The Sun.
London, England, 1838-01-10 00:00:00

BOW-STREET.-(THIS DAY.)

AMUSEMENT ON ran ICE.--A ragged little chummy named John
Bolton, was charged by Thomas Gould, a constable of St, Martin's
in the Fields, with making slides within the enclosure of the church-
yard, at eight o'clock this morning. The complainant stated, that
ever since the frost set in, a number of urchins daily squeeze them-
selves between the tails, to the annoyance of the entire neigbourhood,
and having received various complaints in consequence, he laid the case be.
fore the churchwardens, wh o ordered him to bring any of the miscreants
he could apprehend, before the magistrates. Every attempt he had daily
made proved fruitless, as the urchins made their escape like a swarm of
rats through the railings. This morning, however, chummy seemed
to have eaten a heartier breakfast than usual, for he found a diffi-
culty in squeezing through the rails, and was, to his great surprise
captured.
The Prisoner said, business was slack, and as there was no fire at
home, he went to the churchyard to warm himself at eliding, with
other boys.

Sir F. ROE told the prisoner he should put in bail, as the church-
wardens had a right to keep the churchyard clear. .

The Complainant suggested that if the prisoner was severely repri-
manded he would not repeat the annoyance, for his mother was a
poor widow, and he was her only sunort.
. .

Sir F. ROE directed that his mother should be sent fur, to promise to
keep him in future, to his professional avocations.

QUEEN-SQUARE.-(THIS DAY.)

Robert Elliott, a labourer, in the employ of Mr. Bramah, the en-
gineer, was charged upon suspicion of stealing Sib. of gun metal, the
property of his employer.
Police constable Clifton, of the 13 division, stated that he met the
prisoner yesterday evening in Orchard street, Westminster. Witness
saw him go into several shops and offer something for sale, but in every
instance was unsuccessful; he then asked the prisoner what it was he
had been offering. for sale, but he refused to tell him, and witness took •
him into custody, and searching him found in his pockets two pieces of
gun metal. The prisoner said that he had found them in a house in
which he had been recently living. Witness took him to the station-
house, and afterwards ascertained that the metal was the property of
Mr. Bramah.

Thomas Fry, foreman to Mr. Braman, stated that the prisoner had
been employed by him for about six weeks yesterday. The prisoner was
emp!oyed in removing some gun metal from one part of the building to
another, and witness has no doubt that he secreted the metal produced.
Witness then produced two pieces of metal, which, upon being fitted
with the other two pieces found on the prisoner formed an exact square,
the form in which the metal is cast. The witness stated that he could£
swear to the metal being his emWoyer's property.
Mr. BURRELL carefully examined the pieces of metal, when placed
in conjunction, and said he had no doubt upon his mind as to their iden-
tity; he then asked what sort of character the prisoner bore.
Witness—A very good one previously.
The prisoner said nothing in his defence, and
Mr. BURRELL said I shall fine him 5/. for illegally possessing, or in
default two months imprisonment.

The thermometer this morning at nine stood at 25,
and the barometer at 30. 14., with a north-east wind.

HANOVER, JAN. 3.—By a Royal ordinance,
which has appeared in the No. of the Collection of the Laws,
published to-day, the jus detract us between Hanover and Swe-
den is abolished.

THE AUGUSTAN AGE OF FRANCE.—" Mr.
James's Life and Times of Louis the Fourteenth,' contains
the most ample account," says the Spectator, " which, within
our knowledge, has appeared of the Court Intrigues of the
wits, statesmen, and beauties, and of the civil broils which form
the history of France during this interesting period. His nar-
rative is full, clear, and satisfactory: while his pages are ani-
mated by many graphic scenes, striking anecdotes, and traits of
individual character, which give a lively idea of the state of society
that brilliant age. Without any sacrifice of the correctness or
solidity of the historian, he occasionally shows the hand of the
novelist in the dramatic effect he has given to some of the
most remarkable incidents. He appears to have been dili-
gent in his researches, and judicious in his choice of authori-
ties ; the work indeed, a valuable contribution to our his-
toric literature." [This new work, by Mr. James, abounds is
anecdotes, and in entertainment for all classes of readers ; it
is, in fact, not merely a valuable addition to sterling literature,
but also one of those fascinating books that (like the Letters
of Walpole and Lady Mary Wortley Montague) are always
remembered and recurred to with delight.]
The wardrobe of King William the Fourth is to lee
sold. It would seem that everything belonging to the de-
ceased Monarch is to be disposed of. A respectable trades-
man in Bridges-street, Strand, has possession of the wardrobe,
which comprises a splendid collection of regimentals and pri-
vate clothes. There are many Admiral's uniforms, which are
of a costly description, in which the kind-hearted King de-
lighted to appear. There are also swords and a variety of
other articles ; some to be sold for comparatively small sums,
especially boots, and those who wish to walk in the steps of
the sailor King may now indulge their laudable desire.

SECOND-HAND SILVER WATCHES.
A variety of some dozens may be selected from, price Two Guineas
each ; some rather more modern, Two and a Half Guineas each ;
and an assortment quite equal to new, Three Guineas each. The
whole have been carefully examined, and are warranted. T. COX
SAVORY, Watchmaker, 47, Cornhill, London, Seven Doors from
Gracechurch-street. N.B. Second-hand Watches purchased in
exchange.