The Express.
London, England, 1859-12-26 00:00:00

OONIESSION OP THE LEEDS MURDERER.

As a rumour appears to be current in York and
elsewhere that N”rnolegton has made a cionfasion, we be-
lieve we are Mended in mention that each is the het. Aim the
pretties nature of that confession or sentiment, which will
probably not be made public at present, for sufficient rescue,
we are not informed, but it Is understood that he admits
striking the fatal blow, and taking the watch from the de-
emed, though he was accompanied by a second man whose
11•0141 he does not disclose. That he was the principal In
the murder there could, never for one moment be say
doubt ; but be has made 63 many statement, with respect to
the ascend man aa to destroy shiest all reliance upon his
wood. For weeks peat Mr. English has been In search first
of one man sad then another, againet whom Nominees's
dmoriptions pointed, bat only to find himself deceived when
be congratulated himself on moms. As to whether the
second man—for no doubt is now entertained as to the pr.-
seam of two perms@ at the murder—will ever be trotted is
difficult to tomtit, but no exertions will be spared as being
the man to justice if he is in England. Since last Baru,
day's publication other applications hove been made for the
reward of 1601., but we bolter. that nothing will be done is
the matter until all reasonable hopes of apprehending the
second man are abandoned ; and We cannot be for a month
or two. The decision of the question will rest with the me-
gistretes, and there is little doubt that the sum wUI be dis-
tributed amongst the principal witneeses, and not given to
one person in particular.
Our York correspondeet, writing last eight, states :
Mace the condemnation of the youth fur we murder of

Mr. Broughton, at &medially, near Leede, he has evinced
day by day en earnest desire to prat by the spiritual &ipso-
lation and instruction eft rded to him by the chaplain, the
Rev. C. J. Thompson, who bee been unremitting in him
attendance upon the culprit. The moat reasonable hopes
may be entertained, Irma the demeanour and frame of mind
of the ill-fated youth, that he will die penitent, fa he wane
quire prepared to meet the death that amain. him. Yester-
day morning (Friday), a letter was received from hie
mother, intimating that she should visit her condemned win
on Wedneeday next, and bid him a final farewell. It is
nunoured that Bennington has made en acknowledgment of
hie guilt, and implicated roma other man ea taking part in
the mime; but ea this point we can gain no information
which can be relied on for accuracy. The execution of the
malefactor will take place on Saturday next at noon, s►ould
no reprieve in the meantime arrive. That the culprit's life
will be spared is not in the least expected. The law will, no
doubt, take its cortrse.—Lsede Jit rcury.

THE SPECIALITY OP NOBWICII.—At a school
examination which took place a day or two ego at Norwich,
one of the government inspectors pot a series of questions to
the pupil" as to the most remarkable productions, &c., of
different places. At length he irked, " What is Norwich
famous turf" One of the boys instantly replied, "For
bribery and corruption."
ANOTHER GaLtT Titinuteitott.—Lieut. Julien,
• scientific officer of the French navy, has written a work,
just published, entitkd "Connate et IterolatioNa de I'M-
mosphins et de Is ?der," in which he puts forward • new
theory on the inevitable periodical return of a cataclysm
1 similar to that known wider the name of the Univereal De-
luge. The wither starts from certain facts, sours of whisk
are generally known, viz. —l. That the isothermal lines of
the highest temperature are unequally distnbuted between
northern and southern hemispheres, the spans they occupy in
the former being about the double of that which they occupy
south of the equator, so that the southern hemisphere is con-
siderably colder, especially towards the pole, than the north-
ern one; 2, That the accumulation of ice at the wank,
pole Is much more couriderable than at the northern ; 3.
That the earth performs the shortest portion of its revolution,
viz., that nearest bathe perihelion, much more rapidly than
the other, and at that period of the year which comprise. the
autumn and winter of the northern bends/dom. He then
proceeds to establish that the southern and northern head-
sphere@ must be alternately submerged at lawn's Mahout
10,601 years, and that, as that of the south is now under
the wane, is that of the north will be submerged.
HOSTICULTURS.—There are about sixteen societies
for the pursuit of horticulture among the working classes of
the suburbs of London. At the simnel dinner of one of
them, the t, Tower Hamlet. Amateur Chrysanthemum
Society." about 701. was distributed as prizes, acc., smog
the members for their skill in the production of this very
attractive lower, it being a great favourite, and the last
flower of the anon. Afer the usual hens were given and
received, Mr. S. Broom. PALS., gardener to the Inner
Temple, was presented with a handsome silver snuff-hoz,
with • suitable inscription. as a teetutionisi of their appro•
elation of his assistance and instrueon in a scheme for
enabling the trotting i law, with their fatbites, to enjoy •
varied and beautiful flower show at a small cost.
EXPLOSION OF FULMINATING POWDER Is BIR-
XINOHANI.—On Saturday morning en exploiecio of this den-
Remus compound took place on the premiers of Mr. Atoka,
oolonrineker, Little Green-lanes, Mr. Ilia., it appeals,
manufactures this detonating powder for penman= otin.
makers, the prorate being carried en s
nip a sited in the rear of
his dwelling-house, and a quantity bgeft in the shed
drying an saneness took place, the roof of the building end
a length of 2-5 yards of the building being thrown down.
Fortunately no person we. in the building at the time of the
occurrence, and no accident to life took place.
FIRE ON BOARD SHIP.—The Parthiau, brig, of
Sunderland, beloneing to 31re. Simpson, of that pare, was
discovered to be on fire on Tuesday morning while lying in
the south dock. She was soon towed Into the north tidal
basin, and the Ste. after some exertions, was extinguinsed.
The captain lon his clothe., nautical instruments, &c., as
oleo did the mate. The fire originated near the adds neva,
madams confined to the after part of the ship. Some of the
beams and timbers, and the cabin furniture, are destroyed.
The dock fire engine was POOll nom/side, and after pouring
a quantity of water os the llamas wee sactessnal in putting
them out.
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