The Sun.
London, England, 1838-01-24 00:00:00

COMMON PLEAS.-(THIS DAY.)

The Court was occupied this morning with a cause respecting the
construction of a will, which possessed no public interest, the question
being a mere dry point of law, whether certain words in the will con-
veyed the fee simple of the property bequeathed or only a life interest.
The arguments of counsel appeared likely to occupy the whole of the day

BOW-STREET.-(THIS DAY.)

A DtsappoiNTED SNEAL—John Desmond of Saffron.hill was charged
with being found in the house of a hoot-maker, 22, Duke-street, Lin-
coln's-inn-Fields for the purpose of committing a felony.
It appeared from the testimony of Henry Erow that at seven o'clock
last evening he was sitting at his work'in his parlour, and having occasion
to go into the shop, he discovered the prisoner, who had crept along the
counter, in the act of helping himself to a'pair of shoes which were ex-
posed for sale in the window. He instantly laid hold of him for the
purpose of taking him to the station.house, and on going Into the street,
he saw two of the prisoner's companions peeping through the window,
but on their finding what had happened they made their escape.
The prisoner accounted for his intrusion into the shop by saying that
he wanted to purchase a shoe-lace, but on being searched in the station-
house lie was not even worth that sum, and was ordered to be sent to
hard lobour in the House of Correction for three months.

AN UNWELCOME ADMIttER.—John Wade, having the appearance of
a labourer, was charged by Mr. Wm. Golburne, of King-street, Co.
vent-garden, with ringing at his bell at three o'clock this morning. The
complaisant stated that he had received a letter from the prisoner last
May, in which he promised to ring his bell every night at certain hours.
He had no knowledge of him, only by the annoyance which he was in
the habit of showing towards his sister, whenever she appeared in the
streets, to prevent a repetition of which a warrant had been applied for
yesterday on the part of his sister.
Sir F. ROE inquired if the complainant's sister was in attendance ?
A female of respectable appearance came forward, and in answer to
the Magistrate, deposed that her name was Mary Anne Golbourne, and
whenever she appeared in the streets the prisoner came up to her,
making observations about her dress, which he had constantly practised
for the last two years From the incoherent manner in which he spoke
she concluded lie must be insane, and as she could not at all times appear
abroad with a person to protect her, she considered her life very much.
in danger.

Mr. Golbourne produced some letters of the prisoner's, which be
requested should be read, in order to show that there was every harm. to,
be apprehended from the prisoner on the part of his sister.
Sir F. Roe declined examining any letters of the prisoner's, as they
must contain language as absurd as his conduct was improper, and for
which he should put in bail, with directions to Mr. Wakefield to look
attentively after him, as he appeared of unsound mind.
The prisoner requested to say a few words in explanation, but as he
showed a disposition to enter into circumstances not connected with the
charge, he was prevented.

Sir F. ROE told the complainant there was no doubt from the beim.
viour of the prisoner, that he could not be in his senses, and he should
put in bail for his good behaviour for the next three months, but should
he at the expiration of that period attempt a repetition of such conduct,
to call again at the office and every assistance should be afforded to put
a final check to it.

LLOYD'S SHIPPING.-(THIS DAY.)

DEAL, JAN. 23.—Wind E.S.E. Fresh breezes.—Sailed this morning
the outward bound reported yesterday, on their respective voyages.
Came down from the River, and proceeded, the Malcolm Brown, Wills,
for Seville ; Napoleon, Joyce, for Vera Cruz ; and Reliance, Walters,.
for Plymouth.

PORTSMOUTH, JAN. 23.—Wind S.E. Tine.—Arriveci the Elizabeth,.
Green, from Guernsey ; Union, Fast, from Waterford ; Victorine, Lan—
guelard, from Cherbourg; and St. Edouard, Poi,sey, from Barfleur.
Sailed the John Carvell, Rowan, for Cork ; and Feficity, Windsor, for
Guernsey.

FALMOUTH, JAN. 22.—Wind S.S.E. to S., strong breezes and thiel
weather.—Arrived the Skylark (packet), Lieutanant Ludd, from the
West Indies, sailed from St. Thomas on the 17th tilt; Edmund Wode-
house, Fuller, from Leghorn; Hayle, Bosustow, from Marseilles;, Ra.
mona (steamer), King, from a cruise. Sailed, the Tagus (steamer)
for Symons, for Vigo, Oporto, Lisbon, and Gibraltar.
LIVERPOOL, JAN. 23.—Wind S.S.E. moderate.—Arrived the Vir.
ginian,;Huert, from New York, sailed Dec. 22 ; the Scotland sailed two
days previously for Liverpool ; Royal William, from Smyrna; Rosalind,
Crouch, from Canton. The Formidable, Stagg, and Hind; Lowthean,
sailed from Canton for Manilla, ablut 20th August ; Mary Kemball,
from the Havannah. Sailed, the So!nersetshire, Jackson, for Bombay;
Abercromby, for Charleston; Eagle, Inch, for the Gulf of Moxico
Exchange, Athius, for New Orleans; Frances, Armstrong, for St..
John's, New Brunswick; Fortuna, Baltimore, Clemantson, Newby, for
St. Thomas.

SCILLY, JAN. 21.—Arrived the Sisters, from Newfoundland ; Ann,
31`Kenzie, . Arrived off Port the John Black, from Teneritre ;
Visitor, Figueira ; Sir T. B. Steael, St. John's, New Brunswick.
Coax, JAN. l.—Arrived the Temperance, Peel, from St. John's,.
New Brunswick.

WATERFORD, J. 21.—Arrived the Ann Wise, Kenny, London.
SHIELDS, JAN. '2:l.—Arrived the Bacchus, Betterson, from Oporto.

The Talma, from London, put into Matanzas, after being on shore
and throwing part of the cargo overboard.

The Time and Lochin, bound to Havannah, Were on shore at Cork, on
the 21st instant, having been in contact during the gale.
The Harmony, Crosbie, from Belfast to Plymouth, put into Kinston,
leaky.

The Killarney, steamer, from Cork to Bristol, was totally lost near
Cork on the 20th instant.
The Nanteuse, from Campeachy to Marseilles, put into Key West,
damaged, having been on shore.

T. COX SAVORY, Goldsmith, &c., 47, Cornhill,
London (Seven Doors from Gracechurch-stroet), informs the Pub-
lic, that he has a considerable variety of SECOND-HAND GOLD
WATCHES, any of which he offers at EIGHT GUINEAS each.
They have all been carefully examined, and are warranted.
Watches purchased in exchange.

BIRTHS.
On the 16th inst., at Loraine-place, Holloway, Mrs. J. Hayton,
of a daughter.

On the 20th inst., the lady of John Bolton, Esq., of Montagu—
street, Russell-square, of a son and a daughter.
On the 19th inst., in Stanhope-street, :Mrs. Henry Baring, of
a son.