The Sun.
London, England, 1824-10-21 00:00:00

CURIOUS SCENE.

Bo W.S T n E ET.—Yesterday 111 r. Perry, a coal-merchant, ap-
peared upon two summonses to answer to two informations, one
charging him with having refused to allow a sack to be mea-
sured when required to do so; and the other with neglecting
to cause a bushel measure to be carried in a conspicuous place
upon a waggon loaded with coals, us ordered by the Act of
iam en t.

The informations were filed and signed by a man of the name
of Chas. King and Mr. Bradfield, the great reformer of abuses
In the coal-trade, appeared in the double character of a witness
and advocate in support of the charges.
The intbrmation having been laid before Mr. lIALLB, the
Sitting Magistrate, and Mr. Perry being called he answered,
and presented himself at the table. Mr. -Harmer attended as his
Solicitor. Charles King, the informer, was next called, and
immediately a tall singular looking man, of the middle age,
dressed in shabby black, with silk neckerchief, and a great por.
tion of hair upon his head, rushed through the crowd to the
front of the .table, and in great seeming agitation said, " I know
nothing of the matter, Mr. Magistrate--I beg distinctly to state,
that I have no complaint whatever to prefer against Mr. Perry.
Mr. HALLS—Don't be in a hurry, Sir. Let me first inquire
into the nature of the case. _

Mr. King—l'ott may inquire as much as you please, but I
tell you that I have no charge against Mr. Perry.
Mr. Har.t.s—You are an extraordinary fellow. Pray what
are you Sir?
laming—Why Sir, I am nothing, as you may see.
Air.
Jr. King— ye.,
Air. liALLS—NOtiling ?
nothing—or perhaps worse than nothing.
I alri an unfortunate tradesman, reduced in pocket, but not in
principle, yet, thank Ood.
Mr. II At.t.s—Are You not the informer in this case?
Mniaing—No, Sir, I detest and abominate the name. I
know nothing about the matter.
Mr. II ALLS.—Your name is Charles King, is it not ?
Mr. King--That is certainly my name, Sir.
Mr. HALLS—And is not this your signature at the bottom
of these informations ?
Mr. King--I don't know.
Mr. HALLS—Come, Sir, answer my question truly. Is this
your band-writing or not ?
Mr. King—l know nothing about it.
Mr. HALLS—I will not be trifled with. Tell me aye or no
at once. Is this your signature?
Mr. King—l have told you already that I know nothing
about it. I can't say that it is; at all events I have no com-
plaint against Mr. Perry.
Mr. HAT.LS—IIow came you here at all then ?
Mr. King—Why the fact is, as I said before, 1 have been
unfortunate; and this man (pointing to Mr. Bradfield) has
rendered me services. He came to me the other day, and re-
quired me, in pretty positive terms, to lay these informations.
I had a huge mind to serve him as he deserved upon the spot
but I kept my temper, and thought it would be better to let gum
expose himself here, and to subject him to any fiat: that could
be inflicted, though 1 don't know whether any such thing could
be done or not.
Mr. Hat.ts—l wish you would tell me whether or not this
signature is yours.
Mr. Kinl,—l can't say, Sir.
Mr. Brat field—Why, Sir, I saw him write it.
Mr. King—You hold your tonguoi
Mr. Bradfield—Thin is really unaccountable to, me, your
Worship. This man made not the slightest objection when lie
signed the informations.
Air. King.l4lo, for the reasons I have just stated I did notl
object.
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Mr. llanatEn—Well then you withdraw the information.
31r. King--Exactly so; I do.
Mr. IlmtatEtt—And you do right; for I pledge m word
that there is not the least foundation for this charge; and Mr.
Perry was, and is now, extremely anxious to have the matter