POLICE OR, HUE PulilisJcii fcg GAZETTE; AND CRY. ^ utSoritg* No. 371. J SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 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 circumsta7ice marking the Offence. The Names of Persons charged, who are knoitn 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 othericise 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 Properly in the Police Gazette arid Hue and Cry, all Letters addressed to the Editor upon that subjcct, are requested to be post- paid. 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- gardcn, Whalebone Cutter, obtained on the 9th ult., the sum of Twenty Pounds, from Mr. Frost, of No. 10, Tavistock- street, Tottenham- court- road, with a Forged Checque, drawn on Messrs. Barclay and Co., under pretence of obtaining Change for the same for his Employer. Moore's Works, with the name ' Wm. Hawes, 7, Adelphi Terrace,' written inside; some Music Strings; and about fourteen Pounds in Cash.— The Desk and Cash- box were apparently broken open with a small crow- bar. 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, with an inscription on the side of trie cup ' El- veston Com. Bedd. 1639'; and one Silver Paten or Plate, hiving 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. 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, on 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 lit lie 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 linht- 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- Min. similarly dressed, have been seen lurking about the Neighbourhood for some days past.— On recovery of the Marc, and conviction of the offender or offenders, Mr. R. Wilson, of Ayton Lodge, the owner, will give Five Guineas Reward, and the Searner Association, the like saia.— A. ud 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. Detained on suspicion of being stolen, a Bay Horse, with black legs, three white saddle marks and blemish under the throat from the strangles, white mark on the side of the head just below the ears, six years old, fifteen hands high. The horse may be seen by applying to Thomas Bellerby, Police. Officer, Warwick. The man in whose possession the horse was found, is committed for further examination. Stolen or strayed, on Friday night, the 29th ultimo, or early the following morning, from a field in the parish of Bromham, a Dark Brown Mare, four years old, fifteen and a half hands high, witli a star in the forehead, a bruise in the off hind leg, small saddle mark on the back ( newly done), and a switch bushy tail. Whoever will give such informa- tion as will lead to the conviction of the offender or offend- ers, shall receive Five Pounds Reward, oil application to Mr. Benjamin Webb, Bromham. Between nine and ten o'clock on the night of Thursday, the 4th instant, a Bay Horse, eight years old, fifteen hands and one and a half inches high, short cut tail, black legs, and is a little stale on the forelegs, was stolen out of a pad- dock at Litchurch, near Derby. Whoever will give such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the offender, to Mr. John Collinson, the owner, at Lit- church aforesaid, shall receive a handsome reward, and have all reasonable expenses paid. 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 lace, beautiful black mane, and short tail; tips on his feet, when in the field ; his off fetlock and left hock, above the | oint, 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 restoring the 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- Oflice, Birmingham. ROBBERY FROM THE PERSON. On Monday night, the 25th ultimo, about twelve o'clock, Ebenezer Radford, of Montague Terrace, Peckhnm Lane, Deptford, was returning from Deptford. by the Canal, to his residence, when lie 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, by 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, where be was discovered, senseless, about four o'clock on the following morning. HOU5B- BS, SAEIKSi On Tuesday night, the 2nd inst., between half- past eight and twelve o'clock, the Dwelling- house of Mr. Baynton, No. 17, Duke- street, Old Artillery Ground, was broken and entered, and the following articles Stolen, viz.— Seventy- five yards of brown Umbrella Silk, twenty- four inch, with a border of six white stripes; seventy- five yards of Brown ditto, with self border; forty- four yards of ditto, with self border; thirteen yards of Black Gros de Naples ; two pieces of thirty- two yards each, of White Persian, twenty- three inches and a half wide ; about ten pounds weight of Black and Coloured Silk, in skeins ; a White Persian Cane in the gum. weighs about seventeen ounces ; about forty- five yards of Hat Shag; one Black Silk Handkerchief; two Silver Watches, with old- fashioned double- cases ; two Metal ditto, one without hands, and the dial broken ; and several old Silver Coins.— Any information to be given to Thomas Garton, at the Police Office, Worship- street. On Monday night, the 1 st instant, the Dwelling- house of Mr. John Thompson, of Love- lane, Shadwell, was broken and entered, at the back door, by means of a centre- bit, and an Iron Thermometer, a large piece of Leaden Ore, a small Tortoise- shell Box, containing a quantity of green In- sects, and other articles, were Stolen therefrom. On Sunday night, the 31st ultimo, during the absence of the Family, some Thieves entered the House No. 22, Flint- street, Borough, and Stole the following articles therefrom, — Six Brass Door- locks, one small Vice, three Iron Peaks, one gross of Carpenter's Bradawls, nine bundles of Flax, two large Paintings ( portraits of women, one having a book in her hand), one Counterpane, one pair of Brass Scales, one pair of Copper ditto, one Pillow, a pair of Shears, a Pick axe with a handle, and twelve Brass Box- locks with keys. On Wednesday night, the 3rd instant, the Private Door of Messrs. Hawes and Perki ns, Strand, was entered by means of a false key, and the following property Stolen therefrom, yiz. — Five Vols, of Galignani's edition of HORSE AND CATTLE STEALING. On Sunday night, the 31st ultimo, a Dark Brown Horse was Stolen froai Widley Park, the pmpi'rty of Air. Gamlett, of Portsmouth. He is a sightly good- looking animal, ajred nine years, about fifteen hands and a half high, with a white star in the forehead, black legs, and wind touched.— In- formaiion to be given to R. Curtis, constable, Police Office, Union Hall. Stolen, on Sunday night, the 24th ultimo, or early on the following morning, from a Piece of Land, near to IVleridale, a Bay Horse, of the Hackney kind, six years old, about fourteen and a half hands high, black legs, tail cut short, has three saddle marks upon him ( two on one side and one on Hie other), and has lately had the strangles, from which he is not completely recovered, his throat being still swelled. — Five Pounds Reward will be paid to any person or per- sons by whose means the offender or offenders shall be ap- prehended and convicted, on application to Mr. Lee, of Chapel Ash, near Wolverhampton. 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 four 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, Tothill- 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 while.— 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. 1386 POLICE GAZETTE; OR, HUE AND CRY. 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, bavins 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. 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 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 ultimo, 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. Shorthouse. 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 ultimo, 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 years old, thirteen hands high, has good eyes, switch tail, in good condition, and the off fore foot is a little swelled, having been receutly sprained. The property of Eden Tyler.— Information to be given to James King, Constable, Saxmundham. 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 beard of— The Chaise was fresh puinted 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. Found, on Thursday, the 14th ultimo, 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 wittu a tile ; 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; ttvo 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. Supposed to be Stolen, by a man named JOHN DYER, ( who has since Absconded), from Heuiel Hempstead, a light coloured Chesnut Horse, with switch tail, long mane, blind of the off eye, about fourteen hands 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. On Sunday morning, the 31st ultimo, about four o'clock, WILLIAM WILLIAMS Absconded from his Lodgings, at No. 2, Grange road, liermondsey, and took with him the following articles, the property of Mr. W. Alders, viz.— One new puce- colour body Coat, one pair of Trousers, two Silk Handkerchiefs, and one Cravat. — The said WILLIAM WILLIAMS is about five feet two inches and a half high, has light hair, and is eighteen years of age; he had previ- ously stated that it was his intention to sail from Blackwall on the following Wednesday. WAR OFFICE, Jl List and Description of AGE. SIZE. PERSON. 11F. AD. FACE. EYES. EYEBROWS NOSE. NECK. HAIR. 18J 6 0J — — — hazel — — — dark 19 6 0 — — •— grey — — — fair 18 5 8i — — — grey — — — fair 18 5 9 — — — grey — — — black 28 5 8 slight 1 prop long hazel dark common long dark 34 5 7 square round. long grey thick aquiline short brown 31 5 Hi prop prop j prop ; dark black prop prop black 34 5 8| prop prop prop grey light brown prop prop light brown 23 5 104 n stout large round hazel brown small prop brown 23 5 stout large long blue brown small short brown 24 5 9 stout large oval grey light brown prop prop light brown 24} 5 stout prop prop brown — prop prop grey m 5 8 — — brown — — — brown 22} 5 — — — GREY •— — — dark brown 21 i 5 5 — — — blue — — — brown 21 5 C'i stout prop round blue brown prop prop brown 21 5 7 stout round short grey dark common short dark brown 22 5 H — — blue — — — brown 22 6 i — — blue — — — sandy 20J 5 f'i — — dark — — — dark brown 19 5 7 slender round round black dark long common dark brown 241 5 H stout prop — — — — — — 21 § 5 9 w. made large oval grey light brown large long light brown 28 5 9 middling round long brown dark prop long brown 20 5 middling round oval blue heavy prop prop brown 20 5 7 — — — hazel — — — brown 22 5 84 — — — grey — — — light brown 22 5 7 — — — grey — — — brown 21 5 n — — — grey — — — lightbrown 20 5 H r. stout round oval grey ra. dark prop short brown 21 5 5 — — — grey — — — dark brown 25 5 n slight large v. long grey brown long long brown 23 5 stout large round grey brown short short brown 19 5 — — — grey — — — fair 23 5 7 slender long oval dark brown dark common common dark 21 5 6 stout round oval brown brown common short brown 25} 5 — — — hazel — — — brown 19 5 n — — — grey — — — dark brown 18 5 H — — — blue — — — fair 26 5 10} — — — grey — — — brown 18 5 6| — — — grey — — — light 22 5 7 stout large round blue brown common short brown 18 5 6 slight prop oval hazel brown prop prop brown 18 5 f'i slight prop oval grey brown prop prop light brown 22 5 6i slight prop oval brown dark prop prop dark brown 22 i 5 9J stout prop long hazel dark common prop dark 18 5 H — — blue — — — brown 18 5 6 — — — grey — — — lightbrown 24 5 9i — — • — blue — — — lightbrown 23 5 9 stout prop round dark dark prop prop brown 24 { 5 8 w. made large round blue light prop short fair 18 5 10 grey — light brown 24 5 7 — — — hazel — — — brown 23 5 8 — — — grey — — — brown 19 5 6} — — — grey — — — dark brown 30 5 — — blue — — brown 23 5 6 § — — grey — — — brown 25 5 n — — — grey — — dark brown 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 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 Deaue Henry Stemp James Graffham Thomas Rutledge Malcolm Donald John Clarke Edward Pollett Robert Dinning Horse Guards 5th Drag. Guards 5th Drag. Guards Inniskillen Drag. 7th Hussars 14th Light Drag. 2d Bat. Gren. Gds.; 3d Bat. Gren. Gd 2d Bat. Cold. Gds. 2d Bat. Cold. Gds. 2d. Bat. Cold. Gds. 4th l oot 4th, King's Own 4th, King's Own 5th Foot 12th Foot 17th Foot 25th Foot 25th Foot 30th Foot 30th Foot 43d Foot 43d Foot 47th Foot St. Teath Stake Smithfield Doney Bentwood Kinawley Huddle Tick well St. Nicholas Leeds Sambowree Fulham Mullingar Clenturbritt Liverage Killiiman North Leith Kilmoray Ecclesfield Loanehead Snowtown Bewdlev St. Catherine's 47 th Foiit 50th Foot 51st Foot 52d Foot 53d Foot 53d Foot 5yth Foot 60th Rifles, 2dBat. 60th Rifles, 2dBat. 61st Foot 63d Foot 63d Foot 73d Foot 75 th Foot 78th Foot 80th Foot 84th Foot 89tti l oot 89th Foot 89th Foot 89th Foot 93d Highlanders 94th Foot 99th Foot 99th Foot 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 TRADE. labourer potter currier labourer nailor mason labourer labourer labourer labourer clothier labourer gardener rope- maker labourer plasterer labourer labourer sailor spinner dyer labourer wood turner labourer Inch Kilmacdaugh Monterloney Brixham Wrockerdine Cardigan St. James's Ennis St. Nicholas Kilir. ore Holbeach Peutney Coleshill Stirling Leith Garvan Bradfield Ripon Cranley Ewburst 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 labourer v ictualler labourer tailor collier labourer coach- maker labourer labourer labourer labourer labourer labourer labourer hostler brick- maker engineer painter labourer labourer tailor labourer labourer spinner labourer Trehern Watkins George Bailey ROYAL. MARINES. Jno. Undrell, a. S. John Simon Collins Matthew Callender Richard Baker James Carter William Carter William Dunigan 1st Bat. Artillery Llantreissant 7th Bat. Artillery Bookham Chatham Div. Portsmouth Div. Plymouth Div. Woolwich Div. Woolwich Div. Woolwich Div. Woolwich Div. Hoxton Walcot Kilran Middleton Reading Whitechapel Lisborne Glamorgan Surrey Middlesex Somerset Wexford Lancashire Berkshire Middlesex Ireland blacksmith labourer shoe- maker labourer labourer groom labourer labourer painter POLICE GAZETTE; OR, HUE AND CRY. 1387 ^ Absconded, on Tuesday evening, the 2nd instant, from the employ of Messrs. Statham and Son, Blacking Makers, No. 54, Lamb's Conduit Street, WILLIAM ALLISON, taking with hint Cash, received at various places, during the day, amounting to Ten Pounds.— The said WILLIAM ALLISON is a native of Durham, about thirty- two years of age, six feet high, rather thin, light hair and eyes, and well made, * Stolen, on Monday, the Ist instant, in the Brig ' Ina,' in the London Docks, a Silver engine- turned Hunting Watch, capped and jewelled, with a snake engraved on the cap j maker's name ' Samuel Brothers, Liverpool.' The property of Richard Case— GEORGE SPENCER, a Painter, who was working aboard, is suspected of having stolen the Watch ; be is about twenty- four years of age, live feet live inches high, and of a light complexion. Stolen, on Friday, the 5th instant, from the Dwelling- house of Mr. Painter, No. 26, Nowland- street, Tottenham- Court- road, the Sum of One Hundred and Thirty Pounds, in Bank of England Notes and Cash.— By WILLIAM MELHUISH, who is about twenty- eight years of age, live feet three inches and a quarter high, very pale thin face, light hair, and grey eyes; had on a dark bottle green coat, dark grey trousers, and dark waistcoat.— A Reward of Five Pounds will be paid by the said Mr. Painter, on the appre- hension of the said offender. Stolen, on Tuesday, the 2nd instant, by a Man, named FREEMAN, a Truck, painted lead colour, the sides com- posed of turned staves, and the initials ' J R.' awkwardly done on the hind rail. The property of James Riley, of Symon's- street, Sioane- square. — The said Man, named FREEMAN is about twenty- eight years of age, about five feet nine inches high, very thin, dark complexion, and has a wife and family living at Kilburn.— Two Guineas Reward will be paid on the conviction of the offender and recovery of the Truck, on application to Mr. Riley aforesaid. On Thursday, the 4th instant, THOMAS JONES, Ser- vant to Henry Fynes Clinton, Esq., of Little Dean's Yard, Absconded with Sixteen Pounds in Cash, the monies of his master.— The said THOMAS JONES is about five feet ten inches high, thirty- five years of age, light hair, and of fair complexion. Stolen, on the 23d ultimo, from the person of Jane Tenant, whilst passing through Wood- street, Westminster, a pink Gown, one Sovereign, and one Shilling.— By a Man, named CHARLES NIBLETT. He stands six feet high, is of dark complexion, with a scar down his nose, and another on the cheek. On Thursday, the 4th instant, EMMA ROSE Servant, to Maria Thain, of Dorset- street, Stepney, was entrusted by her Mistress with seven Shifts, four Pillow- cases, three Sheets, one Cotton Gown, one Spencer, one Pocket Hand- kerchief, and a Towel, to take to the Mangle ; part of which she has Pledged, and has Absconded with the remainder.— She is about twenty years of age, stout made, full face, and is pitted with the small- pox ; she had on when she absconded an old green silk gown. Stolen, on the 3rd or 4th instant, from the House of Mr. Charles Mills, No. 19, Little George- street, Portman- square, the following articles, viz — Two double- twilled Morning Coats, one pair of black plush Breeches, one pair of fawn- coloured kerseymere Breeches, and one silk Hat; also, six Sovereigns, one Half- sovereign, and some Silver monies — THOMAS GRIFFITH, who lodged in the house, and who has Absconded, is suspected of the said robbery. He is a native of Shiewsbury, twenty- five years of age, five feet nine inches and a half high, dark eyes arid hair, and small whiskers of the same colour ; he is rather lame of the left ancle: wore a Newmarket- cut corduroy coat, black plush breeches, yellow waistcoat, and drab gaiters. Description of a Man, who has escaped from New South Wales, and is supposed to he a convict: — It is stated, that about five days alter 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 had concealed himself in the Ship to avoid his creditors. He wai brought home in the Ship as a Prisoner, aud 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 had oil 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. [ See last page. AUGUST 6, 1831. Deserters from His Majesty's Service. square square prop prop square square square prop square broad square square round prop long prop prop stout stout stout prop prop thick long long thin prop large prop prop large large large prop prop thick Slight thick prop prop stout stout stout prop prop stout common slender prop prop prop Pr » P FEET. MOUTH. 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; took a barrack rug, silver Vfatch, & 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 cheek surly disposition; supposed to be in Marylebone took his side- belt, bayonet, and part of his necessaries stoops when walking; took side- belt, bayonet, aud 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 Juue 3 July 8 July 8 July 1 July 3 July 6 July 5 July 5 July 1 July 30 July 25 June 2 Julv 20 June PLACE. Camelford Dundalk Dundalk Longford Bar. Dublin Birmingham London London London London Loudon Coventry Chatham Chatham MiltownMalbay Mullingar Tower of Lond. Paisley Paisley Dublin Stockton- o.- T. Newc.- u.- Lyne Ediuburgh reg. blue stable jacket stable jacket regimental blue jacket reg undress, fatigue red fatigue reg. fatigue reg. 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 black striped TROWSERS. dk blue pant, white white blue blue overalls white duck p. white Oxford mint, white white dark corduroy Oxford grey Oxford grey Oxford grey Oxford grey white reg. white linen white linen white black cord white regimental square prop prop prop small prop square common common common common large square long large prop small common square short large stout common common round — — — — — round long common slender common common square common common stout common com mon square lg. & lar. large stout sh. & st. large square prop prop prop prop prop square prop prop prop prop prop square prop prop prop prup prop square long large prop small small z z square ' square prop prop prop prop prop prop 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 partof 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 took all his regimental necessaries, bayonet, pouch & belt not attested a mole on the chin ; deserted before intermediate approval intermediately approved intermediately approved iutermediately 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 Juue 5 July 5 July 5 July 5 July 7 July 20 June 3 July prop prop prop prop punishment; has been employed on the Thames leech bites on the right breast; 3d time of desertion punishment took greater part of his regimental necessaries . took greater partof 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 Julv 13 July 6 July 15 July 16 July Edinburgh Templemore Stockport VVeedun Bar. Chester Shrewsbury Birr Barracks Manchester Manchester Boyle Chatham Chatham J levonport Plymouth Dalkeith olf march Liverpool Hertford London London London Brecon Sheerness Liverpool Naas Island Bridge Leith Fort Chatham TynemouthCas. Woolwich Woolwich Woolwich Deptford Woolwich 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 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 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 1388 POLICE GAZETTE; OR, HUE AND CRY. Escaped from the Gaol of Bideford, in the county of Devon, on the morning of Monday, the 4th ultimo, WIL- LIAM BIRD, convicted at the Bideford Midsimmer Quarter Sessions, on Monday, the 27th day of June last, of feloniously stealing a pig, and senteuced 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. PROPERTY STOI- Hi??. Found, under suspicious circumstances, suspected to have been Stolen, a Brown Leather Pocket Book : on the leather on the outside is written, in ink, ' Thomas Phillips, Crayford Mills, Crayford, Kent.'— The same may be seen, by applying to William Ivimy, a constable, at Queen Square Office. On Tuesday night, the 2nd instant, about ten o'clock, as Mr. Willmot, of Lewisham, was engaged in extricating his horse from his chaise, which had upset by the animal taking fright, in London- street, Greenwich, some person unknown. Stole two new blue and white striped Cushions, a blue cloth Cloak with fur collar, a black Great Coat, and a Horse Cloth, and cscaped unobserved. On Tuesday, the 2nd instant, a Man called at No. 5, Chester- place, Kcnnington, and by falsely representing him- self to be sent by Mr. Neil, fraudulently obtained possession of a Portmanteau, containing the following articles, viz.— One pair of Trousers, two or three cotton under Waist- coats, five linen Shirts, three miniature Portraits, two French and English Dictionaries, four Knives and Forks with white handles, six small ditto with green ditto, a Steel, several Accouipt- hooks, three Table- cloths, one Looking- glass ; one Fire- pound Bank Note, the number not known, four Sovereigns ; one Dictionary, two Bibles, one brown riding Coat, twenty Collars, and eighteen Neckcloths.— The Portmanteau is the property of the said Mr. Neil, and was given to the Man, upon his false representation as afore- said, by a little Girl, ten years of age. who, with two other younger Children, were the only persons in the house. Stolen, from the House of Mr. Bennetts, No. 8, Gilbert's Buildings, Westminster Road, on Tuesday morning, the 2nd instant, about eight o'clock, the following articles, viz. — A Workbox, containing seven shillings and sixpence and a silver thinjble ; and a small Jewel Case, containing one gold one coral and one hair ring, two gold seals, three gold pins, one gold brooch, and a silver tea- spoon.— The said property was taken out of the first floor back room, the door of wKich was left uolocked, while Mr. and Mrs. Ben- netts were in the shop below. There are lodgers in the first and second door. Stolen, on Monday, the 1st instant, from the person of Mr. Appleton, between Southwark Bridge and the Temple, a small Memorandum Pocket- book for the present year, containing a Checque for £ 10, on Messrs. Wright and Co.; a Bill of Exchange for £ 45; and one ditto for £ 20; with various other Memorandums.— Information to be given to Messrs. Evitt, Prier and Lucas, Solicitors, Haydon- square, Minories. Stolen, on Friday morning, the 29th ultimo, from on board the ' Essex ' Steam Vessel, from Gravesend, an old Black Leather Portmanteau, with a brass plate on it, in- scribed ' Lieut. Anson,' and also a written direction ' To be delivered at No. 3, Kent Terrace, Regent's Park,' contain- ing one black Bonibazin Dress, and other Lady's Wearing Apparel; several Foreign Coins, in a scarlet purse, worked with gold; a Gold Hunting Watch, with silver face, made by ' Storr and Mortimer, New Bond- street,' with a scarlet Ribbon, and a plain Gold Key and Seal, with the Anson Crest, a Coronet and Spear, cut in an amethyst; a Portrait, in a gilt frame, of an Officer in the full uniform of the llth Dragoons, the ivory being cracked down the middle; and a Bible and Prayer- book, with the name of ' Lieut. Anson' thereon. Stolen, on Thursdav, the 4th instant, in the Dwelling- house of Robert Quinton, in Union- place, Commercial- road, the following articles, viz.— Two Silver Tea- spoons, marked • D. S. Q.' j three unbleached Linen Shirts: two Shirts, marked ' R. Q.'; one blue Frock Coat, one pair of fawn- coloured Breeches; one light- coloured Waistcoat, one large red figured Shawl, one light- coloured Gown, one plum- coloured stuff Gown, four Blankets, one pair of large Sheets, and one large Counterpane, stained in the middle. Stolen, on Friday, the 29th ultimo, from the Dwelling- house of Thomas Bates, of No. 17, Castle- lane, Westmin- ster, the following articles, viz.— Two pair of Trousers, one pair of blue cloth, the other cord ; one Waistcoat of Va- lentia, with stripes; one Shirt; two Handkerchiefs; and eight Shillings— A Man, of tall stature, dark complexion, with bushy hair, and dressed in a blue frock coat, and for- merly a lodger in the house, is suspected of stealing the same. Stolen, on the 25th day of April last, from the person of Samuel Bland, of No. 10, Carey- street, Lambeth, painter, whilst passing through Mason- street, Lambeth, a Silver Watch, maker's name ' Newland'; part of the face of the Watch was broken. Stolen, from out of the Shop Window of Mr. Denham, of No. 180, Regent- street, about eighteen Silver Patent Pencils, of various kinds, with the maker's name ' Roberts,' en- graved thereon. Stolen* from out of the Shop Window of Mr. Senior, of No. 161, Regent- street, thirty Silver Patent Pencils, of va- rious kinds ; some made by Mordaunt, and some by Ro- berts, whose names are engraved thereon. Stolen, on Thursday, the 4th instant, from the person of Mr. Arthur Naverre ( of No. 55, Manchester- street), in Marylebone, a Metal Gilt Watch, makers' names ' Kay and Montagu,' with crest on the back, a Spread Eagle ; it had a silk guard attached.— By a Lad, seventeen or eighteen years of age, having a chubby face, small nose, and is about five feet five inches high. Stolen, on Thursday morning, the 4th instant, from the person of Captain Gedden, ( residing at Mrs. M'lntosh's. Sidney Stairs, Limehouse). five Five- pound Notes, numbers not known: nine Sovereigns, and nineteen Shillings in silver, while in a state of intoxication, at a Brothel, No. 18, George- yard, Wentworth- street; by a Girl of the Town. On Thursday afternoon, the 4th inst.. between the hours of three and four o'clock, a Time- piece was Stolen from the House of Mrs. Stions, Clapham Rise.— It is supposed that a Woman hawking small boxes committed the thelt. On Thursday morning, the 4th insf., about seven o'clock, the House of Mr. Dore, No. 43, Marchmont- slreet, was entered at the street door, which had been left open by the Servant Girl, and the following articles Stolen from the back Parlour, viz.— Three Silver Tea spoons, marked ' D.'; one Hat, one Coat, one Silk Handkerchief, one pair of Gloves, and one Card- case. Stolen, on Thursday night, the 4th instant, from a Barge, on the Thames, belonging to Mr. Thomas Steel, of Rothcr- hithe, a new Tarpaulin. Stolen, between the hours of three and six o'clock in the afternoon of Tuesday, the 2nd instant, from the Dwelling- house of John Trery, the Sign of the ' White Hart' Public- house, at Barnes, in the county of Surrey, two Five- pound Bank of England Notes; a Checque upon Messrs. Drum- monds, for twelve pounds, signed bv a Lady named Foote ; and nineteen Sovereigns.— Information to be given to Henry Goddard, at Marlborongh- street Office. Found, in the co « ses^ ion of a suspected person, a Letter, dated ' Glatigny, Jun<* 0, 1831,' signed ' George Gooley,' 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. 40, Albemarle- strref, six Silver Table- spoons, five plated Des- sert- spoons, six plated Table- forks, and six plated Dessert- forks. WILLIAM HENRY BRYANT ( on re- cxamination), and GEORGE KENSLAKE ( since apprehended), with' stealing a pair of stays, the property of Anthony Bryant.— Committed lo Newgate for trial. MARLBOROUGH STREET OFFICE. AUGUST 4. ANN COLLINS, on re- examination, with stealing one sugar- basin and two sheets, value twenty shillings, the pro- perty of Henry Tolley, Esq., her master and employer; and one liquor- frame, two decanters, and other articles, value twenty shillings, the property of John Norris.— Committed to Newgate for trial. THOMAS WHITE, and WILLIAM CLARK, with stealing one set of chaise harness, value two pounds, the property of Joseph Murray, of Regent- street.— Committed to Newgate for trial. AUGUST 5. GEORGE NEAL, with stealing, from the person of Francis Crew, one handkerchief, of the value of four shil- lings, his property.— Committed to Newgate for trial. MARYLEBONE OFFICE. AUGUST 3. THOMAS HOPKINS, with stealing a parasol, the pro- perty of John Pinder, in Saint Pancras.— Committed to Newgate for trial. HATTON GARDEN OFFICE. AUGUST 3 JUSTINA SUMNER WILKINSON, re- examined, with stealing three blankets, and on^ flat iron, value ten shillings, the property of John Griffin, of Leather- lane.— Committed to Newgate for trial. AUGUST 5. WILLIAM SPIERS, and JOHN ROBINSON, re- exa- mined, with stealing a silver salt- spoon, value seven shil- lings, the properly of the Hon. Colonel 15. P. Lygon and others, at the Regent's Park Barracks.— Committed to New- ate for trial. MARGARET GRIFFITHS, with stealing a gown and two shifts, value eight shillings, the property of M ary Tuck, of Back Ilill.— Committed to Newgate for trial. CHARGES, BOW STREET OFFICE. AUGUST 4. ANN DAVIS, with stealing a purse, five sovereigns, and twenty- four shillings in silver, the property and monies of Robert Dixon, from his person, in Chancery- lane.— Com- mitted to Newgate for trial. MARY O'DONNELL, with stealing Bank of England Notes, to the amount of fifty pounds, from the person of George Hunter, in Lazenbv- court, Long- acre.— Committed for further examination on Thursday next. AUGUST 5. JOHN MAPPIN. with stealing three stomach- pumps and three mahogany cases, the property of John Weiss, in the Strand.— Committed to Newgate for tiial. QUEEN SQUARE OFFICE. AUGUST 4. JOHN CORNWALL, on re- examination, with stealing, from the person of John Brown, a purse and eight shillings and sixpence, his property and monies.— Committed to Newgate for trial. JOHN M'KAY, on re- examination, with embezzling the sum of fifteen shillings, received by him for and on account of Thomas Wells, his master and employer.— Committed to Newgate for trial. GEORGE DUNCAN, on re- examination, with embez- zling the sum of seven shillings and eightpence, and other sums of money, received by him for and on account of John Badder, his master and employer.— Committed to Newgate for trial. ELIZA HUGHES, with stealing one umbrella, the pro- t erty of John Kingham, in Tothill- stieet, Westminster.— Committed lo Newgate for trial. WORSHIP STREET OFFICF. AUGUST 3. JOSEPH VALENTINE, re- examined, with having felo- niously assaulted Thomas Stringer, on the King's highway, in Saint Luke, and robbed him of a gold brooch.— Com- mitted to Newgate for trial. ELIZABETH WEST, re- examined, with stealing sixteen hundred pounds, from the person of John Booth, in Snint George the Martyr, Southwark.— Committed to Horse- monger- Iane Gaol, for trial in Surrey. JAMES HALL, with stealing three remnants of printed cotton, the property of Henry Trendell, his master, in Shore- ditch.— Committed to Newgate for trial. AUGUST 5. WILLIAM STUBBS, re- examined, with having feloni- ously stolen a quantity of silk, the property of Daniel Apling, in Spitalfields.— Committed to Newgate for trial. ALFRED HOWE, re- examined, with attempting to violate the person of Mary Ann Marchant. eight years of age, at Hoxton.— Committed to the New Prison for trial, for want of sureties. THAMES POLICE OFFICE. AUGUST 4. JOHN BROWN, with stealing one silver watch, two gold seals, two gold rings, and two gold keys, of the value of seven pounds, the property of William Henry Smith, in his dwelling- house, at Shadwell, oil the 4th instant.— Com- mitted for trial. UNION HALL OFFICE. AUGUST 3. BENJAMIN REDWOOD, and JAMES TINGEY, on re- cxamination, with stealing a gelding, on the 30th ultimo, ill the parish of Saint Paul, Deptford, in the county of Surrey, the property of James Bewley.— Committed for trial. LONDON: Printed and Published [ by Authority) by MILLS, JOWETT » & MILLS, Bolt Court, Fleet Street. It is requested that all Communications for the purpose of obtaining, or giving, information respecting srupposed offenders, or stolen property, especially stolen horses, may be addressed to Mr. Stafford, the Editor, Public Office Bow Street.