upon his coming into the room he knelt
dorm, and burst into teals; lie said he had been drawn into it by
aneohor pursuit (Arches), and lie was very softy foe it ; he was in a
state of great agoadue, and so abed and tried; I asked him if the
guars!, or any other of my servants, were concerned ? and he said
they were not. He mild he could not account for the influence the
individual alluded to had had upon his mind, to induce him to
commit such a base act. I asked him bow the party could have
stolen the money, if the guard wart nut colineeted with it? lie
said he had informed the other persoa whete the parcel was placed.
The Counsel ror the, primmer. load hitherto objected to the name
of t!te trelistidual'who prompted the prisoner to commit the robbery
be no seam,,!.
The Reeonnts. lICWEVer, said, tint if that person was the in-
dividual who ha I been convicted for this rubbery, or if he was the
person now on his trial, he thought it was proper his name should
be given. The witnese proceeded to nate—l asked him if this was
his first offence, and why he had cmtinued on intimate terms with
Gorge Archer after tho rubbery? He said that it was through
fear of hint that he continued an.
Cross-examined by Mr. Anotelloa-e-The prisoner, during the
time he wan in my service, preserved a good chanicter. There arc
•certain number of person. engaged in each coach, and they bear
any loss that may iicenc.
, (The witne s provei that the card which was found in the prl-
trner's pocket-book was itt his hand, but he did not believe the
letter was in his hand-writing. The card was an address which had
been attached to a parcel directed to Archer. The letter was not
read, as it was found in the came book with the 135/ )
In answer to some questions put hr the Jury, witness said the
prisoner told bins lie had received 2dol. front oils Archer, end that
the money belonged to witness.
Mr. linrmer accompanied Mr. Chaplin to the watch-
holm. When he saw Foyle lie was told not to say any thing.
as it would be used againethim. The prisoner said he bad received
the money Pin hookieg the parcel. Ile raw another clerk deliver it
to Evans the gullet, sod saw him put It into the coach. Ile then
went over to fee Ilalfe3loon, its I.eadenhall-31arket, and told
Archer of the circumstance. He received 2001. from old Archer,
and hail sought to get out of London to get away from him.
Ilutliven vras recalled, by the request of the prisoner Foyle, and
said, when I Hest conversed with hum, I told him I knew all about
it, and 1 knew where he had received duo sovereigns; whereupon
the prisoner sad he must be a strange man to say so, for he was
quite innocent. I never said that Mr. Chaplin could receive him
R 3 a witness, but lie would not receive Archer. I said Archer was
inclined to tell about it, but I thought his evidence would not be
received ; but I did not tell the priaoner his evidence would be re-
ceived.
Foyle, when called upon for his defence, sail he would not say
anyttimg. It sea quite useless after the statement diet bad been
made by Ritchey).
Archer said he never changed any of the notes in his life, not
ever went after them.
No person appeared on the part of Archer ; but one witness, a
Mr. A ylifre, R tailor, of Pall-mall, pee Foyle a good character.
The Reqn nen then proceeded to sum up the case. Having
read over the "ovidence, he desired the officer to inquire if any wit-
nesses were in attendance to speak to the character of the pri-
soners ?
A Mr. Dayy, a soap-boiler, then came forward and spoke in favour
of Foyle; Dlr. Searle, who conducts Mr. Chaplin's business, also
gave hint a gaol character for hooesty.
Mr. C' ;TIM was *skill if he had been compelled to pay the 335 L ?
31'i. Chaplin replied dial it heel been paid, and the greater part out
of hie own pocket.
The 11Pcoanen then addressed It few observations to the Jury,
who, after consulting together a few minutes, returned a verdict of
Guilty.
The. RF.CORDE a, after a suitable and feeling address, sentenced
Foyle to be trasseptetLd fur eevsn, and Archer for fourteen years.—
The trial occupied till e even o'clock on Saturday night.