The Express.
London, England, 1846-09-03 00:00:00

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published, the magisterial inquiry having been conducted
with closed ill son. It is understood, however, that various
points have been discovered, which, though trivial in them-
selves, are important, when considered in connexion with
other facts. Fur ins'ance, hla le thread exactly correspond-
ing in colour and quality with that with which the bedding
had been re-sewed after the money had been se; reted, has
been found in Mrs. Thomp on's workbox; and it also ap-
pears that, on the night of the robbery, she deposited the
keys of the bank in a biz, or safe. in her bed-room, and placed
the small key in her pocket. The female servant who slept
igtheSllll3 room, and who at first pro'essed ignorance on the
sullied, now positively states that her mistress was abeent
during the n.ght foe about an hour, and, on returning,
washed her hands. Mr. Burdis, one of the directors of the
bank, has been engaged in an examination of letters found
in Mrs. Thompson's possession, and one expression used by
her husband, in a letter written some time ago, has been
much dwelt upo 1; it is, " Burn my letters, or they will tell
tales." As soon us the unfortunate WOlll/1 can be removed,
she will be sent to Merpeth gaol.
LANCASHIRE.
PROPERTY, WHICH IT IS CONJECTURED HAT YIELD
LITTLE LESS THAN 100,0001., has been bequeathod to found
a university. in Manchester. To this sum It is expected (says
the Consbrolge Adoereiser) another 100,0004 will be added
by public contribution, and in a few yenta Manchester may
possess a university which, while not ruferior to any existing
establishment in its means of general education, will at once
take, as regards practical science, an unrivalled position.
THE SANATORY CONDITION Or MANCHESTER IS attract-
ing the attention of the authorities of that town. On Tues.
day several informations were heard at the Borough Court
against parties who bad neglected to provide proper drains
and conveniences for the occupiers of certain cottages. Mr.
Neale, the superintendent of nuisances, appeared in support
of the tutor:nations, and Mr. Cobbett, solicitor, on behalf of
Mr. Thomas Sidebott.'m, builder, of bonne, ono of the pie-
tism summoned ; but the whole proceedings against the par-
ties were of so irregular a nature, that Mr. Maude intimated
that " they must really be more business-like," concluding
his rem irks by handing the seam Juges and informations
into the hands of the superintendent, and leaving the council,
or their proper officer, to amend the bungle. In spite of this
failure the exposé will do good.
YORKiELIRE.
WEST YORKSHIRE REOISTHATION.—WiIIiam Thallguird,
Esq., Benjamin Boothby, Esq., and Leofric Temple, Esq.,
barristers-at-law, have been appointed by Mr. Justice Wight-
Mall to revise the lists of voters for the West Riding of York-
shire. They will commence their circuit at Doncaster, on I
Monday, the 21st of Seutember inst.
STAFFORDSTIIRE.
THE CONSECRATION Or ST. GILES. CATHOLIC CHURCH
at Cheadle took place on Monday. This building has occu-
pied nearly six years in its erection. The service was strictly
private, the grand opening being reserved for the following
day. The church has been erected at the sole cost of the
Earl of Shrewsbury, from the designs of Mr. A. W. Pugin.
It consists of a western tower, surmounted by a lofty spire,
richly adorned with statues, crochets, and pinnacles ; a nave
of five compartments, with north and south aisles and
porches; a Ladye Chapel," a "Chapel of the Blessed
Ikerament," and a chancel, with sacristies and organ loft on
the north. The style is that which prevailed during the
reigns of the Edwards, commonly called the decorated.
lountlAM.
Mr. Robert Buncombe Shaft, of Whitworth, is named as
a candidate fur North Durham, at the next general election,
on the free trade interest.
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TAR SUPPOSED MURDERS.—We have before referred to
the finding of skeletons near Sturdy's Castle, and to the I,
rumours respecting the disappearance of a man named Hicks,
and of a paan. A correspondent states that strong feel-
ings of disapprobation have been expressed in consequence of
no inquest having been held on the remains. " There lie
dead men's bones," said Biddle, the now convicted murderer.
Tks place was searched, three skeletons were found, and yet
lays an inhabitant of the district, no steps are taken. The'
villagers around say the skeletons found were those of Hicks,
the packman, and old Biddle's wife. The latter was missed
some years ago, and it was at the time said that she had been
killed, bat no inquiry took place.
CAMBRIDGESHIRE.
CAMBRIDGE AND CHOLERA.—We have previously in-
sisted, says the Cambridge Advertiser, on the necessity of
taking effectual means to purify this borough and its environs
of those subtle smells, which, we are sorry to say, assail our
olfactory organ at almost every corner. We have often
regretted, while walking the streets of Cambridge, that Pro-
vidence hs l been so liberal as to supply us with that organ.
But we cannot di pense with it, even if it should prove an
instrument of death; and we do, therefore, entreat the
authorities to take proper measures to purify our atmosphere.
Cambridge labours under natural iiisadviustages in this
respect. It is unfortunately so level that drains do not work
well. It is located in a fen. Still, we think that the running
water which graces, sweetens, and purifies some of our streets,
might be circulated more extensively. Why not irrigate the
whole town ? Why not give it • thorough washing and
cleansing? Winter will come and these subjects will be
forgotten. Men will forget that they are living in the
very heart and centre of a breathing pestilence. But Par-
liament will meet again. Oar sturdy legislators will come
back from the pure air of their well-ventilated estates—ven-
tilated by the winds of Heaven—and we trust that the ad-
vantages which they themselves enjoy they will endeavour
to communicate to the rest of the queen's subjects. Lord .1.
Russell, as premier, has immune: d that he intends to usurp
the office of Scavenger-General. His lordship will probably
exercise his vocation in London first ; but if he comes to
Cambridge we can give him work to do. King-street will
be a fitting arena for his lordship's legislative broom. But
why should we wait till we are ordered by a prime minister
to look after our drains ? Have we not olfactory organs of
our own ? Have we no brooms ? Are we dead to our own
discomfort, if to nothing else ?
SUSSEX.
PROPOSED DISPOSAL OF THE PAVILION.—" We are not
yet in a position," says the Brighton Guardian, " to state
what will be done with the palace. The deputation from
he town which waited upon Lord Morpeth as Chief Com—
missioner of Woods and I orates, was received with the cour-
tesy usual on such occasions, and they were given to under
stand that government was determined to carry out the
design of selling the palace. The deputation informed his
lordship that part of tke grounds were given by the town for
the palace, and they pointed out the hardship of depriving
the town of the best approach from the north, if the road
formerly given up were used for any other purpose than that
for which it was originally granted. This argument ap-
peared to have great weight with his lordship, and he
expressed a desire to do all that he could to meet the wishes
of the inhabitants. During the interview it was asserted
by Mr. Slight, and not denied by his lordship, that an act
of Parliament would be necessary before the palace could be
disposed of. That of course cannot be obtained until next
session. It is intended in the interval to put a memorial to
the Queen and the government in the course of signature by
the inhabitants, praying that the palace may be preserved as
a royal residence.