The Express.
London, England, 1867-06-10 00:00:00

TEE EXPRESS, MONDAY EVENING, JUNE 10, 1867.

SUSPECTED MURDER NEAR RUGELEY,
STAFFORDSHIRE.

The body of a young man, named Edward Wm.
Sanderson, has been found in the canal, at Cohen, near
Rugeley, Staffordshire, under circumstances which raise
a strong presumption that he has been the victim of foal
play. The deceased, who was about 27 years of age, was
the son of an independent gentleman residing at Doncaster,
and for the last six years he had been in the employ of Kr.
Hawkins, chemist and druggist, of Rugeley, as within...
About half-post 9on Friday morning, he went out with
the intention of taking a stroll, be having been in a deli-
cate state of health for a few days previous. He did not
return, and Mr. Hawkins, becoming alarmed, had in-
luiries set on foot, but could only learn that the young
man bad been seen walking in the Vrolseley-
road, between I and 2 that (Friday) afternoon. Nothing
more was seen or heanl of the deceased until about 4
o'clock on Saturday afternoon, when his body was found
in the canal, near the aqueduct at Colton, about two miles
from Rugeley. A gold watch and chain and a gold scarf
pin, which the deceased had with him when he went out
the morning before, were missing, and though the police
were engaged several bourn yesterday in dragging
the canal, neither of these articles could be
found. There were several bruises on the deceased's bead,
but writing as we do before the medical men have had
time to make a thorough post-mortem examination, it is
impossible to say whether theseappearanoes were sufficient
to cause death, or by what means they were inflicted. A
large number of " rough" characters have been attending
the Itugeley Horse Fair, which has been held during the
week, and the fact of the watch and chain being missing
and other circumstances which have come to light have
left a strong impression on the minds of the police who
have charge of the eve that the deceased, while sitting
down on the canal bank, w.ui attacked by one of these
men, robbed of his watch and chain, and thrown into the
water.

A DIAMOND BRACELET.— Several months ago a
diamond bracelet, valued at over Ifiol., was lost at Rich-
mond by Lady Parker, and although search was made and
handsome rewards offered, no clue could be obtained, and
her ladyship gave it up as lost to her for certain. Last
week her ladyship received an anonymous letter, stating
that a parcel awaited her at a certain tradesman's, that it
bore the direction given in the letter, and that she must
apply in person for it. Lady Parker's curiosity was
aroused, and she visited the tradesman's shop in question,
where the parcel as described had been for several days.
The parcel was claimed and conveyed home, and Lady
Parker's astonishment may be imagined when on opening
it she discovered her long-lost diamond bracelet intact.
No elucidation can be given to the mystery.— Windsor
Express.
A GENTLEMAN GORED BY A BULL.-011 Saturday
evening, as Mr. Hudson, an elderly gentleman, residing in
Breck-road, was passing along West Derby-road, near Tue-
brook, a boy who was driving a boll along the road suddenly
left the animal to go into an adjacent field. The bull at the
moment appeared perfectly quiet, but suddenly catching
sight of Mr Hudson it began to bellow and rushod at him,
striking him with one of his horns on the leg, and knocked
him down. It then ran at him again a second time, as he
lay on the ground, breaking several of his ribs, and treading
on the head of the unfortunate gentleman it inflicted a
severe scalp wound. Mr. Hudson in the midst of this
fearful and exciting scene managed to preserve his presence
of mind, and by staving resolutely in the eyes of the in-
furiated beast, succeeded in arresting further mischief
until it was driven off. Mr. Hudson was at ones con-
veyed home and attended by Dr. Lyth, of Breck-road, and
yesterday, in spite of his numerous and serious injuries, he
was progressing satisfactorily.—Lieernool Albion.
THE SHIITE:4B'ON OF MR. ELDRID, LONDON.--
The Walsall creditors of Mr. John Eldrid, of 21, Fore-
street, Cripplegate, London—who suspended last week for
14,000/., 3,0001. of which is owing in Walsall—have con-
sented to accept a oomposition of 10s. in the pound, pay-
able in four guaranteed instalments, extending over a
period of twelve months.—Birmingham Post.