The Express.
London, England, 1866-07-27 00:00:00

ASSIZE INTELLIGENCE.

OXFORD CIRCUIT. -St _TAJTORD, JULY 26.
CaowN Couirr.—(Before Mr. Justice Shea.)
111:4 corn:saw. W®l&
John Cooper, 45, labourer, was indicted for the wilful
murderofpim Buckley, on the 22th of April, 1266, at

Coenhall.
Mr. Motteram prosecuted ; Mr. Harrington defended.
Briefly, the facts of the case are, that on the day named
the prisoner, as was his custom, went to the house of the
deceased, who was an aged woman, to eat his dinner. In
the afternoon of the same day Mrs. Buckley was found
deed, with her neck frightfully hacked. The prisoner did
not return to his work after dieter, but wae seen, with •
billhook in his hand, to go in the direction of his home,
muttering as he went, and looking very strange. When
he got to his house, he said to his wife in the hearing of
another woman, " Mother, I have done that which will
bang me, the police are after me now." His clothes were
smeared with blood in several plena.
Since he has been in custody the conduct of the prisoner
has been very strange, and his lordship directed that several
witness should be called to show whether or not he was of
sound mind. Their evidence was to the effect that Cooper's
conduct was more that of • child of 5 years of age than
of • man, and the chief turnkey at the gaol related
several instances in which, during his confinement, the
prisoner had acted in a very singular meaner.
The learned judge put it to the jury whether they
considered the prisoner sane or not.
After a few minutes' deliberation the jury returned •
verdict that they considered the pruaaer insane.
His lordship therefore directed Cooper to be confined
during her Majesty's pleasure.

WESTERN CIRCIETIT.—Eurrza, JULY 26.
(Bofors Ir. Justice Biles.)
CAPROF o. DZIMING.
This was an action for breach of promiee et marriage.
Mr. Cole was for the plaintiff; and Mr. Karslake, Q.C.,
and Mr. Singdon for the defendant.
The parties were neighbours, and it was alleged that the
pb'intitf, a farmer, near Otter? St. Mary, had kept com-
pany with Miss Capron, had promised her marriage, had
purchased a ring, and had made other provisions for the
consummation which he previously appeared to have " de-
voutly wished."
The jury ur■hffound a verdict for plaintiff--damages, 5501.

NORTHERN CERCUIT.—LANeaszza., JULY 26.
(Before Mr. Baron Martin.)
Joke Banks, aged 34, a labourer, described as a man of
no education, was indicted for the wilful murder of Ann
Gilligan, at Preston, on the sth June last.
Mr. liiggin and Mr. Garet proeecuted and Mr. Kay
and Mr. Torr defended the prisoner.
The particulars of the case were as follow :—The prisoner
and the woman Gilligan had lived together as man and
wife for twelve months, in a hones in Turk's Head-yard,
Preston. About half-Past 10 o'clock on the evening of the
4th June the prisoner and Gilligan were drinking
together at the Arkwright Arms, a publio-house
in Btonegate, when • quarrel arose between them
respecting some money, which he alleged she
ZTecitaken out of his pocket, and he knocked
her down and kicked her in the ribs several
times. They left the public-house both of them in •
state of intoxication, and went in the direction of Turk's
Head-yard, where they resided, and on the road he
knocked her down, and while she was on the ground
kicked her several times in the ribs and stomach, and
while she was still on the ground be jumped upon her. A
little before twelve o'clock they arrived outside the house,
where a woman named IAWTOI2IIOII who lived in the house,
was wowed by a female calling out, as if in agony,
" Hannah." Bhe went out, and found Banks kicking the
woman Gilligan, who was lying on the ground. He after-
wards dragged her into the house, threw her down at the
foot of the stairs, then took • mallet and struck her
on the head several times, inflicting one or mom
wounds. He then took her by the hair of the
head and dragged her up into the room above,
jumped upon her, then took her up and threw her violently
from the top of the stairs to the bottom. Again he dragged
her up-stairs, and again he jumped upon her. She crept
into bed, end, after some time, the prisoner followed her.
About five o'clock in the morning she got out of bed, and
was found leaning against a box, moaning heavily. Her
moans awoke the prisoner, who got out of bed and kicked
her in the stomach several times. He then left her, and
about eight o'clock she was found bleeding from a wound
in the head. A doctor was sent for, and under his direc-
tion she was removed to the workhouse, where she died
the same evening. A post-mortem examination was made,
and it was found that • rupture of the bowels, the result
of the prisoner's violence, was the cause of death.
The jury found • verdict of Guilty, and the prisoner was
:Unwed to death.

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MARKET/

TALLOW.—Tninasnix Eviamm.—The Tani*
was quiet at the followingpriete :--epot, 4414 ; ositt
December. Vi. 34.

COM:lN.—Lirasool., JULY 2&—ltesket quid, 4,
taino: =n,:n hymn' osirt= Solos to-dec 41
1,500 for sad
American, 120. to 18d. ; Poems, ite., ratt.s
200 Maronharo, 16d. to 17d. ; 500 Jimmie ind 1.
130. to 17d. ; 400 Styptisa, 1941. to 26d. ; 5,080 Om;
71d. to 12d. ; Madroa, 10d. to 111. ; Boosal, NW,
he., lad. to N. ; 90 Pon, 130.

WOOL AND WOBSTED.—BlapPosi),Jutl6.—N4
is a degree of qaietness prevailing, as compared et*
Monday, arising apparently from the reflection thy she
all peace may not be immediately secured on the ccemuu.
There has been a good business dons in wool &dem
paid few days, and there is a disposition to-day to leasi,
little. SffiL there is a fair quantity of busimos.doss
Many .spinners are entirely out of stock, and are olitkA
come into the market and look round and to soplizriE.
wants as best they can. The scarcity and consepsai ,
nese of wool form an °hatable to business to some eximi,
There is, on the whole, a considerable demand helm%
and fine wools of all sorts, though prices are not
viably higher than on Monday. In worsted yarnslt
has been a large business, chiefly speculative, done •
the last few days, more in two-folds, whiciki.,7
considerably advanced in price. Any cheap lota an NZ:,
taken. Two-fold 40's and 36's, as well as other
have showed considerably in the improv.ement. 11s r
vane in price from the lowest point, during the put kg.
night, has been from 3d. to 4d. per lb. in two-folds ihk
non are seeking an advance all round in double as term
single yarns. Stocks have been much reduced, tar
chases from stock have been almost the only mode ia e6l.
business has been done. The ordinary demand Ice n
continent has slightly improved, and some small mien
flowing in. The demand from abroad has been to • r
extent anticipated by previous purchases
chants from stock. There is a good and
business doing for the home supply. In
is a steady business doing. The news
American tariff has not as yet become
has not passed the American Senate has
to strengthen the tone of the market for that
asmuch as more time will be given for '
orders already placed by American mer
nee doing for the emildnent is only
are signs of renewed activity for that quarter.
houses have placed their orders for autumn,
at
inactive. Some large orders have been placed
especially in figures. There is a good trade IV
France. Owing to the higher pries,' of we
warps quotations are again higher.

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LACE AND HOSlERY.—Norvororiest, Jut)
ain
There is "g little change to notice in
the lace trade. an symptoms of ire
the demand for the Louden market, but
still very small, as are some from outside
Continent which are manifested by the war.
warehouses keep well employed, the -
yarns making buyers operate more
ournal.

CORN.-BTIOIrIfGHAII. JULY 26.-A
on the 21st, wheat was 2a., and at WOTCCO.,,,
per quarter lower. Buie/ maintained its
dull, but not cheaper. More beans on
During the present week, the weather
ably fine, only retail transactions are re
and all articles are nominally unaltered. At
market there was a short supply of English whet
sold slowly at a reduction of Is. to 2s. per quarts'.
maintained its value. For oats there was a fair:
Beans Srm. Peas rather cheaper.
BRISTOL, JULT 26.- At our market to-day there \
short supply of English wheat, which sold slowly,
decline of ls. to 2s. per qr. For foreign no inquir•
ever, and values nominal. Barley in limited
reduction of 6d. per qr. For oats a moderate .
mend, at barely last week's prices. Indian eau
freely offered and values have given way &MILLE,
Demme,JULY 26.-We were moderately
wheat to-day, and with a good attendance
brisk trade was done at about the prices of last
at this rate nearly all was cleared. Of barley we
maks no return, little being now done in that aetWi
have we any alteration to note in either oats, Immo
or vetches. The supply of either article was kV
and this little business that was done was at isd
prices. Best white wheat, 261. to 27e. Bd. ; bat
ditt.s, 26a. to 275. ; other sorts, 2Moto 25a.,•
to 325. ; beans, tls. to 26e.,• peas, 214.;
vetches, 245. to 28s. • rye, 16s. to 17a. ; ens Soo,
435. • best seconds, i9s. to 40s.
ILimenurrani, JULY 26.-Our market this
poorly attended. Wheat met a very slow sale,
offered at a reduction of 2s. per quarter cc be*
and foreign. Flour was also difficult to sell, at
decline of Is. per sack. Oats and oatmeal sold r
barely late rates. Beans were without
Indian corn was rather cheaper.
Nirwaae, JULY 25.-At our market the
wheat was slow, at 2s. per qr. under recent
maintained recent rates. Other articles as 6..
NIMBUS; JULT 26.-We had a moderate Vol
wheat this day, in pretty good condition ; to effect
per qr. less money had to be submitted to. No Witte:
offer. Beans and oats as before.
BDUSIIOIOII, JOLT 25.-As compared with hat aid
wheat was 3s. &L down on top, and 2s. 7d don te;
average. Barley was Is. down on top, and 10d. deem
average. Oats were same on top, and 54. doii?
average. Beans were 2s. up on top, and 2s. 4d.
average. Wheat, 43a. to 525. • barley, 371. 64. to X
oats, 255. 3d. to 335. &L ; beans, 545. to 55a.

CATTLE.—Bourne ism, JULY 26.—Thee was
large supply of beasts on offer this day ; the ink
steady ; a clearance could not be effected.
lambs a good seasonable supply the trade
Calves • very limited supply. Pat pip a it .
supply ; trade slow. Beef, 7d. to Std. ; =Heslt
9.& ; lamb, 9d. to 10itL ; veal, 7d. to 81d. per le. ;
pip, 9s. to lls. ; rrieet ditto lle. to lls. arr.
BRISTOL, JULY 28.—We had a short supply of Hs
our market to-day, but it proved quite neigh*
demand. The supply included only about 13 hub
Ireland. Prices were fully as high as last week, 01:
some cues more money was obtained, beet
realising from 70s. to 725., and in one or two balsam
per cwt.; secondary sold sin t
08k to ea 5
supply of Irish store cattle consigned to this pride
last market has been large, upwards of 1,000 Wings&
by the packets on Saturday and Wednesday. We hi
very full supply of sheep, which met with a iSraki#
at from Bd. to 81id. per lb., but there were easy la•
hand. There was also a full show of store sheer*
in the fields near the market, and a considerablosum
of business was done at late rates. The supply dal
was not so large as it bas been, and not being so His
demand prices showed a slight reduction, best desAil
selling at 90. and 10d. per lb. A moderate se*
pip, but we must still quote 101. 6d. per son,
average figure for both bacon pigs and porkers. Ur!
doing in horses, owing to the colt fair of last week.
NOTTINGHAM, JULY 25.—We bad an abundant MO'
fat sheep at our market to-day, and the animsh werielei
bilig
an aurae quality. The demand assumedmed • vert,
tone, and prices must be written id. to ld. per IN P'"
than on the week previous. Of lambs the show suet
moderate, and there was a tolerable demand st
equalling those of last market day. Pip wee •40
sale, and previous rates were barely maintained. 111"
7d. to 8e1.; lamb to 100. per lb. Pork, 7a VAIL
per stone of 1416.
EDINBURGH, JULY 25.—The supply of eekl• r
gees
morning 279, being 120 more than las t ugh
morningwere ull. Top price, 10s. ; current prim al y
sorts, 9s. 61. to 10s., and down to Bs. per
.Isol
supply of sheep and lambs was large4,rartigubill
latter, the number being 3,017 ,or ' more Gra
week. Sales were dull, and a considerable number lei
lett unsold. Top price of the best mutton, 81,1;
to nel
Bd., and down . per lb. ;of lambs, the better sst
brought 325. fid.current, 275. to 101.,1•1
down to las. a head. Numbers in market-4sta*
279 ; sheep, 3,407.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES. AND DL'S
BIRTIOL
TALoomAx.—July 24, at libor.ternsoe, Albiouvoed. Mar 56'
the wife of Mr. Palomar, of a son.
If 11=IL N
. —July D. at the Rectory, Bern garter, North 21616
the wife of the Rev. W. Fundon, of a daughter. u*eih
wiirri. —July 24, at College-house, Upper Ichnostelio—
of Kr. White, of *daughter
WOOD.—Daly 14, at Bangerhill, the wife of B. Wee& .—e•
emu
WRIGHT.—JeIy 24, the wife of J. Wright, DA, of "Wl*
hoses, Derbyshire, of a son. 1.110 i
1/110117. —July 24, at Prinoes-squere, Werra/4
W. Wright, of a daughter.
MARRIAGSS. ..-..a. 101.
AIrIfIBLZY—ANDZIAON.—JuIy 24, at Moll e,e'''. ....,* IL
Paddington, by the Bev. Canon Boyd, lieut.-rniern_eit
AY gig 11•7 .to Jane flume, daughter of Me lew 1
Anderson, L.C.B.
BANNIg/T—TOWLR.—JuIy 24, at Margining's,. YOWL
the Rev. T. W. Foyle, the Bev. W..wa adamaa.l'
Ziluggheon, Yorkshire, to Mazydaughter ri
at, of Northallertoo.
PAZIKE—HODOSON.--htly In, at the perish cher* a
by the Venerable Archdeacon ~ars, 'tOr
Falter, But, of Melbourne, to Canes, daughter&
Pug., of Halle*:
DZATIIS.
Alusiu..—July 24, at Harley-place, Bow-rood. T. ana•
aVd K.
BATCHELDOIL—InIy 24. suddenly, at the Castel
Cutts, Thomas Wcheldor, Ern., Chanter Clltt
end Canons of Windsor, and Registrar el .
.re. 14
B=llll.—yuly 96, st Brunson, W. Brooks. Milo lig ‘.9 ,
DOMIRTY.-4nly 14, at DawUib, Devoe, Blisaborn
If. Doherty, M.D. _..,,..., or DO
011BIRT.—.1nly 14, at ituaos-aquara, Anna roe--
I. Gilbert, Esq. mod 64. 01
KIDD.--.ln/y 24, Or. Ridd, of gnees.hlr•L =4lOOll
VINKAJIT.—nIy 24, at the MEW Meek", L

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maltered. At this
of English wheat,
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is a moderate Mat (t
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lone in that slide ik
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or article was Will,
done wee at lad mit's
I. to 275. 4d. ; but se,
a, 245. to 25a.• odtifa
se, 19e. to tea. ;fey
to 17s. ; Ans flour, Cs. b ' •
market this moSi
very slow els,
quarter on blab •
&cult to sell, at a felt
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without =staid des
market the doeuni
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• articles as before.
ed a moderate maptlf