The National Register.
London, England, 1819-05-03 00:00:00

THE NATIONAL REGISTER.

!link and gave information, and the ootes were replaced
in the basket.
Foy, an officer, accompanied Hines with his cart. He
delivered the basket at Nu. 41, Compton•street, to a wo-
man, and witness then went tip and saw the female pri-
soner with the basket tinder her arm. \{' inlet's said
" What have you got there, Mrs. Taverner ? She did not
answer, but went in and putt it dozen in the parlour. SIIC
said slue did not know what it contained. Witness asked
her allele and from whom it came ? $lllOl she said she did
not know, but that she believed she paid 2s. 2d. for it.—
Slue said an acquaintance of lieu 'a had called there about
a lot 'night before, and had req nested her in let her have a
pat eel directed there. Her name was Ward, but slue did
not know where she lived. Witness asked her when she
%%41 to call? Prisoner said she did not know," perhaps to-
morrow." Witness !stoke it open, and produced the con-
tents, and both the prisoners said they did not know the
contents. The packet contained 496 our-pound notes,
and 10 live-pound notes. Witness marked them, and
pi uceeded to search the house, and asked the female pri-
soner if she had any lodgers—if slue had any of the moue
of Ward? She said no, she had not, and said she had ne-
ver seen I%' at tl in all het life. Mr. Milton, aho was with
witness, How could she (meaning Watd) procure
leave to have the basket directed here? Prisoner (female)
said slue received a letter from her a week before. Alr.
Milton asked her for the letter, and she said clue had ile•
stroyed it.
Mr. Glover, Inspector of the Bank of England for 25
years, proved the nobs to be forged.
' The prisoners putt in a conjoint defence, of considerable
length, in which tiny denied a knowledl.r of what the
basket contained; and on the part of the female pi tamer
it was urged that a female ueoptaintatice of bet's, named
Ward, whose family lived in the urighbouthood of Bir-
ru!ngliani, requested her to permit a basket to be directed
to her house, but she declared she did not know where
Ward was to be hound, as she land not seen her sines she
called upon I.er in the month of March.
Seves al wits' gave the prisoner a good character.
mr. Justice Park recapitulated the esidence, sod the
Jury, slier a momentary consultation, pronounced both
the In owners Guilty.
FottorD BAN! OF EXOLAWD NOTE/.—This morning
Henry Dart and Mary Ann Griffiths were capitally convicted for
having in their possession a quantity of counterfeit Notes, pur-
porting to be genuine ores, of the Governor and Compeny of the
Bank of England, and also three forged Notes in an unfinished
state, without lawful excuse.
EXTENSIVE ROBBERY BY A FEMALE.
Margaret Patterson, an Intel esting gill of Itt, was in-
dicted fur stealing, in the dwelling-house of WitileAtn Gor-
don, of Grafton-street, Fitgroy.sqeare, a gold watch, va-
lue 16!. a gold chain, value 41. seven rings, five pair of
rat-rings, several oilier articles of jeacileiy and trinkets,
42!. in bank notes a quantity of silk, linen, and other pro-
perty to a large anionnt, on the 25th Match last.
'f he prosecutor said, that on the evening of the above
day, he had bad a party at Isis house. After having lea,
he and his wife agreed to accompany some ladies to Cha-
ring Cross, in order to see them off by the roach to Dept-
ford. They left the prisoner, who was their s?rvant, alone
in care of toe house. On their retort', in about two hones,
they found the door open and the house deserted. Upon
going into the bed-chamber, where a great deal of pro-
petty WAS deposited, they found the drawers, a bureau,
and a desk opened, and all the portoble pi opeo ty, whether
of money, jewels, plate, limn, wearing apparel, O/c. car-
ried away. The place was, in fact, all cutifu,iiii.. Little
doubt remained that 'he prisoner ass the guilty party.
He went in a short time to Bow-street, and there obtained
the assistance of Goodwin, the patrols. Witness and the
Officer accordingly set out early un the fallowing mooning
in the direction of Manchester, in pnrsuit of the prisoner,
and Inning pi ucteded as far as Ashby De La Zotich, there
came up with ber, making rapid way towards Scotland.
Nearly all the property taken from his house acre found
with her, and the witness If elf took from her bosom his
gold watch. She held in her hand about four or live
pounds in notes ; and the reurainderof the booty was found
in bundles, which she had called her luggage. The whole
amounted to at least 1001.
Mrs. Gordon confirmed the statement of her husband with
regard to the robbery. The prisoner had hero but twelve
days in their service, and she was received from motives of
humunit), being recommended by souse persons of respecta-
bility who commiserated her situation, and *wing, from z•cot-
hod, of which place also her husband (the pi o,ciur) 1545 a
tiative.
T. Goodwin, the patron., deposed to the circumstances of
the apprehension of the prisoner, in company a ith Mr.
Gordon, and the boding upon her the property des( r bed.
The prisoner made ito defence. She held down her bead '
and cried during the trial.
The Common Sergeant summed up the evidence, and the
Jury found the prisoner Guilty.— Deal h.
The Court said, that the crime which she bad been coo-
victed of, was a most dangerous and wicked one, and ear-
nestly advised her to prepare for the worst eons quences.
'flue prosecutor subtiequeutly iecoinmendi d her to mercy
on account of her youth, and under the impress' that it
is as her first tot/eller. The prieener was removed from the
bar, almost faiutiug and in a Hood ef tears.
FRIDAY, APRIL 30.
EXTENSIVE BURGLARY IN AN INN.
Bartholomew Broughton, aged 25, was capitally in-
dicted for breaking and entering the dwelling house of
John Lomas, of Fetteidatie, and burelariously steering
theiein one Bank of Eligland note for 1001. Your other
Bank notes for 101. and five other Bank notes fur Al. each,
the property of George Slitiffiebotham.
This case excited considerable interest, on account of
the soy respectable connect' of the prisoner, and his
being himself mice a gallant and distinguished character
in the navy. The scene which marked the conclusion of
the It ial is peculiarly deserving of notice.
Mr. Alley detailed the case to the Jury, and called the
following ssiilleSllCA, whose oriet 'violence was as folloas:
r Mr. George Shuflleboha.n said, about the 23111 of
Dr-
icribber last hue eawr to town, and took up his residence at
the White Horse Inn, Fetter-lane. On the Sod of the
same month, he received front his bi other a suns of money,
In which was included a 100/ note. lir had in his pos-
t session at the time, four of 101. five I. and other nates,

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amounting to upwards of YOOl. The whole of this pro-
perty he saw sale, in his pocket-book, at nine o'clock on
the same evening, at the White Horse, and again about
eleven o'clock, when lie went to bed. His pocket-book
was in his inside coat pocket, and be placed it at the fur.
ther side of his bed, from the door, close to his side. The
maid Caine in to take his candle, and he saw her co out,
and was positive she latched the door. 'flue next morning
lie diseovei vd that lie bad been robbed.

Jane Murray, the chambermaid at the White Horse,
retter.lane, proved that the prisoner slept at that place
on the night of the 31st of December. '1 he ploys-000r
also slrpt there, and went to bed about eleven o'clock.—
'llie prisoner did not retire until after twelve. They both
slept is the same eallery ; the one at No. 21. the other at
2A. Witness took away the candle of the prosecutor, opt
the night in question, and was positive she latched the
door.

J. Kimble said, he resided with Mr. Berge, the optician,
of Piccadilly. On the let of January the prisoner Caine
the it mud purchased a sextant. 'Ube price was 10 guineas,
and the prisoner in payment tendered a 100/. Benk of
England note. Witness brought the note to Mr. Berge,
who marked it, and he received the change. The prisoner
WAS told the st•iktant would watt adjieding, and he gave
his addiess " Captain Wc.hart, Hauliers Hotel," where it
was to be sent. In less than two liners, however, the pri-
soner called in a coach, said he way in a hurry to terser
town, and tallied time article away.
Air. Beige deposed, that the last *Omni gave him on the
let of January to change, in payment, for the ld
a note for 1001. the member of whiled' was 10,151. Wit-
ness afterwards paid it into Iris Bankers', Messrs. Heftiest,
Farquhar, and Co.
A Clerk from the Bank of England produced the note.
19,131, for 100. paid in. these by Mrsarv. Het unarm! Cu. ;
and smith' r from the latter house proved its lodgement
there by Mr. Berge.
The pi isuirer (who appeared much emaciated and dis-
trees, d iu mind, and who was allowed to sit during the
trial) declined °tiering any thing in his defence.
Mews. Adolphus and Hi ode' irk called nearly twenty
persons, tneichanis, officers of the navy, and others at'
high revprciability, who gave the pi isuner a utmost carat-
lent character.

The Rev.:der stimmed tip the evidence.—The Jury de-
lihr a short time, and then pi unviinced the prisuart
Guilty—ll-aili.
The Fin rmin of the Jury, in their name, then addressed
the Bench, uhu begged must earnestly to tecommend the
prisoner to inere. The prosecutor joined in the frank.
mendation ; and the Recorder manned them that he taout4
represent the loather to flue Prince Regent.

ANOTHER SCRAMBLE. FOR PROPERTY I
Upon the conviction of the prisoner, a scene, .itnilar to
that which loot; place on Monday, again uccu, red. In than
c;:se, as in the former one, the prisoner was posse%sed of pro-
perty to a large amount, as besides the sextant which was
produced in Court, the prisoner had purchased matches and
jewellery of *cline value, which had not been proved an
evidence, being who! y unconnected with the particular
charge in the indictment. This property is actually seized
before the unhappy culprit's face, by certain individuals,
a ho, like hungry cartions, with extended talons, pounce
upon their prey, and whose feelings of compassion fur the
pour prisoner', unhappy lot are completely usercome by a
greedy thirst sifter gain. The circumstances which we are
about re late are most ulisgrace ful, and it is indeed so -
prising, that in a court of justice a iepetition of such con-
duct AMould be a lowed.

Mr. Alto) ruse, and called upon Mrs Francis Love, of
Warren sheet, Fitzroy-satiate, and at otiose home the pri-
soner lodged, to surrender to the prosecutor the sevt..iit
(which hr understood was in court) purchased out of the
1001. note of the prosecutor.
The husband of Mrs. Lure stepped forward, and M. id It
would be a bard case if he at as compelled to give it op, the
prisoner bei..g in his debt.
Mr. Puilen, one ul the Under Sheriffs, said, " I clonal it
as well as all other property belonging to the ptiwurr, on
the part of the Sheritte
Mr. Alley.—" 1 desire it to be given up to the prosecu-
tor. It is the produce of the property of %Melt be has been
robbed; and those who dare to claim or seize it, to his
wrong. will certainly have an action brought ag.iiiist them "
Mr. Pullen.—" I again claim the property, m the right of
the Sheri& only, 1 ware aay person from attempting to
bold it."

The gnarl who held the sextant stood amazed.

At length Mr. Sheriff Roberts descended from his box,
mad said with much warmth, " I demand the property."
The prosecutor, hastily seizing it, said," You shall not
hate it '

The Ilieh Shrrilf said be would ; but Mr. Aley loudly
exclaimed be ahuuld not, and ordered tne prosecutor to
retain it.

The Iligh Sheriff said, be was oat disposed to obey the
order of Mr. Alley, and was again proceeui4, aided by no
ot►geer, to seize the property, when c.m.itleuthle confusion
tubing (at which the whole Court ( indignato,
The Recorder arose, and in warm terms said, •r Mr.
Sheriff, I desire the property to be given to the prosecutor,
without farther contest,"

Thi. order operated like magic upon the C, urt : the 1112 h
sherareturnot to biu scut, the prusecuLor took lux seitusit,
and the Com; t Wm.'s quiet.

Mr. Alley llte•n called u 1 Lendheater, the Marsha!mon,
who apprehended the prisoner, and who had seised from his
person, and at his lodgings, two v.iluable gold watches,
and seals, some costly I rinhets, and other articles, oat to
surrender the property mats. to the prosecutor.
Mr. Shrritt Roberts again claimed these artii les, and
threatened proceeding against Lendbeater, if ►e refused to
give them up!
Mr. Alley desired the Mnrshalmsn at his p• ril to comply.
Mr. Pullen said, win distinctly claim MI t e pro-
perty on the part of the fsh.•nffs. who ore alone ,nl:tled eo
tree absolute right of it, and I have no hestintion in asserting
that the Court hds no right whatever to make an order fur
the surrender of the property of a c‘ovirted lust ty."-7 he
Recorder smiled.

Le,idtiewer then mlilressed the Coast, hewing to know
whit he was to do, heart and ihieateued as hi- was, by the
proseeutnr no bruit, and the High Sherif on tee ether.
The Itect..rder ►aid, he would make no order with rrgara

Voadcript•

LONDON, MONDAY, MAY 3.
Threr o' Clock, p

Y,•stertlay we received the Paris Papers of
Thorslay last, from which n•e male the following

ex t ract :

PARIS, APRIL 25.
PLOT AGAIWIIT THE EMPEROR ♦LE;4NOER.

• Aegise sitting of the Criminal Court of Brussels, the
24th of last month, the indictment, or accusation, was

read which relates to the persons n•ho stand charged
with a plot and conspiracy to carry off the Emperor
Alexander.

The prisoners are amused of haring endeavonred to
recite among the inhabitants of the Rip Bas (Low
Onnttrier) disintion and sedition, by a plot to seize the

person of his Majesty the Emperor of Russia. • and force
him to s►gn the following proclamation to the French:—

PROCLAMATION TO THE PRIINCH.

In the name of th•Ciwrnmrsr and the Emperor Alexander.
Article I. • In the decision auto Cookuess of Aix-la-
-• Chapelle, we decree, that the evacuation of the Army of
Occupation b: effrcu•d in the last days of this month,
and that each corps retort to their froorier.
Sinctioised by the S:cret Assembly of Sovereigns,
and the deliberations of our Congress, we proclaim, in
the name nf France, that Napoleon be brought in France,
and that Prince Francis Charles Napoleon be proelaiisted
-'Emperor of France, 'Oil 'Maria Louisa. Empress &gent.
Done at our Cliworss of Aix-la-Chapetl..., and duscd
from our Assembly of the ...... 18 16.
Several of the prisoners appear to adopt opposite
grounds of defence, and they accuse each other.