The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1835-02-06 00:00:00

LIVaRPOOL POLICE.

Teasnay.—(Before the MaYoe and Alderman LEY 1.11.3 D.)
.• Elizabeth Heseltine, a• servant- in the employ
.of Daniel
Owens, of Key-court, Vouteuoy-street, was coininitted tor. trial
for stealing a sovereign and a.iiiiiWng the property of ;her was-
ter,. with which she absconded..
A known thidf named William BroWn was committed for
stealing a silver spoon, the proPerty of Bit:hard Rigby, a p.ub-
licau Fonteuoy-street. The prisoner it.appears went. into
the house under the pretence of drinking,.and seeing the spoon.
-in the glass he walked out of the hotise with it ; but being de-
tected he was brought back and given into custody.
PLATIs; I{olll3lik Y.—A lists nainedJohn.d ones was placed at
the bar charged with stealing a silver cream jug, a quantity of
silver spoons, and a pair of sugar tongs, the property of Eliza-
•beth Silverwood, a- publican, in Sweetnig-street. The (prisoner
was a lodger in the complaisant's house, .amid on Saturday
morning iast he took the opportunity, during the absence of the
landlady from the bar, to steal the articles mentioned,. which lie
pledged at Mr. Bighan's, pawnbroker, of 111aryboue. The pri-
mmer was subsequently apprehended at Wuvertree, with the
tickets of the property in possession.. The prisoner had
committed a similar felony at the house of Mr. Kay in Sir
Thoinas's-huildings.—Committed.
A man named Timothy Suilivau was committed for stealing
and pawning a blanket, two sheets, and a pillow case, the pro-
perty of Miss Johustuue, of Dickinson-street, with whom he
Ridged. •
• Tomas Graham, a fellow of bad character, was sent for trial
for.stealing a top-coat, a shawl, and cloak, the property of Eli-
zabeth Hanlon, of Bolan's-court, Plumbe4trect. The thief it
appears took, advantage of the absence of the complainant, who
had left her house for a tew minutes unprotected whilst she
fetched some water. He was, however, detected with the goods
in his possession..
WEDNESDAY.—(Before the Mayon and Alderman LEY,LAND.)
George Woods, a man in the dress of a joiner, was charged
with stealing a quantity of deal boards, the property of Messrs.
Foster and Stewart. It appears that about ten.O'elock on Mutt-
day night a whinan named Mercer observed the prisOnar .take
from the Old lnfirinary Yard three large uoards which had been
used in the formation of a hustings for the late election. She
gate information to Owens, the captain of the watch, who ap-
prehended him.
The boards were identified by Bateman, foreman to Messts.
Foster and Stewart; and Vie prisoner wascomniitted.
• Two young girls, sisters, named Margaret and Ana M'Clean,
were committed for stealing a coral necklace from.themeek of a
child belonging to a Mrs. Skevy, of Lituekan-lane. on Monday
last. The prisoners were discovered to have pawned them with
a Mrs. Siliard, of London-road. . .
Housk RODISERY.—Henry Eyre, one 'of tltc noinerous gang
of juvenile thieves that infest the town, was cliargell,iWith -enter-
ing a dwelling-house and stealing , therefrom. A ,SUk4.llo.y of
wearing apparel.
Waite, wife of Henry Waite, of Grosytirttor7street,
said that. on the preceding night, a little past six o'elotic, she'
left the house, leaving no person to mindit, having•lock'ed the
door. She returned about eight o'clock and saiy a lighted
candle iii the parlour, and the kitchen door open, She wins
going iu, when the prisoner pushed up the parlour window and
came through into the street. Assistance was
.procured and.
the prisoner secured min the spot. On examining the house
witness found a large quantity of %veining apnarei tied up in'
bundles, ready to carr) away.—Coinniitteth
YESTEILDA r.—(Befure the MAYOR:)

PLATE ROBLER Y.-AN iNCUIt ULU IBLE
Hughes, a determined .apparently not more than
thirteen years of age, whoselice being covered with soot gave
him the appearance of a chimney-sweep, was placed at the bar,.
charged with stealing a quantity of silver plate; consisting of
tea, dessert, and gravy spoons, creinajug, &c. Notwithstaud-
iug the disguised appearance of the prisoner's fache was im-
mediately recognised by the pu,ice off-kers present as au uid,
although-young offender. It appeared. from the,eviflence of
Mary Kirk, a servant woman employed. by Missßattigate,.
lady residing in Rodney-street, that on the previous day she
observed the prisoner hastening from her unsuess's pantry,
with something in his hat: Suspecting he had committed a
robbery' she ran and endeavoured to secure • him, when he let
the hat tall, and escaped into the street. The hat ,au exannua-
lion proved to be full of silver spoons and forks some the pro:.
party of Miss Bathgate, and the rest belonging to Mr. Hogan
and Dr. Phillips, lodgersin the house. The witness followed
toe prisoner into the street, and pursued him us far asCopperas-
hill, when he'was stopped by a man named David Aspey,
watchmaker, and conveyed by him and two police officers to -
Duucan-itreet Bridewell. On searching him at • Bridewell a
creainjug and silver spoon, which were identified by Mary Kirk,
were found in his pockets.
The Mayor (to the eonstable.)—llad the prisoner that black
face when apprehended?
Constable.—Oh no, sir. • After placing him in Bridewell
he made a cap of his shirt, to cover his head and face with, and
when we were away he endeavoured to escape up the chimney.
We took hoc on the roof-of the Brideweil,‘•overed 'with soot.
Another constable. said that the prisoner was a hardened
young rascal ; be had several tithes been committed, and .had
once escaped front Kirkdale.
The Mayor (to the prisoner).—l am glad you have been
caught at last, the police have long wished fur an interview with
you. What have you now to say ?
Prisoner (in au independent. tone).—Why this is what I has
to say. Thal ere young woman and I (pointing to the witness).
is acquainted, and has been for more un a week. • On Sunday
meets her, auU we takes a walk, and says, she, !` Young ,un,
let's go and have sonic drink," and so we does; and then says
she • " Lknows where my raisius puts„her notes.und-s.avereigus,
and I'll tone 'em; and if you comes on Wednesday all the.plate
will be cleaned up, and you can claw that, and then 'lope
out of the town togeiher." Them's facts,- yer worship. (Loud
laughter.)
• .
The Mayor.—You are au ingenious young:rascal, but I'M
inclined to think your facts will not serve you. What do you
say to stealing the plate?
Prisoner.—Why I says she put me up to it. ,
The Mayor (to the wituess.,)—Did you ever see him before
the day of the robbery?
Witness.—Never. *, •

Prisoner.—My eyesovhat-a whopper. (Laughter.
The Mayor having, decided. that the .prisoner should be
committed, the depositions were taken against him. He was
then, as is customary, asked to sign the voiuntary statement he
10 made, which he refused.
Mr. Ellis (the Magistrates' Clerk.)—Why won't you sign it?
-Prisoner.—'Cause I can't write.
. .
Mr. Ellis.—You can make a mark. . •• •
Prisoner.—Not as I kuows.on. You -musn't ketch old birds
with chaff. (Laughter.)
The prisoner was then taken away ; and to prevent any es-
cape he was ordered to be ironed. Whilst the officer was per--
forming this operation, the hardened Young villain:. observed to
him, It's all of no use you putting tbese ruffles mute, 'cause
I shall get away afore you gets sue to liirkdate.' • •
Too BAD Folt ANYTHING.—Four ladies, one of whom was so
disguised in gin when apprehended as to tie indebted to the
watchman for the accommodation of a handcart as an equi-
page to carry her to Brideweil, were charged with tumultuously
and riotously assembling in the street in which they resided, pull-
ing each others caps and bonnets to pieces, and- otherwise
endangering the peace of the neighbourhood.
Please yer worship, said the accuser, an Irish watchman,
these women live in uninhabited houses, from which the land-
lords can get no rent, near to the Castle Mills, and they are
continually getting drunk and tightiug, to the great annoyance
of all sober-respectable people. Last night they were buhait-
ing and othei wise rowing and fighting that they were unbear-
able, and so 1 brings 'em to book to answer for the same. That
lady, Mrs. Cooney, (pointing to one of the prisoners,).was in
such a piggish state that nothing would sarve her bat' a hand-
cart, in which she rides to Bridewell us fine as a countess.
The Mayor (to the prisoners.)—You are all experienced
'drunkards. I dont know what to do with you.
Mrs. Cooney (chorused by her c(mipanions in misfortune.)—
Och, mercy, mei cy, yer honour's worship! Drunken divil as I
be, we'll ne'er Kit drunk again this sevin year if yer grace
plaises-to let us go this tune.
• The Mayor.— l'ou are s bad lot—too bad for anything, too
bad for the House of Correction. Go about your business!
(Exeunt Mrs. Cooney and friends in hig,h. glee.) ••
Two juvenile thieves, named Venn and Johnson, were
charged with stealing a gown and other articles of wearing ap-
parel, the property of Sarah Jones. It appeared from the evt-
deuce, that Chalmers, a constable, was proceeding alorg Blnn-
dell-street, when be met the prisoners, one of whom carried a
bundle ;• knowing them to be thieves, and suspecting: that a
robbery had been committed, he stopped them, and found vari-
ous articles of wearing apparel in the bUndle. • He then took
them to Brick-street Bridewell, and, when there, a woman
cause aid owned the property, the prisoners having taken it
from a clothes-line, iu Grafton-sh=eet, a few minutes before they
were apprehended. The case was fully proved and .the pri-
soners committed.

IMPUDENT OBBERY.—A woman, calling herself Anne• Mu-
rphy, employed with Mr. Regan. eatinghous.e-keeper,. in pule-
street, was charged with rubbing her master of 1:1.3. undet the
following circumstances : it appeared that in the early part of
last month Mr. Regan placed in a drawer inotte uf`lrie bed-
rooms the above sum, in notes and sovereigns, which; the -.day
afterwards, suddenly disappeared. There was aura horldirtaie
servant in the house, as well as the prisoner, and bothidttiteit
all knowledge of the money. Nothing was bestrd'ofAtrifekt64.
until a day or two ago, when the prisoner was datecteitin Anil:
ing half's-crown. A consta!rle was sent for andshe*akeiraten4
to Brideweli, and, .white uudereiug- maroliti M 42.
Wicheldur, the.wife of the Biidewell keeper, found the 105t413
Secured between the lining and upper-leather of iher.i4hoe:s.
These facts were proved, and the prisoner was conatultked,for
. • • • • • •", , • t
Aen ACIOUS ROEiBERT.OF A SA Loil.—Two #tinier,gBl4l4,
character,: who had been charged with inveigling u Vida/es4T
in.td a den of infamy in the neighbourhood of A thertou#44PA.
and robbing him of a considerable sum of :money and 4, kttAd
watch, were committed for trial. It appeared fins the• 414-
tnent of the complainant that a woman not in custody snatched
his purse, and, on his endeavouring to regain it, she cried mit
murder when the two prisoners and a man rushed • upon,him,
knocked him down, stole his watch,und escaped. He gave in-
formation to the police of the robbery, and the two prisoners,
upon whom the purse was found, were subsequently appreimMi-
ed, when witnessing the performance at the Liver rheatte..•