The Sun.
London, England, 1836-09-13 00:00:00

MARYLEBONE.

Yesterday William Routh, a stylishly-dressed young man,
residing at 22, Cumberland-terrace, Regent's-park, and who
came to this office, accompanied by his friends, in an open
barouche, appeared before Messrs. RAWLINSON and SHUTT,
to answer the following charge of assault preferred against
him by Mr. George Tripp, a gentleman of independent
property, living at No. 23, Liverpool-street, Grays's-inn-
road :

Complainant, whose right eye was much discoloured,
on Saturday night was at the Colosseum witnessing the per-
formance, when a gentleman, said to be defendant's brother,
was making himself particularly disagreeable by standing up
with his hat on, so as to interrupt the sight of the persons
behind him, amongst whom he was one ; he was repeatedly
requested to sit down with his hat off but took no heed, and
at last complainant went up to him, and putting his hand
on the young man's shoulder, asked him to sit down. De-
fendant and two or three others came round him immedi-
ately and pushed him almost backwards, and at that mo-
ment defendant struck him a violent blow on the right eye,
as might be seen ; he then obtained the assistance of a
policeman and gave him in charge.
Mr. Richard Albert, of No. 6, Trinity-square, South-
wark, and Mr. Haydon, a gentleman residing at Kensall-
green, who were also at th Colosseum, corroborated Mr.
Tripp's statement, and Mr. Langdon added that on their
way to the station-house a friend of his (the defendant)
abused him very much, called him a blackguard, and
wanted to exchange cards.
The defendant, in reply, said he heard a slight scuffle,
and on looking round saw the complainant and another
collaring his brother. He went forward, when complainant
put his hand on his chest, and he then certainly struck him.
Mr. RAWLINSON remarked that there was a little excuse
for defendant's conduct, as he thought his brother was as-
sailed, and naturally enough went to his assistance. No-
thing, however, could justify the blow, and he was therefore
fined 20s.

The fine was immediately paid, and the parties left the
office.

SHOPLIFTING.—Frances Birt, a young woman of pre-
possessing appearance, attired in deep mourning, and whose
friends are said to be highly respectable, was charged with
stealing a pair of gloves from the shop of Mr. C. B.
Smith, draper, 120, Tottenham•court-road.
The prisoner, who hung down her head and cried piti-
fully during the examination, on being called upon for her
defence, said it was the first offence she had ever been
guilty of ; there were several persons present who had
known her from childhood, and who could vouch for her
honesty hitherto.

Mr. RAWLINSON remarked that it was melancholy to
see so respectable-looking a young woman as she appeared
to be standing in the situation she then did. It would be
of no service to her for him to have witnesses to character,
as the case was' o clear that he must send it to a jury.
She was fully committed for trial.
.Tulin Hull, a costermonger, was charged with beating his
wife.

Police constable D 80, on Saturday night, late, saw the
prisoner beating his wife most unmercifully. Refusing to
desist he took him into custody, but the wife would not
come forward against him.
Mr. RAWLINSON (to the prisoner)—What have you to
say ? Prisoner—Vy, I've got this here to say—l'm as
hard a vorking man as,any in the parish, and vos out from
last Monday morning till Saturday night, selling my sa-
voys, cabbage plants, inguns, &c., and o' course on the
last day of the veep expected to have a snack in comfort.
After selling out, I vent home to supper, and found that
my missus had converted my only other pair of kickseys ex-
cept wot I've got into gin, and got very drunk ; ven think-
ing she ought be castigated for her 'haviour, I vos giving
her a yipping ven the policeman come up.
Mr. RAwr.iNsoN, the complainant not appearing, or-
dered the priSoner to be discharged.