The Sun.
London, England, 1854-04-05 00:00:00

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.

MANSION-HOUSE.—lames Pierce and 11arriet
Biddle were charged before Alderman Wilson with
having robbed a lady in an omnibus.
Butler, of the detective force, said—At half-past three
o'clock yesterday, as I was on duty in front of the7E—Can-
■ sion-house, I was called by the conductor of the Bays-
water omnibus No. 6,792, to take into custody two per-
sons who were accused of having stolen a lady's purse.
The prisoners were pointed out to me by a lady and
gentleman in the omnibus as the thieves. The lady who
was robbed, having received back her property, was
satisfied with the restitution, and was unwilling to pro-
secute, but she is now in attendance. On the man, who
was searched at the station-house, was found a purse
containing 81. in gold and upwards of a pound in silver.
I also found in his possession a gold watch, a gold chain,
and a gold chain and ring, which I believe to be very
valuable. Ile gave a false address.
Mrs. Esther Mullins, of Weymouth-street, Portland-
place, said—l went into the Bayswater omnibus at the
end of Cornhill. The male pr soner sat at one side of
me, and the female at the other. I had a purse in
the pocket of my dress containing three sovereigns
and a half sovereign, and some silver and papers. The
omnibus had gone a few paces beyond the Mansion-
house gate, when the woman said, "Is this a Pad-
dington omnibus ?" "No," said I, "it is a Bayswater
omnibus." She then requested that the omnibus might
be stopped, and suspecting that she was not honest,
I put my hand at once to my pocket and I found
that my purse was gone. When the woman was about
to leave the vehicle I said, putting my hand upon her,
" Stop a minute, I have lost my purse, and I must find
it." A person on the opposite side called out, " she
has passed it. The male prisoner then said to me, point-
ing to my purse, which lay on the seat behind him, "Is
this it ?" I said " Yes," and took up the purse, telling
the conductor to drive on, as I was perfectly satisfied
with the recovery of my purse.
Miss Mary Urquhart stated that she was in the om-
nibus with her father and mother, and that she dis-
tinctly saw the female hand the purse to the male
prisoner behind the back of the prosecutrix, and at the
moment the prosecutrix said she had lost her purse, the
witness said the man was an accomplice in the robbery.
The woman, with tears in her eyes, said to the prose-
cntrix, when the police was called, " For God's sake,
say you dropped your purse, or that lam your friend,
or something of that kind." To which' the prose-
cutrix replied. "No, although I am unwilling to
prosecute you, I shall have nothing at all to do with
you."
Mr. B. C. Urquhart, of Meldon, in Aberdeenshire,
the father of the young lady who had just given evidence,
stated to nearly the same effect.
The prisoners said the other passengers in the omni-
bus were mistaken, and that the purse had made its
appearance on the seat without the knowledge of any.
body.
Alderman Wilson said he would commit the prisoners
for trial, and thanked Mr. and Miss Urquhart for the
determination they showed to bring the prisoners to
justice, when the prosecutrix was satisfied to let them
loose upon the public upon getting back her property.

GITILDHALL.—C7tarIes Alfred, alias James, alias
Croley, was placed at the bar before Alderman Mug-
geridge on the following charge.
Police constable 229 said that about five minutes to
two o'clock yesterday morning he saw the prisoner car-
rying a carpet bag down Holborn-hill, and in answer to
witness's questions he said the bag contained cutlery
which he had brought from Miss Parker, at 90, Edge-
ware-road, and was about to take it to Purssell4, the
confectioner in Cornhill. He said his own name was
Charles Alfred, and that he lived in Aldersgate-street.
Witness then examined the bag, and on finding in it a
quantity of silver and plated goods, he took him into
custody, On making inquiries the witness found that
the whole of the prisoner's statement was false. The
property in the bag consisted of 44 forks, 20 spoons, 13
knives, 1 fish slice, 2 knife rests, and a banker's cheque
book. On the prisoner were found a razor, a silver
watch, 1/. Os. 6d. in silver, and ls. Id. in copper. The
prisoner was identified at the station as having lived in
the service of Miss Parker, of Islington, and, on going to
that lady's address, he found the house had been entered
during the night by thieves, who had visited the plate
basket and broken open the till, from which the exact
amount in silver found on the prisoner was missing,
as well as a porte monnaie containing a 51. Bank of
England note and some gold. The place was in great
confusion, and the street door, which had two locks on
it, had been opened by means of keys, and one of the
bolts which offered resistance was forced from its socket.
There were no marks of housebreaking implements on
the door, which they carefully closed after them when
they left with their plunder. Witness also found on the
prisoner an envelope addressed to him in the name of
Chas. Croley, which give him a clue to his lodgings,
and, on searching them, he discovered a cup and saucer
belonging to Miss Parker. As the prisoner was enter-
ing the station-house door he stumbled and fell on the
mat, and theinext morning the missing porte mormaie,
containing the Si. note :and 21 sovereigns, was found
with two keys under the mat.
Miss Parker said she carried on the business of a
china and glass dealer, at 8, High-street, Islington.
The prisoner was in her employ as a porter for eighteen
months, but left her about 12 months ago. He then
went by the name of Croley. Her house was broken
open on the previous night, but she heard no noise, nor
did she learn the fact until informed by her sister, who
ascertained, on coming down stairs, that the el had
been forced, and that, as well as the plate basket, rifled
of their Contents. Her sister fastened up the house
between 11 and 12 o'clock on Monday night.
Remanded.

BOW-STREET.--,Tokn fac.rion, a dirty looking
fellow, was charged with skinning live cats.
Jane Davis, a woman residing in the narrow thorough-
fare ;called Whetstone-park, Lincoln's-inn-fields, stated
that she was looking out of window, at dusk, when she
saw the prisoner throw a large parcel on the dung heap
in front of her house and then run away. Fearing she
might not get down stairs in lime to overtake him, she
called to some boys to stop him. They followed the
man, and presently he was brought back by a police
constable. The parcel was then examined, and found
to contain the bodies of four cats, which had evidently
been skinned alive, as they were quite warm. Witness
added that dead cats, skinned in the same manner, were
constantly being thrown upon the same heap, and con-
sequently she was anxious to find out who the offenders
were.

The constable reported that there were repeated com-
plaints in the neighbourhood respecting the loss of cats.
The prisoner admitted that he had skinned the ani-
mals, and sold the skins for 3d. each in Petticoat-lane ;
but he declared that he found the cats lying dead in
various parts of London.

As there seemed to be some difficulty in sustaining
the charge of cruelty—no one having witnessed the
operation of skinning—it was suggested that the pri-
soner might be indicted for stealing the cats.
Mr. Burnaby, the chief clerk, observed that a cat was
not recognised as a subject of larceny at common law.
The prisoner was discharged.

CLERKENWELL.—EIiza Groves, a young woman
23 years of age, was charged with having attempted to
commit suicide.

Edward Turner, greengrocer, of 45, Hampden-street,
Somers Town, said that at 10 o'clock on Monday morn-
ing last he was returning home in his cart from Colney,
when he saw the prisoner wandering about strangely in
a field near the New River. He suspected that she
meant to drown herself, and watched her until she
plunged into the water. He instantly hastened towards
the spot,
about a quarter of a mile off, when he found
her struggling,
on which be jumped in and brought her
out in a state of insensibility. He then drove her to
the Manor-house, near the Green-lanes, Hornsey, where
every humane attention was afforded, and she was re-
stored to her senses. She was then given into the cus-
tody of Baker, 242, and Greenway, ;3 7 7 N, who con-
veyed her to Homertnn Workhouse, where she received
, •
every attention, and yesterday she was sufficiently re-
covered to be brought to this court, but she was in a
most melancholy state.
Mr. Tyrwlatt asked the poor creature what she bad
to say ?
She replied, despondingly, "I have done something
wrong, and am sorry for it."
Turner said when he took her from the water she was
praying, with her hands clasped, and said, faintly, " Let
me die. She afterwards said she was a dressmaker; her
mother had not treated her well; she married a man with
a fancily after her father's death, and she would not re-
turn to her mother, but would to her brother, who had
treated her kindly, and she gave his address. Turner,
the witness, said when she was taken from the river he
found her garters tied tightly round her neck, and he
cut them off with his knife.
_ _

Mr. Tyrwhitt feelingly remonstrated with her, and de-
livered her over to her brother, and after complimenting
Turner, who is a poor man with an afflicted wife and six
children, he presented him with a sovereign, for which
he thanked the worthy magistrate.
A cabriolet drier, in the employ of Mr. Richard Veal,
of 4, Dowwester-mews, Crawford-street, Marylebone,
was charged at the instance of the Society for the Pre•
vention of Cruelty with cruelty towards a horse.
Mr. Forster, the superintendent of the society, at-
tended for the prosecution, and called evidence to prove
that the horse was driven all night whilst in a most hor-
rible state. The defendant said Mr. Veal was aware of
the animal's condition when it was taken out.
Mr. Tyrwhitt reprobated Veal's conduct; and fined
him 40s. and discharged the driver.

10W. p
PRICE OF GOLD.—The quotation of gold at Paris is
about 3 per mule discount (according to the last tariff),
gold, gives an exc lange of 25.091 ; and,
owzl.ilicohr,
satatntdialerdEnglish Mint price of 31. 17s.
per
the exchange at Paris on London at short being 24.95,
about 0.58 Per cent. dearer in
i. t
Parisfollows
uian thatin London.
By advices from Hamburg the
price of gold is 420 per mark, which, at the English Mint
price of 3/. 17s. 100. per oz. for
exchane d
London of
13.2
at short b; an
, the exchsta,ndard gold, gives an
at .Hamburg on
being 13.1 i, it follows that gold is 0.30
per cent. dearer in Hamburg than in London. The
course of exchange at New York on London for bills at
sight is 109 per cent., and, the par of exchange
noga land.e . e,KI lat ,
60 days'
between England and America being 109 23.40 per cent.,
uge is nominally 0.58 per cent.
aitgafoinllso:sEs
after making allowance for
charges of transport and difference of interest, the pre-
sent rate leaves no profit on the transmission of gold
either way between the two countries.

THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE.-
Mr. E. T. SMITH, Lessee, has the honour to announce that
he has placed the above-named National Establishment at the ser-
vice of the FUND in AID of the FAMILIES of the EXPEDITION-
ARY ARMY. In pursuance of this desirable object, a FANCY
FAIR will be held on the 13th and 14th of April, tinder the 10110 -
ing Royal and distinguished patronage :
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge
Herßoyal Highness the Duchess of Kelt
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Glocester
Her Royal Highness the Princess Mary of Cambridge
The Right Hon. the Lady Mayoress
Her Grace the Duchess of Hamilton
Her Grace the Duchess of Beaufort
Her Grace the Duchess of Montrose
Her Grace the Duchess of Inverness
Her Grace the Duchess of Somerset
Her Grace the Duchess of Richmond
The Most Noble the Marchioness of Londonderry
The Most Noble the Marchioness of Blandford
Tne Most Noble the Marchioness of Aylesbury
The Right Hon. the Countess of Chesterfield
The Right Hon. the Coantess of IK...nnoul
The Right Hon. the Countess of Glengall
The Right Hon. the Countess of Bessboroligh
The Right Hon. the Countess of Derby
The Right Hon. the Countess of Shelburne
The Right Hon. the Countess of Wilton
The Right Hon. the Countess of Desert
The Right Hon. the CountesS of Donoughmore
The Right Hon. the Viscountess Palmerston
The Right Hon. the Viscountess Maidstone
The Right lion. the Viscountess Newport
Lady Sophia Des-Vceux
Lady Colville
Lady Raglan
The Hon. Miss Anson
Mrs. Disraeli
Mrs. J. Stanley.
Every appointment and appearance of the Theatre will be called
into requisition on this important and interesting occasion ;
decora-
tions are preparing. The pit will be covered for promenade, and an
efficient band provided for the execution of choice and ne
enevo lenw original
music. Ladies desirous of aiding by their presence this b
demonstration are respectfully reminded that they should make early
application for stalls. A book is now open in the lobby of the grand
entrance to receive contributions in the shape of articles intended for
Sale on the occasion.

THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE.
Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith.

THIS EVENING, Aram 5,
Will be performed LEONIE. Principal characters by Mr. Elliot
Galer and Mr. Henri Drayton ; Misses Lowe and Featherstone.
After which, THE FEAST OF THE DRAGON, and Magical
Performances of the Chinese Troupe.
Te conclude with. THE BARBER OF CADIZ.

THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET.
Under the management of Mr. Enckstone.
THIS EVENING, APRIL 5,

Will be performed GUY MANNERING. Supported by Messrs.
St. Albyn, W. Farren, Compton, Rogers, Howe, Clark, Corr!, and
Callenford; Miss Cushman (as Meg Merrilies), Miss Julia Harland,
and Mrs. L. S. Buckingham.
After which, WILLIKIND AND HYS DINAH. Supported by
Messrs. Buckstone and Corrl ; Miss Louisa Howard, Mrs. Fitzwil-
num, and Mrs. Caulfield.
Followed by the opening Scenes of the PANTOMIME, called
HARLEQUIN AND THE THREE BEARS; or, Little Silvernair
and the Fairies.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. CHARLES ICEAIi •
THIS EVENING, APRIL 5.
Will be performed THE MARRIED UNMARRIED. Supported
by Messrs. W. Lacy, Ryder, and Cathcart ; and Misses Heath and
Murray.
To be followed by THE LANCERS ; or, The Gentleman's Son.
Principal characters by Messrs. Meadows, Ryder, Everett, H. mem;
and D. Fisher; Mrs. Winstanley, Mum Daly, and Miss C. Leclercq,
To conclude with A STOIOI IN A TEA-CUP. Principal cha-
racters by Mr. and Mrs. W. Lacy.

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHI.
Proprietor, Mr. B. Webster.—Directress, Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING, APRIL 5,
Will be performed TWO LOVES AND A LIFE. Supported by
Messrs. C. Selby, Leigh Murray, Benjamin Webster, Keeley, and 0.
smith ; Miss Woolgar and Madame Celeste.
Followed by THE MOUSTACHE MOVEMENT. Principal cha-
racters by Messrs. 0. Smith, Keeley, and Parcells ; Mrs. Keeley,
and Miss Mary Keeley.
To conclude with the Farce of HIS FIRST CHAMPAGNE.

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. A. Wigan.
THIS EVENING, Arau, 5,
Will be performed THE WRONG BOX. Supported by Messrs.
Alfred Wigan and Robinson ; Miss P. Horton, Miss Wyndham, and
Miss E. Turner.
To be followed by TO OBLIGE BENSON. Supported by Messrs.
Emery, Robson, and Leslie; Mrs. Stirling and Miss Wyndham.
To conclude with THE WANDERING MINSTREL.

STRAND THEATRE.

Bole Lessee, Mr. F. W. Allcroft.—Directress, Miss Rebecca Isaacs

THIS EVENING, APRIL 5,

Wlll be performed PAUL PRY.
With THE DUMB BELLE. Eliza, Miss R. Isaacs.
.After which, THE BLUE JACKETS.
To conclude with the OTHELLO TRAVESTIE.
Stalls, 53.; Boxes, 35.; Pit, la. 6d; Gallery, 6d.; Private Boxes
£1 I is. 6d., to be bad of Mr. Allcroft, 15, New Bond-street.

ASTLEY'S EUROPE'S NATIONAL AMPHITHEATRE,
Lessee and Manager, Mr. William Cooke.
THIS EVENING, Aram 5,

The entertainmedts will commence with the chivalric spectacle,
THE WOODMAN'S HORSE ; or, The False Knight. Followed by
an elegant routine of Scenes in the CIRCLF., introducing Miss
KATE Cooss; the Wonder of the World, Miss EMILY COOKE; the
Premier Horseman, Mr. ALFRED COOKE ; Mr. WILLIAM COOKE on
his matchless steed RAVEN, and a new Burlesque Equestrian Pari-
sian Pastoral BALLET—the appointments expressly made in Paris.

Concluding with (3d time) an entirely new Farce, DALRYM-
PLE VERSUS TUBBS.
Box-office open from Eleven till Four. Stags Manager, Mr. W.
West.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
Tau DAY —Morning 26 min.after 6 i Evening 49 min.aft. 6
To-Moutow—Morning 16 miu.after 7 1 Evening 52 min.aft. 7

THE WEATIIER.—Surt 01/7108, APRIL 5.
THERNIOXETEB, IN THE SHADE.
60—highest since noon yesterday.
43—lowest this morning and during the night.
60—this day at noon.

BAROMETER, 30'44.
WIND, W.S.W.—Light breeze, and fine, sunshiny
weather.

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