27 NOVEMBER 1847, Page 12

In the Central Criminal Court, today, George Phipps, aged forty-seven,

and de- scribed as a harness-maker, was tried on a charge of feloniously forging a war- rant for the payment of 421. 9s. 11d., with intent to defraud the Governor and Company of the Bank of England. He had drawn the dividend in the name of Banta. He was convicted, but recommended to mercy on the score of previous good character. Sentence was deferred.