POLICE OR, HUE JDublisflrtr t)) j GAZETTE; AND CRY. No. 370. J WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 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 oj 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 otherivise 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 ( elating to Stolen Properly in the Police Gazette and Hue tind Cry, nil Letters addressed to the Editor upon that tubject, aro requested to bo post- paid. ARSON AND WILFUL BURNING-. Whereas some evil- disposed person or persons did late on Saturday night theSotb ultimo or early the following morn- ing, wantonly and maliciously set fire to some hay stacks and outbuildings belonging to Mr. Edward Scrimshaw, upon his firm in the parish of Wisboach, St. Mary, which entirely destroyed a waggon hovel, a waggon, a cart, and numerous other farming implements, as well as a bullock hovel, and nearly the whole of the hay, the produce of twenty- live acres of land, of very superior quality. The said Edward Scrimshaw hereby otters a reward of Twenty Pounds, and the principal inhabitants and charge- bearers of tho said parish, being determined to act in unison with each other, have with a view of putting a stop to such infamous and diabolical practices, and to endeavour to bring the perpetrators to condign punishment, agreed to < ilfer an additional reward of One Hundred and,. Thirty Pounds, mnking in the wholo the sum of One Hundred and l'ifty Pounds, as well as any further sum which the direc- tors of the Fire Office in which the property was insured may offer ( to whom application has been made), the whole of which will bo given to any person or persons who shall jjivc such information as may lead to the discovery and con- viction of the said offender or offenders. And the whole of tho above reward is also offeted to any accomplice ( except the person who actually set fire to the said property) who hliall impeach his associate or associates, and cause him or them to bcconvicted, and every exertion shall be used to obtain for such accomplicc His Majesty's free pardon. And whereas several threatening letters with the signa- ture of ' SWING' have been sent to, or found upon the premises of the inhabitants of this parish within the last ten days, a further and separate Reward of Twenty Pounds over and above the said sum of One Hundred and Fifty Pounds will be paid by the said Edward Scrimshaw and the parishioners and chargebearers jointly, to any person or persons who will give such information as may lead to the discovery and conviction of the author or authors, writer or writers, of such disgraceful and wicked compositions. FORGERY. A Young Man of the name of ROBERT BYERS, about five feet ten inches in height, of dark complexion, genteelly dressed, lately in the employ of Mr. Watson, of Bow- street, Covent- garden, Whalebone Cutter, obtained on the 9th ult., Ihe sum of Twenty Pounds, from Mr. Frost, of No. 10, ' t'avistock- street, Tottenham- court- road, with a Forged Chccque, drawn on Messrs. Barclay and Co., under pretence of obtaining Change for the same for his Employer. ROBBERY FROM THE PERSON. On Monday night, tho 25th ultimo, about twelve o'clock, Ebenezer Radford, of Montague Terrace, Pcckham Lane, Deptford, was returning from Deptford, by the Canal, to his residence, when he was suddenly seized, by two Men, near the Halfpenny- hatch, who dragged him some distance, and told him it was useless to make any noise, as they intended taking his life; they then attempted to suffocate him, but, l « y great exertions, he jumped up, and ran several yards, cry- ing ' Murder !' He was then overtaken by the same parties, who dragged him through some water, and threw him into a ditch, whero he was discovered, senseless, about four o'clock on tho following morning. HOUSE- BREAKING* On Saturday night, the 30th ultimo, or early the following morning, the Parish Church of Elston, near Bedford, was broken and entered, and the following property Stolen therefrom, viz.— An Iron Chest, containing the Register Books of Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, in the said parish, from the beginning of the year 1813 to the present time; the Sacramental Plate, consisting of a Silver Cup and Cover, wilh an inscription on the side of the cup ' El- veston. Com. Bedd. 1639'; and one Silver Paten or Plate, having a coat of arms engraved in the centre.— Whoever will give such information to the Churchwardens of the parish as may lead to the conviction of the offender or offenders, shall receive Five Pounds Reward. Between the night of Saturday, the 30th of July last, and the morning of Monday the 1st instant, the shop of Mr. Wright, jeweller, in Moseley Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, was broken and entered by cutting a hole through the parti- tion from the adjoining staircase, and a large quantity of Plate and Jewellery, consisting of Gold and Silver Watches, Diamond, Pearl, and other Rings, Brooches, Ear- rings, Bracelets, Gold Chains, Snuff Boxes, a Gold Sugar Basin ( a copy from the celebrated Warwick Vase), and a variety of other articles, were stolen and carried away. Fifty Pounds will be paid to any person or persons who will give such information as may lead to the conviction of the of- fender or offenders, such Reward to be paid on application to Mr. Thomas Forsyth, Town Marshal, Newcastle. HORSE AND CATTLE STEALING. Stolen, from Yarkhill Court, Herefordshire, on Friday night, the 22d ultimo, or the following morning, a Mare, four years old, light chesnut colour mixed with grey, about fifteen hands high, and showing a good deal of blood.— Also, a Brown Filly, three years old, half bred, with long tail, and about fifteen hands high. Both of them without shoes, when missed.— Whoever will give information to Mr. J. Vevers, Yarkhill, or Mr. Vevers, Ironmonger, High Town, Hereford, shall, on the conviction of the offender or offenders, receive Ten Pounds Reward. On Monday, the 25th ultimo, a Man, named HOLLEY, hired a Black Horse Pony, ( about ten hands high, switch tail, has a star on his forehead, and a lump on his back : the property of Mr. William Bevan, of Dalmead, near Bath,) for foQr days, with which he has absconded.— HOLLEY is a tall thin Man, lame in one of his hands, has been a soldier, is about forty- five years of age, and lived in the neighbour- hood of Dalmead at the time he hired the Horse.— Informa- tion to be given at the Police Station, New- way, Toihill- street, Westminster. Stolen or Strayed, on Thursday, the 28th ultimo, from the Turnpike Gate at Winchcomb, a Dark Iron- grey Filly, two years old, long tail, white star on the forehead, and the hind fetlock joints white. — Whoever will bring the said Filly to W. Painter, Charlton Kings, if Stolen, will receive Five Pounds Reward, on conviction of the offender or offenders; if Strayed, all reasonable Expenses will be paid. Stolen, on . Wednesday night, the 6th ultimo, or early the following morning, from a Field, adjoining to the Reed Pond, Old Park Farm, near the city of Canterbury, a Light Bay Horse, about fourteen hands high, three black legs, the near hind foot white just above the fetlock joint, a small white star on the forehead, knees slightly grazed, and about eight years old.— The property of Mr. John Pillerow, Iron- monger, No. 55, Buergate- street, Canterbury. Stolen, on Friday night, the 29th ultimo, or early on the following morning, from the Stable of Mr. R. Hitchcock, of Smallden Farm, in the parish of Wendover, in the county of Bucks, a Rusty Black Cart Horse, five years old, about fifteen hands and a half high, two white heels behind, small fullness on the near hock from a kick, and long black mane and tail. Also, a winker Halter, a Collar, and a pair of Hames.— Any person giving information to Mr. R. Hitch- cock, or to W. Cross, chief constable, Aylesbury, that may lead to conviction of the offender or offenders, shall, on his or their conviction, receive Ten Pounds Reward, from the said R. Hitchcock. Stolen, or Strayed, o, n the night of the 3rd ultimo, or early the following morning, from a Field at East Ayton, near Scarborough, a Bay Mare, four years old, about fifteen hands high, a little white on her hind feet, and a scar on her far fore foot upon the heel, occasioned by an overreach in galloping. — Also, about the same time, from Low Deepdale, a light- coloured Bay Horse, rising five years old, about fifteen hands high, bald- faced, and has a white hind leg, is strong boned, and rather slack backed.— It is strongly suspected the above property is stolen, as an elderly- looking broad- set Man, about five feet six inches high, dressed in dark clothes, accompanied by a young Man, similarly dressed, have been seen lurking about the neighbourhood for some days past.— On recovery of the Mare, and conviction of the offender or offenders, Mr. R. Wilson, of Ayton Lodge, the owner, will give Five Guineas Reward, and the Seamer Association, the like sum.— And on recovery of the Horse and conviction. Mr. R. Marflitt, of Scarborough, the owner, will give Five Guineas Reward, and the Cayton Association, the like sum. On Friday night, the 8th ultimo, a Bay Mare, thorough bred, was missed, supposed to have been stolen, from a Field adjoining the Turnpike- gate, at Bythorn, in the county of Huntingdon.— She is about fifteen hands high, aged, has had a Foal or two, having been kept as a Breeding Mare; but not proving with Foal this year, had been lately used, and her tail cut even ; has a black mane and tail, and a star on her forehead, and is particularly handsome.— Five Pounds Reward will be paid, upon the conviction of the offender or offenders, upon application to Mr. Field, at Royston, in Huntingdonshire ; or Mr. Garton, at the Public Office, Wor- ship- street. Stolen or Strayed from a Field belonging to Mr. W. Turner, at Birmingham Heath, near Birmingham, on the night of Wednesday, July 20th ultimo, 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 mane 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 restoringthe horses, or giving information of them, shall be handsomely rewarded for their trouble, and all expenses paid, on application to , Hammond, Turner and Sons, Snow- hill, or to Mr. Redfern, Public- Office, Birmingham. On Wednesday, the 20th ultimo, 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 tho 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 Tuesday night, the 19th ultimo, from Blaxhall, in the county of Suifolk, 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 years 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. 1382 POLICE GAZETTE; Oil, HUE AND CRY. 1382 Stolen, on Monday night, the 18tli ultimo, out of a Piece of Ground, bcfOGgiug to Mr. William Shorthouse, at Mose- ley, an aged Bright Hay Gelding, about fifteen hands and a half high, with cut tail, white saddle mark on the near side, and blank 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 tlic said Mr. W. Shorthouse. the Constable of King's Norton, or to Mr. Redfcrn, at the Pub- lic Ollice, Birmingham, as may lead to the apprehension of the offender or oll'enders, shall, upon conviction, receive Ten Guineas Reward, from Mr. P. M. James, the Treasurer of the King's Norton and Moscley Association for the Prose- cution of Felons. On Sunday, the 3rd ultimo, a Horse and Chaise were obtained, from the Stables of C. Whatman, of the 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, nnd 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, ahout fourteen hands and a half high, six years old, and had 011 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 bo given to C. Pattison, Constable, Chatham. Found, on Thursday, the 14th ultimo, in the neighbour- hood of Devonport, in the possession of a party of Gipsies, tho following Property, supposed to have been Stolen, viz. — Twelve Horses, one Donkey, and one young Mule; also, one Silver Watch, No. 3049), tlio 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 bo given to James Day, peacc officer, Town Hall, Devonport. Supposed to be Stolen, by a man named JOHN DYER, ( who lias 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 bind 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 decamped, the other is in custody.— Ap- plication to be made to Mr. William Curtis, Constable, of Billericay, Essex. Stolen, early on Saturday morning, the 9th ultimo, from a Field, at Brook Farm, near Westbury, Wilts, in the occu- pation of Anna Hooper, a Dark Brown Gelding, fourteen hands and a half high, three years old, a white stripe down the face, and switch tail lately docked. The property of 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. Stolen, on Friday night, the 8tb ultimo, or early the fol- lowing morning, out of a Field, belonging to Mrs. Wilde, of Hodnet, in the 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, on Wednesday night, the 20th ultimo, or oarly the following morning, from the Village of Wisboroiigh 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 hands high, and about nine years old.— The Property of Mr. William Saunders. lArCENY. Stolen, on Monday, the 1st instant, from the House of Mr. John Hepworth, No. 70, Lisson- grove, Marylebone, Tailor, one black mixture close Coat, with pockets in the inside of the plaits, and two breast pockets; also one pair of green cloth Trousers. RICHARD SCISSORS, lately employed in Mr. Hepworth's Shop as a journeyman tailor, is the person suspected ; he is about five feet one inch high, is about twenty- one years of age, slender made, dark hair, NAME. Robert Bake Joseph Gardiner John Evans James M'Cullough John Harrison William Hill Levi Crofts Miles Booth John Travis John Attenborow John Newsom Samuel Smith Edward Mitchen John Edwards Robert Mulholland Joseph Lister Denis Upton John M'Intosh Archibald Hamilton Joseph Cope Archibald Russell Christopher Nun Thomas Powell William Rourke Horse Guards Sth Drag. Guards 5th Drag. Guards InaiskUlen Drag. 7th Hussnrs 14th Light Drag, 2d Hat. Gren. Gds. 3d Bat. Gren. Gds 2d Hat. Cold. Gds. 2d But. Cold. Gds. 2d. liat. Cold. Gds. 4th Foot 4th, King's Own 4th, King's Own Sth Foot 12ch Foot 17th Foot 25th Foot 25th Foot 30th Foot 30ih Foot 43d Foot 43d Foot 47th Foot PARISH. St. Teath Stake Smithfield Doney Bentwood Kinawley Huddle Tickwell St. Nicholas Leeds Sambowree Fulham Mullingar Clenturbritt Liverage Kilfinnan North Leith Kilmoray Ecclesficld Loanehead Snowtown Bewdley St. Catherine's COUNTY. Cornwall Stafford Middlesex Tyrone Stafford Cavan Sussex York York Lincoln York Warwick Middlesex West Meath Monaghan Yorkshire Limerick Mid Lothian Argyle York Edinburgh York Worcester Dublin William Coburn Robert Stack Bernard Macname Thomas Bagley William Blarney John Jones John Daly William Gallagher Michael Callanon Peter Boyle Samuel Collingworth John Revitt Thomas Mammote Charles Gilchrist James Gibb Daniel Doran William Whitehead John Deane Henry Stemp James Graffham Thomas Rutledge Malcolm Donald John Clarke Edward Pollett Robert Dinning 47th Foot 50th Foot 51st Foot 52d Foot 53d Foot 53d Foot 59th Foot ( iOth Uitles, 2dHat. 60th Rifles, 2dBat ( ilst Foot 63d Foot 63d Foot 73d Foot 75th Foot 78th Foot 80th Foot 84th Foot 89th Foot 89th Foot 89th Foot 89th Foot 93d Highlanders 94th Foot 99th Foot 99th Foot Inch Kilmacdaugh Monterloney Brixham Wrockerdine Cardigan St. James's Ennis St. Nicholas Kilmore Holbeach Peutney Coleshill Stirling Leith Garvan Bradfield Hi pnn Cranley Ewhurst Whitehaven Dunfermline Witham Blackurn Carlton Stranrare Clare Tyrone Devon Salop Cardigan Kilkenny Fermanagh Cork Monaghan Lincoln Norfolk Warwick Stirling Edinburgh Donegal York York Surrey Surrey Cumberland Fife Essex Lancaster Lanark WAR OFFICE, JJ List and Description of Trehern Watkins George Bailey ROYAL MARINES. Jno. Undrell, a. S. John Simon Collins Matthew Callendcr Richard Baker James Carter William Carter William Dunigan 1st Bat. Artillery 7th Bat. Artillery Chatham Div. Portsmouth Div. Plymouth Div. Woolwich Div. Woolwich Div. Woolwich Div. Woolwich Div. Llantreissant Bookham Hoxton Walcot Kilran Middleton Reading Whitechapel Lisborne TRADE. AGE. SIZE. PERSON. HEAD. FACE, labourer M 6 04 — — — potter 19 6 0 — 1— — currier 18 5 84 — — — labourer 18 5 9 — — — nailor 28 5 8 slight prop long mason 34 5 7 square round long labourer 31 5 11* prop prop prop labourer 34 5 H prop prop prop labourer 23 5 104 stout large round labourer 23 5 N stout large long clothier 24 5 9 stout large oval labourer 24f 5 H stout prop prop gardener 19* 5 H — — — rope- maker 22$ 5 8 — — labourer 21* 5 5 — — — plasterer 21 5 fi4 stout prop round labourer 24 5 7 stout round short labourer 22 5 7* — — — sailor 22 6 1 — — — spinner 20* 5 6J — — — dyer 19 5 7 slender round round labourer 24 J 5 84 stout prop — wood turner 21 § 5 9 w. made large oval labourer 28 5 9 middling round long labourer 20 5 74 middling round oval victualler 20 5 7 — — wr labourer 22 5 84 —- — — tailor 22 5 7 — — — collier 21 5 — — — labourer 20 5 N r. stout round oval coach- maker 21 5 5 — — — labourer 25 5 74 slight large v. long labourer 23 5 64 fi* stout large round labourer 19 5 — — — labourer 23 5 7 slender long oval labourer 21 S 6 stout round oval labourer 25 J 5 64 — — — labourer 19 5 74 — — — hostler 18 5 8* — — — brick- maker 26 5 104 — •— — engineer 18 5 64 — — — painter 22 5 7 stout large round labourer 18 5 6 slight prop oval labourer 18 5 fi* slight prop oval tailor 22 5 slight prop oval labourer 22 § 5 s> 4 stout prop long labourer 18 6 7* — — — spinner 18 5 6 — — — labourer 24 5 94 — — — hazel grey grey grey hazel grey dark grey hazel blue grey brown brown grey blue blue grey blue blue dark black grey brown blue hazel grey grey grey grey grey grey grey grey dark brown brown hazel grey blue grey grey blue hazel grey brown hazel blue grey blue Glamorgan Surrey Middlesex Somerset Wexford Lancashire Berkshire Middlesex Ireland blacksmith labourer shoe- maker labourer labourer groom labourer labourer painter 23 24 J 18 24 23 19 30 23 25 5 9 5 8 5 10 5 7 5 8 5 Hi 5 64 5 64 5 7i stout w. made prop large round round dark blue grey hazel grey grey blue grey grey EYEBROWS. NOSE. NECK. HAIR, dark — fair — — fair — — black dark common long dark thick aquiline short brown black prop prop black lightbrown prop prop light brown brown small prop brown brow n small short brown lightbrown prop prop lightbrown — prop prop grey — — — brown — — dark brown __ — brown brown P ™ p prop brown dark common short dark brown _ brown _ — — sandy — — dark brown dark long common dark brown light brown large long lightbrown dark prop long brown heavy prop prop brown .— — — brown — — — light brown — — brown — — lightbrown ra. dark prop short brown — — — dark brown brown long long brown brown short short brown _ — fair dark common common dark brown common short brown __ — — brown _ — — dark brown _ — fair _ , — brown — — — light brown common short brown brown prop prop brown brown prop prop lightbrown dark prop prop dark brown dark common prop dark brown _ ,— — lightbrown — — — lightbrown dark prop prop brown light prop short fair * __ lightbrown — brown _ _ brown M dark brown __ — brown — brown — — — dark brown 1382 POLICE GAZETTE; Oil, HUE AND CRY. 1383 ^ sandy whisker*, freckled face; wore a dark olive coat, black trousers, and a buff waistcoat; he is rather deaf.— Supposed to be gone to Worksop, Nottinghamshire. Stolen, on Saturday night, the 30th ultimo, about half- past seven o'clock, from tho House of James Essex, No. 24, paradise- place, Lower- road, Islington, a Silver Watch, enppod and jewelled, the name of ' James Essex ' is on the works, with Metal Chain, one Gold Key with steel pipe, and one Metal Seal ; also a Belcher Silk Handkerchief.— Sup- posed by a person named LYDIA BROWN, who came to one of Mr. Essex's lodgers, about the time the Watch was * missing.— Two Guineas Reward will bo paid upon the ap- prehension and conviction of tho offender, by the said Mr. Essex.— Information to be given to T. Carton or W. Attfield, constables, Worship- street Office. On Wednesday, the 20th ultimo, the following Rank Notes were Stolen from No. 20, Connaught- terrace, Edg- warc- road, viz.— One Twenty- pound Note, number knowu, but not tho date; one Ten. pound Note, No. 548; and four Five- pound Notes, No*. 2775, 2778, 2779, and 2780, each dated 2nd Juno 1831. The property of Mrs. Ann Carey.— The Notes and three Sovereigns were placed in a closet, and had some paper put on them ; and, on the same even- ing, Mrs. Carey discovered a fire in the closct, and found all the papers and ( what she supposed) the notes entirely burnt. Ono of tho notes has since been traced to a person in tho Edgware- road.— A Woman, who was a lodger in the house, of tho name of CHRISTIANA ECKARDT, a na- tivo of Germany, and who was present when the notes were supposed to have been burnt, is suspected of the robbery She left London, on the following Saturday, by the ' Tele- graph ' Southampton Coach, with two Trunks— one a large black leather, with brass nails, and ' W. E.' on the top, in brass nails, and a cord tied to one of the handles with the name written on it; the other was a square black leather trunk. She paid for her place in the name of ROULETTE, but represented that she had bought the place of a Lady of that name, who could not go to Winchester on that day.— She is rather stout, sallow complexion, black hair and eye- brows, and dressed in a dark green and brown chequered gown, a black shawl with Indian pattern border, and straw bonnet, lined with rose- coloured silk and rose- coloured and green ribbon. Stolen, on Sunday, the 24th ultimo, from the House of Mrs. Carey, No. 20, Connaught- terrace, Edgware- road, an old- fashioned Gold Watch, single case, winds up in the front, and maker's name ' Barwisc and Son, London'; one Gold Ring, and four Gold Seals ( one engraved ' A. C.\ and another' W. A.'), appended by a dark blue leather : also, a pair of black kerseymere Trousers. The property of Mr. Arundell.— By SUSAN GREEN, who was hired as a Ser- vant, on Thursday, the 21st instant, and who has absconded. She is about eighteen or nineteen years of age, marked with the small- pox, very dark hair and eyes, about five feet five inches high, and dressed in a black gown, with a white straw bonnet trimmed with black ribbon. She lately lived with Mr. Diggen, No. 17, Serle's- place, Lincoln's- inn- fields, Law Stationer. On Wednesday morning, the 27th ultimo, about six o'clock, William King, of No. 21, Saint Anne- strcct, West- minster, had his pocket picked of Eight Sovereigns, by his fellow Lodger, CHARLES COLLIS, who is five feet four inches high, lame with the left leg, has rather sandy hair, grey eyes, stammers in his speech, and gets his living by sitting with a paper to induce charitable relief.— Informa- tion to be given at the Station House, New- way, Tothill- street, Westminster. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATIONS Detained at Rickmansworth on Saturday the 23d ultimo, a Horse and Cart; the Horse is a dark brown, fifteen hands high, aged, a cut tail, hind legs white, and the near fore leg- white, and a ring of white round the off' fore foot about the hoof, white mark on the under lip, star in the forehead ;' the- cart is a dark green with a dark coloured tilt, name on the cart is James Atchison, Castigney Place, St. Luke's, No. 1978G9, ( printed under thc name on the cart,) Middlesex, London, in white letters. Description of the men in whose possession the Horse and Cart were found : JOHN LION, live feet three inches high, light hair, light complexion, about twenty- four years of age, cord trowsers, low shoes, black coat and waistcoat, and black hat; by trade a cordwaincr. JOSEPH FORRISTER, about forty years of age, five feet nine inches high, thin face, lost the right eye, pock- marked, dark hair rather grey ; wears a long brown smock frock, striped waistcoat, kerseymere trowsers, cloth gaiters, and high shoes; says he is a Warwickshire man, but has been in London seven years: had in their possession implements for house- breaking, some ornaments for fire grates, in a bag two metal teapots, and a Japanned bread basket; says tho horse and cart is hired of a man whose name is on the cart; the men have been committed to the House of Correction at Saint Alban's, for three months each. [ See last page. August 3,1831. Deserters from His Majesty s Service. • quare square prop prop square square square prop square broad square square r ound square square square square round round square square square square square square square " S square prop lonp prop prop stout stout stout prop prop thick long long thin HANDS. prop large prop prop large large large prop prop thick prop prop prop long short long common lg. & lar. prop prop prop long LEGS. slight thick ]> roP prop stout stout stout prop prop slout slender prop prop prop large prop prop large large prop prop prop common long prop prop common large prop prop prop small • prop prop prop small common regular large prop MARKS AND REMARKS. supposed to have destroyed himself ; , supposed to have gone off together . , . ; . punishment j took a barrack rug, silver watch, & reg. neces. marks of punishment ...... punishment; marked with the small- pox .... absconded after intermediate approval .... anchor on right arm; recruit; 2d des.; took part reg. neces. took greater pait of his regimental necessaries . . 2d time of des.; took all his regimental necessaries . punishment; letter D; and scar on the upper lip right check surly disposition; supposed to be in Marylebone took his side- belt, bayonet, and part of his necessaries stoops when walking; took side- belt, bayonet, and neces. took his side- belt, belt- plate, bayonet, and his necessaries attested; not intermediately approved . 1st des.; took reg. cap, black trowsers, side- arms, & c. . punishment; 3d time of desertion 18 June 6 July 6 July 2 July 28 June 2 July 5 July 4 July 15 June 15 June 22 June 3 July 8 July 8 July 1 July 3 July 6 July 5 July 5 July 1 July 30 July 25 June 2 July 20 June prop large large common common large prop prop prop large prop prop prop prop prop prop stout slender stout stout prop prop prop prop small small common common commou sh. & St. prop prop Pr" P small PLACE. Camelford Dundalk Dundalk Longford Bar. Dublin Birmingham London London London London London Coventry Chatham Chatham MiltownMalbay Mullingar Tower of Lond. Paisley Paisley Dublin Stockton- o.- T. Newc.- u.- Lyne Edinburgh reg, blue stable jacket stable jacket regimental blue jacket reg undress, fatigue red fatigue reg. fatigue rcg. fatigue black fustian red shell jt. red shell jt. red red fat. jac. regimental red undress j. red undress j. red coatee blue light coloured reg. red reg. white WAISTCOAT. flannel flannel flannel flannel flannel fatigue red black Hack striped prop prop • prop prop prop large common common common common large prop prop prop small took regimental necessaries, side- belt and bayonet . . took side- belt and bayonet small- pox; W. B*. a sailor, & c. on left arm; 3d desertion a recruit attested ; supposed to have gone home punishment; took greater part of his regimental necessaries punishment; procured coloured clothes; took reg. neces. punishment; procured coloured clothes; took reg. neces. pock- pitted; 2d desertion ; deserted from the Hospital took side- arms took side- arms a recruit; took all his regimental necessaries ; small eyes i • • • • • ....... took all his regimental necessaries, bayonet, pouch & belt not attested a mole on the chin; deserted before intermediate approval intermediately approved intermediately approved intermediately approved purchased his discharge from 91st Regiment not intermediately approved escaped from solitary confinement at Naas Barracks . July July July July July July July July 2 July 28 June 8 July 8 July 6 July 8 July 28 June 1 July 30 June 28 June 5 July 5 July 5 July 5 July 7 July 20 June 3 July Edinburgh Templemore Stockport Weedon Bar. Chester Shrewsbury Birr Barracks Manchester Manchester Boyle Chatham Chatham Devonport Plymouth Dalkeith off march Liverpool Hertford London London Lond oil Brecon Sheerness Liverpool Naas regimental regimental red regimental red round fustian regimental red shell red shell red fustian red regimental fustian fustian smock frock smock frock white red fatigue velveteen black striped black striped blue striped TROWSERS. dk blue pant, white white blue blue overalli white duck p. white Oxford mixt. white white dark corduroy Oxford grey Oxford grey Oxford grey Oxford grey white reg. white lineu white linen white black cord white regimental regimental Oxford mixt. white Oxford mixt. white corduroy white white serge regimental white duck white duck white drill tartan white fustian fustian green tartan white duck corduroy prop prop punishment; has been employed on the Thames leech bites on the right breast; 3d time of desertion punishment took greater port 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 , 14 July 14 July 8 July 11 July 11 July 13 July C July 15 July 16 July Island liridge Leith Fort Chatham TynemouthCas. Woolwich Woolwich Woolwich Deptford Woolwich reg. coatee uniform uniform round red jt. uniform round red jt. round red jt. rounn red jt. round red jt. uniform white uniform white uniform dark grey dark grey dark grey dark grey 1382 POLICE GAZETTE; Oil, HUE AND CRY. 1384 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'Connell Street, Sidney, whero his circumstances had become em- barrassed, and that he had concealed himself in the Ship to avoid his creditors. He was brought home in the Ship ns a Prisoner, aud ou her arrival at Northfleet, on Saturday, lie effected his escape. He is about twenty- six years of age, sallow complexion, has light hair, and appeared to be care- worn ; hu has two small blue lines below his right eye; is about five foet seven and a half inches high, and says he is a native of Mordcn, in Herefordshire. He had on when Iio left the Ship, a blue coat with bright buttons, black waistcoat, drab mixture trousers, while shirt, black silk handkerchief, but was without a hat, shoes, or stockings. Escaped from tho Gaol of Bideford, in the county of Devon, on tho morning of Monday, the 4th ultimo, 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 soven inches in height, and is awkward in his walk. Ho wore at the time of his « scapo a light fustian jackot, cord breeches and gaiters, and a light waistcoat, jaud is supposed to have gone to Bristol. PROPERTY STOLEN. Oil Tuesday, the 26th ultimo, Mr. W. Fletcher arrived at tho Belle Sauvage, Ludgate hill, from Manchester, and was recommended, by another Passenger ( who had come from Manchester), to go to a respectable house, called the Horse and Groom, in the Blackfriars'- road. They went there to- gether, aud on the following day they went to view tho pub- lic buildings and curiosities, and returned to the Horse and Groom, where they continued until the morning of the 29th instant, wheu Mr. Fletcher wont into tho yard of the Pub- lic- house, at about half- past soven o'clock, leaving his purse on his bed in the room, and the other person was in another bed, in tho samo room; a few minutes afterwards, Mr. Plctcher went up again to his room, and met the other per- son coming down stairs, and on entering the room, Mr. Fletcher missed from tho purse ouo Twenty- pound Bank of . England Note, and four Sovereigns, and he has not seen the said Man since.— Mr. Fletcher is not in possession of the name of tho person, but ho WAS about five feet ten inches high, of dark comploxion, about thirty- five years of age, and was dressed in a black coat and trousers, buff waistcoat, pink striped shirt, black satin cravat which covered the front of his shirt, a black crape round his hat, and boots ; ho appeared near- sighted, and wore spectacles with gold frames.— Information to be given to R. Pople, Constable, Union Hall Office. Stolen, on Monday, the 1st instant, from the person of Mr. Best, in the Strand, a Black Leather Pocket Book, con- taining a Bill of Exchange, for nine Pounds ten Shillings, drawn by W. Best, upon and accepted by Mr. A. Trail, and dated this day; and sundry Memorandums.— Information to be given to Mr. Best, at No. 42, Great Portland- street, Portland- place. Stolen, on Friday night, the 29th ultimo, near " Knutsford, a Gold Lever Watch, enamelled dial, engine- turned case, and maker's name ' Robert Roskell, Liver- pool, No. 3008 also, one Thirty- pound Bank of Eng- land Note, somo Cash, and a Checque on Messrs. Green- wood, Cox, and Co., Army Agents, London, for £ 30.— " Whoever will apprehend the offender or offenders, shall, on conviction and recovery of tho property, receive Twenty Pounds Reward, by applying to Mr. Parlour, Police Office, Liverpool. Stolen, on Wednesday night, the 20tb ultimo, from the London and Leeds Coach Office, at Kendal, in Westmore- land, a small Brown Paper Parcel, about twelve inchcs by six, containing a red Morocco Jewel Case, in which the fol- lowing articles were packed, viz.— A fine single stone bril- liant Ring, in strong plain old standard gold setting; a large King, with four fine brilliants, a ruby emerald sapphire and topaz, very large ; one fine five- stone turquoise Ring, in old standard gold ; a large garnet Brooch, with large fine square garnets at tho ends, and a smaller in the ccntrc, in fine gold ; a pair of very largo line garnet top and drop Ear- rings, in fine chased gold, to match tho Brooch; ono fine large round Oriental Onyx, sot in bright gold, with a large brilliant set on the top of tho onyx ; one large chrysophrase and garnet Brooch, set in line gold, with filagree border; a small single stone garnet Brooch, in fino chased gold; a fine blood- stone Cameo of a Head, set in bright gold, as a Brooch; and one plain Gold Brooch, with five fine stone cameos.— Twenty Guineas Reward will be paid on conviction of the offender or offenders, on application to Mrs. Jackson, at the King's Arms, Kendal, aforesaid; or to Mr. J. Lauricre, Jeweller, No. 02, Saint James- street, London. Stolen, on Saturday morning, the 30th ultimo, at Liver- pool, one Piece of Dark Oxford- mixture Grey Cloth, with Grey List on one side only, about twenty yards long.— In- formation to be given to Mr. Parlour, Police Office, Liver- pool.— Two Guineas Reward. Found, in the possession of WILLTAM ROWE, one white cambric bordered Handkerchief, marked ' C. L. 6;' and a yellow Silk Handkerchief, with white spots, marked ' D. P. 2.' supposed to have been stolen. Found, in the possession of a suspected person, a Letter, dated ' Glatigny, June 30, 1831,' signed ' George Gootey,' and directed to ' Henry Michael Goold, Esq., Post- office, Dublin,' and altered to ' Sandymount.'— Supposed to have been stolen from some person in the neighbourhood of the Strand. Stolen, on the 1st instant, from Mr. Corbett's, No. 46, Albemarle- street, six Silver Table- spoons, five plated Des- sert- spoons, six plated Table- forks, and six plated Dessert- forks. Stolen, on Saturday night, the 30th ultimo, between twelve and one o'clock, ( from the persons of Thomas Callowhill and his wife, of No. 17, Collingwood- place, Bethnal- green), by four men, in Whitechapel Road, a large pink crape Shawl, a Penknife, a street door Key, and Seven Shillings in silver. Between tho hours of seven and eight o'clock on the even- ing of Sundr. y, the 31st ultimo, Mr. George Fox, of No. 13, Charles- street, Fitzroy- square, while passing over South- wark Bridge, had his pocket picked of a double- cased Sil- ver Watch, maker's name ' Levy, Plymouth,' number not known; with two plain Gold Seals and two Gold Keys at- tached to it by a ribbon. Stolen, on Saturday, the 30th ultimo, from tho Premises of Mr. Strong, the Sign of the Salmon, Union- street, Saint Saviour, the following monies and property, viz.— Notes and Cash, to the amount of £ 40 and upwards. Also, Silver : six Tea- spoons, marked ' M. A. S '; six ditto, ' E. S.'; eight ditto, eight Table- spoons, one Fish- slice, one Milk- pot, one pair of Sugar- tongs, and six Salt- spoons, marked ' W. E. S.' Likewise two Watches, and two morocco Pocket- books.— Information to be given to S. Jeafl'reson, constable, Union Hall Office. Found, in the possesion of GEORGE COOPER, this day, a white Cambric Handkerchief, marked ' G. S. R. No. 1.' and which is supposed to have been stolen in Saint James's- park. > » Stolen, on Sunday, the 31st ultimo, from Mr. J. Page, at the Toll Gate of the Southwark Bridge, Surrey, a Silk Purso, of mixec( colours ( green, yellow, and white), with Steel Slides, containing one Five Pound Bank of England Note, marked ' Spriggs' on the back; and one Pound, Nine- teen Shillings, and Sixpence, his monies.— Information to be given at the Police Office, Union Hall. Stolen, on Monday, the 25th ultimo, an old- fashioned Gold enamelled Watch, maker's name ' Barwise, Saint Martin's- lane,' with three Gold Seals, and one Gilt Seal. The initials ' A. C.' is engraved on one of the Gold Seals, and ' W. A.' on the Gilt Seal: they were attached to the Watch by a piece of blue leather. Stoltfn, on Tuesday, tho 19th ultimo, from the Dwelling- house of Thomas Howes, at Lampton, near Hounslow, the following articles, viz.— One Silver Watch, the dial- plate is cracked, and a bit chipped off; also, one Table- spoon, with ' R. H. H.' engraved on it.— By two Men : one of whom is about five feet six inches high, and has large dark whiskers; the other is about five foet nine or ten inches high, and rather thin : they were last seen going into Milton- street, near the Yorkshire Stingo. Stolen, on Sunday, the 21th ultimo, from the ' Three Compasses' Public- house, in Little Marylebone- street, a large fluted Silver double Snuff- box, from four to five ounces weight; it opens on the top and at the bottom. The property of Joseph Cuthbert. On Tuesday afternoon, the 26th ultimo, Mrs. Garrett, of the White Hart Public- house, Millbank- row, Westminster, while viewing a rowing match from a window, had her pocket pickcd of a Purse, containing Twenty Sovereigns, and Twelve Shillings in silver.— The Thief is a tall stout Man, of respectable appearance, with a fair complexion, and thick whiskers ; he is about thirty years of age, and had on a light green body coat, and a fashionable hat.— In- formation to be given at the Station House, New- way, Westminster. Stolen, on Tuesday morning, the 2Gth ultimo, about ten o'clock, from the House of Mr. Girider, No. 12, Upper Raneleigh- street, Pimlico, a massive Silver Tea- spoon, King's pattern; and one Shilling and Fourpencc.— By a Man, about five feet six inches high, thin, and of gentle- manly appearance ; he had on a black hat, black or blue Irock coat, tightly buttoned ; white trousers, and boots, and could be lecognised by the Servant Girl.— Information to be given at tho Station House, New- way, Tothill- streeti Westminster. Stolen, on Friday, the 29th ultimo, from the Cellar of Mr. Cross, at the ' Caledonian Arms,' Princess- street, Lis- son- grove, Mar^ lebone,— Sixty Gallons of Gin, and two Gallons ofTlum; his property. Found, in the possession of two persons, a white Cam- brie Child's Frock, marked ' J. N. B.' Supposed to have been Stolen. CHARGES, QUEEN SQUARE OFFICE. JULY 30. CHARLES JONES, with stealing two waistcoats, the property of Robert Schofield, in Castle- lane, Westminster. — Committed to Newgate for trial. ELIZABETH WILSON, with stealing two china orna ments and a glass bottle, the property of James Lawrence, in the New- cut.-— Committed for trial, at the next Surrey Assizes. GEORGE JOHNSON, with stealing one violin, the pro- perty of James Lawrence, in the New- cut.— Committed for trial, at the next Surrey Assizes. MARLBOROUGH STREET OFFICE. JULY 30. WILLIAM SMITH, JOHN WILLIAMS, and WIL- LIAM MALLETT, with stealing two saws and one stock, value ten shillings, the property of Richard Mitchener, of No. 39, Great Castle- street, Oxford- market.— Committed to Newgate for trial. HATTON GARDEN OFFICE. JULY 30. STEPHEN HARMER, with stealing a coat, the property of John George Boyce, in Theobald's- road, value lour shil- lings.— Committed to Newgate for trial. AUGUST 2. GEORGE GUNNELL, with stealing sixty- six pounds weight of tin, value forty shillings, the property of Charles Mansfield, in Gray's- Inn- lane.— Committed to Newgate for trial. WORSHIP STREET OFFICE. JULY 30. WILLIAM JONES, re- examined, with stealing a watch, the property of John Newman, in Saint Luke.— Committed to Newgate for trial. THOMAS HOLMAN, re- examined, with stealing nine spelling books, the property of Matthew Peake.— Committed to Newgate for trial. FREDERICK HOOPER, re- examined, with stealing a duck and nine eggs, the property of Elizabeth Thwaites, and two baskets, the property of Robert Mackay, at Hack- ney.— Committed to Newgate for trial. AUGUST 1. JOHN MAY, re- examined, with stealings suit of clothes and a pair of gloves, the property of Joseph Powell.— Com- mitted to Newgate for trial. LAMBETH STREET OFFICE. JULY 30. JOHN BUCKLEY, with stealing a basket, nine live tame rabbits, four live tame fowls, and a rabbit, this morn- ing, in Whitechapel Road, the property of William Cocker- ton.— Committed to Newgate for trial. SARAH FARREL, on suspicion of stealing a quantity of lace, in Grove- street, Commercial- road, the property ot Barnet Alexander.— Committed for further examination on Tuesday. THAMES POLICE OFFICE. AUGUST 2. JANE BRUCE, with stealing two watches, one seal, two shoes, and two sovereigns, the property and monies of Moss Jewell, her master, on the 1st instant, at Shadwell.— Com- mitted for trial. UNION HALL OFFICE. AUGUST 2. DANIEL LEARY, on suspicion of stealing from the peW son of William Pepper, in the parish of Saint Saviour, on the 1st instant, the sum of three pounds seventeen shillings and sixpence, his monies.— Committed for trial. 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