POLICE OR, HUE UUWTE& RTI I> » GAZETTE; AND CRY. ^ UTTWRITG* No. 379. J SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 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 of identity that can be described. The Names of Accomplices and Accessories, with every other particular which may lead to their Apprehension. The Names of all Persons brought before the Magistrates, charged with any of the Offences mentioned, and whether committed for Trial, Re- examination, or how otherwise disposed of. Also a Description of Property that has been Stolen, and particularly of Stolen Horses, unth 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 and Hue and Cry, all Letters addressed to the Editor upon that subject, are requested to be post- paid. ARSON AND WILFUL BURNING. WHITEHALL, August 15th, 1831. Whereas it hath been humbly represented unto the King, That, on the evening of Saturday, the 4th of June, a Fire took place on a Farm occupied by Mr. George Neate. situate at Monckton, in the county of Wilts, the property of Lieutenant- General Popham, which consumed Barns, Sheds Corn, and Farming Implements, to the value of £ 1500: And whereas it hath been further represented to the King That, on the evening of the 1st of August, a Fire took place at a Field Barn, at the same place, and belonging to the same persons, which consumed a Barn, Sheds, and a con- siderable quantity of Corn and Straw, to the value of £ 100 ; and in both cases there is every reason to believe the same were wilfully and maliciously set on Fire: His Majesty, for the better apprehending and bringing to justice the persons concerned in the Felonies before men tioned, is hereby pleased to promise His most gracious Pardon to any one of them ( except the person or persons who actually set Fire to the same) who shall discover his Accomplice or Accomplices therein, so that he, she, or they, may be apprehended and convicted thereof. MELBOURNE. And, as a further encouragement, a Reward of Two Hundred Pounds is hereby offered by the said Mr. George Neate, to any person ( except as aforesaid) who shall dis- cover the offender or oll'enders concerned in the first- men- tioned Fire, and One Hundred Pounds ( with the like excep- tion) for the discovery of any persons concerned in the last- mentioned Fire ; and a further sum of One Hundred Pounds is hereby offered, in each case, to be paid by the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury, to any persons ( except as aforesaid) who shall discover the offender or offenders concerned therein, so that he, she, or they, may be apprehended and convicted thereof. WHITEHALL, August 2nd, 1831. Whereas it hath been humbly represented unto the King, That, about ten o'clock on the night of Saturday, the 30th of July last, a Barn, the property of Mr. James Cowdery, of Steventon Farm, near Abingdon, containing about twenty quaiters of Oats and Barley, unthrashed, was set on Fire, by some evil- disposed person or persons unknown, which, together with a Bean Rick, a Hay Rick, and Cart Hovel, were entirely consumed : His Majesty, for the better apprehending and bringing to justice the persons concerned in the Felony before men- tioned, is hereby pleased to promise His most gracious Pardon to any one of them ( except the person who actually set Fire to the same) who shall discover his Accomplice or Accomplices therein, so that he, she, or they, may be appre- hended and convicted thereof: And, as a further encouragement, a Reward of Two Hundred Pounds is hereby offered to any person ( except as aforesaid) who shall discover the said offender or offenders, so that he, she, or they, mar be apprehended and convicted of the said offence.— Such Reward to he paid by the Right Honourable the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury. MELBOURNE. WHITEHALL, August 5th, 1831. Whereas it hath been humbly represented unto the King, That some evil- disposed person or persons did, late on Sa- turday night last, the 30th ultimo, or early on Sunday morn- ing, wantonly and maliciously set Fire to some Hay Slacks and Out- Buildings, belonging to Mr. Edward Scrimshaw, upon his Farm, in the parish of Wisbech Saint Mary, which entirely destroyed a Wagon Hovel, a Wagon, a Cait, and numerous other Farming Implements, as well as a Bullock Hovel, and nearly the whole of the Hay, the produce of twenty- five acres of land ; And whereas it hath been further represented unto the King, that several threatening letters, with the signature of ' Swing.' have been sent to or found upon the premises of the Inhabitants of the said parish : Hi? Majesty, for the better apprehending and bringing to justice the persons concerned in the Felonies before men tioned, is hereby pleased to promise His most gracious Par- don to any one of them ( except the person who actually set fire to the said Hay Stacks, and except the author or authors or writer or writers of the said letters) who shall discover his Accomplice or Accomplices therein, so that he, she, or they, may be apprehended and convicted thereof. MELBOURNE. And, as a further encouragement, a Reward of One Hundred and Thirty Pounds u hereby offered by the prin- cipal Inhabitants and Chargebearers of the said parish, and Twenty Pou nds by the said Mr. Scrimshaw, and a further sum of One Hundred Pounds by the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury, to any. person who shall dis- cover the offender or offenders concerned in setting Fire to the said Hay Stacks ( except as aforesaid), so that he, she or they, may be apprehended and convicted of the said offence. — And a Reward of Twenty Pounds is hereby offered by the Inhabitants of the said parish, to any person ( except the author or authors or writer or writers of the letters) who shall discover the offender or offenders con- cerned in sending the threatening letters before mentioned, so that he, she, or they, may be apprehended and convicted thereof. HOUSE- BREAKING) WHITEHALL, August 11th, 1831. Whereas it hath been humbly represented unto the King, That, between the night of Saturday the 30th July last and the morning of Monday the 1st instant, the Shop of Mr. John Wright, Jeweller, in Mosely street, Newcastle- upon- Tyne, was broken and entered, and a large quantity of Plate and Jewellery, consisting of gold and silver watches, dia- mond, pearl, and other rings, and a variety of other articles, were stolen and carried away : His Majesty, for the better apprehending and bringing to justice the persons concerned in the said Felony, is hereby pleased to promise His most gracious Pardon to any one of them who shall discover his Accomplice or Accomplices therein, so that he, she, or they, may be apprehended and convicted thereof. MELBOURNE. And, as a further encouragement, a Reward of Fifty Pounds is hereby offered by the said John Wright, to any person who shall discover the said offender or offenders, so that he, she, or they, may be apprehended and convicted of the said offence. On Wednesday night, the 31st ultimo, between the hours of eight and nine o'clock, the House of Mr. Boulton, No. 4, Wiltshire Place, New North Road, Islington, was broken and entered, and the following property Stolen therefrom, viz.— One new black Frock Coat; one figured Silk Waist- coat, with coloured buttons; one Gold Pin, with white stone ; one double Snuff- box, rosewood ; one tortoise- shell ditto, marked ' J. L. to J. B.'; one Scotch ditto; two Silver Salt- spoons, and one ditto Caddy- spoon, marked ' B.'; one cotton Night- shirt; several Pocket Handkerchiefs; one Coral Ring; one Child's Coral, mounted with silver; one Gold Ring, set with stones ( regard); one ditto ditto, em- bossed ; one ditto ditto, plain; one Gold Pin, with red stone; one Mourning Pin and Brooch; two small Gold Seals ; one embossed ditto ditto, marked ' J. B.'; one Gla- zier's Diamond, in ivory case, mounted with silver j a Silver Pencil- case; oue round Gold Broocb, one oval ditto; one Plated Dessert- spoon; one Waistcoat, with velvet collar; one Silver Thimble ; and one pair of Sugar- tongs.— The robbery was effected during the absence of the family; and as there are no external marks of violence, it is supposed that the entrance was gained by means of skeleton keys. Early on Wednesday morning, the 31st ultimo, the Dwell- ing- house of Mr , efferys Taylor, at Pyner's Green, High Beech, Essex, wa.-. broken and entered, by the removal of a pane of glass, from the cellar window, and a number of articles Stolen therefrom, amongst which were the following, viz.— Silver: four Tea- spoons, three Salt- spoons ( marked ' S. M.'), one Mustard- spoon, a pair of Sugar- tongs, and a pair of Spectacles.— Information to be given to Anthony Childs, constable, Waltham Abbey. HORSE AND CATTLE STEALING. Found, in the possession of THOMAS HAYWARD alias AMOR alias DEVONSHIRE TOM,( now in custody, • a charge of Housebreaking), a Bay Mare, about seven or eight years old, about thirteen or fourteen hands high, with a switch tail, dark brown legs, nearly black at the bottom parts from the knees, white streak down the forehead, some grey hairs about the head, thick in the quarters, and in very good condition. Supposed to have been Stolen.— Any per- son having lost the same, may have her restored, by apply- ing to Thomas Pike, constable of Lyncombe and Widcombe, Bath.— The person in whose possession the said Mare was, has been in the neighbourhood of Chepstow for some time past, and says he came to Bath on Saturday, the 20th lilt. Stolen or Strayed ( supposed to be Stolen), from Abing- don Common, on Monday night, the 29th ultimo, a Black Gelding, about fifteen and a half hands high, nine years old, with white saddle and spur marks, a white spot on the mid- dle of the neck, switch tail, and two broken knees, not re- cently done. The property of Mr. Thomas Moss. — If Strayed, any person giving information so as to lead to the recovery of the Horse, shall be handsomely Rewarded. If Stolen, any person sriving such information as shall lead to the detection of the offender or offenders, shall, on his or their conviction, receive a Reward of Twenty Guineas, on applying to Mr. T. Moss, Ock- street, Abingdon, Berks. Stolen or Strayed, on Sunday, the 28th ultimo, from a Meadow, in the occupation of Mrs. Ventris, of Cherry- Hinton, about two miles from Cambridge, a Black Pony, about fourteen hands high, a star on the forehead, near foot behind white, and a switch tail— Whoever will give inform- ation of the said Pony, or return the same, if Strayed, to Mrs. Ventris, or to Mr. Parker, of Mildenhall, shall have all necessary Expenses paid, and be well Rewarded for their trouble. If Stolen, the same Expenses and Reward will be paid, on conviction of the offender. A person, who gave his name GEORGE JOHNSON, of Wicker, Sheffield, Hired a Horse and Gig, of Mr. Eels, in Mulberry- street, Sheffield, on Friday, the 26th ultimo, with the intention of going to Baslow and returning on the follow- ing day. He did not stay at either Baslow or Bakewell, but proceeded to Bnxton, which place he left on Saturday, about three o'clock, and said he should proceed to Leek, in Staffordshire.— He is about five feet seven or eight inches high, fair complexion, and had on a blue coat and top boots. — A Chesnut Pony, about fourteen hands high, seven years old, rather thin of flesh, a stroke of white down his face, white hind legs, light- coloured mane and tail, his back ralher galled with the saddle, which causes him to flinch when saddle or harness is put upon him; a little hair off both knees, and a little rubbed off the top of his quarter, by the crupper.— A spindle back Pony- Gig, painted yellow, not picked out with any other colour, a patent axletree and boxes, brass hoops to the wheels, the front caps chased, dation fence and body, rail- handles plated with brass, blue lining, the round part of the driving- cushion covered with black patent leather, and Eels, builder, Sheffield.— Any per- son lodging the said offender in any of His Majesty'* Gaols, shall be handsomely Rewarded. 1418 POLICE GAZETTE; OR, HUE AND CRY. Stolen or Strayed, on Sunday night, the 28th ultimo, or early on the following morning, from two Fields, adjoining the Turnpike- road leading from Bruton to Frome, two Horses and a Mare. One a Bay Horse, aged, about fifteen and a half hands high, off foot behind white, a white stroke across the loins, and blind in the off eye. The other a Bright Bay, aged, about fourteen hands high, white hind feet, has had broken knees, a scar on the near hip, and lame in the ofT leg behind. The Mare is Black, about fourteen and a half hands high, blind in the near eye, with several saddle marks— Whoever will give such information as may lead to the apprehension of the offender or offenders, shall, on conviction, if Stolen, receive a Reward of Five Guineas for each Horse, from Edward Dyne, Esq., Secretary to the Bruton Prosecuting Association; if Strayed, any person bring the same to Mr G. Thrush, of the Blue Ball Inn. Bruton, Somerset, shall be handsomely Rewarded for their trouble. Stolen, on Tuesday night, the 23d ultimo, from Port Field, near Chichesicr, a Donkey, of a dark mouse colour, three years old, has just shed his sucking teeth, the mane cut away from the neck, white muzzle, and the fore feet tanned to keep the flies away. Supposed to be Stolen by some Gipsies — Information to be given to Mr. Robert Pasco, head constable, Chichester, Sussex. Stolen or strayed on the night of the 25th ultimo, from a Pasture Ground in the parish of Bradwell, Bucks, a light- coloured Grey Cart Gelding, four years old, sixteen hands high, has lately had a kick on the off fore leg above the knee, and one side of the mouth a little chafed with the bridle. The horse is supposed to have been ridden through Bradwell Turnpike, towards Stony Stratford, about twelve o'clock the same night, by a man in a light- coloured frock. If stolen, whoever will give such information as may lead to the ap prehension of the person or persons who stole the said horse, so that the offender or offenders may be prosecuted, shall, on his or their conviction, be paid a Reward of Ten Pounds by Mr. Baily, of Shenley House, Bucks ; if strayed, any person who will bring the said horse to Mr. Baily, shall be rewarded for their trouble, and paid all reasonable ex- penses. Detained on suspicion, a man who gives his name LAW- RENCE MORONEY, ( with Irish accent.) having in his possession ( supposed to be stolen) a very valuable Light Bay Cob Horse, fourteen hands three inches high, five years old, has a white nose, two white hind heels, and the shoes are marked W. Parker. Any person having lost the above, may see the same by applying to James Wild, or Wm. Bland, Constables, Sheffield. Lost or Stolen, from a fteld belonging to Mr. W. Turner, at Birmingham Heath, near Birmingham, in the night of Thursday, August 25th, 1811, a bright Bay Cob about nine years old, about fourteen 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 soar upon them, occasioned by an old bruise from a baiter. Whoever will give such information as will lead to the apprehension of the offender or offenders, shall upon conviction, receive Twenty Guineas Reward; on application to Hammond, Turner, and Sons, Snow- hill, or to Mr. Redfern, Public Office, Birmingham. Stolen, on Saturday morning, the 20th ultimo, from a Piece of Ground, at King's Heath, in the parish of King's Norton, Worcestershire, a Half- bred Brown Mare, five years old, fifteen hands high, with a switch tail, a little white on the hind feet, and a star in the forehead.— Any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension and con- viction of the offender or offenders, shall receive Ten Pounds Reward from Mr. Daniel Whitehouse, of King's Heath. Stolen or Strayed, on Tuesday night, the 23d ultimo, from the Hobhole Drain Bank, in the parish of New Leake, in the county of Lincoln, a Hackney Bay Mare, with switch tail, about fifteen hands one inch high, has two white spots on the far side near the shoulder, a cut upon the ribs on the near side, and lame on the off fore foot.— Whoever will give information of the said Mare, shall, if Strayed, receive One Guinea Reward and all reasonable Expenses ; if Stolen, a Reward of Five Guineas will be paid on conviction of the offender or offenders, by Thomas Woodthorpe, the owner, of New Leake. Supposed to he Stolen, on Thursday night, the 25th ult., or early the following morning, from a Field at Norwood, in the parish of Croydon, a Black Gelding, with white hind legs, a great deal of while ou his off nostril, the mouth is much cut on the off side with the bit, and a cut across the tongue; about fourteen hands high and aged. Also, at the same time, from the same Field, a Black Mare, of the Flanders breed, very thick about the heels, rather hollow in the forehead, about fourteen hands high, and five years old. Both had long tails when stolen.— Information to be given to J. Newcomb and R. Skillern, police officers, Union Hall ; or Mr. Phipps, the owner, New Cut, Lambeth. Five Pounds Reward, on recovery of either of the Horses and conviction of the offender or offenders. WAR OFFICE, a/ I List and Description of NAME. CORPS. PARISH. COUNTY. TRADE. AGE. SIZE. PERSON. ! HEAD. FACE. j EYES. EYEBROWS, NOSE. NECK. HAIR. William Brown 1st Bat. Gren. Gds. Henfield Sussex labourer 19 5 8i stout prop oval blue light prop short brown James Servant 2d Bat. Gren. Gds. Hoe Sussex labourer 26 5 94 stout prop round grey light common short brown Abraham Kell 7th Fusileers Yarborough Lincoln butcher 22 ' 5 9 — — hazel — — • — dark browu Andrew Murray 1st Bat. 1st Foot Selkirk Selkirk baker 22 5 6 clumsy large oval grey brown prop short brown Joseph Kidson 4th, King's Own Easingwold Yorkshire labourer 214 5 6 — — — brown — — — brown Michael Parker 19th Foot Kellingmore King's labourer 214 5 94 — — — dark blue — — — brown Richard Tennant 19th Foot Tullow Carlow i labourer 224 6 1 — — •— brown — — — brown James Russell 25th Foot Orney Tyrone cotton- spinner 19 5 8f — — — grey — — — light brown John Russell 25th Foot West Parish Renfrew tailor 20 5 ? 4 — — — hazel — — — dark brown William Marr 25th Foot St. Nicholas Aherdeeu labourer 22 5 fif — — — grey — — — black John Haddaway 27th, or Enuiskn. Marden Kent labourer 35 5 64 slender small oval hazel ! black short long brown James Owens 30th Foot Fintina Tyrone labourer 184 5 7 — — — grey 1 — — — brown William Taylor 33d Foot Mauthrope Lincoln j labourer 18 5 6J — — — grey — — — dark brown Robert Munroe 33d Foot Walton Lancaster wool- comber 25 5 8 — — — hazel — — — light brow « John O'Connor 33d Foot St. James's Middlesex labourer 21 5 74 — — grey — — — dark browu William Welsh 33d Foot Colston Basset Nottingham labourer 23$ 5 64 — — — hazel — long — brown George Newbold 60thRifles, 2d Bat. Castle Donning. Leicester tailor 20 5 7 slight large long grey browu long brown John Ruddiford 60thRifles, 2d Bat. West Brumidge Warwick labourer 19 5 7 slight round. round hazel browu long long dark brown Abraham Bryning tiOih Rifles, 2d Bat. Lancaster Lancashire labourer 23 5 6J '• stout round oval grey brown prop short fair William Brown 61st Foot Derry Londonderry labourer m 5 7 — — grey — — — lightbrown Mark Concannon ( ilst Foot Neale Mayo gardener 20J 5 H — — grey — — — brown Michael Doyle 61st Foot Girvachy Down labourer 204 5 8 — — — grey — — — dark brown Patrick Dorsey 61st Foot Shrule Mayo labourer 19 5 64 — — grey — — — dark brown Anthony Hughes filst Foot Crasboin Mayo labourer 20 § 5 7 — — grey — — — brown Edward Coughlin 65th Foot Cullinmaugh W esuueat labourer 16 5 0i slender small round hazel sandy prop prop saudy James Griffiths 67th Foot Anna Cavan labourer 21 5 104 stout large round blue heavy large long brown John Ennis 67th Foot Ardagli Longford labourer 26 5 8 stout round oval hazel dark common short brown John Thompson 68th Foot Burslem Stafford fireman 21J 5 11 prop prop oval grey brown common common brown William Fagen 73d Foot St. Mary Major Devon painter & glaz. 5 « i — — hazel — — — dark brown Thos. M'Namara, a. Mark 73d Foot Ilminster Somerset silversmith 19* 5 6 — — — grey — — — dark James Day 77th Foot Youghal Cork labourer 22 5 84 — — — grey — — — black Edward Phillips 80th Foot Harding Flintshire labourer 27 5 — — — grey — — — dark brown William Tear 80tti Foot Isle of Man I sle of Man labourer 21 5 104 — — darkish — — light brown John Dunn « 0th Foot Ramplingham Norfolk mariner 31 5 114 — — hazel _ — dark brown Michael Lord 80th Foot Todmorden Lancashire labourer 28 5 9* — — light hazel — — light brown George Ford 80th Foot Birmingham Warwick brass- cock foun 19 5 64 — — blue — — — light Robert Vincent 80th Foot Overton Hants groom 18 5 64 — — grey — dark brown John Brennan 8oth Foot St. Kenis Kilkenny weaver 22f 5 10J — — — grey — — — brown Michael Ragan 80th Foot Craigh Cork labourer 23* 5 104 — hazel — — — lightbrown William Knell 81st Foot St. Talpheg Kent shoemaker 21 5 10 — brown brown Thomas Roberts 81st Foot St. Peter's Hereford carpenter 23 5 • 7 — — — blue _ — light Samuel Williams 81st Foot Clifford Brecon labourer 19 5 8 — — grey browu Joseph Smith 82d Foot Stoke Stafford furrier 21 5 114 stout oval round hazel brown common short brown Joseph Harrington 82d Foot St. Mary's Gloucester cordwainer 23 5 n stout oval round hazel dark brown common short dark brown Joseph Kazey 82d Foot Harrow Warwick labourer 18 5 n slender oval long grey light brown common long light brown John Barr, a. Whittaker 89th Foot — labourer 21 5 64 — — grey - — lightbrown James Moran 89th Foot Old Ross Wexford mason 24 6 Oi stout round round grey light browu common prop light brown George Fallen 89th Foot Munnivae Galway labourer 23 5 H stout round round hazel light brown common long sand y Robert Randels 89th Foot Bannham Norfolk bricklayer 20 5 n — — — hazel — — — dark brown William Savage 90th Foot Dramarra Down labourer 20 5 8J — _ grey —. browu John Bone 92d Highlanders Beeford Durham labourer 23 5 64 slender small round hazel brown common t brown Patrick Horan 94th Foot Templemore Tipperary labourer 21 5 5 blue — _ brown David Eldridge 94th Foot Woolwich Kent dyer 19 5 n _ grey _ lightbrown James Tommisson 99th Foot Bolton Lancashire labourer 22 § 5 6 hazel , brown John Yates 99th Foot Leylaud Lancaster labourer 19 5 6 light blue lightbrown Thomas Godfrey 99th Foot St. John's Limerick labourer 13J 5 8 — — small grey — light brow u William Sheridan 99th Foot Manchester Lancashire cotton- spinner 22 5 5 hazel _ browu John Cruickshank 2d Bat. Rifle Brig. Elgin Moray labourer 21 5 7 common prop oval grey fair prop long fair George Gilmore 1st Bat. Artillery Berwick upon Tweed draper 23 5 84 prop prop long grey dark prop prop dark POLICE GAZETTE; OR, HUE AND CRY. 1419 " OD Saturday morning, tlie 20lh ultimo, a Man, wlio gave the name of SIMMINS. obtained a Grey Horse, Gig, and Harness, which he was to have returned the same day.— The Horse is a light Grey Horse, fourteen bands and a half high, rising six years old, with white switch tail and mane, galled or wrung very much with collar and girth, marked or rubbed on the off foot near the fetlock, and cribbs ; good action and very fast.— Brass- mounted Harness, nearly new.— A light yellow or stone coloured Stanhope Gig, with panelled stick back body, lined blue; patent Mail cranked axletree, lance- wood shafts, oval lamp sockets, leather top cushions, brass stock hoops, and hangs low.— The same has been traced through Staines and Hounslow, on the London Read, on Saturday evening, the 2t) th ultimo.— Any person who will give information which may lead to the conviction of the offender, to Mr. Puckridge, Coachmaker, Southampton, or No. 73, Snow- hill, London, shall be handsomely Rewarded for their trouble and all Expenses paid. KARCEirST. Stolen, on Wednesday, the 31st ultimo, from the Dwell- ing- house of John Leary, No. 2, King- street, Drury- larie, the following articles, viz.— One black Frock Coat, double- breasted, and lined with silk ; one pair of dark brown Trousers, and one brown Great Coat. — By DENNIS BRADLEY, who is about fire feet eight inches high, dark hair and eyes, and has a scar over the left eye. Stolen, on Wednesday, the 31st ultimo, from No. 47, Wardour- street, Soho, the following articles, viz.— Two Blankets, three Pillows, two pair of Trousers, two Shirts, one large size Decanter, one Waistcoat, six French Cur- tains for three windows ; one pair of Buff Trousers, ont Umbrella, one Cap, and one Handkerchief. The property of Thomas Cook.— By a Man, of the name of STOKES, a Tailor.— Information to be given to George Avis, of Marl- borough- street Office. Stolen, on the 25lh or 26th ultimo, from a Saddle- house, at Uppingham, Rutlandshire, four Curb Bridles, one of them stamped ' Worsley'; four Breaking Bits, one very large, with plated side buckle to the rein ; a very large twisted long- bitted Bridle, with the reins much mildewed; two small narrow twisted Bits, with mildewed reins; and four plain Snaffles , also two dark Oxford- mixture Coats, one nearly new; and a pair of Hames, marked ' Moore, Titchborne- street, Haymarket.'— The person suspected is about five feet seven inches high, fresh coloured, about thirty- five years of age, with his nose a little on one side ; has been employed as an Ostler at an Inn, and frequently has a good dog or two with him ; he was employed at Hay- work, at or in the neighbourhood of Barnet. His real name is THOMAS RUDKIN, and he wore, on the day the Felony was com- mitted, a dark mixed coat and waistcoat, dark cotton cord breeches, shoes, and gaiters, and a pretty good round hat: it is suspected that he was connected with some person selling pickle salmon, in Uppingham, the day before the offence.— Information to be given to W. Wortley, constable, of Uppingham. On Friday afternoon, the 26th ultimo, THOMAS HAR- RIS, who was lodging with his Brother- in- law, Mr. W. Traer, at No. 8, Clearer- street, Kennington- cross, Lambeth, in the absence of the family, broke open a Trunk in the house, and Stole therefrom the following articles, belonging to Mr. Traer, viz.— Five Bank of England Notes, of the value of Eighty Pounds, numbered between 8886 and 8003 ; a Silver Hunting Watch, No. 5276, makers' names ' Yale and Rotberham, Coventry,' a Gold Curb Chain, two Gold Seals ( one with initials ' W. T.', the other with motto ' Lege et Crede), and a Gold Key ; a small Opera- glass, one blue Coat, a buff Waistcoat, and a pair of Trousers.— He is twenty- five years of age, five feet eleven inches high, thin made, light hair and whiskers, inclining to red; he has a situation in the Export Office, Board of Excise.— Informa- tion to be given at Union Hall Ollice. K! iOKIES NOT OTHERWISE DESCRIBED. On Monday morning, the 29th ultimo, CHARLES MAPLE, of Fordwich, in the county of Kent, labourer, broke out of and made bis Escape from the Cage of the town of Fordwich, in which he was confined, previous to his examination, on a charge of Felony.— He is about twenty- one years of age, five feet four or five inches high, is stout made, has blue eyes, brown hair, and a florid com- plexion: when he escaped had on only his shirt and white trousers.— Twenty Pounds Reward will be paid to any per- son who will give information so that the said offender may be retaken and convicted of the offence for which he was apprehended. GEORGE CROCKETT, a Convict, belonging to the Le- viathan Hulk, at Portsmouth, effected his Escape, from the Dock- yard, at that place, on Monday, the 29! h ultimo.— He [ See last page. SEPTEMBER 3, 1831. Deserters from His Majesty's Service. 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WAISTCOAT. fustian Charlesfort Newry Newry Newcas.- Tyne Devouport Devon port Youghal Ashtou- u- Lyne Ashton- u- Lyne Ashton- u- Lyne Ashton- u- Lyue Ashton- u- Lyne Ashtou- u- Lyne Ashton- u- Lyne Ashton- u- Lyne Fortou Barrks. F'orton Barrks. Forton Barrks. Sunderland Sunderland Sunderiand Canterbury Liverpool Liverpool Portsmouth fatigue white white blue red fatigue red fatigue red shell red coatee red coatee regimental regimental red shell red shell red shell red shell fatigue regimental regimental blue coatee reg. round reg. round drab blue blue red fatigue blue black black striped striped slender prop prop prop prop prop prop prop marks of small- pox on the face; plays on the bugle 3d time of des.; letter D; took greater part of reg. neces. . scowls; was seen on the road to Sittingborne with Eldridge scar on left shin ; took side- belt, bayonet, and trowsers J. T. on left arm, and figure of a mermaid; 2d time of des. not intermediately approved took side- belt, and is supposed with his mother in Limerick walks exceedingly awkward exchanged his clothes for coloured • • . 2d time of desertion; letter D under the left arm . . 22 Julv 29 July 27 July 27 July 24 July 24 July 30 July 31 July 1 August 20 August Portsmouth Dublin Sheerness Sheerness Naas Barracks Manchester Naas Monstereven Dover Castle Island Bridge b. coloured regimental white j. white j. regimental blue regimental frieze green fatigue j. coloured TROWSERS. regimental grey Oxford mixt. white liuen Oxford grey white white white linen white linen Oxford grey white white black white white fustian reg. green reg. green reg. green white white white white white Oxford mixt. Oxford grey Oxford grey blue Oxford mixt. Oxford mixt. white Oxrord grey Oxford grey Oxford grey Oxford grey white white white white white white regimental black white white corduroy baragan corduroy white coloured tartau kilt white duck white duck Oxford grey light Oxford mixt. white green blue 1420 POLICE GAZETTE; OR, HUE AND CRY. stands five feet seven inches high, hrown hair, light grey eyes, dark brown eyebrows and lashes, png nose, small mouth, fresh complexion, oval visage, stout made, has two scars on the forehead, and one on the right wrist; by trade a printer; born at Newport, in the county of Salop.— He was convicted of Housebreaking, on the 26th March 1831, at Warwick, and sentenced to transportation for life. On Thursday, the 25th ult, CATHERINE CONNICK, ( who was convicted of Felony, at the Breconshire Summer Great Sessions, on the 21st of August 1830, and sentenced to be transported for life), Escaped from Guy's Hospital, Surrey, where she had been for the last fortnight, in conse- quence of a rupture and fits.— She is about twenty- eight years of age, five feet high, of dark complexion, and is a native of Wales. She has a husband, named John Connick, employed in Milford Dockyard.— Information to be given to R. Pople, constable, Union Hall Office. On Saturday, the 27th n'timo, about nine o'clock in the evening, as Mr. Pattisall, of No. 78, Cornhill, was passing the end of Goulston- street, Whitechapel, he was surrounded by four or five persons, one of whom, a short young Man, made a snatch at his Watch, but was frustrated from taking it, by Mr. Pattisall seizing hold of him; after a short struggle the Man's coat- flap was torn off, when he and his companions ran away up Goulston- street, and escaped.— The flap appears to have been part of a black frock coat, lined with silk; and a silk handkerchief was found in the pocket of it. Escaped, on Tuesday night, the 16th ultimo, from the custody of two peace officers, charged with Horse Stealing, from the Bustard Inn, on Salisbury Plain, a Man, who gave his name WILLIAM JENKINS. He is about five feet five inches and a half high, has a hare- lip which causes him to expose his front teeth very much whilst talking, no nail on his right thumb, the top of which is unusually broad, of pale complexion, dark hair and eyes; says he rented a cot- tage of a Mr. Chitty, at Shaftsbury, Dorset; and has a mother living at Higher Donhead, near Shaftsbury. named Mary Jenkins.— Whoever will lodge the said WILLIAM JENKINS in any of His Majesty's Gaols in the county of Wiltshire, or keep in custody, and apprise Thomas Arman and Robert Blanchett, peace officers, Wootton Bassett, Wilts, shall receive Ten Pounds Reward. saxscEx. x. Aireotrs INFORMATIONS JOHN BAGE, of Tyn y- hryn- ny, in the parish of Llati- bisfa, in the county of Radnor, farmer. Escaped from the Constable who was conveying him before a Magistrate, on a charge of Sheep Stealing, on Tuesday, the 23d ultimo.— He is about tiventy- eight or thirty years of age, five feet nine or ten inches high, well made, dark eyes and heavy eyebrows, brown hair and large whiskers, has a downcast look, and lisps in speaking: he usually wears a skngle- breasted brown coat, black waistcoat, corduroy breeches, and gaiters. It is supposed he will endeavour to escape to America.— A Reward of Ten Pounds will be paid on his apprehension, on application to Mr. Griffiths or Mr. Aitken, of Beguildy, Radnorshire; or Major Barnes, of Presteigne. In the ' Police Gazette,' of the 20th ultimo, it was stated that a Man, named CURRIE, had obtained, from Mr. Thos. Wilkinson, of No. 32, Piccadilly, by false pretences, sun- dry articles of Plate.— The said Currie, on Friday, the 2nd instant, surrendered himself, at Marlborough- street Office, and is found not to be the person that was suspected. On Tuesday, the 30th ultimo, a Person, charged with knowingly uttering Counterfeit Money, escaped from the custody of the Street- keeper of Saint Katharine.— He is about twenty- three yeais of age, five feet five inches high, of a pale complexion, and was dressed in a very old fustian frock, much worn at the collar, and a cap with the far worn off and torn. PROPERTY STOX. EN. On Monday night, the 29th ultimo, the Stable, belonging to Mrs. Williams, No. 16. Philimore- place, Kensington, was entered, by the Loft Window, and the following arti- cles were Stolen from the Loft ( the property of T. Smith), viz— Two Silk Handkerchiefs, one with red ground and black and white border ; the other an Indian Silk, with pockct, pound note, and various other designs, stamped thereon. Two Gold Seals, one with large links, worn and broken ; the other with small round link, with two Gold chased Seals, and a Key : on one of the Seals is engraved, on a red stone, a Heart and motto ' Love for Love.' One pair of stout Silver Buckles, latched and studded. Two Gold Pins: one a yellow topaz, the other a green stone. One brown Leather Pocket- book, with steel spring. Four Razors: one made by ' Moore.' One square Snuff- box, mounted with gold. And a very stout Gold Ring, with motto ' God unite our hearts aright,' engraved thereon, which was iu an old green silk purse.— The Thieves left on the premises a ladder, by which it is supposed they en. ered the Loft Window.— Information to be given to the said T. Smith. The following Is a more accurate Description of the Pro perty Stolen, on Sunday, the 28th ultimo, from the House of Mr. Abbott, New Inn, Saint Clement's, viz.— A Gold Watch, with the initials ' M. J.' engraved on the back, wreath of flowers round it, and little dots and a wreath round the front; one Pearl Necklace, with five medallions one Gentleman's Cameo Ring ; one Topaz ditto, set round with pearls ; one Ring, set round with diamonds, and the name ' Elizabeth Kirkham, died,' fcc. engraved on it; one Ring, half moon shape, set round with pearls ; one Topaz Brooch, set with pearls ; one Ditto, set with turquoise ; one pair of Gold Ear- rings and Drops ; one pair of Coral ditto one pair of purple Medallion ditto, with a pearl in the centre, and Bracelet- clasps to match ; an old- fashioned Sil- ver Spoon, the handle folding over the other part; a Locket, set round with pearls ; two red Cornelian Necklaces, one Amber ditto, with Bracelets; a pair of Coral Bracelets small hair Chain, with gold clasp, and a small piece of gold in the centre; a worked Bead Bracelet, clasp set with tur- quoise and other stones; one large Gilt Bracelet, with tur- quoise stones in clasp; a pair of Silk Bracelets, with clasp set with amethyst stones; and four pair of Silk Stockings Stolen, on Saturday, the 27th ultimo, from a Desk in the Bed- room of the'Edinburgh Castle' Public- house, Cres- cent- mews, New- road, Marylebone,— a morocco Leather Pocket- book, containing one Twenty- pound Bank of Eng- land Note, three Five- pound Ditto, and one Ten- pound Ditto.— The property of Mr. John Frimley. Stolen, on Sunday, the 21st ultimo, from the person of John Woodhouse ( of No. 22, Lucas- street, Commercial- road). at the ' Green Man' Public- house, Castle- street Whitechapel, a double- cased Silver Watch, maker's name ' Alderton, Coventry'; a large Steel Chain, one Metal Seal, and Key.— A Tailor, dressed in shabby black, is supposed to have stolen the Watch. On Monday evening, the 29th ult., about eight o'clock, the following articles were discovered to have been Stolen from the Saint James's Club House, Saint James- street, viz.— Three dozen Table- knives, with ivory handles and silver ferrules, initials ' S. J. C.\ maker's name « Parkinson and Son. Saint James- street'; and a few Dessert- knives, similarly marked, maker's name ' Rodgers, Cutlers to their Majesties.— It is supposed they were taken from the lower offices, the area door being left open. On Wednesdav, the 31st ultimo, John Craven, a Lad, was sent from Mile End, by a Mrs. Wood, to carry a Leather Portmanteau to Broad- street, Horslydown, when he was decoyed into Change- alley, Cornhill, by some Man, who obtained from him the Portmanteau, upon pretence of send- ing him to buy some nuts, but had absconded when the Lad returned. The Trunk had a brass plate, engraved ' Miss Capper.' and contained the following articles, viz.— A black Silk Pelisse, two black Lace Tippets, a black Silk Veil, a black Latje Shawl; three pair of black Silk Stockings, marked ' S. W.'; one pair. of colton ditto, one half- mouru intr Cotton dress ; seven Cambric Handkerchiefs, market! M. C.'; two Lawn ditto, And five Shifts, marked ' S. VV. one Flannel Petticoat, two white Aprons, and one coloured ditto ; four Night- caps, ' M. C.'; one Night- gown, ' S. W.'; three under Caps and four pockets, ' M. C.'; four Net . Caps, three ditto Collars, one pair of Boots, one pair of Shoes, and a pair of (.' logs, one purple Scarf, three neck Squares, a finger Glass, and several other articles.— The Man was about twenty years of age, stout made, and had light- coloured whiskers; he was dressed in a brown coat, dark trousers, and boots. — Information to be given at the Police Office, Lambeth- street, or at No. 7, Broad- stieet, Horsly- down. Stolen, by a Young Man, about eighteen years of age, and dressed in a bine coat, and cord trousers— a Silver Watch, maker's name ' Croft'; with a Steel Chain and Metal Key. Stolen, on Thursday night, the 1st instant, from the Schooner ' Micbie,' lying on the Thames, off the Hermitage, about forty fathoms of six- inch Warp; the property of Robert Leach, the Master of the Schooner. On Thursday afternoon, the 1st instant, between the hours of four and five o'clock— a Clock, maker's name ' Robert Wood,' was Stolen from out of the Tap- room of Mr. Lloyd's Premises, the sign of the ' Harrow,' Borough Market, Saint Saviour.— Information to be given to Richard Pople, con- stable, Police Office, Union Hall. Stolen, on Monday night, the 29th ultimo, about half- past nine o'clock, from the person of Mr. Rocber, on Holborn- hill, one Gold Seal, fluted, and set with a red cornelian ; one Gold Key, diamond centre, and fluted ; one Gold Chain, one solid Gold Ring, and one Gold split Ring chased, his property.— The Thief was a short Man, about five feet four inchcs in height, thick set, and wore dark clothes, and a broad brimmed bat. Stolen, on Saturday, the 27th ultimo, from the person of Samuel Huxtable, in Ratcliff- highway, a Silver Watch, capped and jewelled, with stop and seconds, maker's name C. Straine, London, No. 6240'; with a Steel Chain, Gold Key, and Seal— two Hearts and two Doves engraved on the stone. On Monday, the 22d ultimo, a Woman callcd at a house in Westmoreland- place, City- road, and stated she had come from the Laundress, for the dirty Linen, when a Bundle was delivered to her, containing the following articles, viz.— Four Shirts, nearly new, marked ' W. E. 9,' in blue, and ' X.' in red ; five pairs of Cotton or Thread Stockings, never been washed, marked ' VV. E. 1 to 5,' in blue; five pairs of ditto, marked ' W. E.' in red, numbers not known ; three Pocket Handkerchiefs, one Silk ditto, two white Cravats, one pair of Drawers, one white nnder Waistcoat, and one Flannel ditto, all marked ' VV. E.', numbers not known. Information to be given to Mr. Eddrup, No. 51, Houndsditch. Stolen, on Monday, the 29th ultimo, from the person of Thomas Robins, in a public- house, near Tower- hill, a Silver Hunting Watch, marked ' T. R.'; and Three Shillings and Eigbtpence. CE& RGB& MARLBOROUGH STREET OFFICE. SEPTEMBER 2. SUSAN SOMERV1LLE, on re- examination, with steal- ing one gold watch and four seals, the property of Ann Carey, in her dwelling- house, in Connaught- terrace, Edg- ware- road.— Committed to Newgate for trial. MARYLEBONE OFFICE. AUGUST 31. ANN GROVES, re- examined, with stealing, from the person of William Watkins, one watch, his property, in Oxford- street— Committed to Newgate for trial. SEPTEMBER 1. JOSEPH CROFT, and JAMES FLEMING, with steal- ing one silver table- spoon, the property of Frank Capel, in Mary lehone.— Committed to Newgate for trial. STEPHEN O'NEAL, with stealing one metal watch, the property of John Parris, in Paddington.— Committed to Newgate for trial. SEPTEMBER 2. WILLIAM KING, re- examined, on suspicion of break- ing and entering the dwelling- house of George Greenwood, in Hanway- street, Oxford- street, and stealing a diamond pin, value nine pounds, his property.— Committed to New- gate for trial. HATTON GARDEN OFFICE. AUGUST 31. JOHN MONK, re- examined, with stealing, in the dwell- ing- house of William Scurry, No. 50, Hunter- street, one child's carriage and two spring biinds, value twenty pounds, his property.— Committed to Newgate for trial. SEPTEMBER 2. CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH HOLDER, re- examined, with maliciously setting fire to the dwelling- house of George Titterton, of Exuiouth- street, Clerkenwell.— Committed to Newgate for trial. HENRY BROWN, re- examined, wi. h stealing two silk handkerchiefs, value eight shillings, the properly of Isaac Welchman, of Holborn- hill Committed to Newgate for ( rial. LAMBETH STREET OFFICE. SEPTEMBER 1. THOMAS MOYLEN, re- examined, with havingobtained, by a false pretence, from Samuel Walker, at Bromley, ten sovereigns, of his monies, with intent to cheat and delraud him of the same.— Committed for trial. THAMES POLICE OFFICE. AUGUST 31. ELIZA WILSON, with stealing a half- sovereign, from the person of John Nixon, on the 31st ultimo, in the parish of Saint George.— Committed to Newgate for trial. ELIZABETH GILHAM, with stealing nineteen shillings and one medal, from the person of James Shelton, on the 30th ultimo, in the parish of Saint George.— Committed to Newgale for trial. UNION HALL OFFICE. AUGUST 31. MARSHALL HILL SMITH, on re- examination, with stealing a number of fixtures, of the value of ten pounds, the property of Thomas Abbott.— Committed for trial. LONDON: Printed and Published { by Authority) by MILLS, JOWETTJ& MUM, Bolt Court, Fleet Street. *,* It is requested that all Communications for the purpose of obtaining, or giving, information respecting supposed offenders, or stolen property, especially stolen horses, may be addressed to Mr. Stafford, the Editor, Public Office Bow Street.