The Statesman.
London, England, 1819-08-13 00:00:00

THE STAfiESNI

LAW LVTIRLLIGENCE. 1 The COM•40.10/111.—Thom I won't hear you.""'
You night to know, Sir, that you hare no rig ,t to
COURT or CHANCERY, Atm It ' give such evidence; thoegh you are tint a regular at-
In
1 cannot allow you to play at fast and loose
In the matter of Stephen% a lenstie, the Loin in nay.
CH tecectost stated obit he had carefully read over all 1 Mr. Diteson.—Bet, Sir, may I
the affidavits and letters in this case. and was prepared I The Cbssmissooman.—Sir, I cannot hear you. liar'
to Rive judgment on Saturday twos • g as he had pro..
you any dowbt that he came to consult you pores.
mused. He shoeld wish in the gemiiiime to see Nl'. sinnoly ?
Wuburtete, UP. Powell. and Dr. Ainslie, and if Mr. newenn.—l have.
either of these Gelstlmon would all no him in his.
The Countsssoosa.—What cause of doubt bate
private felbe before Saturday, he should with , non ?
sere leave the Cow, et soy dine to converse with' 7 Mr. Dawson.—Because be seemed „eines to atk
,he. on the ease of the (J•ntlensan in question, he soy advice.
hiving alleged in hi, application to the Court that The Countsstosan.-1 esonot beet yew, Sir.
they hail POI seen him for 16 months prior to the is. Mr. Pot.t.oce took some objections to a variation
suing of the commission, and that their affidavits between the schedule and the Court copy, which
were founded on the statements of others. If be saw I
were over ruled by the Commissioser. Insolvent
them before Saturday he would on that day dispose of saidbe had no property ;he had about three years
the ease. since a beautiful model of a ship ; it east him 71. 101.
The C.'ort then proceeded in hearing the bankrupt end he sold it for 101.; belied not pledged it; it was
.....ipetition of Mr. Bryan, which occupied several hours.l
undoubtedly worth 1001. to Ouse who fancied such
His Lordship gas. no jadgeent,ss he embed to read I things, as it was very
beautiful. He did not coml.
*ter the voluminous stidavits. der himself indebted to Mr. de Berenger.
Judgment its the case of she Bishop of Ely v. Lord!
A person named Crowder, rated, that about three
King, was lied for to-morrow ; and Cordite w. Gor. I 'stars since he heard Insolvent say, that he had a mo.
den, for Saturday. del of a ship, which he pledged for Mt.; that it was
The remainder of the day was ocespied in hearing I
worth 1001., and that be wished to redeem and sell it.
bankrupt petitions, of so briefest incept to the par. I 111 r. POLLOCK nest opened the Intalrent's dir-
ties concerned. charge, on the grimed that he had Iced a Mr. Crow-
der and another, who were his bail, for a sem of
Th. Insolvent said, that he had gone to America
with the consent of his bail, they knowing that the
money was dee. Ile had taken Mr. Crowder's sic.
ter to America with him, with that gentleman's coa-
stal.
Mr. Crowder admitted this, bat added, that In-
solvent stated that the debt was paid.
The COURT observed, that as the 'eidetic@ in this'
case was.eqsal, he felt it proper to lean to the side of
the Insolvent.
Mr. Nouse opposed the Insolvent's discharge on
the part of a Mr. Francis Seven, now abroad. That
gentleman bad written from Botany Bay to Lis sis-
ter (the Insolvent's wife), ibclosing an order for 351.
The Insolvent took possession of the money and
spent it.
The Insolettet a4mitted this. Ile considered it as
for his wife's private use. Ile did not believe it was
intended to pay any demand on his brother.in.law.
His wife was now living ill the house of Mr. We-
son. Mr. Severs was on the coast of Peru, end knew
nothing of this opposition. Mr. Crowder, who gave
evidence, was her cousin.
Mr. Crowder was now tilled. He produced the
letter of Mr. F. Severs to Mrs. 44intion.
The COUSIIISIONIR...-11011 did you obtain pos-
session of that letter ?
Mr. Crowder (after some besitation).-1 jest Dow
received it from Mr. Da•soss.
The Conrostoxia.—Aid where did yes get it,
Mr. Dawson ?
Mr. Dawson stood op, sod folding his suns, seemed
shoot to address the Court et some twirls. He cos-

COURT or CO ANCERT.— Yeslerday morning FRAN-
CIS CAIRERO, Esq., M. P. nes sworn in before the
LORD CIIANCIILLOR, in hi' prigs., room at Lincoln's
Inn Mall. as one of the Welsh Jades, in the room
of Amu. Moyne, E•q. resigned.

INSOLVENT DEBTORS' COURT, iloc. 12

Ralph Sandnn wan opposed by M .
rou.ocu. and. Noon's, on the part of different cre-
ditors. The first opposition was on the part of
person named Browny, on the ground of the Insol-
teat having given insufficlest bail in an action fur a
debt deo by him ; but wat witnesses appearing to
establish the fact. this part of tho case was given up.
Mr. BAMIST OW proceeded to elands. the Insol-
vent relative too ship sod cable belonging to a person
named Holloway, which had been sold by him (In-
solvent), bet not accounted for. Insolvent said, the
ship and cable belonged to hiensell,though they stood
la the name of Mr. Holloway ; he bad purchased
them in 1812. In that year be sold the cable to a
Captain Watson. Here Mr. Barry pot in witness's
order on Captain Watson for the meney ; it was
dated 20th November, 1812, and ran as follows :-
1. CANA, Waisaa—Plealm to pc Mr. Holloway the no or
1991..0. fur she cable sold SO yam b4y ase.
6 RALPH SANDO?I."

The directions for fiadlog Captain Watson were,
Eschsop; the Trensport.Olice ; or
John's Coffee-house.
The examination of Insolvent being resumed, he
stated. that he bought the vessel in question, a gallica,
in 1811. lie brought her to the beck part of his re-
sidence at Northfiret, where he raised and nude
wershooses upon her. Ile sold the cable to Corsi*
Watson ; he bad seen bias sine*, bet not within its
or seven years. He hod frequently sold wises and
other articles on credit to persons of whom be knew
bet little, sod whom be
Holloway the order to receive the mosey for his use.
Mr. Holloway told bias once or twice, that he could
not god soy such person as Captain Watson. In.
solvent was ludkted by the City of London for a
nuisance, in keeping the vessel behind his premises,
thereby interreptiug the navigation. lie ea that or.
elision provided s bill of sate, to show that the vessel
was not his, Is order to get oat of the scraps as well
as he could. lie was, however, fogad guilty at
Maidstone, and geed.
The COMISISSIONBIL here observed. that a Jury bed
established the property of the vessel to be In the In-
solvent.
The Insolent said be bid never sworn that the
vessel was not his; there hid been a dealing of 12
or 13 Jeers betimes him end Mr. Holloway, bet he
never could get the account settled. He did sot
know whether he stood in the missies of debtor or
creditor to Mr. Holloway. When they were both
hi the King's Beach Prison. is consegseoce of that
unforteoste busisese. be frequently requested to
settle the account, bet Mr. Holloway never settled it.
Examined by Mr. HtATH.--Mr. Holloway saw the
ship several times; he knew that Insolvent had built
upon her, bat be never made sny claim.
John l'esur llellowsy ezemined.—lie first knew
Soudan in 1812. A bill of filmdom's, for 801. passed
through his heads ;it was sot paid. losolveat came
to him in the latter part of 1812, and advised him to
purchase the gelliot in question; be said she was
worth 7001., bet witness could have her for 3801.;
witness purchased end paid for her; she was not per.
chased for Insolvent. The vessel's cable was sold,
sad Insolvent gave en order on Captain Watson for
the money ; ho could find no such person in London.
Witness wished to sell the vessel again, but he found
that Insolvent bad sold her; she afterwards came
into the possession of Insolvent.
Cross•ezamlned by Mr. IIZA7/I.—This son la
1816; Insolvent thee owed witness between 1500
and 20001. Witness took the 'we'll of the lased.
vent Act in that year; be the. entered Insolvent is
his schedule as a debtor in a sae of 8991.; be did
not thess know gladly bow mach was doe to him ;
he did not sweet to his schedule ; be was not bound
to answer whether he intended to swear to it, that
was best knows to himself.
Witness was asked metal questions In order to
establish that a person named Dawson bad instigated
him to oppose Insolvent. He Admitted baring met
that person at the Insoleeot Debtors' Office. but
persisted in saying that it was partly by occident.
Dowse*, the man above elleded to. was nest
rifled. Re stated himself to be a student of the
lamer Temple, and that at the period alluded to he
was in an attorney's olio. The Insolvent cams to
Consult him, stating that he was lodieted for a nuisance.
The Courisstoesa.—Did be seas to consult you
professionally
Mr. Dawson.—lle did.

menced by begging to captain—
The Cossmr.ssonaa.—Sir, I do not want a long
speech. State at once bow yes obtained the letter?
Mr. Dawsoo.—Sir, I received it from Mr. Sandia ;
bet I wish to remove an impression which 1 see you
entertain.
The Corrtsatoele.—Sir, yea have no right to
,'peek of any impression which 1 entertain.
Mr. Dawson Deemed still entities to speak, when
1 the COURT, with great firmness, but mock mildness,
comusaodeded him to ait down.
The COMMISSIONER said, that if Mrs. Saudoo were
I in Court she could not be esamined as to this letter.
I flow, thee, could the letter be given in evidence ?-
1 Ile was ready to hear soy of the Geoliemen, who
opposed the Insolvent, if they bad any thing farther
to say.
Mr. Baur declined going any further into the
use.
Mr. Pott.oca begged, on the part of Mr. Dawson,
to disavow the impatation• cast upon him.
Mr. Norms declared be did sot know bow the
i letter had been obtained; be had no knowledge
whatever of Mr. Dawson.
Mr. HUTU, for the Insolvent, observed, that Mr.
Dawson wee the mover of all the poppets, which had
II been set at week to-day. If he had occasion to go
farther, be bad no doubt but he could prove that be
(Mr. Dawson), had offered money to other creditors,
i if they would come forward and oppose the Insolvent.
The Commas:ogre said, that whatever his opinion
with respect to Mr. Dawson was, It had nothieg to
Ido with the Insolvent's ease. Ile was of opinion, that
' the grounds of opposition were not sufficient to de.
' I lain the Prisoner. Ile meat therefore be discharged.
I I —Discharged accordingly.

TM irefortriude hastiness Mir &Reda is, h efoppree4 to k
Su« k Esce.litr Haig. ko wrack eke lasolmid, Mr. Hello-
T. Mr. De &sieve, end 441 mere, veer* odd ife bine bees

dew, with a silver cruet-stand under ifs arm ; she
apprised a Gentleman then fussing by on horseback,
sod he pursoeil him and took him into custody, with
the assistance of another man.
A Gentleman, resitl:ng in Smith.stren, said, he
was sitting at breakfast, when he heard the cry of
• Stop thief ;" eta goiog to the door he saw the Pr'.
inner in custody. Some one amongst the crowd said
he flung the piste into the girdest. Witness went into
the garden in conseqeence, sod foetid the cruet-stand
sow prodeced.
The Prig being called upon for his defence,
said it was highly improper to take the evidence of
any one, except the Gentleman who took him into
custody, and complained he had not justice done to
him; and then asked the Magistrate to pay for his
coach to Newgale.
The MAGISTSATE told him he should net allow
him any coach. Ile could avail himself of any in.
formality he now complained of at his trial.
He was then folly committed for trial.
KENT•STREET GANG Or DEPREDATORS.
UMION•IIALL.—Two of the most incorrigible and
desperate of this gang were brought to Otis office yes.
terdey for re.esansination.
Mores Josephs (theceptain of the gang) was charged
with having rubbed Mr. Ilooper, of the Borough.
market, of his watch. Mr. Hooper stated, that he
went with some friends for the purpose of seeing
rowing match on the Themes, sad while on the South.
work-bridge they wet. surrounded by a number of
suspicious looking characters, and the Prisoner
Joseph. was among Them; the posse of thieves soon
made a quarrel among themselves, and imbed against
Mr. Ilooper, when Josephs stole his watch, and
made his escape. Mr. Ilooper gave information to
Heron, night.consmble of St. George's, describing
Die person of the captain (the 11/isomer), who was,
in the course cf the moiniog, brought to the watch.
Ihone os another charge, when Heron detained him
for robbing Mr. Hooper, who attended at the office,
and identified the person of Josephs, and he was fully
sewimitted for trial at the Assign.
John Evans, a subaltern of the same gang, and a
most notorious character, was brought to the office
by Snow, the night mutable of Newington, charged
with having robbed Mr. Samuel Palmer, landlord of
she Bunch of Grapes, Tooley.street, of a gold seal,
key, and watch•chain.
Mr. Palmer stated, that be was returning bows
on the preceding netting, attest II o'clock, and was
mot on Nessingten.nusewee by the Prisoner, Evans,
and another man, who pretended to be chasing each
ether foetid a lamp-post ; and Evans, as if by GM•
dent, ran against Mr. Palmertand made. snatch at his
watch.chsin, which broke, when the Primer rem ell
with the chain, seal, and key, but was planed by
Mitchell, a watchtnas, who snored him: the chain,
ihc. were not friend on his person, bat Mr. Palmer
identified the Prisoner as the man who robbed him,
and was positive es to his person, having kaolin him
for several years, and knew him to be a thief.
He was also test to the Assists for trial.
A POF.TICA I. PLUNDERER.
G CILIIIIALL.—BIennor Cliff, whose poetical name
is Olivia Still, was brought up on a charge, not of
mere plagiarism, but positive felony. This is the
owe woman of whom our Readers must remember
to have heard is mach doting theeecend Mayoralty
'of Alderman Woad, before whom she was a:mined
we to • claim she had been making at the Bank to
line half the property there given up to her, when
eke said she had come from America, from whence
she bad been driven in consequence of some loyal
poems she had written (which she then recited), and
which bad given offence to the Republican ears of the
Americana. She was et that time root to the Compter,
Ito be taken rate of, till enquiry mail be made te.
*peeling her. It appeared she belonged to Westbury,
In Wiltshire, where she bad been in the workhouse
looms time previous. Her forlorn' situation and Is.
loffrosive conduct interested the Ladies' Committee,
gibs visit the Compter, by whom a subscription was
mein to en her op with a basket, arc. to sell frail ;
lilacs that she has been living at a pnblic.hosse is
Colento.street, bat had nut been heard of lately,
till she was brought to the Compter en Wednesday
evening.
The charge against her was for stealing three gold
nets out of the altop.window of Mr. Fisher, jeweller,
&c., Neargate.strest, about nine o'clocP in the
evening. George Barber, Om shopman, saw her
break the glees and steal the property ; he ran owl
immediately, seised her, and took the peels Gem bar
band.
The Prisoner, she is evidently disordered he bee'
mind, said, the was no thief or robber upon pried.
pie ; she wished every body to retails their own pew.
petty, but when a porno was strained between too
points, it was very difficult to determine what to do;
she was nearly starving, and in want of nal
thing, and she thought she might as well want life as
want money, and therefore took the property, for
she looked upon starvation as a slow and sly murder.
With regard to her claim epos the Bank, that had
bee, wrongly staled, bet the short-hand-writers fre.
(wetly made long mistakes. She never claimed half
the property there, bet as she had no property any
where else, she thought she must have some in the
Bank, and only went there for her fair share.
had never a fair chance in life; from her infancy, up
till now, when she was 40, she bad been a rover,
bet distress would drive any one to be a rover.—
She had written a poem on distress, which she began
to recite a. follows:
" Di.treo ales, what awe tan,
I% has lawful oleo MO I puma..
Mg livelihood to gain r
She here posted, to recollect herself ; but at length
said the would diets the Golden, but she had it all
wrote down: she wet always fond of kerning; end
if any body had encouraged her, she might have heti
e fair chance.
The At-muse said she east be sent to her wills
to he taken care of.
" Take care of me!" the replied " what torte
will they take of me ? When I was there, it I got
victuals to est, I ate it; and if not, I was consort.
monied with the Doctor an I'e few pills. I weld
mental food."—She sad oily a few halfpence about
her when searched, *hick were returned to her, and
.he was taken back to the Compute to be passed to
Wesbury.
The stolen property was restored to Mr. Flaw.
Ana Farmer. the worms who amaltell her ha•limal w
rawly M Chancery-tow, was wilt nougat tip.

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