The Statesman.
London, England, 1818-09-07 00:00:00

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POLICE.
Mstsitow.wbusa...—Saturday, according to the an-
nual custom, • number of persons, chiefly juvenile,
were charged with committing offences in Bartholo-
mew Fair. The parties coosisted principally of
pickpockets, of individuals for assault, and of dittos-,
derly characters. We were glad to perceive, how-
ever, that the number of offenders were considerably
diminished, compared with those who disgraced
former years. The accused were nearly all omit
hack to the Coupler, as the best place of security
until the carnival has ceased.'
• AN INCORRIGIBLE ROSUE.
Jonet,was charged with robbing a Gentleman of his
pocket-book, in the neighbourhood of St. Paul'', a
few days since. The Prisoner, it turned out, *as
one of • party charged with felony, who effected an
escape from prison about two years ago. On that
occasion, he no sooner had freed himself from his
irons, than he for warded them back to the keeper. and.
in a polite note, assured him that he had no desire
whatever again to wear 66 the galling chain!" lle
is, however, once more "lb 'Lob's pourid."
INFAMOUS FRAUDS IN THF. FAIR,
GUILDHALL.—The Inquest of the Ward of Far-
ringdon Without appeared on Saturday at this office,
and stated, that among the many frauds which had
been practised for years in Bartholomew Fair, none
appeared to be carried to *realer extent and infamy
than the use of false and unstamperl weights. Many
of the venders its and about the fair, on the pewit
occasion, refused to eihihit their weights, but the
number shown and seised was Very great.
The question now was, how the fraudulent party
should be proceeded against, and the City Solicitor
being present, gave it as his opinion, in unison with
that of the Magistrate, that the offenders should be
brought up by information belays Iwo Aldermen.
It was next enquired,
,whiiiiner the Ward, to
which the Inquest belonged, should prosecute, or the
City ; and it was resolved, that the questions should
be sent before the nest Court of Aldermen for their

decision.
Queest.sousne.---On Saturday, Edward Hawker
was charged with robbing Mr. W. Chappell, of No.
1, Buckingham-rew, on the highway, of a gold seal
and watch-key. Last Friday week, about 10 o'clock
in the evening, Mr. C. was within • few yards of his
own door, when a fellow rushed from the door of the
Grey Coat School, and snatched at his watch. The
ring broke,-and the thief only got the seal and ke%,
with which he escaped. Margaret Smith-now swore
to the identity of the Prisoner ; she was the only per.
son in the street at the time besides Prisoner and Mr.
C. and she joined in the cry of 46 Stop thief I"—lte-
mended.
John Pritchard, a mere youth, was charged with
putting off a 11. Bank of England note, istrooing it
to be forged. The Officer who took him into cus.
tody stated, that upon his presenting the note in pay.
went for some articles of dress, and its being sus.
pected, he prevaricated very much, at one time saying
be lived here,at another time there : that first he had
received the note from a Jew ;nest from a young man
be knew ; and again from his aunt. Upon search.
ing him; there were found two genuine notes of 11.
each, eight half-crown pieces, and other money. The
Prisoner was remanded for further examination.
UNiort-HALL.—On Saturday, Holmes, the night
constable of St. George's, applied to the Magistrates,
and made the following statement:-
lie was one of the persons who, on Sunday night
last, was grossly' assaulted by Captain Montague,
late of the 22c1 dragoons, who for that offence was
brought before the Sitting Magistrate on Monday,
and by him ordered to find sureties for his appear.
more at the Quarter Sessions. Captain Montague not
being prepared with bail, the Magistrate was induced
by his representatioes to accept his word of honour,
as an Officer and a Gentleman, to appear and bring
him proper persons to be his sureties the nest day.—
Several days had pa.sed on; and the object of his ap-
plication was to ascertain whether hail had yet
been provided; and if not, he wished to obtain a
warrant for his apprehension, it being she determina-
tion of the Magistrates and GintleMen forming the
body of Commissioners, under whose authority the
watchmen acted, to indict him at the Sessions for his
shameful conduct. Mrs. Marshall, the wife of the
Gentlemen who was, in. the first Matinee, assaulted
by Captain Montague, was at the time in an ad-
sluiced stall* of pregoancy, and was so greatly
alarmed, that she was takes home in a state of ex-
treme danger, and apprehensions were still enter.
tained for her life. Applicant had been informed
that Captainisiontegoe had been taken into custody,
and conveyed to a place of safety as a deranged per.
son. lie was by no means satisfied that this was the
fact; if, however, he was armed with the warrant
which he sought, he would not be long in ascertain-
ing whether it was actually the case.
Mr. Serjeant SELLON directed Holmes to apply
again on Monday, when the Magistrate would be
present by whom the case was heard in the first in.
stance, and who was acquainted with all the circus's-
StanCeS. .
Holmes stated Ms intention to follow Mr. Serjeant
Sellon's directions, and withdrew.
TOWN-HALL, SOUTHWARK.--On Saturday Daniel
Dale was charged as follows:—Margaret Lee, a
most respectable looking woman, stated that her hus-
band Was the mate of a meriliam vessel, -and that she
had received a letter from him, Worming her that be
expected shortly to land pt Portsmouth, and direct.
ing her to meet him at that place. Intending to
obey her husband's instructions, and to continue with
him at Portsmouth, she disposed of all her goods,
packed up her wearing apparel, and delivered the
trunk, containing property to the amount of about
401. to the Prisoner, who had lodged in her. house
several months, to take to the coach-office. He be-
. trayed his trust, and absconded with the property ;
he was taken whilst endeavouring to procure a
passage on board a vessel bound to ltreleod.—Re-
mantled.
Wo ttsitt e. writ iii.-4.10Ce • the commencement of
Bartholomew, Fair, get numbers of disorderly boys
hare daily collected in
,North.gesen, Shoreditch, who,
in the most daring manner, commit all kinds of de-
predations. On'Srtiuday, however, W. Spencer, a
constable, after groat struggle and difficulty, brought
a (elle*, named IV. Morris, followed by about 50
of his aetociates, to, the office, and all his implements
of gambling, at what is termed "block and white
horses."—lie was ordered to find bill."

PiIDbINGTOPTSELEGT VES RE •
The illAumoots of this angry parish
hate, again
been boiling over in one of those tomeltious as-
semblies which they humorously enough deno-
minate " a Select Vestry." It would be difficult to
conceive any adequate cause for the esceSsire asp-
-liricriYistberroouugslitpeinrstoonaacltiaonnimotoistithyesdeis7lcallyseidniti'. athned diihse-
cussion of the most simple question.
In 'ari account of one of these MPetiniti in our
Paper of the 20th July, we stated that • Coinmittee
had been appointed at the instance of Mr. Thatcher,
to Investigate the accounts of Mr. Shill,late Surveyor
of the Highways; and on Thursday last a Vestry
was callorlfir the double purpose of receiving the
Report of this Committee, and inspecting the cur-
rent accounts of thr present Overseers and Church.
wardens. A considerable number of the Parishioners
having assembled by ten o'•lock, Mr. Steckdale,
one of the Churchwardens, proposed that his col-
league, Mr. Bones, should take the Chair. This
was objected to by Mr. Butler, who moved as an
amendment that Mr. Craig should preside, be being
a Gentleman of the highest respectability, and of
cool, dispassionate judgment. The scrutiny pre-
scribed by Sturges Bourne's new Act was then re.
sorted to, and ell the p'ersons present appearing eli-
gible to vote, Mr. Butler's amendment was put and
carried. The (bleated patty having thus ascertained
that the 'Vestry was still not sufficiently select, com.
mowed another scrutiny of a very novel_ kind, and
certainly " not to be found in any of the books."—
They moved the expulsion:of one person from the
room, becsase they suspected him of the heinous
crime of being connected with a Newspaper, and
.because he had not paid any rate. This person, in
'reply, said he had-not been long enough in the pa-
rish to lo.ve a rate demanded of him, hut by a clause
in the new Act, which they were so fond of quot-
ing, he was entitled to vote the moment he became
liable to berated, and as to his. being connected with
Newspaper, eve., if it were proved, be did not
!perceive why his presence should be dreaded in an
assembly of upright Melt, who were discussing
public business. Mr. Oilier, Mr. Barry, Mr. Cirr,
and several other most respectable Gentlemen, also
observed to the same effect ; hut all to no purpose,
the individual suspected of the base intention of giv-
ing publicity to the proceedings, was assailed by the
most violent abuse, some of the Gentlemen shaking
'their fists, and grinning in his face ; others vo-
ciferating "No short-hand writers-- no news-
mongers," and many, in spite of common sense,
continued to form a kind of bass accompaniment to
this precious performance, by calling on him " to
show his last rrceipt." Thus, for about an hour,
the sacred edifice of the church re•echoetl to malevo-
lent and almost frantic txclomations, sod a clamour
which would have disgraced even Billingsgate. At
length something like a momentary silence being oh.
tamed, the (;eutleman observed, that in considers-
thin of the respectable part of the Assembly, and that
their valuable time might no longer be wasted by such
idle and irregular proceedings, he would retire, pro-
testing, at the same time, however, against their right
to expel him.
Several other exceptions were then takes by the
fiction, and after another half hour's violent ebul.
lition, (luau* which other friends of 'theirs had
dropped in, Mr. Stockdale's 'original motion was
put, and his colleague, Mr. Bones, was placed in the
Chair by a small majority.
The current accounts of the present Parish Officers,
were then brought forward, and 'after long and ve-
hement dispute they were passed. In the course of
these acrimonious debates; 'a Mr. Grubb, a staunch
partizan of the ruling powers, displayed a vast fund
of legal knowledge, arguing for a length of time on
the sound policy of excusing a p,or woman from the
payment of the rates, 66 because," said Mr. Grubb,
64 we shall thereby prevent her having any claim to
parish relief."
Mr. Grubb's arguments, however, were no sooner
concluded than they were oversee by Mr. Butler,who
was so uncivil as to recite a line or lion of the
" Statute in that case made and provided," and so
Mr. Grubb was set at rest, and the poor woman was
eacused the payment of the rates, merely because
46 she was not able to pay them." These matters,
all and sundry, having been disposed or—Mr.Stock•
dale led to the *rand question of the day by bling,
ing up the Report of the Committee which had been
appointed to investigate Mr. Shill's accounts. The
Report fully exculpated Mr. Shill from the supposed
defalcation, and at the same. acquitted Mr. Thatcher
(the mover of the investigation) of soy blameable
motive, such motive having been imputed to him.—
This business here appeared to be fairly set at rest,
when to the utter astoni,hment of every person ac-
quainted with the nature of public proceedings,
Mr. STOCKDALE, Chairman of the Committee in
question, rose to disturb his own Report by moving,
" that the Vestry, &c. enter on its minutes their
opinion, that Mr. Thatcher's motives were not laud-
able."
Against this unprecedented inconsistency several
individuals protested in the strongest manner ; but
Mr. Stockanle, nevertheless, persisted sod proceeded
to cast reflections on his brethren of the Committee,
although repeatedly called to order, particularly by
Mr. KENT, a Member of ,the Committee, and the
mover of that Resolution its the Report which at-
tributed to Mr. Thatcher the must laudable motives.
Mr. Kent said at the time he moved this Resolution,
that he particularly asked Mr. 44.ockdale whether he
was of the same opinion, and he.auswered unequivo-
cally in the affirmative. He could, therefore, only
designate Ms conduct as the grossest inconsistency.
Mr. CANN. followed to the sante effect, and labour.
a to restore order in the Vestry, which was by this
time again lost sight of amidst the must outrageous
clamour and confusion.
After some time. Mr. Sulu. himself, in a rambling
speech, had the delicacy to support Mr. Stockdale's

fal!ioll• • itt
Mr.OLLlEllitliensisse tot vindicate himself Mem-
ber of the Committee, from the sti4 na which would
rest on. every Member of it, sherlil Mr. Stockdale's
strange motion be entertained. Should it be carried,
they would establish a dangerous precedent, and
render the appointment of Committees a mere farce.
A report of Committee should be final and decisive,
or where was the advarliage of thr;ir lahndrs. They
might as well rem d their opinions by wri'ing on the.

'water. Conciliatory
mended, in a most,:
and Mr. Thatcher Orel
stances which urged
tion in questiott.
any effect on Mr. Stockdale,
admitted that he had -
so merely as a matter
the Committee.
Mr. BUTLER strono
Mr. Stockdale, end
Mr. STOCIEDALE repli'
a pride in opposing hir
thought very uncivil,
taste, compered himself
dog; and Mr. Fle.r-
ed the said large (I(
street snipping at his heels," and when they gat to
the top, continued Mr. S. " the levee dog,inatuad of
biting the little dog, contented himself with mauls
testing the utmost contempt for his puny annoyer"
Mr. FLextver said he at all limes considered Mr.
Stock dale as an insignificant —; and wbetheraf
the Newfoundland breed or not, Ito was Minty hai
neath his notice.
Great uproar followed this discussion; ingot
length, Mr. Stockdale's curious motion was putilid
carried by a small majority ; sundry lean sad 80.
washed artisans on the back seats being calla:l9os
by Mr. flicks, the [titles collector, nut lop inky
vs Iwo they *ere wanted.
The stormy assembly soon afterwards logatt,i..
dually to disperse, but both in the Church and
Churchyard, it appeared doubtful, for a long t
whether " set.tos" would not take place. At la
however, the gates were closed, without soy ad
breach of the peace, and the beadles departed to
their dinners, ".estossished," no doubts "at tee
I madness of the Gentlemen.' "

OLD BAILEY SESSIONS.
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These Sessions, which commence on Weansisdly,
will he the heaviest known for many years. By tint
subjoined official statement, signed by Mr. Brows,
the Governor, it will be seen there are 460 prisoners
already committed for trial, among them 179 fethalta.
The list gives melancholy proof of increasing dip*
vity. Among the prisoners there are manyjoesdie
offenders, several of whom are stated to be eilkf
1 ten years of age. This statement is only mad. ap
to Thursday night, since which many others hive
been sent to New gate for trial, and it is expected
that the Sessions Will occupy the time of the Calk
far four weeks. The folluwing is a summary state.
mans, descriptive of the various offences with which
the prisoners severally stand charged:—
London Middlesex
Murder
Burglary . ... I 7
Housebreaking
Forgery
Uttering forged Notes .
Highway robbery
Horse-stealing
Stealing in a dwelling-house ... . 4 'lb '
Ditto privately in a shop
Ditto on a navigable river
Maliciously coming 0 1
Receiving stolen goods
Frauds
Larcenies 3) 11 3
Embezzlement
Misdemeanours
Various offences for the County Male/
Stealing front (be person
Uttering counterfeit cola • 3
69 $9

- Total... 460 -
STATE OF NEW OATE, Se m 9.
Males. Females.
Convicts under sentene, of death
Colt. ins under semenee of transportation
t...r life
1)1). -- ------ 14 yenn
Do. .----.--- 7 years
.... 16 3i
Prisoners under sentence of imprisonment
for felony nod misdemeanours .... •.. 27
Prisoners for scat .... ......... .. .. 349

16
110
5b9 179
Tatal in Neirgate ... 578
Among the Prisoners for trial are the two following ells*•
dinary commits/hers. viz.: Lawrence Hynes litellorna,sllo9
W. C. Gregory. alias Iluiland, aged 53,a clergynuto, runwsitird
by Sir N. Conant, for writing and sending by the post,scrnsite
I;tie_ .11. the superteriptiou hereof visis forged in 'hermitic of
Sir Win. Garrott. Km. a Member lit Parliament, in order to
ovoid payment of the duty of postage. knowing the wee to br
forged."e• W. Id ay wood, gardener, aged 77, committed by T.
Clarke, Esq. for having entered the arden of Ike Rev. Jolla
Addison. his master. and stolen one cucumber;" thr law Pri-
soner has been committed ever store the 19th of July s
rrevititt. to which time we ate told he bore a good seri
diameter.

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CORONEIIB' INQUES7S.
An Incittest,was pit n. on the sth just., ip Nelrefes rielb
..Idy of W. I)a,. alias Oliver. who put an end to hi, existerair
the same morning, by cooling his throat with a razor. W. oar'
spy, prisoner eumfined in hi esvgate for treat, said, thideeitised
sePTPIi very low in spit its. Ile had hero committed on a chars
of torgery out Tuesday. They flied to raise his spirits. bouts
complained of his Solicitor pot attending him as he ougbter
Wit tsctg succeeded in raising his spirits a-little, by tellioi his
he was in a similar situation, and with him '* to hope.'
night it was proposed to watch him, as from his saying. ' 'SI
not be toe; in this would." they feared he meant souiediinag set'
W ones* went to bed at half-past ten, sad got op m°
to relieve the others. Abtrat half-past three. *knew heard I
noise, as if the deceased was struggling in his bed, but upon 49'.
ink up and feeling, all appeared quiet. In a few miontesafter,
the noise was reported as though it proceeded from the IWO.
Witness took his candle to examine, and perceived the blood
upon the wail. He roused hi• companion, and on their to
the body. they found his throat eta. Ile was not quite dead.
hut he became soon after completely extinct. A razor was
'picked up in the bed close to the body. From the time of
commitment, Otb.deteased had bent much depressed s he "eft
continually, and seldom eat or drank. This evidence was cor-
roborated, anti proof given as to the apparent alienatito of
mind, under which the deceased was supposed to labour. Yea
diet— Insanity.
An Inquest was taken at the Elephant and Castle, near Re
Pancras Workhouse, mu the body of 3. King, a pauper, 0119
died of an inflammation on his lungs. Tie deceased was foetid
in the public road, and taken to the watelphonse, oirereo_,
remained two days, although word was sent to the Overseer ei
the state he was in. Considerable altercation took plate titmice
the Cmoaer and the Jury. come of the latter wishing "
er"
recorded, mentioning the Overseer, and stating that the de.*
of the deceased was accelerated by his neglect. At tench do
folio* ing verdict was recorded—'• dece.,sed died of nor'
tificati )))) in h s stomach. being itaproperly kept two nights
the watch-house of St. Pancras."

MARRIED.
On the 4211 instant, at St. George's. HanoverArrare...loha
W lately, I.:sq. of the Rookery,Sinifordshire,
of the late Wm. St. Atthyn. Esq. mad" youngeta ciutsghter
late Samuel Glover, hal. of Abercarne, Monmouthshire.

Ilfi.D.
At Perth. on the 23d alt, George Keir. of Haltom Mr 9'
foriutrly of the Honourable it:ttst India COMlNllly'oaresidette).
Bost y.

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ry aseasutes were now isein,
gentlemanly way‘by Mr. Ikety, t
intered into a detail of the crrehs'
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hieb to set on foot the it% "I
No explanation, howerellilit
tockdale, and his pertimma.
lad signed ibe Report,- bathe
dor of form, and as Citalsekatat
ongly dtprecated the tended* 1
ci Well followed by Mr. hum
replied that Mr. F. seamed toms
him on etety occasion, wisitibe
4. Mr. S. then, with infinite ge*
mself • e a large Newfouedis
gney to a little Or, which fella*,
dog "all the way up St. Jams's.
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