Star.
London, England, 1818-09-18 00:00:00

POLICE.

Usttoot HALL—Mr. lt. Parry, of Liverpool, applied
to the Sitting Magistrate for assistance, under the
following circumstances : A young man, named John
Roberts, a relation of the applicant, had been for a
considerable time a Clerk in the Ordnance Office at
the Tower. About three months ago he obtained
leave of absence for two months. The period had
expired, and he had not returned .to the. Office. This
being known to his friends, occasioned the most alar-
ming anxiety. Mr. P. on his arrival in London, ap-
plied at the house where the young man lodged,
which was kept by a Mrs. Baker, her son, and two
daughters. He was there informed that Mr. Roberts
disappeared about a fortnight ago, and had not since
been heard of. One of tilt young women stated, that
she saw him go down Kennington-lane. They ad-
mitted that Mr. R. had left his box and clothes at his
apartment, but refused to allow Mr. Parry to see
them. They said it was their intention to advertise the
property, Mr. P. could not obtain a sight of Mrs.
Baker, the mistress of the house. It was stated, that
she left her house about a fortnight ago. Mrs. B.'s
son said, he had frequently head Mr. It. talk of de-
stroying himself. The object of the application was
to obtain the trunks and papers of the young man,
which might contain some document to sliew whether
he had entertained the intention of committing sui-
cide. The Magistrate directed one of the Officers to
accompany Mr. P. to the house of Mrs. Baker, and
assist him in examining the trunks and papers, which
being done, they returned, and stated, that the search
had been unsuccessful. Mr. P. expressed his intention
of continuing his exertions until he procured :Arne
satisfactory intelligence of his lost relation.
MA R LBO ROLTGII-STREET.—DA biDYI2II EXTRAOR-
DINA RY!—A scene of the most ludicrous description
was exhibited at this Office, yesterday, by the appear-
ance of a pair of the completest Dandies that can be
well conceived.
Samuel Rolan, a little fellow of about four feet
nine inches, tightly laced and decked with a pair of
terrific mustachios, &c. preferred a charge of assault
against James Palmer, a brother dandy, of gigantic.
stature, and most ambitiously genteel. The com-
plainant stated, that Mr. Palmer came to his lodg-
ings, being 5, Queen-street, Edgware-road, and ac-
cused him with being the author of an anonymous
letter. Upon complainant's denying it, Palmer
knocked him down, and treated him in a very un-
gentlemanly manner.
The defendant being called upon for his defence,
was a considerable time adjusting his cravat, which
covered his chin ; at length, rising gracefully on tip-
toe, and placing his glass to his eye, he simred out
that the complainant, a mere miller's son, had inso-
lently sent him an anonymous letter, upbraiding him
with living upon his parents' who he said were do-
mestic servants in Lord Somers's family ; and 'pose
honour, Sir, this is too much for-a-gentleman to bear;
the case must most certainly be investigated.
Mr. Rolan.—Sir, the state of the case is this : My-,
self and Mr. Palmer were both intimate with Colonel
Kelly, who having, as well as other gentlemen of my
acquaintance, dismissed Palmer, ir has excited his
anger and jealousy.
Jeremiah Moore, a publican, residing in Newn-
ham-street, said, that being sent for to attend on Mr.
Itolan, he went to his lodgings in Queen-street. He
found the two gentlemen in the garret, which Mr.
Rolan occupied, inflamed with passion, neither beillg
able to spoilt to•him. After some time, Mr. Palmer
(Allred Idm to Gill a coach, which- ks accordipgly