The Sun.
London, England, 1837-10-09 00:00:00

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.

POLICE COMMITTEE, GUILDHALL.
Joseph Rogers, a young man, who was formerly a cab-
driver, but now keeps the lodging-house No. 5, West-street,
Smithfield, was on Saturday brought before the Commit-
tee, charged with having harboured and concealed Wicker
the convict, after that person escaped from the gaol of New-
gate a few days ago.

Mr. Cope, the Governor of Newgate, stated that Wicker
having escaped from Newgate, immediate measures were
adopted to apprehend the convict, who had been transported'
for life for horse-stealing. On the 2d instant a turnkey of
Chelmsford gaol brought Wicker to Newgate in custody at
an early hour.

Marson, the turnkey of Chelmsford Gaol, on Tues-
day night, having seen a stranger at the entrance to Chelms-
ford, and ascertained that the man, who proved to be the
prisoner, was inquiring for a person at whose house
Wicker's mother lodged, gave directions to a constable on
the subject. The constable entered into conversation with
the' prisoner, and witness joined them. He asked what
business brought him to the house for which inquiry was
made, and told him the extent of the suspicions enter-
tained about him. The prisoner denied that his embassy
was about Wicker, but afterwards admitted that he went
to see Wicker's mother. Witness then said that prisoner
wns harbouring a convicted felon, and the prisoner observed,
" What a pretty muddle I have got myself into ; I thought
to do the young man a service." The prisoner then men-
tioned where be resided, and said that he came down from
London that morning to ask Wicker's mother to bring him
some money and clothes, and meet him near the Horse and
Groom, opposite Sutton-street. Witness said it was very
improbable that Wicker would appoint such a place, as it
was so near the prison from which he had escaped. The
prisoner then stated that he would tell all about the busi-
ness. Wicker came to his house the morning after he
escaped, and remained there since, and was there at the
moment they were speaking. Witness then locked up the
prisoner, and at once set off for London, where, upon arriv-
ing, he went, accompanied by the police, to the prisoner's
house, No. 5, West-street, Smithfield. With some diffi-
culty he got into the house, and he searched all the pre-
mises for some time without success. At last he found
Wicker in a small cupboard, behind the head of the bed,
standing, with his trowsers turned inside out, and evidently
panic struck.

In reply to a question from one of the Aldermen, the
turnkey said that the prisoner distinctly stated that he went
to Chelmsford to Wicker's mother for money and clothes,
to help the man to make his final escape.
Sir PETER LAURIE (to the prisoner)—What are you ?
Prisoner—l have been a cabman, but I now keep the lodg-
ing-house, No. 5, West-street. Fourteen or fifteen lodge
in the house, occasionally coming and going. I knew
Wicker in some transaction as to the sale of a horse, and I
went down to Chelmsford to his mother for him, but I knew
nothing of his intention to escape.
Mr. Wooller requested that bail might be taken for the
appearance of the prisoner, whom it was his intention to
advise to plead guilty.
Sir PETER LAURIE—I never yet knew a man who was
admitted to bail to be convicted. The fact is always looked
upon by the Jury as a proof of innocence. The moment
a hailed man appeared at The bar, up starts a Counsel and
says—" Oh, look at that honest man, how he comes to take
his trial !"

The prisoner was then remanded till next Saturday.
Four of the turnkeys of Newgate were suspended for
neglect of duty, in consequence of Wicker having escaped.

BOW. STREET.
A man of ruffianly appearance, named Charles Crawley,
was charged on suspicion of having robbed a young man,
named Alexander M'Conachie Ross, of his clothes, at a
disreputable house in Salutation-court, Strand.
The prosecutor, who described himself as a classical tutor
in a school near town, appeared before the magistrate sans
everything except his shirt and a very old pair of trousers
and slippers. He stated that he came to town to visit some
friends, and that, having taken a " wee drap" more than he
was accustomed to, he was easily prevailed upon to take
lodgings at the house of a "lady." The liquor had such an
effect upon him that he did not wake until the next morn-
ing, when he found that all his clothes, and about 2/. in
money, had been stolen. He had scarcely time to think
of his loss when the prisoner made his appearance, and,
affecting surprise to see him, "in his bedroom," directed
him immediately to "be off." In vain the prosecutor ex-
plained the circumstance attending his introduction to tho
house, and the fact of his being without clothes, for the
only answer he could get was, " It's all very well, Mr.
Scotchman, but you don't lodge here ;" and he was forth-
with kicked down stairs. He afterwards met with a hu-
mane person, who lent him a ragged pair of trowsers and
two old slippers. The prisoner was then taken into cus-
tody. He denied all knowledge of the clothes, and was
remanded, in order that search might be made for the other
parties.

- Edward Groberty, the young man charged with robbing
his employer, Mr. Storken, of Little Queen-street, of
1261. 65., which had been given him to take up a bill, but
with which he absconded to France, was again brought up,
and the evidence being complete he was committed.

HATTON GARDEN.
A gentleman named Boriner was brought before the
Magistrates, charged with threatening the life of Mrs.
Sparrow, the wife of a gentleman residing in the City-
road. The complainant, a remarkably handsome woman,
stated that the defendant waylaid her on Wednesday last,
and threatened to do her personal injury, and she much
feared he would some time or other carry his threat into
effect.

Mr. BENNETT asked if there was any cause for all this.
Complainant (very much excited)—Here are his letters
(pulling out a packet), wherein he wishes me to act im-
properly.
Defendant--ob, heavens ! What shall Ido ?
Mr. BENNETT—Do you know anything of him P—Com-
plainant—He used to visit my husband's house two or three
years ago, but all acquaintance between him and Mr. Spar-
row ceased through some bill transactions.

Defendant—a, your Worship, it is false ; he owes me
money. I have not seen this lady these three months.
The Magistrates said the lady must be protected, and
held the defendant to bail.

MARLBORO UGH-STREET.

James Newlands was charged with felony. Some short

time ago, a man was apprehended in the very act of carry-
in; away a considerable quantity of plate from the residence
of Sir Charles Maxwell, Mayfair, and it came out in evi-
dence that another man had been concerned in the felony,
whose description exactly tallied with that of the prisoner.
Horsford, one of. the Mendicity Society's constables, who
is well acquainted with the prisoner's person, met him on
Monday last, in Drury-lane, with a bundle. On searchium
the bundle, a shirt and some other articles %vere found,°
which appeared as if recently stolen. An inquiry was made,
and Horsford succeeded in discoveriug, that the prisoner
had committed a robbery in the house of Mr. Appleyai-d,
solicitor, No. 9, Montague-place, not more than half an
hour before he was taken into custody.

liorsford, in reply to the Magistrate, said that he never
let a thief pass him when he knew the man was " wanted."
lie bad known the prisoner for some time as a reputed
thief, and one of the most expert of that class termed
" area sneaks." The prisoner having a smart address,
and. being generally. well clothed, carried on operations
by calling at the houses of those gentry who were about
to give dinner parties, under the pretence that he bad
been sent for orders from some respectable tradesman
with whom the house dealt. The white apron, and the

irm snspiciou, and ena!ii,Nl him to tok.c
charge of a piece of plate, or any other portable valuab_le
.
which came in his way. As there was, however, not stab
cient evidence to connect the prisoner with the robbery at
Sir C. Maxwell's, the charge was confined to the felony at
Appleyard's, on which the prisoner was Committed for trial.

MARY LEBONE.
Frederick Pyne was charged with brutal treatment to 3
horse.
The prisoner was the driver of one of Mr. Bardell's,
cabs, and on bringing home the horse, after eighteen hours
work, it was ascertained that the poor animal had been so
severely whipped, and was so exhausted, that it was 11? t
expected to live. The prisoner, who was intoxicated, said
he had no money. but on his being given into 01034'
10s. 6d. was found upon pimp
The Magistrate regretted'thnt there was no law to reach
the prisoner.
It was then agreed that Mr. Bardell should have the
money taken from the prisoner, as a small recompense for
his loss.
The prisoner was then discharged.

WORSHIP-STREET.
Harriet Gardener and Ellen Jones were charged with
shoplifting.
The prisoners, accompanied by another female,
the shop of Mr. Jones, linendraper, City-road, under the
pretence of purchasing some articles, when one of them Was
observed to steal a shawl.
The prisoners were remanded that the officers might ea'
deavour to apprehend the woman who escaped. entered

UNION HALL.
John Westing, a boy 14 years of age, the son of a sur,
geon in Lambeth, was charged with stealing a bolster and
two pillow cases, the property of his father.
The prisoner, who seemed perfectly careless, vras Corn-
witted for trial.
Thomas Clarke, alias Robinson, described as an 11106"
mate son of George IV., was brought up for reexamina-
tion on the charge of stealing writing-desks, dressing Cas'3s'
and other articles, the property of Mr. T. Baring, the pro-
prietor of a bazaar at Egham.
The prisoner was remanded.