The Sun.
London, England, 1826-09-27 00:00:00

THAMES POLICE OFFICE.—(Tuis DAY.)

TIIR GRAIN Rousxmies.—The interest and anxiety which
has hitherto accompanied the investigation of these cases, an m-
ama of which appeared in " Tux Sux" of Thursday last, seem
to increase on every succeeding examination. On the previous
hearings the almost interminable labyrinth of corridors, which
lead to the seat of justice at this otEux), has been comparatively
crowded, but, on this morning, they were absolutely crammed,
and moat of the parties interested being Maalmen, Corn-factors,
&c., Mr. Harmer, as well as ourselves, in forcing our way through
them, gathered a very unique addition to our sable garments, and
one which it will require no slight exereise of the wrist and elbow
to dispossess them of.

Since the lest examination, the partieb losing their property,
and their legal advisers, have had repeated consultations, the re-
sult of which, has been an intention to admit Taylor end Donee.,
as king's evidence, their testimony being considered indispensable,
to the connection of the case against the other prisoner. It has
been thought by the parties, that one of them will be sufficient ;
but it appearing that Taylor, who was in the employ of Messrs.
13egbie and Farrand, as warehousemen, opened the door, ►hile
Douglas, who was brought up on the river, and who undertook
the lightering department of this extensive robbery, removed the
grain. Their evidence is therefore so strongly connected, that
neither of them can give testimony in the matter, without eximi-
nating himself. The final determination upon this point will not,
however, be come to, until the close of this day's exan-tinatiou,
as from the additional testimony about to he adduced, it is
hoped to connect the chain of evidence so closely, as to
supersede the necessity of having recourse to persons so deeply im-
plicated as Taylor and Douglas are alleged to be. It appears
from the cases gone into, that nearly all these robberies were per•
panted at the hour at which the remainder of the persons em.
played in the granary were at dinner, and, as was supposed by the
foreman, the premises were vacated by all its labourers.
A singular feature has' transpired since the last examinaticin. It
appears that the boat in which the grain was removed, and the
sacks into which it was put to be so removed, were procured by
the same means as the grain itself. The prisoners hired them on
the first commencement of the depredations ; but, considering this
was an unnecessary waste of the proceeds of their booty, they
thought it more economical to pay a visit to a neighbouring
wharf, where they assisted themselves to the article* they re-
quired.

The caution of separating the parties alleged to be implicattal
waa again persevered in.

Owing to this being market day, the ease was postponed until
an unusually late hour.

James Frewin and Mrs. Allan were then placed at the bar.
Thome Charles Fletcher stated, that he was in the employ of
Mr. Careless, who, for three years past, had been in the habit of
lending his skiff to Allan, but Allan being considered a respectable
man, hr did not think of inquiring for what purpose he required.
it. He never saw any wheat in it, nor was hr aware that it was
appropriated to thy carriage of that article.
David Jones, Horaleydown, said, that he was frequently in
the habit of lending auks to the prisoner Allan, but he had not
done so lately. On Feb. 9th last he borrowed 16 sacks, and at
other periods since be had been in the habit of borrowing a simi-
lar quantity.

The evidence of a Gentleman connected with the Corn Ex-
change was then called for, but owing to the reason above stated,
it being market day, he was not in attendance, and the ease was
postponed to await his arrival..--It is understood that the evidence
of this witness will be conclusive, as to the case for the prose-
cution in this stage of the business, and that some final deter uri-
nation, as far as the Magistrate is concerned, will be come to
this-day.

The prisoners were all in attendance, and have been kept sepa-
rated in different prisons pending the examination.

AFFAIR OF HONOUR.

of NhoEtwiocuAr,B
tlemen of Northumberland are concerned, has excited
Ein w-hl Nt
two YoNf 'Et'h 08 lEoPald'in2sg country,alrgeanir-
a good deal of conversation within the last day or two
in this town. It appears, Mr. Burrell, of Broom
Park, had bought a few fields of the Leamington estate,
a short time before it was purchased by Mr. Pawson,
the High Sheriff; Mr. Burrell advertised, that gentle.
men were not to shoot on Leamin,ton, as it' he had
been the owner of that property. Mr. Pawson wrote
if
a card, as we understand, to Mr. Burrell, inquiring
there was not some mistake ; Mr. B. sent an angry
reply, and a challenge from the High Sheriff MS the
consequence. The necessary arrangements were madr,
but before they could be carried into efict, the parties
,
were bound over by George Forster, F-
_sq, Mayor
this town, on Friaay last. Major-General Sir Ed-
ward Blakeney acted as the friend of Mr. Burrell ; and
tShaendHeirsgohnslheldriertfro.n, Esq. of Ilderton, as the friend of

`This
I.loyd's Coffee Houseg took Owe, so restive the ball yearly Report
i
mornin a meeting or tne Subscribers of
of the income and espendituee of the Itouse. Mr. Clivenson, a
Solicitor, was proposed as mu honorary member of that establish.
ment. The bye isles not admitting members of the legal profess.
sion as eligible obe elected, Mr. It
t : —ores moved au adjournment,
which being seconded, the election of Mr. Clivenson was lost.
A vote of thank* is
iriored to the Chairman, for his general and
zealous earotiott to the interest of the subscribers, which was
carried onsiiiinntitily.