The Sun.
London, England, 1837-02-28 00:00:00

lIOGARTH V. NEWTON.

The plaintiff in this case is a builder, residing in the town
of Newcastle, and the action was brought to recover compen-
sation in damages for slander on the part of the defendant,
who is a horse-dealer and livery-stablekeeper. The Jury re-
turned a verdict for the plaintiff—Damages, One Farthing.
The civil business for the county being concluded, Mr. Jus-
tice PATTISOX proceeded to take the Crown business for the
county.
William Anderson was indicted for cutting and maiming
John Collingwood, at Alnwick, in this county, on the 24th of
August last. Verdict—lnsanity.
William Chipchase was indicted for cutting and maiming
his wife, Elizabeth Chipchase, on the 6th of September last.
Guilty—Sentence of death was recorded.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.

HA TTON-GARDEN.

Yesterday Mrs. Margaret Newman and Miss Julia St.
Clair Newman were again examined before Mr. LAING,
charged by Mrs. Hunter, of No. 23, Grosvenor-place, Pimlico,
with having stolen a diamond ring.
On being placed at the bar Miss Newman looked up as if
to recognise some one, when she sunk upon the rail of the
bar, with her head resting on one hand, and remained in that
situation for several minutes, when she relieved herself, and,
turning round to her mother, they spoke together in a whis-
pering tone.
Mr. LAING, observing this, asked what they were talking
about ?—Mrs. Newman replied, Nothing."
Mr. Flower attended for the prosecution; Mr. Rawlinson,
with a host of friends, were also present, and a great,number
of females.

Mrs. Hunter was now called upon to give evidence.
to being sworn,
Mr. LAING asked her whether she had lost anything ?
Mrs. Hunter replied, I have lost a ring, but I cannot tell how
I lost it.

Prier

George Collier, 38 E, said that there was a pawnbroker
present who had a ring which he should like Mrs. Hunter to
look at.

A pawnbroker produced three gold rings.
Mr. LAING presented to her one of the rings, set in dia-
monds ; and inquired whether she could identify it ?—Mrs.
Hunter looked at it, and said it was hers.
Mr. LAING asked under what circumstances she missed it ?

—Mrs. Hunter : I went to visit sa gentleman in the Kings
Bench Prison, where the prisoners were confined for debt.
He gave up his room as a :water of accommodation to Mrs.
and Miss Newman, and whilst I was on the visit I had occa-
sion to speak to him in private. I left my reticule, containing
the diamond-ring and my purse, on the table. I returned
home and missed my ring.
Mr. LANG inquired whether the prisoners were in the
room at the time that she left her reticule ?—Mrs. Hunter :
They were, but I cannot tell how I lost the property. I
might have lost the ring on the road to the prison.
Miss Newman here (ell upon the bar as if fainting, but (at
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the time, in consequence of" the darkness of the. day, it being
necessary to have lights) a candle was hell before her, and
she soon recovered herself.

Mr. LAING asked the pawnbroker whether he could identify
the person who pledged the rings ?—Pawnbroker : I have
some slight recollection of the younger prisoner. I was in
the shop at the time they were offered as pledges, and it being
evening we had a doubt whether it was a diamond-ring or nit.
Mr. LAING inquired in what month they were pledged ?
Pawnbroker—On the 21st of September last.
Mr. LAING asked Mrs. Hunter when she missed her ring ?
Mrs. Hunter—ln January, 1830.
Mr. LAING —What name was it pledged in ? Pawnbroker—
in the name of .‘ Julia Newman." The shopman who took it
in had quitted his service.
Mr. LAING—What is your impression : do you believe that
the younger prisoner was the person who pledged it? Pawn-
broker—From all the circumstances, it is my belief that she is
the person who pledged it.
Mr. LAING—What is the value of the ring ? Pawnbroker—
We lent 11. 4s. upon it,; it is worth 40i.
Collier—The lady told me that sonic bracelets were also
stolen at the same time. _ _

Mr. LAING asked if that was the fact ? Mrs. Ilunter—Yes,
•our worship.
Mr. LAING ordered the clerk to take the case.

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A gentleman here stepped forward, and said that Mrs. Hun-
ter was his cousin, and she had no desire to prosecute. The
officer (Collier) called upon them and told them that it was
only necessary to make their appearance, but they would not
he hound to proieeute. lie ad bed, "If I had known this she
should not have come forward."

Mr. LAING (peremptorily)—Then I can only tell you that
I would have compelled her to come forward in such a ease,
and in consequence of what you have stated I shall feel it to
be my duty not to allow her to leave this place until good se-
curity is entered into for her appearance to prosecute the
parties.
Mrs. Hunter was now sworn. She proved having gone to
the King's Bench l'rison, and' seeing the prisoners in her
friend's room, leaving her reticule with the ring in it, End
missing it on her return home.
Mr. LAING inquired whether it was her belief that the ring
was taken by the prisoner after w hat she had heard? Mrs.
Hunter (hesitatingly)—l Might have lost it, or dropped it on
the road. I took a hackney-coach in the Strand; I might
have lost it in the coach.
Collier found the duplicate of the ring in a secret drawer of
a desk, with the name of Miss Newman on it, together with-
-32 other duplicates.
Mr. LAING—Did you ever mention to either of the prioners
that you lost the ring ? Mrs. Hunter—l might, but I cannot
call it to my recollection.
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Collier—Mrs. [Linter told me that she did mention it to
Miss Newman, who said, " I am very sorry for your loss."---
(A laugh.)
Mr. LAING asked Miss Newman whether she had anything
to say to the charge? -

Her solieitor.sugdesteil that she shout I reserve her defence.
Miss Newman (coolly)—What I have to say will no be
credited here, and therefore it will be useless for me to ;say
anything.
Mr. Late° (to Mrs. Newman)—Have you anything tosav ?
Mrs. Newman—No, no (hastily).
The Magistrates asked Collier when the parties upon, whom
the prisoners had committed an extensive robbery of jes'rellery
would be able to attend? Collier—Oa Wednesday nett.
Mr. LAING then ordered the priso: ers to be brought up
again to answer that or any other charges that could bcOrought
forward against them, and the prisoners were taken from the bar.
Mrs. Hunter's cousin here whispered to Mr. Laing.!.
Mr. LAING said that he was determined that the case should
be prosecuted to its furthest extent. He would detain Mrs.
Hunter until securities were brought forward for her -appear-
ance to prosecute the prisoners. He then ordered that she
and her friends might be accommodated with a private room in
the office until the arrival of the required sureties, and they
were conducted thither by an officer, who was directed to keep
a watch over her, in order to prevent an escape, and it was
suggested that the parties should hasten for the bail before
three o'clock, the time for the office closing.
At nearly three o'clock Mr. LAING inquired whether the
bail was forthcoming? An officer replied that a messenger
was sent after it; and shortly afterwards the clerk intimated
that a gentleman had come forward, when Mr. Laing ordered
hat he should he bound over in the sum of 1001. for Mrs. Hun-
ter's appearance to prosecute.
The clerk said that the individual was arguing with him the
legality of the proceeding, and he was introduced. His name
did not transpire ; but it seems he is a pawnbroker in the
Strand. He refused to be bail unless the sum was 40!. He
observed that sum was scratched out of the recognizance paper
and 1001. inserted in its stead.
Mr. LAING-I have been informed that there was a desire
to steal away, and that somethimg like an overture or induce-
ment had been made by a party concerned, and it being a large
sum in which she will be bound over renders it less likely for
the party to afford the money. lam not bound to any par-
ticular sum. A magistrate can demand 40!., 100/., or 1,000/.
according to circumstances ; but as it has been stated to me
that some remuneration had been offered, I will not depart from
my course. lam bound to see that the.;aw is not frustrated. It
is very extraordinary that a :party who is willing to become
bail for 401. should refuse for 100/.
Bail—l am willing to become bail for 401. for her, but not
100/. lam already under bail. She shall send for her mother.
Mrs. Hunter—Pray, Sir, must it be a housekeeper?
Mr. LAING answered in the affirmative, and the lady seemed
to be in the utmost suspense and anxiety, when Mr. LAING
said that in consenting to liberate the lady, it was not out of
any consideration for the party who offered bail, but from
sheer compassion for her. Her brother then offered himself.
Mr. LAING—Pray, what are you? Brother—l am an offi
cer of the army.
Mr. LAING-Then, as an officer and a gentleman, Icall upon
you to pledge yourself that she shall be forthcoming at the
prisoners' trial. Brother—She shall, your worship.
Mr. LAING-Then you are bound over in the sum of 401.
for her appearance to give evidence against them. He also
bound over her cousin in the same sum, and Mrs. Hunter quitted
the office with her friends, highly delighted at her escape from
imprisonment. Other robberies have been traced to the pri-
soners, and Collier, to whom considerable credit is due, is mak-
ing active inquiries to trace their delinquencies. The prisoners
act with great indifference whilst in prison, but are most cau-
tious not to be overheard on their road to the office.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

TATTER S A L L' S-YESTE.IMII'.
THE DEEM

Very little anxiety was evinced to back either of the favourites,
who retain the same relative positions assigned to them in our last
report. The same observation may be applied to Pliantasitra,
Dardanelles, Caravan, and Wintonian, the last four having scarcely
been alluded to in any of the offers made. Mango was backed at
16 to 1 for 501., and for a smaller sum at 17 to I, the last being
the closing price. Mahometan was backed freely at 20 to 1, and a
few ponies put on some of the outsiders, in which class defender is
now to be found. The room was fully attended, but the betting
was slack.
. 13 to 2 agst Lord Jersey's lot—offered
7 to 1 agst Colonel Anson's Jcreed—take 8 to 1
8 to 1 agst Lord Jersey's Bro. to Bay Middleton—take 9 to 1
13 to 1 agst Captain Gardner's Phantasima colt—offered
17 to I agst Mr. Greville's Mango—taken
20 to 1 agst Mr. Osbaldeston's Mahometan—taken
28 to 1 agst Lord Lichfield's Cartoon—offered
30 to 1 agst Mr. Sadler's Defender—offered
32 to 1 agst Mr. Savile's Brother to Elis—taken
35 to 1 agst Lord Exeter's Hybiscus—take 40 to 1
60 to 1 agst Mr. J. Day's Mustee—taken
50 to 1 agst Mr. Thornhill's Brother to Mouche—taken
2000 to 25 agst Mr. Theobald's Tredville colt—taken
3000 to 60 agst Mr. W. Edwards's Bequest colt—taken
650 to 53 agst Brother to Elis and Caravan—taken
1000 to 50 agst Sambo and Hybiscus—taken
THE RIDDLESWORTH, P. r.
7 to 4 agst Lord Jersey's Brother to Bay Middleton
THE PORTLAND HA NDICA 1., P. P,
6 to 1 agst Mr. J. Day's Venison— offered
7 to 1 agst Lord Egremont's Hock—taken
7 to 1 agst Lord Lichfield's Elis—offered
8 to 1 agst Mr. Dawson's Locomotive—taken
8 to 1 agst Mr. Mostyn's Birdlime—taken
16 to 1 agst Mr Robertson's Lucifer—taken
8 to 1 each again the first three laid in one bet.

Lord Stafford reached Rogers's stables at Newmarket on Friday.

Mr. Dixon's mare won the trotting match for .500 guineas.
The terms of the match were, that the mare should perform
the distance of 120 miles in 10 successive hours, which she
accomplished within the time, though much distressed. The
match came off on Sunbury Common.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

EAST INDIA SHIPPING.

Arrivals at Bombay.—The Boyne, Nov. 6th, Bengal, Gth,
Malabar, Bth, Gilmore, Bth, Lady Faversham, 13th, Marquis
of Hastings, 20th, Royal Admiral, 22d, and Hestonjee Bo-
niunjee, all from London ; the Bombay Packet, Nov. Bth,
Frances, 9th, Orient, 10th, Annandale, 10th, Albion, I Ith,
Urania, 24th, and John Knox, 24th, all from Liverpool ; the
Columbine, Nov. 7th ' • Elector, 13th, and Britanoia, 29th, all
from Llanelly ; the Niagara, from Newcastle ; the Isabel,
from Liverpool and Rio; the Fortfield, from Calcutta; the
Hugh Lindsay, Dec. Ist, from the Red Sea.
Departures from Bombay.—The Duchess of Clarence, Oct.
25th, for Ceylon ; the Princess Charlotte, Nov. sth, Voleana,
6th, and Isabel, 25th, all for Liverpool ; the Walmer Castle,
13th, Royal George, 14th, and Australia, 22d, all for Lon-
don ; the Pestonjee Bomanjce, 13th, and Bengal, 18th, for
Calcutta ; the Frances, 26th, for Madras ; the Annandale,
29th, for Ceylon.
Ships Loading.—Nov. 29, the Boyne, Richardson, for Lon-
don, to sail Dec. 15th; the Malabar, Voss, for London, 'Jan.
2 ; the- Gilmore, Lindsay, Dec. 26th, for London ; Lady Fa-
versham, Webster, for London, in January; Royal William,
Fotheringham, for London, Dec. 15th ; the William Nicol,
Kincaid, for the Clyde, in a few days; the Niagara, for Li.
verpool, in a few days ; the Columbine, Horton, for Liver-
pool, Dec. 20; the Bombay Packet, Ebinoc, for Liverpool,
Dec. 7 ; the Orient, Taylor, for Liverpool ; the Albion, Un-
derwood, for Liverpool, Dec. 20 ; the Hector, Johnson, for
Liverpool, in December.
The Urania, Noakes, and John Knox, Thompson, were ad-
vertised for freight or 'charter.
Arrivals at Calcutta.—The Hygera, Lucy, and Herculean,
Hextable, from Liverpool ; the Lady RaffL•s, Pollock, from
London; the Mary Catherine, Campbell, from Newcastle and
Bahia ; ,the Deane, Hawkins, from Liverpool.
Madras, Nov. 18.—A very severe gale was experienced
here on the 30th ult., which has occasioned considerable
damage. All the vessels in the roads—viz., his Ma;esty's
ship Andromache. the American ship Star, the French ship
Eliza, the Jahn William Dare, the brig Ayr, and the schooner
Recovery, got to sea, and we are happy to say have all since
returned to the coast. The Star, however, was totally dis-
masted, and has been otherwise so much damagod that she
has been condemned, and is to be sold on ".he 25'11 inst. for
general benefit.; her cargo is also greatly damaged, and the
greater part will require to be sold here, being unfit for re-
shipment. The Eliza lost her mizenmast, but sustained little
further injury, either in hull or cargo. The John William
Dare and the Ayr Were both dismasted, but have returned, the
former to COringi, and the latter to this port. The Andro-
mache, and the Recovery, appear to have both escaped the
gale by going southward, and the former is to day reported
as having arrived at Trincomalee on the sth inst. We may
mention also that the Futteli Idam, an Arab slip from Bom-
bay to Calcutta, foundered in a gale; and a few of her crew
only were providentially rescued by the hawk, after being at
sea seven days. The Amelia, which sailed from Calcutta on
the 18th of October, is the only vessel which remains unac-
counted for; she is now some weeks overdue.

THE DIVORCED.—Wc know not when a greater
Sensation was produced in the world of fashion, than on the
appearance of this new work, from the pen of the sister of the
Duke of Ar founded, it': appears, on a real occurrence
which took place not many years ago. But we shall not fore•
stall the interest which every reader of sensibility will feel by
giving the outline of this affecting story, the moral develop-
ment of which does so much honour to the head and heart' of
of the noble authoress. •
COURT OF -COMMON CouNcm,---Yesterday a
Court was hell for the purpose of receiving and discussing the
merits of the report of the Parliamentary Committee upon the
applicatiori of the Commercial Blaekwall RailwAy Company
for the permission of the Corporation to extend the railroad into
Leadenhall-street. After several petitions had been presented,
the report of the ComMittee, recommending immediate oppo-
sition to the Bill, was agreed to by a vast majority. The Court
then adjourned.
Rumours of a general election are rife in, the politi-
cal circles at Canterbury. At all events, it cannot be very fi
distant. The liberal electors of Canterbury are well prepared
fur the struggle. We trust, to hear the same of other Wows
in the county. The Reformers met last evening, very nume-
rously, at the Fl)ing Horse ; and tai Wednesday their meeting
will be, held at the City Arms, Northgate, when a very full
attendance is expected.—Kent Herald. _

During the terrific thunder storm of last Saturday
the electric fluid took fearful effect on the Victoria yacht, the
property of D.• Connor, Esq., of Ball) bricken. The copper
theathing at the head of the masts attracted the lightning',
which passed down throe, h the deck into the cabin, tearing
every thing in its progress, and eventually forced its way
through her planks. 'Several windows have been broken in
the village of Ringaskiddy, and the uldest inhahitant3 declare
they have never witnessed a more awful storm. We are glad
to state the accident has not been productive of loss of life.—
Cori; Paper.