The Sun.
London, England, 1842-01-17 00:00:00

CLERKENWELL.

On Friday, George Copperthwaite, 29, John Posford.
158, Sergeant Piper, 1, and Inspector Maude, of the E
division, were placeed before Mr. GREENWOOD, charged
under the 14th section of the Police Act, with having
exceeded their duty.
Mr. Davies, of the firm of Campbell and Davis, soli-
citors, of Real Lion-square, attended in support of the
prosecution, which was brought before the Magistrate by
order of the Commissioners of the Metropolitan Police.
Mr. Davies now declined making any charge against In-
spector Maude and Sergeant Piper, and they were di-
rected to remove from the bar.

Mr. Davies then stated that the defendants were
charged with having entered the apartments of Mrs. Ann
Long, widow of the late Captain Malcolm Long, of the
Royal Navy.
Mr. Mould, the clerk, inquired whether Mrs. Long was
present ?
Mr. Davies replied in the negative ; she was either at
Bath or Cheltenham. He proceeded to state that on
Thursday. the 6th of January last, between the hours
of four and eight o'clock in the evening, the defendants
improperly entered the house, No. 20, Compton-street,
Brunswick-square, pushed by the servant, and went up
stairs ; they were without their livery or dress, or any
authority; there wasa lady kying on the We in the

drawing-room, and atter asking if she was Mrs. Long
and . receiving a reply in the affirmative, they said, she
must come with them, as they had a charge of felon,'
against her. The lady said she would, and got
up and sat upon a chair. Copperthwaite lard
hold of the chair, and attempted to force her out of the
seat. She refused to go out, and Mr. Holmes, her land-
lord, entered the room, when he said, " If you are going
to take the lady into custody let me have a word mith
you ;" and he asked them for their warrant or authority.
They said they were Bow-street officers. He then sald
you have no business here. They refused to• leave the
room, and the lady during the interview sent for several
professional gentlemen, and Mr. Pattison, of Bouverie-
street came, and Mr. Davies arrived in a quarter of an
hour subsequently. I said," Who are you ?—you
no right here unless you have a warrant." Posford sat
u
he was sent there by his inspector, and he produced
card with " warrant' printed upon it, and No. 15,467.
The other officer did not hesitate to give his name.
went to the station-house and saw the inspector. I esker
for the charge-sheet, and remarked that it was very 017
traordinary to send men who appeared not to be pope
men when the charge was made. The inspector said I
know nothing about it—l was ill ;" but instructions
were sent to the defendants to come away.
Mr. GREENwooD—I don't think that they are liable
here. We will assume that they had a right to be there.
Did they commit any excess or violence ? Mr. Davies---,
Yes ; they pushed by the servant.
Mr. GREENWOOD.—Who is making this Charge ? 1414'
Davies—Mrs. Long.
Mr. GREENWOOD—Then she ought to be here. ESt
can I proceed with a charge without a prosecutor ?
Davies—l can prove the case.
Mr. GREENWOOD—How, when you were not thero
Mr. Davies then said that Mr. Holmes and his servan!,
could give evidence.
Mr. GREENWOOD—The constables were not liable, EA
they acted under the authority and orders of their supe-
riors. He could not decide on the affair without the at''
tendance of Mrs. Long. It was necessary for any private
party to prove the felony before they entered a house to
make a capture, but a constable was warranted to break
in without a warrant.
Mr. Holmes, the landlord, was called. Saw four Incll
in the passage. Heard an altercation up stairs, and
proceeded to the drawing-room, when Mrs. Long place
herself under his protection. Did not see the defendants
push by the servant. They remained in the room a°
hour and a half.
Mr. GREENWOOD—Then they did not take her in°
custody? Witness—No; could not say why they re'
mained until Mr. Pattison arrived.
. The servant was called. t She could not identify thee
defendants. The policemen did not push by her or aci
with any rudeness towards her.
Mr. Davies—l can prove that these men were there
•
I saw them.
Mr. GREENWOOD—I shall not proceed farther :4'441.1
the case. I find them Not Guilty.
They were then discharged.

THE MARKETS.-(SATURDAYO
WHITECHAPEL MARKET.
The supply was n oderate, the trade dull, and but,
little alteration in prices. Beef and Mutton rat
cheaper. Beef, 3s. to 3s. 10d. ; Mutton, 2s. to 3s. 10cl.;
Veal, 3s. 3d. to ss. 4d. ; Pork, 3s. Bd. to ss. 4d. Clover'
3/. to 51. Bs.; Hay, 2/. to 4/. 65.; Straw, 1/. 14s. to 11. 165
TEA MARKET.
A good demand and stiffer rates paid. The loll;
rate for Common Free Trade Congou was Is. 10d. cast'
for Company's Congou Is. 104 d. asked.
TALLOW MARKET.
A good demand for Russian Tallow,_ and prices.fifri:
P.Y. Candle, on the spot,. 4ss. 3d., and 48s. 9d.
delivery in the next two months. Town Tallow brOg
very full prices. • •
FRUIT MARKET. to
The demand was good, and prices firm. . Vales
.Raisins 365. per cwt.; Figs,, 565. to 755. per cwt.
-OIL -MARKET.
The market firm, but there were few' buyers.
seed Oil, 355. 3d. on the spot, and Pale Seal, 420 n•
per tun.
WOOL MARKET.
A fair demand for both English and foreign; PTh'
firm, and likely to continue so.

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