The Sun.
London, England, 1853-12-03 00:00:00

POLICE INTELLIGENCE,

GUILDHALL.—Robert James Smith, alias Wilkin
son, and Anne Wilkinson, alias James, were brought up
(n a warrant charged with keeping a common brothel.
Charles Morley, the constable of the parish of St.
Botolph-without-Bishopgate, said he apprehended the
prisoners, and had known the house at 6, Cavendish-
court, for the last twenty years.
John Kilby, the keeper of Devonshire-square, had
lived at 3, Artillery-street. Had known the house in
Cavendish-court alluded to for the last twenty-four
years, and believed it was a brothel.
The Court—Have you seen many persons going in
and out
Witness—Plenty.
The Court—ln the day time as well as night !
Witness—All day long, up to eight o'clock in the
evening, when I go off duty. The prisoners reside
there, but the female has been away two or three times.
The Court—Do they keep the house in question ?
Witness—l believe they do.
The Court—Have you ever spoken to them upon the
subject?
Witness--No. They knew I was aware of what
kind of house they were keeping. It was not my busi-
ness to speak to them.
Cross-examined—l have spoken to the prisoners, but
not about the house. I have told them they would get
into trouble some day or the other. I have had money
from the male prisoner ; but it was given me to keep
the girls out of the passage and from quarrelling and
creating a disturbanee. I have had ss. per week from
the male prisoner for that purpose.
Sir George Carroll—Or m other words you were paid
to give free access to a brothel ?
Witness —I have known the prisoners for the last
twelve years, and have received that money during the
whole of that time.
Sir George Carroll—l suppose the parish authorities
were not aware that you were receiving that money ?
Witness—Well, sir, I mentioned it to the Rev. Dr.
Russell.
Inspector Howard—I drew the attention of the parish
authorities to the house in question, by writing to Dr.
Russell, who accordingly communicated with the church-
wardens upon the subject, and it appeared that Rilby,
the beadle of the square had been receiving at first los.
per week, which was afterwards reduced to ss. When be
did not get the money he used to stand in the doorway
of the house, and refuse to let any one pass in until the
money was paid to him. Notwithstanding, however,
that these facts have been laid before the proper autho.
rities, the man still retains his situation as beadle of
Devonshire-square.
Mr. Lee, on the part of the parish, said the board of
guardians have considered the subject, and think it
better to allow Kilby to keep his office until the facts
are proved against him in the usual form.
The Court—How long have you (Kilby) discontinued
receiving this money from the prisoners ?
Witness—About a month ago I told the prisoner I
would not receive any more money of him.
Sir George Carroll—l suppose you thought you were
found out, and that was the reason of your becoming so
suddenly scrupulous.
The Court—Did you ever receive 10s. per week from
the male prisoner ?
Witness—l received Bs. for the duty I have named.

The Court—Did you ever receive lds. ?
Witness—Not for that duty.
The Court—Did you ever receive 10s. for any duty ?
Sir George Carroll—Answer the question. It's no
use fencing it now, after having received the money for
12 years.
Witness—l have ; but 2s. of it was for drink.
The Court—How long did you receive 10s. ?
Witness—About two or three years. I never had any
dielCulty in getting the money, because the male prisoner
111'4 to meet me in the Ben Jonson, in Houndsditch, and
Pay me.
Sir
mGeorge Carroll—By whom is this man appointed ?
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• as a c.,sl4e4i,sta—bille is sworn in by the Court of Aldermen
The COurte , but be is appointed by the guardians.
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men who app (toc„i RilbY)—Have you ever told the gentle-
Witness—No ntl
you that this house was a brothel ?
because they are all dead.
Th® Court--g-
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else ? e you ever mentioned it to any one
Witness—Yes, about
t4recyears ago I mentioned it
to Mr. Turner and Mr. Warwick,
in Devonshire-square.
an Sir George Carroll—Since that time you have not said
anything it ?
Witness—No, sir.
The Court— nave you any certificate of your having
beenlFS worn in
Witness--N .it for this year.
Mr. Lee--How is that ? The fee has been charged
to•the parish and paid. I shall see that it is inquired

jut°.
Sir George Carroll—There is a strong prima facie case
made out for a remand, but I am afraid the evidence of a
• • man who had received bribes to neglect his duty for
twelve years is scarcely to be depended on.
Mi. Lee— The guardians are prepared to prosecute,
but I am afraid their intention will be frustrated by the
collusion between the prisoners and the witness Kilby.
The prisoners were then remanded, and Mr, Penson
of the " Ben Jenson," in Houndsditch, and Mr. Harri
in s,
- a plumber and glazier, of Bevis-marks, became bail
• 1001. • each for the prisoners, who also entered in their
own recognisances in the same amount.