The Statesman.
London, England, 1823-12-09 00:00:00

THE STATESMAN

MIDDLESEX SESMON&—(Y yrs ERDAL)
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UTTICRIKO COIN.
Mary Jones, a young waman with a child at her breast,
stood indicted for unlawfully %Meting base and counterfeit
half crowns.
Ann Boolean, wife of Thomas Boswell, tripeman, Well
street, Mile End New Town, stated that the prisoner came
into her husband's shop, and parchased two. sheep's hearts
for fourpence halfpenny • she put kayo half a crown in
payment; witness loolte%l at 4. and found it to be a good
one; she WAS about to 'Wit her the change, when the
prisoner said, " Oh, _l have sufficient coppers." Witness
pave her bark the half crown, and the prisoner felt in her
packet for the halfpence, she then said she bad not enough,
*nil that she must trouble her for change, and so saying,
pave beta it'll' erown,and Worse returned her the change ;
eke then went assay, and witness on looking at the coin,
discovered it to he a counterfeit, end that she had " rung
the changes." Witness went after her immediately, but
could not overtake her.
Two other witnesses described similar tricks.
Dubow) stated that his wife searched her when brought
to the watch house, but no other money was found upon
ber.
Mr. Powell, the Solicitor to the Mint, declared the
italf crowns to be counterfeit; they were from one die, and
ad been in very little circulation.
The Jury found her guilty, and the Court sentenced
het to six months imprisonment to hard labour, and at
"the end of that period to enter into sureties for six

months.
George Baker and John Clarke stood indicted for pro.
oaring lase and counterfeit half-crowns, for the purpose of
vending the same on the publie.
Mr. Hot.Lann stated the case for the prosecution, which
Ras proved afterwards lo evidence.
Mary Ann Langton;ahopwoman to Mr.Ackerman,ipastry-
took. in St. hi artin's-conrt, stated, that on a day mentioned,
she prisoner, Baker, Caine into the shop, and purchased a
bun, and gave her a thilliag in payment, which was a bad
one, and she returned it to him, and he went away without
the bun. In the evening he came again to purchase a
boo. and again offered a shilling, which was also bad, and
witness refused to take it. and the prisoner again went
away without the bun. Shortly after Griffiths, the
enable, came came in, and she told him the circumstance, and
be went in pursuit of him.
Griffiths, the officer, said that he watched the prisoner
Baker after he left Mr. Ackerman's shop, and saw him
join Clarke; he afterwards took them into custody, and on
the person of Clarke be (nand three bad half-crowns, four
shillings good, twelve sixpences, and four shillings and
eightpencw iu copper, besides eight separate parcels of
tobacco.
Webb, another officer, stated that be found on Baker a
counterfeit shilling.
The Solicitor to the Mint, proved that the half-crowns
and the shilling were base and counterfeit.
The Csatituare slimmed up, and the Jury found both
the prisoners Guilty.
The Court sentenced the prisoners to four months impel-
lonment in the House of Correction, and to he kept to
ird labour.
A fellow named Mare/1411 stood indicted for an indecent
assault on a little girl oaniad Elizabeth Staley. about nine
years old.
It appeared that the parents of the child are in humble
circnnirances, and reside in a court on Saffron bill. The
child gave her testimony as to the assault in a manlier
deserving very little credit.
Elisabeth Sidley, the molter, stated that her husband
was an Englishman. lint she was a native of Ireland.
The little girl, said she, is the oval, angel rneself has got,
out of eleven. God knows. and why didn't lie cut my throat
and take all my property,, instead of injuring my child.
On the morning io question she was out at work, and
when she returned she perceived appearances about the
Child that excited her suspicions: she questioned her, and
she then related to her that which she had stated in evi-
dence.
Mr. Shepperd a surgeon, stated that he -heti attended the
child who was in a eery bad state. He lied also examined
the prisoner and found him inithat state also.
The prisoner, who is an ostler, made a very slight
defence; sad the Chairman having summed up, the Jury
found him guilty.—Sentenced to six months imprison-
ment to hard labour.
Margaret Macqueen was tried for uttering a bad half
crake.
Mrs. Oxberry said her husband keeps the Craven Head
public house, in Drury lane. In November last a woman
canoe in to get a glass of brandy, for which she tendered a
1-ad half crown. Witness refused to take if ; and then she
paid for the liquor in good money.
Thomas Barton, a letter founder, living in Stanhope-
street, said he s iw the prisoner coming into the bar of Mr.
Oxberry's house, and tender a bad half crown. Suspecting
that the prisoner teas an utterer of badlnioney, he followed.
Ler, saw her boy a small box in Tavisiock court. He af-
terwards followed her to King street, Covent Garden, and
St. Martin's lane, till she went to a fishmonger's in Lome
her court. Witness then went op to her and made her go
hack to the place where she purchased the box. She was
taken up. She denied having any money ; two
however, were found in Ler mouth when she was searched.
Ellen Pritchard said the prisoner came on the Ist of Nov.
into a shop in TevistOck court, whore she bought a sinalll
box tot eight ',elms. She gave a half crown, which after-
wards proved to be a bad one, and got the change. On
the witness receiving the half crown else took it up stairs to
give it to Mr. 1141, the owner of the shop, and left it for
lain on the table.
The prisoner, who appeared to possess an extraordinary
share of shrewdness and self possession, cross examined
time wi•ness in a manner that astonished all the gentlemen
of theiong robe.
What did you do with the half crown which you say you
revived from me ?-1 gave it to Mr. Hall.
Are you Mr. Hall's servant ?—No. I am not.
oto a bat capatity or • character, thee, were you living
with hint ?—1 happened to be in the shop at the time.
.tiovican yen venture to swear that that was the same half
crown I gave?-1 left it on the table up stairs for him, and
he brought it down immediately attei you were gone.
Oh d then you lost sight of it, and.will you undertake
to swear it is the same?-1 believe it is.
The Cuaraseara asked if Mr. Hall was in Conn, and
being answered that be was not, he told the Jury there
was a material link wanting in the chain of evidence, sad
the defendant must be acquitted.—No Guilty.
Andrew Clamed, was indicted for petty larceey.
Henry Cooper Woodhouse said he was in the Conrt of
Exchequer last Saturday week, waiting to be called as a
Juror, when he rat his handkerchief taken from his pocket.
The prisoner stool next to bun ; and on his making
kquirr the prisoner had the handkerchief twisted round
hits wrist.
Cross-examined by Mr. Moieties—A minute had not
eispsed between his missing and fitidiny the handkerchief.
He did not think it likely that the handkerchief could
have teen thrown on the planner's wrist by another

person.
Mr. Henry Watts. sn Excise Officer. said he was near
rnC spot. when he heard Mr. Woodhouse say he bad Inst
I,is handkerchief. Witness looked round, and site the
limdkerchief twisted once roulade the p►isoner's wrist. He
then lifted up the prisoner's hand with 'oh hantikerebirf•
in it.• When tak.n, the prisoners d he was au Excise
Ilificer, and made so resistrnce.
A poultry salesman gave the prisoner a good character
for honesty, while is his service about four or flue years

age.
Vs Jury found the prisoner guilty, and recommended

him to mercy s in this rseommendadon the prosecutor
hansomly joined. He said be understood the prisoner
was in deep distress; and he did not conduct himself like
a common thief.
He was senteoced to hard labour for one month.
ATTU/TT TO COMMIT • Ban.
Mr. Francis Colgreve, the proprietor of a Boarding
School for young ladies at Knightsbridge, stood indicted
for a misdemeanour. in having attempted to commit a rape
on one of his female domestics.
Ann Daniels, the prosecutrix, a well•looking girl, about
17 years of age, deposed, that the prisoner (with whom
she at the time the offence was committed lived servant)
kept au establishment at Knightsbridge, for boarding and
educating young ladies. On the night of Monday, the
27th of October last, she repaired to bed about balf-past
ten o'clock, and at about twelve o'clock she was awoke,
upon which she discovered the prisoner is her bed, (here
she described the indecent conduct he pursued towards her)
°the screamed out for assistance, and he crept away from
her, but did not leave the lied, and in a few minutes after
be repeated his insults. She again screamed out, and
thereupon he got out of bed, and she heard him go up
stairs to his own chamber, and in a second or two lie came
running down into her bedroom, aid said, "For Ood's
sake, Ann, what's the matter : you quite alarm me; what
caused you to scream ?" Witness was alarmed at him,
and replied that she had been frightened. He then went
to bed in his own room, and witness dressed herself and
went op stairs to his ditughter, to whom she related' her
father's conduct. She desired her not to go down to her
room that night, but sleep till morning with her, which she
did; and when she arose she communicated the treatment
she bad experienced to her relatives, who advised her to
apply to a magistrate. Sbe instantly repaired to Marl-
borough Street Office, and the prisoner was taken into
tod' '

custody that morning.
(Here the poor girl was so affected tbas she mould scarcely
proceed with her staternect.]
By the Conner—The prisoner isa married man, but on
the night in question his wife was from home. The only
person in the house were Miss Colgrave, his daughter, the
writing master, and the young ladies, scholars. She slept
In a room on the ground door; and the prisoner in the
parlour, immediately over her head. Had never given her
master any liberties. She told the prisoner, when be came
down stairs and inquired what was the matter, that she had
been frightened. Had never said she had imagined in her
sleep that amau was in her bed. There were 11 scholars in
the house at the time.
By the prisoner —ls positive that she did not say, when
he inquired the cause of her alarming the house, that she
bad dreamed that he was in bed with her.
John and Winifred Daniels, the prosecutrix's brother
and sister, stated, that oo the morning after the assault was
committed, their sister came to them and burst ioto a flood
of tears. Sbe then detailed to them the facts as she had
stated in her evidence, and by theiradvice the prisoner was
apprehended.
This was the case for the prosecution.
The prisoner in his defence, declared the whole to be a
false accusation. He, on heating the the prosecattie scream
out, went down to her, to inquire the cause, when she
had • dreamed he was in bed with her. He therefore
threw himself on the mercylof the Court and Jury.—Tbe
prisoner called no witnessa, nor were asy of his family in
Court.
The CORIUM, summed up, and the Jury found him
Guilty.
The COURT sentenced him to be confined six months
in the House of Correction, and to be kept to hard
labour.

POLICE.
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Bew STlMET.—Yesterday, Mr. Martin, the Member (or.
Galway, attended to prosecute a man for cruelty to a
horse, in forcing its to draw as overloaded sand cart.—
The charge was a ithdrawn en the man payiug Costs, in
consideration of his having a large family.
Toe TAWAS Tuaean.—A Mr. Caudell. of Little Saint An-
drew's•street, St. Giles's. attended in consequence of a sum-.
moss issued at the iostanee of the driver of the hackney coach,
6310. The hackneys's') claimed is. for time, which Mr. Cam-
den refused to pay, and hence the present lIIMMIOOI.--.—Mr.
Goaded, in his defeat*, stated, that be had taken the coach in'
question at Walworth, and desired to be driven to Little St.
Andrew-street, St. Giles's. On arriving in Moor-street. which
was some distance from tit. Andrew-street, tue complainant
thought proper to stop and set him down ; he asked him why
he did not take him to the place he had desired? To which
he answered, that he did not know where it was, nor was be
obliged to know every street in London. He (Mr. C.) having
a good deal of money about hire, became a little alarmed at
being set dowa in such a neighbourhood, and hurried on to St.
Andrew-street on foot, desiring the coachman to follow him for
his fare. The coachman did follow him, and marched after
him into the parlour, where be demanded 4s. Od. and 'redoes.)
of very impertinent language. He (Mr. Cundell) said he
would not pay him that sum, in consequence of his having re-
fused to take him to the place he appointed, and that he might
summon him if he chose. This produced further insolence,
and the coachman even attempted to follow him up into his
bed room, where he went to deposit his money. He at last
went away, and shortly after he (Mr. C.) set out to fetch hie
wife from a party at which she had been spending the evening..
On getting into Moor-street, he saw the complainant's coach
still there, and attempted to take the number. The complainant
then gave him io charge to a watchman, and ha.l hire con•
ducted to the watcbhouse, where he had to wait an hour for the
arrival of the constable of the night, who refused to take Ike
charge. It was for this trip to the watobhouse that the com-
plainant had made the additional demand of half-a-crown, so
as to increase the 4s. ed. to 7s.
Sir R. Blarilt said Mr. C. ought to have paid the 4s 6.1
demanded, and then have summoned the coachman for im-
pertinence. The distance described seemed to warrant the
charge made, although there was no justification for re-
fusing to drive to the place appointed, or for insolence.—
Under the circumstances, Mr. C. must pay the fare and
the costs,amounting to 9s. 6d. Mr. C. having paid this
sum accordingly,
Sir R. Blame them said he wished to deal out even-
handed justice, and therefore was ready to take Mr. Cuts-
dell's information against the coachman.
Mr. C. immediately repeated his story, and Sir Richard
imposed a penalty on jarvey amounting to 295. with costs,
which being unable to pay on the spot, he was locked up
till be could send for It to his master, thus losing his time
and half a guinea by his adventure.
Mr' Wieg, of the firm of Wingaod Wardle,silk mercers,
in Union Street, Bath, applied to Sir lt. Idirbie in the
course of the morning, and informed him that he and his
partner were robbed some time ago of silks and other
goods to a considerable amount, and they had made dis-
coveries which led them to believe that a part of the pro-
perty stolen was at present capon the premises of Mr. Owen
Morris, a silk man, in extensive business at No. 6, Pickett
Street. Temple Bar.
Sir It. BIRNIC said, that if Mr. Wing wss enabled to
1104,11 f that stolen property was to he found iu Mr..Morria's
horse, he was bound to grant a search warrant.
Mr. Wing gave the necessary information, and a warrant
being granted, Smith, a patrol, went to the house, and
on making known his business. Mr. Morris immediately
skewed about 1201. which Mr. Wing declared to be a part
of the property of which he had been robbed.
The pareses cams to the office with the property,tand Mr.
Morris stated that a short time ago, a young man of a
genteel appearance called upon him, anti stated that he
had a quantity of silks, &e. to dispose of, and wished him to
learchase or undertake to sell them for hiia to the, best
i vantage, The trunk and contents now prodatsed were
ought to his house, and he sas very particular its yips-
t ening the young man as to how lie came by theta. Ile
said they were) sent to him by his friends in the scountry
to dispose of, and read part of a letter which be .said came
t. om his father, and in which the letter aptikt' of the ap ' t

he had met with at fox' hontint-T-WiRMr. M.) however
was not satisfied, and refused either to undertake to sell
them or give them op, until some more satisfactory
accounts was given. He heard nothing, more from
the young man, until Mr. Wing called at his home with a
letter to this effect:—
•' Mr. Morris—Please have the goodness to deliver to
Mr. Wing the goods! left with you. His acknowledg-
ment will he a sufficient receipt for you.—Yonrs,&c.
Bristol,—. • " Jons JAMES."
This was the name he gave to him in Loadon. He still,
however, did not think proper to give them up.
Mr. Wing being called upon, stated, that the young man
calling bloat' John James, but whose name was John
James Woods, was in their service as shopman, sad lett
in November. Soon after his departure it was discovered
that they had been robbed to a large extent. They hid
since seen Woods, who acknowledged himself to be the
plunderer, and had written the letter to Mr. Morris, in
order that they might recover that portion of the goods
of which he had robbed them.
Sir It. Beaters—Pray, is that young man in custody?
Mr. Wing: He is not, Sir.—Sir R. MINIS : Pray, how is
that?
Mr. Wing replied, that be bad made a promise of mercy
the cunditioa of his confession.
Sir R. BUM, I said that he did not wish to say any thing
offensive, but he should like to ask Mr. Wing if any thing
peculiar had happened to the firm? if there bad been a
dissolution of partnership, or any thing else ?
Mr. Wing said the firm was Carlisle, Wardle and Co.
until October, when Mr. Carlisle retired, and be entered
the firm.
Being asked to explain how it was that the promise of
mercy came to be made, Mr. W. went on to state that Mr.
Carlisle came to him a few days ago, and asked him if he
had been robbed. He said be had, and Mr. Carlisle asked
him if he would promise to forgive the offender if he had
his property restored? He hesitated to make such a
promise, and Mr. Carlisle said, that unless that promise
were given no disclosure would be made. He (Mr. Wing)
did then make a promise, and was taken to Woods at
Bristol.
Sir K. Blame arid there was more in this case than See
the eye, and he should not part with the goods. If Mr.
Wing chose to forget his duty to society so for as to com-
promise an aggravated case of robbery. he (Sir R. B.)
would not violate his own oath as a Magistrate, by lending
his aid to it. He should have the goods sealed up, and
when he was informed that the young man was in cus-
tody, he should know what further step to take. The trunk
was sealed with the office seal, and remtdos is proper cus-
tody.
Mr. Wing said he should proceed immediately to,
Bath.
HATTON °ARDS/C.—ENTICING CHILDREN TO ETSAL..-08.
Dan. Spinkes stood charged with having enticed Samuel
and Win. Howley, two boys, the one nine and the other
eleven years old, to rob the till of their father. who is a re-
spectable licensed victualler, residing in Coppice Row,
(treat Bath Street. It appeared from the evidence of the
boys, that the 'prisoner formerly fitted io their father's
employ. That about a week ago, they chanced to moot
him, when be par:malted them to take money from their
father's till, and give to him, promising them in retorts a
fiddle. Accordingly on Monday: they gave him is I in
Tuesday, is.; on Wednesday, sir.-6d„ sod other sums in
the following days. The father, at last, suspecting what
was going on, marked some silver, and pot tato the till,
part of which was found out the prisoner when he was air
ps'ianded.
Mr. Lame ordered him to find bail on three distinct
charges.
Mary Swann, who keeps a chandler's shop close by, was
seriously admonished for having suffered the two boys to
have roost decks„hant. apple pies 4 eggs, rum, and portiere
&c. at her house, and for which it appeared she bad takeowl
them 20s. within 14 loyaabo Maglairdiesere unanimous
in regretting they could not commit her.

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LEWES CATTLE SHOW.
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(FURTHER PAR TKULARS )
Oar Beast Market, on Tuesday last, being considered**
principalksee before Christmas, was, as we bad anticipated,.
largely attended by farmers, graziers, and butchers dwelt
vanousparts of the County, and by others connected With
the business of the day, rendered more than ordinarily in-
teresting by the annual Show of Cattle and Sheep for pre-
miums, producing a display of fat stock, which both in
quantity and in quality exceeded expectation, and gave to
the market a character which, we are persuaded, its
numerous and spirited supporters will take good care it
shall not .lose.
Tax Pazatiews.—Of these, five of the six for cattle of
different ages and descriptions, were awarded by the
Judges, Mr. Eliman, Mr. Noakes, and Mr. Ellis, to Mr.
Geo. Ridge, of Alchiston, who relinquished any claim to
the remaining one ; for the second best ox, the animal be
exhibited being of the same age as that which obtained him
the first prise ;it was, therefore, awarded to Mr. Todd, of
Beddingham. There were several other candidates for the
Cattle Prizes, the symmetry and condition of whose stock,
though not successful this time, did them great credit
in the estimation of some of the best Judges.
The premium to the owner of the best pen of ten fat
Southdown wethers of the same age, was awarded to Mr.
Serle, of Folkington, who had no competitor.
There was. however, in the market, a pen of ter true
bred Southdown two year old wethers, belonging to Mr.
Samuel Flint, of this town, which. had he been a subscriber
to the market fund, and eligible to show for the prize, we
are told, in the vulgar phrase, would have carried it hollow.'
They were, indeed, doe sheep, and hardly penned. before
they attracted the keen eye of the botcher, who, if we may
be allowed the expression, pounced upon ;hem like a hawk
upon a partridge, and bore thens away by couples, at ss.
per atone, by weight. Two of them have since been killed
by Mr. Lloyth a butcher of this town, and weighed each 17
stones, wanting a pound. They cut out well, and their
haunches present a picture pleasing to the eye, and tempting
to the taste of the epicure.
Two two-year old Southdown wethers. penned by Mr:
Raman, attracted mach notice, and were greatly ad.
mired.
But the wonder of the market was, Mr. S. Grantham's
three-year old (stated by mistake in our last, four.year
Southdown wether, judged to weigh 20. stones, and as
remarkable for the beauty of its frame, as for the astonish•
fng load of fat which it carries. It is to be exhibited as
extra stock at the Smithfield show, and soon afterwards to
he slaughtered at Brighton.
Mr: Ridge sold three or fonr of his prize .cattle, and
that which we believe is deemed the best, was purchased
for 501, by Mr. S. Collings, butcher. of Alfriston, who
flatters himsell that it will prove fatter than any that has or I
may be purchased for the Christmas slaughter in this
neighbourhood, or perhaps it. the county.
The ordinary at the White Hart Inn, was well
attended, and evinced the increase of the market, which is
certainly of some of some consequence to the town, and we
tdink there could bs no impropriety in acknowledging it by
a subscription for a Town Cup, value WI. for the next year's
show.
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Wells Fair, on Monday, was well supplied with cattle
of every description, which fetched advaisced prices. Mr.
Walton, of Glastonbury. stood preeminent for tits oxen and
infers. Prime beef sold as high as 10s. per store. •,• •
I Davizcs, Dec.4.—Wheat may he quoted at la.it weal,
prices : Barley could not obtain purchasers, but at a no.,
.Suct Jn of 2a. per quarter.
4 CARLOW, Dee. 4.—At the Fait of Knockmill, in tbW
tronoty, which was lield, on Monday, there was neither
is show of prime cattl., nor any demand for sad:.—Vows