The Sun.
London, England, 1841-08-02 00:00:00

ONDON, MONDAY, AEG US's' 2, 1841.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.
MANSION-HOUSE.
A German jewel commission agent, named Schmal-
calder, who was some time ago charged with having
robbed Mr. Lyon Same:ls, an extensive diamond-mer-
chant, of diamonds of considerable value, was brought
up for final examination. He hid been remanded from
time to time since the 19th of June, at his own request,
in order that he might have opportunities of settling the
business, either by restoring the diamonds to the owner,
or making restitution in some other way.
It will be recollected that the prisoner, with whom the
prosecutor bad some slight dealings, underwent a rigorous
examination by Sir PETER LAURIE, who sat when he
was first brought up in custody, and that it was stated
upon that occasion by the prosecutor that the prisoner
called upon him, and said he wanted some diamonds to
take to Messrs. Knock and William's of Frith-street,
Soho, from whom he had an order for a supply ; that the
prosecutor gave the prisoner an order upon Messrs.
Blogg and Aston, diamond-brokers, for the deli,rery of
several diamonds which they had in their possession,
his property ; that the pr:soner, instead of returning,
sent a letter to the prosecutor by a boy (who upon deli-
vering it ran away), stating that the diamonds were lost,
and that the prisoner was apprehended at a late hour in
the morning, when no doubt he was about to leave Lon-
don entirely.
The LORD MAYOR asked whether the accusation was
to go on ? Mr. Norton, the attorney for the prosecu-
tion, said that the case must proceed, as the prisoner,
who had been remanded from time to time at his own de-
sire, had made no arrangement.
Mr. Samuels, having repeated his evidence, stated,
upon cross-examination, that he never entrusted the pri-
soner with goods otherwise than as a commission agent,
and would not have given him credit.
Mr. George Blogg, of Bucklersbury, diamond-broker,
proved having delivered a parcel of diamonds to the pri-
soner. who had with him a paper box, which did not
appear to be broken,
Mr. Mann, clerk to Messrs. Knock, jewellers, stated
he never saw the prisoner before, and had received no
directions from his employers about the diamonds.
The prisoner's solicitor admitted that his client did not
know the firm.
When the prisoner was taken into charge, a letter was
found in his possession, the copy of that which the pri-
soner had sent by the boy to the prosecutor, as to the
loss of the diamonds, and concluded with imploring the
prosecutor's compassion, and was subscribed his " unfor-
tunate but honest servant," at which there was loud
laughter.
Tne LORD MAYOR thought there was no occasion for
further comment. He should send the case to a Jury.
The Solicitor begged that bail might be admitted, as
the charge only amounted to a misdemeanour.
Mr. Norton—lt amounts to constructive felony, but,
to please you, I will indict both for felony and misde=
meanour, so that we shall have him one way or the other.
The LORD MAYOR refused bail, and the prisoner was
committed for trial.

quantity of which made strong men drunk and insane,
and impaired their constitutions.
Mr. Valentine said he could confirm the statement of
the Magistrate as far as his knowledge went, that power-
ful men, who were accustomed to drink considerable
quantities of good beer and spirits without being incon-
venienced by them, often had their strength prostrated
in a few minutes by the deleterious mixtures sold at some
of the low public-houses and gin-shops. He would com-
municate the sentiments of his Worship to the Police
Commissioners immediately.
Mr. BALLANTINE—And keep your eye on those houses
where they sell bad liquors.