The overseer of the estate finding an intruder on his property, had him handcuffed forthwith, notwithstanding his repeated declarations that his master had sent him.

Having handcuffed him, he ordered him to be taken before the special magistrate, Mr.W., who had him confined in the station-house all night.

Mr.W., in pursuance of the direction received from the master, ordered the man to be released, but at the same time repeatedly declared to him that the _overseer was not to blame for arresting him_.
After this case was disposed of, Mr.W, turned to us.

He said he had a district of thirty miles in extent, including five thousand apprentices; these he visited thrice every month.

He stated that there had been a gradual decrease of crime since he came to the district, which was early in 1835.