The Sun.
London, England, 1858-07-22 00:00:00

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.-July 21.

GUILDHALL.—EIIen Adams was charged with
stealing a purse containing 31., and the haloes cf a
201. at.d a 51. note, from the person of Frederick
Pettrnan, Esq., a county magistrate, residing at
Sandwich, in Kent.
Mr. Pettinan, an old gentleman, apparently
about 70 years of age, said he had been a c:)mptrol-
ler of her Majesty's Customs, and was at present
staying at Bailey's Hotel, in Paternoster-row. He
could net say exactly, but he believed it was about
half-past 10 o'clock on Saturday night last that he
met the prisoner and another woman somewhere in
Fleet-street. He was sober, but he had taken a
little beer. H© thought they spoke to him first.
They asked him to treat them, and he gave them
half-a-crown. They then went into a gin palace,
but he wou!d not go in with them. They soon
after returned to him, and the woman not in cus-
tody was rather Jude to him. He walked with them
to different ports, but did not know where they
took him. He, however, felt a sudden tug at his
pocket, and found his watch chain was broken, and
immediately discovered ho had log abut 281. in,
all. His purse contained 31., and 25/. in half notes.
The pulse was a silk one, and fastened to his chain.
He did not lose his watch. When he found his
purse was gone be went to the police station and
gave information, and upon afterwards going in
s?arcli of the two women he found the prisoner,
and gave her into custody. He had not seen the
purse since one o'clock that day.
Police-constable Galvin, 340, said that he took
the prisoner into custody on Ludgate-hill about
one o'clock on Sunday morning, and she was
searched but nothing telatiog to the charge was
found upon her.
Mr. Pettrnan said he thought it was the other
woman who took his purse, but the prisoner was
present all the time. _ _ _

Alderman Phil ips said the prisoner had given a
correct account of herself, and as no portion of the
property was fouud upou her she must be dis-
ch2rged.

M. Pettman said he was very sorry for it.
Alderman Phillips added that he was also very
airy to find a gentleman of the prosecutor's posi-
tion and years in such an equivocal situation.

MARYLEBONE. —William Vorley, described
as a merchant, residing at 73, Camden-road-villas,
was re-examined on the charge of grossly indecent
conduct. At the former examination (a report of
which appeared in our paper of Thursday last), it
was stated that the prisoner, who had taken a room
at No. 25, Grange-road, had o❑ several occasions
dressed himself up in woman's clothes, and con-
duced himself in a most indecent manner at the
window. The landlady, a woman lodging in the
house, and a third witness, swore most, positively
to this sta.ement.

Mr. Sleigh, the barrister, now attended for the
prisoner, who wal accompanid to the court by
friends of the highest respectability. The learned
counsel said that the room was taken by the ac-
cused, who had, in conjunction with other young
gent'emen, Made up their minds to get up a private
theatrical performance, and he was desirous that
his fathyr shoul'l no; know anything about it. The
women, as he understood, were not forthcoming,
and surely his client, who was present, was entitled
to be discharged.
Sergeant Westlake, 2 S, said that he had seen
Mrs. Mayers and Mrs. Wilson, and they had told
him they did not mean to appear.
Mr. Brought in—l am,not surprised at it, from
the violent and unjustifi Able attack made upon
them this day week by Mr. Keene. A man of pro-
perty may have it in his power to keep witnessas
away, and I don't consider that I should be justified
in acqui Being in the counsel's wish.
Mr. Sle:gl►—They know what characters they
sir, and wouldn't like to submit to my cross-
exaMination. My cli nt is here, sir, with a Lost of
friends of the highest respectability to testify, if
calf-d upon, as to his character.

Mr. Broughtun remarked that it was not a ques-
tion of character, but one depending upon lads,
with which he had alone to deal, and be was deter-
mined to sift the matter thoroughly ; it was not to
be pooh pooped out of court owing to the alsence
of witn-asses. More gr,-ss abuse than they were
subjected to from the solicitor, for whom generally
speaking he had much respect, he hal not for a long
time he Ard.

100 S said, that from inquiries which he had
made, he had reason to believe the woman Wilson
was a common prostitute.
-Mr. Broughton said he should remand the case
to a future day. He could Lot think of cJnsenting
to the defendant bring discharged.
Mr. Sleigh observed that beyond all doubt the
grossest poljury imagiLahle had been committed ;
he isaA, he hoped it would go forth to the woddthat
he (the magistrate) had given no opinion as yet on
the case. _ _

The accused was held to bail in the same eum as
before, viz., 100/. for his re-appearance on next
Wednesday week, Aug. 4.

WESTMINSTER.—A gentleman, who gave his
name John Dixon, and his residence Crystal Palace
Hotel, Syclioiharn, was charged as follows :
Charles Barnes, 216 V, said that at 4 o'clock that
morning he was On duty in Milman's-row, near
()femora°, and heard the defendant shouting in a
very loud manner. He requested him to b 3 quiet
and go away ; his friends also used their utmost
endeavours to pacify him, but as he refused to
de=ist and was very much Vie worse for liquor, the
witness was obliged to take him ins o custody.
Defendant said the sta!ement of th:3cumtable wos
perfectly true. He was very sorfy. •
Paynterr—What are you?
Defendant—l do not feel myself called upon to
tell you.
Mr. Paynter —That is cm tainly not a very polite
reply. I shall dettia you, sir, t'll you please to
answer me. . ,

A cabnaan here'stepped forward and said tat he
was iriliing'6-road !hay morning, when the deren-
&AntLied him, and fold him to wait, which he did
fur over half an-h Our, Def.ndant's friends then
tried to get him int ) the cab, but he wou!d not
enter it, and ran away. Witness pur3ue-1 him for
his fire, but he refused to give any money, threat-
wkness, tried to hit him with his stick, and
struck 5-iim with his knuckles in the mouth. He
r4turned to the c,b, dug the horse iu the ribs
with his stick, .and then commenced to shout and
make a. noise, and was taken into cust,dy.
Mr. P,lnter—lle does not ser m to be sober now,
is lie

Denis, the gaoler, sa,'d he really thought he was
not,.
Riynter---Put hail back t;11 be is.
In the course of the day the defendant was again
brought; up, when
Mr. Paynter said—What have you to say to the

two charges of being drunk, and refusing to pay
your cab fare ?
Defendant—l told you before. This morning,
about two o'clock, I was drunk, and might ha%e
been noisy ; and although I told you that, you sent
me down to a horrid cell.

Mr. P ynter—l did so, because it appeared to
me and others that you were not scber ; and I
therefore could not proceed with the case. What
have you now to say ?
Defendant (pointing to Denis, the gaoler)—Ask
this gcntleman. He answers for me. He told you
his morning I wasn't sober.
Mr. Payntrr—l wish to know whether you have
anything lo say to thß charge ?
Defendant—Theo I'm not before him ; I'm be-
fore you. I've Lot heard the charge of the cabman.
I should be glad to hear it.

Mr. Pay n ior—lt was stated in your presence this

morning.

Defendant—l did not hear it. lam here to be
udged by you, and I should like to see my accuser
'ace to face.

The cabman was then called and repeated his
(irnaer statement.

Defendant—l am perfectly willing to pay him
his fare.

Mr. Paynter—You're put down on the police-
sheet as a gentleman, and I nm informed that you
are a lieut.-colonel in the army ; if the latter, you
ought to bo the former.

Defendant—lf it's any satisfaction to you, I may
as well tell you that I am not a lieut.-colonel in the
army, and as regards the other part of the remark,
my conduct is sufficient to prove what I am.
Mr. Paynter then fined defendant 205., and or-
dered him further to pay the cab fare demanded,
ls., with costs for the cabman's attendance and loss
of time, and in default to be imprisoned ten days
for the first, and seven days for the second.

Country Mariets,

NEWCASTLE-JULY 20.

A good supply of farmers' wheat, which went off slowly
at a slight decline on late rates. The market closed firm.
Barley rather dearer. Beans scarce, and peas la dearer.
Oats unchanged. Flour is per sack lower, but the de-
mand was better.