The Sun.
London, England, 1845-10-14 00:00:00

POLICI.'; INTELLIGENCE

GUILDHAL .
Yesterday acid elderly man, who stated his name to be
George Bull, of Nu. 9, S:aymore-road, Ilighbuiy, was
charged before Sir William Magnay with obtaining geods at
various times from chemists, druggists, and perfumers,:in all
parts of London, under false pretences.
Mr. Alfred Allehin, of 79, St. Paul's-churchyard, said

that he gave the prisoner into custody on Saturday in con-
sequence of being informed of the tricks he had been car-
rying on for some time at verions houses in the City and
elsewhere. The prisoner came to his house and brought a
bottle of Macassar oil, and wished to get the money back, as
he was not in want of it, andstated that he bought it at
his shop. He also asked for a box of pills, and represented
himself to be Mr. Lawrence, under-secretary at the Post-
office. The goods were refused, and he was given into
custody.

---MrAiicardo Cope, of No. 33, St. Martin's-le-Grand, che-
mist, stated that tl e prisoner called at his shop on the 20th
of August, and asked the price of a bottle of Rowland's
Kalydor, and on being told he said he would have a bottle,
which was made up and given to him. lie asked witness if
he could change a cheque for him, having no small cash, and
on receiving a reply in the negative, rejoined that his name
was Mr. Lawrence, of the Post-office, that he was going to
take the Kalydor down in the country to his daughter, and
if he (Mr. Cope) would send on the following morning to
him, it would be paid. On sending over the real Mr. Law-
rence said he had never sent any one for the Kalydor, or any-
thing else.

M. William Hill, perfumer, of Cheapside, said that about
the sth or 6th of November last, about ten o'clock at night,
the prisoner called and said he wanted a bottle of dye, but
unfortunately he had no money with him. He said his
name was Johnson, that he was a solicitor, and resided in
Nugent's-court, Poultry, and was in a great hurry to go to
Horusey, to a party. He was more rßspcctably dressed than
at present, and witnessgavehitn the dye, with other goods,

to the amount of 13s. 6d. On the Monday morning he sent
for the amount of the bill, but no such person resided in
Nugent's-court. Suspecting a fraud he went round to
several parties in the trade, and on stating the case the re-
ply he received from them all was—" So he has paid you a
visit."
Mr. James Crisp, assistant to Mr. Butler, chemist and
druggist, of Cheapside, stated that the prisoner called at his
employer's shop about the 22d of June, and asked for a bottle
of castor oil and a box of pills, which being served he re-
quested change for a cheque for about 11/. He, however, did
not show the cheque. Witness could not give change, and
having some recollection of having seen hint before, refused
to let him have the goods. He gave his name as Mr. Jack-
son, of 22, Holborn-hill.

kr, G. H. Wright, of No. 7, Poultry, stated that about
five months since the prisoner came to the shop of his late
employer, Mr. Palmer, chemist, in Union-street, Borough,
opened a note, and having perused it, said he had just re-
ceived it from a lady with whom his daughter was residing,
and that she wished for something to cure the poor thing, as
her head was bad, and strongly recommended Rowland's
Kalydor. There was also an eruption of the face. Mr.
Palmer gave him the Kalydor, when the prisoner said, " I
suppose you cannot give me change for a 50/. cheque," at the
same time pulling out his pocket-book as though he had one.
Mr. Palmer replied he could not, when the prisoner said he
had nothing less, but that he lived at No. 112, Cheapside.
The price of the Kalydor was 4s. 6d. In the afternoon he
came -back in an apparent great hurry, and said he had been
to see his daughter, and that the Kalydor would not suit.
He, therefore, wished the money for it hack, at the same time
asking for a small quantity of some kind of medicine. Wit-
ness told him he should not give any money back, as he well
knew he never paid his master in the morning for it; neither
should be serve him with anything else. Upon which the
prisoner immediately decamped, and was soon out of sight.
Mr. John Lee, at Mr. Lucas's, No. 163, Cheapside, chemist
and druggist, said that about two months since the prisoner
came to his employer's shop in gr.•at haste, as if he was go-
ing by the railway, and asked for a box of family pills and
a bottle of Rowland's Kalydor, and when they were ready
lie wanted change for a cheque for 5/. ; and, on its being de-
nied, he said that he would call and settle for them on the
following day; but witness recognising him, refused to allow
the goods to go. He said his name was Mr. Thomas Long,
of the Custom-house. About eighteen months since, he
called and saw Mr. Lucas. and then gave his name as Mr.
Thomas, of the Long-room, Bank. On this occasion it was
for some Kalydor.
Mr. Hall, perfumer, 65, Cheapside, stated that the prisoner
had brought two bottles of Kalydor back to him, and obtained
the money, although he was pretty sure they were never
bought at his house. He had known the prisoner for about
six years. He used to keep a school out at Wandsworth, and
his real name was Boyle, and not Ball.
R. Tyne), an officer attached to the Post-office, produced
a quantity of goods found at the prisoner's residence, High-
bury, consisting of pills, Kalydor, powders, &c., and said
that there were above twenty cases against him.
The prisoner said that all that had been stated against him
was entirely false.
He was remanded until Thursday, to give an opportunity
of other parties coming forward against him.
There was a piece of sponge found on him, with a small
piece of linen attached to it, marked 9s. 6d., and a sealskin
bag and some Kalydor.

It appears the prisoner, who is married, his taken a large
house, with twenty rooms, at Highbury, and issued circulars
for the purpose of getting a school, but there is hardly a
stick of furniture in the house, although they have been in it
these last six months. The rent is at 601. per annum, and it
was stated by the officer that the landlord was most anxious
to get rid of such a customer.
QUEEN-SQUARE.

Just before the close of the Court, a gentleman entered,
and addressing Mr. Bond, said, " My name is Quail, Sir, I am
a surgeon, and the representative of the Legion, from Por-
tugal, and was entrusted with the care of the invalids, by a
decree passed by the Council of Health in Oporto."
Mr. BoNn—What can I have to do, Sir, with the Legion ?
Dr. Quail—l have just come from the Foreign-office. Lord
Aberdeen sent me word a fortnight ago, that when his private
secretary, Lord Canning, came to town, he would attend to
my business. I have received this letter from Lord Canning,
which is exceedingly unsatisfactory. Perhaps you will be
good enough to look at it. Dr. Quail, who had his hand full
of letters, was about handing the one alluded to towards the
magistrate, when—
Mr. BOND said—You must be aware, Sir, that this is not
the place to make any application on such a subject. I can-
not listen to you, Sir.
Dr. Quail—l went to the Foreign-ofli this afternoon,
when the Superintendent of Police was fetched, who told me,
that if I did not go away he would lock me up. Such conduct
is most unconstitutional and illegal, as—
Mr. BOND—I cannot suffer you to proceed.
Dr. Quail—The Superintendent of Police recommended
me to come before you, as the matter would then be brought
out.

Mr. BOND—I have a very great objection to a police-
court being made the vehicle by which matters are to obtain
publicity. I shall always set my face against such a system,
as I feel that it is most unjust to permit statements to be
made to the prejudice of persons in their absence. I cannot
think that any superintendent of police ct•uld have given you
any such directions. Do you complain of any assault having
been committed upon you?
Dr. Quail—No, Sir, I do not ; but I have considerable
claims on the Government. I was at the Foreign-office ap-
pealing on behalf of myself and fellow-countrymen, when—
Mr. BOND—I have told you, Sir, that this is not the place
to make any statements with relation to claims of this cha-
racter.

The chief usher having intimated that Whitehall was in
the Bow-street district,

Mr. BOND said he might go to that Court if he thought
fit, but it would be perfectly useless, as no magistrate could
interfrre in such matters.

Dr Quail said he thought it very unjust that he should be
ordered away from the. Foreign-office, which was the very
place where the matter should be adjudicated, and retired evi-
dently much dissatisfied.