The Express.
London, England, 1862-05-20 00:00:00

THE MURDER IN LIMERICK.

The Limerick correspondent of Saunders' News,
writing on Saturday night, says the telegraphic de-
spatch which I forwarded on Friday night I was only able
to put your readers in poriession of the fact of the above
horrible murder having been perpetrated in broad daylight,
and while the victim of the atrocious deed was in company
with his amiable end interesting wife, to whom he had been
married only nine months. The deceased gentle-
man who was a native of this city, was son
of Connell Francis Fitzgerald, Fog., proprietor of the
celebrated Garryowen brewery ooncerus, and united in mar-
riage with Miss 'Wallace, stepdaughter of Patrick M'Namara,
Fag., the highly respected postmaster of Limerick. The sen-
sation which the sad and frightful occurrence ham created in
this city is indescribable, owing to the esteem in which the
murdered gentleman and his lady were held by all classes.
It now tarns out that the bloody deed was perpetrated by
hired assassins. In this instance it has turned out that
one of the persons concerned in the brutal murder belongs
to the class denominated " returned convicts," whose pre-
vious villainy hail for a time, "relieved hie country for his
country's good."
The coroner's inquest was held this day by Dr. Murphy,
at the residence of the deceased.
There were six men in custody, who were marched up
and down before the windows of the cottage, when the pri-
soner Beckham was identified by Mrs. Fitzgerald. He was
then handcuffed. He is, it is stated, a returned convict,
and one to whom such scenes are familiar. When the jury
were sworn,
The coroner directed the prisoner to be brought in. The
handcuffs were taken off, and he was brought before the
jury. He said he was hard of hearing, and requested the
coroner "to speak a little loud to him." The coroner
acceded to the request, and in a loud tone of voice explained
the object of the inquiry, and this being done, the inquiry
was proceeded with.
Mary Caroline Fitzgerald examined by the coroner—l am
wife to the deceased—the beloved wife of the deemed—l am
nine months married to the deceased. We came here (Bikini-
lock-hill) a fortnight or three weeks after our marriage, and
I was so happy when that wretch (prisoner) met us. I was
walking with my husband yesterday ; it was about Wi-
ped 2 when we left the house. We went to see Kelly's
farm for the first time ; Kelly was a tenant of my husband.
We were alone; we went to the farm which is called Bri-
sbane, which is about two miles from this. I was always
anxious to go there, not knowing the misery that was before
me. We went to Kelly's farm and we were so happy there.
We were not longer than a quarter of an hour. We were on
return home on the big road, and were about half-way, and
were coming along, talking ; and I saw two men, one wore a
jerry hat„ and that villain there came up and said, "Staid
my man. They were not Oisguised one bit. That villain
(pointing to prisoner) said, " Stand, my man, I want your
money." The other man came towards me. My darling
pushed me away in order that ho might confront him. I
mid, "Francis, dear, give him everything." My husband
said, " I have no money ;" upon which the
'prisoner said,
"I'll have your life," or • I'll take your life ; ' upon which
lie put his hand into his breast, and pulling out a pistol fired
and shot him. My husband staggered, and then there was
another shot, which must have been from the other men,
but I did not see him fire; and just convenient to that the
two men jumped the wall. I could know the other man,
who is younger, if I maw him. I have no hesitation what-
ever in swearing that the prisoner is the man who first fired
at my husband ; there is everything about him in his coun-
tenance and in Lis eyes that compels me to know him.
I know the prisoner by his voice.
The prisoner was produced, and Mrs. Fitzgerald was
linked, was that the dress he wore on the =mien, when she
said that he looked larger about the breast, but that fulness
might have been caused by the pistol in his breast. He
might have had another coat ou him, but he wore dark
clothing. My husband died in about four hours after the
shots were fired. He died from gunshot wounds. The other
MID had • pistol, but I did not see him fire, as I lost my
sight, but I beard toe report of the second shot.
The prisoner was asked his name, when he said—" Thomas
Beckham."
Drs. O'Connell and O'lliorlan gave medical testimony of
the cause of death. One bullet went through the neck,
cutting the windpipe, cod passed out by the base of the
pole • the other entered through the shoulder, and traversed
the body right across, breaking and largely separating the
spiral bone.
Some other evidence having been taken,
In compliance with the request of the sub-inspector, the
inquest was then adjourned until Saturday next the 21th
instant.
SUNDAY. Twztvx O'CLOCK. —A rumour prevails that the
second assassin has surreudered himself as an approver, and
from what be has revealed, ribbonism is the cause of three
consecutive murders committed in Ireland.

STEAM COMMUNICATIOIf WITH INDIA.—PLY-
Nonni, MAT 19.—The East India and London Shipping
Company's screw steamer Hydaspes, 2,249 tons, George
Henry Forster commander, passed this yesterday morning,
having left Gravesend punctually at her appointed time
for Idadras and Calcutta direct. She had a full general
cargo, and a fair complement of masengers. On announcing
the sailing last month of the Indiana, steam-ship, belonging
to this oompany, we intimated that it was understood that,
in order to meet the increasing demand for steam communi-
cation with India, they contemplated despatching one of
their magnificent ships monthly ; and we are glad to find
that their intentions are thus being carried into effect.
! CawsTAL YALACIL Own SHILLING HAL
hlonnar, MAT 19.—HIIMMIMOI on payment, 1,994; ditto,
by season tickets, 515 ; total, 2,509.
(Advertisement.] llowawAy's Pnaa.—Wank-
num, Wasting—How many persons gaffer from debility witboat
knowing the cause. In most cases the stomach is the aggressor.
Holloway's Pills hays Mailmen justly famed for regulating a
rebellious stomach, and restoring its healthy digestive tone. In
multitudes of cases of wasting without assignable reason, where
the pa
then :iiecent
lent Aluslsly gro
bas cwlttzestiltteir and worse.
,4,naecwo:drsettel
appetite, improved the digestion, sUnitilated the liver and kid-
neys, and saved the sufferer. The Pills are mild, yet effective,
In action. It is truly martellons to watch how the sallowness
disappears, the eyes brighten, the spirits revive, and the strength
i returns before the correcting said paitrins Rowan of Hofinwltts
Wank Mt