William Estworth, a young man occasionally employed as a porter
at the Customhouse, was finally examined at Bow Street, on Wednesday, on a charge of fraudulently obtaining 3/. 5s. 4d. from Mr. Dodsworth, principal office-keeper at the Colonial Office, in Downing Street. On Monday week, Estworth brought a large parcel, which he represented to be a box for Lord Stanley, from the Customhouse, for which he demanded 3/. 5s. 4d. He said the box contained a handsome chandelier. After delivering the customary papers, he was paid, and he went away. On unpacking the parcel it was found to contain nothing but stones and straw. Three written Customhouse, forms similar to the one produced were found at Estworth's lodgings. He said he could prove that he was not the person who delivered the parcel ; and he questioned several of the witnesses as to his identity. He was, however, called upon to put in bail for 100/. to answer the charge at the next Sessions of the Central Criminal Court.
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