Star.
London, England, 1829-11-14 00:00:00

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.

BOW-ST R KEY.
Yesterday mo ning a poor soldier. named John Bath, together
with his wife and siu children, were brought before Mr. SIIIISHULL
and Mr. &crew by sir. Thomas, Superintendent of Police,
who stated that he bad found the unfortunate family wandering

about St. Giles's parish in a state of utter destitution, being with-
out a place wherein to obtain shelter or food to eat. Derain%
them objects of charity, he had them taken to the watchhouse, and
there not only supported them with proper refreshment, but al-
lowed them a separate room to repose in.
The poor soldier stated that he was a native and a freeman o
Bristol, to which place be was prosecuting his weary way when
taken into custody by Mr. Thomas. The greater part of his life
bad been spent in the army, and he had fought in almost every
battle that took place on the Continent, and terminated his mili-
tary career en the plains of Waterloo, having been soon afterwards
discharged from the service. He subsequently married, and his
family increasing beyond his means of supporting them, his affairs
ultimately fell into decay. During the last three weeks he bad been
staying at Woolwich, but on applying fur a pass there, he obtained
a few shillings and was sent about his business. the Magistrate to
whom he applied staring that the palish was too poor to be at thi
expense that would be necessary tot passing so large a family.
Mr. Minimum. remarked that this method of getting rid of a
burden was bet too often resorted to, and asked the poor soldier if
he had got a medal?
The poor soldier instantly produced his only remaining treasure,
which he said he would only part from with life.
Air. Thomas asked whether there was not a fund at this office
applicable to such objects ?
Mr. blussuotx replied in the affirmative, but said be could not
draw on it for more than half a crown. _

Mr. BECZET observed, that it was the wish of many charitable
individuals to erect an Asylum for housekss wanderers at the West
end of the town ; and, if the Commissioners of the New Police
would but give it encouragement, he (Mr. Beckett) had no doubt
that such an establishment would speedily be formed.
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Mr. Thomas said, he was convinced the Commissioners would
have great pleasure In promoting so laudable au object.
The Rev. Mr. Beckwith humanely gave the poor soldier a trifle,
to which the Magistrate added 61. 6d. with directions that himself
and his family should be taken to Marlborough-street, when the
Magistrates would order St. Giles's parish to pass them home.
MARY-LA-BONNR.

Davis, a Jew clothes salesman, residing in Mary-la-bonny-lane,
was yesterday brought before the Presiding Magistrate, Mr. Holl-
ins.. charged with feloniously receiving a gold watch, four gold
rings, a gold brooch, and other articles, knowing them to have been
stolen, and to be the property of Mr. Alexander Mann, a fish-
monger, residing in Connaught-terrace, Regent's Park.
It may be rembered that, on the 4th of September, Mr. Mann
was ribbed by a boy In his employ, named Clegg, who absconded
with a gold watch, a gold brooch, foot gold rings, a watch key, a
pair of sugar tongs, and a silver spoon. The boy was subsequently
apprehended, committed from this Office, tried, and convicted at
the last Old Bait y Sessions, and at present lies under sentence of
death in Newgate for that offence.
Mr. Mann deposed that he was robbed of the above-mentioned
articles on the 4th of September, and they had not been found on
the apprehension of the former prisoner.
Thomas Harris, a lad residing in Mary-la-bonne-lane, deposed
that, Shout Bartholomew-fair time, (the 4th of September,) he
was standing in Oxford street, at the corner of a livery-stable
yard, where the former prisoner, Clegg, came up to him and
asked him to go with him for a walk into the fields. The wit-
ness complied, and they proceeded as far as Harper's-heldi,
where Clegg turned up some ground with his hands, and about
a foot from the surface of the earth took our four gold rings, a
gold brooch, a table-spoon, and a pair of sugar-tongs (the witness
did not see him take out a watch). Clegg then asked him to sell
the articles for him, but he refused, and ultimately, on another lad
joiaing them, he left the party, but again met Clegg some hours
afterwards, who gave him a shilling, and skewed hint a new pair of
trousers which be said he had just bought.
Charles Price deposed that be met the prisoner Clegg, who
asked what would be the best place at which, to sell any thing ?
Witness replied, some Jew's shop ; and they accordingly went
to Marpla-bonne-lane; and entered the clothes'-shop of the pri-
soner Davis, who consented to purchase the goods. Clegg
then accordingly gave to him a gold watch, and the other ar-
ticles ; and witness was most positive in his declaration of hav-
ing seen the articles in the possession of Davies. Witness imme-
diately went out, and Clegg afterwards informed him that the pri-
soner Davis had given bias twelve shillings for the things. He
also had on a pair of cord trowsets, which he said be had bought
there.
Mr. Isaacs, sen. who attended for the prisoner, -objected to
the amount of money, stated to have been received, as not being
evidence. _ _

The prisoner was held ta bail to answer the charge.
HATTON-GARDEN.
Two men, named Frauds Burt and Ames Coale, were on Thurs-
day night sent to Eagle-street watch-house, Debasing to C clic/Woo,
in custody of an officer, by Mr. Lam. the Magistrate. Shortly
afterwards Mr. LAING himself appeared at the watch-house, and
gave them in charge for being drunk and disorderly in Middle-row,
Holborn. The men denied that they were either drunk or dis-
orderly. Yesterday morning the prisoners were brought before
Mr. Lasso and Mr, Sergeant Szu.os.
Mr. LAW. (to Burt)—What are you, Sir 3—A brush-maker.
Mr. LAnto (to Castle)—And what are you, Sir ?—f am also a
brusil-maker.
Mr. Lauto—l have a great mind to make you find bail for
your conduct on Thursday night; vas language wag shameful;
you are this time discharged.
The prisoners were nut asked in any way to meet the charge,
and left the Office, after having been locked up all night. ,
UNION-HALL.
Yesterday, Wbilcher. pained Sirsessell,testding lit the New-cut,
and his journeyman,were brought before Mr: Hose, charged with
having committed a vinteut assault on a young Lady, the daughter
of a Lieutenant in ske Navy.,
The, complainant stated, that !he went to the defendant's shop
for the jiurtiose` oft ordering 'blame a small 'joint of 'tituttbn.
Hitias"sebited the meat; she requested' able of the fat to be
eat p btst.ahia was refused by thi butebei, who,. with his
ic•tirasYlffiso. reftll6cmPO. abuli9L,P, afliactielizt
her by the most . opprdbrious names. sae enaekeoures to
make her way out of the place, but was prevented by the two