The Sun.
London, England, 1833-07-25 00:00:00

MARY LEB ONE.

ELOPEMENT.-On Tuesday Ann Rubbart an l J lin
Fidd, a dashing middle-aged couple, were brought before
Mr. RAWLINSON, the sitting Magistrate, in custody tf a
policemen of the D aivision, the lady charged with having
eloped with the male prisoner, carrying with her a con-
siderable sum of money, and much valuable property be-
longing to her husband, Mr. Robert Rubbart, the pro-
prietor of a large and well known inn, called the R;.-el uit-
ing Sergeant, situated in Bear-street, Norwich.
Mr. John King, shoemaker, of No. 8, Plough street,
Shoreditch, stated that on last Wednesday week he pro-
ceeded to Norwich (of which place he is a native), for the
purpose of visiting some friends and relatives who reside
there. Among the rest lie called upon his old friend Mr.
Rubbart, the respectable proprietor of the establishment
above-marred, and found him in a state of mind bordering
upon distraction. Upon inquiry into the cause it was
with surprise he learned that Mrs. Rubbart bad absconded
with the male prisoner, taking with her a little boy al),.ut
six years of age, his only child, 400/., which she Ila,l
drawn from the Norwich Bank, and 30 sovereigns taken
from the till, besides a quantity of valuable plate and
jeivellery. Witness having some experience in these mat-
ters from having served the office of parish constable, im-
mediately tendered his assistance in endeavouring to trace
the fugitives, which Mr. Rubbart joyfully accepted, pro-
mising to reward him liberally in case he succeeded. Upon
inquiry he learned that the male prisoner, who was a pipe-
nzaher, and of whom he had some knowledge, had left a
wifeand five children behind him, chargeable to the priiin
of St. John, Norwich, and that the parili officers had
offered a reward for his apprehension. H tying ascertained
this, he proceeded to the Norwich coach-office, and there
he discovered that a gentleman, with a patch over his eye,
in military costume, accompanied by a lady •and a little
boy, bad left there by the coach on their route to Peter-
borough. Being satisfied by the deseription that this mili-
tary-looking person was no other than the pipe-maker
in disguise, he pushed after them to Pete: borough, and
then traced them to the Cock Inn, the landlord of which
informed him that the fugitives h.td deputed by the Mag-
net coach, which pot up at the White Horse, Fetter-lane,
London. The landlord then showed him a gold snuff-box,
which the ° military gentleman" had left behind him on

the table in his hurry to depart with his paramour, and
which witness has every reason to believe belongs to his
friend, the unfortunate Mr. Rubbart. Witness, having
obtained this clue, lost no time in posting to town ; and,
upon inquiring at the above coach-office, he was satisfied
that the fugitives had arrived in London, and be was re-
solved, if possible, to find them out. That very morning,
as he was passing through James-street, Portland-town,
he saw the male prisoner, who had doffed his military eos-
tunis, just coming out of a house. He immediately ac-
costed him, and asked how he did ? The prisoner said,
" I am very well, but really you have the advantage of
me." Afier some further parley, witness called an r ificer,
and gave him into custody. They then proceeded to search
the house, and found Mrs. Rul,bart, but her little boy was
not there. She offered to say where be was to be found,
upon condition that Fidd should I,e released. The officer
then conveyed them both to the station-house.

Mr. King sai I that he had not as yet been al,le to trace
out any of Mr. Rubbart's property ; but he had no doubt
he should if the Magistrate would allow time for a se►rch to
tie made. •

Mrs. Rubbart being asked what she had to say for her-
self, replied that her husband had repeatedly told her that
she was at liberty to ro where she liked, and take with
her whatever she might happen to fancy, and that she had
at last taken him at his word.

Fidd said that a disagreement with his wife had been
the cause of his leaving Norwich; but as to the property
said to have been taken he knew nothing about it.
The Magistrate ordered them to be separately lucked up,
with an understanding that they were again to be brought
before him in the evening for reexamination.

DYSENTERY.—This disease is paying its an-
nual visit, and becoming very prevalent throuebout Glas-
gow. It is, perhaps, in part to be attributed to the late
rapid transitions of the weather, and in part to the geneal
use made of the fruits of the season. A dose of cast, r oil,
accomp nied with a little laudanum, will, in most cases,
be found an effectual cure.--Scottish Mardian.

MONUMENT TO SIR JOHN MALCOLM.-
This interesting tribute to worth and genius is now fairly
set about. An adjourned meeting of Noblemen and Gen-
tlemen was held last week at the residence of the Viscount
CLIVE, whets it was resolved that, to perpetuate the le-
tnembrance of the public services and private virtues of
the lamented deceased, a statue to his memory be erected
in Westminster Abbey. The subscription list has already
received some very handsome contributions. The Dukes
of WELLINGTON, NORTHUMBERLAND, and
BuccLEucit
have each subscribe d 1001., Sir J. GRAHAM 501., and the
Pacha of EGYPT 1001. ; the latter is a most extraordinary
circumstance, and one much to the honour both of the dead
and the living. But Sir Josur I%lALcie or.:‘ was regirded
with deep veneration by his Highness the
PACEIA
; he hadlong enjoyed his intimate friendship, and had tvice
veiled with him through Egypt. Ws shall r:ct be sur.
prised to find contributions sent from Persia slsri ; and
list ut tu.sci
from India we look for an important
Carlisle Patriot.