The Sun.
London, England, 1839-09-03 00:00:00

UNION-HALL.-(THIS DAY.)

Henry Wilkin, a very respectable young man, was this
morning brought before Mr. JEREMY, charged by a Mr.
Flecking with having robbed him last night, between nine
and ten, of 7s. 6d. According to the statement of the
complainant, he was going down Francis-street, Walworth,
about a quarter before ten, and when he was between
Hampton street and Hanover-street Wilkin came up to
him, caught hold of his arm, stated that he knew him and
his good lady, and that he was most happy to sec him in
such good health. They proceeded on together, and shortly
afterwards Hacking felt something at his pocket, and
Wilkin ran off, and be pursued him. A friend of Mr.
Hacking's stated that he saw Wilkin come up and speak
to Hacking, and was surprised, after the familiar manner in
which the former had spoken to the latter, to observe him
pursuing him. _ _ _

Wilkin stated that Mr. Hacking was completely mis-
taken in the person, and that he had several witnesses to
prove that it could not be him, as he was at a different part
at the hour specified.
On its being pressed by Mr. JEREMY, it was admitted
on the part of Mr. Hacking, that he was the worse for
liquor at the time the occurrence took place, and also that
he had doubts as to whether Wilkiu was the man.
Wilkin, on being called upun by the Magistrate, clearly
proved, by several respectable witnesses, with whom he
had been, that he was not in Francis•street at the time
stated.

Mr. JEREMY then immediately ordered him to be dis-
charged, at the same time observing that he thought the
case ought to be carried no further, as it was clear that
Mr. Hacking had been robbed, but it was equally clear
that the robLery had not been effected by the party
charged. He thought if Mr. Hacking was convinced
of this, having already admitted that he bad doubts
as to Mr. Wilkin's identity,: he was bound
openly to express his sorrow for the inconvenience to which
he hod gut the latter person.

Mr. linking said he had doubts as to Mr. Wilkin
being the person.

Wilkin—That will not satisfy me. I have had no
very pleasant night of it in the station-house, and I expect
a full and open sta!ement that you are now convinced you
were mistaken. lam determined I will not be hum-
bugged.

Hacking not seeming inclined to accede to t' e
wishes of Mr. IViikin, both parties left the Office accom-
panied by their friends, the latter gentleman plainly
intimating that the business would not rest there.
It is a rather singular circumstance, but according to the
statement in the charge, that both the accuser and the
accused live in the same street within 12 doors of each
other.

BIRMINGHAM.—A new scene will be presented
to the Birmingham people during this week, namely, an
inquiry into the origin of the late disastrous riots. All hope
of a Government commission of Inquiry on that subject
being given up, the Town Council have resolved to appoint
a Committee to investigate the real causes of the in-
cendiary fires and destruction of property which
took place here within the very last month. The
people who were hitherto timid in coming forward to supply
the necessary evidence that would lead to that informa-
tion are now giving notice of their intention to attend that
Committee and render it all assistance. The Lumber of
p rsons who have been injured by the London Police, and
who, it is said, have expressed their determination to sub-
mit their cases to the Committee of Inquiry is most extra-
ordinary. and is scarcely credible. The enquiry will be
limited to four days, and previous to its commencement a
publie meeting will be held on Tuesday, in the Town-
hell. The Chartists appear to be by no mearsd scomfitcd
be being prevented to assemble, as usual, at Holloway_
head. They are now holding their weekly meetings at
Laurence-street Chapel, where the Convention sat. The
female Chartists have their meetings on Mondays.

GAME.—The sportsmen continue very success-
ful on rEe moors, and the number of boxes of game sent
south is greater than we ever recollect. We must give
up r.ll idea of chi onicling the memorabilia of the moors,
as success is universal. On the moors of Corrybreugh
there has been excellt nt sport, and Sir Francis Mackenzie
in a few hours of one afternoon bagged 25 brace there.
The Castle Leod party have forwarded a vast number of
birds to the south. Lord Cardigan has suddenly left
Cagle Leod for London, whence he will proceed to Can-
terbury to join his regiment. Lord Adolphus Fitzcla-
rence remains at Castle Leod. The game is abundant
and well grown on the Ballindalloch moors. On Felder
last, the 23d, Mr. Macpherson Grant killed 43 brace of
grouse bttween ten A. at, and five P.M., using only oue
gun, which he loaded himself; and or. the 20th the same
gentleman shot 23 brace on the same moors after break-
fast.—lnverness Courier.
ABSENCE OF MIND.—An individual in town,
, after baying put or, his best apparel, told his wife that he
was going to see St. James's Races, and as wives are in
general very careful, she put a sixpence in his hand, and
observed " there's or,e o' the brew new coin with Queen
Victoria's head on it. I'll bae the tea ready by eight
o'clock, and I'm sure ye'll be hame by that time." John,
howeve., fell in with some friends, and a lengthened dis-
cussion took place on the rece horses and their riders.
Several gills of whiskey were of course discussed, but in-
stead of coming hame to his sin canny wife, he wandered
far and wide, and on awakening, found himself in Klimal.
color Churchyard. On looking up, he saw a tombstone
with the words " Memento Mori" engraved on it, which
not being a Latin scholar, he thought it meant " remember
Mary." His peculiar situation, and the anxiety of bis
wife, struck forcibly on his mind, and he lost no time in
retracing his steps, and reached home by 12 o'clock, to the
no small joy of his wife, who had given him up for lost.—
Paisley Advertiser.
PROGRESS OF JOINT•STOCK BANKING.—
There are now twenty-one joint-stock banks in the county
of Yolk, and fifteen old private establishments have Within -
,
a short period become incorporated with them.