The Sun.
London, England, 1842-04-26 00:00:00

INSOLVENT DEBTORS' COURT, Ap-•il 25.

IN RE WALTER ALLEN.
The insolvent had been described as a jeweller and watch-
spring-maker. The names of creditors for the amount of
about 570/. appeared in the schedule, none of whom, however,
appeared in opposition to his discharge, save one named Dick-
enson, whose debt arose from a bill endorsed by the insolvent,
and cashed by Mr. Dickenson.
In his examination, the opposing creditor said he had
been in the habit. of discounting bills for the insolvent, who
brought him the one forming,the ground of the present opposi-
tion, and represented the acceptor to be a person in very inde-
pendent circumstances. Upon the strength of these repre-
sentations he cashed the bill, which was for 57/., and when it
became due the acceptor was found to have been an inmate of
the same prison with the insolvent.
The insolvent was ordered to be discharged.
A number of unopposed petitions were dispossed of during
the day, in which there appeared not the slightest features of
general interest.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.
MANSION-HOUSE.
Wasserman, the German, who was on Saturday week
charged upon suspicion of having assisted another man in
rubbing Mr. Middleton, the silversmith, of four gold watches
and appendages, worth 6.11., by substituting for the box in
they were deposited a box precisely similar, was brought
up for re-examination. Another German named Laurence,
who was apprehended as the person who went out of the shop
with the property, leaving on the counter the box containing a
few foreign copper coins, was also brought up, and placed at
the bar by the side of Wasserman. A great number of trades-
men were present during the investigation.
The shopman of Mr. Middleton having detailed the circum-
stances of the robbery in a minute manner, stated that
Lawrence was the man who first en'ered the shop, and selected
the watches and chains, and that Wasserman, while Laurence
appeared to be engaged in tying up the watches, walked in for
the purpose of buying the article of the lowest price in the
house, giving to the accomplice the opportunity of performing
the trick effectually.
, Alderman GIBS—Did the prisoners seem to know each
other? Shopman—Not at all. When I cut open the box
left upon the counter, and found that there was nothing in it
except copper coins, I ran after the prisoners, but succeeded in
catching only Wasserman. The other was subsequently ap-
prehended by a policeman.
Alderman GIBBS.—Are you certain of Laurence's identity?
Shopman.—l have not the least doubt of it.
Frederick Lyas, coffee and chop-house keeper in Old Comp-
ton street, stated, that he knew both prisoners and Wasserman
was a lodger of his. They were acquainted with each other,
and to witwess's knowledge Laurence had called to inquire for
the prisoner twiee before and twice after the robbery took
place, and appeared to be particularly anxious to know whether
the prisoner had returned home on the day of the robbery.
Alderman GIBBS.— Du you know of what trade or profession
the prisoner is?
Witness. —He has represented to me that he was a merchant,
and came occasionally from abroad to purchase goods.
Laurence then said—'• I confess that I am guilty of the
offence, but I assure you that Wasserman is quite innocent and
knows nothing at all about it."
A policeman stated that Laurence ha:l mentioned to him
that he (Laurence) had sold the -matches for 201., at auction-
rooms near Covent-garden Market.
Alderman GIBES—I commit both prisoners for trial.
The policeman said that some expenses had been incurred
by the prisoners in the Compter, and requested to be informed
whether those expenses were to be defrayed out of the money
found upon Laurence?
Alderman Glees replied, that the money found upon Lau-
rence must certainly be the produce of the robbery, and could
not be applied to such a purpose.
The policeman said that he had been obliged himself to pay
cab-hire, as the prisoners refused to walk.
Alderman ams—You must apply for your expenses to the
Court.
The prisoners were then committed for trial.
A young woman, named Catherine Boyd, was charged by
Mr. John Nathan, wholesale clothier, of Ebenezer-square,
under the remarkable circumstances detailed in the following
evidence:—
Mr. Nathan stated that he and his family had been for a
considerable time subjected to the most alarming and dan-
gerous annoyances, arising, as was ascertained, within a couple
of days, from the conduct of the defendant, who resided in
Angel-court, in the immediate neighbourhood of his house,
and amused herself by flinging stones, brickbats, and coals,
in at his windows. After much difficulty, and after the
whole of the public in that vic,nity were in a state of ex-
citement at the repeated smash ngs which had taken place,
she was detected atter having flung a large brickbat through
one of the windows, and a lump of coal through another.
Buett (a policeman), stated, that having been directed to
watch the complainant's premises, and the houses from which
it was suspected the missiles were thrown, he paid partieular
attention to the matter, but without effect for a long time,
although he went about in disguise. At last it occurred to
him to mark a brickbat, and drop it into the area of Ns. 4,
Angel-court, where the mistress of the defendant resided, and
from which Mr. Nathan suspected the formidable attacks were
made upon his windows. Soon afterwards he found the identical
brickbat he had marked in Mr. Nathan's yard; and Mr. Nathan
told him it had been thrown in by Catherine Boyd, whom her
suspected to be the offender. lie then watched and saw the
defendant heave a stone through another pane of glass in the
house, and instantly afterwards begin to iron an apron uncon-
cernedly at her window. A basket full of the stones thus flung
into the house was then produced.
Mr. Nathan said that having ascertained from what place the
missiles came, he watched from a spot which commanded a
view of the defendant's position, and he observed her, after
having cautiously looked round, dash a piece of coal at his
window, and then reseme her ironing job as if she had done
nothing.

Another witness confirmed the accusation beyond the shadow
of a doubt.

Alderman GIBBS .(to Mr. Nathan)—Pray what do you
know of the woman ? Mr. Nathan—She has been very trou-
blesome, and acted in a way I cannot speak of. She was for-
bidden my house, but I have nothing to say against her cha-
racter. In fact, she came and said that her sister who had
lived in my house, was dead, and she wanted money to
bury her. There was no truth in her statement.
The prisoner said that the window had never been broken
by her ; but the fact was, Mr. Nathan had a spite against her
on account of her sister. who had lived a servant in his family,
and who was now in the hall, with that gentleman's child in
her arms.

Mr. Nathan said he had letters in his possession to prove that
the charge of being the father of the defendant's sister's child
was utterly false.
Alberman Goss—Let the young woman be called in.
Elizabeth Boyd immediately made her appearance upon being
called, with a fine child in her arms; she appeared to be in
great affliction, and cried bitterly.
Alderman Giass—Whose child is that? Elizabeth Boyd—
Mr. Nathan's.

Alderman Grisas—Oh, it is ? Elizabeth Boyd--It is his,
upon my oath, and he knows it well.
Alderman Guns—Does he support it? Elizabeth Boyd--
Not at all ; my brother supports it.
Alderman GIBES—Have any steps been taken against him
by the parish? Elisabeth Boyd—Not to my knowledge.
Mr. Nathan solemnly declared that there was not a word of
truth in the accusation, and that he had a complete answer to
all she alleged against him. He begg, d that the Alderman
would ask her what his character was.
Elizabeth Boyd—l have to say of you that you took m•
innocent and young, and you know it.
Mr. Nathan—This is totally irrelevant and unworthy of any
notice. There is no truth whatever in her statement. It is
a charge which a vindictive person can easily make against
any one. She has a sweetheart as I can easily prove, and I
have documents to show that the accusation is altogether
groundless ; but the whole is unworthy of my notice.
Alderman Giaas—The offence of which the defendant has
been guilty, is one of a most dangerous nature, from which
loss of life might have arisen, and I shall inflict a very heavy
fine upon her. The question as to ber sister has nothing to do
with this, and if the girl has any complaint to make against
yon, she must apply to the parish officers of Whitee.apel, in
the workhouse of which the child was born. I fine the defen-
dant 3/. or three months' confinement for the damage she has
done, and she mu,t also find bail to keep the peace.
The Defendant—l hope the Almighty will inflict a heavier
fine upon him.
Mr. Nathan said he was ready to answer any charge that
might be made against him.
The defendant was then committed to prison.
CL.ERKENWELL.
A carpenter, named Joseph Westlake, was charged with an
attempt_ to murder his wife and children.