The Sun.
London, England, 1844-09-03 00:00:00

GRAVESEND.

EXTRAORDINARY FRAUDS.—IIenry Kingsford, a
respectably-dressed man, formerly carrying on busi-
ness as a miller at Northfieet, near Gravesend, was
placed at the bar before Messrs. Staff, Oakes, and
Spencer, borough magistrates, charged with obtain-
ing money under false pretences, by giving cheques on
the banking-house of Messrs. Park and Co., of 0:41
Broad.street, he at the time knowing them to be of
no value.

Mr. J. H. Matthews, solicitor, of Gravesend, ap-
peared on behalf of the prosecution, and another pro-
fessional gentleman attended on the part of the pri-
soner.

Mr. Matthews said that he appeared on behalf of
Mr. C. Westbrook, an inhabitant of Gravesend, who
accused the prisoner at the bar with obtaining
goods and money from him under false pre-
tences. He (Mr. Matthews) would not rely solely
on that case, as he believed he was in a condi-
tion to prove that Mr. Kingsford was a regular
trafficker in obtaining money under false pretences,
and would therefore state the cases in the order as
they occurred. The first case had reference to a bill
drawn by a person named Stewart, described as a
wine merchant, and accepted by the prisoner, for 341.
This bill was dishonoured, no such person as Stewart
being known. The next case he should prove was,
that the defendant called upon Mr. Parslow, a re-
spectable tradesman of the town of Gravesend, and
bought a pair of trousers, which came to 1/. 75., and
for which in payment he gave a cheque for 5/.,drawn
by John Stewart, upon Massrs. Park and Co., of
Cushion-court, Broad-street, receiving the difference.
This cheque was post-dated, being given on the 16th,
and made payable on the 19th of August last.
Mr. Parslow, when the day of payment arrived,
received a note from the prisoner, requesting
him to keep the cheque for a few days, as Ste wart
i
was not able to meet it. Mr. Parslow, however, n the
course of business, paid it away, and on its being
presented at the bank for payment, the answer was,
"no effects." On the 21st of the same month, the
prisoner called at Mr. C. Westbrook's, in High-
street, Gravesend, purchased several silk handker-
chiefs, paying for them with a cheque for a similar
amount drawn by the same John Stewart upon
Messrs. Park and Co. Mr. Westbrook paid it into
the Commercial Bank, and on the 22d it was re-
turned with the following addenda:--"Drawn with-
out authority." The prisoner was then applied to to
return the money and the goods he had received,
which he said he could not do. He further said that
he had been deceived by Stewart, but that he must
have money one way or another.:He (Mr. Matthews)
said the prisoner bad been most systematic. The

cheques were printed, and had every appearance 0
Mr. Stewart being a man of some importance ; but
the fact of the priioner knowing the bill to have
been dishonoured showed that he had a guilty know"
ledge that when he gave the cheques they were of no
value, Ste tNa.i.f. no effects in the bank.
Mr. Parsiow and Mr. Westbrook having . fully
proved the statement of Mr. Matthews in every par-
ticular, that gentleman called several other witnesses,
who proved that the bill drawn by Stewart and ac-
cepted by the defendant was made payable at Messrs.
Loup and Co.'s, No. 6, Great St. Helen's, where, on
its being presented, no such person as Stewart Was
known. Subsequently a letter was received from
Stewart, stating his reason for not taking up the bill.
wag, that he had received no consideration from the
prisoner for it. This the latter denied.
The witnesses were cross-examined with much
skill by the prisoner's solicitor, but without skaking
their testimony.
Mr. Matthews said there was another case against
the prisoner ; he had paid away a cheque for 10/.
drawn by a person named Rooney, upon the hank of
Sir C. Scott and Company, which got into the hands
of a gentleman named Murray, residing in London,
who, on presenting it for payment, was informed that
no such person was known there. He (Mr. Mat.
thews) was directed to apply to the prisoner concern'
ing it, when he referred him to Mr. Stewart, of
Edmund-street, Gravesend.
Mr. Weir, of the Commercial Bank, Gravesend,
said he had a dishonoured bill at present in his pos*
session, drawn by John Stewart upon Mr. Elmes, the
surveyor of the port of London, and a cheque a few
months since was presented, drawn by Stewart upon
the Rev. Mr.' Ball, no such person being known..
The prisoner's solicitor having declined to say any'
thing in answer to the charge,
Mr. Matthews contended that there was quite suf'
ficient under the Act 7th and Bth George IV., for the
magistrates to send the case for investigation before
another tribunal. The question was, had goods and
money been obtained by false pretences ? He eon'
tended that he had sufficiently proved they were, 0
Kingsford knew when he gave the cheques they we"
of no value, Stewart being in insolvent circumstances,
and without the means of paying.
The Magistrates, after some consultation, cool'
mitted the prisoner for trial, agreeing, however, t°
take bail for his appearance at Maidstone, himself in
1001. and two sureties in 501. each.
GREENWICH.

THREATENED MUTINY ON THE HIGH SRO.'
Yesterday William Lazenby, Richard Robinson, Jam e
Matthews, Henry M'Millan, William Bowen, and
Samuel Lard, seamen belonging to the barque Duke
of Wellington, of 400 tons, John Delany, master, frool
St. John's, New Brunswick, were brought before gr•
Cottingham, who sat for Mr. Jeremy, charged viitidl
threatening to kill the captain with a handspike, an '
further to throw him overboard, under the following
circumstance; :

Captain Delany deposed that he shipped the PT
soners for the voyage at St. John's, New Brunsivioy
from which port he sailed in July, and arrived in the,
Commercial Docks on Tuesday last. The ship' A'r
timber-laden. On the 29th July the men were turtle;
up to relieve a watch at seven bells A.M. The Prii
soners refused to turn out. He spoke to them, an
they made an excuse for so doing, saying that they
had had no watch below the previous day. The nqr
morning at seven bells he again called them to the;
duty, and they again refused. He called them !ej'
and told them that the ship's rules must be attend
to. They told him he might do his best, and Wet:
very abusive. Witness said he must use other meel.,
,
and would shoot them if they continued in that -
nous state. In the evening they altered their tenet
and said they would obey orders and rise at seven
bells if called. They, however, continued to use Yell
bad language during the voyage, and when at Dover'
they abused him in presence of the chief mate, 5,1
had left the ship without leave since she had arrive:
The threats used by the prisoners against his life (3-
the passage compelled him to seek the protection °f
the law—he feared to go to sea again with such 6
mutinous set, it having been communicated to Dm
that his life was in danger. He then called
Wm. Smith, a seaman, who deposed that the Pril'a
soner M'Millan had said on the, voyage that he urp ~„.
take a handspike and knock the captain down.
language was addressed to the other five prisonel"
who cried out, " Aye, that's good, he is
Irish captain." M'Millan told witness to shut "4
door at night, which would make it quite dark ; Pj
would then knock him down with the handspike, en
then he would heave the Irish Captain Delany ev;
board if it was a dark night. They drew their 101 l
every night, using threatening language at the titneeii
Witness was much frightened. The ship wee
victualled for the voyage—food without restriction
was allowed. The discontent arose about being oil
at seven bells for next watch.
Henry Thompson, another seaman, eorroboretta
the evidence of last witness.
Andrew Donaldson, ship's carpenter, was cal ea
for the defence, and with much reluctance depo3,.
that the prisoners did not refuse his (witness's) oenee
Mr. I. Willard, the owner, was on board during tat
passage, but was a good deal in his berth. Did
-
hear the captain complain of the prisoners. i 1 1.08
sailed with a much better crew, and a much w°•,,.
one. Had heard the prisoners threaten the captta
Was busy at the time, and did not recollect w-

words—thinks they were not about his life.
Mr. May said it had been proved by credible and
that they had threatened to kill ae captain ell
throw him overboard some dark night. the
Mr. COTTINGHAM said, there was no doubt gist the
language had been used by the prisoners, and Viet 'Ol
captain was, therefore, entitled to the protection nt
the Court. If, however, they had intended to,
ifbt,
their threats into practice, they had had, no u!,,..ge
opportunities sufficient during the nit of the pne—gal;
Mr. May said, that similar threats had been 11.,)-do
since the ship had been in port; what would the:
when she again put to sea? the
The prisoners denied the charge, and said that St.
vessel was leaky the second day after leaving the
John's. They were pumping her from six inning
morning until eight at night, and that after croster,
the Banks of Newfoundland she became nearly" the
logged. They could not stand the work, an', oil
captain had called out that if they did not coin
deck he would blow their brains out. He had 9' re,
in his hand. They had been 48 hours at the Poill
and wanted rest; and when it was dry weather. 0
were kept working at the rigging; and whether it
wet or dry, Lhey had no rest below.
The second mate said that they had three ho tbs
rest out of the 48 at the pump, during which
owner alone was below in his berth. hige
Mr. COTTINGHAM said that the men ought ta
had rest when the danger was past, which, Pe ~r tbef
was the cause of discontent. He did not thin' 0,10,
intended to carry their threats out. The ci4,,Porot
however, swears that his life is in danger, and eot,
trust it in the hands of the prisoners, and he
.1-, the
therefore, direct that their further connection wit that
ship must cease here. He then told the prisoner old
it was a very serious affair, and much to their iclrote
discredit as British seamen. The worthy Alagistbel
then recommended the master to pay than
wages up to the time, and discharge them. . 001
Ths prisoners, after entering into their recoghliii her
to keep the peace towards the complainant and a
Majesty's subjects, were discharged.

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BIRTHS. riari
On the 30th ult., at Wandsworth-roa1 , M !s• R • C'
of a daughter. grr•
On the 31st ult., at Laura-place, Claptom
Bowes, of a son. -

On the Ist inst., in Mortimer-street, Mrs. Dederick -
pity
of a daughter. Daniel
On the Ist inst., in DevonsLite.square, Mr.. .
a ltir°'
ling, of a son. usr,
On the 2d inst., in Charlotte-street, Bedford-5g t
Alher
John Elam, of a daughter. We'
On the 2d inst., at Grove-lane, Camberwell, W'
Dummler, of a daughter. 0011°14'
On the 29th of August, at Albion Villas,
G. Wilkinson, of a son.
On the 30th ult., at Ludgate-street, Mrs.
a son.
oe.
On the 30th ult., at Swarland-park, the •L' ofr.
son, of a son. oife oi
On the 31st ult., at Kingston-on-Thatnes, the
de P9ll. Frederick William Ramp of a son.
G. Ware,
On the 31st ult., at stead, Mrs. J.
aGeor ;0,
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cott,
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MARRIED. boos.
On the 28th ult., at Worship-street, Meeting-,l3,:iierfiei,,
H. Black, elder and pastor of the Mill-Yard Se late I.
Baptist Church, to Ilarriot, third daughter of the
e 4
W. Slater. t' Vieb9lllV
On the 29th ult., at All Souls Church, St. 3-‘3sriglcof
R. L. Baker, Esq., surgeon, of Bordesley,Aston, " Eel''
shire, to Emma Matilda, daughter of James Large, ""
Old Cavendish-street, Cavendish t re.
On the 31st ult., at St. Martin'sq-ina-the-Fields,:— eltle-,
A datu fit'
tleston, Esq., of the Inner Temple, to Rebecca AnTbe Cit•T
daughter of Mr. G. H. Heppel, of 'ri
of London. oleo"
gag •tt
On the 31st ult., at the Church of St. Dior A 1000 '
Oxford, Mr. D. Nutt, of Fleet-street, London, to
youngest daughter of Mr. John Parker, of Oxford' 0, 914
On the 31st ult., at Greenwich, Henry Duntilli! tof tb°
of the Island of Barbadoes, to Mary Elizabeth,
re'c
Princes-street, in .
late Bersin Reece, Esq., of the same island.
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Phillips,
ntsl72Bth ult., AnneDttel,Ett (laughter of
lip Jolla
Esq., ofCulham House, Oxfordshire. vrociS
On the 29th ult., at Milner-square, Islington, gr. '
Bryant Adams, of St. John's-square. u, cklol6
On the 30th ult., at Beckenham, Kent, Huy"' t--
OX
Es On the 30th ult., Rosetta, second daughter 0-
Stiebel, Esq., of Russell-square. a .10°
On the 30th ult., at Froomal Lodge, Hampstes r
Sheffield Brooks, Esq., of John-street, Bedford-N/4%i., Vet,
On the 30th ult.. in Tavistock-place, Francis Bli'llo 71.
F.R.S., President of tho Royal Astronomical SocieTradh •
On the 31st ult., in Cornwall-terrace, Regent s
Cleasby, Esq., aged 69.

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