The Sun.
London, England, 1847-11-29 00:00:00

CRIMINAL COURT.--(THIS DAY.)
(Before Mr. Justice COLTMAN and Aldermen WILSON
and HUGHES HUGHES.)
44ne Simons, aged 26, spinster, was indicted for steal
ing 200 yards of lace, 30 handkerchiefs, and a variety of
miscellaneous articles, of the value of 2621., the l ropers?
of James Marshal and J. Stinton, her masters, in theh
dwelling-house. Philip Daveril Hickman was also in-
dicted for feloniously receiving that property. There
was another indictment charging Simons with stealing
eirnilar property of the value of 5001., and her father
Benjamin Simons, a licensed victualler, was indicted
for feloniously receiving it. The court was crowded to
excess at an early hour.
The Attorney-General and Mr. Clarkson conducted
the prosecution; Sergeant Wilkins appeared for Simons,
sad Hickman was defended by Sir Frederick Thesiger
and Mr. Ballantine.
The Arroesze-GEueftae having stated the case,
Mr. CLARKSON examined Mr. Marshall, of the firm of
Marshall and Stinton, of Vera-street, Oxford-street, sill,
merchants, the principal points of whose evidence were.
that the prisoner, Ann Simons, had been two years in
the employment of that firm. It was part of her due)
to cut out silk and satin for cloaks, and give them to b.
eaacle. This gave her access to the property. No sus-
Ficion was entertained of her until the 18th of October
last, when, in consequence of what he learned from
one of the assistants, he charged her with stealing
several dozen pairs of silk stockings, which she had
received to show, and had not returned. On search-
ing her box part of the property was found.
Witness suspected that she must have plundered the
firm to a great amount, because, in taking stock last
February, a deficiency in the amount of 8,000/. war
found from the last time of taking stock in the preceding
October. She was given into custody. Subsequently
other property, set forth in another indictment, not
affecting Hickman, was traced. From letters found in
her box, it was ascertained that she was in the habit of
sleeping at Hickman's chambers, in Lincoln's Inn, and it
was suspected that some of the property might be found
there. When she was brought before the magistrate
she was defended by Mr. Wathen, solicitor to Mr. Hick-
man, to whom that gentleman introduced him as partner
in the firm of Price and Co., of Mincing-lance, merchants.
On that occasion Hickman expressed regret at the con.
duct of Simons, and, in answer to Mr. Marshall, said
that he became acquainted with her by a casual meeting
in Holles-street; that he knew her father, but not that
she had a child.! .Mr- Marshall then observed that the
Waistcoat which Hickman had on was his property, arer
asked him how he got it? Hickman replied, that he
had received it as a present from Simons, who told him
that it was from Marshall's, but that it was a remnant,
and had cost very little. Mr. Marshall asked if he had
received anything else of the kind from her by way of
present? To which he replied, that he had received
about eleven waistcoats, some pocket handkerchiefs, and
other things. He offered to give the prosecutor every
facility for the recovery of the property which Simons
might have taken. When the search was made
at the prisoner's chambers, the latter gave
every facility, and assisted in breaking open two boxes
and examining two bundles which Simons bad let*:
there- He also produced IS cambric pocket handker-
chiefs, given to him by the young woman, and pointed
out several costly articles in the room, which she had
purchased and presented to him —an easy chair, a
bronze dog, for a chimney ornament, a beautiful exotic
plant, in a flower-pot on a pedestal, a gold watch .chain;
and other valuables. Mr. Marshall observed that she
could not be supposed to be honestly so liberal out of a
salary of 301. a year, upon which Mr. Hickman said
he always understood that she had a salary of 701. a
year, and perquisites, which raised the amount to 1201.
Marshall asked, did Hickman give her anything ? To
which he answered, that he never gave her any money
except 31. 6d. for her cab hire each time she came to his
Chambers, but he had laid out 2401. in paying off a mort-
gage for her father.
Being cross. examined by Mr. Sergeant WILKINS, the
witless said there was Mr. Snelgrove in their establish-
ment, who was not a partner, but had a salary of 2001.
a Year and an eighth of the profits. He would not admit
that he was a partner to- all intents and purposes. A
French lady, who had the superintendence of the house,
Was dismissed some days ago for allowing the
Young women to sleep out of the house when they
liked. Mr. Snelgrove had the key of the street-
door, sad the general superintendence of the pre-
mites. Witness remembered a ball at Crickleford, at
the house of a friend to the firm. Miss Simons was
there, she wore a velvet dress. He did not remember
that she had a very splendid bouquet. He did not be-
lieve that Mr. Stinton (his partner) danced with her,
but he would not swear he did not. He swore positively
that a person named Barker was dismissed for saying
that Mr. Stinton bad been too free with Simons. That
person was dismissed in consequence of a note from him
to her, found in her box.
The cross-examination of the witness by Sir F. THE-
"It was chiefly to show that Hickman readily offered
every facility to the search for the property in his
ambers.

MARLBRO'-STREET-(THIS DAY.)
Bl,Susannah Davis, a repulsive looking woman, was
ed at the bar before Mr. Bingham, charged with
Stealing a silver watch from the person of Mr. Joseph
Moore, No. 48, Upper John-street.
It appeared that the prosecutor was walking along
Noel-street at an early hour on Sunday morning, when
the prisoner came up and accosted him. He made no
answer to her importunities, and went on his way. The
prisoner still persisted in following him, and on arriving
at the corner of the street he turned round to ask her
Why she f01i0.% ed him. She made no reply, but placed
herself opposite to him. He then felt a sharp tug at
his watch-guard, and on putting his hand to his waist-
coat pocket he missed his watch. The prisoner ran
away towards Soho-square. He followed her, calling
out, " Police" and" Stop thief !" He eventually came up
to her in Hollers-ales op
and seized hold of her right
hand and took the watch therefrom. A constable then
came up and received charge of the prisoner.
Joseph Tapley, printer, Noel -street, said ho was
Passing down the street when he heard the cry of
"Stop thief." He looked round, and saw the prisoner
running, followed by the prosecutor. Witness followed,
and saw him lay hold of her in Hollers-street. Witness
Went up to see what was the matter, and while he was
stag ding by the prisoner he saw her drop the pair of
issors produced.
Police-constable 50 C said be received charge of the
prisoner in Hollen-street. The prosecutor told him that
she had stole his watch, and handed it over to witness.
A portion of the guard was attached to the watch,
isud appeared to have been cut by some sharp in-
strument.
The prisoner, in a rambling defence, denied the charge
of robbery.
Mr. BINGRAM said the evidence was sufficiently clear
as to warrant him in committing her far trial.
Committed accordingly.
jar". Benton was brought before Bingham, charged
With stealing from the Oriental Club, Hanover-square,
three billiard balls and a black coat, value 21.
Joseph Dilford, steward at the Oriental Club, stated
that about nine o'clock this morning, as he was entering
th• area gate, leading to the rear of the premises, he
Vt‘‘' the prisoner cousin down the back stairs with a
bundle under his arm.g Witness asked him what he
Wanted there? The prisoner replied that he wanted to
See one of Mr. Jaques's men. Witness told him that
II!'" of his men were working there, and demanded to
"llow where he had been to, and what he had got in the
bundle. The prisoner then admitted that he had been
into the billiard-room, and taken the coat produced. He
subsequently pulled the three billiard balls from his
Pocket, and said that was all he had taken Ile then
sent for a constable and gave him into custody.
The prisoner, who declined to offer any defence, was
fully committed for trial.
George Thom, a notorious young thief, was charged
mwith stealing a bundle of cigars, value 285., the pro-
y of Mr. Peter Turner, tobacconist, 28, Groat Wind-
-street.
Mary Turner, the wife of the prosecutor, said that
about six o'cloek on Saturday evening she was in the
shop when the prisoner came in for a light. She told
nira that he could not get one there. She then saw him
lift up the curtain and take the cigars from the window.
Re then ran out of the shop, pursued by witness. lie
Was eventually stopped by a gentleman in the street,
who detained him till she arrived, when she gave him
in charge. On being searched at the station ao cigars
were found upon him.
The prisoner, in defence, said a man told him to
go into the shop and take the cigars and bring them
to him.
Mr. BINGHAM eommitted him for trial.

WORSHIP-STREET.—(THIS DAY.)
John Johnson and John Harden were charged as
follows:

Police-sergeant Judd, 44 N, was on duty in the
liingsland-road at about eight o'clock last evening, when
be observed the prisoners hurriedly, but stealthily, pro-
ceeding onward. He stopped them. Johnson ran off, but
Witness secured Harden, and took him to the station-
house. Witness searched his prisoner, and found upon
him two silk dresses, one black silk cape, one black silk
Zl'aisteost, a gold seal, a pair of gold ear-rings, three
bracelet clasps, two latch-keys. a knife, and other small
'titles. Witness observed the prisoner throw something
.111,Y. and on going back to the spot, he found four
js;e'eton keys. Witness subsequently found that a rob-
rY had been committed in the Birdcage-walk, Stam-
ford-hill.
Jo 'co-constable 65 N, said he succeeded in capturing
011,,,rti. and found on him two silk dresses, two coats,
itch-key, a shawl, and some Weiler matches, &c.
stirf; Edward Robertson, of No. 8, Birdcage-wallc,
ye,""°r(l-hill, said he left his home about five o'clo( k
tlrday afternoon, and on his return, about ten o clock
Zt rinFht found his house had been broken open. Tire
cles now produced were his property.
wire • prisoners, who said nothing in their defence,
ordered to be committed to Newgate for trial.

DIAT7I OP ANOTHER AcToa.—Ayliffe, for many
years a clever representative of old men, and who both
It Covent-garden and Drury-lane filled a responsible
situation, is no more.
MACIEWL.—Large quantities of these delicious
fish have been taken at Slapton-sands during the last
fortnight. A single seine took at one haul upwards of
50,00. They have been retailed in the neighbouring
villages at three shillings per hundred of six score.—
Leeds Aftrcury.
OPEMING OF PARLIAMENT.--THE TELEGRAPH.—
On Tuesday. the Ito al Speech, with which the business
of the session is opened, was read by Commission. In four
hours and a half after its delivery, it was printed in
Edinburgh, it having been conveyed thither by the Elec-
tric Telegraph. This is one of the most remarkable in-
stances that has as yet come to our knowledge, of the
expedition with which intelligence can be conveyed by
lull agency.—elberdeen Herald.