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(which, hit Lordship observed, the inn, would find to be the ate
of consent), shall unlaWfully take, or convey, or cause to be taken
or conveyed, any maid, or woman child unmarried, being. within
the age of 16 years; out of or from the possession, and, against the
will of the father or • mother of -such child, or of such person or
persons as shall happen to have, byany lawful ways or means, the
order, keeping, education, or government,-of such maiden or wo-
man-child, every person so offending, being thereof latirfidly at-
tainted or convicted, shall have- and suffer imprisonment of his or
their bodies by the space of two whole years, without bail or
mainpriae," or else shall pay such fine for his or their said offence
as shall be assessed by the Queen's Highness in the Star Chamber
at Westminster."

It is, said his Lordship, clearly an indictable offence under
the common law—the punishment for the misdemeanour
is two years' imprisonment, or fine at the discretion of
the Judges. Formerly this was assessed by the Star
Chamber, and this would probably be the extent of the
punishment, if the Jury threw out the bill for the capital
part, and found for the misdemeanour only. There is also
another clause in the Act, which visits the offence with
five years' punishment.
"Now, Gentlemen," concluded his Lordship, " I have
stated to you all I can collect of the laws on this import.
ant subject. Very respectable persons are engaged for the
prosecution, and I am quite sure that every attention will
be paid to the framing of the bill that its nature and im-
portance deserve. If you shall, however, find a bill for
the capital felony, in its regular course, the trial will go on;
but if for the misdemeanor, it will stand over with the
other offences; but I solemnly declare, that I never had
the least idea of taking it on Thursday, as has been
stated; No application has been made to me pro or eon
upon the subject; and no one else but I, sitting in this
place, had a right to make any arrangement respecting it."
The Grand Jury then withdrew to consider the various
bills presented.

The Attorney for the prosecution against Mr. Wakefield,
we understand, to-morrow goes to Preston to meet Sir
John Singleton Copley, to make an arrangement respect-
ing the trial.
The celebrated Gretna Green blacksmith, and the post-
boy who witnessed the marriage, arc subpoenaed on the
trial.

Mr. Scarlett who was specially retained on the part of
the defendant, travelled from Appleby to Gloucester. In
ten minutes after he got there the cause wai called on,
when the Attorney for the plaintiff thought proper to with-
draw the record. _ _ .

The Learned Gentleman arrived here last night, much
fatigued, not having been in bed, we understand, for four
nights.
In the course of the day his Lordship took occasion to
remark that by Mr. Peel's excellent Act, depositions taken
before. the Coroner were ordered to be, sent to the Judge's
lodgings, which had certainly been done ; but he was
sorry to say that although he had sat 'up half the night to
read them, they were so badly written, he really could
not—he threw this out that it was never too late to
mend. _

His Lordship further said that all Coroners ought to
attend in person.

John Bradshaw, 24,, pleaded not guilty to an indict-
ment, charging• him with having stolen, in the house of
Edward Jackson, at Eccles, eleven pair of shoes, and one
piece of cheek, his property.
- Mr. Peel stated the nature of the indictment to the
Jury, and called Edward Jackson, who stated he is a
shoemaker,•and lives in Eccles ; and that en the night of
the 23d of January last, he was alarmed by a cat •making
a noise in the shop. Witness got up to-let the cat out,
and was induced to examine the shop, when he found a
quantity of shoes missing.
The Constable of Eccles apprehended the prisoner in a
waggon, and found the property described in the indict-
ment in his possession. The property was here produced
which was identified by the prosecutor.—Guilty of
Larceny only, and to be imprisoned 9 months in Lancaster
Castle, and kept to hard labour.
Peter Walton, 26, John Ketland, 20, and James Barn-
' ford, 21, severally pleaded not guilty to an indictment,
charging them with.having robbed George Lewis on the
highway, at Manchester, of a watch, his property.
Mr. Whitman stated the nature of the indictment to
the Jury, and called George Lewis, who stated that he
was returning to his home, in Oldham-road, at about half-
past 'ten o'clock on the evening of the :?sth of May last,
and, when within 150 yards of his house, was accosted by
the prisoner Walton, who said, are you going home, Sir,
and seized his (witness) arm. While he endeaioured to
extricate himself, some person seized his other arm be-
hind, and another person came and struck him over the
mouth, arid then left him. When they were gone, he
found that his trowseis had been cut, and his fob and
' watch was gone. Witness having other property about
him, did not think it pindent to pursue them, but went
and gave information to the police at Manchester.
Robert Blacow prOved having bought the watch for 15
shillings, which he got for that purpose from Mr. La-
, vender.

Mr. Lavender stated having given the money to last
witness; it had been previously marked.
Wm. Kilbie apprehended the prisoners, and found some
of the silver in the possession of the prisoner Walton.
The watch was produced, and identified by the prose-
cutor, as was also the marked silver by Mr. Lavender.,
John Ketland called Elizabeth Harrison to prove an
alibi, but failed in the attempt-.
James Bamford called his brother, Charles Bamford,
who proved an alibi.
John Bamford acquitted; Peter Walton and John Ket-
land guilty—Death recorded.

By command of the High Sheriff, JAMES PENNY Alaciszta.,
Esq., will be performed this night, Sheridan's Comedy of the
Rivals, with the Farce of Raising the Wind.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.

MANSION-HOUSE.—(Tms DAT.)
Two smartly dressed young men named Collier and Jones,
were charged with having had house-breaking or burglarious
plements in their possession, with intent to commit felony.
They were sentenced to three months' imprisonment and hard
labour in the House of Correction.

turroNGARDEN.--(Tins DA Y. )

An ill-looking, sooty-faced, nondescript, named James Prudom,
somewhat between a sweep and a costermonger, was brought up
for re-examination, on a charge of atcaling a silver watch.

A Constable of Clerkenwell said, that-from the description be
had had of the person who went away with the watch, he knew
him to be a regular companion of the prisoner's, who now denied
any knowledge of him.
Mr. Sergeant Stuow—Can he be found?
Constable.--I think, your Worship, I could bring him. it a day
or two.

Mr. Sergeant SeLLON—Then Mt him be remanded till Tuft-
day next.

ARLBOROTIGH-STREET.--(Tiles DAY.)
Mary Wheatley was charged by a collar-niaker, named Jemmy
Johnson, with having assaulted him with a pewter-pint pot.
Sir G. FARRANT recommended them to settle it, and they
retired for that purpose,-
_DanielCrow, a revenue officer, was charged by a watchman
with being in a cosy situation on the step of a door, late last night
with a lady, who appeared at least 80 years old, but modestly
owned to forty.
The prisoner did not recollect the offence, but said, he had a
perfect knowledge of the watchman having taken some money
from him. This the watchman denied, and Sir Geoncx advised
him to be more prudent in his future examinations, and dis-
charged hint on paying one shilling.

FURTHER. PARTICULARS OF THE ACCIDENT AT
Livaiteom.—lt appears that three children have been taken out
of the ruins of the house adjoining, the roof of which was carried
'in by the walls of the warehouse. A man, his wife, and a child,
have been also dug out of the ruins ; the wife and child had brought
the husbands dinner, and they were dining together when they
ere hurried into eternity at She Millie instant. Two other men
have also been taken from among the heap. From- the situation
of the mass, no doubt but the upper. tier of vaults are broken in
in,' probably the other tier may be tnjured. The lofts will be very
heavy, and where it will fall is at present unknown.