The Sun.
London, England, 1857-10-21 00:00:00

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.—Oct.-20.

GUILDHALL.—John Williams, an emaciated
and miserable-looking man, about 30 years of age,
was charged with stealing a set of letter scales and
weights, three coats, and other articles, the pro-
perty of Mr. B. Maggerklge, from 27, St. Andrew's-
hill ; also with stealing 141 b. of loaf sugar and 91b.
of coffee, the property dr Messrs. Copestake and
Co. ; and a silk mantle and other articles, the pro-
perty of Isabella Holloway, from 28, St. Andrew's-
bill. The prisoner was further charged with bur-
glaxiously breaking out of the last-named premises
on the night of Thursday the 15th inst.
Policeman 64 E said, in consequence of infor-
mation, he went to a house in George-street, St.
Giles's, and found the prisoner in the kitchen with
several other persons. The prisoner had all the
property mentioned in the charge by his side with
the exception of one of the coats, which he had on,
and a number of small articles concealed in the
ockets of the coat. He accounted for the clothing
by saying he bought it in Petticoat-lane, and the
scales he said he brought from California, where he
had used them for weighing gold. The prisoner
had 'a skeleton key in his possession when taken
into custody.
William Collis, foreman to Messrs. H. and E.
Muggeridge, of St. Andrew's-hill, said he locked
up the premises on the night of Thursday, the 15 h
inst., and when he cane in the morning he found
the doors outside all safe, but his own desk had
been broken open and several of the articles pro-
duced taken from it. The counting-house, com-
municating by an open window, had also been
visited, and the coats and other property belonging
to Mr. Benjamin Muggeridge taken away. In the
yard was a ladder against the wall leading into the
window of the adjoining premises of Messrs. Cope-
stake and Co., from which place the coffee and
sugar had been taken. It further appeared that
some person must have been concealed during the
day, and the back part of the promises being open
facilitated the operations of the thieves, who were,
' however, obliged to go out by the front door to get
clear off with their booty.
Nearly the whole of the property was identified,
and the prisoner was remanded for further inquiry.

BOW-STREET.—Geerge Berringtoh, D.D.,
formerly a clergyman of the Church of England,
but now a ticket-of-leave man, was brought up on
a warrant issued a few days ago by Mr. Hall, to be
recommitted for the remainder of the term of his
orginal sentence.

That sentence was passed at Lewes on the Ist of
December, 1852, when Berrington was condemned
to seven years transportation. At that time he
bad acquired considerable notoriety for the extent
and ingenuity of his frauds. The offence of which
he was convicted was that of obtaining a sum of
201. by false pretences from a young lady named
Richardson, who had been attracted to apply to
him for an engagement as governess by an adver-
tisement «a which he escribed himself as a
" clergyman about to proceed to Australia
in his own vessel." He engaged her at a
liberal salary, and obtained the 201. from her
on the pretence of laying it out to advantage.
Of course the ship, the intended voyage the
salary, and the investment were equally fictitious,
and the handsomely furnished villa in which appli-
cants were received (at Rottingdean, near Brighton)
had been furnished upon credit, without the slight
est intention of payment. After serving three years
and four months, nearly half the term of his sen-
tence, he obtained his ticket of leave in April,
1856. Lastly, it was ascertained that he was living
by victimising tradesmen, but had taken care not
to render himself liable to criminal proceedings.
This, however, was sufficient to justify the revoca-
tion of his license and the issue of the warrant for
his apprehension. The constables invested with the
warrant (Gymer, 54 F, and Mason, 25 S) first
sought him at a villa at Holloway, where Baring-
t n had for some time been residing, but found
that he had suddenly disappeared, as the tradesmen
with whom he had run in debt were beginning to
open their eyes to his true character, and were be-
)ming troublesome. He had left in possession hip
son and daughter, who, of course refused to
,g.ve
any clue to his whereabouts. The officers then
reso:ted to the following ruse .—They sent to
the house one of-the lads of the
.Electric Telegraph
Company in his uniform. The meszen-Yeer pretended
that he had a telegraphic despatch for the Rev. Dr.
Berringtou, which must be delivered at once, and
ieto his own hands. So earneAly did he prc Si the
matter that the prisoner's son was atlast induced
to take the boy to his father. The officers followed
at a distance, and thus discovered the pis er's
r,treat in Mabledon-terrace, Burton-crescent.
They found him enjoying his pipe, and with a
bottle of gin by his side. A lady was in the room,
in her night-dress, and expressed hermit* much
sho,:ked at the in'rusion of the constables. Ber-
rington admitted his identity, and suffered himself
to he taken without resistance.
On the question being put by the magistrate
whether the prisoner bad anything to say why ho
sh ,uld not be recommitted,,
His counsel, Mr. Sturgeon, said it was impossible
for him to show cause, as he was not aware on what
grounds he was recommitted. It was not stated
in the warrant.

Mr. Hall said it was not necessary. The license,
however, did set forth the several grounds on which
it might it t e revoked, so th•it the holder was fully
warned of the consequences of any breach of the
conditions on which it was granted. At all events
he (Mr. Hall) could not entertain any question as
to the grounds of recommitment, as he had but one
citity to perform, and no option. The prisoner
must be committed for the remainder of his term.

With respect to the recent seizures in Holywk. I
street, it will be remembered that Mr. Jardiue
gave judgment on the 13th inst. that certain of the
books, &c., were obscene, and ordered them to be
destroyed, subject to a delay of seven days in case
of appeal, and also subject to the discretion of the
Government as ta retaining any portion of them to
be produced in evidence in any future proceedings.
The period of seven days expired yesterday,
one only of the defondanti having given notice of
appeal. This wai James Thornhill, of 53, Ho y-
well-street, who now tendered the required
bail. The sureties, Wm. Palmer, of West-street,
St. Martin's-lane, stereotype founder, and Thomas
Clark, of the Crooked Billet, is Wych-street, were
bound in 50/. each, and the appellant in 1001.

MARYLEBONE.—The court was crowded to
excess in consequence of a report which appeared in
our paper of yesterday of the examination of Mr.
John Probert, a wealthy farmer at Llanfelly, Aber-
gavenny, who, on the previous day, was charged
with having been concerned with another in stealing
property to the amount of 1001. from the shop of
Mr. Stradth, jeweller, &c , carrying on business in
London-street, Paddington.
Mr. Grange attended, as before, for the prosecu-
tion ; and Mr. Herring f r the accused.
It will be remembered Oat the robbery took
place on the 3d inst. .

regard to the
length and with much ability with
Mr. Herring addressed the magistrate at some
thpat as nfeaocnt saisn p cooB ns
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charge a telegraphic communication was made to
his wife, informing her that her husband was in
custody, on a charge of robbery, and requiring her
to send np to London instanter such persons as
would be able to prove beyond a doubt that he
(prisoner) could not have any knowledge of, o;
participation in, the abstraction of the jeweller,
and watches said to have been stolen on the day
alluded to—the 3d instant. The persons who
would no doubt clearly e:itablish an alibi had ar-
rived with "hot speel," and he wal positive that
upon the magistrate hearing their evidence he
would have no hesitation in coming to a conclu-
sion that the case was one of mistaken identity, ann
that the prisoner would be discharged with an ex-

prewion from the Bench that there was not the
slightest imputation upon his character.
Mr. Broughton—Whom do you first call ?
Mr. Herring—l'll first put in the box, sir, a
highly-respectable tradesman.
George Price was then sworn.
Mr. Herring—Where do you reside, and what
are you ?
Witness—l live at Llanvetherire.
Mr. Herring—You are a grocer and a butcher,
are you not ?
Witness—l am, sir.

Mr. Herring—Have you known theprisoner long?
Witness—l have.
Mr. Herring—What is he ?
Witness—He is a farmer.
Mr. Herring—How long have you known him ?
Witness—About five years.
Mr. Herring—What opinion have you formed of
his character ?

Witness—His character is in every respect un-
exceptionable.

. _
Mr. Herring—Has he held any public office in
your parish ?

Witness—Yes, sir, that of a road surveyor.
Mr. Herring—Any other ?
Witness--At this time, sir, he is a collector of
land and assessed taxes.
Mr. Herring—Now, as to his moral character
what do you say
Witness—l never knew a stain cast upon it. He
constantly attends with his family at tha parish
church, and a more respectable and well-conducted
man does not, I believe, exist.
In reply to further questions the witness said—l
called upon the prisoner at his house on the 2d of
this month, at eleven in the morning, and on the
next day, the 3d, between eight and ten. I saw
the prisoner going along with a number of sheep to
a field called the "Hentland" (on the very morn-
ing the robbery, as alleged, took place), and I spoke
to him. Prior to my going into business I was
gardener to the Vela. Archdeacon Williams, now
Dean of Llandaff. The defendant is a wealthy
man, and has a very extensive stock.
dr. Broughton—When did you first know of the
prisoner being in custody ?
Witness—Yesterday morning, sir, between five
and six o'clock.

. Mr. Herring—Did you start immediately for
London ?

Witness—l did, and arrived in London last
night at six.

By Mr. Grange—l came up at the instigation of
Mrs. Prabert, the prisoner's wife, to whom the
telegraphic message had been sent. I had not re-
ceived any message from Mr. Herring.
The next witness was Henry Evans, who said—
I have been in the employ of the prisoner since the
sth of June last.

Mr. Herring—Do you recollect the evening of
the sth inst.?

Witness—l do, sir; on that day I made cyder
for my master, and at 9 in the evening my master
sat down to smoke hispipe. He said to me, "Henry,
will you have a pint of cyder ?" and I said, "Yes,
sir, if you please."

IVlr.Heiriog—Did you see him tlip next morn-
ing ?
Witnes-i—l did, at 9 o'clock.
Mr. Broughton—How do you know the time you
have sworn to ?

Witness—l know it well, sir ; I know when the
Fast day was, and that it was on the 7th. lam
certain it was three days before that.
Caroline Lloyd said —I have been in the service
of Mr. Probert (the prisoner) since the last Monday
in July.

Mr. Herring—During that time, up to last Wed-
nesday, have you seen your master at home ?
Witnets—Yes ; he has slept in the house every
night, and I have seen him after he got up the next
morning. _

Mr. Broughton—When did you first hear of your
roaster being charged ?
Witness—Not till the message came by telegraph
to my mistress.

Mr. Grange—When did your master leave home
to come to London ?

Witness—Last Wednesday. _
A letter from the rector of the parish in which
the prisoner dwells was banded to the worthy
magistrate. It was highly favourable with regard
to the character of the accused ; in fact, a better
testimonial as to moral worth and respectable stand-
ing could not have been given to any one.
Mr. Grange, fur the prosecution, said, that he
really could not hold out, nor would be attempt to
do so, against the evidence in favour of the prisoner
which had been adduced. There was no vindic-
tive feeling in connection with the prisoner beinc,
charged, and he would not have been taken to the
station-house if the servant girl had not spoken
posisively as to his identity.
Mr. Herring, in an able address, contended that
an alibi had been clearly made out, and that his
client was entitled to an honourable acquital.
Mr. Broughton, after many remarks upon the
case, came to the conclusion that an alibi had been
clearly and satisfactorily established, and he should
therefore discharge the prisoner.
Mr. Stradth, from whom the valuable property
had been stolen, now said that from what be had
heard while in court he was convinced that the
person accused was innocent ; his servant gave him
into custody herself, being quite satisfied at the
period of her doing so that she could not be mis-
taken ; be (Mr. Stradth) had been threatened with
an action, but he could not imagine how any
action could be brought against him, inasmuch as
his servant gave the accused in charge herself,
being quite sure at the time she did so that she
was acting perfectly right.
Mr. Herring—With regard to the threatened
action you speak of, you will very likely find that
the intimation you have received thereof will turn
out to be no joke.
Mr. Probed with a number of his most respect-
able friends then left the court.

LAMBETH—Airs. Susan Humby was further
examined before Mr. Elliott on a charge of passing
three notes, two for 501. and one for 101., well
knowing the same to be forged.
On the former examination only one charge was
known against the prisoner, and that was for pass-
iog a 10/.-note to Mr. Toby, boot and shoe manu-
facturer, in Wellington-street, London-bridge, and
by the evidence it appeared that the prisoner gave
a,' order to the prosecutor for boots and shoes
amounting to 10/. 45., requesting them to be sent
to a house in Cambridge-terrace, Wandsworth-road,
where sbe said she was about to open a shop, and
on the goods being delivered gave a forged 104-
note in payment.

Yesterday in addition it was proved in evidence
that the prisoner gave an order at a drapei's shop
in King William-street, London-bridge, for goods
amounting to 51. 7s. 3id., and on their being sent
to Cambridge-terrace, she gave a 51. forged note iu
payment, and in a day or two afterwards it was
found that the house was deserted, and that, in fact,
it had been merely taken for the purpose of receiv-
ing the goods and passing off the forged notes.
A third charge was preferred against the prisoner
by Mr. Turner, landlord of the Globe publichouse,
Regent-street, Lambeth•walk, who deposed that
on Thursday week the prisoner came to his house
and asked him for change for a 51.-note, which she
handed to him. On looking at it he said he thought
it was a bad one, but the prisoner assured him that
it was not, as her father had received it at Somerset-
house. The prisoner at that time was a stranger to
him, but she said she was the daughter of M. Finch,
who lived at No. 5, Gray's-plaCe, in the neighbour-
hood, and that her f ether and farhily had dealt at
the house for years. On this representation he
said he should give her the change, and told her
to write her name and address at the back.
She said she could not write, but requested him
(Mr. Turner) to do so, and after marking it
with the prisoner's name and address he gave her
change. He subsequently passed it to his brewer,
and it was returned stamped "Forgery." The
witness added that after the note was returned he
made 0, and found thatthe prisoner's father
resided where she stated, and he (the father) had
acknowledged to having sent his daughter with the
note, but said he did not think at the time that it
was a forgery. The father also offerad to return
the Si. provided witness did not appear against hid
daughter, but witness felt it to be his duty to at-
tend.

Mr. Joseph Bumsted, inspector of bank notes at
the Bank of England, pronounced all the three
notes produced to be forgeries, and expressed it as
his opinion that they were all of the same manufac-
ture.

The prisoner was committed for trial on each of
the three charges; but it was representod that she
answered the deQcription ofa person who, in connec:
tion with a man named Stephens, had pissed seve-
ral other notes of a similar description, she was re-
wanded until Monday next.

LUDICROUS INCIDENTS IN TIME or DANGER —When
the steatner Isaac Newton broke some Fart of her ma-
chinery, the lamentable disaster to the Central America
was so fresh in the minds of the passengers that it added
'ouch to the excitement and alarm. The Troy Budget
slys:—" Ooe gentleman was so overcome with fear that
he plunged headlong out of his slate-room window into
Vie water. Another, a hypochondriacal IA fel)ow from
aoche&ter, New York, awoke at the first crash, seiz
his carpet bag, and bounced out of his room ; with a
whoop of despair he ran aft, and gra,p'ng four -ire
,eryerg, placed two of them around kcs carpet bag and
the others on each arm. Tins accoutred he sauntered
back with head erect and with a pleasant, self-reliant
«kxpressior. It was not until his attention was directed
o his light garment that he shot back again to his state•
room."—New York Paper.