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London, England, 1827-12-13 00:00:00

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Islingenvi: opPaite • _. Ben-
et*, the prisoner, who bad been standing alone, lean,
ing against a post, sprang forward, snatched at
watch, sod Woke the chain hom it, with the seals a
key. Witness pursued him, but several persons in tb
alley tried to ship his progress, and the prisoner had
gained some yards before witness *mild come up to
bim. Prisoner turned to the right in the alley, and th
to thalort into Great Arthur-street. Had never I
sight of him but in turning the corner, and could
be mistaken In the person. The prisoner fell doirin i
West •Aithur-siftset, and witness himself fell just as h 4
came up to him. Roth rose, and the prisoner got had
another court, and raw into a house, into which witna4
went in. company. with a blacksmith. A woman, *4
they were going up stairs, called out, gi There is nobody
here but those who belong to the house.. I will not let
w
any person search my house without a arrant." Wit-
ness stopped, and a man went up stairs and shortly
came down with the prisoner. Witness seized him di-
rectly he saw him, and said, 44 This-is the villain who
has robbed me." Several-personified then surrounded
witness, and hustled him tiU be lost his hold of the
prisoner.
Robert Lock, constable of Sr. Luke's, apprehended
the prisoner at his lodgings. Prisoner asked what he
wanted him for, saying that he knew he was wanted
for a robbery in Goswell-street, botl. knew nothing
about it. -

A little boy, living• is Artbessetreet, heard the cry
of " esop thief„." and saw skis prisoner running staimy;'
and the paosecutor pursuit* him. Moth tell, and. the
prisoner then ran into a bane; and shortly after came
out again. Mr. Dowley seised him, staid said he had
rebhed.hiaa when be came out. Knew the prisoner
both..by name and sight, and was sore it was the same.
When Mr. Dowley had hold of the prisoner, two or
this* mon rushed in between them, and he got away ;
told the officers who the prisoner was, and saw' him
altameardsin the watch.house.
by Mr. Baiter—Had known the prisoner for five
sass before that by sight, but not to speak to him;
baterepee been examined in a Court before.
Japes Shearman, another boy, living in Arthur.
at emensborated this witness's testimony.
Catherine Baxter of Puna&oart, saw the prisoner
run inso-her father's house. Heard a stew in the pas-
semet and went to see; had never seen him in the house
Wm Shortly afterwards another man, whom witness
*peak was an officer; same up stairs. and taking the
Ilitrby the collar, said to hits, t. Yon are the man
et.; They went dims stairs together, and Mr.
Doyley seised the prisoner as berate stated. Knew the
Owner, by sight, had seen him often about Golden-
lane, that did not know his name. He, wanted to go
into the fast boor, but she occupier would not allow
him. Poisoner was very `muddy at that time, and
seemed as if he had been down.
The prisoner, in defence, said that he was innocent,
and that they (die witnesses) had all perjured themselves.
He called several witnesses to character, but none
appearef.
The RECORDSR, therefore, told him that, if they pre-
sented themselves, they should be received afterwards.
De then charged the Jury, who immediately returned
a verdict of “ Guilty of stealing from' the person, but
not with force and violence."
The Learned JUDGE then sentenced him to trans.
portation for Life, telling him that if be had been guilty
of any violence to the prosecutor to prevent his being
taken, he would have certainly been left for execution.
Titontas Osapowass, alias Derrick, and Williams Joisson.
alias Carter, were indicted for horse-stealing. The two
prisoners were convict- d on • Monday last.of stealing a
mare from Marshfield, in Gloucestershire. On that
occasion it was proved that they came to London loge
Om with two mares. in their possession, under circum-
stances which left no doubt of their having stolen,therta.
The evidence in this case was nearly the same.—Tbe
Jury found both prisoners Guilty.
NEW COURT.
The Sessions having ended, the Romaine., at four
&elect, passed sentence upon the prisoners tried during
tbet Session. The awful sentence of death was passed
apes% the follow i g:
Hovsesntmnnat.4erensiah Crawhy,Martin Blaney, HerwyWal-
ton, Thomas Edwards, Maria Smith, William Lorignsan, T •
Hough.
Hurremonomiso—Tbomas Chapman, elks Derrick, William
.ferfariMeialoas Caner, George Newman.
Winsimat itermear.:-Jasses Herring.
Kponaasr—James Famous; Thomas Milgrove Shepherd.
Nissans:a rams Triammumucur—Edwaid Purdcy.
VaittiliCl AMID MASIMMI Ms Wtra—Richard Ithisardess.
essatassa vans melt Paison—Williass Baker. This convict said
dim Si hoped that his case would be limited into othetwhe be was
rt saspierod man. He said skeet if another 'Mao; had bees pawns,
miltwow have been different.
ilscompea told him that Isis case had been narrowly watched
Ibri tee Jury and What be now stied was not a sufficient cause
Orlatidsiodglnest resold be remised. If be had any thing, how-
Sme.,4oldige la asitigsdoe of sentence. Ise might mid a petition ao
the Secretary of State, where it would be sure to meet with atten-
dee. The Court at present amid not hear any thing hither.
Star Luto as era Dvreuasowooau--,lohn Brooke, Rickard Hart,
Ilielshel alma, Merles Stanley. John Kihniarter, and Robert
The Luc prisoner addressed the Cosset at great length. He said
,tliat the prosecutor had sworn falsely asakm um. lie said he had
'been mniriised of stealing a purse and a 401. note; but Ad for the
pea he never sates it, and the note be picked op at the end of
Cheolesmews. He concluded by saying, ' I &dare Ism inno-
cent of the charge made against me."
The rirCOSDIR regretted that a perms standing is the awful si-
tuation the pHioner did, should accuse his prosecutor with perkily
'of the ver y wont kind. The jury who tried bin were folly satin
find of talogelk, and nothing which he could urge could alter the
antenci he was about to pass.
Th.e Learned [lacono's then exhorted the unhappy group to di-
rect their minds to an earnest application for mercy at a higher tai.
banal ; and then passed Me awful sentence of the LOW open them In
the usual way.
The following were ordered to be transported for
Nash, Denirl Driscoll, Mary, Leicester Wary Mason, John Stack.
Fomentan Yeaus.—Hariet Jones Tondisos, lames Khmers-
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fey, James Cuban, Henry Disnuor, George Coileity, Aden Cope,
Francis Anihnoe, Gwen Dail, Elisa Kiev Mansaset Prendergast ;
George DiViioo sad John 'Coleman, fee rokbing Mr. Galloway,
their employer.
Wit:kris Clitie-L-TMs piteener was earierletod of readeing a stolen
horse. and he is detained upon two charges of hoestorealing in tie,
-county of Hants.
Sows reana—George Wedge*. Frederick Bentley, Henry Hain.
*sand Flemming. John Roth. Hilwatd Whams, William Guyon,
John Weener, Thomas W borler. damsel L'Oosor„ John Sosish,J oho
- Ower. John Harris olio' • Welk, Joins Downes, John Caner. John
ling. Jolts Hotpot. Wiliam Brown, Henry Johanna, Samuel
Bak Penis Bergey. John llaitvan, Jet* lintseea. Wawa Flood,
Jam limit* Samuel Wilson, Jae Mattes. Jewett fiteeetwen,
William Petersen, Tltestaa Repaid', Jake Ileetridge, Theme
Ceeettills•Wallakaeeestildward Maar l'i Dwia, Mieftael
Jan Meta, James Liptak .766 HirrAm-dt, =m
Willie
Alettlittler Ana*, Lewd Pleepby, time Heres, Jobs
.toggillisesenesees,itnepleCaeseseeda, !key Leary, Mary Awn
• 141sztatioraift Jelmi Naletyolastip Fiescle, liens, Mess-1
Partridge, Jibe Yeas*. Ca‘eriee Doyle, Mary
ErMaililli *WOO. Jame' raeopson, Was. Hawkins,,
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Ma. 'Koala ;Pal iidicted for als4iseraj robbery.
Frshierie Mis Dowley stated, that at abautssiz o'clock
on the &ening of .the 2cf of Noveilbet; he was passing
up Doswell street with three Ladies, in the direction of
IsTiaiten: When he arrived opposite the end of Dell-