The Sun.
London, England, 1842-12-03 00:00:00

NEW COURT.

A YOUNG SWELL MOB-MAN.—A genteelly-dressed
lad, named James' Bull, 14 years of age, was indicted
for stealing a bundle of cigars, value 21., the property
of Jane Miller.

It appeared in evidence that the prisoner went to
the shop of prosecutrix for a small quantity of snuff;
while he was there, a man came into the shop, and
after making some communication to the prisoner,
went out again. After he left, the cigars were missed.
They were safe when he came in, and he had an oppor-
tunity of taking them. It being clearly proved that
the prisoner was the thief, the Jury found him Guilty.
The Commox SERGEANT inquired whether the pri-
soner was known ?
Mr. Jonas said he had been once before convicted,
and sentenced to four months' imprisonment and hard
labour ; he had also been several times in the House
of Correction, and once privately whipped.
The COMMON SERGEANT inquired how he came by
the genteel suit of clothes he had on ?
A Sergeant of Police said he was supported by the
" Swell Mob," of which he was a young and active
member.

The COURT was of opinion that the prisoner was
far too incorrigible and expert a fellow to remain any
longer in this country. Ile was one of a numerous
and dangerous gang of desperadoes, but he must now
bid them farewell. The sentence was that he be
transported beyond the seas for seven years.
John Oldershaw was convicted of stealing five silver
spoons, the property of Mr. John Hallam' of Charter-
house-square. The prisoner was known at the house,
and went there with his brother. He stole the spoons,'
and afterwards sold them to a salesman. The prisoner
being well known to the police, he was sentenced to
seven years' transportation.
A BATCH OF SMASHERS.—The Court was occupied
the greater part of the morning in disposing of eight
cases in which the prisoners were indicted for possess-
ing and uttering counterfeit coin. 'The evidence was
clear in the cases of all the prisoners, except one, a
female, who was acquitted. The others were sen-
tenced to hard labour for terms varying from four to
twelve months each.
BIGAMY.—John Cormick, a farrier, was indictedfor
feloniously intermarrying with Sarah Hall, his former
wife being still alive. It appeared that, on the 17th
of October, 1837, the prisoner married Sophia Swan,
at Yateley, near Southampton, and that on the 18th of
Sept., 1842, he married Sarah Hall, at Fulham, in the
county of Middlesex. The first marriage was proved
by the father of the woman Swan, and the person who
gave her away. The prosecution was instituted by
the father of the first wife. The second marriage
was also clearly proved.
The prisoner in his defence said his wife had left
him three years ago, and was living with another man.
It appeared from one of the witnesses, who was re-
called, that this was not the case.
A letter was also produced from the first wife to
the second, stating that the prisoner had robbed her of
her goods, and left her destitute with one child ; that
she should be happy to " come against him" if she
should prosecute him • and concluding by informing,
her that "he was no husband of hers. ' It was dis-
covered also that the prisoner had been in Oxford
Gaol for robbery. The sentence was postponed to
ascertain whether this was the case or not.
ROBBERY AT A FIGHT.—An athletic, large whis-
kered fellow, named Thomas Taylor, was indicted for
stealing, on the '29th of November, six pounds of beef
and part of a hare, from tat larder of James Belcher.