The Sun.
London, England, 1844-09-11 00:00:00

MAW AND POLICE.

At Guildhall, two fine-looking lads, brothers, named
George and John Axtell, were charged before Sir John
Key, with breaking into the chambers of Messrs. Harvey
and Co., merchants, Barnard's Inn, and stealing about
30Z worth of apparel, the property of William E. Harvey,
clerk, residing there. Sir J. Key regretted to see two
lade, respectable in appearance, in the felons' dock ; but,
for the ends of justice and the protection of the public, it
would be his duty to commit them for trial.'
William Timberlake, alias Cooper, and George Jack-
son, alias Contison, were charged on re-examination, at
Union Hall, with stealing twelve sovereigns, six silver
spoons, and several articles of jewellery, the property of
Edward Brundell, 24, Agnes-street, Waterloo-road. The
circumstances attending the robbery have been already
fully described. One of them was also charged with
forgery. The prisoners reserved their defence for an-
other trbunal. Mr. Traill said it was his intention to
commit the prisoners for trial on the two charges of rob-
bery. With respect to the charge of forgery, as the
ease was not complete, he should order the prisoners to
be brought up again on Friday.
At Lambeth-street, Mr. Norton was engaged for some
hours in hearing charges preferred against one class of
watermen plying at Alderman-stairs, Lower East Smith-
field, by others of the same craft, of violation of the
Act of Parliament by which their callin: is regulated.
The Watermen's Act provides, in order to prevent ac-
cidents, and protect the passengers, that not more than
two boats shall at any one time pull within a certain
distance of a steamer on her mooring in the river, and
then close to the gangway. Latterly, however, on the
approach of the Dublin and Col k steamers off Alderman-
stairs, they are immediately surrounded by a number of
boats, and the confusion thus occasioned is attended
with the greatest possible danger. The charge of
plying out of their proper turn was satisfac-
torily proved against the defendants, who ex-
pressed contrition for what they had done, and promised
not to violate the law for the future, upon which Mr.
Norton inflicted a mitigated penalty of 10s., declaring
at the same time that for all future offences he would
impose a penalty of 5/.
cogs-W.AMIZONAZT.B.

- The Duke and Duchess of Somerset entertained a
select circle at dinner at Wimbledon Park on Monday.
The following were among the distinguished individuals
present :—The Prince and Princess Doria Pamphili, the
Earl and Countess of Shrewsbury, the Duchess of Inver-
ness, Lady Davy, the Earl of Belfast, Lord and Lady
Cottenham, Lady and Miss Hall, M. de Koudriaffsky,
Count Gregory de Koudriaffsky, Count Dmitry de Nes-
selrode. M. and Madame Oury attended, and performed
a selection of favourite music in the evening.
A dinner was given in Londonderry on Friday to Sir
Robert and Lady Sale, when upwards of 180 sat down.
The mayor, William Haslett, Esq., occupied the chair,
and was supported by a number of the clergy and gentry
of the county. A variety of toasts were given and re-
sponded to, and the entertainment passed off with much
eclat.

The Duchess of Inverness is staying with the Duke
and Duchess of Somerset, at their villa at Wimbledon
Park. Prince and Princess Doris Pamphili Landi and
the Earl and Countess of Shrewsbury have also arrived
on a visit to the Noble Duke and Duchess.

The Countess of Beauchamp has been lately a visitor
at Worthing, where the Earl's sister, the Countess of
Longford and family, are sojourning, and some other
families are still remaining there for bathing.
The Duke of Sutherland gave a ball to his tenantry at
Dunrobin Castle on Wednesday, in a pavilion, erected
for the occasion near the castle. The attendance was
numerous, amounting to about 300, including the Duke,
the Marquis of Stafford, Lord and Lady Blantyre.
Dancing was kept up till four in the morning. A quad-
rille band, from Inverness, was engaged, and the Duke':,
piper poured forth his spirit-stirring strains.
Madame La Comtesse Fluhault (Baroness Keith)
the Lady.of the Minister of the King of the French at
the Austrian Court, accompanied by the Misses Flahault,
have arrived at Mivart's Hotel, from Vienna.
Prince and Princess Doria Pamphili and family,
have also arrived at Mivart's Hotel, from Alton Towers,
accompanied by the Earl and Countess of Shrewsbury.