The Express.
London, England, 1860-10-26 00:00:00

THE ATROCIOUS MURDER IN IRELAND.

LIMERICK, WIDNESUAI WHIST.
The precise particulars connected with this atrocious and
abominable deed are still shrouded in mystery,notwithatand•
trig that every exertion has been used by the authorities and
relatives of the victim of agrarisu ferocity to throw light
upon this mysterious occurrence, which has spread dismay
in every circle. An inquest was held yesterday seem-
ing at Ayle, on the charred remains of the deceased ; the
jury being sworn to hold their inquisition upon the " sup-
posed body of Alderman Wilson Sheehy." As I have
already stated, the rumours of the murder and the mutila-
tiou of the body were conflicting up to the time I wrote on
last night. The Coroner, Mr. Canny, was assisted in his
inquiry by the resident magistrate of the district, the sub-
inspector, and Dr. Sullivan. According to the testimony
it appeared that the deceased returned horns from Lime-
rick about half-past six o'clock on Monday evening, and
amerced himself up to dinner time superintending opera-
tions on his farm, and, as was usual, most convenient
and loom with his workmen, to whom, as well as
his tenantry generally, be was most obliging and accom-
modating. And here it may be right to contradict state-
ments which have got general cireWation, to the effect that
be had taken legal proceedings to eject tenants from the
lode of which he became possessed (over 5/0 acres), under
purchase in the Licumbereal Estates Court. Ho never
either notioed or ejected a tenant, but he had proceeded at
Killaloe Sessions against a herd for trespass and overholding
possamion, and succeeded iu the case. It is worthy of his
character to record that his only failing was that Le talked
too loudly, sad perhaps too strikingly at public boards, and
it may he, as regarded the unwarrantable sets of Roman
catholic priests in matters unconnected with religion, which
did not conduce (although a Roman catholic himself) to make
Lima favourite with that chum. On this subject I shall not
dwell further—time will reveal partieulars. The result of the
coroner's inquest after the examination of Doctor Sullivan,
was that the deceased was murdered, but by whom un-
known. The body was not found in an upright position, but
upon the ground, in the oeutre of the floor, has assailants
having forced open a hack door, and shot down their vic-
tim, after which they set fire to the house and nearly con-
sumed the body, the hertharnis,and left lug having been al-
most entirely consumed except, as have already stated is
a former communication by telegraphic despatch to-day, a
piece of the Lase of the skull which retained a portion of
the brain. To-day the trunk of the body was brought into
Limerick, and the remains of the unfortunate gentleman,
who was possessed of much wealth, and unmarried, will be
privately interred to-morrow at Dunarnan, near Adam,
In this county.
Six wrests have Leen made on suspicion.

(From the Limerick Reporter.)
LATIR PAITIOULASS.—Fruiu later aocouats it is inferred
that the cause was not accidental. It is stated that other
portions of the body have Leen discovered in other parts el
the cottage at Ayle. With what truth this is stated we
have not as yet any means of ascertaining, nor can we em-
body all the nunours that prevail in relation to thiseventful
and unparalleled tragedy. It appears for certain that with
Wills of the tenantry he was on hostile terms • and being at
all times very out-spoken—indeed, unfortunately for himself,
too much so—lie may have uttered threats which he had no
intention whatever of carrying into effect. It in bruited
abroad that he menaced some of the Waist. with eviction ;
but of this we have no absolute certainty. The property
in question is mountainous, and the crops this year have
been late, and by no means remunerative to the tillers of
the soil. Poverty, to a great extent, has premdled there ;
but the prospects thin season are more dismal than they
hail been for several previous seasons. It is further alleged
that after the ploughmen left Alderman Sheehy last
night, some persons proceeded to blot to remonstrate with
him, and that high words emoted ; that a scuffle and blows
were the consequence; and that ultimately Alderman Sheehy
WWI killed in the melee, and that to conceal the fact an
attempt was made to burn the body. We do not vouch for
the accuracy of this statement ; we give it as it has reached
us. Again, it is alleged that Alderman Sheehy WAX reading
in bed, and that the curtains took tire ibut this is impro-
bable. He was extremely temperate in his habits, seldom,
if at all, indulging in drink. No doubt there will be the
most vigorous and searching investigation into all the awful
particulars of an event which, as we have so often observed,
has had no patella! in our remembrance, and which, whilst
it causes the deepest consternation among all, is more
deeply and acutely felt by his moat numerous and highly
respectable relatioas and friends in the city and county of
Limenck. It is also said that Le died intimate, his nearest
relatives being two highly respectable married sisters.

THE NOTTINGHAM IPORONRIZS.-COMMITTAL

OP TAIT.

Yesterday morning, Mr. William Tait, jeweller and
bill discounter, was brought up, on remand, before the
mayor mid borough magistrates at Nottingham, charged
with uttering a forged bill of HIM t2i.
Other evidence was offered, and the magistrates re-
tired to consult. Upon their re-appearance, the mayor said
that the prisoner would stand committed to take his trial
et the seat anises.

.TAI RICE= ATTEMPTED MURDER REAL Llama.— I
Oa Wednesday, at the Leeds Town-hall, John Keeworthy
Apia underwent examination, on the charge of hub(
ausulted Mr. Stephen Lupton, shopkeeper, Armley-hall,
near Leeds, with intent to teenier. Mr. Scott, surgeon,
stated that Mr. Lupton was now favourably progressing,
and no dangerous symptoms were to be apprehended, and
that he was so far recovered as to be able to undergo
further examination. Mr. Granger appeared fur the pu-
mper, and said he did not intend to crees-examine Mr.
Lupton, bat if a further examination were taken he might
think a cross-examination necessary. It was then enungod
that Mr. Lupton should be examined et his owe house this
morning. There was only one witness examined on Wed-
nesday, her evidence being simply to corroborate the
statement made at a previous examination, that the pri•
loner was seen, on the morning ou which Mr. Lupton was
assaulted, coming from New Wortley towards Bruton
Royde. The prisoner was then renraudesl until to-day, when
the case, it is expected, will be concluded.
JEWEL ROBISHRY AT BoUTHAMPTON.—An impu-
dent robbery was committed at Me Neer's, a jeweller, in
the Hight-street, Southampton, yesterday. The dour of
Mr. Peglees shop is at the upper side, and the goods
in the window are enclosed in a glass case The counter,
which is at the lower end of the shop, doer not reach down
to the glare ruse. In the case there were several thousands
of pounds worth of goods, and near the centre against the
shop window was a tray of 4r, rings, worth about 8001.,
menially of diamond, opal,f emerald, ruby, sapphire,. and
other gems, mounted u hoops, clusters, mid in single
stones. This tray was formed of a fiat oval shaped cushion
about eight inches ley by four broad, in which
die shanks of all the rings were stuck, and
it was full en arm's length from the door of
the cam. The case is opened by a leek sear the
counter, and then it slides towards the shop door. It would
appear that a party of jewel robbers must have watched
, when the shopmen were busy, and then entered the shop.
I A fentsle thief, with au extended crinoline dram, probably '
had the case opened to inspect some articles of jewellery,
and stood between the counter and the cueewith her back
to the latter, to els wine the goods, which had been liken
oat for inspection, and Urea mane ono concealed by the cri-
noline thrust in Me arm and took out thu tray. In taking
the tray out of the mu one of the riugs, worth about 40/.,
dropped, owing to the shank being thud!, and was found
among sums brooches in the case. A large number of per-
sons had entered Mr. Peglefs shop during the day, many of
whom were strangers, but the abupmen have not the
slightest idea as to who you'd have been the thieves.
Although there wrre individual nap in other trays of more
value thou any ono in the stolen tray, the latter was the
na.et one in the tam. The tray was missed at
halt-pant four in tio. afttrooon, ear Out it was stolen in open
day.

LAW INTELLIGENCE.
(THIS DAY.)

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.
(Before Mr. Oommisnoter Fame)

The bankrupt, a le;Liba7seller, of Hampstead-road,
plied for bas certificate. Deb* 7841. ; asesta, 4.501.
Mr. Lioklater, fur the aaagueel,offered no opposition.
The official assignee thought the bankrupt rather an object
of compaalion than complaint. The failure had arisen
from the bankrupt accepting too largely.
Mr. Butler, on behalf of the bankrupt, premed for a
second clam certificate.
His Honour granted an immediate certificate of the second
class.

12f at MITCHELL,.

The bankrupt, a draper and tallyrnan, at Tunbridge
Wells, having failed to surrender, was ordered to be pro
claimed.

The bankrupt wee a merchant in Great Winchederstreet.
This was the examination meeting. The liabilities are
large, upwards of 36,0001. ; the assets, consisting chiefly of
consignments to India, have as yet realised very little,
though some mouths have elapsed since the bankruptcy.
Mr. Maynard for the assignees, and Mr. Linkkiter for
the bankrupt, agreed on an adjournment for three months,
it being stated by the official assignee that nothing could be
done towards winding up the estate until accounts were re.
ceived from India.

Ono of the assignees charged the bankrupt with making
preferential payments, and objected on that ground to the
continuance of the allowance (M. a week).
Mr. Linklater said the allegation of preferential payments
was entirely denied by the bankrupt. and might be disposed
of in a few minutes. As the adjournment was for so long a
period, he did not object to a reduction of the allowance.
His Honour said it appeared that all the official assignee
had received was 1501. ; and of this one-half had already
gone in the bankrupt's allowance. He must certainly re-
duce the allowance by one-half.

IN RR COLNELL.—ADJUDICATION.
The bankrupt, Charles Cornell, merchant, of Rochester,
and of Melbourne, recently petitioned the court under the
arrangement clauses, attributing his difficulties to the
want of remittances from the colony and to losses
on consignments. He owes 40,000 f. A composition of
12n. 6d. m the pound was offered, but was not agreed to.
It was stated that there were amets in Melbourne of
20,000 f., and that the claims of creditors there did not
exceed 6,000 f.
The matter was to-day turned into bankruptcy. The
prowe,.&np will be before lir. Commissioner Evans. Messrs.
ole and Thrum. are the solicitors under the bankruptcy.