The Sun.
London, England, 1851-07-10 00:00:00

running over an old gentleman, whereby his life is placed
in imminent danger.
It appeared from the evidence adduced that on Satur-
day evening the defendant's (a Pimlico) omnibus entered
the Bros(' Sanctuary from Tothill-street, when observ-
ing a Westminster orneibua passing the law courts from
Abingdon street, ho whipped his horses and increased
his pace, as it seemed, to turn the corner near Parlia-
ment-street at the same time as the other driver; and
after passing King sireet struck an old gentleman,
named Robert Jakeman, who was crossing the read, and
the pole having knocked him down two of the wheels
passed over his throat and jaw. He was immediately
conveyed to the Westminst-r Hospital, and the de-
fendant, after rendering what assistance he could at
the moment, pursued his journey; but subsequently
finding, in conseqaence of the serious condition of the
unforturive sat, rer, that :he police had inquired for
him, immediately surrendered himself.
In the aerie of cross-exuminaiion by Mr. Lewis, who
attendd oo b-half of the defendant, the witnesses, who
all stated that he had lessened his pace at the time of
the accident, differed in their account of the speed at
which he was driving at that m,,ment; it, however, ap-
peared to be very moderate, as the constable, whose evi-
dence was stronger than that of the other witnesses,
would not take upon himself to swear that he was ex-
ceeding the rate of six miles an hour. It was further
elicited by Mr. Lewis that the unfortunate sufferer was
84 years of age and extremely feeble.
In reply to the charge Mr. Lewis submitted that there
was no culpable negligence on the part of his client,
who was driving su steadily at the time that a gentle-
rna❑ had given him his address and expressed his will-
ingness to come forward to pr..ve that he was not to
blame. He thought those should be censured who per-
mitted an old gentleman who was so feeble to go out
alone; it was purely an accident, ariaing out of his in-
firm condition.

Mr. Vioxarn, an inspector of the B division, produced
a certificate, stating that the unfortunate man was in
considerable danger, and that it was questionable whe-
ther he would survive the day.
Mr. BURRELL observed that the road was very wide
at the spot where the accident bad occurred, and say
person crossing could be plainly seen by an attentive
driver. The evidence went clearly to show that be had
whipped his horses, and it would appear that another
obj,-ct was attract,ng his notice at the rime. Is did not

follow that because a man was advanced in years and
feeble he was to be run over; and as it was impossible
to say what might be the result of the injuries, he must
csll upon the defendant to find bail to appear again next
Monday.—Bail was put in.
THAMES.

George Hawhins, a well-dressed young man, well
known to the police, was brought before Mr. Yardley,
charged with stealing a silver watch from the person of
Mr. John Thomas Taylor, a gentleman residing at the
Adam and Eve, High-street, Peckham.
Mr. Taylor was a passenger on board the Vesper
steamer from Gravesend to Blackwell on Tuesday night.
As soon as the boat arrived alongside the Blackwall pier
Mr. Taylor left the starboard paddlebox cabin on deck.
where he had been staying with some friends. At the
same time there was rush towards the gangway, and Mr.
Taylor felt himself premed against, and when he got to
the centre of the boat some one brushed upon his coat
sleeve on the left arm, and he then felt for his watch,
which had been in his waistcoat pocket two minute'
before. It was gone, and his gold guard chain was hang-
ing down. The ring was gone, and the chain appeared to
have been cut. The prisoner was the only person near to
him; he was behind him, close to his shoulder. Mr. Taylor
laid hold of him and said, " I don't like to accuse any
person wrongfully, but I feel certain that you have
my watch." The prisoner, in a tone of indignation.
said, " I have not got it; I know nothing about it," and
asked Mr. Taylor if he had not dropped it. Mr. Taylor
replied he was quito certain he had not. A well-dresse
man and woman came up, who were no doubt confede
rates of the prisoner. The woman began to scold Mr.
Taylor for suspecting an innocent person, and her com-
panion put his hand on her mouth, and stiffed her voice.
A crowd began pressing against Mr. Taylor. who asked
the prisoner to give up the watch, and promised to say
no more about it. The prisoner requested Mr. Taylor
to step to the other side ot the boat, and he did so. The
prisoner stood with his back towards some coal sacks,
and he was observed by a young lady named Wriggles-
worth to put his hands gently behind him. The prisoner
still continued to deny that he had the watch. Miss
Wrigglesworth, who had closely watched him, said she
was sure he had the watch, but the prisoner stoutly de-
hied it and said, " You are a wicked woman to say so.'
At the same time he cautioned Mr. Taylor of the corse
quences of accusing an innocent person. Miss Wrig-
glesaorth's brother, a lad who had also kept his eyes on
the prisoner, looked behind the sack of coals where the
prisoner was standing and there found the watch. The
prisoner was secured and given into the custody of Mr.
Freston, inspector of the Blackwell Railway police, who
said that a great many valuable watches bad been lost
on board the steamers, and he had picked up at various
times gold rings which had been attached to them. He
searched for the gold ring which had held Mr. Taylor's
watch to the guard chain and could not find it.
The prisoner cross.examined the witnesses at great
length, accompanying his queries with offensive expres-
sions and frequently calling the witnesses liars, perjurers.
and bad people wAo were swearing his life away.
He was repeatedly reprimanded by Mr. YARDLEY,
who said he might ask any proper questions, and be
would flask., the witnesses answer them, but he would
not permit him to abuse them.
The prisoner asked Mr. Taylor whether he was not
" duberuus" (dubious) about charging him until the
police inspector instigated him ?—Mr. Taylor replied
that he was determined from the first to charge the pri-
soner with the robbery.
The prisoner said—" Did I not go very quietly with
you ?" Mr. Taylor—Yes; I made you go; 1 would not
leave you.
Police-constable Potter, 212 K, raid the prisoner had
been summarily convicted several times. On one oc-
casion he was detected among the swell mob in Stepney
church.
Mr. YARDLEY—Oh, he is one of that gang. I com-
mitted four of them fur attempting to pick pockets in
the church during a charity sermon.
Police -sergeant Kelly, 2 H, said the prisoner was
tried, with five others, for a daring highway robbery, at-
tended with violence. Three were found guilty, and
three were acquitted. The prisoner was one of those
acquitted.
The prisoner—That is quite right. I know I am a
bad character.
Mr. Preston said the prisoner represented himself at
the station-house as a respectable man with a wife and
five children. He has been cohabiting with a woman,
aid has only one child.
Mr. YARDLEY committed the prisoner to Newgate for
trial.

SEABORNE MAILS.
[N signifies that the mails are sent front the General Post-offina
by the night--and M by the morning--#llspatch.)

when made up in] From what tu,s.,„
PLACES. General Foot-office, port dis- ""'"
London. I patched. due.
I—.—. ----.......
America (by Brit. pkt.)N July 11 .• Liverpool • • July 13
America (by U.S. pkt.) N July 18 .• • •Liserpool July 9
America (by US. pkt.) M !July 16 .• .. Southaaapt. Jny 10
Africa (West coast)— N 14th of the month !Plymouth Aug. 3 1
Alexandria* ........ N 19th & 30th of mo.' Dover .. July 18
Belgium ~ •. .. N Daily .IDover .. Daily
Brazil .. . .. Ml9th of the month Southampt.' July 12
• • ...
M 9th of the month Southampt. July 12
California(viaChagres)M ad & 17th of month !Southampt. July 20
Cape of Good Rope N 14th of month IPlymouth • • Aug. 3
BuenosAyres • • ..
Constantinople* —•• N 7th 17th 27th of motrover .. July 10
Central America .. M 7d& 17th of mon. ISouthampt. July 20
Channel Isles • • .. NiMon., Wed., & FriAoutharnpt. Ta. TIA.Sa
Chin •• •• •• • 607th of the month Southampt. July 20
France .. •• M& NI Twice daily .. Dover • • TwicedallY
Greece* • • • • • • N 7th 17th 27th of mo Dover • • July 10
llamburgh .. .. N Tuesday & Friday London .. Tues. Sat.
liolland .. .. .. MilVednes. & Satur. Louden .. Mea.Thrl
lionduraft ...• • Ninth of the meuth;Southampt. July 10
Ireland .. M Sr, N, Twice daily .. .. !Holyhead .. 7wi cedar
India (via Southarnp.) M 20th of the month Southampt. July 23
India (vi a M arseilles) N 7 th& 24th efmonthl Dover —l,july 16
Mediterranean (vie I
Southampton) .. IA 20th of the month Sohthampt. July 93
Mediterranean (via
Marseilles) .- •• .N 7th&24th ofmonth Dover July 16
Mexico „ ~ ,„ 3I 2d of the month.. Southampt.tAug. 5
Madeira •• •• 30th of the month 'Southampt. July 12
~, c 7th,l7th,lh,
mane
.. ..." I 8630th of 9t
month27th } Dover July 10
Naples* .• •• .„ lc sth 15th 25th of mo Dover • • .July 12
Papal States. . . Nrsth 15
.. th 25th of Imo Dover .. July 12
Peninsular • • '•
M 7th 17th 27th of mo Southampt. ,July 16
Peru •*
.. .. M 17th of the month Southannt. July 20
•• • •
Thimany.
.. .. • • N sth 15th 25th of mo Dover • • :July 12
West -.l.r.dles • • .. 31 ,17th of the month Southarept.lJuly 20
West Indies (except
Tjavauna & Nassau) M2d of the month ...Southarept. /Aug. 5
i. The mails to those countries thus marked (0) are conveyed by
French packet v•., Marseilles
Camronsia. Mails to and from California, via the United States
are now despatched and due by every American packet.

via the United States
packet.

DEATH FROM THE BITE OF A CAT.—Yesterday
week, an aged and respectable female, of the name of Allan,
residing at the West Port, died in consequence of the bite of
a cat, received ten days previous. The animal, which
belonged to a neighbour, had been in the habit of going into
her house, and stealing milk and other articles. On Sunday
fortnight she had noticed it in the house, and was putting it
out when it turned round and bit her arm Inflammation
appeared next day, and continued to spread till it reached
the shoulder. Va ions remedies were tried, but without suc-
cess, and she died on V‘e second Wednesday after she had
been bitten. The cat, we understand, was in a very diseased
condition, which probably accounts for the fatal cons, queue°
that ensued.—Gl‘sgow Post.

BIRTHS.
OF A SON.

On the sth inst., at Ketton-hall, near Stamford, the Lady
Burghley.
On the 6th inst., at the Rectory, Aston-upon-Trent, Der-
byshire, the wife of the Rev. F. A. Weekes.

OF A DAUGHTER.
On the Bth inst., at Rockhalls•lodge, Cricklewood, Middle-
sex, the lady of Mr. F. Chinnock.
(Jn the 7th inst., at the Grange, Litchurch, near Derby,
Mrs. Henry Boden.