The Sun.
London, England, 1842-02-17 00:00:00

IN LIE FETCHING,

The insolvent's application to be discharged was opposed by
Mr. Woodruffe, on behalf of Mr. David Davis, a coachmaker,
carrying on business in 'W igmore street, Cavendish-square.
The opposing creditor said that, in the year 1839, the insolvent
came to him, and stating himself to be a very extensive ship.
owner trading to Hobart Town, and the possessor of numerous
houses and large tracts of land, the❑ purchased a number of car-
riages for shipment to that place, Reference being given to Messrs.
Gordon, of Billiter-square, who gave a most satisfactory answer,
he accepted a bill in payment for the amount, and the goods
were taken away. Soon afterwards the insolvent returned to Van
Diemen's Land, where he remained Dearly a year before he came
back to England. In the mean time the bill was dishonoured, and
the insolvent executed a bill of sale of his property in favour of the
Messrs. Gordon, and he (the opposing creditor) being apprehensive
he was about to leave the country, caused him to be held to bail
upon a Judge's order.
Charles John Miller, the steward on board the Sir George
Arthur, deposed that the ship was the property of the insolvent,
and likewise to his possession of property at Ilobart's Town,
and his son in .law keeping the Waterloo Hotel there.
Mr. WOODROFFE cross-examined the insolvent at considerable
length respecting the disposal of several vessels, of which he had
been proprietor at Hobart Town and Sydney, but elicited nothing
material, when the Learned Counsel said, after hearing the very
fair and straightforward evidence of the insolvent, no one could for
a moment think of attaching any blame to him.
Mr. Commissioner 11EvNomis said, from the evidence, the in-
solvent appeared to have been deeply injured, and that without a
suspicion of dishonesty. He should therefore order his discharge
forthwith.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.
BOW-STREET.

SINGING IN A WORKROUSE PUNISHABLE.—Five girls, attired in
the blue check garb, which plainly told that the wearers belonged to
the workhouse, were charged with being disorderly and creating a
disturbance in St. Giles's Workhouse.

Mr. Buckstone, the governor of the workhouse, a gentleman
whose rubicund visage pretty clearly betokened an inordinate love
for the creature-comforts of life, stated that the girls were all very
riotous always, but on Tuesday particularly so.
The MAUISTRATE— Well, but you must specify a particular charge.
Begin with the first now. What's her name, and how old is she?
The girl alluded to, who was a good.looking piece of humanity,
and appeared to make very light of the worthy governor's charge,
replied in a bold tone that her name was Phoebe Baldwin, and her
age was 20.

Buckstone—She is a very bad girl, your Worship ; she has only
been out of prison two months.

Phoebe—No, I aint ; he always fixes every think on me.

MAGISTRATE—She seems a strong girl she ought to be at work.
But come to the charge. Buckstone—Last night she was a-sing-
ing songs, and snaking a noise. I sent to 'em several times to de-
sist, but they didn't mind me no snore than if I was nothing.

The Beadle of the workhouse corroborated the evidence of the
other functionary. Ile could swear " the gals was a singin',"
though he could not catch the precise words.
The MAGisTR&TE—I want something particular ; for instance,
it would be a grave charge, if, in a place like a workhouse, where
su many young people congregate, these,girls sang indecent songs:;
and I could punish them.
The Beadle said their language, generally speaking, was very
indecent.

The MAGISTRATE—It seems to me that there would be nothing
easier then to keep that place in order. There is a Magistrate
always sitting here, and if you bring them here on any specific
charge we will punish them. Now Phoebe.
Phwbe then entered into her defence, in a speech containing
more words than sense. We endeavour to give her own words :
Please yer worship, I was a scouring all day yesterday. I never
made no noise. Flatter prayers we sung the' Hold ON'S at oine.'
The bed bell hadn't rung then ; the Governor comes, and he says,
' Now go to bed, there's good gals,' which we went to bed. I
was in bed, and the Governor cum and made me get up. The
Governor always goes agin me; I don't know what's the reason."
The MAGISTRATE—You always go on singing, which is contrary to
the Governor's order, and consequently disorderly. I shall send
you to the House of Correction for 14 days. The tender and de-
licate Phoebe was then removed.

Sarah Ralph, the next girl, had abo been In prison before. She
did not appear suite so incorrigible as her predecessor (Phoebe),
wherefore the worthy Magistrate sentenced her to only six days'
imprisonment.
The other three girls were dismissed. One of them complained
that she could have a place, only she could not get any clothes to
go in ; a lady wanted her for a servant in a place where she had
been four months before.

The Governor said it was not in his power to give them clothes
that rested with the overseer ; many of the girls if they got the
clothes would sell them directly they left the workhouse.
The MAGISTRITE—If you don't give the girls clothes when they
can get places, you may keep them till the end of their lives.
The Governor again stated that it rested solely with the overseer.
The worthy Magistrate recommended that the girl's case should
be brought before the board.
The girl, who appeared truly gyaleful, thanked the Magistrate
for his recommendation, and she, in company with the other two,
left the office in charge of the workhouse functionaries.