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Wednesday, September 14, 1831.





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ARSON AND WILFUL BURNING.
WHITEHALL, September 6th, 1831.

Whereas it hath been humbly represented unto the King. That, between the hours of eight and nine in the evening of Thursday, the 1st day of September instant, an Oat Rick, in a Field, on the Farm of Mr. Broome Witts, of Baydon, in the county of Wilts. was feloniously and maliciously set on Fire and Destroyed, by some evil-disposed person or persons unknown :
His Majesty, for the better apprehending and bringing to justice the persons concerned in the Felony before mentioned, is hereby pleased to promise His most gracious Pardon to anyone of them (except the person who actually set Fire to the said Rick) who shall discover his Accomplice or Accomplices therein; so that he, she or they, may be apprehended and convicted thereof:
And, as a further encouragement, a Reward of One Hundred Pounds is hereby offered by the Right Honourable the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury, and a further Reward of Fifty Pounds by Mr. Witts, to any person (except as aforesaid) who shall discover the said offender or offenders, so that be, she, or they, may be apprehended and convicted of the said offence.
MELBOURNE.



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 considerable 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 mentioned, is hereby pleased to promise His most gracious Pardon to anyone 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 discover the offender or offenders concerned in the first-mentioned Fire, and One Hundred Pounds (with the like exception) 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.




HOUSE BREAKING.

Between the hours of twelve o'clock at noon and twelve o'clock at night on Thursday, the 8th instant, the House of Mr. Holesgrove, No, 4, Bishop's Place, Fulham Road, Brompton, was entered (during the absence of the family at the Coronation), by means of skeleton keys, and the following property Stolen therefrom, viz.- A brown cloth Cloak, with fur collar; one black Silk Dress, two Muslin Dresses, three Cotton ditto, three Gauze Scarfs, one brown Shawl, two lace Caps, seven white pocket Handkerchiefs, one brown Gauze Veil, one light cotton Waistcoat, one set Brooch, one Garnet ditto, two Garnet Rings, two Gold Pins, and a Coral Necklace.
On Tuesday night, the 6th instant, or early the following morning, the shutter of Mr. Turnbull's window, of the Cheltenham Exchange, was cut through and the window broke, and the following articles Stolen therefrom, viz. Four gold top Smelling-bottles; one Silver Watch, engine-turned, capped and jewelled, lever; about forty Gold Seals, fifty Gold Rings and Brooches, also several other articles. A person, of the name of THOMAS LANE, is suspected of having committed the felony. He is about nineteen or twenty years of age, about five feet eight inches high, light hair, blue eyes, well grown, and rather inclined to be stout; generally dressed in a blue coat, drab kersey mere breeches, and sometimes wears light gaiters.- Whoever will give such information as will lead to the discovery of the parties, shall receive Twenty Pounds Reward, on application to Mr. George Russell, high constable, Cheltenham.
On Thursday, the 8th instant, the House of Mrs. Saunders, Sutton-street, York-road, Lambeth, was broken and entered, and the following articles Stolen therefrom, viz.Silver: two Table-spoons, four Tea-spoons, one Dessert-spoon, one Butter-knife, and one Fruit-knife and Fork. Also, a Pen-knife; a Gold Toothpick, in an ivory case, inlaid with gold; two Diamond Pins, a Turquoise ditto, a Topaz ditto, a plain Gold ditto; one Brooch, with hair; two Punch-ladles, a pair of Silver Sugar-tongs: a Silver Scentbox, a Gold ditto: a Gold Pencil-case, a Silver ditto: one Morocco Box, containing several Gold and Silver Coins: a pair of set Ear-rings, a pair of Ear-rings, set in gold; one pair of Pearl Ear-drops, in a silver box: a Gold Eye-glass, two polished Pebbles: a Child's Coral, set in embossed silver; and three Bristol-stone Clasps.- The felony is suspected to have been committed by some person well acquainted with the inmates and the house, as the dog (which is very ferocious) was not heard to bark during the day, and was found on the outside of the premises, on the family's return.
Early on Saturday morning, the 10th instant, the House of Mr. Cudderford, Martin's-place, York-street, Lambeth, was entered, by means of skeleton keys, and the following articles Stolen therefrom, viz.- A Rosewood Writing-desk, a Silver Hunting Watch, a Black Coat and Trousers, and several Neckerchiefs.-The House was left unprotected.
On Sunday evening, the 11th instant, between the hours of six and eight o'clock, the House of Mr.Richard Tarcey, No. 11, Black-Prince-row, Walworth-road, was broken and entered (by Union-court, leading from the main street to the back of the premises), by means of a skeleton key, and the following articles Stolen therefrom, viz.- One new figured Waistcoat, a black Coat nearly new, one olive Great Coat, one India Silk Handkerchief; four Shirts, nearly new, marked ' R.T.' a Silver Table-spoon, ' J. M. T.': one ditto Tea-spoon; a black Waistcoat: two Shirts, marked 'E.T.T.'; a Silver Knife, with ivory handle; one Half-sovereign, and fifteen Shillings in silver: and a double-cased Metal Watch, marked on the back' D, P.'- The felony was committed during the absence of the family. Two Men, respectably dressed, were seen near the house during the evening.




HORSE AND CATTLE STEALING.

A man by the name of BEN BARNES a native of Essex, a Brazier by trade, going about to the country fairs playing the fiddle and another man with him playing the tambourine, is suspected of having stolen the poney belonging to Samuel Raynham, also the Gig belonging to Mr. Wicks, and the Harness belonging to Mr. Moyes, all of Bury St. Edmunds.
Stolen on Monday night the 12th instant, from out of a field at Coundon, a remarkably handsome Mottled Black Cart Horse, in excellent condition, six years old, fifteen hands one inch high, two white heels spotted, and a star in his forehead, the property of Mr. Stephen Oldham. Whoever will give information of the offender or offenders, so that he or they be convicted thereof, shall receive a reward of Ten Pounds from Mr. Oldham, and Ten Pounds from the Allesley Association for the Prosecution of Felons.
Stolen or Strayed, on Saturday night, the 27th ultimo, or early the following morning, from the Spring Field, in the parish of Shipton-on-Chorwell, near Woodstock, Oxford, a Dark Bay Cart Mare (supposed to be in foal), in good condition, eight years old, sixteen hands high, long tail, a little white in the face, and some white on the near hind leg; has lately been blooded, and the pin was in when missing; has large feet, and quite sound.- If Stolen, whoever will give such information as may lead to the apprehension of the offender or offenders, shall, on conviction, receive a Reward of Ten Guineas from the Woodstock Association for Prosecuting Felons; and a further Reward of Five Guineas from Mr. J. Meears. Glover, Woodstock; or Mr. Legg, 55, Friday-street.- If Strayed, .any person restoring the said Mare will receive Five Pounds Reward.
Stolen, on Thursday night, the 8th instant, or early on the following morning, from a Field, near the Seven Stars, at Starch Green, Hammersmith, Two Horses, of the Nag kind, viz.- One a Bay Gelding, rising five years old, fifteen hands and a half high, a star on the forehead, white hind legs, a switch tail, and a few white hairs on the right shoulder. The other a Dark Mouse-coloured Gelding, aged, sixteen hands high, black legs and mane, cut tail, a scar on tbe right shoulder, and several white saddle marks, Both Horses had been recently shod all round, and the farrier's name 'Dickson,' on each shoe.- Whoever will give such information to Mr. Bridges, No.3, Carpenter-street, Mount-street, Grosvenor-square, as may lead to the apprehension of the offender or offenders, shall, on his or their conviction and recovery of the Horses, receive Ten Pounds Reward.
Stolen, on Sunday night, the 11th instant; from a Stable, situate in the Long Brackland. in the occupation of Samuel Raynham, Butcher, Bury, Suffolk, a Bay Pony. about thirteen hands high, four years old, white hind fetlocks, white shim down the face, a little white on the tip of the nose. and a long tail.- Whoever will give information of the offender or offenders, shall, on conviction, receive Five Pounds Reward, by applying to the said Samuel Raynham, of Bury Saint Edmunds.
Stolen or Strayed, on Saturday evening, the 10th instant, or early the following morning, from Portswood Farm, a Light Bay Horse, about fifteen hands high, six years old, a white star in the forehead, ewe neck, long tail, black legs, and a little white between the hoof and the fetlock joint of the hind legs.- Whoever will give such information of the offender or offenders as shall lead to their conviction, shall receive Ten Pounds Reward, on application to Mr. Curtis, Portswood Farm, Southampton.
Found, on Sunday night, the 11th instant, in the Brixton Road, a Mare and Colt. The Mare is a bright Bay, with black legs, tail, and mane, and is thorough bred. The Colt is black, with a star in the forehead, and a long tail. They appear to have Strayed. - Application to be made at the Police Station, Brixton.
Stolen, on Monday night the 5th instant, or early the following morning, from a Field, in the occupation of Mr. W. Barns, at Seend, Wilts, a Hackney Mare, of a bright bay colour, with lopped ears, switch tail, rising four years old, thick in the shoulder, white hind legs, white star in the forehead, and a white stripe down the nose.- Whoever will give such information as shall lead to the discovery and conviction of the offender or offenders, shall receive Ten Guineas Reward, on application to Mr. Barns, at Seend, aforesaid: If Strayed, all reasonable Expenses will be paid on restoring her to the said Mr. Barns.
Stolen, on Sunday night, the 4th instant, a Dark Bay Horse, the property of Mr. W. Millns, Baker, Mansfield, out of a Field, near his Mill.- The Horse is three years old, with black mane and long tail (if not altered), black legs, stands about fifteen hands and a half high, having a plain head with a little hollow above the eyes, a small sore spot upon the nose now nearly well, in good condition, and when he trots carries his tail a little on one side, and the mane is partly worn off by the collar and halter.- Ten Guineas Reward will be paid by Mr. Millns and the Mansfield Association equally, to any person or persons who will give such information as shall lead to the apprehension and conviction of the offender or offenders: such Reward to be paid on conviction, and to be apportioned by the Committee, if requisite.
On Saturday, the 3rd instant, a Brown Gelding, blind, supposed to be Stolen, was left for sale with Mr. White, in Sharp's'-alley, Cow-cross, Licensed Horse Slaughterer, who declined purchasing the same, until the person brought satisfactory proof that he was the owner. The Man appeared about twenty-five years of age, about five feet five inches in height, was of a sallow complexion, and dressed in a fustian frock coat, drab breeches and leggins, and laced boots: he stated himself to have a small Farm, near Guildford, and that his name was Smith.- Application is requested to be made to Mr. White, 18, Coldbath-square.
Stolen on Wednesday night the 31st ultimo, or early the following morning from a Field, adjoining the Dwelling-house of the Rev. R.T. Coates, of Sopworth, Wilts, a Dark Brown Cob Horse, about fourteen hands high, aged, white feet (the hind one nearly white to the hocks), a small white stripe on the nose, star on the forehead, short cut tail, scar near the off shoulder, a puffy swelling between the ears, cat-hammed, and a little sunk in the off hip - Whoever will give such information as shall be the means of apprehending and convicting the offender or offenders, shall receive Two Guineas Reward, on application to Messrs. Paul and Sons, Solicitors to the Tenbury Association; and a further Reward of Eight Guineas, on application to the Rev. R.T. Coates, at Sopworth aforesaid.
Stolen, under pretence of Hiring, a valuable Mottled Grey Horse; with Brass-mounted Harness, and Handsome Stanhope Gig, nearly new,- The Horse is fourteen and a half hands high, rising six years old, with white switch tail and mane, chafed with collar and girth, marked or rubbed on the off front foot near the fetlock, is a crib-biter; good action, and very fast.- A Brass-mounted Harness, with patent leather saddle and winkers.- A handsome Stanhope Gig, painted stone colour or light yellow, panelled back body, with half rails on ditto; lined with blue cloth; leather tops to cushions; patent mail cranked axle-tree; brass stock hoops to wheels, lancewood shafts, oval lamp sockets, brass shaft points, and top to dation-iron, and hangs low on three springs.- The above was hired on Saturday, the 20th ultimo, from Southampton to Andover, by a person, about five feet seven inches high, of fresh complexion, and about thirty-eight years of age, who gave his name as SIMMINS, with the understanding that it was to be returned the same day. He was dressed at the time in a black coat and trousers, striped waistcoat, chequered cravat, lace-up shoes, and olive-green great coat, He has been traced through Andover on the Newbury Road, and was seen to pass through Staines and Hounslow, on the London Road, on the evening of the 20th ultimo.- Any person who will give information to Mr. Puckridge, Southampton, or No.73, Snow-hill, London, shall, on recovery of the same, receive Ten Pounds Reward, and a further Reward of Ten Pounds on conviction of the offender.
- Stolen or Strayed, on Saturday night, the 3rd instant, from Mr. Dickenson's Farm, at Wilsden, Middlesex, Three pair of Carriage Horses, viz.- One pair of dappled Greys, four years old, about fifteen hands and a half high, and well bred; one of them has a red patch on the side of the head, and the other has a small lump between his jaws, resembling the strangles. One pair of yellow Bays, four years old, sixteen hands high, has had rowels in the chest, well-bred, and very strong horses; one of them has a white star on his forehead, and carries his tail aside. And one pair of dark Bays, five years old, upwards of sixteen hands high, without white, and very handsome. All of them had switch tails, when stolen.- A Reward of Fifty Pounds will he given on the conviction of the offender or offenders, if Stolen; and if Strayed, a Reward of Five Pounds will be given, and all reasonable Expenses paid, to any person giving the necessary information that will lead to the recovery of the Horses, on application to the said Mr. Dickenson.
Found, in the possession of THOMAS HAYWARD alias AMOR alias DEVONSHIRE TOM, (now in custody, on 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 person having lost the same, may have her restored, by applying 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 from Bath on Saturday, the 20th ult.
Stolen or Strayed (supposed to be Stolen), from Abingdon 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 middle of the neck, switch tail, and two broken knees, not recently done. The property of Mr. Thomas Moss. - If Strayed, any person giving information so as to lead to the recovery of the Horse, shall he handsomely Rewarded. If Stolen, any person giving 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 information 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 following day. He did not stay at either Baslow or Bakewell, but I proceeded to Buxton, 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 rather 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 person lodging the said offender in any of His Majesty's Gaols, shall be handsomely Rewarded.
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 conviction of the offender or offenders, shall receive Ten Pounds Reward from Mr. Daniel Whitehouse, of King's Heath.




LARCENY.

On Saturday, the 3rd instant, THOMAS GLEW, Collecting Clerk in the service of Messrs. Robarts, Curtis and Co . failed to return to his Employers, with the following amount of Bank Notes. which he received in the ordinary discharge of the trust confided to him, on that day, and has disappeared or Absconded with the same, viz. - Bank Notes: No. 4415;. for �1000.; No. 3644. for �500; No.3628, for �500.; No. 2885, for �300.; No. 2799, for �200.; No. 3769, for �100; No. 5054, for �100.; No. 3397, for �100; No. 372, for �50.; No. 9824, for �50.; No. 8951, for �50.; No. 9824, for �50.; No. 15653, for �40.; No. 4113, for �30.; No. 1846, for �20.; and No. 34261, for �5. Payment of the Notes is stopped at the Bank of England, and every precaution has heen adopted to prevent their circulation.- The said THOMAS GLEW is about twenty-four years of age, five feet six inches in height, strong features, heavy about the eyes, rather stout, much hair about his ears, with whiskers, and quick in his manner of walking; had on, when last seen, a dark frock coat, striped plaid trousers, and Wellington boots.- Whoever will apprehend or cause to be apprehended the said THOMAS GLEW, or will make such discovery as will lead to his apprehension, shall receive a Reward of Two Hundred Pounds, upon application to Mr. Harmer, Solicitor, No. 87, Hatton-garden.
On Saturday, the 10th instant, stolen from a Lady a French Gold Watch, chased back, silver dial, scratched; a French Gold Chain, with twelve links, mended; Gold swivel Slide, broken; and three Seals, engraved as follows-one on a white cornelian, a Dog and Bird; another a small Fruit Basket, with Garnets and two Turquoises; the third not described: attached by a Gold Chain and two Rings.-- The Thief is supposed to be a Man, named THOMAS HARRIS. He is between twenty-five and thirty years of age, tall and thin made: was dressed in blue coat and trousers, and black cravat; he usually carries a black cane with a gold top.




FELONIES.
NOT OTHERWISE DESCRIBED.

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 consequence 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 Monday morning, the 29th ultimo, CHARLES MAPLE, of Fordwich, in the county of Kent, labourer, broke out of and made his 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 complexion: when he escaped had on only his shirt and white trousers.- Twenty Pounds Reward will be paid to any person 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 Leviathan Hulk, at Portsmouth, effected his Escape, from the Dock-yard, at that place, on Monday, the 29th ultimo.- He stands five feet seven inches high. brown hair, light grey eyes, dark brown eyebrow's and lashes, pug 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 20th March 1831, at Warwick, and sentenced to transportation for life.



PROPERTY STOLEN.

On Monday night, the 5th.instant, the Stable and Coach-house of Mr. Whittem, of Merriden. near Coventry, was entered, and a Stanhope, painted brown and black, with open back, bent shafts, and the tips broken off each; also, two Sets of Gig Harness, brass-mounted; and a Saddle, Stolen therefrom.- Whoever will give such information as will lead to the apprehension of the offender or offenders, shall, on conviction, receive Five Pounds Reward, on application to Mr. Whittem, aforesaid.
Stopped, on a suspicious person, a Silver Watch, maker's name 'Wm. Green, London;' with two Seals-one a Gold Seal, with plain red cornelian stone; the other Silver, with initials' J. S.': and a black Ribbon and metal Key. Also, two Silver Table-spoons, and one Tea-spoon, marked 'W.H.R.' - Application to be made to Wm. Humphreys, Mayor's Office, Guildhall, Bath.
Found, in the possession of THOMAS DUNGATE, supposed to be stolen, a Bag of East India Raw Sugar, marked 'R.B.' 'B.J.'
Stolen, from No. 17, Charles-street, Grosvenor -square, the following articles, viz.- One Sheet, one Table-cloth, three Shirts, one Shift, two Night-gowns, five Night caps, one flannel Waistcoat, one light Cachmere ditto with turnover collar, seven child's Frocks, one Slip, one child's Night-gown, two Toilettes, six Towels, two pair of Socks, two silk Handkerchiefs, two coloured Cravats. three Collars, one lawn pocket Handkerchief, one child's white Pelisse, and one child's white Spencer: most of the articles marked ' Pettingell,' or ' W.E. Pettingell.'
Stolen, lately, from the House of J.E. Gibbins, Esq., of Bow-road, the following articles. viz.- Several pair of fine Linen Sheets, three yards and a half long; several Damask Table-cloths; and other articles of Table and Bed Linen, some of which are marked '.J.E. Gibbins' in black ink, and others with silk initials '.J.E.G.'; also a Silver Tea-spoon, marked 'J.E.G.'- The felony was discovered in consequence of a Sheet, belonging to Mr. Gibbins, having been found, on Saturday morning. the 10lh instant, in a Stableyard, in Grove-road, into which it had been thrown in the course of the preceding night. It is supposed the property has been Stolen by some one connected with or having access to the premises.
Stolen, on Saturday, the 10th instant, in the Brig 'Juno,' on the River Thames, Three Pounds; the monies of James Bowman.
Stolen, on Saturday, the 10th inst., in the Smack 'Mary,' on the River Thames, Fifteen Fathoms of Three-inch Rope; the property of George Wiseman.
Stolen, on Sunday night, the 11th instant, from Saint Andrew-street, Bury Saint Edmunds, a dark brown painted Gig; the property of Mr. Wicks, painter.
Stolen, on Sunday night, the 11th instant, from Westgate-street, Bury Saint Edmunds, a Set of Harness; the property of Mr. Moyes, blacksmith.
Stolen, on Tuesday, the 13th instant, between the hours of twelve and one o'clock, from the House of Mrs. Osborn, No. 17, Nutford-place, Marylebone, a Metal Watch, maker's name' Dwerrihouse,' with a Gold Cornelian Seal; her property.- By a Man, who called to look at the house. He is stout, and wore a brown surtout coat and light kerseymere trousers.
On Monday morning, the 12th instant, between the hours of ten and twelve o'clock, the House of Mr. Davis, Surgeon, No. 126, Holborn Hill, was entered, and the following articles were Stolen from the Sideboard, viz - One Silver chased Tea-pot, one Silver Milk-jug; four Tureen Ladles, King's pattern; six Table-spoons, ditto; one Gravy-spoon, ditto; ten Tea-spoons, ditto; one old-fashioned Half-pint Mug; and three Children's Dessert-spoons. All marked with Crest, a Phoenix.

Stolen, from the House of Mrs. Smythe, No. 6, Great Cumberland Place, Marylebone, between the hours of nine and eleven o'clock, on the night of Friday, the 2nd instant, the following Jewels, viz.- A Sapphire Necklace, a Cross, Ear-rings and Bracelets, set with brilliants, in a red case; a Diamond Cross, a Fly with an emerald body, in a red case; a pair of Diamond Ear-rings, in red case; a pair of broad Gold Indian Bracelets, of many links, in a dark morocco case; a heavy Bracelet, of three gold links; a large Onyx Clasp, set in diamonds: a Black and Gold enamel Bracelet, with a serpent clasp; four valuable Cameos, set in gold, two oval and two round; one valuable green Cameo, set in gold; one pair of large Gold Ear-rings, set with opals and emeralds, in boxes, with the names of ' Storr and Mortimer' on them; a Maltese Cross, of turquoise, pearls and rubies, with Ear-rings to match; two Gold Bracelets, with Hearts; a small flat Gold Watch; a pair of Pearl Ear-rings, set with diamonds: a pair of bunch Pearl Ear-rings; a round Silver Box, with ' L. S.' upon the top; two Ruby and two Diamond Rings, with various Gold ones; a valuable Bible and Prayer-book, bound in purple velvet, with gold clasps, in morocco case; one solid Gold Bracelet, with onyx clasp, and initials inside ' W. S.'; a Gold Ditto, in red case, with coloured clasp; a small Diamond and Emerald Star, set on Gold Chain for the forehead; a small Blue ditto, with brilliants, in the form of a drop; a pair of Ivory double Opera Glasses, in a red case; a small Mother-of-pearl Box, containing several Gold Rings, and Gold Chain; a valuable pair of Combs, for the front hair, mounted in Pearls and Gold; a small pair of Gold Ear-rings, in red case; one Mother-of-pearl Opera Glass, in red case; a Gold repeater Watch, Venice Chain; a Blood-stone Seal, with an impression of an eye; a Gold Plated Snuff-box; a black and white enamel Chain, Ear-rings and Belt; two Brooches, of Malatrite Butterflies; a Gold Ring, with onyx; a small Gold Diamond and Opal Ring; a black and white enamel Ring; an Ivory Opera Glass; a Gold-Bracelet, in morocco case, with padlock, set in turquoise; several Boxes, containing black Ornaments, Beads, and Ear-rings; one Coral Bracelet; a small red Leather Work-box; a Jewel-box, containing an ornamented Comb, a Cameo Comb; a Gold Bracelet Cheysophias Clasp, set in diamonds; a pair of Gold Ear-Rings; a pair of Cheysophias Ear-rings, set in gold; a pair of blue enamel Ear-rings; a pair of Gold Bracelets, with Onyx clasp; a pair of Gold serpent Bracelets; a pair of Hair Bracelets, with serpent's head clasps; Necklace, Ear-rings, and Brooch, of Lapis Lazula; a pair of Pearl Ear-ring's, set in brilliants; several fancy Rings; a black enamel Cross and Heart; a Cross and Heart of Gold and Turquoise; a small Diamond Bird; a small Turquoise ornament for the forehead; a pair of red Mosaic Ear-rings and Brooch; a pair of Coral Ear-rings; a small Gold Bracelet, with turquoise clasp; a Gold Chain, and a pair of small Bracelets, with diamond clasps; a small Heart, with hair; one black enamel Watch, with chain of enamel, and several Rings; a small leather Case, containing an enamel Drop for the forehead, attached to a gold chain; a pair of Silver Ear-rings and Brooch; and several other articles of Jewellery. Also, a very remarkable pair of Scissars, as large as shears, maker's name' Thurston'; a Mulberry coloured Watch, shape of a cockle-shell; an enamelled Vinegarette, with flowers, filigree gold inside; a blue morocco Case, containing a Silver and Gold enamelled Brooch and Ear-rings; a Silver Buckle and a French Diamond Buckle, and a French Diamond Necklace; a pair of Opera Glasses, of Ivory, in a red case; and a Gold enamelled Buckle.- About ten o'clock, two Men were seen on the landing of the stairs where the Dressing-room is situated, by the butler's son. who heard them whisper and repeat , 'Hush! Hush!' and on informing the servants below of this circumstance, not one of them took the least notice; two strange Women knocked at the door, about the same time, and inquired if Mrs. Baker lived there.- No marks of violence appear externally, nor is there any appearance of persons entering from the upper part of the house, which, with all the servant's boxes, have been searched, but nothing is traced.

Stolen on Thursday afternoon, the 8th instant, from a Gentleman, on Ludgate-hill, a Silver Watch, patent lever, capped, and jewelled in eight holes, and made at Hertford; with a Gold link Chain and Key.- Five Guineas Reward will be paid upon the conviction of the offender and recovery of the property, on application being made to William Ballard, constable, at Marlborough-street Office.




CHARGES.
BOW STREET OFFICE.
SEPTEMBER 10.
MICHAEL GRADY, on re-examination, with stealing two five-pound Bank of England Notes and two handkerchiefs, the monies and property of David Noon, in the dwelling-house of John Blundell, in Bull-inn-court, Strand. Committed to Newgate for trial.

SEPTEMBER 12.
WILLIAM CASLEY, re-examined, with stealing a coat, a waistcoat, and one pair of trousers, the properly of John Hunt, from his person, in Vere-street, Clare-market.-Committed to Newgate for trial.

SEPTEMBER 13.
JOSEPH MAWSON, with stealing one basket and one bushel of apples, the property of William Smith and another, his partner, in Covent Garden Market. - Committed to Newgate for trial.




QUEEN SQUARE OFFICE.
SEPTEMBER 12.
WILLIAM HART, on re-examination, with stealing, from the person of Jane Greenshields, a reticule and eighteen shillings, her property and monies.- Committed to Newgate for trial.
HANNAH LOWNSLEY, on re-examination, with stealing forty-eight sovereigns, a ten-pound Bank of England Note, a watch, and other articles, the property of William Hodgson.- Committed to Newgate for trial.
ISAAC THOMAS, with stealing, from the person of John Louis Balestiee, a handkerchief, his property, in the Broad Sanctuary, Westminster.- Committed to Newgate for trial.
The Same, with stealing, from the person of George Connor, a handkerchief, his property, in the Broad Sanctuary, - Detained for trial for this offence.

SEPTEMBER 13.
THOMAS SMITH, on re-examination, with stealing, in the dwelling-house of William Brown, a handkerchief, and five pounds and upwards, his property and monies.-Committed to Newgate for trial.
HENRY GOATLEY, on re-examination, with breaking and entering the dwelling-house of John Webb, with intent the goods and chattels therein being feloniously to steal. - Committed to Horsemonger-lane Gaol, for trial, at the next Surrey Assizes.
GEORGE ADDLETON, with stealing, from the person of Timothy Hutchinson, in Palace-yard, a purse and twenty-five shillings and sixpence, his property and monies.- Committed to Newgate for trial.




MARLBOROUGH STREET OFFICE.
SEPTEMBER 12.

DANIEL PACE, and JAMES ROGERS, with breaking and entering the dwelling-house of James Powell, of Princess-street, Leicester-square, and stealing therein one watch, value thirty shillings, his property.- Committed to Newgate for trial.




MARYLEBONE OFFICE.
SEPTEMBER 11.
MARY ANN JONES, with stealing two coats, the property of Charles Clarke, in Howland-mews, West, Saint Pancras.- Committed to Newgate for trial.




LAMBETH STREET OFFICE.
SEPTEMBER 10.
FREDERICK HILLIARD, re-examined, with the manslaughter of William Edward Allen, in Limehouse.- Sent to Newgate, under the Coroner's warrant, for trial.

SEPTEMBER 12.
THOMAS WORLEY, with assaulting and robbing James Tulloch of two twenty-pound Bank Notes, in White's-yard, Rosemary-lane.- Committed to Newgate for trial.




THAMES POLICE OFFICE.
SEPTEMBER 10.

THOMAS JONES, on re-examination, from the 9th inst .with feloniously assaulting John Wilson, and violently stealing from his person one sovereign, nine shillings, and one sixpence, on the 29th ult., at Aldgate.- Committed to Newgate for trial.





WAR OFFICE SEPTEMBER 14, 1831
A List and Description of Deserters from His Majesty's Service.
[Note: I've split the report into two tables below]

NAME. CORPS.PARISHCOUNTY. TRADE. AGE. SIZE. PERSON. HEAD. FACE.EYES. EYEBROWSNOSE. NECK.
Edward Foley 3rd Drag. GuardsClitheroYork groom 225 9- light blue -
James Jameison 1st Bat. 1st FootCaltonLanark weaver 175 3 1/2propsmalloval hazel dark prop short
John Orrell 5th Foot Sth. Elkington Lincoln labourer 285 5 5/8commonpropprop brown prop prop prop
William Robinson5th Foot Mullabraik Armagh weaver 215 5 3/4- hazel -
John Holland 5th Foot Upholland Lancaster labourer 225 7 1/2- hazel -
Samuel Fisher 5th Foot Diss Norfolk tin-pl.-worker 24.255 6- hazel -
John Knight 11th Foot Messing Essex labourer 225 8 1/4- grey -
Lawrence Egan 12th Foot Rostrevor Down shoemaker 235 5stoutroundround brown brown prop short
John Morgan 14th Foot Liverpool Lancaster stone-mason 245 8stoutroundround hazel brown prop stout
Garret Kavanagh 14th Foot Loughlan Brid. Carlow brick-maker 185 6stoutroundround grey brown prop stout
Samuel Clarke 14th foot Clerkenwell Middlesex labourer 245 6 1/2- grey - -
William Perkins 14th Foot St. Mary's Surrey brush-maker 225 8- hazel - -
John Weekes 14th Foot Sandhurst Kent shoe-maker 21.255 8 3/4- hazel - -
John Choulerton 14th Foot Stapleford Nottingham lacewk.-knitter 185 6- light hazel- -
John Moore 19th Foot Tuxford Nottinghams. fell-monger 215 7 1/8- hazel - -
Charles Arthur 21st Foot Stair Ayr collier 17.755 5 3/4stoutroundround red sandy common thick
Patrick Harty 21st Fusileers St. John's Limerick labourer 245 5- - - blue -
William Wallis 25th Foot St. Mary's Cumberland groom 215 5 1/4- - - hazel -
Daniel Love 43d Foot Youghall Cork labourer 39.255 9stoutroundlong grey brown common short
John Clark 52d Foot Greyhery Suffolk weaver 18.55 6 1/4- - - grey -
Edward Page 53d Foot Wrexham Denbigh labourer 195 6 1/4- - - hazel -
William Felton 53d Foot Chetwynd Salopblacksmith 215 5 3/4- - - hazel -
James Rogers 56th Foot St. George's Dublincalico-printer 255 9 3/4slendersmalllong light grey black long long
Timothy M'Grath 56th Foot Limerick Limerick tailor 215 7v. slendersmallsmall light grey light common long
Michael Mitchell 59th Foot Foghanee Galway labourer 22.55 10- - - blue -
Alexander Holme 60th Rifles, 1st Bat. Resoles Cromarty labourer 20.55 7stoutcommonround grey black common common
Thomas Tobin 60th Rifles, 1st Bat. Trinity Waterford musician 315 4smallsmalllong grey brown common short
Joseph Slade 60th Rifles, 2d Bat. Rowde Wilts woollen-manu. 205 8slightpropoval grey light long long
Joseph Blease 60th Rifles, 2d Bat. Kendeton Cheshire labourer 185 6stoutlargeround grey lightprop short
Timothy Jordan65th Foot Knockaderry Limerick carpenter 215 6 1/2stoutpropoval grey light brown prop prop
Edw. Roberts, a.Jno.Williams 67th Foot Liverpool Lancaster labourer 235 6 1/2stoutroundlong grey dark large stout
Geo. Bryce, a. J. Wilson 67th Foot Liverpool Lancasterjoiner 195 9stoutpropround grey light prop stout
Joseph Dutton 68th Foot Wyburn Cumberland shoemaker 19.55 10 3/4- - - grey -
William Argent70th FootHalstedEssex shoemaker 25.755 8 1/2stoutlargeoval light grey faircommon short
John M'Lachlan71st Highlanders GlasgowLanark labourer 195 8slendercommonoval bluebrown sharplong
Alexander Millar71st Highlanders BaronyLanark labourer 235 7 1/2w. madepropround hazel darkcommon common
William Teasdale71st Highlanders BallygallyTyronefile-cutter21.255 6slendersmalloval bluedarksmallshort
John Brown71st Highlanders DalkeithMidlothianconfectioner255 6stoutovallong bluesandy romancommon
James Diet71st Highlanders HeriotMidlothianlabourer 22.55 6stoutroundround grey sandy short short
William Guthrie 71st Highlanders Dundee Forfar tailor 22.255 8stoutlargelong hazel dark long common
William Maycock 71st Highlanders Ashgate Derby labourer 21.255 6- - - brown - -
Edward Prentis 71st Highlanders Glasgow Lanark labourer 24.55 6 5/8- - - black - -
Thomas Skeel 76th Foot Clifton Gloucester tailor 20.755 7 1/2prop- - grey - -
George Thick 76th Foot Salisbury Wilts carpenter 23.55 5 1/2slender- - dark - -
William Furlong 76th Foot St. Mary's Glarmorgan mason 22.755 7stout- - brown - -
George Taylor 80th Foot BreedonLeicester labourer 275 6 1/2- - - brown - -
Thomas Churchill 80th Foot Gateshead Durham pitman 195 6 1/2- - - grey - -
Daniel Mitchell 82d Foot High Church Renfrew weaver 26.755 5 1/2stoutpropround hazel dark short short
John Rowden 82d Foot Stockport Cheshire shoemaker 185 6slenderroundoval hazel light brown common short
Joseph Stoddart 83d Foot Arkendale York miner22.56 2- - - hazel - -
George Ford, (1st) 86th Foot St. Martin's Jersey cahinet-maker 20.55 11 1/2- - - hazel - -
William Chirrill 90th Foot Woolwich Kent wheelwright 225 9- - - grey - -
James Henley 90th Foot St. Edmund's Devon dyer 245 8 3/4- - - hazel - -
Alexander Sanders 92d Highlanders Katray Perth labourer 215 7 1/2stoutproplong dark brown dark brown common prop
William Williamson 92d Highlanders Kerrymuir Forfar weaver 205 10talllongbrown brown brown common long
Donald Fraser 92d Highlanders Arderseir Inverness labourer 19.255 6 3/4stoutroundround brown brown prop short
Bartholomew Galavin 98th Foot Killorglan Kerry labourer 235 8 1/2stoutpropoval grey brown prop prop
John Murphy 99th Foot Monaghan Monaghan shoemaker 30.255 8 1/2- - - blue - -
John Morony 99th Foot Mountain Clare labourer 20.55 7- - - blue grey - -

NAME. HAIR. SHOULD.ARMSHANDSLEGSFEETMOUTHMARKS AND REMARKSTIMEPLACECOATWAISTCOATTROWSERS
Edward Foley brown changed clothes with a recruit who had enlisted for the reg12 Aug.Newc.-u.-Tyneblueplainplain
James Jameison black proppropproppropproppropthrew his sword, belt, shell-jacket, &c., over the barrack wall15 Aug.Glasgowred shell jt.white linen
John Orrell hazel propproppropproppropproptook reg. coat, belt, & trowsers;des. from recruiting service25 JulyLouth
William Robinsonbrown front teeth rather prominent; took greater part reg. neces.7 Aug.Miltown Malbayregimentalregimental
John Holland brown two small moles on left side of abdomen; took reg. neces.7 Aug.Miltown Malbayregimentalregimental
Samuel Fisher sandy round-shouldered and very stout; upper lip large16 Aug.Buttevantround blue jt.dark
John Knight brown not attested8 Aug.
Lawrence Egan brown squareproppropproppropprop16 Aug.Castlepollardreg. fatigue j.Oxford grey
John Morgan light squareproppropproppropproprecruit; not attested10 Aug.Liverpoolfustiandarkfustian
Garret Kavanagh brown squarepropproppropproppropa recruit; attested; not intermediately approved10 Aug.Liverpoolfustianfustianfustian
Samuel Clarke brown 14 Aug.Chatham Bar.blackblack
William Perkins light 14 Aug.Chathamundress j.white duck
John Weekes brown 16 Aug.Chatham Bar.black jacketlight cloth
John Choulerton brown 17 Aug.Chatham Bar.light fustian j.white duck
John Moore dark brown recruit; took part of reg. necessaries16 Aug.Weedon Bar.white fatiguewhite
Charles Arthur red squarestoutcommonstoutcommonpropnot attested8 JulyKilmarnockbluelight stripedblue
Patrick Harty dark 12 AugKilkennyred fatiguewhite linen
William Wallis brown bandy legs and squints with both eyes; 2d des.; took neces.12 AugPaisleymoleskingreen stripedwhite linen
Daniel Love brown roundproppropproppropsmall1st time of des.; played the French horn in the band15 AugHaydock Lodgered shell jt.Oxford grey
John Clark light took part of his regimental necessaries16 AugWeedon Bar.fatigue jac.dark
Edward Page dark brown 2d time of desertion; took bayonet belt with him12 AugChesterred round j.white
William Felton light brown punishment14 AugChesterbluebrown
James Rogers black squarelonglongslenderlongwide2d time of desertion; took the whole of reg. necessaries3 AugO'Brien's Brid.regimentalOxford mixt.
Timothy M'Grath brown squaresmallsmallsmallproplargetook the whole of regimental necessaries3 AugO'Brien's Brid.regimentalOxford mixt.
Michael Mitchell light brown- took greater part of his regimental necessaries, &c.11 AugustEyrecourtred shell
Alexander Holme black broadstoutcommonstoutcommoncommona recruit14 AugustDublincorduroycorduroycorduroy
Thomas Tobin brown roundcommoncommonsmallsmallcommonexcellent bugler, can play several instruments14 AugustDublingreen shell jt.green
Joseph Slade light roundlonglargeslightcommoncommonsupposed to be with Blease, and in a smock frock13 AugustManchestercolouredcolouredcoloured
Joseph Blease light brown squareshortlargestoutcommoncommon13 AugustManchestercolouredcolouredreg. green
Timothy Jordanlight brown propproppropproppropproptook side-belt, bayonet, and part of regimental necessaries14 AugustKnockaderryregimentalOxford mixt.
Edw. Roberts, a.Jno.Williams dark squareproplargestoutpropproprecruit, not attested1 AugustLiverpoolbluecorduroy
Geo. Bryce, a. J. Wilson light squareproplargestoutlargeproprecruit, not attested4 AugustLiverpoolbluestripedblack
Joseph Dutton brown - stole a watch13 AugustAthlonered fatiguewhite
William Argentlight brown roundproplargestoutpropcommonthis man is in jail at Chelmsford31 Julyoff furloughregimentalregimental
John M'Lachlanlight brown squarecommoncommoncommoncommonsmalldeserted from a draft under orders to join the service28 JuneEdinburgh
Alexander Millarbrown propsmallslenderslenderproppropdeserted from a draft under orders to join the service28 JuneEdinburgh
William Teasdaleblack squarecommoncommonslendercommonsmalldeserted from a draft under orders to join the service2 JulyEdinburgh
John Brownsandy commonlonglargecommonlargelargedeserted from a draft under orders to join the service4 JulyMusselburgh
James Dietsandy roundshortlargestoutcommoncommondeserted from a draft under orders to join the service26 JuneBathgate
William Guthrie dark roundlongcommoncommonlargelargedeserted from a draft under orders to join the service8 JulyMusselburgh
William Maycock brown large marks of the small-pox, very ruddy complexion10 AugustPerthred shellwhite
Edward Prentis hazel strong north of Ireland accent15 AugustEdinburghred shellwhite
Thomas Skeel light took part of his regimental necessaries; 3d time desertion15 AugustLimerickredwhite
George Thick brown took part of his reg. neces., bayonet, &c.; 2d desertion15 AugustLimerickredwhite
William Furlong brown took black cap, side-belt, and bayonet17 AugustLimerickredwhite
George Taylor brown small-pox, has an awkward careless gait8 AugustOldhamred shellwhite
Thomas Churchill light brown12 AugustAshton-u-Lynered shellwhite
Daniel Mitchell dark brown squareregularregularregularregularcommonhas frequently absented himself without leave11 MarchPort Louiswhite
John Rowden light browncommonslenderproppropcommonsmall11 AugustSunderlandreg. roundwhite
Joseph Stoddart light brown took side-arms and greater part of his regimental neces.13 Aug.Omaghreg. shellwhite duck
George Ford, (1st) dark brown took part of his regimental necessaries15 Aug.Jerseyregimentalwhite
William Chirrill light brown 31 Julyon pass to Lon.regimentalOxford mixt.
James Henley brown 10 Aug.Portsmouthred fatiguewhite
Alexander Sanders hazel squareproppropstoutcommonpropnot attested1 Aug.Dundeefustianlight stripedfustian
William Williamson hazel broadlongcommoncommonlargecommonnot intermediately inspected20 JulyDundeefustianlightfustian
Donald Fraser grey squarestoutstoutstoutlongpropnot intermediately inspected3 Aug.Glasgowdark bluestripedblue
Bartholomew Galavin light brown squarestoutpropproppropproppunishment; letter D10 Aug.Breconreg. fatigue j.reg. white
John Murphy brown 14 Aug.Naasregimentalwhite
John Morony light brownsmall hole on left cheek near the nose; left arm crooked16 Aug.NaasblackOxford mixt.