The Sun.
London, England, 1822-10-07 00:00:00

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.

GUILDHALL—Saturday a young man was charged by Mr.
Godbold, of Berners-street, with having stolen a check for
1203/. 19s. At a settlement of accounts, the defendant gave
him a check for the above amount. It was dishonoured at the
Bankers' on whom it was drawn, on the ground,of there not
being sufficient effects in their hands. Mr. G. Met the de-
fendant by appointment on 'Change, upon a promise of re-
ceiving the amount in Bank Post Bills. Mr. G. produced
the check, when it was suddenly snatched from him by the
defendant, and torn in pieces. The latter then went into a
stationer's shop, and drew out a promissory note for the
amount in his own name, payable on demand, and left it
on the counter. Mr. Godbold said, that on the surprise of
the moment he took up the note, but declared solemnly that he
never meant to accept it in lieu of the check, nor to part
with the latter without payment. A clerk from the Bankers
proved that the defendant had only 900/. in their hands when
the check was presented, and the whole was drawn out on
Monday morning. The defence was, that Mr, Godbold had
sold the stock to the defendant, and that he had consented to
accept the promissory note in lieu of the check. This state-
ment was supported by the evidence of the defendant's, father,
who deposed as to a conversation between the parties, which,
however, Mr. Godbold denied in toto.—M. ALLEY, for the
prosecutor contended that a case of felony had been made out;
but the Sitting. Magistrate, Sir J. SHAW, conceiving that
though there might have been some irregularity on the part of
the defendant, there was no proof of a felonious intention, dis-
missed the case.
MARLBOROUGII-STREET.—On Saturday. Mr. Copeland
was again brought up for examination, on the curious charge of
attempting to set fire to the Bull and Gate Inn, Holborn, on
Wednesday night last.
Mr. Copeland appeared somewhat agitated, but considerably
more collected than he was during the former examination : he
was attended by several Gentlemen, and some of his family.—
Mr. John Price, the solicitor, attended in his behalf.
Mr. PRICE said, that as no evidence of any malicious intent
could be inferred from the evidence, his client was undoubtedly
entitled to his discharge. The single fact of his returning for
his umbrella in half an hour after he had left the house, which
might in that time have been burned, to the ground, was alone
sufficient, without any other confirmatory evidence, to clearly
prove his innocence.
The Magistrate asked Mr. Edwards if he had any further
evidence, or did he intend to proceed with the charge ?
Mr. Edwards said he felt no wish.to be harsh ; he was actuated
',.by no improper motives; he had only exercised what he con-
sidered was his duty to himself, the public, and his insurers ;
on the prisoner's establing his good character he would beg
leave to relinquish the proceedings altogether, particularly as
the Fire-office did not come forward to prosecute.
Mr. PRICE said his client had bail to any amount if required,
and called Mr. Phipps, an attorney, who gave the accused a
most excellent character.
Another witness also bore testimony to his respectability.
The Magistrate then advised Mr. Copeland, to be more cau-
tious, and said he was discharged.
Mr. Copeland bowed and retired with his friends, and with-
drew in a private carriage from the office.

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.—EarIy yesterday morn-
ing, a person of decent. appearance, about fifty
years of age, and who had evidently moved in a
respectable sphere of life, was observed walking
to and fro, on Westminster-bridge, apparently in
deep consideration, and at intervals looked
towards the river. After acting in the above
manner for some time, he proceeded to mount
the balustrades, but the persons who had unob-
served watched his motions from one of the
recesses immediately ran to the spot, and pre-
vented the rash attempt. The individual, on
being rescued from danger, burst into a flood of
tears, and in broken accents stated that he had
been reduced from comparative affluence to great
distress, and in grateful terms thanked his pre-
servers. A gentleman passing in a chaise expos-
Aulated with him in The French language, which
the unfortunate man spoke fluently. A small
subscription was made for him by the few per-
sons present, which he,received with some hesi-
tation, and ultimately left the bridge, taking the
direction of Surrey.

The bed of the river Seine has been so dry for
several months, that ofvery, shallow
&aught '(aboutfour' feet) Could not perform a
voyage.