The Sun.
London, England, 1842-12-27 00:00:00

POLICE

INTELLIGENCE.

BOW STREET.—(THIS DAY.)
There were upwards of fifty charges at this office
this morning, the majority of them being charges of
" Drunk and disorderly." The grotesque appearance
of many of " the charges" excited much laughter in
the Court. Some were covered with mud, all had
their clothes more or less torn, and highly ridiculous
was the appearance of every one. The defences were
that yesterday being the day on which Christmas was
kept, they had availed themselves of the opportunity
of taking " a drain." One or two appeared highly
indignant at the idea of being taken into custody for
getting drunk on Christmas-day, as they seemed to
believe they had prescriptive right to do whatever
they pleased on that day. Air. Twyford, however,
taught them otherwise. The interesting charges
were in some cases fined and others admonished and
discharged.

MARLBOROUGH-STREET.
(THIS DAY.)
John Jones was charged with having been found in
the area of the Senior United Service Club -house un-
der suspicious circumstances.
James Murray, one of the pages of the establish-
ment, stated that between five and six o'clock yester-
day evening he found the prisoner in the area front-
ing Pall-mall, supporting himself against the wall,
and holding his leg as if he was much hurt. He was
questioned as to how he came there, but was unable
to speak from excessive intoxication.
Inspector Beresford of the C division said, that after
the prisoner had recovered himself a little at the sta-
tion-house, he stated that he had no recollection
whatever of how he got into the area. He had been
drinking very freely during the afternoon.
The house-porter of the Club said that the prisoner
must have climbed over the area railings, which were
at least five feet high, and then have dropped from a
height of about 12 feet into the area.
The prisoner repeated that he had no recollection
of how he got there.
Air. MALTBY said that he was perfectly satisfied
that he was,not there for any improper purpose, and
he should therefore discharge him, hoping it would be
a caution to him in future.
The prisoner said it no doubt would be, as he had
seriously hurt his log.

MARYLEBONE.—(THIS DAY.)
James Cannon, a decently dressed man, was placed
at the bar on the following novel charge.
James Cross, 5, Stafford-street, Lisson-grove, said
that while walking up Wimpole-street the preceding
evening, between five and six o'clock, the prisoner
came up to him and demanded what money he (wit-
ness) had upon him. He replied that he had none,
when the prisoner again said, "D— you, I know you
have, and I'll have what you've got." Witness seeing
the man had been drinking, walked on quickly, but
the prisoner still kept close behind him, threatening
and swearing. He (witness) walked a considerable
way, but could see no policeman; at last, however,
one came up, and the prisoner was given into custody.
Police-constable 178 D said that when he came up
he heard the prisoner say " D--- your eyes give me
what you've got."

Mr: liAwiiNsoN said that it was a serious charge
to advance against any man, and asked the prisoner
what he had to say why he should not be sent to
Newgate to stand his trial for an attempt at highway
robbery ?
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The prisoner said that he had been keeping Christ-
mas very heartily, and had, he believed, got drunk.
He had no recollection of asking money from any
one ; but as it appeared that he had done so, he could
only express his sorrow for it.

kr. itAWLINSON said he could only suppose it a
drunken frolic, and would fine him 10s., with a re-
commendation to be more careful in future.

David Jones was placed at the bar charged with
attempted pocket picking.
It appeared that last evening, as a female named
Morel, was making ,her purehases in a shop in Craw-
ford-street, the prisoner, who was standing beside her,
put his hand into her pocket. He afterwards went
away, but the husband of the female, who had watched
his movements, followed, and seeing him make a
similar attempt upon the pockets of another woman
in a shop in the same street, he,gave the prisoner into
custody.
As neither of the women had lost anything, and
the last refused to appear as a witness, the case was
remanded that further inquiries might be made.