POLICE OR, HUE IPTTLTLTS^ EB FIG GAZETTE; AND CRY. Hiitftontij. No. 367. J SATURDAY, JULY 23, 1831. Containing the Substance of all Informations received in Cases of Felonies, and Misdemeanors of an aggravated nature, and against Receivers of Stolen Goods, reputed Thieves and Offenders escaped from Custody, with the time, the place, and every particular circumstance marking the Offence. The Names of Persons charged, who are known but not in Custody, and of those who are not known, their Appearance, Dress, and every other mark of identity that can be described. The Names of Accomplices and Accessories, with every other particular which may lead to their Apprehension. The Names of all Persons brought before the Magistrates, charged with any of the Offences mentioned, and whether committed for Trial, Re- examination, or how otherwise disposed of. Also a Description of Property that has been Stolen, and particularly of Stolen Horses, with as much particularity as can be given, with every circumstance that may be useful for the purpose of Tracing and Recovering it. As no charge is made for the insertion of Articles relating to Stolen Property iu the Police Gazette and Hue and Cry, all Letters addressed to the Editor upon that subject, are requested to be post- paid. ARSON AND WriFUL BURNING. WHITEHALL, July 8th, 1831. Whereas it hath been humbly represented unto the Kins, That, on the evening of Monday, the 4th day of July instant, the Stacks of Hay, belonging to Mr. Thomas Hartshorn, at Ashborne, in the county of Derby, standing adjoining the Turnpike Koad leading from thence to Leek, were wilfully and feloniously set on Fire, by some evil- disposed person or persons unknown: His Majesty, for the better apprehending and bringing to justice the persons concerned in the Felony before men- tioned, is hereby pleased to promise His most gracious Pardon to any one of them ( except the person who actually set Fire to the said Stacks') who shall discover his Accom- plice or Accomplices therein, so that he, she, or they, may be apprehended and convicted thereof. And, as a further encouragement, a Reward of Three Hundred Pounds is hereby offered to any person ( except as aforesaid) who shall discover the said offender or offenders, so that he, she, or they, may be apprehended and convicted of the said offence.— One Hundred Pounds of such He- ward to be paid by the Right Honourable the Lords Com- missioners of His Majesty's Treasury; and Two Hundred Pounds by Mr. Hartshorn. MELBOURNE. WHITEHALL, June 14th, 1831. Whereas it hath been humbly represented unto the King, that, about half past eleven o'clock on the night of Thursday the 2d day of June instant, a barn and lodge, and a quantity of oats and straw, on Nunningham Farm, in Herstmonceux, near Battle, in the county of Sussex, were wilfully and maliciously set on fire and destroyed by some evil- disposed person or persons unknown : His Majesty, for the better apprehending and bringing to justice the persons concerned in the Felony before men- tioned, is hereby pleased to promise His most gracious Pardon to any one of them ( except the person who actually set Fire to the said Barn) who shall discover bis Accom- plice or Accomplices therein, so that he, she, or they may be apprehended and convicted thereof. And, as a further encouragement, a Reward of Three Hundred Pounds is hereby ofl'ered to any person ( except MS aforesaid) who shall discover the said offender or offend- ors, so that he, she, or they may be apprehended and con- victed of the said offence.— One hundred pounds of such reward to be paid by the Right Honourable the Lords Com- missioners of His Majesty's Treasury, and Two Hundred Pounds by Mr. Thomas Charles Bellingham, Clerk to the Magistrates, Battle. MELBOURNE. WHITEHALL, June 14th, 1831. Whereas it hath been humbly represented unto the King, that, on the evening of Monday the 6th day of June instant, ihc buildings standing on a farm called Berensgrove, in the >^ rish of Rainham, in the county of Kent, were wilfully and maliciously set on fire by some evil- disposed person or per- sons unknown, whereby two barns ( containing about sixty quarters of wheat, and the same quantity of beans), two lodges, and two stables, together with other farm premises, were entirely consumed: His Majesty, for the better apprehending and bringing to justice the persons concerned in the Felony before men- tioned, is hereby pleased to promise His most gracious Pardon to any one of them ( except the person who actually set Fire to the said Premises) who shall discover his Accom- plice or Accomplices therein, so that he, she, or they, may be apprehended and convicted thereof. And, as a further encouragement, a Reward of One Hundred Pounds is hereby offered by the Right Honourable the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury, and a further Reward of Two Hundred Pounds by the inhabit ants of the parish of Rainbam, to any person ( except as aforesaid) who shall discover the said offender or offenders, so that he, she, or they, may be apprehended and convicted thereof. MELBOURNE. WHITEHALL, June 14tb, 1831. Whereas it hath been humbly represented unto the King, That, on the morning of Tuesday, the 7th day of June inst., a plantation or cover, in the parish of Prees, near Whit- church. in the county of Salop, the property of Sir Row- land Hill, Bart., was wilfally and maliciously set on fire by some evil- disposed person or persons unknown : His Majesty, for the better apprehending and bringing to justice the persons concerned in the Felony before men- tioned, is hereby pleased to promise His most gracious Pirdon to any one of them ( ex<? ept the person who actually « c! Fire to the said plantation) who shall discover his Accom- plice or Accomplices therein, so that he, she, or they, may be apprehended and convicted thereof. And, as a further encouragement, a Reward of One Hun- dred Pounds is hereby offered to any person by the Right Honourable the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury, and a further Reward of One Hundred Guineas by Sir Rowland Hill, to any person ( except as aforesaid) who shall discover the said offender or offenders, so that he, she, or they, may be apprehended and convicted of the said offence. MELBOURNE. HOUSE- BH2A2ISTGj The following is a more accurate Description of the Pro- perty Stolen on Tuesday afternoon, the 19th inst.. between the hours of three and five o'clock, from the Shop of Mr. Palmer. Watchmnker, No. 58, Great Marylebone- street, viz. — One Gold Watch, double bottom, engine- turned, seconds, lever escapement, jewelled in eight holes, gold dial, and chiseled edge; one Gold double bottomed engine- turned Watch, gold dial- plate, lever escapement, jewelled in six holes, and seconds: one Gold double bottomed en « ine- turned Watch, gold dial- plate, lever escapement, and jewel- led in six holes : the maker's name to each of the said Watches, is ' John Palmer, Great Marylebone- street.' Also, one Gold Dome Lady's engine- turned Watch, a silver dial- plate, horizontal escapement, and jewelled in four holes.— The robbery was effected by breaking a square of glass; the Shop had been left in charge of the servant Girl, who never quitted it till her Master's return, when the robbery was discovered.—[ See Hue and Cry, of the 20th instant.] Between the hours of ten o'clock on the night of the 21st instant, and the morning of the 22d instant, the Dwelling- house of John Davis, No. 1, Cock Hill, Bethnal Green, Journeyman Weaver, was entered, and Thirty Yards of Velvet, value Twenty- five pounds, the property of Messrs. Fox and Bailey, of Honey Lane Market, Stolen therefrom. Stolen, from the House of Mr. Seasons, No. 33. Seymour- street, a Silver Watch, maker's name ' Thomas Cook, Oak- ham,' with the initials ' J. S.' engraved on the outside case. — By a Man, who made an entry into the back parliur, by forcing two locks, during the time the Servant was showing the lodgings, in the absence of Mr. and Mrs. Seasons, to a Man, accompanied by a Woman, both respectable in ap- pearance, where they remained for some time measuring the windows for curtains; and, it is supposed, that while the Servant was thus engaged, the said robbery was effected. HORSE AND CATTLE STEALING. On Wednesday, the 20th instant, Mr. Clarke, of Park- place, East- street, Walworth, left a Horse and Cart in charge of a Boy, near the Pump in High- street, Norton- Falgate, and went into the Shop of Mr. Gardner: he re- mained about ten minutes, and upon coming out, found the Boy had decamped with the Horse and Cart.— The Cart contained a light drab Box Coat with capes, a Reticule Basket, two bottles of Spirits, thirty quires of Glass Paper, and other articles.— The Boy was about fifteen or sixteen years of age, five feet three inches high, and was dressed in a dirty smock frock and fustian trousers. The Horse and Cart have since been found, but the great Coat has not. Stolen, on Monday night, the 18th instant, out of a Piece of Ground, belonging to Mr. William Shorthouse, at Mose- ley, an aged Bright Bay Gelding, about fifteen hands and a half high, with cut tail, white saddle mark on the near side, and black legs, also a large blemish on the fetlock joint on the near fore leg, and the hair rubbed off.— Whoever will give such information to the said Mr. W. Shortbouse. the Constable of King's Norton, or to Mr. Redfern, at the Pub- lic Office, Birmingham, as may lead to the apprehension of the offender or offenders, shall, upon conviction, receive Ten Guineas Reward, from Mr. P. M. James,- the Treasurer of the King's Norton and Moseley Association for the Prose- cution of Felons. Stolen, on Tuesday night, the 19th instant, from Blaxhall, in the county of Suffolk, a Black Gelding, eight years old, about fifteen hands high, has good eyes, the off hind foot white, cut tail, and in good condition for work. Also, a Bright Bay Pony, four year." old, thirteen hands high, has good eyes, switch tail, in good condition, and the off fore foot is a little swelled, having been recently sprained. The property of Eden Tyler.— Information to be given to James King, Constable, Saxmundham. Stolen, on Wednesday night, the 20th instant, or early the following morning, from the Village of Wisborough Green, in Sussex, a dark Chesnut Mare, with two or three small white spots on the near side, bushy mane ( inclined to fall on the near side), switch tail, about fourteen bands high, and about nine years old.— The Property of Mr. William Saunders. Stolen or strayed from a field belonging to Mr. W. Turner, at Birmingham Heath, near Birmingham, on the night of Wednesday, July 20th instant, a bright Bay Cob, about nine years old, about fifteen hands high, black legs, near hind fetlock white, white strip on the face, beautiful black mane, and short tail; tips on his feet, when in the field; his off fetlock and left hock, above the joint, have a scar upon them, occasioned by an old bruise from a halter: also, a Bay Colt, fifteen hands high, slouched ears, three years old, long main and tail; and a Dark Grey Galloway four years old, with long mane and tail. If stolen, whoever will give such information as will lead to the apprehension of the offender or offenders, shall upon conviction receive Twenty Guineas Reward ; if strayed, any person restoring the horses, or giving information of them, shall be handsomely rewarded for their trouble, and all expences paid, on application to Hammond, Turner and Sons, Snow- hill, or to Air. Redfern, Public- Office, Birmingham. Found, on Thursday, the 14th instant, in the neighbour- hood of Devonport, in the possession of a party of Gipsies, the following Property, supposed to have been Stolen, viz. — Twelve Horses, one Donkey, and one young Mule; also, one Silver Watch, No. 3049, the maker's name erased with a file ; the last persons who appear to have repaired the said Watch are Samuel Tyte, Warminster; and James Snelling, Newton Abbott. One large Silver Ladle, with crest, a Wheatsheaf; two Silver Tea- pots, one of which has a silver handle. Besides a great quantity of miscellaneous Articles; found in a Car, marked ' Peter Hicks, Brimpton, Berks, Rat Catcher.' The three Men have given their names PETER HICKS, WILLIAM BELCHER, and THOMAS STANLEY.— Information to be given to James Day, peace officer, Town Hall, Devonport. 1370 —— rib——*— I— immSmarXi POLICE GAZETTE; OR, HUE AND CRY. Supposed to be Stolen, liy a man named JOHN DYER, ( who has since Absconded), from Hemel Hempstead, a light coloured Chesnut Horse, with switch tail, long mane, blind of the off eye, about fourteen bands high, aged, collar marked on both shoulders, a white star on the forehead, white saddle marks, and marks of the bridle on each side of the head under the ears. Stopped, by the Constable of Laindon, near Billericay, supposed to have been Stolen, a dark Brown Mare, aged, about fifteen hands high, with black legs, both hind heels white, short cut tail, a mark from the collar on the off shoulder, a large white saddle mark on the near side, and a small one on the off side, also rather thick in the wind.— The Mare was in the possession of two suspicious charac- ters, one of whom d « eamped, the other is in custody— Ap- plication to be made to Mr. William Curtis, Constable, of Billericay, Essex. Two Boys were stopped, at Brentford, by a Police Con- stable of the T Division, with an Ass in their possession, which they confessed to have Stolen from the neighbour- hood of Oxford. The Ass is a very fine one, and long in the back.— The Boys are remanded for a week. Stolen, early on Saturday morning, the 9th instant, from a Field, at Brook Farm, near Westbury, Wilts, in the occu- pation of Anna Hooper, a Dark Brown Gelding, fourteen bands and a half high, three years old, a white stripe down the face, and switch tail lately docked. The property o( Mr. Stephen Noad, of Brook Mill.— Whoever will give such information as shall lead to the conviction of the offender or offenders, shall receive Five Pounds Reward, on application to the said Mr. Noad. On Saturday morning, the 16th instant, a Horse and Chaise were obtained, under false pretences, by a Man, represent- ing himself to be Mr. Grey, residing at No. 2, Devonshire- street, Portland- place.— The Stanhope is lined will) drab, painled green and black, and has on the caps of the wheels ' E. Prince, Harcourt- street.' Furniture on the Brass Har- ness, with brass rosette on the Bridle, and a small silver horse's head in the centre. A Bay Mare, with white legs and face, switch tail, fifteen hands one inch high. The pro- perty of Mr. Jerromes, Livery Stable Keeper, Upper Mon- tague- street, Montague- square.— The person had on a black surtout coat, is about five feet seven inches high, and a scar on bis Hp nat healed. The Mare is very much pulled in the near front leg-— Any person giving such information as may lead to the conviction of the offender, will be handsomely Rewarded. Stolen, on Monday night, the 11th instant, or early on the following morning, from a Field, in the occupation of Mr. Bryant, of Walhani Green, and of Dacre- street, Westmin ster, a red and white spotted Cow. of the Alderney Breed.— Information to be given at the Police Station, New- way, Westminster. Stolen, on Friday night, the 8th instant, or early the fol- lowing morning, out of a Field, belonging to Mrs. Wilde, of flodnet, in Ihe county of Salop, a Brown light Cart Mare, aged, fifteen hands high, blaze down the forehead, near fore fetlock white, grey below the knees, the near knee has been broken, white leg behind, and a switch tail.— Fifty Pounds Reward will be paid by the Hodnet Association for the Pro- secution of Felons, on the apprehension and conviction of the offender or offenders. Stolen or Strayed, on Saturday afternoon, the 2nd inst.,. about five o'clock, from Union- terrace, Camden- town, a Chesnut Horse, with brass- mounted Harness, and a Cart, newly painted green picked out with black. The property of John Brown, No. 104, Great Titcbfield- street; whose name and address were written on the bottom rail of the off side. Stolen, on the night of the 26th ultimo, or early the fol- lowing morning, from a Sheep Ground, on Willersey Hill, in the parish of Willersey. a Dark Brown Mare, three years old : also a Bay Filly, one year old. The property of John Staite, of the parish of Broadway, in the county of Worcester.— Whoever will give such information as shall lead to the conviction of the offender or offenders, shall, upon such conviction, receive Ten Pounds Reward, from the said John Staite.— The three- year old Mare has a brown muzzle, with a broad star in the forehead, and a little white across the ham of the near bind leg. The Filly has a large white blaze down the forehead, two white heels behind, and is unshod.— The offender or offenders entered the ground with a Horse and Gig, as the tracks of the Gig with the foot marks of the Filly, were traced for two miles on the Honey- bourne and Bidford Road. Stolen or Strayed, from the parish of Charlton Kings, near Cheltenham, on the 15th ultimo, a Bay Mare, fifteen hands high, half- bred, three years old, long tail, with a star in her forehead, near bind fetlock white, three or four warts near the flank, and some spots on the off hip.— Whoever will give information that may lead to the recovery of the Mare and conviction of the offender or offenders, shall re- ceive Five Pounds Reward, by applying to W. Painter, of Charlton Kings. WAR OFFICE, Jl List and Description of AGE. SIZE. PERSON. HEAD. FACE. EYES. EYEBROW'S | NOSE. NECK. HAIR. 25 5 8} — — grey — — light brown 20 5 9J — — — grey — — — light brown 19 5 5 prop large prop grey brown common short brown 22 5 9} prop prop prop grey brown prop prop brown 21 ~ 5 6 — — — hazel — — dark brown 19 6 0 slender prop oval grey dark brown prop short brown 19 5 8i — — — hazel — — — dark brown 18 5 6} — — blue — — lightbrown 25 5 H slender small rouud grey dark short short light brown 18| 5 6} stout round long grey brown common short brown 22 5 10f stout large broad brown brown common long dark brown 20 5 8 — — — hazel — — brown 25 5 6J — — •— blue — — — dark brown 241 5 n — — •— blue — — — brown 28} 5 8 — — — grey — — .— fair 21 5 6i — — •— liazel — — — brown 19 5 6 — — — hazel — — — brown 19 5 10 — — — hazel — — — brown 18 5 H — — — grey — — — dark 26 5 9i hazel brown 21 5 84 slender small long brown dark brown long long brown 22f 5 9} slender small round brown brown prop short brown 21* 5 9} slender large small blue light brown long long light brown 19 5 6 — — — grey — — — fair 19 « } stout round round grey fair common common dark brown 20 5 n slender long long hazel dark common short brown 19 5 9 — — — hazel — — brown 25 5 7 — — — blue —. — brown 25 5 7 stout large round grey brown common short brown 27 5 6 stout large round grey brown common short brown 23 5 8f — — — light hazel — — — auburn 20 5 9i stout large round grey heavy common thick light browa 25 5 10 slender small long blue heavy large long light brown 23f 5 8 stout large round grey fair small long fair 27 5 8} v. stout large round blue lightbrown large thick lightbrown 22* 5 9 stout small long hazel dark long long dark 23} 5 5 stout round round grey black long sh. & th. black 22} 5 9 stout prop oval blue lightbrown prop long lightbrown 23* 5 11 stout large long blue light brown long prop lightbrown 18 5 6 — — — blue — — — dark brown 18 5 prop common common grey lightbrown common common brown 33} 5 10 stout round oval grey black prop prop black 28J 5 n stout round long blue fair prop long light 29* 5 7 stout round oval blue fair prop prop fair 23* 5 10 stout round oval blue fair? prop prop fair 26 5 H slender long long grey brown long long brown 34J 5 10* stout round round grey lightbrown prop prop light brown 26$ 5 8 stout round oval grey black prop prop black 24 5 n — — — hazel — lightbrown NAME. William Kingsman Peter Clarke James Woodhead James Martin Joseph Wilson Joseph Harrison George Neasmith William Dymond William Baggerley William Price John Graham Thomas Howell Thomas Lancaster Francis Ashley Hugh O'Donnell James Gilmore Joseph Galley Henry Sutcliffe John Jonson William Wyatt Thomas Donnison Daniel Neal Joseph Combe Terence Connors CORPS. 3rd Drag. Guards 5th Drag. Guards 15th Hussars 2dBat. Gren. Gds. 1st Bat. Rifle Brig. 1st Bat. Scots Fus. 7th Fusileers loth Foot 17th Foot 21th Foot 24th Foot 25th Foot 30th Foot 30th Foot 30th Foot 51st Foot 51st Foot 52d Foot 52d Foot 53d Foot 56th Foot 56th Foot 56th Foot 58th Foot Stanton Lochgilly Papelwick Norton Sunon Hill Stoke- u.- Trent St. Mary's Northchurch Danthorpe Hills St. Helen's St. Mary Harnbleton Morland Egermont Kilbridge Grey Abbey Kingston- u.- T. Brotlierton Walcot Hull Combhay Crosscomb Kilkerin COUNTY. Wilts Armagh Notts Hereford Surrey Stafford Notts Nottingham Hertford Worcester Cumberland Northumber. Westmorel. Cumberland King's Downpatrick Surrey York Chester Somerset York Somerset Somerset Galway TRADE. labourer carpenter shoe- maker labourer labourer potter weaver labourer labourer labourer shoe maker labourer labourer silk dyer labourer labourer labourer labourer gun- smith labourer labourer labourer farmer's servant] labourer Alexander Tocher David Great Thomas Jordan Peter Reynolds Michael Gannon Bernard M'Manus Michael M'Mahon James Keating George Vallance George Guild Joseph Scoffield Mark Smith Edward Varndall Andrew Horn James Young Richard Crookshanks Robert M'Cleary James Chisholm William Bissitt James Young Hugh Fulton James lngtis Samuel Hennie John Fraser Charles Proctor 60thRifles, IstBat. 60th Rifles, IstBat, 61st Foot 61st Foot 66th Foot 66th Foot 66th Foot 67th Foot 67th Foot 71st Highlanders 71st Highlanders 71st Highlanders 71st Highlanders 71st Highlanders 71st Highlanders 72d Highlanders 74th Foot 79th Highlanders 79th Highlanders 79th Highlanders 79th Highlanders 79th Highlanders 79th Highlanders 79th Highlanders 80th Foot Kinnelar Brichan Oughall Killumavie Kiltubret Durrevullen Adair Ballintemple Eglis Campsey Rochdale Long Heiasell West Mains Falkland Coalwand St. John's Abbey Dingwall Clunie Paisley Renfrew Paisley Paisley Dingwall Audley Aberdeen Forfar Mayo Mayo Leitrim Fermanagh Limerick C'avan King's Stirling Lancaster Lincoln Hants Fife Galloway Lanark Renfrew Ross Perth Renfrew Renfrew Renfrew Renfrew Ross Stafford labourer flax- dresser labourer labourer labourer labourer blacksmith labourer labourer labourer weaver labourer labourer weaver weaver painter weaver labourer blacksmith weaver weaver weaver mason labourer miner John Scott Thomas Atkinson William Miles Michael Cramer William Partner Joseph Hannah Richard Norrish John Buckley BOUT. E X. COIHF'S John Hurley 80th Foot 80th Foot 82d Foot 84th Foot 86th Foot 90th Foot 96th Foot 99th Foot SERVICE Artillery Lofthouse Sligo Warley St. Mary's Glasgow Glassford St. Luke's St. John's Trinity without York Sligo Essex Dublin Lanark Lanark Middlesex Limerick Waterford labourer plumber & sawyer shoe- maker tailor weaver clerk shoe- maker labourer laz. 22 19* 23 23 23 20} 19 19 21 5 9 stout stout prop oval round round round oval round grey grey hazel brown hazel grey blue grey hazel brown dark heavy prop long short prop short brown light brow brown black dark brown dark brown dark brown dark brow n POLICE GAZETTE; OR, HUE AND CRY. 1371 On Tuesday, the 28tli ultimo, a Man of respectable ap- pearance, applied for and obtained, at Clark's Livery Sta- bles, Saint John- street, Clerkenwell, a Saddle Horse, on hire for the day, giving his address in the neighbourhood. The Horse has not been returned since, and the address given is found to be false.— It is a lightish Grey Horse, six years old, with small head, full mane, and switch tail; is remarkably short in his back, about half- bred, and has a little hair oil the far hind leg. On Saturday, the 2nd instant, about eleven o'clock in the forenoon, a Gentleman left in the care of a Boy, in Chan- cery- lane, a Dark Chesnut Horse, about fifteen hands and a half high, with an old Saddle and a double Bridle on.— The Boy and Horse were both found missing shortly afterwards. — The Boy appeared to belong to some Charity School, and was dressed in a long blue coat, and had a round face, rather marked with the small- pox. On Sunday, the 3rd instant, a Horse and Chaise were obtained, from the Stables of C. Whatman, of ( he White Lion, Chatham, by a respectable looking Man, to go to Cranbrook, Kent, and has not been since heard of — The Chaise was fresh painted green, lined with blue cloth, of old make, and was drawn by a light Bay Mare, with black legs, a white fetlock on the near hind leg, a star on the fore- head, blind of the near eye. about fourteen hands and a half high, six years old, and had on brass- mounted Harness with Crest.— Three Guineas Reward will be given to any person who will give such information as may lead to the convic- tion of the offender and recovery of the property. Informa- tion to be given to C. Pattison, Constable, Chatham. Stolen, on Wednesday, the 0th instant, from a Field, at Allweston. near Sherborne, a mottled Grey Mare, of the Cart Kind, and aged. The Mare was safe in the Field at ten o'clock on the preceding night.— Whoever will give in- formation that will lead to the conviction of the offender or offenders and recovery of the Mare, shall receive Five Pounds Reward, from Mary Pope, of Allweston. On Friday morning, the 1st instant, a Man, about thirty years of age, five feet five or six inches high, of dark com- plexion, had on a blue frock coat and black trousers, Hired at Birch's Livery Stables, Chapel- street, South Audley- street, to go as far as Finchley, a Bay Horse, aged, fifteen hands one inch and a half high, has a small piece of white on the forehead, and also on the off hind leg, and has not yet returned it. ZtARCEXTST. Stolen, on Tuesday evening, the 19tli instant, between seven and ten o'clock, from the Dwelling- house of Mr. Wat- son, No. 6, Pulteney Terrace, White Conduit Fields, the following articles, his property, viz.— One plain Silver Tea- pot, with black handle ; one Gold Watch, maker's name ' Gale,' with Gold Chain, two Seals, and a Key, attached ; one Seal, with cornelian stone, and ' W.' engraved thereon; one Brooch, set with paste, and ruby stone ; one Silver Knife; one pair of small Gold Ear- rings ; a Silver Pencil- case ; and various other articles. Also, two Sovereigns.— By MARGARET LEWIS ( who has absconded), a Servant to the said Mr. Watson. She is rather short in stature, has a very pale complexion, and black hair. She took all her own clothes, and left a skeleton key and an empty box. ABRAHAM JACOB ANTELL, Son of Jacob Anfell, Orange Merchant, in the Borough Market, has Absconded, and Stolen from the said Jacob Antell the sum of Twenty- two P/> unds. The following is a description of his person, viz.— About five feet six inches high, of dark complexion, stout made, his face very scorbutic, and is about twenty years of age; was dressed in a fustian jacket and trousers, and a black cap. He is supposed to have gone to Bromley, in Kent. On Thursday, the 7th instant, THOMAS THOMPSON, a Carrier between Hull and Alburgh, Yorkshire, absconded with Fifty- live Sovereigns, the monies of Mr. Haine, of Holderness Inn. near the North Bridge, Hull.— The said THOMAS THOMPSON is about live feet nine inches high, fifty- eight years of age, sallow complexion, light hair ( inclined to grey), flat nose, thick lips, high cheek bones, square whiskers, walks very fast, but lame with the right leg, his knee being bent outwards; he was dressed in a fustian shooting coat, drab black and yellow striped waist- coat, black velveteen breeches, blue stockings, drab gaiters with brass buttons, and shoes.— Information to be given to John Grossmith, constable, Union Hall. On Saturday morning, the 16th instant, the Workshop of Mr. Thomas Preston, in Union- street, Borough, was broken arid entered, and a quantity of Carpenter's Tools Stolen therefrom.— A Man was observed carrying a basket of Car- penter's Tools, early the same morning, in the City, who was seen drinking the previous night in a public- house near the Shop; and, from his dress, has the appearance of a carpenter; he is known to some of the Police, by the name of TYLER. [ See last page. JULY 23, 1831. Deserters from His Majesty s Service. square prop square round square r. round r. round square square round round round rouud square round square square square broad square broad square square square square square square square square stout prop long slight long long long long long prop long Stout stout prop long stout stout long stout stout long prop prop prop prop long prop long prop prop stout prop | prop prop : slender common \ slight large prop large prop large large large long long long TEET. MOUTH. prop prop prop common prop prop large large large common prop prop common large common prop prop large MARKS AND REMARKS. slightly pock- marked upper lip thick and turned up; supposed gone to Portnorris played the bassoon in the baud joined from London District 20th June 1831 second time of desertion ....... slender make; 2d time of desertion recruit from London District lost first joint fore- finger of right hand; 2d. des.; took neces. pock- pitted ; took forage cap, and part of reg. necessaries . large scar on the right leg; took forage cap, and part neces. took part of his regimental necessaries .... took away his forage- cap, side- belt, belt- plate, and bayonet took his side- belt, belt- plate, bayonet, and his necessaries took his side- belt, belt- plate, bayonet, and his necessaries a bugler, robbed a shoemaker at Flower- fields of a hat, & c. a tenor trombone player; 2ddes.; punishmt.; took belt, & c. supposed gone to 59, Paddington- st., Marylebone, Loudon, large wart on the back, the right side, blotches on his face took greater part of his regimental necessaries . took greater part of his regimental necessaries . . took greater part of his regimental necessaries . took greater part of his regimental necessaries . 12 June 19 June 16 June 14 June 23 J une 28 May 16 June 21 June 20 Juue 18 June 23 June 21 June 19 June 20 June 20 June 18 Juue 18 Ju n 21 June 21 June 21 June 18 June 18 June 15 June 15 June PLACE. Bristol Dundalk Nottingham London Dover Dublin Hull Newc.- u.- Tyne Chelmsford Carlisle Carlisle Dumbarton Dublin Dublin Dublin Stockport Stockport Weedon Weedon Chester Fedaniore Fedaniore Fedamore off pass prop large large large large large large large large large large large prop large prop prop prop prop prop prop prop slender prop prop large prop stout stout stout stout stout stout prop stout prop prop stout prop prop prop prop prop large large small large prop small prop large large large v. large prop prop prop prop prop prop prep prop common large common common common large large large large small prop large prop prop prop prop prop prop prop took part of his regimental necessaries . slovenly walk, marked D; took side- belt, & c.; 2d desertion secoud desertion; marks of punishment . marks of punishment D left side ; 2d desertion, took neces. and 50 rounds cart, took the greater part of his reg. necessaries, and side- arms D and punishment; took greater part of reg. necessaries punishment and D ; 2d time of desertion . small- pox second time desertion second time desertion .... a recruit; supposed insane . deserted before intermediate inspection took all his regimental necessaries took all his regimental necessaries . took part of his regimental necessaries took all his regimental necessaries took all his regimental necessaries unlimited service .... unlimited service 10 June 15 June 6 June 11 June 5 May 5 May 19 June 14 June 12 June 25 March 27 April 1 May 1 May 5 May 10 May 16 Juue 3 June 3 May 3 May 5 May 5 May 5 May 1 May 9 May 24 Mav Aberdeen Dublin Ballinrobe Castlereagh Osnabruck Osuabruck Headford Newry Newry Ft. George, U. C. York, U. C. York, U. C. York, U. C. York, U. C. York, U. C. Fort George Kilsyth Kingston, U. C. Kingston, U. C. Kingston, U. C. Kingston, U. C. Kingston, U. C. Kingston, U. C. Kingston, U. C. Portsmouth stable jacket stable jacket stable jacket red fatigue white liuen red shell reg. jacket red undress red undress reg. jacket rouud red red coatee red coatee reg. jacket reg. jacket green regimental regimental regimental regimental reg. red WAISTCOAT. flannel flannel reg. fatigue fustian white red red striped brown reg. green red fatigue red fatigue great coat great coat red coatee white white great coat white jacket reg. coatee reg. coatee great coat white jacket ied shell black great coat great coat great coat great coat great coat great coat regimental black red white blue white TROWSRRS. white white grey overalls dark grey white twilled dark Oxford mixt. Oxford mixt. regimental reg. white reg. white regimental white white white regimental regimental Oxford mixt, black white white linen white linen Oxford mixt. reg. black fustian reg. green white white blue grey blue grey white linen white white blue grey Oxford mixt. Oxford mixt. Oxford mixt. Oxford mixt. blue grey tartan fustian Oxford mixt. Oxford mixt. Oxford mixt. Oxford mixt. Oxford mixt. Oxford mixt. Oxford mixt. white white white white reg. corduroy white Oxford mixt. white Oxford grey Oxford mixt. square iquare square stout prop short prop prop small stout prop stout prop prop prop prop wide formerly wore ear- rings not attested 3d time of desertion ; took his side- belt .... embarked at Leith ou 18th Feb. to join his reg. at Portsm. pock- marked mark of a cut on the right cheek 24 May 23 June 14 June 14 June 17 Juue 18 Feb. 2a June 16 June 10 June Portsmouth Macclesfield Sunderland Ba. Manchester Jersey Leith Chatham Naas Waterford , I regimental brown fust. j. rouud reg. jt. blue fatigue regimental red fatigue fatigue dark blue striped white 1372 POLICE GAZETTE; OR, HUE AND CRY. Stolen, from a Cupboard, in the back parlour of No. 31, Wilton- street, Pimlico, by MARY SAUNDERS, who is about eighteen years of age, and of middle stature, a Sil- ver Watch, with a Metal Ring and Key attached to it by a dirty red ribbon.— The property of James Greenhalgh. On Monday, the 11th instant, JOHN WESTERWAY Absconded with Cash and other property, belonging to liis employer, Mr. Rawlings, of Nassau- street, Middlesex Hos- pital.— He is about thirty years of age, five feet four inches high, of dark complexion, has a round and rather large face, arid a short neck; stands upright, he is active, and corpu- lent, and is known in the sporting world as a wrestler; by trade a tallow chandler, and has lately worked in that line in Drury- lane : he is supposed to be a native of Exeter.— Whoever will apprehend or give such information as may be the means of apprehending the said offender, shall re- ceive Five Pounds Reward, by applying to G. Avis, at Marl borough- street Office; or to the said Mr. J. Rawlings. 2HEXSCEX.& A. NEOU5 XNFOXUVEATXONS Description of a Man, who has escaped from New South Wales, and is supposed to be a convict: - It is stated, that about five days after the Ship " Royal Admiral" left Sid- ney, the said Man was found concealed in the Ship. He said his Name was WILLIAM CHURCHILL, that he was by trade a Tailor, and had carried on business in O'Conneli Street, Sidney, where his circumstances had become em- barrassed, and that he bad concealed himself in the Ship to avoid his creditors. He was brought home in the Ship as a Prisoner, and ou her arrival at Northfleet, on Saturday, he effected his escape. He is about twenty- six years of age, sallow complexion, has light hair, and appeared to be care- worn; he has two small blue lines below his right eye; is about five feet seven and a half inches high, and says he is a native of Morden, in Herefordshire. He bad on when he left the Ship, a blue coat with bright buttons, black waistcoat, drab mixture trousers, white shirt, black silk handkerchief, but was without a hat, shoes, or stockings. Escaped from the Gaol of Bideford, in the county of Devon, on the morning of Monday, the 4th instant, WIL- LIAM BIRD, convicted at the Bideford Midsummer Quarter Sessions, on Monday, the ' 27th day of June last, of feloniously stealing a pig, and sentenced to six months'im- prisonment.— The said WILLIAM BIRD has light hair, large light eyes, long visage, fair complexion, is about thirty- eight years of age, five feet seven inches in height, and is awkward in his walk. He wore at the time of his escape a light fustian jacket, cord breeches and gaiters, and a light waistcoat, and is supposed to have gone to Bristol. ; ? Escaped, on Tuesday afternoon, the 2Sth ultimo, from the Borough Gaol of Leicester, the following Prisoners, viz.— THOMAS WILLIAMSON. Aged fifty years, five feet seven inches high, long florid face, much pock- marked, hazel eyes, dark brown hair; by trade a gardener ; had on a blue jacket with light fustian sleeves, fustian cord breeches, grey worsted stockings, and blue and white cotton handkerchief round his neck with a patch of darker colour- ed cotton.— THOMAS SLACK. Aged eighteen years, about five feet two inches high, dark eyes and complexion, freckled, and light brown hair; he had on a blue coat, light fustian trousers, black waistcoat, and new laced boots ; by trade a framework- knitter.— GEORGE WHITE. Aged twenty- two years, five feet six inches high, fair complexion, h'- ht hair, and grey eyes ; had on a light- coloured jacket, fustian trousers, and Wellington hoots ; by trade a plas- terer. He is supposed to be gone near Cavendish- Bridge: the other two on the other side Ashby- dc- la- Zouch.— Who- ever will apprehend the said Prisoners, and lodge them in any of His Majesty's Gaols, shall receive a Reward of Five Guineas each, from Mr. Owston, Keeper of Leicester Gaol; any information respecting them, addressed to Mr. Owston, or the Chief Constable, Leicester, will be thaukfully received. Stolen, on Tuesday morning, the 19tli instant, from the House of Mr. Butcher, No. 3, Cottage Grove, Mile End lload, the following articles, viz. — Silver: two Table- spoons. one Gravy- spoon, and two Tea- spoons, marked ' J. A. B.'; five Tea- spoons, ' J. E. R.'; one Dessert- spoon. ' G. A. B.'; and two Table- spoons, plain. Also, two Jackets, one Hat, and a small Money- box. On Tuesday night, the 19th instant, about half past ten o'clock, some person broke into the first floor front room of the ' Duke of York' Public- house, in New York Street, Bethnal Green Road, kept by John Setzer, and Stole there- from— twelve Sovereigns, ana five Pounds in Silver; seven Silver Tea- spoons, and two ditto Table- spoons, marked ' I. M. S.'— A Party, who were in the Tap- room, are sup- posed to have committed the robbery. Stolen, on Thursday morning, the 21st instant, from the person of Thomas Smith, at the Lyceum Shades, in the Strand, a Silver Hunting Watch, with the names ' Thomas Smith, and A. T. Wornall,' engraved on the outside case; maker's name ' Scott, Bell- yard. Temple- bar.'— Information to be given to Mr. Smith, No. 46, Newgate- street. Stolen, on Thursday morning, the 21st instant, from the person of Mr. John Bayley, at a Public- house, in the Old Bailey, a single- cased Gold Watch, the outside case is bruised, the hands did not match each other; with a black ribbon, to which was attached a plain Gold Key, with a red cornelian stone.— Information to be given to Mr. Bayley, Globe Tavern, Bow- road. Stolen, on Friday, the 22d instant, from the Counting- house of Mrs. Wells, No. 2, Saint Alban's Place, Saint James,— one Fifty- pound Bank Note, numbered either 1473, dated 2nd June 1831 ; ' 2012, dated 2nd June 1831 ; or 765, dated 31st May 1831. Also, one Ten- pound and one Five- pound Bank Note; and three Bills of Exchange, one for Eighty Pounds, one for Tiiirty Pounds, and one for Twenty Pounds. On Thursday evening, the 21st instant, about six o'clock two Young Men went into the Shop of Mr. Baldwin Butcher, in John's- row, Saint Luke, under pretence of buy ing Meat. There was only a little Girl in the Shop at the time, and, while one of them was talking to her, the other walked into the parlour, and Stole a Silver Watch ( maker's name ' Stroud'), and also a Time piece.— The Time- piece was picked up by a little Girl, in President- street, King's- square, and returned to Mr. Baldwin. STOX- SEJ. On the night of the 12th instant, between six and seven o'clock, some person entered the Shop of Mr. Cooper, of Beluiont Place, Wandsworth Road, and stole therefrom a Silver Watch, capped and jewelled, maker's name ' Francis Putley, London, No.' 2337'; together with a double Steel Chain, two Gold Seals, and one Key; one of the Seals has the initials ' T. C.' upon it, with crest a Wheatsheaf.— In- formation to be given to John Newcomb, Union Hall. Stolen, from the person of Mr. Low, of No. 9, Leicester- place, Albany- road, Camberwell, in a House of Ill- fame, a Watch, and three or four Sovereigns.*— Mr. Low being in a state of intoxication at the time of the robbery, cannot satisfactorily state the bouse where it was committed, although accompanied by the Police ; nor does he know the number of the Watch, or in what manner he was robbed. Found, in the possession of WILLIAM JONES ( now in custody), one Silk Handkerchief, yellow ground with black and red flowers, and yellow flowers on a red border, marked ' I. P. A.' CHAECrKS. BOW STREET OFFICE. JULY 21. THOMAS BIRD, re- examined, with stealing two coats, one waistcoat, two prayer- books, one sheet, three towels, two handkerchiefs, and other articles, the property of John Grogan, in Bull's- Head- yard, Charles- street, Drury- lane. Committed to Newgate for trial. HENRY AMES, re- examined, with feloniously embez- zling the sum of one pound ten shillings, received by him for and on account of Charles Bower, his master and em- ployer, in Lincoln's- Inn Fields.— Committed to Newgate for trial. JULY 22. ANN RICHARDSON, re- examined, with unlawfully uttering one counterfeit half- crown piece, to William Brown- ing, in Saint Ann's Court, Soho : and one other counterfeit half- crown piece, to Alfred Sweeting, in Lincolii's- Inn Fields, well knowing them to be so.— Committed to the New- Prison for trial. QUEEN SQUARE OFFICE. JULY 20. RACHAEL HELLYER, with stealing a pillow and a blanket, the property of William Bassett, in Union- court, Westminster.— Committed to Totliill- ficids Bridewell for trial. JOLT 21. ELIZABETH BAILEY, with stealing one shawl and one handkerchief, the property of Ann Fell. — Committed to Newgate for trial. WILLIAM STANLEY, on re- examination, with stealing, from the person of Mary Smith, one sixpence, and other monies.— Committed to Tothill- fields Bridewell for trial. MARLBOROUGH STREET OFFICE. JULY 22. HENRY BROWN, and JOHN BURN, on re- examina- tion, with stealing, from the person of James Michie in Pic- cadilly, one handkerchief, value two shillings, his property. Committed to Newgate for trial. WILLIAM JOHNSON, with stealing, from the person of a man unknown, one handkerchief, value four shillings, his property, in the Haymarket, Saint James.— Committed to Newgate for trial. MARYLEBONE OFFICE. JULY 20. SARAH VOLKART, with stealing two blankets, two sheets, and other articles, the property of William Thomson, in Great Barlow- street, Marylebone.— Committed to New- gate for trial. JULY 21. JAMES HALE, with stealing fifteen shillings and sir- pence, the monies of William Hatton, at Saint John's Wood. — Committed to Newgate for trial. JULY 22. JANE RAY, re- examined, with stealing one gold walch, one diamond ring, several gold rings, one opera- glass, and various other articles of jewellery and wearing apparel, the property of John George Fitzgerald, Esq., at Battersea.— Committed to Horsemonger- lane Gaol, for trial, at the next Surrey Assizes. HATTON GARDEN OFFICE. JULY 20. THOMAS IRWIN, with stealing two printed books value three shillings, the property of John Chidley, at Clerk- enwell.— Committed to Newgate for trial. JULY 22. JOHN WINDSOR, with stealing, in the dwelling- home of Mrs. Clarissa Mary Anne Freemantle, in the New Road Pentonville, ten silver spoons, and other articles, value five* pounds, her property.— Committed to Newgate for trial. WORSHIP STREET OFFICE. JULY 20. RICHARD ROPER, HENRY ATKINS, & FRANCIS ROPER; Richard Roper, and Henry Atkins, with stealing a quantity of wax tapers, stone blue, pickles, candles, two oil cans, and other articles, the property of George Mar- chant, their master; and the said Francis Roper, with re- ceiving the same, well knowing them to have been before stolen.— Committed to Newgale for trial. ALEXANDER WHITE, with stealing six pieces of lea- ther, the property of Benjamin Bradford.— Committed to Newgate for trial. JULY 21. HENRY DIXON, re- examined, with stealing a shawl, the property of John Dixon, his father, iu Shoreditch.— Committed to Newgate lor trial. GEORGE CASELEY, with stealing eighteen shillings, the monies of Thomas Jewson, his master, in Saint Luke. Committed to Newgate for trial. JULY 22. JANE FREEMAN, and ANN ARTHUR, with stealing a watch and twelve shillings, the property and monies of James Cooper, from his person, iu Saint Luke.— Committed to Newgate for trial. LAMBETH STREET OFFICE, JULY 21. PATRICK FLINN, re- examined, with stealing two half- crowns and seven shillings, in Essex- street, Whitechapel, the monies of Daniel Mahony, from the person of Mary Ann Mahony, his wife.— Committed to Newgate for trial. THAMES POLICE OFFICE. JULY 20. ANN GOLDING, with stealing one half- sovereign, from the person of Ellen Donovan, on the 10th instant, at Shad- well.— Committed to Newgate for trial. SARAH WILSON, on re- examination, from the 19th in- stant, with stealing one silver watch, the property of Strick- land Hillery, at Shadwell.— Committed to Newgate for trial. ELEANOR CONNELLAN, on re- examination, from the 19th inst., with feloniously receiving the said watch, know- ing it to have been stolen.— Committed to Newgate for trial. UNION HALL OFFICE. JULY 21. MARY SMITH, with stealing a coral necklace, from the person of Mary Ann Smith, on the 20th instant, at Ber- mondsey, the property of John Smith.— Committed for trial. The Same, with stealing one pair of ear- rings, from the person of Mary Digby, on the Kith instant, at Berinondsey, the property of William Digby, her lather.— Detained. LONDON: Printed and Published ( by dutharity) by MILLS, JOWETT, & MILLS, Bolt Court, Fleet Street. It is requested that all Communications for the purpose of obtaining, or giving, information respecting supposed, offenders, or stolen property, especially stolen horses, may be addressed to Mr. Stafford, the Editor Public Office, Bow Street.