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London, England, 1849-09-26 00:00:00

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N°. 17780 N
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I 1 Ny SEPTEMBER 26) 1849.

THE LICENSED VICTUALLERS' and
GENERAL FIRE and LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
Adelaide-place, London-bridge.
(Empowered by Act of Parliament.)
TRUSTEES AND DIRECTORS.
JOHN MUSGROVE, Esq and Ald., Chairman.
J. K. HOOPER, Esq. and Alit, Deputy-Chairman.
John Addis, Dill. William Game, Esq.
C. S. Butler, E q. J. G. Hammack. Eq.
A redrew Clark, Esq. William Knott, Eq.
George 11. Child, Esq. Robert Main. F.sq
William Float, Esq. , Francis Witham, Esq.
DIRECTORS ELECTED BY THE COMMITTEE.
Mi. Byron. Mr. Steunett. Mr. Wallis.
ACTUARY.
J. T. Clement, Esq.
SECRETARY.
John Bigg, Esq.
This Company was established in 1535, by persons connected with
that large and influential toady of individuals—the Licensed Victual-
lers of England. From that period to use present time, great as its
increase has been amongst that particular class, it has been signally
and extensively patronised by the Merchants, Traders, and Public at
large, who have effected Life Policies to the extent of four-fifths, and
Fite Insurances to the amount of five•sevenths of the entire business
of the Company—thus evidencing the general support which th!s As-
sociation has received throughout the kingdom.
Fire Insurances effected on all descriptions of property, at the low-
est rates of Premium commensurate with the nature of the risks.
Seven Years Policies charged only for Six. No Charge for New Po-
licies or for Stamps on Transfer. Claims settled forthwith.
Life Assurances effected to any amount up to 5,003/. on the lowest
Premiums consistent with the fair interests of the Pol'cv-holders,
and on terms of accommodation highly advantageous to the Assured.
Policies issued payable during the life time of the Assured, at the
ages of 50, 55, and 60 years, or at his or her deAth, should it occur
at an earlier period.
Annuities and Reversions purchased.
By order,
JOIN BIGG, Secretary.

SEA, FIRE, LIFE ASSURANCE OFFICE ;
United with the
PORT OF. LONDON ASSURANCE COMPANY.
Incorporated pursuant to Act of Parliament, April 22, 1847.
41drnitted to Lloyd's by Vote of the Committee, January 15, 1848.
Amalgamated pursuant to Re o,utions dated February 5, 1849.
Offices :
31, CORNHILL, LONDON.
with Powers of Extension reserved to the
CAPITAL Proprietors under the 16th Clause of the /£lOO,OOO
Deed of Settlement),
Itt Shares of Twenty Shillings each, all paid ; affording the security
of a largo actual paid-up Capital, constantly augmenting.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES.

XPlNE.—Limitedrrsks in and upon vessels of the first class at

Lloyds.
FlRE.—Reduced premiums on buildings erected in conformity with
tile Building Act, 7 and 8 Vic., c. 84, proportioned to the diminu-

tion o frisk secured by the provisions of that statute.
LIFE.—The unmixed mutual system in its purest form—whole
profits being divided among the Assured, without the entailment
of ary risk. The operation of this department also extenling to
RAILWAY ACCIDENT COMPENSATION, at moderate Pre-

miums ; and
GUARANTEE for assuring the fl,lelitv of persons in situations of
trust and eonflience on the Annual Payment of a stipulated rate

per Cent., either in connexion with Life Assurance, or distinct
therefrom.

Forms of Application for Provincial Agencies in those towns of the
United Kingdom where none have been already appointed may be
lbtained from the Head Office as above. . _

AUG. COLLINGIUME, Managing Director.
T,ondon. June 9, 1849.

THE CATHOT,IC LAW and GENERAL
LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
No. 8, New Coventry-street, Leicester square, London.
TRUSTEES.
The RUM Rev. Nicholas Wiseman, D.D., 35, Golden-square.
The Right Rev. William Morris, D.D., Acton, Middlesex.
The Right Hon. the Lord Stafford, Cossey Hall, Norfolk.
Sir henry Paston Bedingfleld, Bart., Oxburgh, Norfolk.
Sir Richard Jenkins, G.C.8., Director of the Hon. the East India

Company.
Thomas Ilarnmell, Esq., 15, York-terrace, Regent's-park,
Thomas Eyre, Esq., 62, Pulterwy-street, B.tth.
James Marshall, Esq„ 24, Carlton Villas, 31aida-11111.

DIRECTOII3.
The Riche Rev. William Morrie, 1).D., Acton, Middlesex—Chairman.
Michael Forristall, Esq., 13, West-square, Southwark—Deputy

. .
Chairman and Managing Director.
Sir Richard Jenkins, G.C.8., Director of the Hon. the East India
Company, and of the London Joint Stock Bank.
Rey. Thomas DDyle, D.D., London-road, Southwark.
Edmond Beales, Esq., C arlton Villas, Maida-hill.
Henry Clark Duppa, Esl., Malmain-hall, Stoke, near Rochester.
George Drew, Esq., Streatham, Surrey.
James Marshall, Esq., 24, Carlton Villas, Malia-11171.
ACTUARY—WiIIiam Henry Archer, Esq.
SECRETARY—WiIIiam Norris, Esq.

Prospectuses, Forms of Proposal, and every information promptly
forwarded on application to the Actuary or Secretary, at the Office,
8, New Coventry-Street, Leicester-square, London.

METROPOLITAN COUNTIES
AND GENERA.T. LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY.
27, REGENT-STREE r, WATERLOO-PLACE, LONDON.
Incorporated Pursuant to Act o. Parliam •nt.
LIFE ASSURANCES to meet every contingency; also nnult'es,
Immediate and deferred.
The payment of fired sums to tit, Assur ‘d at any specified age, or
to their Representatives in case of death before that age.
Credit given for half the premiums for the first five years.
Three fourths of the Prafits divid,d amongst the assured, and
Leans granted, repayable by instalments.
ENDOWMENTS, given to each child of a marriage a certain sum
on attaining the age of 21, and also the return of the whole of the
sum paid for the same at a given period.
RAILWAY TRAVELLERS assured, by ONE single payment of
10s. for every 1001.
Medical Ite!Crees remunerated for their reports, and the usual
Commiss'oa allowed on the Introduction of business.
Prospectuses, with the rates, the Annual Report of the Society,
and all information, may be obtained at the office, or of the Agents
in the Country.

F. FERGUSON CAMROUX, m.n.ser.

FIIE LIVERPOOL AND LONDON FIRE
AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.
8, WATER-STREET, LIVERPOOL,
3, CHARLOTTE-ROW, MANSION-lIOUSF., and 23, REGENT-
STREET, WATERLOO-PLACE, LONDON.
LIABILITY of the PROPRIETORS UNRESTRICTED.
MODERATE PREMIUMS in the Fire Department.
PECULIAR ADVANTAGES in the Life Department.
Policies, insuring the value of Leasehold Property at the termina-
tion of the Lease. a-e also issued.
Persons whose Policies with this Co npany expire on the 29th in-
:taut, are respectfuly reminded that receipts for the renewal of the
same will be found at the Head Offices in London and Liverpool, and
in the hands of the respective Agents ; and those who, preferring the
security offered by this Company, may desire to remove the'r Insu-
rances, are informed that no expense will be incurred by such re-
moval.

BENJ. HENDERSON, Resident Secretary, London.
SWINTON BOULT, Secretary to the Company.
September 15, 1849.

THE ROYAL POLYTECHNIC
INSTITITTION, REGENT-STREET.
Dissolving Views, of Rome.—Lecture and Experiments, with the
Hydro-Electric Machine.—Lectures ou Chemistry—Exhibition of the
Oxy-hydrogen Microscope.—Diver and Diving-bell.—The Chroma-
trope.—Explanations of Models and Machinery.
Open daily from Eleven to Five; and in the Evenings (except
,aturday) from Seven till Half--past Ten.
Admission. Is:—Schools, Half-price.—The New Catalogue. Is.

Take Notice.—This Establishment will be closed on Tuesday
Evening next, the 25th inst., at half-past five, and will resume
business as usual on Thursday Morning, the 27th, at seven o'clock.
MIS. MAJOR AND HES WAGER.
A smart young fellow of the name of Major
Reselv'd one day
That he would lay
A singularly interesting wager,
The bet which Mr. Major laid was this
(And certainly 'tis not so much amiss);
Six Overcoats were to be made
By different artistes in the trade.
The number of the Coats was not much heeded,
For, as it happen'd, they were, just then, needed.
The garments being made,
Were on a table to be laid ;
And after that an umpire was to fix
On one among the six,
And if the one selected from the rest,
As being best,
Turn'd out to be the Coat of M. and SON,
The curious wager
Of Mr. Major
Was to he view'd as honourably won.
The umpire chosen was a Mr. Grainger,
A man whose taste
Is rightly placed,
And, I would add, to this a perfect stranger.
The time arrived, and Mr. Matthew Major
Was all agog to hear about his wager.
The friends all met, the umpire came,
Straight to the coat-clad table,
And in a way most able,
Presided at the same.
The new-made Coats were thoroughly inspected,
Aid one, as choicest, was at length selected.
All in the room save Mr. Major,
Who laid the wager
Looked right atm:gilt down their noses;
For, as you'll guess,
The choicest dress
Was that obtained of MOSES.
LIST OF PRICES.
ILEADT ULM

Men' Spring, and Summer Wrappers from £0 8 6
The Bulwer, Pacha, Paletot, and every descrip-
tion of light Over-coats ••••• • • • • •• . 1 2 6
Cloth Over Coats, of a light texture, and hand-
somely trimmed ... •..•• . • • •
Do. do. lined with silk .. ••.•• • .• 1 8 0
Do. do. superior quality .• •••• • • -• IIS 0
Jean and Holland Blouses ••••• • • • • • ........ 0 2 9
Fancy Victoria do. •• • • ......
Tweed d 0... .•• ....... ...
Dress Coat .... ••..••••• • • • • • • • • • 017 0
Frock Coat • ....
Spring and Summer Trousers .. ••• • • • 0 4 0
Doeskin and Buckskin d 0..... ....... 0 7 6
spring and Summer Vests In every variety.. 0 1 6
Black and Figured Satin Vests.• .... •••• .. • • 0 4 6
Black de., superior quality .. •.• • • • ........ 0 9 6
White Marcella Vests .. •••• • • • • 0 4 6
Men's Black Cloth Vests .. ••.. • • ........ 0 3 6
Boy's Spring and Summer Vests •. • • .....• 00 10
Boys' Hussar and Tunic Suits •••• • • • • ...... 0 15 0
Men's Fishing Coats in great variety • • ...... 0 4 0
/LADE TO KILGORE.
Paletots made from a variety of material, fitted
for Summer wear....
Do. very elegantly trimmed .............. 1 8 0
Superior Cloth of a light texture............ 1 15 0
Ditto ditto lined with silk.... • • • • 2 2 0
Ditto Dress Coat...• ...... •• • • 1 12 0
Best do. ••••• • .• • • • • .•• .. 2 15 0
Superfine Frock do. • • .... •• • • ...... ••• • .. 1 15 0
Fancy Doeskin Trousers. .. • • 0 16 6
Black de. .• .• -..: •••••• • • • • •• . 016 0
Best do. • • .... •.• • ....• .. • • 1 6 0
Black ClethVests ••..••••• • • • .• . • • • 0 8 6
0 13 6
Splendid Satin Vest.. ••.••• • • • • ••..••.• 0 14 6
Hussar and Tunic salts ..
15 0
Men's White Marcella Vests .• ••••• • • . .• .... 0 7 0
Elegant Fishing Dressing R Coatti
n endlessobes
in
variety from 0 10 6to 1 16 0
from 8 16 oto S 0 0
Mourning to any extent at Five Minutes notice.
A Suit of Clothes complete for IL 10s.
The new book, entitled the " Great Fact," with full directions
for Self-measurement, can be had on application, or forwarded, post
roe, to any part of the kingdom.
Notice—The Shawl and Parasol Department are new replete with
every novelty of the season.
Observe—Any article purchased, either ready made, or made to
measure, if not approved of will be exchanged, or the money returned.
E. MOPES and S®N, Tailor., Woollendrapers, Clothiers, Hatters,
Hosiers, Furriers, Boot and Shoemakers, and General Outfitters, 154,
155, 156, and 157 Minories, and WA, 44, 45, and 85 Aligate, City,
London; all communicating with each other, and forming one vast
Establishment.
Caution.--E. Moses and Son regret having to guard the public
against imposition; but having heard that the untradesman-like
falsehood of being connected with them, or " It is the same concern,"
s been retorted to in many instances, and for obvious reasons,
hey beg to state that they have no connexion with any other holm
In or out of London, eleapt their Branch Establishments, 36, Far-
gate, Sheffield; and 19, Thornton's-buildings, Bradford, Yorkshire;
and hose who require cheap and genuine clothing. &c., should call
at or send to the Minories and Aldgate, City, London ; or either of
the Branch Establishments, as above.
Taae Notice,—This Establishment is closed from onset Friday,
to sunset Osturday,,wheu busium is resumed till twelye e'eleck.

PUBLICATIONS.

THE REVOLUTION IN ITALY.
Just published, and may be had at all the Libraries, in 3 vols.
post Svo.,
ERNE STO DI RIPALTA;
A TALE of the ITALIAN REVOLUTION.
1:y the Author of " Notes of a Two Years' Residence in Ralf."
" An eloqueut and interesting book, which no one will read un-
moved who has taken any interest in the gal'ant struggle for Roman
liberty."— Examiner.
" An interesting and wel-written narrative of the affairs of Italy
during the past two years."—Rritannia.
" An !rderestin; book."—Spectator.
Landon : tim!th. Eider, and Co., 65, Cornhill. James
3l`Glashan, 21, D'Olier street.

NEW WORK. PT TIIE AUTHOR OF " RABY RATTLER."
Just ready, in 2 vols, post Bvo.,
TIIE LORD OF THE MANOR.
By the Author of
" Raby Rattler," " Rowland Bradshaw,"' 81,3.
WilEam Shoberl, er, 20, Great Marlborough-street.
Orders received by all Booksellers.

On October $ will be pnblisl ed,
C A X T ON S;
A FAMILY PICTURE.
By the Author of " Rienzi," &e.. &c.
In Three Volumes, post Bvo. Price 1/. lls 6d.
William Blackwood and Suns, Edinburgh and London.
Orders received by all Booksellers.

T II E

HU
NATURE,N 13 O L DoTr
'S NEW
Contemplations
of Creation. Translated by E. C. 0 tte, and ptt:lished at the recom-
mendation of the Author. No pain; have been spared to render this
tit, best and most complete edition. It will be printed uniform
with Bohn'a edition of Cosmos, and be ready in the course of
October. _ _ _ . .

LAW INTELLIGENCE.

:VESTMINSTER COUNTY COURT, Sept. 25
(Before D. C. MOYLAN, &q, Judge.)

CAUTION TO BETTING MEN.-BURNMAN V. CAUNT.

'Phis was an action brought by the plaintiff, a
licensed victualler, against Ben Caunt, the pugilist,
Champion of England, to recover the sum of 81, de-
posited as stakes pending the result of a certain fight
between Herbert and Armstrong, two well-known
boxers.
It was stated by plaintiff's attorney that his client
had betted the sum claimed with a third party re-
specting a prize battle between two fighting men,
the stakes were deposited with the defendant, and
ultimately it was arranged that each party should
receive back his money, but the stakeholder, however,
refused to hand over plaintiff's claim, although in
answer to an application for it he addressed the fol-
lowing singular epistle :
" To 'slr. Burnman.—Sir,—Upon consideration, I find
it quite unnecessary to come to your house to make any
other arrangement to what I have previously done. It iA
your own money, and there it is ready at my house any
time you like to send for it. Anything different I shall
never do.
(Signed) "BEN. CALINT."
Mr. DUNCAN continued, that although the defendant
possessed so high a reputation in the sporting world,
it was his intention to set up the dishonest defence, by
rej=czing his liability to the claim under the 18th sec-
ian of the 8 and 9 Victoria, c. 109.
Toe JUDGe-If that be the case, I think the Act is
quite conclusive upon the point. The objection hav-
ing then been made by defendant's solicitor, the plain-
tiff was accordingly nonsuitecl.

MIDDLESEX SESSIONS, Sept. 25.
(Before Mr. Sergeant ADAMS, Assistant-Judge, and
a Bench of Magistrates.)
This morning the September sessions for the
county of Middlesex commenced at Hicks'-hall,
Clerkenwell green. The calendar contains the names
of 69 prisoners, of whom 65 are indicted for felony.
Of this total there are only two who are described as
being able to read and write well, 34 who can scarcely
read and write, seven who can read only, and 20 who
can do neither.

The grand jury having been sworn,
The Learned JUDGE briefly addressed them.
William Fowler, aged 26, was indicted for having
stolen a case and a pair of pistols cf the value of 3/ ,
the property of Henry Langham, the younger.
It appeared that the prisoner, on the 7th of July
last, had taken a lodging in the house of a Mrs. Lang-
ham, who resides at 81, Seymour-place, Bryanstone-
square, and that on the 12th he left the premises
ithout giving any notice, neither did he return, not
did he pay any portion of his rent. The discovery of
his having gone off in this manner had not been very
long ascertained when it was found that the pistols
and case in question were also missing from the room
adjoining that which had been occupied by the
prisoner. The pistols were the property of the son
of the landlady, and were worth bet ween 31. and 4/.,
and had been seen in the room on the Sunday preced•

ing the day on which the prisoner was founclto have
gone off.
The assistant of a pawnbroker, of the name of
Young, who carries on his business at 51, Princes-
street, Leicester-Kluare, stated that the pistols which
he then produced had been pawned at his employer's
shop at an early hour on the morning of the 12th of
July, and that shortly afterwards they had received
information of the articles having been stolen. From
that time, until Tuesday last, nothing more had been
heard about the thief, nor had any clue been obtained
as to his whereabouts; but on that day the prisoner
called at his master's shop and requested to be allowed
to look at the pistols, as he had purchased the dupli-
cates of them for 355. from a friend; and that, having
(lone so, he meant to take them out. Upon this the
pawnbroker's assistant looked well at the man, and
then, recognising him as the actual pawner, said,
" Why, that seems strange, because you are the man
who pawned them." The prisoner at once told the
assistant that he was under a mistake, but the latter
reiterated his assertion as to his being the man ; and
having communicated to him that he was aware that
the pistols had been stolen, he sent for a policeman,
into whase custody he gave him.
The policeman, 27 C, said that having received the
prisoner into his custody, he subsequently caused the
pistols to be shown to young Mr. Langham, by whom
they were at once recognised as those which had
been taken from his room, and which were his
property. This gentleman added that they had been
taken from a room in his mother's house, at 81,
Seymour-place, whereupon the prisoner instantly
said, that not only had he never known Mrs.
Langham, but that he had never been at the house
mentioned. The witness, however, did nut believe
him, and therefore he took the prisoner to Mrs. Lang-
ham, by whom he was instantly identified as the man
who had hired the apartment;; but he denied that
statement with much indignation. Upon this Mrs.
Langhain produced a letter which she had received
at her house, but which was addressed to the priso-
ner, and having perused its contents, he readily ad-
mitted that the letter was for him, and from that
moment he ceased to declare that he had never lived
in the house.

Mr. PAYNE, on behalf of the prisoner, contended
that, when the prisoner had gone to the pawnbroker's
to redeem the pistols, he had done so with the inten-
tion of restoring them to their rightful owner. It
was not pretended for one moment that the prisoner
had not taken the pistols, but he was bound to couple
with that admission, that when be had visited the
pawnbroker's shop on Tuesday, it had been with
the intention of returning them to Mr. Langhatn,
the son.

Several witnesses were then called, all of whom
gave the prisoner an excellent character.
The Learned JUDGE having summed up the whole
of the evidence,

The jury returned a verdict of Guilty.
The Learned JUDGE thereupon sentenced the pri-
soner to three months' imprisonment, with hard
labour.'
William Morris, aged 15, was indicted for hay
stolen two bushels of oats and a sack, the property
of James Peto, to whom he was servant.
It appeared from the statement of the prosecutor that
he is a furmer at Hetton, near Brentford, and that the
prisoner, who was in his employ, on the morning of the
18th inst. was in the act of leaving the farm, in pursu-
ance of his previous instructions, with a load of po-
tatoes, which he was to convey to Covent-garden
market. The prosecutor, on casting his eyes towards
the contents of the cart, fancied that the prisoner wa,
about to take a larger quantity of provender for the
team than could possibly be required for so short a
journey and so short an absence, and accordingly he
had a portion of it taken out of the cart. In the
operation of removing the bundles of tares, a sack,
which was found to contain two bushels of oats, was
exposed to view. On making this discovery he caused
the boy to be taken into custody.
The jury found the prisoner Guilty upon this evi-
dence.

The prosecutor then stood up, and most earnestly
appealed to the Court to deal leniently with the
prisoner. The reason why he was so anxious that
they boy should be lightly punished was, first, that
he had good grounds for supposing that this was his
first offrnce, and next, that if he were to be made
the subject of a severe sentence, the boy would be
altogether ruined. Then there was another reason
why he was desirous for the boy to be at liberty.
He was a yearly servant, and if he were at large he
would have an opportunity of obtaining another place
at the approaching Michaelmas, and thereby, by his
future good conduct, retrieving his character.
The Learned JUDGE observed that the prosecutor
had conducted himself in a most creditable and
charitable manner. The Court, however, were inclined
to think that the boy at the bar could give such infor-
mation as would enable the apprehension of a person
or persons who were far greater rogues and thieves
than the lad himself—namely, the party or parties to
whom he had intended to take the oats. Now, after
the recommendation of the prosecutor, if the prisoner
wou!d divulge the necessary information, the sentence
which would be passed upon him would be very dif
ferent indeed from that which, under the ordinary
circumstances, it would have been.
The prisoner was then removed to his cell below.
After the lapse of some time the constable com•
municated to the Court that he had had an interview
with the boy, but that it had been to no purpose, as
he had told him that he should not say a word about
the matter ; and that the Court might do what theN
liked with him.
The Learned JUDGE having ordered the prisoner t,
be again placed in the dock, said, that as he had re-
fused to give the requisite information, the sentence
must be unaccompanied by the intended lenity. Lied
he given the information which would have enabled
the man who had led him into crime to be appre
headed, and in the end punished, the sentence would
have been seven days' imprisonment. Not having
chosen to do that, the prisoner would now have b
undergo an imprisonment of six months, with harc
labour.

W. Grindlay Grice pleaded Guilty to an indict-
ment, charging him with having stolen a yaluabl,
dressing case, with silver fittings, of the value of 81
the property of Isaac Jacobson.
Mr. Meller appeared to defend the prisoner, who,
n being arraigned, had pleaded Not Guilty, which

plea, under the advice of his learned counsel, he
withdrew on being brought up for trial.
The facts of the case have but recently been placed
before our readers through the medium of the pike
reports.
Mr. MELLea said, that this was an extremely pain-
ful case, and he had advised the prisoner to plead
guilty because there really was not one single point
in this case upon which the least hope of an acquittal
could ha hung. The prisoner was a young man, not
only of highly respectable connexions, but of highly
cultivated talents, for he was the master of five or
six languages. But in the present day it was well
known that men of the largest attainments and of the
highest acquirements were oftentimes unable to
obtain those positions wherein those v.cluable abilities
could be made available to them. So had it been in
the case of this young man, and the consequence had
been that, instead of reaping the advantages of the
vast powers with which Providence and his own
early application had blessed him, he had been, com-
pelled to endeavour to obtain a livelihood by pur-
chasing furniture and other articles on commission.
Success, however' had not accompanied his efforts, and
at last, in a fit of desperation, induced by an all but
state of starvation, he had fallen into the commission
of the offence with which he at that moment stood
charged.
Several witnesses deposed to the honesty of the
crisoner's character, to his unremitting efforts to
earn a livelihood, and to the great propriety of his
general conduct.
Mr. WrrnAm (who was at this time sitting for Mr.
Sergeant Adams) said, that this was a very serious
case, but that under the peculiar circumstances which
had surrounded the prisoner, he would be dealt as
mildly with as was possible. The Learned Gentle-
man then recapitulated the facts of the case (which
appeared in our columns about a week since), and
concluded by sentencing the prisoner to four months'
imprisonment and hard labour.
The Court will sit to-morrow (this) morning at
the Guildhall, 'Westminster, in consequence of the
inconvenience which the re-painting and white-
washing of the Sessions-house at Clerkenwell have
caused.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.
GUILDHALL.
Charles Thomas, who was remanded on Saturday
last on the charge of obtaining fraudulently fancy
goods to the amount of 401. 17s. lld , from Mr. Hel-
laby, of No. 7, Huggin-lane, stcck, brace, and belt
manufacturer, was brought up for further examina-
tion before Mr. Alderman Lawrence.
Mr. Walker, from the office of Messrs. Mardon
acid Prichard, appeared to prosecute on behalf of the
city of London Trade Protection Society, and Mr.
Beard, from Mr. Buchanan's office, defended the pri-
soner.

Mr. Beard E aid that, with the Anerman's per-
mission, he wished to cross-examine the principal

witness.

Mr. Farrar, in answer to Mr. Beard's questions,
said—This piece of paper, written by the referee (Mr.
Bickham), is in the same state as when I received it
from the servant. At that time I was in no employ-
ment, but acted as an agent on my own account. I
had previously lived with Mr. Farmer, when the
prisoner gave an order for some parasols and referred
me to Bickham. of 6, Noel-street, Duncan-terrace,
City-road. I went to that person and told him to
call o❑ Mr. Farmer, which he did, and the reference
was considered satisfactory.
Mr. Beard—Were the goods supplied Mr. Far-
rar—They were not.
Mr. Beard—At what time did you get this paper
from the referee ? Mr. Farmer—Why, after I left
Mr. Farmer in my capacity as an agent, I called on
Mr. Thomes and said, that as he had given such a
;ood recommendation I should not mind serving him
in any way of business, and it was after that I got
the written document from Mr. Bickham, saying
that I was perfectly safe in any transactions I might
have with the prisoner.
Mr. Beard—Then it was before you executed any
order for Mr. Hellaby that you obtained this recom-
mendation ? Mr. Farrar—On execution of this order
I showed him the piece of paper, and said I was glad
to execute such a good order on such an excellent
recommendation, and that it was a great pleasure to
(lo business with a man who could be depended upon.
Alderman LAWRENCE—Did you receive that do-
cument after you left Mr. Farmer, and before you
became traveller to Mr. Hellaby ? Mr. Farrar—
I did.
By Mr. Walker—lt was on the strength of this re-
ference that I solicited the order from the prisoner.
Alderman LAWRENCE—I do not see how this
piece of paper can at all be connected with the false
representation as respects Mr. Hellaby's case, because
such a document was obtained by the witness pre-
vious to his entering into that person's employ, and
might refer to anybody else. It was not transferable,
and, not being written in relation to Hellaby, that case
is discharged.
Mr. Walker said, that as that case had fallen to the
ground, he should now proceed to adduce evidence
of such a nature as to justify the prisoner's being
remanded on another. There were upwards of 20
people in the room who had been victimized, but,
not having time to examine into their cases, in
consequence of the shortness of the remand, he
should not take up the time of the Court by call-
ing them at present; but he should produce evidence
to show that in March, 1849, he resided at Beau-
mont street, Marylabone street, under the name of
Thomas Hogg, and obtained goods to the amount
of between 501. and 601., some of which had been
supplied in the City, and some in Middlesex,
whereas it would also be shown that he had
figured in
.the Insolvent Debtors' Court under the
name of Brandon. It would also appear
that he had gone under the names of
Thomas Brandon, Thomas Charles Brandon,
and Charles Thomas Brandon, and that he
was in the habit of taking houses for two or three
years, per agreement, entering them just pre-
vious to quarter-day, and, after making the most of
his time by swindling the tradesmen in the neigh-
bourhood, decamping before the first quarter was due,
and keeping the landlord out of possession. In
another case he took a house, where there were up-
wards of 40/. worth of fixtures, which were after-
wards removed, and had been traced to the neigh-
bourhood of the Kent-road. In one case a bill had
been given, but, as a matter of course, was never
taken up, and a tailor who took home some clothes on
Saturday night, expecting to get his money, was told
that the prisoner was not at home, but he had better
leave the goods and call on the following Monday,
when he would be paid. He did so, and, on calling.
found, as in every other case, that his customer had
moved away before six o'clock in the morning.
Alderman LAWRENCE—CaII your witnesses, and if
there is sufficient evidence, I most certainly will
remand him.
Mr Henry Vyse, of the firm of Vyse and Sons, 76,
Wood-street, Cheapside, merchants and straw-hat
manufacturers, said, in the month of February last
the prisoner called at our warehouse, in the name of
Thomas Hogg, and requested us to open an account
with him. I said, the usual course was to give a
reference, upon which he gave me the name of Mr.
Willis, Maze-pond, gentleman, in consequence of
which we supplied him with certain goods, under the
name of Hogg, as Willis became his security. From
inquiries made, we understood Mr. Willis was a re-
tired gentleman, living on his property. Not getting
the money from the prisoner, further inquiries were
made, and it was found that both customer and referee
had moved off, after swindling almost every person
in the neighbourhood.
Alderman LAWRENCE—How came you to find out
his sudden removal ? Mr. Vyse—Why he promised
to pay on the Monday, and on sending some goods
which had been ordered it was then discovered that he
had run away, as well as Mr. Willis. The latter gave
a letter, saying that
.he would be answerable to a
certain amount.
Mr. Walker—lf the prisoner had given his true
name (Brandon), would you have supplied him with
these goods ? Mr. Vyse—Certainly not. It is usual
in our way of business to search the books and see
if any person's name is on the list as bankrupt or
insolvent.
Alderman LAWRENCE—Did you look over that list?
Mr. Vyse—Yes. Here's a copy with the name of
Brandon in different Christian names.
Mr. Beard—How do you know the prisoner is that
penon? Mr. Walker—l will prove that by a witness
which I intend to call.
By Mr. Beard—This letter is in my handwriting.
It sass the reference was satisfactory.
M. Beard—lt was for that reason you gave credit ?
Mr. Vyse—lt was.
Alderman LAWRENCE—Believing his real name to
be Thomas Hogg ? Mr. Vyse—Yes.
Mr. Beard—Are you not proceeding against the
prisoner in another court for this very debt ?
Mr. Walker—We admit the fact as against Hogg,
unfortunately, but we, on discovering that is not his
name, can now proceed criminally.
Alderman LAWRENCE—Has the list been looked at
to see if the-re was a person of doubtful character
named Hogg ? Mr. Vyse—Yes, and there is no such
name.
Mr. George Thirkell, in the service of Messrs.
Tr, mil Co., deposed to making inquiries, and find-

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ing what sort of characters both the prisoner and his
referee were.

John Oakley, the messenger of Whitecross-street
Prison, said, that some years since the prisoner lived
is Whitecross-street as an engraver, and came to the
prison in custody in the name of Brandon. It was
his duty to pass the papers for the discharge of pri-
soners, and he produced the prisoner's discharge in
the name of Brandon. At that time he had a wooden
leg (he now wears a cork one), and he was discharged
twice.

By Mr. Beard—l swear I zot his discharge. It
may have been by habeas in the Queen's Bench.
Mr. Walker—You may be sure of that, fur Mr.
Buchanan was the prisoner's solicitor in that name.—
(Laughter.) I now ask for a remand, as there are
numerous cases which will be established against the

prisoner.
Alderman LAWRENCE remanded him for a week.
Alderman LAWRENCE begged through the medium
of the press to acknowledge the receipt of 51. from
" It. B." in aid of the funds of the poor- box, for
which he was most thankful.
MARLBOROUGH-STREET.
Julia Leahy, a young Irish-woman, with an infant
in her arms, was brought before Air. Bingham,
charged with having sti.bbed John O'Brien with a
knife in the throat, whereby his life is seriously en-
dangered. _ _ _

From the statement of police-sergeant Mackenzie,
B 5, it appeared that about half-past eight o'clock,
while on duty at Hyde-park-corner, he received in-
formation that a man had been stabbed in the park,
and that the wounded man had been conveyed to St.
George's Hospital. Witness proceeded to the hospital
and found there John O'Brien, a labouring man, who
appeared to have received a wound in the region of
the throat, which had gone through the root of the
tongue. The wounded man told him he had been
stabbed by the prisoner, who lived in John-street,
Edgware-road. Witness proceeded to the prisoner's
lodgings, and very soon succeeded in meeting with
her. When he mentioned what he came about the
prisoner at once admitted that she had inflicted a
wound on O'Brien, adding that she hoped
he would soon be dead. On the way to
the station-house the prisoner said the wounded
man was the father of her child ; that he would
not allow anything towards its support; and
that she had been cbliged to have him before a ma-
gistrate, and to get an order of affiliation to pay so
much per week, which order the man had not obeyed.
She met O'Brien on Sunday evening, near St.
George's Hospital, and asked him if he meant to do
anything for the child ? He told her " the child and
herself might be d—d; he would never pay a far-
thing." After some more conversation he took her
info the park, and there some angry words passed,
after which the man seized her by the throat and said
he would do both for her and the baby. She strug-
gled with the man, and getting one hand at liberty,
she pulled a clasp knife out of her pocket, and having
opened it with her teeth, she struck at him with it
in the face. She was not conscious that she had done
him any serious injury, as O'Brien walked away im-
mediately afterwards, and did not give any alarm.
Witness asked where the knire was ? The prisoner
said she dropped it in the park, because it shut on her
fingers and cut her.
The prisoner, in defence, made a similar statement
to that which she had given to the constable. It was
in consequence of O'Brien's attack on her that she
drew the knife from her pocket with which to defend
herself.
The surgeon's certificate was handed in. It stet( d
that the man O'Brien could not attend in conse-
quence of a wound in the mouth, which had injured
the tongue.
In the course of the day a relative of the wounded
man called at the court, and said the latter was in a
very dangerous state, and the worst result was feared.
The prisoner was remanded for a week.