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Wojteitimuturr.--Artsz Vomit Teems,
About twelve o'clock yesterday, Mr. Phillips and his
non, together with some of the Officers of St. Luke,
'Parish, appeared, agreeably to the Magistrates' or-
der of Monday, and soon afterwards Mr. Kimpton
and Elizabeth Payne entered the Office.
Mr. MAINWARING, the Presiding Magistrate, ob-
served, that as they had gone so far into the investi-
tion of this subject, it was impossible to abandon it
without coming to some satisfactory determination.
It was, therefore, requisite that they should court
complete elucidation. He was surprized that no one
appearedfrom the Parish of St. Clement Danes. It
was particularly necepary that the two Surgeons,
who were here on a former day, should have ap-
peared on the present occasion. He understood that
the other Surgeon who saw the deceased, previous to
her removal, was to have appeared this day. It was
not to be supposed that persons were to trifle with
the jurisdiction of this Court. There were two points
which pressed for consideration. The one was as to
the veracity of the younger Phillips, and that of
Elizabeth Payne, respecting the direction given fur
placing the deceased upon the steps of the Work-
house. The other point related to the evidence of
the Surgeon who had seen the deceased prior to her
going to St. Clement Danes. The Public were still
in suspense, and the case ought not to rest in its pre-
sent situation. It was material to the parties them-
selves that it ought not to rest, and more especially
as the Magistrates were not satisfied.
Mr. SWAIM, jun. who was also on the *ench, ob-
sei'ved, that he had not read the evidence, and, there-
fore, he took this opportunity of reading the deposi-
tions.—Mr. Phillips, jun. here intimated that the de-
ceased was never taken out of the coach.
Mr. MAINWARING remarked, that whether she
was or was not taken out of the coach, did not affect
his conduct in giving the directions imputed to him.
Elizabeth Payne said, she was quite sure as to Mr.
Phillips, jun, giving her those directions, as he had
expressed them repeatedly.
Mr. Phillips, jun. here noticed, that the evidence
of Elizabeth Pa) ne was invalidated, by her having
contradicted herself.
Mr. MAINWARINt observed, he must say, in be-
half of the young woman, that he could discover no
motive, or object of interest, which could affect her
veracity. Her" whole conduct was entitled to respect ;
it was remarkable for humanity :hewn to a poor wo-
man, who became known to her in consequence of
being in the same house accidentally.
Elizabeth Payne—Mr. Phillips, jun. has thought
proper to charge me as being bribed to act as I have
done.—Mr. Phillips, jun.—l never did.
Mr. MAINWA ft:km—We cannot have any alterca-
tion here. I understand that Elizabeth Payne never
applied to Mr. Phillips since, but for the purpose of
getting the coach-hire.
Elizabeth Payne—l never applied for anything
else, and I never yet received that.
Mr. Phillips, jun. objected; to Elizabeth Payne's testi-
mony, observing, that the first time she made her,
deposition, she stated that his father had offered her
an order for St. Luke's Workhouse; but the next
time she denied he had ever made any such order.
Elizabeth Payne, in explanation afterwards, showed
that she understood Mr. Phillips, sen. to have pro—
mised her an order for St. Clement's Workhouse,
when, in fact, Mr. Phillips adverted to an order
of removal.

A conversation ensued, in which it was admitted
by the parties, on both sides, that the deceased ex-
pressed • that she had no doubt whatever but they
would take het into St. Clement's Workhouse, with-
out an order of removal.

Mr. MAINWARING said, the question was still
before them, and they were bound to inquire how
her death had arisen ?

Mr. Phillips observed, that the evidence of the
medical men before the Coroner was satisfactory.
Mr. MistsweatNo--No, the evidence of the medi-
cal men is not satisfactory to my mind. Indeed, one
'of them admitted here that her death had ,been acce-
lerated. He further observed, that the presence of
these medical men was absolutely necessary. The
story of Elizabeth Payne told for itself, and unless
she had something about her beyond his discernment,
he saw nothing but humanity in her conduct. She
had acted in the kindest manner towards a person, to
whom she was, in fact, a sttanger. She had waited
upon her for hours in the cold, and he could ascribe
to her no other motive, but that of mere philanthropy.
He thought, too, that until the Public were quite
satisfied, the character of Mr. Phillips, jun. would
not be properly cleared up.
Mr. SWAM said, the decision of the Jury was no
ground for stopping or altering the investigation
before them.

It was at length ordered, that the proceedings in
this case be adjourned, and that notice be given to
the two Surgeons of St. Clements, the Dispensary
Surgeon.of St. Luke's, and Mr. Shepperd, the Over-
seer, requiring their attendance at the same time.
DESPERATII HIGMWAY ROBBERY AND ASSAULT
VON Poierca Ourcaaa.--About three o'clock on
Sunday afternoon, as Mr. Coleman, of St. Saviour's,
gouthwark, was going along Kent-street, in the Bo-
rough, he was knocked down by a man, who robbed
him of nineteen shillings and sixpence in silver, and
then ran away. As soon as Mr. Coleman got up, he
pursued the robber, and succeeded is laying hold of
him by the collar, but be was knocked down by him
a second time ; Mr. Coleman still kept his hold, and
would have overpowered the villain, had not two
mote of the gang come up at the time, who beat
him in a most shocking manner, rescued their com-
panion, and all ran off in different directions. As
soon as Mr, Coleman recovered himself, he gave in-
formation of the robbery to George Goff and Signal,
Police Ogcers, who, from the.description given of
the villains, repaired to a notorious house in Mint:.
are* well known as a rendezvous for thieves and
other desperate characters, where they found a man,
named George Barret, who answered the description
of the robber ; he was in company with twenty or
thirty other notorious characters of both sexes. The
Officers took Barret into custody, and as they were
Conveying him along the passage out of the house,.
they were followed by a number of the gang, who
attacked Apra and rescued the prisoner' and brought.
hiin back into the tap-room. Goff then said to E4g;
nal, "'lf you assist ism we will not lose our prisoner,
unless we lose our lire Signal agreed. They both

returned itßu the tip-tootn, ;mar*: to secure the:.
prisoner, when a most desperate battle ensued ; tht.
tables were upset, and many blows and cuts given
on both- sides ; several of the gang were disaliied,
and others put to flight ; Goff, the officer, had four
of his fingers cut across with some sharp instrument,
and Bignal received a desperate -cut on his head
through his hat • he was taken to a surgeon to have
his wound. dressed ; but they secured George Barret,
for the robbery, and Jiffies Mai tin and Ralph Smith,
who were most active in the rescue, and the assault
upon them. Andrew Palmer' and a man nined
king, were also apprehended for the same rohbery,
by Lockey; the officer, and his assistants. On Thur,-
day, the five prisoners were brought before .Mr.
EvANce, the Sitting Magistrate, at Union Hall, for
examination, where Mr. Coleman, the prosecutor,
attended, and identified George Barret, Andrew Pal-
mer, and Kiag, to be the three men who beat and
robbed him, in Kent-street, as already stated. 'rite
charge being sworn to, the three wete tully commit-
ted to take their trials at the next Assizes for Surrey.
James Martin and Ralph Smith, the other two of the
gang, were committed for want of bail, charged with
assaulting the Officers when in the execution cf
their duty.

Yesterday morning, about six o'clock, the neigh-
bourhood of Kensington was thrown into considerable
alarm, in consequence of a fire breaking out in tl:e
house of Mrs. BALLYMORZ, a Lady of 10 tune resid-
ing at No. 18, Phillitnore-place. Kensiogton. It com-
menced in the kitchen, where it was discove:-ed at as
alarming height by the watchman, who instantly
gave the alarm, and disturbed the inn, net of the
house, some of whom ran out nearly in a state of nu-
dity, and were necessited to take tel..ge in the
neighbouring houses. The flames rapkiy spread
through the different apartments, previous to the ar-
rival of the engines ; but on their arriving, and
receiving an excellent supply of water, they played
actively for two hours, and got the fire under. The
interior of the house, and all the furniture and proP
perty were de‘troyed. • ,
Thursday night, about twelve o'clock, a fire broke
out in the premises of Mr. ShIALIN COUI et., at Neck-
inger• row, Dockhead. It 'originated-in the cooper.:
age, in consequence of some of the chips baring
caught fire. The whole of the ceoperagt was, de.
stroyed, and considerable damage besides was done,
before the flames were extinguished:

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