The Sun.
London, England, 1847-05-20 00:00:00

JEROME BUONAPARTE.

The following is the petition presented by M. Odilon Barrot
to the Chamber of Deputies from Jerome Buonaparte,
King of Westphalia, praying to be permitted to return to
France :

" Death has struck down all the brothers of the Emperor,
except one, who now addresses himself to France through
her representatives. At the end of my career, on the brink
of the tomb, I fulfil a sacred duty of a citizen and a father,
in doing all that depends on me to return to a country
which I love above everything, and in not refraining from
any step which may have the effect of allowing my children
to enter it, and even enable them to serve it. This is the
first time since I quitted the field of the battle of Waterloo
that I address myself to the country. If I have not done
that sooner, it is because having brothers I was not the sole
arbiter of my conduct ; it was because I believed that time
itself would bring this reparation. Unfortunately that has
not been the case, and the Government has only lately shown
that it is more than ever decided to employ the dangerous
arms that were given to it at critical moments. In 1814 the
laws of exile, of proscription and spoliation, came with the
foreigner; the relations of the Emperor shared his misfor
tunes and those of France ; we were not tired, but were
stricken as chiefs, as individuals in every way, and much
beyond the limits recognised by the laws of all civilised
countries,. In 1830 France rose ; her revolution promised
to repair all injustices; but the ostracism, of the Napoleons
was maintained ; that was, it was said, a temporary mea-
sure, necessitated by the a,;itated state of France ; the Go-
vernment only desired an arm to use in case of need, but
with tenderness. In fact, several members of the Emperor's
family went to France, and travelled freely in it. At that
period the King of Rome, the son of the Emperor, still lived ;
and the reason of state might have been invoked with an
appearance of good faith. At present, however, after seven-
teen years reign, in the midst of the greatest calm, not only
are rigorous measures maintained, but they are aggravated,
the Government having just refused the youngest of my
son 4, the permission to pass some days at Paris to arrange
affairs of a private nature Nothing can justify such a re-
fusal, for I declare here in the most formal manner, and on
my honour, that never at any time, either directly or in-
directly, have my children or myself been mixed up in the
political dissensio,.s of France. The last of my children was
born ten years after the promulgation of the law which
proscribes him. I only demand to enter under the common
law, and to enjoy all my rights as a French citizen, being
ready to fulfil all the duties. From the moment at which
by this demand, I submit myself to the general law by re-
cognising it, neither exceptional position, nor political dan-
ger can reasonably be invoked; injustice or a blind and in-
credible sentiment of fear can only be relied on. 'The past
conduct of the Chamber in this question is favourable to me;
it has on several occasions shown itself disposed to abolish the
exile of the Emperor's relations. In 1845 especially peti-
tions demanding our readmission to France were unanimously
referred to the Ministers, after a favourable report, and
the members of the present Cabinet who were
present at the sitting did not make any opposition. What
I demand of you is just; I address myself without distinction
to all opinions, and on the inviolable ground of common
law and equity, there cannot be parties in the French Cham-
bers. The repeal of the law which exiles me, exacts un-
doubtedly the accord of the three Powers; but I cannot
doubt that a favourable manifestation of the Chambers would
draw forth the adhesion of the executive power. Citizen,
soldier, or King, as proscribed, and as an exile, I have
always been ready to make all sacrifices, except that of re-
nouncing the worstip of the country. Will you prevent me
from dying in France, in the m
midst of my fellow citizens, of
my old brethren in arms.? W illyou refuse me the consola-
tion of guiding my sons :n the services that they may render
to their country? Will it, in short, be proved that justice
will never be retyl,red me, for the orly reason that I am
brother of the Empe:or. I request the Chamber of Deputies,
for myself and m children, to effect by taking into con-
sideration my dem ?lie repeal of the law which exiles us."

Tar_srry TE , N
ine,,,,, (the Rm.Saturday Trinity Term COM-
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lastEciaity andterm before the Lang Vacation) when the
Courts of
at Westminster: n Common Law will resume their sittings
and Demurrer raa, there
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Queen's Bench, in the Special case
aar,re four matters fur the judgment
of the Coati.,
iieut. In the new trial paper
there are 715 rules t
eluding the railway case of.i'iV and seven for judgment, in-
cluding
of tour rules, the earliest V. Toby." With the
Michaelmas Fenn, thereby tihowinr lest we was obtained in
of the Court. Toe Demurrer I'aieracloiminut ion in the arrears
Plea contain twenty-six matters,
and
Court of Common
there are three enlarged rules, b,sid„ attvleien. Remanet Paper
trials. two applications fur new trials suspert y rules for new
tor the decision ,f the Court. In the Court eoiil,nd eiKlit
there is a good deal. of business for the ensuing term.xhequer
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Peremptory Paper has tw „
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a mitigation of punishment. lle stated that the prisoner
had been once in a most extensive and respectable businesi
as a druggist, and upon the engineering mania being so pre-
valent about two or three years ago, lie turned his attention
.to surveying and engineering, which he got on very well
so long as the railway speculations lasted, but upon that fall-
ing off, the prisoner became very much distressed, and his
wife and children being in extreme want and destitution, he
was induced to commit the theft.

The JUDGE said, the lowest penalty considering the
nature of the robbery, was two months' imprisonment and
hard labour.

William O'Connor pleaded guilty to stealing twelve printed
books and other articles, value Is. 6d., the property of
Henry Hetherington.

The prosecutor as the well-known publisher, and the
prisoner had been in his employment, and it appearing that
this was his first offence,
The COURT mitigated his sentence to one month's impri-
sonment and hard labour.

POLICE•' INTELLIGENCE.
BOW-STREET.
THE DERBY Cu.:B.S.—Two members of the Swan Derby
Club, held at Mr. 11Iiddleton'a, Long-acre, applied to Mr.
Henry for assistance to recover a "ticket" for the favourite,
Van Tromp, drawn for them, or one of them, and obtained in
their names, without their authority, by another person,who
sold it to a Mr. Barnow fur 2/.
Mr. HENRY said that lie regarded Derby Clubs as con-
nected " with gambling and horse-racing," and he could
therefore give them no assistance.
The applicants said that this was a case of fraud or rob-
bery, and they thought it called fur the interference of a
magistrate.
Mr. HENRY thought otherwise, and said the la" did not
protect property acquired by gambling. The club must settle
the matter amongst themselves.
The applicants said the treasurer was of opinion that every
prize must be given up to the holder of the ticket entitled to
it, because the tickets were saleable, and the club was not
competent to settle disputes as to the right of possession in
the actual holder. They thought it hard that the magistrate
would not interfere, and that they should be robbed with
impunity.
Mr. HENRY could not help it.
WORSHIP-STREET.
BENEVOLENCE.—We are requested to acknowledge the re-
ceipt of a sovereign from " IL C.," and the like sum from
Mr. Tilt, cne of the ushers of the Court, for the unfortunate
individuals named Marshall, whose appalling case appeared
in The Sun of Monday and Tuesday last.
George Burridge, a journeyman carpenter, formerly in the
employment of Mr. Mills, a builder, was charged with steal-
ing several brass bolts and other valuables, the property of
his late master.
The prosecutor said that the prisoner was in his employ-
ment at wages varying from 1/. 13s. to 1/. 18s., from the
20th of March to the 24th of April last, when he left. Witness
had been robbed of nine brass bolts, used for mahogany fold-
ing doors, and valued at about 12s. each, a quantity of lead,
and other property. The prisoner was not, however, the
suspected party until a large piece of Spanish mahogany
was missing. Witness then procured the assistance of the
police, and on proceeding to the prisoner's lodgings, the piece
of mahogany, one of the stolen brass bolts, and a chisel,
were found in his tool chest. The prisoner acknowledged
that he had stolen the brass bolt.
Mr. BaouGwros said that he felt it his duty to send the
prisoner for trial, but that lie must be brought up again next
week, in order that in the interim the officer should have an
opportunity of instituting inquiries touching the other stolen
property.

MARLBOROUGH-STREET.
Thomas Sparrow, a cab driver, badge No. 2,535, appeared
in answer to a summons charging him with making use of
abusive language to Mr. David Falake, 394, Oxford •street.
The complainant stated that on Saturday, the Bth instant,
about a quarter to one o'clock, he called the defendant's cab
oft the rank opposite the American stores in Oxford-street,
and told him (the defendant) to drive to Park-lane, and
from thence to Grosvenor-square, when he got out for about
a minute. He then ordered hint to drive him (complainant)
to 36, Park-street, and then to No. 107 in the same
street, at each of those places he remained about
five minutes. Complainant then desired defendant
to drive him back to Oxford-street. Instead of driv-
ing him to his own residence, defendant drove
to No. 384, where complainant got out and offered defendant
Is. 6d. for his fare. Defendant refused to take the money,
and said " What do you mean ? that is not my fare." Com-
plainant then took some silver from his pocket and told de-
fendant to take what he thought was his fare. Defendant
replied that he was not going to be given in charge fur a
robbery, and declined taking any. Complainant then told
the defendant that he lived at No. 394, and that lie could
have redress by summonsing him. Defendant would neither
do one thing or the other, and began to abuse him and call
him a 9.rindler, and said he (complainhit) should not
swindle him. Complainant then said that he
would summons the defendant, who replied that he
did not care, as he had got plenty of money.
Complainant was then surrounded by a mob of at
least one hundred persons, who hooted him and pushed him
about. At length a neighbour, who sax the predicament in
which he was placed, came to his assistance, and wished him
to come into his house; but the defendant refused to let him
go, and detained him till his (complainant's) brother came
and paid the defendant 25., who returned 4d. change. Com-
plainant then managed to get away, followed by a mob, who
hooted him all the way home.
Mr. Wontner, who attended for the defendant, called several
witnesses, who proved that the complainant was very abusive
and excited, and that the defendant was remarkably civil
and temperate in his behaviour.
' Mr. litxcHaat, after going through the whole of the
evidence, dismissed the summons, and ordered the com-
plainant to pay the costs.

MIDDLESEX SESSIONS.
Mary Haward, a decent-looking middle-aged woman was
indicted for stealing a blanket from her ready-furnished
lodgings.
She said she was induced to pledge the article after having
fasted for upwards of two days. Once she was in very in-
dependent circumstances, but sunk latterly into poverty.
She called several witnesses, who gave her an excellent
character, and said they knew her when under more for-
tunate circumstances.
The jury returned a verdict of Guilty, with a strong re-
commendation of mercy, and the prisoner was sentenced to
one month's imprisonment and hard labour.
Louisa King was indicted for fraudulently obtaining from
Thomas Powell a quartern of flour and two loaves of bread.
The prisoner called on the prosecutor, and said she wanted
the bread and flour for a lady named Freere. The prosecutor
gave her them without making any inquiries as to who Mrs.
Freere was or where she lived. '-
The Learned JUDGE, in summing up to the jury, said the
question was whether the prosecutor had used such due dili-
gence and caution as the law required to establish such
charges, in asking no question as to who or what the person
was, whose name was used, although such a name might be
amongst his customers.
The foreman, after a moment's consultation with his fel-
low-jurors,d said, we acquit the prisoner on the ground that
ueTchaeutfaioentshao the
et been used by the prosecutor.
to an James Parker alias William Atedhu,st pleaded guilty
___ indictment charging him with stealing a prismatic
WTl,_ and leather case, value 3/. Os. 6d., the property of
William Joseph Canis
The Sun. case have Appeared in the columns of

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