The Sun. — 1821-08-07 (London, England)

STREET.—Yesterday James Smith, a tall stout Irishman, whose face was severely lacerated and bruised, and his clothes covered with blood, was brought up in custody of James Jeffreys,- one of the patrole, charged with assaulting Michael Gallahar, on Saturday last, in St James's Park, with intent to rob him.—The prosecutor, who is a butler, was proceeding across St. James's Park, from Buckingham-gate to Hyde Park-corner; and on entering the Mall, observed the prisoner in company with another man, lurking amongst the trees, and on passing them, overheard the prisoner say to his companion, " Is tins he?" the other replied, "No ; but he will do as well." The prisoner directly made up to Mr. Gallahar, and solicited charity, as he said lie was a poor man out of work. Mr. :Mahar suspecting that the prisoner intended re: bing him, contrived to slip hiS purse between his neckcloth, and then bade the prisoner go on, 'as he had nothing to give. Prisoner said, he must, and would have two pounds, and directly struck Mr. Gallaher a severe blow over the head. Mr. Gallahar ret irnect the compliment with such violence, that the prisoner was laid prostrate ; but immediately recovering himself, again attacked Mr. Gallaher, and was again knocked down. Ile now called to his companion to assist him, and both of them set on Mr. Gallahar, who kept them at bay for three quarters of an hour, until at length overcome by violent exertion, he fell to the ground. The prisoner then jumped :on him, and searched I's packets ; finding them empty, lie was so enraged, that in the most brutal manner, he attempted to knock Mr. Gallahar's brains out by beating his head against the ground : • fortunately at this instant, a person came up to his assistance, and the prisoner, after a desperate struggle, was secured. His companion made off.—Remanded for Monday next. ROBBER'S DlSTURBED.—lnformatiop being received that gangs of robbers infested the Harrow road, and parts leading thereto, it was resolved to disturb them; and Humphries, with a party of officers of Paddington, proceeded on Saturday night, about twelve o'clock, to the above spot, in order to watch their manoeuvres. On the arrival of the ofli:;ers in the Harrow road they met a most formidable gang of desperate thieves, who, recognizing the officers, one exclaimed in a low voice, " Here's the,badger," meaning Humphries; they went on, but were closely watched by the party, until they arrived in a bye part of the road, when Humphries was convinced. from their conduct that they were about no good, and the whole of the officers went up and endeavoured to apprehend them, when a desperate resistance was made, and a cry raised, " Murder them !" Having pistols, the officers succeeded in apprehending four of the party ; the others decamped with al passible speed. The prisoners were taken to the watch-house, but the officers, on endeavouring to unlock the door, found the key-hole stuffed with stones and gravel, and the lock destroyed, no doubt by the prisoners' companions. However, they were locked up and se irched, when several knives were found on them, but nothing which might lead to the discovery of any depredation they might have committed. Humphries has since received several anonymous letters, swearing vengeance against him, and threatening his life. The parties in custody were taken before-a Magistrate, and held to bail. They were desperate looking fellows.