The Sun.
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525. 2d. per quarter, several contracts to ship from out-
ports in spring had been closed at 50s. to 51s. per guar
ter free on board.
From the Mediterranean we have little or nothing
fresh to communicate. A letter from Marseilles, of the
27th ult., states that a good deal of anxiety was felt there
to learn what was likely to be done in the corn-laws here;
and it was expected that but little business would be
transacted in wheat whilst the matter remained in un-
certainty. The operations in the article had, we are in-
formed, been on a very trifling scale since that day week,
the Christmas holidays having put a temporary stop to
business; in this state of things prices had remained
nominally unaltered.
The accounts from Odessa are also rather dull, the
foreign demand for wheat having slackened materially.
The price of moderately good qualities was there still
345. to 365. per quarter ; but it was deemed probable
that if no further orders from Great Britain and Holland
came to hand, quotations might recede to a moderate
extent.—Mark-lane Express.

THE STYLE AND TITLE OF
ESQUIRE.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

SlR,—The numerous railway companies, to which
speculation has given birth, has made great public
characters of hundreds, who were before but little
known; they have been styled, or have styled themselves,
" Esquires." Now, Sir, as many of these companies
have ceased to exist, and, of course, the direotorsbips
with them, can you inform me what becomes of the
titles ? The occupation is gone. Does the honours re.
main ? or do they, like those of my Lord Mayor and my
Lady Mayoress, die with the office ? I would not trouble
you, but want to write to afriend, and I do not know how
to address him.—Yours truly, STAG.

LORD MORPETH.
(From the Chronick.)
It is formally announced, by a leading organ of the
Monopolist party, that the return of Lord Morpeth for
the West Riding will meet with no opposition. The
Standard of last night commences a remonstrance against
the pusillanimity of surrendering, without a struggle,
the representation of the leading constituency to the free-
traders, with the following statement :
" It seems to be generally understood that no opposi-
tion is to be offered by the Conservatives to the return of
Lord Morpeth to the position from which he was driven
by the gallant and successful effort made to break the
Whig-Radical chain, at the general election in 1841.
" To us, the policy of giving up this important seat
without a struggle is very questionable, but of course
we can only be imperfectly acquainted with the reasons
which have ruled the decision of the Conservative
leaders, It has been said, in their behalf, in a tone
of authority, that a conjunction of circumstances
renders a contest at tho present moment inexpedient,
though not doubtful at to the result. The un-
settled state of the Government—the uncertainty which
prevails as to Sir Robert Peel's plans for a settlement of
the corn-law question—the precarious state of the health
of the Earl of Carlisle—and the probability of a general
election in the course of the present year, are all urged
as arguments why Lord Morpeth should be permitted
to take possession of a seat which he cannot, in the
common course of things, occupy for more than a few
months. By that time, it is said, the Conservatives will
be enabled to arrange their plans, and repair the inroads
made upon the register last autumn by the unscrupulous
agents of the League. Then, we are told, the Conser-
vatives will re-appear upon the scene in all their strength,
and repeat the victory so nobly achieved by the election
of Mr. Wortley and Mr. Denison.
" This may be satisfactory to some of the parties con-
cerned, but it is obviously only an excuse."
It is unnecessary to remind the free-traders of the
West Riding, that to rely on such representations as
the foregoing, so far as to neglect any precautions by
which, in the event of a contest, victory might be ren-
dered secure, would be to give the enemy the only
chance they are likely to have of retrieving their despe-
rate affairs. The men of Yorkshire know full well that
they may safely rest from their labours when the contest
is over, but not sooner, and that the responsibility of
having irreparably injured a great cause would lie
heavily upon them, if, through over-confidence, they left
themselves open to a surprise. Upon this point, there-
fore, we have no apprehensions, and we are not fearful of
doing mischief, by expressing our belief that the mono-
polist party in the West Riding will not venture to show
themselves at the hustings. Should this expectation
prove well-founded, the fact will be one of memorable
significance. The arguments assigned in the para-
graph we have quoted for allowing Lord Morpeth to
walk over the course are manifestly what the Standard
calls them, " only an excuse." The representation of
the West Riding is not to be merely lent to Lord Mor-
peth for a few months, that it may be resumed at a
general election. Such transfers are neither easy nor
common. The declaration of the West Riding against
the Whig Ministry in 1841 was felt to be a heavy blow.
There was no attempt to impair its force by represent-
ing it to be less important than in truth it was. Least
of all, did Lord Morpeth endeavour to depreciate the
worth, or to tarnish the splendour of the prize which
was then torn from his grasp. With manly and charac-
teristic frankness, he admitted the greatness of the
defeat which he had sustained, and had no consolation
for his supporters but to bid them bide their time, and
to keep alive their faith in the indestructible truth and
power of their own principles. Weighty and full of re-
sults as was the decision of the West Riding in 1841, it
will not be less so in 1846. The return of Lord Morpeth
now will be a solemn reversal of the judgment by which
he was unseated, a reversal pronounced upon better
knowledge of the bearings of the question at issue, and
one therefore carrying with it all the sanction that the
act of a popular body can give to a course of policy sub-
mitted to its decision. It is useless, then, for the mo-
nopolists of the West Riding to try to persuade either
themselves or any one else that the return of Lord
Morpeth to this Parliament may be suffered as a
matter of indifference. This Parliament, near as it is
to the end of its existence, may yet be found sufficient
to demolish that monstrous system of restrictions by
which the industry of the country is fettered, and no
single fact is so likely to bring about the result speedily
as the return of Lord Morpeth for Yorkshire upon free-
trade principles. Changes in the representation of petty
boroughs, and other constituencies chiefly under private
influence, may easily arise from causes unconnected with
the general movement of opinion, and may have but slight
effects upon legislation ; but a great section of the king-
dom like the West Riding of Yorkshire, with its manu-
facturing, its commercial, and agricultural interests all
on a grand scale, changes only as the nation changes,
and all its political acts have proportionate meaning and
authority. To let the voice of that powerful constituency
be given at the present moment in favour of free trade,
without even an effort to obtain a different decision, will be
an irrefragable proof that the cause of monopoly is felt
to be desperate. If the battle could be fought with the
slightest chance of success, this great post would not be
surrendered without a struggle. But the cause of mono-
poly is really hopeless, and all clear-headed men feel
that it is so. Those whose false position seems to im-
pose upon them the office of defending it, speak with
stammering lips and faint ambiguous tones in its behalf.
In 1841 there was some faith in the corn-law, and the
possibility of keeping up what is called protection ; now
there is none. The enthusiasm which won power for the
Conservative party, but which was so soon and so rudely
disenchanted by Conservative legislation, has disap-
peared. The means of fighting a great battle for the
corn-laws with success in a popular constituency no
longer exist, and for this reason, and this only, Lord
Morpeth is likely to resume the representation of the
West Riding without a contest.

IRMINGIEI ANL, THURSDAY NIGHT.—IRONM AST ERS'
MEETINO.—The usual quarterly meeting of the iroumasters
was held here to day: the attendance was more scanty than
usual, a circumstance which is mainly attributable to the
fact of there having been some misunderstanding as to the
day on which the meeting would be held. The general wish
seemed to be that it should be postponed until next Thurs-
day, and the factors were disposed to agree to this arrange-
ment; the masters, however, stood their ground, and carried
the point. It was reported at the meeting that all the
masters were full of orders, and that the prices of last
quarter would be adhered to. The price of bar iron is 10/.
per ton, and Shropshire pigs have been advanced 10s. There
seemed a decided tendency to advance on all other descrip-
tions of iron, but no declaration was made, and the general
opinion seemed to be that present prices will stand for a
time. It is many years since business iu the mining districts
was in so healthy a condition.
REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OP BREAD.—Thursday
several of the bakers of the metropolis reduced the price of
he best bread from 9id. to 9d.; seconds ditto, from 80. to
80.; and some from Bd. to 7,d. The average price of bread
is at present Bd. per 41b. loaf. No reduction whatever took
place in the West-end.
TESTIMONIAL 10 A MEDICAL GENTLEMAN.—OH
Wednesday evening, a numerous party of gentlemen dined
at the house of Mr. J. P. Nagle, the Tower, Tower-street,
St. Hartin's-lane, the occasion being the presentation of a
silver tea-service to Mr. Fitzgerald, M.R.C.S., of High-
street, Bloomsbury. The object of this valuable presenta-
tion is stated in the inscription on the plate, which is as
follows :—" This service of plate vas presented by a few
friends to Mr. Dillon Fitzgerald, M.R.C.S., in token of the
high estimation in which they hold him for his very excel-
lent qualities, his great skill, and general usefulness as a
medical man ; his charity and kindness to the poor, and his
sincerity as a friend." Mr. Nagle was the originator of the
testimonial.
WINDSOR, THURSDAY EVENING.—In consequence
of the new arrangement for the issuing of tickets (signed by
the Lord Chamberlain), which are now only to be procured
in London, for the viewing of the state apartments at the
Castle, being found to be exceedingly inconvenient to the
public residing away from the metropolis, it is expected that
an alteration will speedily take place, so that tickets may be
procured in Windsor as well as in London. Several parties
have arrived in the town since the new arrangement came
into operation on the Ist instant, for the express purpose of
visiting the state apartments, but they were necessarily dis-
app•>intcd, in-consequence of being unprovided with tickets,
and there being no place in Windsor where they could be ob-
tained. The abolition of the fees for viewing the state
room. ,by command of her Majesty, appears to have given
universal satisfaction.
A man who wears mustachios may be considered
as deformed, since he has decidedly a hair -lip.—fffephys-
topheles.
The Antwerp steamer Princess Victoria, Captain
Jackson, arrived here very early on Thursday morning. She
bad both wind and tide to contend against • but the passage
from the Quay of Antwerp to St. Katharine''s-wharf, Tower,
was notwithstanding made in nineteen hours.
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CENTRAL CRIMINAL COTP7-L

OLD COURT.

(Before Mr. Justice WIGUTMAN and Mr. Justice ERLE.)
ASSAULT.—The whole of the forenoon was occupied
with the case of Dennis Shine, who was charged with
feloniously cutting and wounding John Monaghan, a
policeman, with intent to prevent him from apprehend-
ing the said prisoner.
This charge arose out of a public-house brawl on Box-
ing night, on which occasion the prisoner was intoxi-
cated and very violent. The landlord called in the police
to clear the house, when the prisoner seized the fire-
shovel and struck Monaghan a severe blow over the head,
by which he was severely injured.
After a long and uninteresting inquiry the prisoner
was found Guilty of a common assault only, and he was
sentenced to eighteen months' imprisonment with hard
labour.

The business of the session beixtg concluded, the Court
adjourned until Monday, Feb. 2.

MIDDLESEX SESSIONS.
(Before the ASSISTANT-JUDGE and a Bench of
Magistrates.)
Thursday Wm. Fairbrother, Gee. Rawlins, Alex. Munro,
and James Hodges, all under thirteen years of age,
were indicted fur stealing a toy watch, a Jew's harp,
pen-knives, and other articles, the property of Charles
Porter.
From the evidence of William Cooke, a little boy
about eight years old, it appears that one of the pri-
soners entered the prosecutor's shop, in Marchmont-
street, and took the articles in question. He afterwards
joined the other prisoners, and he (witness) afterwards
gave information.
Mr. Porter identified the property in question as that
belonging to his shop stock.
The jury found them Guilty.
The Court sentenced each to one month's imprison-
ment, with hard labour, and at the termination of the
first fortnight to be severely whipped.
Several cases were disposed of during the day, but
they were not of any interest.

SURREY SESSIONS.
(Before Mr. PUCHLE and a full Bench of Magistrates.)
Mr. James Thompson, a middle aged man, of respect-
able appearance, surrendered to his bail to take his trial
on an indictment charging him with having embezzled
three sums of 101. each, the property of James Hender-
son and others.

Mr. Payne was retained for the prosecution, and Mr.
Charnock for the defence.
Mr. CHARNOCK observed that the case was one of ra•
ther a peculiar character, and he had therefore devoted
much attention to it, in order to give the defendant the
benefit of his advice and assistance. An offer having
been made by his Learned Friend Mr. Payee, who was
engaged for the prosecution, that if the prisoner pleaded
guilty to the indictment, he should have from him the
strongest possible recommendation to the merciful con
sideration of the Court, he (Mr. Charnock) was about
to recommend a compliance with his offer, feeling, as he
did, that though the defendant and his friends felt that,
morally, he was not guilty of the charge, and therefore
should not plead guilty, yet that legally the offence
would be made out against him. lle (Mr. Charnock)
should briefly state the facts of the case, and after
doing so should leave the case to the merciful considera-
tion of the Court. It appeared that Mr. Thompson had
been for many years Secretary to the Silk, Cotton, and
Woollen Cloth Printers' Society, held at Merton, in the
county, and in that situation enjoyed the most perfect
confidence and respect of its numerous members. The
Society extended itself over Essex, Kent, and Surrey,
and a correspondence respecting its state was regularly
kept or, so that the duties of the defendant were consi-
derable. There was, besides, an additional county added,
which gave the defendant additional labours, and at each
collections were made from the earnings of each man,
and these should, agreeably to the rules of the Society,
have been forwarded to the defendant. This, how-
ever, was not done regularly, and the defendant gave
those collectors credit to certain amounts. lie (Mr.
Charnock) would admit that the defendant had
neglected to enter on his books three sums of 10/.
each ; and though this omission might, in strict
law, amount to embezzlement, yet a larger sum
was due to him from some of the members of the
Society, and therefore he was not so particular as he
otherwise should have been. There was another cir-
cumstance which he wished to mention, and that was
that he held in his hand a petition, signed by a ♦ast
majority of the members of the society, praying that the
prisoner might be discharged from the offence, as it was
their impression and conviction that he had not the
slightest intention of acting dishonestly. There were
also in attendance a number of gentlemen of the highest
respectability, who had known the prisoner for a number
of years, and who would testify to his high character,
and express their belief that the act was an error in
judgment, and no intention upon his part to defraud the
society. The defendant was also willing to give every
facility to the society to obtain possession of the funds
lodged in the bank in his name, and put the affairs of
the society in proper order ; and, under all the circum-
stances, he (Mr. Charnock) hoped the Court would
treat the case as favourably as it could consistently with
its duty.
Mr. PAYNE said it was not his wish or intention to
offer any opposition to the case being favourably dealt
with; on the contrary, he should be perfectly satisfied
with the Court dealing with it in the mildest possible
way.
The prisoner having pleaded Guilty,
The Court merely held him to bail to appear to re-
ceive judgment when called on.

The defendant having put in the required bail, joined
a vast number of friends who were in attendance in
front of the Court, and who warmly congratulated him.
Wm. Anderson was indicted upon the following charge
of highway robbery:—
It appeared that the prosecutrix on Monday evening
last was proceeding along White-street, near St. George's
Church, Borough, with a parcel of articles, which she
had just purchased, in her arms, when the prisoner came
up to her, snatched the bundle from her, and forced her
with considerable violence against the wall. He started
off with his booty, but fortunately took a turning
through which there was no thoroughfare, and was
secured.

The jury found him Guilty; and
The CHAIRMAN, in passing sentence, declared that,
had ho been known before, he should have transported
him, but as it was, the sentence of the Court was, that
he stands committed to Brixton House of Correction for
nine months, with hard labour

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.
_ CLERKEN WELL.

Mn. Bennett was charged at the instance of the Ex-
cise with having been concerned in working a private
still.

The Excise officers, it appeared, received information
that a private still was worked in a house, No. 47, Char-
lotte-street, Islington, to which they repaired on Wed-
nesday evening, at six o'clock. They forced an entrance
at the back of the premises, and on entering the kitchen,
they found the prisoner at work at a still, which con
tained upwards of 40 gallons of wash, nine tubs full of
wash, and all the necessary implements used in illicit
distillation. The prisoner said he was proprietor of the
place, and quietly surrendered himself.
The prisoner in his defence said he had been out of
work a long time, and a party engaged him to work the
still.

The officers said he had been several times convicted

for a similar offence.
He was convicted in the penalty of 301, and in default
of payment committed to the House of Correction, with
hard labour, for three months.

The driver of a cab, badge 4,703, was charged with
cruelty to a horse. Thy prisoner was seen in the Pen-
tonviile-road beating his horse in a most cruel manner.
until it was cut shockingly, and at length it fell down
through pain and exhaustion. The prisoner was drunk
at the time.

He was fined 145., or seven days' imprisonment.
A porter, in the employ of NIT.. Haslam, auctioneer, of
Bagnigge-wells•road, was summoned for obstructing the
highway, by placing some articles of furniture thereon.
A witness named Curtain proved the case, and the
defendant was fined 7s. and costs.
MA RL BORO UGH-S TREE T.

Mr. Henry Robert Wingrove, was charged with ring-
ing bells and knocking at doors without lawful excuse.
On the previous night, or rather on that morning at
one o'clock, police-constable Ramsay, 61 N, saw the pri-
soner knocking at the doors of several gentlemen in
Camden-town. Witness ascertained that the prisoner
had called at Mr. Pant's, inquirieg for his brother, and
would not have noticed the matter if he had not seen him
go to No. 8, Cambridge-terrace, and 5, Bay ham-terrace,
and knock at the doors and ring the bells without any
lawful excuse or pretence whatever.
The prisoner denied that he had knocked at the two
latter houses, and the case was remanded for further
evidence.

The address and occupation of the accused was not
stated.

Francis JP Leod was:brought before Mr. Hardwick on
a charge of having obtained money by false pretences
from Mr. Van Millingen, jeweller, of Albany-street,
Regent's-park.
Mr. Clarkson attended for the defendant ; Mr. Thomas
for the prosecution.
The examination of Mr. Van Millingen on a previous
day was read over. Mr. Van Millingen's statement was,
that the defendant had been introduced to him by Mr.
Goldshead, a money lender, as a young man of very re-
spectable connexions iu Scotland, and entitled, when of
age, to a sum of money amounting to about 5,0001. Prose-
cutor understanding that the defendant was about to go to
India, and wished to take out some presents to his friends,
agreed to sell him a gold box and a pin for 1508., and,
further, to lend him 50/. to pay his travelling expenses
to Scotland. The defendant give prosecutor a draft on
the National Bank of Scotland, where he said he had
money, for 200/. Prosecutor had sent the draft to Scot •
land, and the answer returned to him was, that the
drawer had no account, nor ever had an account at the
bank. The prosecutor had also ascertained that the
defendant had stated falsehoods as to his are.

Cross-examined' by Mr.l Clarkson—Had no know-
ledge of gaming hou'es. Had lent the defendant the
money in the belief that his representations were true.
The gold box would fetch in India about 2001. Was not
a money lender, and had never discounted bills in his
life. Iltd ascertained that the defendant did not go at
all to Scotland. Was not aware of any transactions be-
tween the defendant and Goldshead. Had known Gold-
head about twenty years.
Re-examined by Mr. Thomas—lf he had known that
the defendant never possessed money in the National
Bank, he would not have lent him the 501.
Mr. Bernardo Goldshead examined—l have chambers
at No. 8, Duke-street, and I live at Hammersmith. I
am a money-lender, and I know Francis M'Leod. I have
been acquainted with him since 1844. The defendant
gave me a bill, dated the 25th December last, for 6501.,

t for money lent. I went to Riinburgh on Thur.sdey
alma on ms arrival I presented the bill at the National
Bank of Scotland, and was toll that the defendant was
not known there. Had introduced the defeeclant to
Millingen, in the belief that the defendant's statement
was true, and that he was entitled, when of age, to
5,0001 under his father's will. heard the defendant
tell Millingen that he had money in the National Bank
of Scotland, and that any draft he might draw would be
honoured. Saw the defendant give Millingen a cheque
on the National Bank in payment of the jewellery and
the loan. Since his return from Scotland had seen the
defendant, and had told him be had ascertained there
was neither will nor property. The reply made by
M'Leod was that he was sorry for it. lied heard the
defendant say he was of age in 1844, and subsequently
contradict his statement.
Cross-examined by Mr. Clarkson—Had been indis
posed a short time in Scotland, anal that prevented him
reaching London before. Knew Hunt's gaming-house.
but hod no interest, direct or indirect, in it. llad been
there, and had met M'Leod there once or twice. Had
never taken M'Leod to this or any other gaming-house.
Had never become M'Leod's security to the gaming
bank. Millingen was never a money-lender. Had lent
M'Leod about 6001., and had taken only reasonable
interest, not more than 20 or 25 per cent. This was not
large, considering the risk. Had received a letter from
M'Leod, dated Edinburgh, Dec. 26, 1844. It was to
this effect:—
"My dear Sirs—l consider myself bound in the honour
of a gentleman to repay to you the various sums of money
advanced by you during my minority, amounting to
nearly 3001. I herewith have the pleasure to inform
you that I became of age on Tuesday last, and conse-
quently, in accordance with my promise, I inclose a
promissory note for 300/, at three days' sight, payable
at the National Bank of Scotland, which will be paid on
presentation. Allovv me to thank you ler your kindness
to me during my minority —Yours truly.
" FRANCIS M'LEOD.
" Direct to me at Sir J. Campbell's, Musselburgh."
Mr. Clarkson said he was not in a condition to say
that the prosecutor's representations were not true, or
that the present proceedings were a kind of moral screw,
made use of for the purpose of getting something out of
the friends of a young gentleman, who was on the eve
of going out to India. But as far as the evidence went
he contended there was no case, the pried facie proof
was wanting, and no false pretences had been proved.
The prosecutor might, if he pleased, go before a Middle-
sex grand jury, and prefer a charge ; but as the evi-
dence now stood, the magistrate was not warranted in
holding the defendant in custody any longer. The pro-
secutor had had plenty of time to bring his witnesses
from Scotland, but having failed to take the proper steps,
the charge was for the present at an end.
Mr. Thomas, in reply said, there was quite enough
evidence to lustily a further remand. The defendant by
the aid of avalueless cheque had succeeded in getting
501. from the pr( secutor.
Mr. HARDWICK said the case had not advanced a single
step beyond the position which it assumed on the first
examination. The prosecutor ought to have been pre-
pared with evidence from Scotland of the defendant's
false representations. Sufficient time had already been
given, and as no steps had been taken to procure proper
witnesses, the charge against the prisoner could not be
entertained.
Mr. Thomas then said, as that was the Magistrate's
determination, he should at once proceed with Mr. Golds-
head's case.
Mr. Clarkson—l object to that course.
Mr. Thomas—The defendant stated that he would be
of age on a particular day, and therefore the bill in ques-
tion was dated forward.
Mr. Hannwrcx said he had disposed of the previous
charge, and he was prepared to hear any other cases
that could be brought forward.
Mr. Thomas said the Court would hear the character
of the fah-e pretences from Mr. Goldshead himself, and
then would have to decide whether the evidence amounted
to a committal or a remand.
Mr. Goldshead examined—The defendant gave me a
bill fur 600/. for moneys lent. The defendant, when he
gave the bill, said he was entitled, under his father's will,
to property amounting, principal and interest, to about
5,0001. The defendant engaged me to go with him to
Scotland to receive the money, which he said was lying
for him at the National Bank of Scotland. The de-
fendant told me that he wanted money to pay some small
debts in London. I lent him 1001. in money, and a
diamond ring worth 201. The defendant invited me to
dine with him. I went ; and the defendant, in the
course of the evening, said to me, " You have been very
kind to me; here is the diamond ring, which I wish you
to accept." I was too ill to go to Edinburgh with Mr.
M'Leod, and I was then informed that Mr. M'Leod had
gone to Edinburgh, and expected me there. I went to
Edinburgh, but could hear no tidings of Mr. M'Leod. I
went to the National Bank and presented my two bills, but
was told by the clerk that the party had no cash there,
nor ever had any money in that lank. I was taken ill,
and this detained me a day or two. I came to town on
Friday last, having previously examined the defendant's
father's will. About two days after my arrival in town
I saw the defendant at a friend's house, and I asked him
how he could send a friend to me to tell me had gone to
Scotland, and how he could send me 400 miles to pre-
sent a cheque at a banking-house where he never had a
single farthing of money. The defendant said he was
sorry for the trouble he had given. I asked him what
he had done with the money which I gave him to go to
Scotland with. The defendant only laughed, and an-
swered that he had spent it.
Mr. Clarkson, for the defendant, contended that the
present proceedings were only adopted with a view to
obtain money from the defendant's respectable friends.
Mr. Goldshead said he had proofs of the defendant's
false representations. He had letters and documents
from Sir J. Gibson Craig.
These letters were, however, not allowed to be pro-
duced in evidence.
Mr. Goldshead, in reply to a question from Mr. Clark-
son, said he had issued a writ against the defendant
that day.
Mr. Clarkson asked whether the magistrate would
treat the case criminally when the prosecutor himself
had dealt with it as a debt by taking out a writ against
the defendant?
Mr. HARDWICK decided on holding the defendant to
bail for a week in order to afford time to obtain the
proper witnesses from Scotland.
Robert Connolly, and John Smith, able-bodied men,
were charged with disorderly conduct at St. George's
Workhouse, in Mount-street, Grosvenor-square.
Francis Baldwin, one of the beadles, stated that last
evening the prisoners applied at the workhouse for lodg-
ing for the night ; as the accommodation for nightly
shelter was fu'l they were told they must apply else-
where, but they refused to go away without receiving
relief, and remained in front of the workhouse behaving
in a most violent arid disorderly manner, knocking and
ringing at the workhouse door and causing a mob r f
persons to assemble. They were given into the charge
of the police, and on being searched Connolly was found
to have in his possession Is. 3}d. and a ticket for his ad-
mission to the nightly refuge in Market street, Port-
man-square, where supper and breakfast would be sup-
plied him. Smith had also a ticket by which he would
obtain admission to the same institution.

Mr. HARDWICK asked if the prisoners were known.
Wilks, the gaoler, said Smith had been charged at
this Court with begging.
Lacy, the officer of St. George's, said the prisoners
were part of a gang, who made it a nightly practice of
assembling in front of the workhouse, not so much to
obtain relief as to excite the passers by to give them
money.
Mr. HARDWICK said, that such conduct would not be
permitted—in this instance he should discharge the pri-
soners, but if they or others were brought before him
again on a similar charge, he should most certainly send
them to the House of Correction.
MARY LEBONE.

Mary Ann Judd was brought up for re-examination.
Many children who had had property stolen from
them were now in attendance, and no fewer than five
of them identified the prisoner as the person by whom
they had been plundered.
George Henry Chamberlain, a little boy, nine years
old, deposed that a few weeks ago, as he was passing
along Salisbury-street, Portman-market, with a bundle
of linen which he was carrying home to his mother, he
was accosted by the prisoner, who, after walking with
him for some minutes, asked him to go into a house in
the Edgware-road, and inquire if her husband was there,
at the same time saying that she would hold the bundle
for him, and that on his return she would give him two-
pence and an India-rubber ball ; he gave up the said
bundle to her, not thinking there was anything wrong,
and on his leaving the house and looking for the prisoner,
he found that she was gone.
The prisoner, who denied all knowledge of the rob-
beries, was remanded.
Ckat les Wood was placed at the bar before Mr. Long
for final examination, charged with having obtained
goods from Mr. Benham, 19, Wigmore-street, Caven•
dish• square, by falsely representing that they were for
Sir William Baynes, 25, Portland-place, in whose service
he had lived as butler, and was discharged from his si-
tuation a year and a half ago.
The ease was proved, and the prisoner was sent for
trial,

William John Robinson, describing himself as a "com-
mercial agent," was charged with a violent assault upon
Richard Wilson, a master-baker, carrying on business
in Star-street, Paddington.
It appears from the evidence that on the previous
night, between ten and eleven o'clock, complainant saw
the prisoner assault two females in the New-road ; he
(complainant) remonstrated with him upon the miscon-
duct of which he had been guilty, when the prisoner
immediately struck him several times on the head with
a stick, which he had with him. Complainant added,
that he bled profusely in consequence of the blows in
question, and that as soon as he could meet with it con
stable he gave the prisoner into custody.
The prisoner, who, in answer to the charge said that
the complainant gave him the first blow, was fined 495.
The penalty was directly paid.
'WORSHIP-STREET.
charged with eutting‘antr young sempstress who stood
wounding Georgiana Dempsey, 1,
with a table knife a
man named Georg©
Pitt, by whom she had been dis-
carded, after living with him for a considerable time as
his wife, was placed at the bar, before Mr. Broughton,
-
for final examination.
It will be recollected that the prisoner, who is in an
advanced state of pregnancy, had been remanded for the
production of evidence in support of her statement, that
she had inflicted upon the prosecutor the injuries he
complained of, which wero of a very trivial character,
under strong feelings of
provocation, occasioned by his
having used to her a scandalous epithet.
The prosecutor still pressed the magistrate to send the
prisoner for trial, on the ground that he should have no
protection from her future violence if she were allowed
to go at large ; but
Mr. BROUGHTON said that, so far from the prisoner
having exhibited any premeditated intention to injure