The Sun.
London, England, 1840-05-25 00:00:00

BIRMINGHAM.

On Saturday, at the Birmingham Borough Ses/tions, be-
fore M. D. HILL, Eeq., Recorder, Frances Emanuel,
aged 28, was indicted for uttering 107 counterfeit penny
pieces, knowing them to be counterfeits. She was also
indicted, together with Abraham Samuels, aged 70, and
Esther Samuels, aged 21, for having in their possession
108 counterfeit penny pieces, knowing then, to be counter-
feits, and with intent to utter them.

The parties, who ere related, are of the Jewish persua-
sion, and persons of respectability.
It appeared that from information received relative to
the extent of coining in Ireland, directions were given to
examine every box of a suspicions nature arriving at the
port of Liverpool. Information having been sent that a
box, weighing about 3 cwt., directed to Mr. Emanuel, 98,
Smallbrook-street, Birmingham, would arrive by the Grand
Junction Railway, the police watched the arrival and de-
livery of it. It was found to contain base copper coin,
the value of which was worth not more than 4d. or sd.
per lb., of about 26. They have the appearance of old
coin defaced, and wain out. Mr. Emanuel is a pawn-
broker and general dealer in an extensive way in Bir-
mingham.
The parties, who had not been in custody, when ar-
raigned, stood in the grand jury box, but subsequently the
RECORDER directed that they should stand in front of
the dock.

Mr. MELLOR and Mr. POWELL Solicitors to the Mint,
conducted the prosecution, and Mr. DANIEL the defence.

Inspector Hall then stated that having suspicion all was
not right, he went to the Grand Junction station, where
he saw a box addressed to Air. Emanuel, which he fol-
lowed to the shop of the female prisoner, and after search-
ing it, took them all into custody. He then produced a
statement of the weight and number of the coins. He found
some good coin among them. The pieces appeared to
be cut off the tokens by shears. Those in the carpet bag
were not tied up. There was not a pound's worth of good
money. _

Superintendent Stephens corroborated Inspector Hall's
statement up to the time he took Donaldson into custody,
He stated that when he seized him Le resisted, and they had
a scuffle. He told him he was an officer. He took him to
the station-house, and found tied up in the handkerchief the
coins produced. There was upwards of 3/. worth in
nominal value.

By Mr. Daniel—He could :net say whether, when he
found it upon Donaldson, all of it was in five shilling
packets. There were some loose.
Samuel Donaldson examined—Was a German silver
worker, and had done business with Mr. Emanuel for the
last twelve months. Their terms were ready money gene-
rally. About the 24th February he delivered an account
amounting to 141. 95., and had rece►ved 101. on account up
to the 29th. Mrs. Emanuel told him to call again on
that day for the balance, as she expected she should
have a remittance in a few days from Mr. Emanuel, who
he knew was in Ireland. He went on the 3d of March,
when she said that she was sorry she was under the neces-
sity of troubling him with copper. He replied that it
was of no consequence. Upon which she gave him twelve
five shilling packets out of a box (similar to the one pro-
duced) which was standing on the other side of the coun-
ter. She paid them to him as ss. packets. He objected
to three or four of the pieces which appeared defaced and
worn out, and those she changed.
The RECORDER here submitted to the Counsel for the
prosecution, that these was no evidence showing a guilty
knowledge on the part of Mrs. Emanuel.
After a few observations from Mr. DANIELS, to the effect
that it was never intended by Mr. Emanuel that they
should be circulated, that he purchased Them in the way
of business, for the purpose of melting, and disposing of
them in another form.

Tho RECORDER directed the Jury to give a verdict of
" Not Guilty." The police, he said, had not exceeded
their duty, and the Mint was justified in the proceedings
they had taken.
Mr. POWELL said, that under the circumstances he
should not proceed with the other indictment,
Upon application being made for the coin to be given
up, he observed that ho thought the police bad better melt
them, and give Mr. Emanuel the proceeds—upon which
Mr. Powell said that he should claim them, in accordance
with the Act of Parliament.
In the course of the day, Ainsworth, the Liverpool
officer, took Mr. Emanuel into custody on a similar charge,
two boxes now at Liverpool having been traced to him.
He will be taken before the Borough Magistrates at Liver-
pool on Monday (this day).

SOCIETY OF ANTIQUARIES.

VISIT OF PRINCE ALBERT.

On Thursday evening, in consequence of an announce-
ment that it was the intention of his Royal Highness to be
present at this evening's meeting, there was a very full at-
tendance of the Fellows of this Society at the usual hour
of meeting (eight o'clock). Lord Aberdeen, the Presi-
dent, in the Chair.
The Prince, attended by his suite, arrived at half-past
nine, and took his seat at the head of the table.
The PRESIDENT thon addressed the meeting, and stated
the gratifying intelligence of the fact of his Royal High-
ness being present for the purpose of enrolling himself as
a Fellow of the Society.
The Prince then, amidst much applause, rose and en-
tered his name in the book set apart for the signatures of
Felloils on their admission, and which contains the auto-
graphs of several of the Royal Family, and of the Queen's
predecessors.
A paper was read by Sir H. Ennis, from John Gage
Rokewood, Esq., giving a detailed account of further
discoveries in the mysterious Tumuli on the Bartlovv-hilis,
which have so long engaged the attention of the anti-
quary and topographer. The paper was illustrated by the
exhibition of some beautiful specimens of Roman glass
vessels, containing calcined human bones, a bronze patera
and prefericulum, of elegant workmanship, sonic perfect
cups of the Saurian ware, terracotta urns, &c.
His Royal Highness took a lively interest in the pro-
ceedings, and minutely examined the various objects of
ancient art which covered the table.

The Royal Society was afterwards honoured with a visit
from the Prince.

THE VETERAN DOWTON.

( From the Sunday Times.)
For seven-and-forty years has Dowton pursued his labour
of love, and delighted the Metropolitan playgoer :

" At eighteen years many their fortunes seek,
But at four-score, it is too late a week."

Whilst all have acknswledgcd the transcendent merits of
this truly great actor, his profits have fallen far short of
his deservings. It has been proverbial that Dowton could
never make a benefit; in the provinces he has been appre-
ciated, but not followed ; fifty charlatans have been fos-
tered in Bath, Liverpool, Dublin, and Edinburgh, whilst
this sterling comedian played to empty benches. We have
neither space nor inclination to inquire into the cause of
this—we merely state, and vouch for, the fact. It is not
yet too late to make amends. A committee has been ap-
pointed, and subscriptions entered into. We trust the many
supporters of the Italian Opera liouse, those who so ear-
nestly exerted themselves to insure the re-engagement of
Tamburini, will not be insensible to the claims of one of the
greatish arists that ever adorned the boards ofsan English
theatre. " The little evening of the old man's life"
is fast approaching night. The noble and the wealthy
of the land should see that that evening be cheered by all
the comforts that can bring calmness to declining years.
How many hundreds has Dowton made happy? Is it too
much to ask those hundreds to club their mites to render
him so? The Queen and Queen Dowager have given
him their patronage, and we have no doubt that the Ita-
lian Opera-house will, on the night of his benefit, be
crowded with the aristocracy of the country. That the
proceeds of a benefit, however great, will not suffice to
provide for the veteran's remaining days must be obvious.
To state that fact will, we trust, be sufficient, and re hope,
as we believe, that the liberal donations of the friends of the
drama, will insure the veteran a competence for the re-
mainder of his life. Cantwell should be his last, as it is
his greatest performance. Could not Liston be prevailed
on to give us one more touch of his quality as Illaworm
—lie has not yet actually retired. And then how many
farces could be named in which Dowton is " himself
alone I" The subscription list will be published in a few
da3s. We have often read widi great pleasure the list of
Vice-Presidents to the Theatrical Fund dinners, and we
only hope that those Noblemen and Gentlemen will give
their patronage to :o good a cause as that of rendering
happy one of the brightest ornaments the stage ever pos.
sensed.

THE ARCHIMEDES STEAMER.—In order to
make known her qualities as much as possible, the Archimedes
is to proceed to Plymouth, Bristol, Liverpool, Glasgow, and
Dublin• Hampshire Telegraph.
HOW TO COOK SALMON.—It is a mistake to
cook salmon quite fresh. The fl..kes are hard—the oily matter
which, by keeping, insinuates itvllinto the flesh and renders it
tender, is curdy. Although fresh salmon is generally sought,
and as generally esteemed, a day's hanging is a manifest im-
provement.— Sportsman in Ireland.
Mr. Disney, Chelmsford, in his charge to the
Grand Jury, at the Chelmsford Session, called attention to the
practice of shopkeepers placing goods outside their doors for
sale, and intimated that the police would have instructions to
lay informations against them for so doing•