The Sun.
London, England, 1866-07-27 00:00:00

MARYLEBONE.

TILE HYDE PARK PROCEEDINGS.—TRIETES AND RE-
DEIvEm3. —Alfred Barrett, aged 12, Samuel Alham, aged
13, and Alfred Barr, aged 14, all from Kensal-green, were
charged with stealing a large quantity of lead from the
railings at Hyde Park, and Walter Mitchell, of 65Brindley-
street, Paddington, marine store dealer, was charged with
receiving the same, knowing it to be stolen.

Police-constable William Kersey, 184 X, said he was in
Gloucester-crescent, and noticed the prisoners and three
other lads. Their slops seemed to be bulky, and he fol-
lowed after them, when they all ran off. He pursued and
caught Barrett, and found in his slop three pounds of lead
and a chisel and hammer. At the station-house he gave
the address of the other prisoners. He also said he had
taken the lead from the Hyde Park railings.

William Jones, 63 X, said he took Barr and told him he
was charged with stealing lead from Hyde Park. He said
he was sorry for it. He said the man (Mitchell) keeping.
the rag-shop would buy as much of the Hyde Park lead as
he liked to bring.

Inspector Egerton, X Division, said after the boys were
in custody he went to Mitchell's shop, and saw him and
his mother-in-law. He said he wanted to speak to Mit-
chell. He (Mitchell) asked what about, and was told
about some lead that ho had bought during the past two
days, and which had been stolen from Hyde Park. Mit-
chell hesitated in answering, and was told the lead
alluded to was that which he had bought off some
boys. He then said that he had bought lead
from some boys. He produced some, and said he had
more of it. He went with prisoner into an underground
kitchen where ho produced 121 b. weight of lead, and said
it was all be had. It was lead similar to that which had
been broken off from the park rails. He was told he had
more, and unless he produced it the house must be searched.
He then said he had a deal more. In another underground
cellar he (witness) saw a hamper under some sacks, and
on opening it he found 1601 b. weight of lead, all evidently
from the railings. Barrett told him that he used the
hammer and chisel to break the stone at the park to get
the lead out. He also found 1601 b. weight of new sheet
lead. Prisoner then said to him (witness) that he bought
the lead of ten boys, who said they had taken it from the
stone work in Hyde Park. He gave lid. a pound for it.
Prisoner said that the boys told him that the police did
not interfere *with them taking it. On searching the shop
upstairs there was found forty-eight bell and door knobs,
two ice freezers used by confectioners, a set of music plates,
the title being "The Holiday Polka," composed by Edward
Steinberg, and dedicated to all young friends at home and
abroad, published by Robert Cocks and Co., New Burling-
ton-street. Barr told him (witness) that ho said the police
were after him, and prisoner said " make haste out and
don't let them see you here." A book was produced which
prisoner said was his, but more than half the leaves were
torn out. The last entry was in 1864.
Mr. Mansfield remanded the prisoners.

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HER MAJESTY.

OSBORNE, Thursday.
The Queen drove out yesterday afternoon with
Princess Louise, and walked in the grounds this
morning with the Duke of Edinburgh, Princess
Louise, and Princess Beatrice.
Prince Leopold went out also.
Sir S. Northcote arrived at Osborne yesterdaY,
and had the honour of dining with the Queen and
the royal family.
Her Majesty held a council to-day at one o'clock,
at which were present the Duke of Buckingham,
the Earl of Devon, and Sir S. Northcote.
The Duke of Buckingham had an audience of the
Queen.
Mr. Helps was Clerk of the Council.

After the Council, Mr. William Bovill, Solicitor-
General, was introduced by the Lord Chamberlain
to her Majesty, who conferred upon him the honour
of knighthood.

Lady Augusta Stanley has arrived at Osborne•

The Moors of Aberdeenshire and Bauffshire.

Now that the shooting season is near at hand, the
usual interest is excited as to the prospects of the
sportsman. It was anticipated that the rather
severe winter would prove unfavourable, by discose
and otherwise, to the birds of last season, but in
general this has not been the case ; and now, fr°te
most of the moors in the two counties, we are assure'
the prospects of the 12th of August were never wore
cheering. On the highest shooting ground in Aber-
deenshire (the Strathdon we under"
stand there is an exception to the other"
wise favourable reports on the lower lying Tro°ts,.
There, we are informed, grouse were numerous and
healthy all last season, and continued so till the
spring of the present year ; but disease is now Pre'
valent, and is always far more fatal on the higher
hills than on the moors at lower elevations. It
would appear that where the heath had been 10°t
severely damaged by the very severe frosts of the
past winter the grouse on such places are most
affected by disease. In consequence of this it is t°
be feared that the sport on this and neighbouring,
moors will this season be very much curtailed.
is, however, satisfactory to.be able to state that Ne
and red deer are very plentiful, and in excellent
condition. On the Braemar and Deeside nlOOl5
disease has not made its appearance, and the,
accounts given of the fine healthy appearance 01
the birds are very encouraging. The fine weather
during the hatching season doubtless contribute",
not a little to the pleasing prospect of the Ell°oll
in the district. From the Abergeldie, Crathiet
and Balmoral moors the reports are equally
favourable. The young broods at this date were
scarcely ever seen stronger or more nume-
rous and healthy. Ptarmigan, blackcock, and other
birds are also plentiful on the several moors befog
named, named, and no disease has as yet been observed'
On the lower lying moors in Aberdeenshire, part'
cularly in the Strathbogie district, game birds are
more than usually abundant, and no signs of din"
ease. On the Huntly Lodge Moors, tenanted by
Major Boyd, including the Wishach, Melsach, and
Corskie Hills, the birds are already on the ;wing, and
in coveys from 10 to 12 strong. The other gave'
including rabbits, on these moors is very abundant;
in consequence of no great number being killed last
season. On the Clashnadarroch grounds it is stated
that disease has manifested itself partially, but to n°
great extent. If the weather continue favourable the
sport on these will not be inferior to that of fornler,
years. Of the Cabrach and higher-lying moors or,
Banffshire, a correspondent writes :--The prospect°
of the sportsmen this year are very promising'
Upon the moors of his Grace the Duke of Rich-
mond, the Earl of Fife, Lesmurdie, and BeldorneP
game of all kinds is very abundant ; indeed, the
grouse are at this date strong and quite healthy
There is not the slightest symptom of disease to be
observed either among birds young or old. Vlore
are, however, to be seen on Cabrach and Glass
moors small packs of small grouse flocking WV-
ther, the cause of which may be owing to the ravage°
of foxes, which this year have been more than
usually destructive. Despite this, however,
anticipate that the coming season will be exceed
ingly good for the sportsman, and very large bglj
may be looked for upon the 12th of August.'
Scotsman.