The Statesman.
London, England, 1821-11-20 00:00:00

THE sTATESMAN:

POLICS.
GUILDHALL.•--THE DEVIL AMONG ?kg TAILOIII9.-•-•
The auditory at this justice room yesterday resem-
bled a general meeting of the tailors, from the num-
ber of them in attendance ; their presence was ac-
counted for on the hearing of a charge against a
very respectable looking young lad about 18, named
George Bemitelt, an apprentice to Mrs. Warren.
baker, in Ivy-hue, Newgate-street, who was brought
up, charged with an assault upon Win. Pagan, a jour-
neyman tailor.
According to the evidence of Michael Organ, one
of the tailors, the wives of some of them being also
in company, had just finished pots of porter round,
when the prisoner, who was seated with his friend, (a
butcher), at another table, struck up a song. At the
conclusion of it the tailors applauded mightily. The
prisoner then called upon Pagan for a song, which lie
declined, and to prevent words, another named Kelly,
volunteered an Irish ditty, during the progress and at
the conclusion of which the prisoner was most ob-
streperous in his applause, occasionally accompanying
Mr. Kelly with some imitations of instrumental music,
and interrupting him frequently with loud fitsof laugh
ter. Pagan intimated that the prisoner behaved like
a blackguard. The baker immediately rushed hastily
at Pagan, and insisted on knowing if he called him a
blackguard ? After frequently repeating his question,
with the addition of threats, without producing any
disavowal of the imputation, be floored poor Pagan io
a true pugilistic style, and repeated his blow, express-
ing himself happy at having fallen in among tailors,
as he could beat two of them at any time. Just at
this moment another comrade of Pagan's, of the name
of Cooper, entered the room, and in endeavouring to
part the combatants, was knocked down by the pri-
soner's butchering friend. The row now became ge-
neral, and for a short time bakers, butchers, and
tailors, were intermixed in one common caullict.—
During which Pagan fetched a constable, to whom the
prisoner was given in charge.

This story was retold, with nearly the same eircum-
stances by another tailor, named Jeffrey, who added
that the prisoner had offered to fight Pagan fur a so•
vereign, which the latter had refused.
The prisoner told the story a little differeat. He
said be was sitting with a friend at a different table
from the other party, and without meaning at all to
interfere with them, sung a song to amuse the person
with him. During the time he was singing it the
tailors laughed and jeerej, and at the conclusion set
np thunders of affected and ridiculous applause. That
he called upon one of them to sing, if he could sing
better, and when one of them, Kelly, struck up, be
and his friend laughed in their turn ; that Pagan
then called him a blackguard, and in his irritation at
this expression, which Pagan would neither retract or
explain, he struck him.
The prisoner's mistress gave him an excellent cha-
racter as a very quiet, good lad, and Sir James Shaw,
the Magistrate observed, that though the violence of
his co9duct was blameable, the epithet applied to him
was certainly a provocation calculated to cause a
breach of the peace. He thought lie should best per-
form his duty by discharging the prisoner, and he was
discharged accordingly.'
The landlady of the Salntatton tap'was in attend-
ance to prefer a charge against Pagan. but-shy re-;
ceived so suitable a rebuke from the Worthy AkferH
man, for suffering scenes of this kind to take place on
a Sunday morning at her house, that she preferred
saying nothing about it. _ _ - _

.
BONV-liTREET.-1 esterday two young men of dashing
exterior, calling theirsetiis 'Cultist mut 'Fleury
Welshe, were brought up from Covent-garden watch-
house on the following charge :—Mr. Joy, proprietor of
the Grand Hotel, Piazza, Covent-Garden, stated that the
defendants came to his house on Sunday evening, and
ordered an expensive supper, which was served to them,
and they drank three bottles of wine. While they were
at supper, one expressed great surprise that Kelsey was
not come; to which the other replied, " it was very ex-
traordinary, but tl—n him he should par." At length,
when the bill was sent up, they swore they had lathing
to do with it; Mr. Kelsey had invited thim.to supper,
and bad promised to meet them there, and he must pay
the bill of course. Mr. Joy knew Mr. Kelsey very well,
but he knew also that he was confined in the 'King's
Bench prison, and mentioning that circumstance to
them, lie said it was impossible they could expect him.
They declared that he was•not in the Bench ; that he
bad promised to meet them, and that they would " tip
hint (witness) the double" e. run away) before they
would pay a farthing. They moreover threatened to
" mill" loin, and throw him down stairs, and suiting
the action to the word, they placed themselvesa-la-Cribb,
and thrust their fists into his face. After some expostu-
lation they consented that a watchman should accom-
pany them home, in order that witness might know
whete to find them; but they had not gone far when
both ran away. The watchman sprang his rattle, and
they were overtaken.
The defendants, in answer to the charge, persisted in
declaring that Mr. Kelsey had• promised to treat them
to a sapper, and to join them at the hotel. Mt of the
defendants assured the Magistrate, upon his honour,
that Mr. K. was not in the King's Bench Prism
Sir R. Blextc.—Where is he then 2
lA:feud:tut (hesitatingly)—He is in the Rules of the
Bench.
Sir R. BTRNIE ordered the defendants to find bail for
the assanit which they had been guilty of, in thrusting
their lists into Mr. Joy's face.
They were locked up until they should find bail.
MARLBOROUGH-STBEIET.—A hackney coachman of

the name of Goodge, was charged by the Honourable
George Hervey, of Portland•phace, with obstructing
his carriage on the highway on Thursday evening,
which led to attack and robbery by a gang of thieves.
By the testimony of the lion. Mr. Hervey, and
which was corroborated by his servant, he was return-
ing home from the Theatre, at twelve o'clock at night,
and at the corner of Regent►street, Oafurd-street, in
endeavouring to pass the hackney-coach, which was
the only °dears the stand* the defendant moved his
horses and placed the coach• so as ta obstruct the lee-
sage, and take the step off the cabriolet i■ which Mr.
Hervey and his servant were riding. The latter re-
nsoestrated, when the coachman gave him the lie.
which led to some harsh expressions on both sides.
Tiro servant was bast attacked by a bellow in a frock
coat, with a scar cadet his .eye, and joined by fear
ethic ruffians, they assaulted Lint, and took his silver
feosu•Liapoekets. Mt. Hervey alighted frosty the as-
, briulet, and he was surrounded by the same peg sad
robbed of leis •steel parse, (wobbling ma severeigns
and son►e 'Hate. with .whicis the. thieves aseard.
Ebert was no evidence to connect the defendaat .witit

the felons, and
.be was convicted in twenty shillings
and costs.

Maneienosz-orates.—NA very interesting female
was brought up by a constable, charged with ;moult-
lug her husband.
The husband deposed that about the mouth of Oct.
1816, be was Serjeant in the Royal Scotch regiment,
then in the City of Edinburgh, where be became az,
saiated with the defendant, wbe lived servant in a
family in St. Andrew's-square. The correspondence
was carried on for a considerable time, till at length
she was with child. The regiment was then about to
go to Ireland; and on the defendant being made ac-
quainted with the orders, she expressed her desire to
return to her mother, at Berwick, provided he would
give her a document in writing, to answer the purpose
of a marriage eertificate. in order to make it appear
to her parents that she had been married. This pro-
position he at first bad a great objection to, but being
over persuaded, he at length agreed to give her the re-
quired document, which was drawn up by Serjeant
Clarke belonging to the same regiment, and a mock-
ceremoay was performed by a sailor, in a toll-booth,
which enables any man to marry as many wives as he
pleases, without being subject to the laws, provided
be can procure a bottle of good Scotch whiskey.—
After the marriage had been solemnized, the evening
was spent in dancing and carousing. He considering
the marriage was an act of accommodation to her,
did not give himself any further trouble in re-
gard of the defendant. IV.fxt day, however, she
came to the barracks, and behaved in the most
outrageous manner, demanding to be received as his
wife. He was much surprised, expecting that she was
to return to her friends as was agreed, under which
idea be bad been induced to give her the mock certifi-
cate. On his refusal to comply with her request, she
declared she would acquaint his officers of her treat-
went. Fearing the corporeal punishment that be
would inevitably receive had it been made known to the
dicers of his regiment, lie, instead of going to Ireland
with the same, provided two substitutes, and left them,
proceeded to England, and was recommended by the
late Duke of Bent to Mr. Firth, the King's carpenter,
by whom he was set to work at Kensirgtmt Palace
where he continued four years. His x,,e-digaalc pm,
sued him thither, created a great disturbance at the
Palace, and he was obliged to procure a lodging for
her in Westminster, where she was brought to b.l of
a child, which was placed out at noise. She went
into service, but remained in her place a short time.
when she again annoyed him, and azreed if he tvonld
give her five guineas, she would return to Scotland.
This he willingly did, in hopes he should get rid of
her, but, in a few weeks she again made her appear.
ance, and resumed her former demand. On his refusal
she caused a great disturbance, and he was ridiculed
by the retnalnder of the workmen. She was in the
constant practice of so doing. Yesterday morning
she came as usual, and commenced a violent attack on
him with her fist. He was induced to give her in cus-
tody.

The defendant put in several letters which she had
received at various times from the complainant, which
were read by the Magistrate, and in which he ad-
dressed her as his " dear, dear wife," and his "be-
loved Dorothea."

The Magistrate said that by the epistles just read,
be clearly admitted her to be his wife, and therefore
he advised them to settle matters and live together
amicably ; but as he refused to do so, the Magistrate
dismissed tire complaint.

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RITRAOSEMNARY Ronagay.—..On the night of the
Ist instant, the house of Mrs. Johnson, Everton, was
entered by four men, and robbed of a large sum of
money and other property. The singular circumstances
under which the act was committed, are worthy of re-
cord. In order to obtain admittance, they scratched
at the door, after the manner of a dog. It was unsus •
pectingly opened by the female servant. They enter-
ed ; and declaring that they did not purpose any vio-
lence towards her, they put her in the pantry ; and
while one remained below to keep watch, the others went
up stairs. They found Mrs. Johnson in bed : told her
not to be alarmed, no personal injury being meant;
her money only being what they sought. The lady,
with much presence of mind, on observing their inten-
tions, secured, unperceived, a gold watch, which she
had at hand, under her night clothes. They bawled
her to an arm chair, and asked for some wine. lit
going for it, she contrived to pass the fire-place, and
throwing the watch among the shavings in the grate,
preserved it. They then sat down, and conversed freely
with her for some time. One of them, of genteel dress
and manner, showed her a number of false keys, and
described to her their several uses. lie remarked, that
a person of her rank, must have a watch : fur which
they searched her bed, but did not offer to search her
person. After robbing the house of money to a large
amount, including a bank-post-bill of 501. especially
endorsed; they politely bade Mrs. Johnson good night,
and depitted. They soon after returned, saying at the
door that they had forgotten something : but the ser-
vant denied them admittance.
They were detected at Ilirminghatn, upon present-
ing the bill alluded to; brought to Liverpool, and
fully committed for trial.—(Liverpool Mercury.)
DETERMINED ATTEMPT AT SUICI DB.-AN Friday
last, at Redruth. a man named Win. Coleman, who is
upwards 0f,70 years of age, attempted to put a period
to his existence, by cutting his • throat with a knife.
Happily the instrument was not sufficiently sharp to
accomplish his purpose effectually, and surgical as-
sistance being procured, the wound was sewn nr.
Shortly after. he was heard to mitter.soure incoLereut
expressions, and attempted to tear open. the,wounti—
be bad partly effected his object before his lands
could be secured; but being at length ceufitsed so
as to meant his, beipg able to. do. himself further
mischief, he bocame more composed, and is likely to
recover.
ATTEMPTED.SDICIDE, AND *IIRPRIEIND RECOVERY.
the Rig of October last, Rose Ludditt, servant
to Mr. Jarvis, feismonger, Adderbury, Oxon, attempt.
ed to pat au end Sober Whir cutting her throat with
a penknife, but not succeeding, plunged a razor•into
herthieetts coerplofelyamresing the sti pd pipe, the right
nerve. apl ti garatitlapery: Mr. Wilson was allied
ia, sad reticle prompt ;and effectpal assistance. lia
two or threeolar she wee &blot.° aciculate faintly.
frost
.whichisisoo. she began to do well, and is now
pedll.o):_nitiKKgs as it gone tSw aituatiogs

BOXING.

FIGHT AND NO FIODT.—The boxing match behrft,
Ben Warwick and Spring's etas, having being fixed:
take place yesterday on Moulaeyburst, much d.
pointment took plaee, as many persons assemble,
gartilesi of a damper. not knowing it was off, as
Lilo
wife died an Saturday night. Aftei the rain hr,
ceased the toddlers and prads were in motion eassis.;i
for. town, and Hodges and Beteher's elixir hails(
pened the disappointed either to fun or roiiehist
fight was knocked up fer two guineas on the hid
home in a field at Islewortb, between two mein
laws of the names of &it'd and Dunne!, one of who%
had lately returned from the South Seas. A resigeti
slaughtering fight took place, and both were 0ft,04
to a stand still ; it was all give and take. The stow
(Dunnell) won it by unsbipping the left jaw of his ss,
tagonist.
Nelson, the drover, and Simi the finnan, ktifi
their match for 50 guineas to morrow.

A shocking accident happened at Bishop Aocklesi,
on the evening of Wednesday last. A phones of the
name of Harrison was mixing together a IWge
quantity of gunpowder, for the pnrpnse of Nut.
ing coal at the pit, when a spark fell from the eat,,
which instantly exploded. The whole of the eptiat
and nearly the whole roof, were literally Mews is
pieces. Harrison, his wife and two children, ere cos.
sidered in extreme danger.
PROPERTY FIRED DY INCENDIARIES.—A fire broke
out at Steeple Ashton, on Wednesday night last, be.
tween twelve and one, on the premises of the Rev. Ms,
Hay and Mr. Butcher; it is supposed, from the
cumstances of the flames being oltvived to is forth
at nearly the same time, that it was the work of,aehs.
cendiary. A sheep-house, containing about six saris
of potatoes, and a stack of hay, were consnmed onal,
Hay's premises; but by the exertions of the nelgb,
boars, a tick of hay was preserved. On Mr. Butcher's
farm, eight load of stubble were on fire et both eds.
Providentially the destructive element was checked he.
fore it reached Mr. Ball's ricks adjoining, or it is
likely that most of the property in the neighboarheid
would have been swallowe I up. A person has bees
taken up on suspicion of this diabolical act. A re.
ward of 200 guineas is offered for the discovery of the
offenders.—(Bath Journal.)
SINGULA CASE.—About eight o'clock yesterday
morning, John Jenkins, a sailor of the brig Sampson,
Harris, WAS pitched into the ricer by a mildew jerk
'if a stage, which was lowering from the gunwhale e(
the brig Constantia. Ile struggled for a few mimes
toil sunk. Michael Purcell, boatman, instantly pro
cured grapnells and boathooks, and, assisted by his
comrades, took the man up, apparently lifeless, after
he had been about five or six minutes under water. He
was conveyed to the Humane Society Apartments, is
the Dispensary, behind the Parade Quay, where he
wet the readiest- and kindest attention. "By the
unceasing exertions," as the Visitor's Report 11.4
says, " of Dr. Briscoe, and the other medical gentle-
men." he was so far recovered that when we last heard
of him, at eight this morning, consider4ble hopes were
entertained of complete restoration. His case was so
far singular that, shortly after he was taken to di
Dispensary, he appeared in danger of dytegosso,
the ordinary effects of drowning, but by a str
pletic tit. Copious bleeding was had recourse=
at times considerable force was necessary to commit
his convulsive efforts.—(Waterford Mirror, :Von. 17)
On Thursday evening, a fire broke nut in a shop he.
longing to a blacksmith, adjoining the little towed
Newlyn, near Penzance. The roof being of thatch,
the most serious apprehensions were entertained 1w
the safety of the adjoining houses, which are chicly
covered with the same inflammable materials. A
wheelwright's shop adjoining, to which the fire bad
alreadyextended, was speedily uncovered by the hillt
bitants, who were soon enabled to exert themselel
more effectually, by the arrival of the two engines
from Penzance. By these means the. fire was got
under without any injury, except in the shop its which
it commenced, and that of the wheelwright &Inset
mentioned.—The premises were insured.
( one
aosnt ,tht two obiondqyuisoiftioa gnsrilr'ere dat Bir-
mingham,
l
between seven
and eight years old, who was burnt to death. TMri
other on a boy about twelve years old, who was Ed.
between
in Friday
.
dentally killed at the grinding mill of Messrs. Phipsos
and Co. The deceased had gone into a room over
the grinding atones, and not observing a trap-door, be
fell through it amongst the machinery, and was so
much crushed, that he died before he reached the
Hospital. The deceased did not belong to the milk
and he had no business in the rootu.—Verdicts, Acei.

dental Death.
Yesterday Mr. Charles Perry, an assistant 11 die
shop of Mr. Ahious, silveisinith, We, t;erwick•strA
Soho, standing on a pair of steps used in the shop for
reaching goods from high shelves, and Weems*
giddy, he fell headlong to the floor, his skull was ces
open by the fall; he, bled profusely, and soon alltes
wards expired.

MARRIED..
On Saturday last, at Mary-le-hone Church, 1011.111/'
P. Kendrick. Esq. of Upper Mary-le-hone-street to Fr
Mary, only daughter of the late .lame; Dods. Ksq.
At Wolve.thrunpton, Mr. Edward Lon. Bill v, drailgt°l4
150, to Miss E. Ilighfield, aged 21. vThere
stded ape
above ceremony, two fathers, two brothels, two lades, two
nieces, and two cousins, husband and wife, sad anll"r
persons. •

• .. . • DEATIIS.
Dr. Barrett, Vice Provost of 'l'riuity College, died Yee'
terilny"—Ottitin Journal. Friday.
On the inst. at Busby Park, County of WieMom, di
bilious fever, thallon. Mrs. liowerd. • t
Suddenly, at .his seat, Fuge Douse, near Dutyeta/
Ilnyne, EN. aged 73, Lieut.-Colonel of the North 494
Militia, and father of that corps.
At her house in Belfast, on the 10th inst. Mrs. 11r
aged 93 years, relict of the late tiol. Al'llroth.
On the lit Instant, and in V:e full enjoyment of ant
mental faculties, although at the advanced (end it liff—n
said at the uncommon) age of thi %ears. Mrs. E.lll4Cdawm
of Tyllanngee, and formerly of Itailvmacreely. in the Pi=
of Killinichy. tie father (an E:l4l'smn) came to bean
with the army about the thud of Lie revolution (1000)•
atittled in.the neighbourhood of Killylesgh. She has I•
' behind lier a numerona offspring, coasivting of 11 ehildlege
47 grand-childretk, 115 great yang-children. and
tal:
9 * el
great granvl-e.hirdren—many of whom, together with
number Of frientli relati v es, attended her remains to
placeof interment. iu Killinehy Church-yard. •

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