The Sun.
London, England, 1838-09-12 00:00:00

HATTON-GARDEN.

John Blount, a man of respectable appearance, was placed
at the bar, charged by Mr. William Waterman, proprietor of
the Chancery Coffee-house, No. 315, Holborn, with haviag
stolen two penny French rolls, and two pieces of loaf-sugar.
The prosecutor, having been
.sworn, stated that about six
months ago the prisoner introduced himself to him as a mer-
chant, and took lodgings in his house, since which time he
had had his meals there, and was treated in every respect as
a gentleman, and no suspicion was entertained of his dis-
honesty. He was in the habit of rising very early in the
morning, as a reason for which he said that he was in the
habit of smoking cigars, but witness discovered that his rolls,
loaf-sugar, and butter were continually missing, and he began
to suspect the prisoner ; but not wishing to tax the prisoner
with so paltry a theft, he determined on adopting stratagem
to discover the thief, and he caused Miss Waterman to stick a
brass pin in some of the rolls, and on Monday morning, after
the prisoner arose to indulge in his habits of smoking, they
missed several of the rolls and some loaf-sugar from a box in
the bar. They questioned the prisoner, and requested him
to allow his box to be searched, which he refused, when a
police-constable was called in, and on searching his box three
rolls, one of which was partly eaten, were found, and the
two whole ones contained the identical pins which Miss
Waterman had stuck in them, also two pieces of loaf-sugar
(now produced), and the prisoner was given into custody.
Miss Waterman corroborated this evidence, and the con-
stable proved finding the rolls with the pins in them.
Mr. Weream asked the prisoner what he had to say to tie
charge ? Prisoner—That it is unwarrantable, unjustifiable,
and uncharitable, on the part cf the prosecutor.
Mr. WITHAM— It is so on your part. Prisoner—l have
been lodging there six months, and I purchased the rolls.
Mr. WITHAM—What, do your purchase rolls with pins in
them ? The prisoner made no reply.
Mr. Wiliam—Pray what are you? Prisoner—l am a mer-
chant, and I am on my way to the Mediterranean by the ship
Hennes, with my brother.
Mr. WITHAM said he would remand him, and he was then
locked up.

John Barnard, a greengrocer, residing in St. John-street,
Clerkenwell, was brought to this office on a summons, to an-
swer the complaint of Inspector Dewing, of the G division, for
kec ping open his shop at unreasonable hours to supply oysters.
Dlr. ROGERS—You are fined 20s. and costs.

Mr. ROGERS told him that unless tho fine was paid he would
bo committed for fourteen days and hard labour to the House
of Correction.

Defendant—Then I will go to hard labour before I pay the
fine. I have got a ►vife and five children.
Ho was handed over to the gaoler, when, by the advice cf
some persons, he reluctantly paid the p2palty and costs,
saying it was a hard case to be fined or sent to prison and
hard labour for trying to support his family by selling only a
few oysters.

QUEEN- S QUA RE.
SINGULAR APPLICATION.—As the Magistrates were about
retiring yesterday, a very fashionably-attired young woman,
accipmpanied by another, who had the appearance of her
sister, applied to the Bench under the following circum-
stances :

The younger female, whose tale was frequently interrupted
by sobs, stated that she had one child, a boy, four years of age,
on whom she literally doated. She had suffered the child fre-
quently to go on a visit to her friends, but they now refused to
allow it to return, and although she had supplicated in the
most earnest terms for its restoration, they had declared their
determination to adopt it and bring it up as their own.
Mr. BURRELL inquired whether it was a relative who had
her child ? The applicant said it was her own father.
Mr. BURRELL was desirous of knowing what reason they
assigned for such a singular course ? Applicant—l know of
none, excepting what they say ; that is, they like the child and
mean to keep it.
Mr. BURRELL—How long have they had it on this occa-
sion ? Applicant—They asked me to let it go there a month
ago, and I was foolish enough to part with it on their pro-
misingto let me have it when I wished. I tried by force to
obtain possession of it on Sunday, but could not.
Mr. BURRELL—I can't assist you ; it must be done by
habeas. I have no power.

" CALL AGAIN ToBIORROW."—Joseph Frantzhen, a fellow
who has before figured as defendant, yesterday appeared at
this office, as complainant against a poor oyster vender, named
Stacey, whom he charged with doing considerable damage and
assaulting him.
The complainant preluded his statement with the important
information that his wife was " governess to Lord John Rus-
sell." It appeared that, having a party of friends to dine with
him on Sunday week, and wishing to give them a treat, he
ordered three shillings worth of oysters of the defendant, with
a request that he would lend a jug to early them in. They
were duly delivered at Barrack Cottage, King's-road, Chelsea,
the complainant's residence, and the bearer was requested to
call for the money on the morrow. He did so, but complainant
on this and other occasions was " not at home." According
to complainant's statement the defendant came on Monday,
rang the bell violently, collected a crowd, abused him, and was
aided by those around him applying the epithet " French
rogue and scoundrel," and pelted stones at the door, hot-
house, and himself, in consequence of which, independent of
the assaults committed upon himself, damage to the amount of
11. 6s. had been incurred.

Defendant, when called upon, stated that he could neither
get the money for the oysters, nor even the jug in which
they were carried home. He had called and sent until he was
tired. He then went there as described, but the mob had col-
lected prior to his visit. In short, complainant had incurred
" little liabilities" with divers tradesmen in the neighbour-
hood, whom he there found exceedingly clamorous and riotous,
and amongst whom was an omnibus conductor, who declared
he'd have his shilling, or the worth of it out of the glass.
He (the defendant) denied throwing any stones, and said
that a female, who lived near the house, could prove that he
did not.

The complainant, who gave way to" unutterable grief,"
and after weeping a flood of tears, sobbingly said, " Pardon-
ner moi. Ah 1 sare, it dit I am not respectable. He pitch
von great stone. Voila 1 Monsieur, look at de stones (at the
same time exhibiting three immense paving stones). Dis von
he pitch der, the others de do the same."
Mr. WHITE—Then why don't you pay this poor man, who

merely wants the money for his goods?—Complainant—l say
3 ou call demain (to-morrow. )
Mr. WHITE—You appear to have always said, " Call again
to-morrow;" at least he says so. Why not have paid him?
You ought to have paid him, and then he would not have an-
noyed you.
Scrjeant Kimber of. the V division, stated that a servant girl
living opposite had told him that the defendant did not throw
any stones.

Mr. WHITE —Well, I shall dismiss this complaint.
Complainant—(enraged)—No justice, because I Am not
Anglais.
Mr. WHITE—That is my decision.
Complainant again alluded to his being a foreigner as. the
teasen why the case had been decided against him.