The Sun.
London, England, 1864-07-21 00:00:00

MARLBOROUGH-STREET.

E%TRIORDINA.RY DELUSION.—A respectably-,tressed
female, who said her name was Sanders, and that she lived
in Stephen-street, Tottenham-court-road, waited upon Mr
Knox this morning to make a complaint against a foreigner
who annoyed her, and to ask the magistrate's advice.
Mr Knox—What is the nature of your complaint?
Applicant—A foreigner has an electrifyingmachine, and
he is always electrifying me. Wherever I go he follows
me about and electrifies me, and I can get no rest at night.
It has been going on for a long time, and I am always being
subjected to electric shocks- It does not matter where I
live, it is the same in every house. When I pass a public-
house he electrifies me, ann experiments upon mo to show
the people his power over me. I can refer you to persons
who know the truth of what I state, and I have a witness
of the man's conduct towards me.

Mr Knox—Perhaps you will give me some of the motes
of persons who know you.
The applicant then mentioned the names of some persons.
Mr Knox—lf you call again in a week I will let you knave
what can be done.
Applicant—l am much obliged to yon. _

The applicant left the court very pleased, and seemingly
much relieved in her mind, and Mr Knox ordered one of
the officeis to make some inquiries respecting her so that
her friends may be communicated with.
James Elderfeld, was charged with stealing a watch and
chain of the value of £lO, the property :of Mr James Has-
lett, of 22, Duke-street, Grosvenor-square.
Mr Haslett went into the Princess Stores, Prince's-
street, St. George's, to have some refreshment with an old
acquaintance, and, having taken a little too much, fell
asleep. The prisoner, who was an entire stranger to Mr
Haslett, but had been treated by him, sat by his side, and
was seen to take the watch and chain from his pocket.
Charles Barnes, 83 C, was sent for, and on taxing the pri-
soner with having taken Mr Haelett's watch and chain
he solemnly denied doing so, but on being taken into custody
and when near the station-house door he handed the
articles to the constable, stating that he took them because
Mr Haslett did not appear capable of taking care of them
himself.

Mr Knox remanded the prisoner, that inquiry might be
made into his character, and for the attendance of the person
who saw him take the watch and chain out of Mr Haslett's
pocket.

WESTMINSTER.
THE ARRANGEMENT OF CABS AT CREMORNE.—
Adolphus Berkley, a cab-driver, was charged 'with being
drunk and causing a great obstruction and confusion out-
side Cremorne Gardens.
Thomas Roe, police-constable, 113 V, said that at half-
past eleven last night the defendant caused a great deal of
confusion and disorder outside Cremorne. For the main-
tenance of good order and convenience of the public, but a
limited number of cabs were allowed on the rank at a time,
and defendant, who was drunk, disobeyed the orders, and
insisted upon going there. The place was exceedingly
narrow, and the greatest obstruction was caused, De-
fendant positively refused to go away, and was very violent.
Other witnesses were called, who showed the confusion
and resistance made by the defendant,
Mr Selfe remarked that he had frequently seen the man
there before,
Defendant admitted that he had been charged with
drunkenness.
Mr Selfe (to Richard Gamble, the defendant's mastet)—
How is it that the time at which he entered your service is
not stated on the license which is produced ?
Gamble—l dont put it on until they leave me, or if they
are only with me a short time.
Mr Selfe—That is the very thing objected to. The
magistrates, for their guidance, require it to be known ho .v
long a cabman holds his employment, because if a man is
long with his employer the inference is that he is a sober,
well-conducted man. If, on the contrary, he goes about
from place to place, staying only a few days with any one
one is naturally led to the conclusion that he is a bad man.
The act of Parliament requires this entry shall be made,
and the magistrates are continually calling attention to it.
Defendant admitted that he had been drinking, but said
that other men also went on the rank.
Mr Selfe—l have no doubt that you are commonly in-
toxicated. I shall fine you 20s, or commit you for a month