The Sun.
London, England, 1845-08-08 00:00:00

THE UN, LONDON, ]FRIDAY MORNING, AUGUST s, 1845.

TESTIMONIAL TO THE SEAMEN

OF THE SCOUT.
(Froth the Essex ,Standai d.)
While Harwich regatta was proceeding, last week, a
highly interesting scene took place on the deck of the
Blazer, Government steamer, which, gaily &eased with
flags, was anchored in front of the esplanade, just leav-
ing room for the yachts t. passthrough the inner channel.
Here a numerous company were assembled, amongst
whom we noticed the Archbishop of Norwich, the
Venerable the Archdeacon Berners, Lady . Morton
and family, the Misses Fitzhugh, the Rev. T. and
Hon. Mrs. Mills, of Stutton ; the Hon. and Rev. F. De
Grey, Mr. and the Misses Western, Mr. J. Blowers,
the Rev. and Mrs. Ralph Berners and family, Mr. and
Mrs. Segrave, Captain Jerningham, R.N., Colonel Whyte
and the officers of the 7th Hussars, Rev. Mr. and Mrs.
Browell, the Misses Kirby, Captain Mends, R.N., Mr.
and Mrs. Bagshaw and family, the Mayor of Harwich,
Captain Owen Stanley, R.N., Rev. Mr. Lineke, Sir
Robert Schomburgb, Captain and Mrs. Washington and
family, and Rev. U. Burmester. Commander Sazby and
the crew of the revenue cruiser Scout were also on board.

Between the intervals of the yachts starting the whole
of the party being assembled on deck, and the crews of
the Blazer and Scout called aft,—

ASSIZE INTELLIGENCE

OXFORD ClRCUlT.—Gloucester, Aug. 5.
CROWN COUR r.—(Before Mr. Justice PATTEsoN.)
John M'Grath was indicted for the violation of Ann
Quinlen, a girl of fourteen years of age, at Bristol, on
the 14th May. Guilty—Sentence to transportation for
life.

Alfred Baker, 16, was.indicted for stealing a quantity
of shoemakers' tools, at Cheltenham, on the 14th July,
the property of Thomas Cole.
He was found Guilty. A previous conviction, at the
last March sessions, was proved against him, and he was
sentenced to ten s ears' transportation.
On leaving the dock, he impudently excleineed,
" Thank, you, my Lord ; I am obliged to you fur that.
An innocent chap, too ; but never mind, it can't be
helped."
Joseph Shipp, 30, was indicted for stealing eight
sheep, at Horton, on the 6th May, the property of Mary
Sidney.
The prisoner, a butcher, living at Bristol, was seen late
at night in a lane near the field from which the sheep
were stolen. It was proved that he slaughtered eieht
sheep at Sodhury, the skins of which be sold to a fell-
monger at Bristol, for 6s. 6d. each—three of those so
sold were identified by the bailiff and shepherd of Mrs.
Sidney, front a saddle mark on them
Mr. GetkavEs contended that the identity of the skins
was by no means proved ; and that the evidence did not
iix the prisoner with the robbery. Verdict—Not Guilty.
Frederick Selby, 20, a genteel-looking young man, was
in-liet,-d tor so-sling a hors,, at Cheltenham, on the 13th
of June? the property of Thomas Williams.
He hired a horse and gig from Mr. Williams to go to
Tewkesbury and back, on the Friday nfternoon, saying
he should return at ten o'clock. He did nut, and
nothing being heard of him, Mr. Williams went
to Tewkesbury and Upton on Sunday, but could gain no
tidings of the prisoner or his horse and gig. On his
return in the evening he feund a letter waiting for him,
bearing the Worcester post mark. signed " John Rowe,"
,tattier that business bad called him on to Worcester ;
but the horse woule be well kept, and he sh.,uld return
on Monday. It appeared that on Friday night he ar-
rived at the Crown Hotel, Worcester, stopped there until
Monday at two o'clock, when, having had the horse
saddled, he rode out at that hcur, urderine dinner at
four. He, however, did not return ; but rode on to Bir-
minghatn, where he put up at the King's I leld Inn, and
on the following morning hired a horse and gig from
Mr. Fisher, of that town, with which he went to Suttoe-
park races. On his return he said he had lost all his
money on the first race, but had written home for a re-
mittance, and he supposed it. made no diff-rence. Mr.
Fisher told him it did not. and lie then left the yard,
but returned, saying he had a horse at. the King's H. ad,
which was of no use to him, and be would sell it. He
asked 121, and Mr. Fisher agreed, after examining the
animal, to give him eight pounds, and it was removed to
his stables adjoining. He said he had the horse of Mr.
Wright, of Bristol, and gave a card as follows :—" C.
and J. Wright, cheese-factors, Welsh Back, Bristol."
On the reverse was written, in ink, "Mr. Rowe, Mr. Ford's,
Greyhound; Gloucester." Mr. Fisher said, if he knew any
respeetable referee, he would pay the money at. once.
The prisoner referred to a Mr. Barnett, to whom Mr.
Fisher proposed to go. He, however, said he would go
into the hotel, and dine first, which he did, and while
at dinner he- was . apprehended by Inspector Glossop,
who told him it was for stealing a horse and gig. The
prisoner said, "It is a mistake." He was asked his
name, and said, " Selby." Mr. Williams identified his
horse. He• found the gig at the Crown, with a demand
of 16s. 6d., incurred by the prisoner there.
Mr. Rowe deposed that he never sold the prisoner a
horse, or wrote any letter respecting one.
A long argument ensued between the counsel as to
the evidence of the.: intention of the prisoner when he
hired it, Mr.H UpDLESTONE contending on several autho-
rities and' cases cited, that it was not a felony; that there
was no conversion,_ the contract was not completed, or
the sale perfected; as it was clear Mr. Fisher would not
buy the horse till he was satisfied.
Mr. Justice PATTESON said this case differed, how-
ever, from those quoted, inasmuch as the possession was
changed. He differed from the view taken, but he
would reserve the point fur the fifteen Judges. The
Judge' decided ,that 'the letter signed " John Rowe"
could not be received in evidence., there being no proof
that the prisoner wrote it.
Mr. HIIDDLESTONE denied that the prisoner had any
felonious intention at the time of hiring.
Verdict—Not Guilty.
The foreman said—Selby, you have done very wrong;
mind you never come here again.
The JuDcEs—Gentlemen, I agree with you. I don't
think he had the intention at first ; I hope it will be a
warning to all young men.

MIDLAND ClRCUlT.—Coventry, Aug. 5.