The Sun.
London, England, 1827-09-21 00:00:00

THE POLICE.

Mr. Alderman VENABLES, according to notice,
moved, that a " Report from the Nightly Watch
Committee, with sundry proposed regulations in
respect thereof, be read." The report and proposed
regulations were then read.
We, whose names are hereunto subscribed, of your
sub-committee, Co whom it was referred to consider.
the reference from the Court of Common Council of
the sth of April last, relative to the nightly watch,
do certify; that this worshipful committee having re-
solved that it was expedient, as far as practicable,
that there should be one uniform method observed
throughout this city as to the time the patrols and
watchmen go on and off their duty, as to the manner
in which that duty is performed, and as to the pay
received by them, in order that the duties of the
watchmen •tday be better understood by the public,
and that the arrangements of the day police, with
regard to the
,evening and morning duty, may be
more effectually regulated for the public security;
we have proceeded in the consideration of the sub,
ject upon the above basis, and having -applied for
returns not only from the several wards of this city,
but also from sundry other districts of the metropolis,
in order to obtain the most full and• satisfactory in-
formation of the mode generally adopted for the re-
gulation of the watch, we have caused an abstract
thereof to be hereunto annexed, for the information
of this worshipfurcommittee, as also a digest of the
returns from the several wards of this city.
We beg leave further 'to certify that we have
been attended by Mr. Nev.ille Brown and Mr. Wil-
liam Wadham Cope, the two Marshals : Mr. John
Cowtan, the superintendent of the day patrol ; and
,Mr. William Merchant, the superintendent of the
night patrol, who were severally examined upon the
.mode at present adopted for regulating the watch
within this city, and of any improvement that was
proper and requisite to be made therein ; a copy of
whose evidence is hereunto annexed for the infor-
mation of this worshipful committee. On reference
to this evidence, and to the accompanying returns,
your committee will see that the day patrol of this
city do not come on duty till nine o'clock in the
morning, nor remain on duty later than seven o'clock
in the evening; and that during the intervals
between these hours and those at which the nightly
watch is on duty,—which intervals consist in some
cases of as much as eight hours out of the twenty-
foul-, and in no case of less than four hours out of
the twenty-four,---the public is left almost entirely
without any protection; and your committee will
also see that the concurrent testimony of all the of-
ficers who have been examined goes to prove the
almost necessary consequence of this want of pro-
teetion, which is, that a very large portion of the;
'depredations committed within this city are effected
within,these intervals. •

Upon an attentive consideration of all these circum-
stances, your committee being fully convinced of the
necessity of an alteration in the present arrange-
ment of the nightly watch of this city, and consi-
dering the importance of forming and maintaining a
system for the security of the public property du-
ring the whole of the twenty-four hours, are deci-
dedly of opinion, that if the following regulations
were adopted, these important objects would be
more effectually secured, and we accordingly re-
commend them for adoption to this worshipful
committee.

That a system of early and late patrolling having
already been partially adopted in some of the wards
with beneficial effects, the same should be established
in every ward, and that a number of patrols, not ex-
ceeding one-fourth, nor less than one-eighth, of the
number of watchmen of each ward, he appointed to
patrol the same during the intervals of the city day
patrol and the nightly watch being on duty ; and
th6ir districts or divisions for this purpose. should be
accurately defined by the Alderman, Deputy, and
Common Council, so that the whole ward may be
under their inspection. Such men to come upon
the said duty during the winter months of Novem-
ber, December, January and February, at five
o'clock in the evening, and remain until the watch
is set, and to come on again one hour before the
watch leave, until eight o'clock in the morning.
And during the remainder of the year to come upon
duty at six o clock in the evening, and remain until
the watch is set, and to come on again at the time
of the watch • leaving, until eight o'clock in the
morning; and that for the purpose of filling up the
only blank that will then remain, it should be re-
commended to the magistrates to give directions
for the day patrol to come earlier on duty, so as to
be actually employed therein by eight o'clock
in the morning at the latest, instead of the hour of
nine as at present.
The general watch in all the wards should come
_and remain on duty at the following times :
From Nov. 10 to Feb. 10, from 8 evening to 7 morning.
Feb. 10 to May 10, 8 do. 6 do.
May 10 to Aug. 10, 9 do. 5 do.
Aug- 10 to Nov 10 8 do. 6 do,
That the station of eachi watchman should be de-
vi
ad
tecdh
mb ya lot
ui nl d ebvee rtyw
ow
nightsa rd ni gi t
successionn y, and that no
no
the same beat.
That a system of relief of two hours out upon
duty, and one hour
in, should be adopted in every
ward.

That the Act of Parliament of the 10th Geo. IL,
for regulating the nightly watch within this city, re-
quiring the Alderman, Deputy, and Common Coun-
cilmen to order, and set down in writing, at what
stands it is fit the watchmen should be placed, and in
what manner, and how often, it should be required
of them to go their rounds; the same should, in all
respects,-be strictly abided by, so that each beat be
fully and accurately defined, and that each beat
should be traversed by the watchman four times at
the least in every hour.
That superintendents should be appointed in all the wards, in a proportion of one such superintend-
ent to not less than six, or more than ten ordinary
watchmen, whose duty it should be to inspect the
state of each division or beat of the ward alternately
throughout the night, taking care that the relief is
accurately made, and that the watchmen perform
their duty correctly in all particulars; and for which
such superintendent shall be held responsible, the
amount of whose pay should be at the discretion of
the ward authorities, and in proportion to the ser-
vices rendered.
That one fixed rate of payment should be adopted
in every ward for all the watchmen, at and after the
rate ,of 24d. per hour, with the exception of the pa-
trols and superintendents before alluded to.
That no watch-boxes be in future allowed in any

of the wards -of this city) it, appearing to your sub-
committee' that they have gradually been discontinu-
ed in a majority of the warda•with edvahtage.
That when any man is' discharged for neglect of
duty, or other misbehaviour, the beadle of the ward
where the case may occur should be directed to send
his name and residence to the Marshals, that they
may enter the same in a book to be provided and
kept for that purpose, to enable them to give infor-
mation to any other ward, in case of such party ap-
plying for employment as a watchman, that .he
may be prevented from being again employed in that
capacity; and that henceforth no person be engaged
as a watchman who shall. be above the age of forty
' years, in conformity with the 27th section of the
.Act of Parliament of the 3d of the reign of his pre-
sent Majesty, cap. 55. entitled " An Act for the
more effectual administration of the office of ,a Jus-
tice of the Peace in and near the metropolis, and for
the more effectual prevention of depredations on the
liver Thames and its vicinity for seven years.'! Un-
der which Act, it is lawful for the Alderman and
Common Council of the 'respective wards of this
city, to' make such allowance to superannuated
watchmen, beadles, or patrols, as they shall think
proper, the same to be, paid out of the watch rate,
which we recommend to be carried into execu-
tion where requisite, under due limitations and
restrictioni.

"We beg leave further to certify, that having con-
sidered that part of the returns which relates to the
number of watchmen employed in the several wards
of this city, which is
.as great as in the reign of
Queen Anne, when the darkness of the streets ob-
liged them to be stationary, and also the evidence
adduced before us thereon, we-are of opinion with
reference to their extent, and in regard of the gene-
ral population of this city as compared with that of
the adjoining
.districts of the Metropolis, that in
some of the wards the number is more than milli-
dent, and a reduction might. With propriety be made
therein, arid which would effect a material saving--a
measure especially to be desired in those wardS that
have not hitherto adopted the system of employing
morning and evening patrols, in order to meet any in-
crease of expenditure that may arise by carrying that
recommendation into execution. And we are fur-
ther of opinion, that by a system of discipline formed
upon the basis before alluded to; by a judicious se-
lection of the superintending watchmen; by en-
couragements for correct.and faithful performance of
duty ; and a constant and severe notice of all cases
of negligence or inattention, the nightly watch may
be made more available for the general protection
.and security of the inhabitants of this city; without
.any material additional burdens being imposed upon
them in respect thereof.

And we recommend to this Worshipful Commit-
tee, to make their report to the Court of Common
Council, as early as they conveniently can, in order
that if the said Court should agree therewith, provi-
sions may be inserted in the 'Watch Act for the en-
suing year, for the duly and effectually carrying the
same into execution. (Signed, &c.)
Mr. Alderman VENABLES said, it was not his

ntention to detain the Court with any very lengthy
observations either upon the real or alleged defects
of the present system, or upon the consequences
which had resulted from that system. He must
however observe, that the police of the city of Lon-
don had not, in his opinion, had all the justice done
them which they deserved. In weighing their me-
rits, it ought not to be forgotten how many depre-
dations, over which they could have no control, were
committed from that change which had of late years
taken place in the inhabitants of the city of London,
who were now in the habit of leaving town, for no
inconsiderable period, without, to say the least of it,
any thing like an adequate protection for their houses.
It was owing to the irregularity which now.prevailed
in the time of watchmen coming off and going on
their beats, that the marshalmen found it extremely
difficult, and sometimes impossible, to discharge
the duties with which they were intrusted. If,
however, the detail of every ward was clearly laid
down, there could be no difficulty either on the part
of the marshalmen or of the inhabitants in satisfying
themselves whether the watchmen performed or
neglected their duty. The .necessity of this unifor-
mity was apparent in every point in which the sys-
tem was considered. Another great defect had been
remedied. The day-patrol did not come on till nine
o'clock in the morning, and they went off at seven in
the evening. Now the watch was not set until between
eight and nine, and they went off their beats in the
morning before the day-patrol came en. For this a
remedy had been proposed, as well as a suggestion
that the time at which the watch was set should be
uniform. In some wards it was at one hour, and in
others at another. This was a great defect. It had
also been recommended that there should be an
uniformity in the rate of payment. A difference in
this respect naturally gave rise to jealousy and dis-
content. The Committee had thought that 2d. an
hour ought to be the rate of payment. He was
aware that some gentlemen thought, this too little,
and wished the rate to be 3d. an hour, urging that
an increase of salary was productive of better con-
duct. The Committee had thought Slid. enough ;
but this was a point which might be discussed sub-
sequently. The appointment of superintendents
whose duty it would be constantly to inspect each
ward, who were to be answerable for the conduct
of the watchmen, and whose attention to their du-
ties would bo rewarded as it deserved, was one, the
efficacy of which every body must acknowledge.
Would any one think of leaving 30 or 40 men in a
warehouse without some check,—without giving
to some one or more of them the authority to
superintend and oversee the rest ? He was sure
that no man in his senses would do so. The appoint-
ment of these superintendents would no doubt,
greatly improve the quality of the watchmen.—
One other benefit, by no means to be overlooked,
would also result from this. Indecent females, who I
paraded the streets to the annoyance of modest
women, and to the danger of men's property, would
be speedily removed; and none but such persons
would be molested. He was willing to believe that
the present arbitrary system of clearing the streets,
committed to persons over whom there was no
check, was not unfrequently oppressive, insulting,
and unjust. Then, again, the change of station was
a most important alteration, from which much good
might be safely expected. The Committee had re-
commended that no watchman should be allowed to
go on the same beat two nights successively, and
'farther, that the beat of each watchman should
be decided by lot; so that it would be impossible
for any one of them to know to what part he was
destined for the sight. Nothing was so likely to
produce mischief as the continuance of watchmen on
any Rarticular beat for any length of time. Local
acquaintances were sure to result. They became
intimate with the women of the town who,paraded
the same beat for any thing but the protection of
Passengers—with thieves, who tampered with them
—with servants, which seldom proved an advantage
to either party, or to thei. masters—with hackney-
cvac and others quite as little desirable—all
froml a constant change of station, must cf
necessity`hichiin:ei' be avoided. The Committee had also
proposed to remove all the watch-boxes; he thought
this, in the event of the other propositions being
adopted, by no means an important question. Of
this, however, he was quite sure, that if all the
boxes were removed ‘vithout making any other
change in the system, the consequence would be
that watchmen would very soon find more pleasant
quarters to take their nap in than those which had
been removed—places, too, where there might be
more inducement to frequency than, at best, the
inconveniences and the solitude of a watch-
.)—The Committee had
that watchmen were
l evidenceOxuffordeodiAa
this
laugh.)--The
in the habit of leaving some
those persons sleeping who were wards, in ,which
their beat lay, and where there objectionin
in order that they might take theirlYpaid to keep awake,
asnaan
in an adjacent ward, where the same objection did
not prevail to so great an extent, orl hh same
means of discovering this neglect ndistltrb undisturbed
did not
In
not i
London, the number of wat h
glen antj patrols

amounted to 757—almost an -army. By the re-
turns, it appeared that the citizens of London, wheri
compared with those of the out-parishes, had watch-
men in the proportion of throe and a half to one.—
(A laugh; and cries of " Hear.")—lf, then, it was
true that the city of London was not well watched,.
it was clear that protection did not bear 'any ratio to
the number of watchmen. It 'was not his intention
to move, at that time, that the regulations proposed
by theiCommittee should be adopted immediately,
but that they should. be printed, in order that the
Court might have time to take them into their con,.
sideration by the next Court day. At the next
meeting he supposed that the regulations might be
ordered to be incorporated in the annual bill. He
would only add, that he knew that the late Secre-
tary of State had devoted much attention to the
subject before them, and that he had intended to
revise the whole system of general watching. The
subject was also under the consideration of the pre-
sent Secretary of State for the Home Department,
and he had no doubt that some alteration would
speedily be made in the system. By the returns
which he had obtained from the office of the Secre-
tary for the Home Department, it appeared that
from 1814 to 1820, the crime of burglary bad in-
creased by more than three-fourths. In the city of
London that crime had increased tenfold in' the last
seven years.

Mr. Alderman ATKINS said that the press had
done more by their exposure of certain practices
than any police in the world could effeet. : Of what
service was it that the police sometimes detected
the artifices to which thieves resorted, if the public
generally were not informed of and thus put on their
guard against them ? This could not be done but
by the reports which were published in the public
journals. He thought, . however, that the police of
the city of London bad been much misrepresented.
The motion for printing the report was, then
agreed to.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

DONCASTER MEETING, 18327.

• DONCASTER, WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
Aire are happy to state that the settling for the $i

Leger has gone, off very smoothly, not a single defanitet
having yet been talked of. There are many who suffer to a
great extent by the race, but there is not one who attri-
butes the defeat of Mameluke to anything but the unlooked.:
for circumstances Mentioned by us yesterday ; and all
parties agree that he was rode with remarkable skill. We
really think that no north country jockey could have rode

Matilda with such excellent judgment as Robinson ; they
might have rattled her along, but they could not have kept
her at such steady and good running to the end of the race,
at the same time, there can be no doubt that, single-hand-
ed, Mameluke could beat her easy.
The whole of yesterday evening was devoted to the
making up of the books and striking balances, and this
morning the New Rooms were furnished with additional
accommodation for the immense numbers which flocked in

to the settling. The first to' come, and the last to go,
was Mr. Gully, who never quitted till he had satisfied
every demand upon him with cheerfulness; he loses, an
immense sum. The business of paying and receiving took-
a considerable time, and the races did not commence till a
later hour than usual.

The Gold Cup race to-morrow is expected to be a wry
fine one. Fleur de Lis and Memnon again meet. Mu-
latto, Actaeon, Mameluke, and some others are also in it,
and it will no 'doubt be a close affair.

The betting is 5 to 4 on Fleur de Lis (taken) S to 1 aget
Mulatto, 4 to 1 agst Memnon, 4 to 1 aget any other.
The Duke of Devonshire was again on the course; taking
his station in the Judges' Stand ; besides his Grace, there
were the Duke of Leeds, Lords Worcester, Blandford,
Queensberry, Uxbridge, Milton, Fitzwilliam, Wharneliffe,
and most of the noblemen and others before given by us.

The day's sport was confined to two races: of which the
following is an authentic return :—.

The Foal Stakes of 100 soya. each, h. ft. for three-yr-
old colts, Set. 71b. fillies, S. 41b. One mile and a
half. (12 Subs.)
Hon. E. Petre'e eh c Granby walked over.

The Doncaster Racing Club Stakes of 50 sous. each, h. ft.
for three-yr-olds,lst. 41b. four, Sst. 51b. five, Set. 121 b.
six and aged, 9st. 51b. Two miles. (5 Subs.)
Lord Kelburne's ch h Actaeon, by Scud... walked over.
Four-yr-old Sweepstakes of 50 sovs. each, 20 sovs. ft.
colts, Bst. '7lb." EllieS, fist. 41b. St. Leger Course.
(4 Subs).
Lord Scarborough's b f Lady Georgiana '1
Mr. Houldsworth's br f Fanny Davies 2
'Two paid.-5 to 4on Fanny Davies.
Lady Georgiana jumped off at a tolerable good pace,
with Fanny Daviea Ival laid into her, and so they jour-
neyed to the top of the hill, when they simultaneously got
into srong running; Fanny Davies here began to gain
upon Lady Georgians, and at the Red House had suc-
ceeded in getting her head in front, looking very much
like a winner : her advantage, however, did not last, for
as they came closer upon the Judge's stand, her ladyship
let out, and speedily resumed her lead, which she kept to
the end, winning by half a length. George Nelson rode
her, sad Henry Edwards, Fanny Davies.
All Age Stakes of 10 sore. each, with 25 sovs. added by
the Corporation ; three-yr-olds, Est. 12Th. four, Bst.
five, Bst. 101 b. six and aged, 9st. St. Leger Course.
(4 Subs.) The winner to be sold for 26Vge. if de-
manded, &e.
Lord Kelburne's eh in Parity, by Octavian, 5 yrs ... 1
Mr. W. Fox's b e Soldan, by Vandyke Junior, S yrs 2
Lord Fitewilliam's ch o Thaler, by Tramp, 4 yrs
Mr. Petre's ch f Missy, by Catton, 4 yrs 4,
Thies went away with the lead, and kept up the run-
ning at a brisk pace to the distance-post, the other three
being close at hand. Soldan then made his run, and soon
headed, keeping in front till within a little of the finish.
Here Harry Edwards thought it was his tarn, and he soon
brought Purity to the leading horse—gave his mare the
last screw when within a few strides,' got in front, and
won the stakes by nearly half a length.

_
The different amusements provided for the week have
been well supported. Nearly all the nobility were at the
ball on Monday night, and a numerous company at the
theatre, where the performances are very mediocre.
The police is under the management of Bishop, of Bow-
street, and Tymbs, of Doncaster, who have. hitherto suc-
ceeded as well in preventing accidents as in keeping the
pickpockets at bay.
The following is the complete bill of fare for Friday
(this day) :
Three-yr-old Sweepstakes of 30 sows. each, 10 says. ft.
kr colts, Bst. 61b. fillies, Sat. slb. One mile. (25 Subs.)
Sir R. K. Dick's b c The Cherub, by Champignon
Mr. Johnson's ch c Jupiter, by Tramp
Lord Lord
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Lord Scarborough's br c by COMM—Byrnes dam
Duke of Leeds's gr c Moonshine, by Grey Middlebam
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b c Moth, by Blaaklork, yrs
Mr. W. Foxe b e Soldan, by. Vandyke Junior—Selina
Lord Milton's Kit Cot, by Catton—Kitten
Si
iir Byng's ch c Pedlar, by Tramp—Gadabout
W. M. Milner's bra Liston, by Corous--Neva
Hon. E.
Petre's b f Matilda,
by Comes—Juliana
Mr. J• Scott's b c. Nonplus, by Cation—
Miss Garforth
Mr. Watt's b f by Magistrate—Manuclla
Mr. Crompton's br c Sancho Panza, by Cervantes
Mr.
14iajor YarbPog urw
h's b c Laurel, by Blacklock
T. 0. lett's b c Po
gr e Saucy , psy, by Blacklock
Disk, by Ardrossan
Mr. Gully's oh c Little-thought-of, by Cervantes
b c by Cervantes—Negociator's dam
Mr. Houldsworth's b c Coalition, by Magistrate
Mr. Houldsworth's b c Telma, by Filho da Puta
Lord Sligo's b c Rostra!, by Bob Booty—Lis,y
Lord Surrey names br c Christmas, by Blueher
Three-yr-old Filly Stakes of 20 sows. cash, with en save.
added by the Corporation, Sst. 41b. St. Leger Course
(18 Subs.)
Lord Scarborough's br Sister to Tarrare, by Catton
Duke of Leeds's b Lnnaria, by Whisker
Mr. T. B. Hodgson's br Justitia, by Cervantes
Mr. Ridsdale's ch Lunacy, by Elacklock—Maniac
Mr. Russell's ch Emma, by Whisker--Gibside Fairy
Lord Fitzwilliam's ch Oriana, by Amadig_Qovernante
Lord Milton's b Dinah, by Dinmont—Valentina
Mr. Petre's eh Sister to Hampden, by Rubens
Mr. Darnell's b Nivalis, by Blacklock Snowball
Mr. Gaasoigne's b by. Tramp
Mr. T. 0. Powlett's be Miss Emma, by Walton
Mr. Tarlton 's b Sarah, sister to Whim, by Whisker
Mr. Houldsworth's br Leda, by Filho da Puta
Match for 100 gs, h. ft. 7st. 71b. each. Mile and a half.
Mr. Hopkinson's b m Harriet, by Fitz -Teazle, 5 yrs
Mr. Hudson's b f Miracle, by 'Young Ardrossan, 4 yrs
Sweepstakes (second year) of 25 oove, each, for four-yr-

• olds; ist. ttib.. eve, set. Bib. six 'amt aged, Ast. 101 b.
Four miles. (11 stabs.)
Lord Milton . Mr.. Payne Mr. Holyoake
Mr. Ruisell Lord Darlington Lord Scarborough
Duke of Leeds Mr. Houldsworth Mr. T. Whitaker
Mr. Petra Sir W. M. Milner
One Hundred Pound Plate, for three-yr-olds, let. Mb.
and four, fist. 71b. Heats, two miles.
Lord Fitzwilliam's h a Medoro, by Cervantes, S yrs
Lard Milton's b e Kit Cat, by Catton, 3 yrs
Sir J. Byng's ch o Thales, by Tramp, 4 yrs
Lord Sligo's b a Pelican, by Oiseau, 5 pa
Mr. Crompton's b a Barlador, by Cetvantes, 3 yrs
Mr. Petre's cli a Tom Jones, by Abjer, 3 yrs ,
Mr. Clifton's b c Toni, by Walton--. Louisa, 4 yrs
Sir W. Milner's h c Mr. Pengander, by Ttanip, 4 yrs
Duke of Leeds's b a Sirius, by Whisker, 4 yrs
Mr. T. 0. Powlett's hr g Gazebo, by Ardrossan, 4 yrs
Mr. Hodgson's b f by Whisker--Vicissitude, 3 yrs
Mr. W. Fox's b c Soldan, by Vandyke Junior, 3 yrs
Mr. Ilouldsworth's br f Fanny Davies, by Filho, 4 yrs
Mr. Marson's oh a by Car. Wolsey or Vandyke Jun., 3 yrs
Lord Scarborough's b f Pasta, by Cotton, 4 yrs
Lord Scarborough's b c brother to Pasta, 8 yrs
Lord Kennedy's bl f Mary Ann, by Maddock/ 4 yrs
Mr. Gully's br c by Cervantes, 3 yrs •
Duke of Leeds's b e,by Whisker, dam by Trophonius, 3 yrs
Match for 100 gs., h. ft, sst. 21b. each. One mile.
Mr. Foljambe's bl f by
Tiresias, yrs
Mr. Petre's.b f Matilda, by Comus--Juliana, S yrs
Match for 200 sore. 50 ft. One mile.
Mr. Yates's,br c Fairlawn, by Comm, 5 yrs, Sat. Bib.
Lord Muncaster's gr f Tittle Tattle, by Blacklork, 3 yrs, 6st.

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