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CHAP. IV.
ON BURGLARIES AND HIGHWAY ROBBERIES.
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These Crimes more peculiar to England than to
Holland and Flanders, &c.-A General View
of the various classes of Criminals engaged in
these pursuits, and with those discharged from
Prisons and the Hulks, without the means of
support. The necessity of some antidote pre-
vious to the return of Peace.-Observations on
the stealing Cattle, Sheep, Corn, &c.-Re-
ceivers of Stolen Goods, the nourishers of every
description of Thieves.-Remedies suggested, by
means of detection and prevention·
CHAP. V.
ON CHEATS AND SWINDLERS.
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A considerable check already given to the higher
class of Forgeries, by shutting out all hopes of
Royal Mercy.-Petty Forgeries have, however,
increased. The qualifications of a Cheat,
Swindler and Gambler.-The Common and Sta-
tute Law applicable to Offences of this nature,
explained.-Eighteen different classes of Cheats
and Swindlers, and the various tricks and de-
vices they pursue.-Remedies proposed...... 110
CHAP. VI.
ON GAMING AND THE LOTTERY.
The great anxiety of the Legislature to suppress
these Evils, which are however encouraged by
high sounding names, whose houses are opened
for purposes odious and unlawful.-The cicil
Magistrate called upon to suppress such mis-
chiefs.-The danger arising from such Semina-
ries. The evil tendency of such examples to
Servants and others.-A particular statement
of the proceedings of a confederacy of Persons
who have set up Gaming-Houses as regular
Partnership-Concerns, and of the Evils result-
ing therefrom.-Of Lottery Insurers of the
higher class.-Of Lottery Offices opened for
Insurance.-Proposed Remedies.-Three Plans
for drawing the Lottery so as to prevent all
Insurance..
133
CHAP. VII.
ON THE COINAGE OF COUNTERFEIT MONEY.
The Causes of the enormous increase of this Evil
of late years. The different kinds of false coin
detailed. The process in fabricating each
Species.-The immense profits arising therefrom.
-The
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-The extensive Trade in sending base Coin to
the Country.-Its universal circulation in the
Metropolis.-The great grievance arising from
it to Brewers, Distillers, Grocers, and all Retail
Dealers, as well as to the Labouring Poor.-
Counterfeit Foreign Money extremely productive
to the Dealers. A summary View of the Causes
of the Mischief-The Defects in the present
Laws explained;-And a Detail of the Remedies
proposed to be provided by the Legislature. • • • 171
CHA P. VIII.
ON RIVER PLUNDER.
The magnitude of the Plunder of Merchandize
and Naval Stores on the River Thames.--The
wonderful extent and value of the Floating-Pro
perty, laden and unladen, in the Port of London-
in the course of a year. The modes heretofore
pursued in committing depredations through.
the medium of various classes of Criminals, des
nominated River Pirates;-Night Plunderers
-Light Horsemen :-Heavy Horsemen -
Game Watermen:-Game Lightermen:Mud
larks:-Game Officers of the Revenue ;—And
Copemen, or Receivers of Stolen Property.-
The effects of the Marine Police Institution in
checking these Depredations.-The advantages
which have already resulted to Trade and the
Revenue from this system partially tried.—The
further benefits to be expected from Legislative
Regulations, extending the System to the whole
Trade of the River・・・
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CHAP. IX.
ON PLUNDER IN THE DOCK-YARDS, &C.
Reflections on the causes of this Evil.-Summary
view of the means employed in its perpetration.-
Estimate of the Public Property exposed to
Hazard.-A Statement of the Laws at present
in force for its protection :-Proofs adduced of
their deficiency.-Remedies proposed and de-
tailed, viz :—1st. A Central Board of Po-
lice.-2d. A Local Police for the Dock-yards.
3d. Legislative Regulations in aid thereof.-
4th. Regulations respecting the sale of Old
Stores.-5th. The Abolition of the Perqui-
site of Chips.-6th. The Abolition of Fees and
Perquisites, and liberal Salaries in lieu thereof.
-7th. An improved Mode of keeping Accounts.
-8th. An annual Inventory of Stores in hand.
Concluding Observations.
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CHAP. X.
ON THE RECEIVERS OF STOLEN GOODS.
Receivers more mischievous than Thieves.-The
increase of their number to be attributed to the
imperfection of the Laws, and to the disjointed
state of the Police of the Metropolis.-Thieves,
in many instances, settle with receivers before
they commit robberies :-Receivers always bene-
fit more than Thieves :-Their profit immense :
-They are divided into two classes :-The
immediate Receivers connected with Thieves,
and those who keep shops and purchase from
Pilferers in the way of trade:-The latter
are extremely numerous.-The laws are in-
sufficient effectually to reach either class:—The
existing statutes against Receivers examined
and briefly detailed, with Observations thereon.-
Amendments and improvements suggested, with
means to ensure their due execution..
CHAP. XI.
ON THE ORIGIN OF CRIMINAL OFFENCES.
The increase of Crimes imputed to deficient
Laws and ill-regulated Police:-To the
habits of the Lower Orders in feeding their
families
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