Children of Joseph and Hannah Watson

Richard Hunt, Henry Stalker, and G. Cox, were charged with attempting to rob the granary of Mr. Rosling, a corn-dealer, Blackfriars. Mr. Rosling stated that for a series of years his premises were continually plundered of corn. Edward Temple Watson, clerk to Mr. Rosling, stated that he was appointed with John Green to watch granary. They concealed themselves behind the sacks in the granary, and about four o'clock in the morning a person opened a door of a room above the granary, and presently saw a light flash from the ceiling and a small boar removed, and the prisoner, George Cox, dropped through into the granary; he then opened the shutters of a window, and the other prisoners, by means of a ladder from the outside, ascended into the granary. The prisoners were then about to remove a sack of corn, when he came out from his hiding-place, and took them to the watch-house. Mr. White sentenced them to three months' imprisonment and hard labour.

DOUBLE CASE OF THEFT.—George Fulcher was charged with having stolen a duck belonging to Mr. Edward Temple Watson, of Horton, on Friday last. William Seabrook, a man in prosecutor's employ, missed the duck, and afterwards found it in Mr. Foote's shrubbery, behind a tree. He watched it, and saw prisoner come in the evening and fetch it away, placing it beneath his coat. He secured prisoner, who resisted his capture, and witness at once communicated with the police. There was a second charge against the accused [ . . .]. The accused was sentenced to six months' imprisonment, three months for each offence. [ . . . ]

The name of Edmund Temple Watson, described as of Horton Lodge, Horton, Bucks, was objected to by Mr. Stevens, on the ground that he did not reside at the place stated in the residential column.

Mr. Gregory produced a letter from Mr. Watson, stating that although he had been travelling for some years, he still maintained a residence at Horton Lodge.

The Revising Barrister: The letter should have stated that the writer still retained the same qualification. I have no evidence of the fact, and must strike the name out.

Mr. Stevens said that he had no reason to believe that Mr. Watson had got rid of his qualification. All letters addressed to him had been returned. He was willing, however, to accept Mr. Gregory's explanation.

The Revising Barrister said that under these circumstances he would retain the name.

DEATH AND FUNERAL OF AN OLD INHABITANT.—Mr. Edmund Temple Watson, who has for many years resided at Horton Lodge, and who formerly lived at Weybridge, Surrey, died on Monday week, after a long illness at the advanced age of 81. The funeral took place at Chertsey Cemetery on Saturday afternoon last, the body having been conveyed by road to the burial ground. Mr. Morton, of Slough, was the undertaker.

Mr. Watson, appraiser, of Hemel Hempstead, stated that he had valued "Marlowes," in the occupation of Mr. Josiah Hales; its annual value was 26l.

[ . . . ] Mr. Alfred Watson was recalled, and stated that he had made an inventory of all the household furniture and other goods on the premises of Mrs. Tawell, which were the property of the late John Tawell. He valued the goods at 600l. The goods mentioned in the schedule corresponded with his inventory.

UPHOLSTERY.—Wanted, in the country, a respectable Young Woman, as Upholsteress, who thoroughly understands her business; an unexceptionable reference required. Apply to Mr. Alfred Watson, Hemel Hempstead.

Mr. Alfred Watson, upholsterer, said that the cheque produced was brought to him about 8.30 on Saturday evening, by a young woman, whom he did not know, and who asked him to cash it. Witness declined to do so. He did not observe that the cheque had been altered. It bore the name of Davis, and that was the only thing he recognised the cheque by, as he did not examine it. He gave no one any authority to get the cheque cashed. Mrs. Lawrance came to witness about five minutes afterwards and asked witness about the cheque.

[ . . . ] The elder prisoner said that Mr. Watson said that he did not know who it was that brought the cheque.

Mr. Watson—I did not notice who the person was. I think I know her by sight; she used to come on errands for Mr. Davis.

Alfred Watson, examined: I am a draper and upholsterer, at Hemel Hempstead. A young person brought the cheque (produced) to me. I cannot say it was the prisoner.

BURGLARY.—On Wednesday, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., the house occupied by Mr. Alfred Watson, at Marlowes was broken into and the following articles stolen therefrom:—A small oval clock, 4 electro-plated dessert spoons, 4 small forks, 3 large ditto, 5 large dinner knives and forks, 6 small ditto, 1 carving knife, with ivory handles, sugar nippers, pair of boots, 2 silk umbrellas; and a bundle of Telegraph newspapers, with the Bravo case in. Entrance to the house was obtained by forcing open the scullery window, and also the door leading into the kitchen. No one was in the house at the time, but Mr. Weston, Mr. Watson's son-in-law, went down to the house in the morning and saw every thing right then. The robbery was discovered at 6 o'clock in the evening. A young man at the house adjoining saw, between 10 and 11 o'clock a.m., a man carrying a bundle of umbrellas, and having a flag basket on his shoulder, come from the premises. An old carving knife was found in the house, and it has been ascertained that this knife belongs to the landlord of the Queen's Head lodging house, in Queen Street, and that it was used in common by the lodgers. An umbrella maker had been lodging in the house and he went away on the day of the robbery. The police are on the alert to interview him.

BANKRUPTS.

To surrender at Basinghall-street.

Henry Watson, Newington, Surrey, grocer, Aug 14 at 10, and Sept 18 at 12. Sols Messrs Selby, Fleet street.

Henry Watson, of Crown-row, Walworth-road, tea dealer and grocer, to surrender August 14, at ten, and Sept. 18, at twelve, at Basinghall-street.

WATSON—On the 27th June, at Mount Barker, Henry Watson, late of Maclaren Vale, aged 75 years. Brother of Joseph Watson, Wistow, Mount Barker. Arrived in Australia in 1838.

ONE POUND REWARD.

LOST, a LIGHT BAY MARE, branded [D with a curved line above, CJ below] on near shoulder, and HS near neck, [inverted W 9] off shoulder, white star in forehead. Whoever will give any information of her so that it will lead to her recovery, or bring her to Mr. J. Godlee, Mount Torrens, shall receive the above reward.

JOSEPH WATSON,          

Echunga

WISTOW, JANUARY 11.

Mr. Joseph Watson, a respected resident of Wistow, died on January 4, after a long and painful illness. The deceased gentleman was born in Surrey, England, on July 8, 1819, and came to the colony in the Royal Admiral in 1840