The Express.
London, England, 1848-01-31 00:00:00

WALES.

A HUSBAND POISONED BY lIIS WIFE AND DER
PARAMOVD.—The following appears in the London Sunday
papers of yesterday :—W. Howell., a fernier in the pat iott of
Lenwellen, died on the 10th of Nov. last, but at that period
no suspicion was en'ertained that he mm t his death other-
wise than from natural causes. Subsequently to his burial
his wife and man-servant conducted themselves in a manner
which excited suspicions. and variousperions living in the lo-
cality, knowing that the deceased cried without being attended
by any medical person, were not slow in charging thew ife and
her male servant with having murderii the di ceased.
These charges came at length to the knowledge of Mr.
Csroner Hughes, and assumed such • shape that that
gentleman considered it necessary to hold an inquest.
Aecordiogly, the husband's grave was re-opened for the
purpose of making • post mortem examination of the re-
mains, and on Friday, the 7th icor., a reap. etable jury met the
coroner at the Ilanbury Arms, Llanellan. The inquiry was ad-
journed, and the court was re-opened on the 14th, when, and
upon several subeequent adjournments, the Mowing evidence
was adduced : Jane Morg .n, a servant to ti canard, said that
her muter enjoyed good health up to the oth of November
last. Ile had some apple dumplings for supper that night,
and shortly afterwards went to bed. The lest dumpling he
ate his wife helped him to, which she &alit up the
and put what she thought was sugar and milk upon it. The
deceased, about ten o'clock, was seized with vomiting and
purging, with excruciating pain, and he continued in that
state till twelve o'clock the following night, when he died.
, After the death, her mistress slept is the same nom with the
man servant, named James Price. Witness and her mis-
ters; occupied one bed, and the man the other. She heard
hi r mistress one night whilst in bed t.ll Price to" coin; and
warm her bock," and she had frequently known of their 1,, lug
in the bedroom together for 2 or 3 hours after witness got up.
Shortly before deceased died, her mistress said it was no odds
if she gave him • fatal dose. Atter the body was ex-
humed, she Raid, "it will be better for me to stand my
ground, and then I shall not be suspected an much." She
' also said to witness, "If anything is found in his stomach
you will be hung, secause you made the dumplings."--Mr.
Steele, surgeua, who had made a post ;Norton examination
of the body, proved that deceased hod died from the «treats
of arsenic. He found a large quantity of that poison in a
very limited portion of the stomach.—Edward Evans, a
druggist, identified the wife as having purchased a penny-
worth of arsenic at his shop about the time deceased expired.
—Mary Howells, the wife, having been duly cautioned by
the woozier, denied having purchased arsenic.
Davis, the registrar of the district for births, &c ,
said that J. Price applied to him for a certifi-
cate of burial. Review described the manor r he
died witness refused to grant the order, and be advised
him to apply to the coroner, as it would prevent ulterior pre-
' etedings.—Themas Davies, &labourer, said he bad been in
' the service of Mary Howells about seven weeks. On Tues.
l day last he went up stein to change his trouser& Price ac-
' eompanied him to th 3 room, lehen he told wit„." to ;tyke
theng tell
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having
summed up, left the CAW in the hands of the jury, who re-
turned • verdict of " Wilful murder against Mary Howells,
the widow of deceased, and 3autha Price, nei :!r,"t;" !Pee
I i whidt they were both cosateittod I trial at the Mat

PROVINCIAL.
YORKSHIRE.
PROCEEDINGS AGAINST THE VICAR OP HAREWOOD.
—The Leeds Intelligencer says, of Saturday i For some time
past it hasbeen known that procerdinga have been eonamenced
In the ecclesiastical court against Rev. Mr. Hale, flute of
Barewood, for a series of personal attacks which the rev.
gentleman is alleged to have made from the pulpit on certain
of his parishioners who have frequented his church. A
OrinniiNiolll kg the purpose of inquiring into the said mat- 1
time shop was opened at Cullinghara Church, on TUGS-
iler emotakei lost, and it was understood that the examine-
of witnesses would be commenced at the liarewood
Arm Inn, in the course of that day, rooms having been
engaged at the inn for that purpose. Our reporter at-
tended, but the commissioners did not sit at all at
Barewood on Tuesday, and he was informed that the
proceedings would be strictly private, as is usual in all
prenary inquiries of the same nature. There are, we
undentand, fourteen witnemes who speak to words uttered
in his sermons by the rev. the vicar. The gentleman
appointed by the court to conduct the examination
is Mr. Rsthery, of London, and the following clergymen I
are named in the comminion : The Rev. B. Eliminator), I
vicar of Coll.nitham ; the Rev. IL Blunt, re:tor of Kirkby 1
Overblow ; cud the Rev. J..fripp, rector of Spotforth. Mr. 1
ginner,
of Doctors' Common, attended as proctor for the
Bishop of Ripon,Mills, of York, as proctor
for the Rev. Mr. Hale. The case, when all the preliminary
steps are gone through, will curie on far trial in the eccle-
siastical court of York. The evidence being read orer be-
fore the trial by the judge, or read over at the trial, the case
will be argued by counsel, and judgment will be pronounced
formal court. The next step in these proseedings will be a
reply by Mr. Hole to the accusations brought against
ofm,ad an examinatin of evidence in support of his side
the nquestion. Theo evidence on both sides will then be
brought formally before the judge of the ecclesiastical court
at York. W.ARWICKSHIRII.
THE NATIONAL DEFENCE-S.—On Friday night a
meeting was held in the Town-hall at Birmingham, to con-
eider the propriety of petitioning parliament against the
anticipated increase in the national defences—either by the
inrohnent of militia, an increase of the standing army, or the
naval force, or by an addition to the present coast fortifica-
tions, end also to take such other measures as might be
deemed advisable in opposition to the existing war este,-
lishment. P,titiollS to both houses of parliamenr, embodying
tile sentiments expressed in the resolutions passed, were
adopted—the one to the Commons to be transmitted to Mr.
Cobden for presentation. " Mr. Joseph Sturge," says our
correspondent, " has been also the director of the peace
movement in Birmingh
AHam."
cMHDHECHInc..
THE 500TH ANNIVERSARY OP THE FOUNDATION OP
GONVILLE AND CAIDS COLLEGE was commemorated in the
hall ot the college on Friday. Dinner was servod at 5 o'clock,
Dr. Paget presiding. There were present, besidis many Lithe
university authorities, the Bishop of Norwich, Lord Lingdsle,
Mr. Houlburn, M.P., Mr. Baron Alderson, the may or of
Cambridge, &c.

SOMERSETSIIIRF-
COAST DEFENCE.—A meeting, very numerously
attended, was held at the Public-room, Bridgwater,rliamen ton
Tuesday evening. Jan. 25, when a petition to pa
war agreed upon by a large majority, praying that uo in-
crease might be made m the annual grants of money fur
warlike purposes. The petition further showed, that the
petitioners deprecated even the agitation of the question, as
tt was calculated to excite observation and distrust among
the continental governments, and to kindle a spirit ot ani-
mosify and war with nations between whom there is now
a good understanding. Mr. T. Clark presided at the
meeting.
THE DUNDRY MURDER formed on Saturday the
subject of another lengthened examination before the county
magistrates at Ashton, and some facts bearing materially on
the cue were disclosed. At its close the Bev. Chiirmtn
informed the prisonees that although the tnagi,terial ex-
amination was not concluded, yet the magistrates would deem
it to be their duty to send the ease for investigation by
another tribunal. Both prisoners declared their innocence.
The examination was then adjourned.
MURDER BY A YOUNG LADY.—On Friday an in-
quest was concluded at Wideombe-hill, Bath, upon the body
of a newly-born female dint, the offspring of Miss Julia
Stickland, the daughter of Mr. Stickland, formerly landlord
of the New Inn, but now living retired, in Church-street, in
the neighlxfurhood. This won the third adjournment of the
inquest. The mother of Miss Stickland also admitted that
her evidence on the previous occasion was given l-
ings of strong excitement, and with a desire to screen leer
child, and deposed that on her return from church on Sun-
day evening she found her daughter Julia in her bedroom,
sitting on the bed-side very ill. Having no suspicion of her
daughter being pregnant she took no further notice of the
circumstance. Next day, however, her suspicions were
aroused by the discovery of the body of the infant, and,
upon questioning her daughter, she admitted that she had
given birth to a female child, and aho that she afterwards
threw the body out of the window, but said, " the child
never breathed or moved." A medical certificate was pro-
duced by the legal adviser of the prisoner, stating her ina-
bility to attend the inquest. The Coroner summed up the
evidence, and the jury, after nearly an hour's consultation,
returned a verdict of Wilful murder" against the mother
of the infant.

A HOME FOR TEE VERNON PICTURES.—The trus-
tees of the Notional Gallery, it is said, have just made ar-
ranzements for the occupation of premises in which to lodge
temporarily the Vernon Collection of Brinell Pictunw, so
that they may be immediately accessible to the public.
It is t.) be hoped that no long time will be lost by the proper
parties in providing for their permanent lodgement. theo
place at present adopted is Denew's auction•room, at thep
of Charles-street, Berkeley-square. It is situated in an ob-
scure nook at the end of the left hand side of the street, near
Chesterfield-street, ay.foir—ost out of the way, inacces-
sible, and very difficult to tin I.—m
Atheneum.

UNIVERSITY AND CLERICAL.
CAMBRIDGE, JAN. 29. B.A. COMMENCEMneNT.
werAe
t
thecongregation holden this morning, the following geatlern
admitted ta the degree of Bachelor of Art" :—Or Sr. Prom's Com..
(3): B.
(ridge, R. 11. V.iatace, 11. Twella.--Or CiAos now. (3) :
G. Hervey, J. Fuller, G. It. .]ugly
A. Stewart, T. M. Dickson.-
Or Pe., Coot- (5) :A. SWAM, C. W. Rom, J. Wilson, J. It.
Holme., A. Chubb.—Or GONVILLS A.N117 CAWS L.
(17) ( C. V.
Mackengie, J. Wisken, S. Hanson, J. Lamb, V. B. D'Elwood Ramadge,
E. It. Tuner, J. IL Bainbidge, F. M. Arnold, W. N. Ripley, J.
Grainger, F. B. Blenkin, C. W. Josses, C. Seamen, T. W, Wigleeworth,
H. Meatball, J. B. J. Bateman, R. liathornthisaite.—Or TAM.",
Hato. (5) C. C. Wester., J. Kynaston, J. A. Wallace, R.
Taylor, W. P. Hale. —Or Coares Ceram Coco. (16) J.
Woman, J. Heath, R. Hughes, G. S. Bowes, E. Pengellx7,
F. It. S. Hodgson, F. R. Troia. C. F. Buckley, 0. H. Fletcher,
H. Roe ML G. H. Brayttan, J. J. Bolton, T. Greenland,
K Roe KW. Bro.DR, S. sandberg.--Le (lemma' Coto. (22) :
S.T. Giteon, J. C. It Deacon, A. E. Watson, K. L. Cutt. T. F. Lee,
W. P. A. Campbell, T. Smith, J.Smith, A. Deism J. Partridge? F. 3.
Richard% W. Simpson, T. Polley, A. J. Street, R. Trim, IL Watson,
T. Parkes, C. W. Simon% J. Wilcox, E. Be ,R. /theme, W. Gard.
ner.—Or Sr. CATRERISY 6 Ham. (4): F. J. IL Brown,
G. E. Smith, G. Taylor. —Or Jews Cow.. (3): S. Lyde, R. IL
nailer, P. It. R. Sandiland.— Or Cuuur'a Corm. (It) : It.
Blenkinan, J. D. Street( ild, Allen,Burrell,
11. D. Vioodhouse, J. Richard", 0. Howsm, F. 11. Paley, J.
D. Glennie, V. Rhodes, U. Williams, W. Samuel, J. Toed, W.
Pope, 0. W. Stevenson. - i.e ST. Jons's Coto. (51): I.
Todliunter, A. eerie, 7..110T1Y, T. Humber, 0.11. BOWY/1011, B.
H.
Leake, J. ?eerie, J. Dunn, J. W. D. Hemmen, E. Carr, E. Clark
8. Kingord, W. R. Stephen, It,. Graves, J. H. Lee, r. Frost, J. 11.
Knapp, C. G. Harvey, A. BUM,
W. Gee, J. R. Rummy, 11. W. Taylor,
J. Leighton, Vt. Wilsm, J. E. R. Mayor, W. G.
.Mn J. 'limber,
IL D. Jone", T. S. Galland, T. Nightingale, J. C /amnion", A. W.
Bnape, C. T. Calvert, G. L. Cole. J. Dufßn, S. Haworth. H. Kempeon,
T. Moore, C. Packer, D. J. 11. O'Brien, C. V. Stuart, G. E. Tate, R.
T. B
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Hiels, G. Lamb, T. 11. Watson, F. P. NV illingtan, C. G. Wade.—
Or IiNODALSNY Cow.. (3): 11. 11. Bridgwater, R. Gwyn, T. E. Mere.
dith.—Or TRINITY COLL. (74(: A. Barry, J. F. Twisden, J. Pear-
son, C. B. Scott, B. F. watcat, 11. G. W. Noel, FL Berry, J.
Vaihnga F.
J.
Hardy, R. Chilton, R. C. Carrington, J. Caldecott, F. It. ,
B. Turing, F. It Dale, J. D. Dent, 8. Prato T. Rawlinsun, D. J.
Vaughan, F. O. Adam". J. L. Davies, P. IL Appeal% T. F. Fenn, R. 0.
Turner, J. N. Hammond, J. G. Smyth, 0. A. Smith, J. B. Smith, J.
Bishop,Hayward, en, F. Rwmll, S. Vincent,
C. C. Daaent, W. Bird, J. S. Phillip., W. H. Heaven, P.
G. A. Williams, It. A. Illorneeld. W. A. Brook% G. W.
Corker, J. T. R. Item% T. 1.. Kingsbury, J. D. Letts,
P. B. Maroon, T. E. Petty, Barker J. ealey, 11. Clay,
Cobbold, R. 11. Foord, o. T. Fox, W. Ballastings, J. Hodgson, H.
M'Siven, T.Makinson, J. Truman, Tl. J. Pr, A. Roberta, W. WOB4OO,
C. `3rock, W. T. Calling'. E.
N. Crake. J.R.Rey,
Gandy, C. Ingibt, V.. C. Schokfteid, I. 11. Sperling. E. B. C. Spurway,
C. J. Wilding, 11. R. limire, 'f. Lodge, T. 1.. Montellore, H. Gatharne.
—Or E.IIMARL-XL COLL. 07) . E. Harley,Dyer, H. Lewt%
Male E. s. Corr le, B. It. P. Stanley, R. Rutland, J. Wilson, T. IL
Stole.
C. NY. Cass, F. Southgate, W. It. Wroth.—O' SIONRY
8,....‘ Coy, (3) : W. Scott, It. 11. Fendall, It. P. Little.—Or
DOWNINO Come (2) : F. C. blackden, F.. Stataftekl.—Total, NI.
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VACANClER.—Leicester All Saints V.; 1201.,with residence
and Leicester St. Leonard V. (no church); 5.31., with re-
siden c ; dio. Peterborough; pat., the Lord Cuancelkr ; Rev.
0. Barker, dec.
PFLEFERMENTS.—Rry. H. Abud, to D.vizel C., Wilts ;
dio. Salisbury.—ftev. J. Champion, to East Acklem V., co.
and archdio. York : 1081 , with residence ; pat., the Chan-
cellor of the archdio. of York.—Rev. J. H. Evans, to Corte
Cattle C., Dorset ; dio. Salisbury.—Rev. P. Henham. to
Hinton Martell R., Dorset ; dio. Salisbury : 3311., with r.
deuce ; pat, the Earl of Shaftesbury ; vice Rev. J. Ham -
den, dec.—Rev. F. 11. Hutton, to L eckf ord V. Hants,
Winchester: 1421. ; pat_, Rev. T. Wintle.—Rev. D. Jones,
to LLinarmon Dyfryn Ceriog R., Denbighshire : 2001., with
residence ; pa'., the Bishop of St. Asaph.—Rev. 0. S.
Powell, to be Principal Registrar of the Archdeseonry of
Wells ; vice Francis Willis, E-q , dec.—Rev. W. Randall,
to All .iaints P. C., Leeds: 1301. ; dio. Ripon.—Rev. W,
Riley, to St. Paul C., Clapham, Surrey -, di°. Winchester.—
Rev. R. P. Smith, to Trinity Episeopil Chapel, Edinburgh.
Re.. G. W. Paul. to Finedon V., Northampton : SOL with
residence; dio. Peterborough' pat., Rev. W. S. PilUl.
Ray. G. De Gruchy. to Hes toed C., Northampton ; dio.
terborough.—Rev. ti. R. Slade, to Harwell C. ; dio. Peterbo.

NAVAL.
PORTzIMOUTE, JAN. 30.—Meander, 41, Capt. the Hon. H.
Hey_pel, will sad for Borneo with Governor Brooke and suite
on Wednesday next.
DEVONPOILT, JAY. 29.--Admiral Sir J. West, Com-
mander-in-Chief at this port, shifted his flag at sunset on
the 27th, from the Caledonia to the San Josef, which ship
was commissioned the following morning by Capt. Sir H.
.1, Lecke, Knt.—Admiral Superintendent Sir J. Louis,
Bart., shifted his flag from the San Josef to Caledonia at the
same time.—Caledonia was commissioned yesterday by
Lieut. G. L. Nureoek, for Capt. T. W. Carter.—Agincoort,
72, wag commissioned yesterday as ordinary guard ship by
Capt. W. B. Meuda.--'Vice-Admiral the Right Hon. Earl
of Dtindonald, arrived yesterday at Moorshead's Hotel, and
hoisted his Ong this morning on board the Wellesley.