The Statesman.
London, England, 1823-08-27 00:00:00

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fore bead, and knocked hoedown. They then endeavouredl
to swipe. bat the prisoner was secured, 'and tonveyed to the
watchhouse. Mrs, Fraser was seised with violeat fits from,
the 'mete injury she sustained, and was carried home in is
dreadful state. A medical gentleman was immediately seat
for, bat Mrs. Frame continued le fits, and in a motet dsa
prone state for four 'teems"; and her physician still says
that she is by so means out of dagger, and cannot be for a.
considerable time in a situation to be moved.
Mr. Comaxv said that this was one of the most brutal
assaults that ever came before him, and ordered thaTt the
prisoner should be detained for reexamination on Friday,
when the situation of Mr.. Frazer can be more decidedly
spoken of by her physicists.
Smith, James Milleanse, and John Ford, were
charged with a burglary is the house of Mr. Hay, Pro-
p_rietor of the Hayward and Castle Tavern, Clower-place,
Husteirequare, New road.
It appeared that yesterday morning, about two o'clock,
the house of the prosecutor was_ entered by thieves, and
plundered of property to a considerable amount. When
Mr. Hay discovered the robbery, he sent to the watchhouse
to give information. The prisoners during the morning
were apprehended for being disoiderly, and taken to St.
Pancras watchhouse ; and Curzon knowing them to be
suspicions characters, searched them, and found some of
Mr. Hay's property, which he identified.
The prisoner Smith denied the charge, and represented
himself as son to the head cashier at the Bank of Ragland,
bat said he did not live with his father; the money found
on him had been given to him by his mother the evening
before.

The two other Prisoners denied the chug. also. Ford
was recognised by Furreman, the Officer, as an old of-
fender, who bad been before in custody. They were re-
manded.

QUEBN-ISQUARL—Vestehlay J. &towel?, J. Coady, and
R. Fry, Bow-street patrol, were charged by Ellis, a super-
numerary watchman, whose beat is in Duke-street, West-
minster, with insulting him and interrupting him in the
execution of his duty,at half-past 12 o'clock in the morning.
There has existed a spirit ofjealotisy between this class of
Trapi & the Marley*, ever since the Skinner were put upon
night duty, (one of the best Police regulations that has
taken place,) by which they are a check upon the conduct
of each other, as the one prevents all " blood money"
charges from being concocted ; and thecither the Marley,
from exeozißg so long, and so frequently, as fcirmerty.
About a week ago, a Bow-street patrol was fined 10s:
for interrupting a watchman on his duty in Charles-street,
Westminster, and watehee being then successful against
the tow-street " Nose," no doubt induced the present
charge, which is detailed in the following statement :
The three accused were standing in Duke-street, iVest-
minster, at half-past twelve o'clock, conversing with a
friend, when Ellis called to then' from the opposite side of
the way, "to march on," they took no notice of his com-
mand, though delivered in the usual Marley-like authors-
tive strain ; he then crossed over to them, and again re-
peated his former order, and because they declined obeying
it he sprung his rattle, and took them into custody, though
they told bins that they were on duty, and belonged to the
Bow-street patrol. Squires, a regolar watchman, hearing
the rattle sprung, came up, and also informed Ellis, that
lie was wrong in taking the men to the watch house, as
they were on duty; but Ellis rerlied, he would take any
persona who slid not move on when lie bid them. They then
accompanied Ellis to the watchhonse, and the night con-
stable refused to receive the charge, till it was pressed by
the patrol themselves, that their conduct might be in-
vestigated before a Magistrate.
Mr. RAINSPORD and Mr. MARKLAND, the Sitting Magi,.
traces, both reprobated the conduct of Ellis, as most impro-
per and unjustifiable, even supposing the accused had not
been patrol. As Englishmen, they had a right, equal to
that of a watchman, to walk the street at any hour, so they
had no Pleg,4l or improper object in view.
The Magistrates exercised the power they possess under
a recent statute, and discharged Ellis from Its situation of
watchman, for his improper conduct.
There was a second charge made by other officers against
a second watchman fur using abusive language and threat-
ening them; and the Magistrates, in the expectation that
the example now made would have due weight, required
him merely to pay for this offence, the expences of the war-
rant, observing that in no instance that again came before
them, of such a character, would they exhibit towards the
rn olfeier the slightest leniency.

UNION HALL—Yesterday, a man named Orman, 'who
has been for some time in the employment of Messrs.
Hensley, printers, in Bolt-court, and a bookseller named
Cohttacavlso resides in the 13orough,were brought before L.
B. ALLEY, Esq the former charged with having committed
a robbery, and the latter with having knowingly purchased
the stolen property,
Messrs. Hensley have been for some time engaged in
printing Dr. Li n gard's History of England for Mr. Maw-
man, or Ludgate Hill, and were to stroke off 1,000 copies.
About 400 copies had been delivered to Mr. Slasvotan,when
it reached the ears of Mr. B. Ilerisley, that co,sies were to
be had at Cahuac's shop at 2/. 10s. each, whereas the trade
price was no less than 31. 13s. Convinced that such a re-
daction in the price of the work could not have been afforded
by any one who because possessed of it in the usual manner,
Mr. Hensley caused an examination to be made in his pre-
mises with respect to that particular book, and soon learned
that 10 copies were missing, and from certain circumstances,
he judged that they must have been stolen by some person
who had constant employment in the establishment. Bee-
man was, after some further investigation into the circum-
stance* of the robbery, taken into custody. He denied that
he knew any thing about the plundered copies; but the evi-
dence which follows rasa produced by Mr. Hensley- to prove
that he was the principal, and that Cahuac knowingly pur.
chased the stol-n property. Mr. Hensley suspected that he
must have been robbed to a considerable amount, but he
could not at present form any estimate, his business being
so extensive and diversified.
Mr. Cooper, a respectable bookseller, at Whitefriars,
stated, that some days ago be purcbssed at Calmar's shop
in Blackman Street, six copies of Lingard's History of
England, at 21. 10s. a copy, and rave to Cahuac a bill at
four months for the whole of the.sum, :upon his promise
that the six sets should be delivered in due time. Six copies
were accordingly received by witness, but three of them
were imperfect,and of course no more than three sets of them
were kept. Cahuac took back the rest with a list of the
deficiencies in witoess's band writing, but the deficiencies
were never supplied.
Mr. Mawtuan's clerk stated, that he and Mr. Hensley
went to Calmac's shop, and mentioned to hisu that they
understood lie bad been selling Lingard's History of Eng-
land considerably under the trade price. Cahuac replied
that Ise had sold two copies; but on being told that his deal-
ing with Mr. Cooper about the six copies was no secret; be
admitted that he had sold that number of copies to Mr
Cooper, at the sum specified. Witness recollected that
Callan had been present at Mr. Mawusan's trade sale; that
he had made no purchase of Lingard's History of Eng-
land there: and that he •was acquainted with the trade
price.
Mr. Hensley caused the lodgings of Beeman to be search-
ed by an 'Amer, who in a short time pat his hands upon
the identical list of deficiencies of the History of England,
which list Mt. Cooper bad delivered to Calmar, and which
it was presumed Cahuac had transmitted to Beeman, for the
porpose of haring them cone, ted.
Mr. Hensley stated, that in lacking over Calmac's shop,
Ise fouod two Pronouncing Dictionaries, which had been
printed by him, and which, be bad no doubt,. %ere stolen
from his premises.
Mr. ANDaaws, who attended for Cahill's', ;irked Mr.
Alawmatis clerk, whether he could sd'ear that those copies
which Mr. Cooper bad purchased of VaLttle, bad not been

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purchased at Mr. Mawman's shop, oat Of the 400 copies
• which hid been delivered by Mr. Beesley.—Tbe reply was
in the negative. •
Mr. Axnuaws then contended, thii the evidence Aid not
bring hoMe the robbery to Beeman, led of course Cahuac
was net chirgeable with any offence. Besides, there had
been no proof of dealing between Cahoae and Beeman.
Mr. At.titc adjouriied the case, which excited much in-
terest amongst the trade, till to-morrow (this dav)
Btaamv.—Wilthotte, the wan who was remanded on the
charge of marrying two wives., was brought up yesterday. It
will be recollected, that his mond wile had absented herself
from the first examination. The two wives were now present,
and both the certificates of marriage were produced. The
first wife, who had instituted the present charge against her
husband, geld, that when she was married to him at Newington
church,. he refused to allow her to bring friends with her to
give her away, alleging that if she did, he should run the ha-
zard of losing his freedoda as a freeman of the Watermen's
Company.
The second Wife was then called upon to give evidence
against the prisoner, but she refused to open her lips On the
subject. The Rev. Mr. Onsiow, rector of Newington, and
'his clerk, could not speak to the prisoner's person. A women
named Mahon, who was one of the Witnesses to the first mar-
riage, proved her hand-writing in the certificate, but she stated
that She could not identify either of the parties, as in general
the appearance of bride and bridegroom on nuptial occasions
was so very different from that exnibited now by the prisoner
and his wives. She added, that she often sets in the capacity
of witness at marriages, to persons Whom she n eeeee aw before;
and will never see again.
Mr. Cussing*s observed, that as the prisoner's identity
could not be proved by any of the persons who were present
I at the first marriage, the case, of course, must fall to the
ground, and the first wife must ruled the consequences of
neglecting to'procure her own friends ko witness the celebra-
tion of her marriage.
The first wife said, It was a hard else that she should be de-
prived of her liberty by a base villain. She asked the ma-
gistrate if she was still to considee herself as a married
Woman.
Magistrate—" Why, do you wish to try nsatriesony again?"
First Wife—" Oh no, not yet; but I don't know how soon
I may be inclined to change my condition. however, your
Worship, I was under see at the time, and I think that will
help me in getting old of the fellow entirely."
Mr. Co eeeee s regretted that he was unable to punish the
prisoner further than by sending him back to prison; there to
remain for three months for deserting his first wife, and re-
fusing to maintain her; and on his liberation, if he stilt re-
fused to maintain her, lie should have a repetition of the pa-'
oishment. The Magistrate added, that if the first wife had
money, arid applied to Doctors' Commons, she would doubtless
be released (ram her disagreeable engagement.—The prisoner
was then sent back to Brixton. 1

LAMOITH ISTRCIT.—DanieI Hyde, a wretched-looking
old man; aked about 69 years, was brought up by Sion-,
the constable, charged under the Vagrant Act. 'the con-
stable said he found the old mad sleeping in a bay-stack on
Monday night in Mile end.
Mr. flier:owlet, addressing the prisoner—Where do you
belong to?
Old Man.—To Manchester, please your Worship.
Mr. HARDIVI6C.—How long have you been in London?
Old Man.—l came to town about four months ago.
Mr. HAM/MCC—What brflught you to town ?
Old Man, heaving a deep sigh—A Snit in Chance/.
for. HARDWICC—Wae it before the Lord Chancellor -r
Old Man.—No, the case was in the Vice-Chancellor's
Court. I have papers at my lodgings, No. 19, Field-lane,
relative to the mater, weighing IS or 19 pounds.
Mr. HARDIVICK.—What did the property in dispute COD-
sist of?

Old Man..lt was a trifle that my father, at his decease,
left in the bands of the executors for me, and Lye been a
long time seeking after it,
Mr. HARDOICK (langhing.)-1 think the Vice-Chancel-
lor should lonic after this man; we had better refer biw to
Sir John Leach.

Mr. WYATT.—You have recovered the property at length,
it seems.

Old Man.—The case has not been brought to an issue
as yet.
Mr. WYATT.—Have you seen any of your counsel lately:
Old Man.—Yes, but they begin now to look upon me
coolly.
Mr. Mavntas.—That's because you have no money.
Old Man.—Yes, It is: my attorney had 150/. of me; there
was !OW. left to each of four of us, and 1 purchased their
titles to the legacy, which was the ruin of me; I was a small
warehousekeeper at Manchester; and had several silk looms
at work there.

Mr. MATRIAL—How could you think of going to law—
you know lawyers won't stir without money ?
Old Man.—l came to town now to apply to the Master of
the Rolls.

Mr. WsATT.—Oh now we see you have come to town to
revive a suit which has gone down 20 years ago for want of
money to support your claim.
Mr. fliauwtcc—lf the parish sends you home by the
waggon, are you willing to go?
Old Man.—Tliat would be degrading to me ; I can walk
15 or 20 miles a day.
Mr. MATIIIAS.--if I give you W., will you set off for
Manchester ?

Old Man.—Yes, upon my honour, I will.
He then got the money, and left the office hastily.
Town-11A LL, SOUTH WA RIE.--YeSterday, John Belle:arks,
the man olcolour, butler to Mr. M'Gitlivray, of Suffolk-
lane, Cannon-street, was brought up for re-examination on
the charge of robbing: his master of a silver goblet, and
fully committed for trial.
THAMES POLICE: INDIAN JVGGLERIS.—James Abraham
Richmond, landlord of the Green Dragon Tavern, Stepney
appeared, before J. Ballantine, Esq., on an information
filed against him, for keeping a disorderly house.
The Chief Surveyor of Police stated, that on the lSth
inst. in consequence of information by public placard, that
an Indian Juggler and tumbler was about to perform there
that evening, he went to the house, and on attempting to
enter what is called the club room on the first floor, a shil-
ling was demanded, which he refused to pay; the landlord
at this time main the room disputing with a stranger,
who desired his admission money to be returned • a number
of persons bad assembled, music was delighting the audience,
and a tumbling board, juzgling, balls, &c. appeared all
ready for the performer. iVitness called the landlord aside
and told him the Magistracy did not sanction such amuse-
ments, and he should file an Information against him.
The defendant received from his neighlmrs an excellent
character, and pleaded ignorance of the law on such an oe-
casion, observing that such practices were continued by all
houses in that district.

The 111autaxitaTz said, he could not be ignorant, Ms
license would tell him better; the Act of 22 Geo. 11. ex-
pressly prohibited such an exhibition; but in consequence
of the good character he had received, be should mitigate
the penalty to half.
The defendant was convicted consequently in 21. 10s.
which he paid and retired.

CAUTION TO C •tetlllaN AND lit/ARM—OS Thursday
evening, *hen the Yarmouth mail arrived at Ipswich, after
the guard had 'taken out his bags to convey them to the
post-office, a man, who was an outside passenger, very de.
liberately took a parcel out of the mail-box, wrapped it up
in a great coat, and threw the coat and parcel down on the
ground. A man who attends the mail on its arrival came
1 in sight at this time, and the passenger who had thrown
down the coat got down, and carelessly removed it to the
office door, evidently to avoid suspicion. The man chat-
lenged him witb it, .and informed the 'guard; the fellow
immediately ran away, leaving his booty and two coats and
an umbrella. It torus out he was oue of a gang of seven
who came from Yarmouth, and is now in Ipswich gaol
for picking the pocket of a gentleman of Ipswich. The
remainder of the gang have not been heard of: it is strongly
suspected they have been watching the coach some time,
and supposed they bad got hold of a banker's parcel,