Maryborough, Queen's Coun...
The Times, 1824-08-14T00:00:00

mnarn AiD,:ore, ta sleek, pious-looking, travelling watch-mender, who preached himself into the good graces of the faithful at Rath- downey, in the nonth of Januarv last, and saccecded in obtaining about 0 watches to set going, ana wiEh which he immediately de- ramped, in ordler that they might tell hint the hour at which he weas 7not to rtitrn), was indicted for stealing a watch, the property of John -1-ay. It appeared in evidence that the prisoner left Rathdowney, a day or two after he got possession of several watches under pretence of repairing them; that he was advertised in the "Hlue and Cry," and apprehended ia the North of Irelanl. The watch, the subject of the prosecution, was found pledged at a pawnbroker's in Capel.street, and the pro rty proved by the owner. Air. C. *v ALKER contended that there was not sufficient evidence of the stealing, to go to the Jury, inasmuch as the prisoner had re- turned the watchi when repaired; that tihe prosecutor voluntarily gave it to Iiinm a second time, and that, though it was pawned, the prosecutor got it on applying tor it. Hlis Lordship cited the case of ilajor Semple, tried in London, in December 1785. The Major called atthe factory of Ar. l,y- saght, a coachmAker, and bargained for a chaise for 50 guineas-or to hire it, fiveguineas a day. He said he wanted to go the North of Eng and, and, under this pretence, he obtained the chaise, but no- thinir lia(l been heard of the iMlajor until be was arrested twelve months after, tried, and convicted fbrthe offence-the Jury believing it was his previous intention not to retuirn. His Lordship thought it was the watchmzker's intention to fob the watches when he got them, and would therefore let the intention go to the .Jury. It could not aftei t the prisoner's life ! Mlr. C. WALKERL-The prisoner's life and liberty are the same. The Jury found the prisoner G(.ilty. An unfortunate young man, of the name of John Brophy, was in- dicted tor the wilful murder of .lames Phelan, an inidependent far- mer, on the night of the 6th of November last at Mlountrath. It appearel by the evidence of Bridget Keily, that the deceased came by his death by a blow given by the prisoner, in company withi a Inan of the name oF Fannin. Her testimony was a good deal shaken by the cross-examiination of Mlr. BErTIEL. Dr. Jacob and Dr. Smith were called to prove that lie died by the fractuire, and that he had intervals of understanding. Two brotiers of the deceased prored to hia dying declaration, which brought on an argument, by Mr. BETHEL, reapecting the admissibility of the evidence. The Jury, under the charge of Lord Nonauty, found a verdict of conviction, after being in for upwdrds of an hour. His Lordship pronounced sentence of Deathi, but, we understand, subsequently granted a respite for a week in order to give an oppor- tunity to discovcrsomaecir-cumntances in favour of the prisoner,which will be reported to his Excellency the rord Lieutentant. It was then stated to the Court that one of the prisoners about to breput o his trial was ill of fiever; aud that it would not be safe to Dr. Jacob reported accordingly. Alr. CASSAN requested to be allowed to proceed with a traverse presenitment ease. His Lordship nodded assent. A DIALOGOUE. Air. CAssAir procceded.-In this case, my Lord, I am of coun- sel-~ L,ord NonR3tuy..How do you do, Dr. Jacob? I'm glad to see you look so well. Dr. Jacob.-I'm glad to have it in my power to return the compli. ment, my Lord. Alr. CAssAW still on his legs, and raising his voice-My Lord, in this case I am of counsel for kr. Joseph IMIulball- Lord NORBnUy.-Dr. Jacob, I have been very ill since I last had the pleasure of' seeing vou. Dr. Jacob.-So have I too,'m Lrd M1r. CAssAN (with steitorian lungs.)-My Lord? Ihare tr'ice stated that in thts case-_ Lord NoRBuny.-Dr. Jacob, I liave to con&ralate you an the miarriage of youir son. He's a young mnan ofhi'gh professional talent--of great reputation. Dr. Jacob._I thank you, my Lord. AIr. CAssAN (Stil loild and with great emphasis.)-l_My Lord, shall occupy the attention of the Court but a short time- Our reporter loft Mr. Cassan stating his case; It being nearly five o'clock in the evening, and the scene of action 20 miles from this paie...4Carloo Mitorning Post.h ThenS80 Jrtgesproceeddeyd freomJthlsi,sttowunv to Phillipatow7n, to openz the MARYBOROUGH, QUEEN'SCOUN7'Y,ASSIZES.