Star.
London, England, 1824-09-16 00:00:00

RaBBERY BY A SERVANT.

.Letitia Bickers' was indicted for stealing, on the 1&h of August,
in the parish of Chelsea, a variety of articles, the property of her
master and mistress, Mr. and Mrs. Balks, of Sloane-street. The
prisoner had lived for a short time in the family of the prosecutor,
and, on the day in question, sbscondcd early in the morning, taking
with her the property in question. She was subsequently met by
the prosecutor's wife, and thence taken to Bow-street. The Jury
found the prisoner Gviity.
NEW COURT.
(Before the Recoloaa).
Jibs Brew's, an old offender, was indicted for stealing twenty-
four tame pigeons, the property of James Davis. from his premises.
The prisoner was proved to be the principal in the robbery, and the
Jury found him Guteiy.
Mix Btpan, only 13 years slap, was indicted for stealing front
the person ef Charles flanker, a valuable shawl. This young of-
fender was also found Malty.
Gone Coiling, was also indicted for stealing certain ankles from
the person of George Newton, under circumstances of great aggra-
vation and impudence, The Jury found him Unity.

• The Aberdeen Theatre w•as opened nn Tuesday se'n-
night, and Mr. SINCf.AIa acted Prince Orfan'b, in the Opera of
Cabirtaie

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SEDITIOUS PUBLICAA''S.

CHAitoli OP DISTRIBUIGUNG THEM AMONGST THE

SOLDIERS AT WOOLWICH.

Monday, Mr. G. Hale, of Lambeth, formerly.a re-
spectable tradesman in the Strand, was charged before
Sir J. W EBB and the Rev. J. Miasma, at the Police-
office, Woolwich, with distributing to the soldiers in
those barracks, a number of seditious publications, tend-
ing to excite them to mutiny and discontent. The pri-
soner does not appear to be more than SO. and his dress
resembled that worn by the Quakers. He was appre-
hended on Saturday, in the Guard Room of the Bit--
racks. A number of privates and non-commissioned
officers appeared to support the charge against the-pri-
soner, who, it st as stated, had for the last seven months
been busily engaged in writing and distributing pam-
phlets amongst the soldiers and sailors, at all the bar-
racks and docks within 100 milet of London. Mr.
XlEssivErt told the accused that the charge against him
was of a serious nature, as he had been actively en-
gaged in endeavouring to induce the soldiery to throw
off their allegiance to their Sovereign, and to rebel
against their superiors. Mr. Hale denied that he hid
any such intention.

About eighteen pamphlets were produced, and seve-
ral bundles of similar publications unopened, whic'h had
been taken from the accused on his apprehension. 'Mel
bundles were marked " Chatham," " Maidstcnte," " Can-
terbury," •' Sandgate," " Dover," and "
Mr. MessivEß told the accused, that he was fearful
he was the tool or agent of a society of persons in Lon-
don ; and asked him if it was not his intention to have
distributed the contents of the several parcels to the
soldiery at the different places written on each enve-
lope? Mr. Mae replied, that there was nothing secret
about his conduct, and he did not hesitate to admit that
such was his intention.
Mr. Mossirsa—These publications. though they pretend to be
reiisious works, are of the most mischiaous tendency. What is
your object?
Mr. Ihle—My object is to put an end to war and bloodshed, and'

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the slaughter of my fellow-anen; and I advise the soldiers to obey
the word of Gon, rather than the orders of men.
Sir J. Wicra—l should like to know who you are?
Mr. Hale—l reside at No. 3, Thomas-place, Lambeth; and
have till lately kept a shpe and boot-warehouse us the Strand, and
in New-street, Covent-garden.

A drummer-boy at the Woolwich Barracks war
sworn; and stated that the accused, on Saturday morn-
ing last, gave him five pamphlets to distribute to his.
fellow. soldiers. He produced them : they were en-
titled The Two Opinions.
A corporal proved that the accused came to the gate
of the barracks on Saturday afternoon, and asked him if.
he might go into the barrack-rooms and distribute pam-
phlets ? He replied, that he had better ask the serjeant
of the guard. The accused then went into the guard-
room, and asked the serjeant if he might distribute
some pamphlets among the privates ? 7he serjeant re-
plied that he had better not ; and at that moment the
privates put out their hands, and the accused gave them
some of the works, which the witnesses produced.
The Magistrates now called on Mr. Hale to find bail ;
but he said he should not find bail, for he had corn.
mitted no offence, either legal or moral.
Sir J. WEBB told him it was not for him, an ignorant
person, to expound the laws. lie had violated a statute
by omitting the printer's name on the pamphlets; by
which he had subjected himself to penalties •mounting
to several hundred pounds.
Mr. Hale gave the name of a printer in Shoe-lane;
and said he knew they were afraid of meeting him upon
the merits of his works, and if Government prosecuted
him for the unintentional omission pointed out, it was
an act most cruel and cowardly.
Sir J. Walla told him Government was inclined to
act tpvi ands him with lenity, and the only object was to
stop him in so illegal and dangerous a course. He
wished him (Mr. Hale) to say, whether he would desist
from publishing these pamphlets if he were set at libel ty ?
Mr. Hate—" If I were set at liberty now, I would distribute
them again, and am ready to answer fur what I have done before
any tribunal. Answer me by arguments, and not by threats."
The Magistrate agreed to transmit to the Secretary
.for the Home Department, the documents taken from
the prisoner, to have the opinion of Government how to
'proceed ; and the accused was remanded. The Magis-
trates informed him that they should not send him to a
prison, but he should remain in custody of a constable
at a taster p, as it was far from their wish to place a man
of respectable appearance amongst the wretched crea-
tures in the cage.
Yesterday Mr. Hale .was again brought up on the ap-
plication of a friend of the accused, to obtain the precise
charge against him. The Magistrates first refused to
say what he would be ultimately charged with, whether
for sedition or for the omission of the printer's name;
that it would depend on instructions from London.
Sir J. Wass said the Magistrates were responsible if they acted
illegally, and asked if he was a professional man ?
He replied that he was not : but be should bring one on behalf
of the prisoner on the re-examination.
It was stated that Mr. Hale had expended in a few months £2OO
in bilk, placards, and pamphlets, addressed to the Army and Navy.
'the Magisuates told him that if he would find sureties to answer
the charge, and for his good behaviour in future, they would set him
at liberty. He refused to trouble any friend to bail him, and was
remanded for final examination this day.
It was stated that the accused had thrown hand-bills with his
books over the barrack walls at Kensington, Regent's Park, &c.
The bill was. this—" Soldiers! Listen to the voice of trutb, the
voice or Goo, ere it be too late. War is contrary to GOD'S word
and the Christian religion."

The front of the new Ts easui y, io nuliament-street, is
to by adorned with •oluted pillars.

The following letter, dated from Callao, April 20,
is curious, as shewing that the troops who delivered up ,
that fortress to the Spaniards were deceived into that
act of treachery, and that there was little prospect of
their remaining long attached to their new masters :
" Of course you have heard of the unfortunate business
of the sth of February last. This the Spaniards w ish
to attribute to the love of Ferdinand ; but the fact is,
that the soldiers forming the detachment of the arm)
of the Andes, disgusted with the conduct of.their Chiefs,
to whom they attributed the state of misery and poverty
to which they were reduced, demanded in the first in-
stance the payment of their arrears, without having ail
idea whatever of joining with the Spaniard. Unfortu-
nately, their own officers having been placed in confine.
meat, and the men therefore being left without their
usual advisers, some of the Spintish prisoners took ad-
vantage of this, and persuaded them, that after their in•
subordinate conduct towards the Patriot authorities, all
hope of reconciliation must be at an end ; and that,
hatever might be the promises made as the pi ice of their'
submission, they never would be fulfilled when the Pa;
triots had the power in their own haods ; at the same
time pointing out the advantages which would attend a
union with the Spaniards. On this persuasion the troops
yielded, and gave up the fortress; but the garrison are
nut, and cop never be, Cordial blends w ith the Spaniards."

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ORtHING, SEPTEMEER i 4.
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The weather of the preceding week has been very .unfavostlifile
for the latter harvest; and although the wheat has beets got in in
very fine condition, the frequent rains subsequently will, we fear,
injure not only the barley and oats already cut, but also the stand-
ing crops, and particularly on wetlands. The town is at this time
as full as we ever knew it to be at this period of the season; and
although the weather produces occasional checks to its gaiety, the
moment the atmosphere is clear all is bustle and aniinatson.—
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Spooner's and &afford's Libraries maintain their wonted atiractioos
every evening—music, singing, log, Ike. forming the prominent fea-
tures of amusement. Murray's Bazaar is much r.-sorted to, u a
fashionable lounge, during the day, who is constantly adding to his
beautiful collection of foreign curiosities.

SPORTING ELLIGENCE.

LEICESTER RACES.--Se'rv. 15.
The Gold Cup, value 100 gs. ten gisbicribers, thrice round the
coupe.
Mr. Heatheote's b. h. Reindeer .
llr. 11. Danvers's h. c. Cotute d'Artois

Colima Wilson's, by Soothsayer • 3
RACES.-:-SE'rr. 14.
, The King's Plate, 100 gs. four mile heats, was walked over by
Mr. West'sbr. h. Sharper.

A Sweepstakes of CS sots. each, two years old. Last half mile.
Lord Anson's f. Miniature 1
Mr. Mytton's h. e. by Manfred 2
Colonel Yates's b. c. Sir John 3

ISTORTHAIIPTON RACES.—Sree. 15.
Gold Cup, value 100 gs• by Subscribers of logs. each, twice round.
Lord Spencer's b. m. Isabella - 1
Lord Althrii?'s b. h. Vision 2
Mr. Alaberly s b. tn. by Orville a
COULSTON MOOR RACES (OXON.)—Sari. 14.
The Coniston Stakes of 7gs. each, was won by Mr. Adamson 's
Amelia, beating sii others. Two only were placed.
Hunters' Stakes of seven sow. each, with 10 added. Heats, two miles.
Hillr. Houldswdreh's Tally ho 4 1-2 1
tot. •:lennings's Forester . 5 2 1 2
Mr. L. Houverie's Jemitna . 1 4 5 3
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Capt. North's Iludihras . 2 3 4 dr
Mr. Itoden's Fortune-teller . 3 dr
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Mr. lhatt'S Logic . • • . 6 dr
Three others were distanced. Every heat was nicely won.
ABF.RbEEN RACES.—Seer. 10.
The Caledonian Welter Stakes of 50gs. each, lOgs. ft. for all
ages. Two miles.—Mr. Farquharson's Meeta walked over.
A Plate of 50 sous. added to a Subscription of 10 soya each, two
milei...-Lord Kennedy's b. c. Negociatur walked over.
The whole concluded with a hack race, which afforded good sport.

PEDESTRIANISM.
The race between :tleggot and Raines, nine times round the Mil-
ton Race Course, Hants, took place on Tuesday, for W 0 sovereigns,
and it was as finely contested a race as ever was seen. The betting
was nearly even; hut Raines, the Staffordshire man, for choice,
against his Yorkshire opponent. The start took place at different
ends of the two miles, and it was a neck and neck race until orgy
the end, when Raines won cleverly.

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