The Express.
London, England, 1867-08-21 00:00:00

CRAYFORD,

KENT, TUESDAY NIGHT.

.1 shocking occurrence happened here this even-
ing. resulting in the death of a young woman and the
al rest of the young man by whom she was shot.
At a quarter past 6 o'clock a man named Frederick
Skinner, aged twenty-six, employed as a stoker at
Crayford Gas Works, left his work and went
seer to a beer-shop opposite ; and, as be bad
f,oluestly done before, commenced " Larking " with
pulling about a single young woman named Eliza
living with her mother in the neighbourhood. He
ultimately whirled her into the brew-house, and they fell
into an inner and lesser room leading from tho brew-
house. The young woman fell undermost, and the
Man Skinner fell on top of her. In three or four minutes
after he was heard to say,' I'll shoot you, Eliza," and the
report of a gun was heard, on which the neighbours rushed
to the spot and found gunpowder smoke issuing from the
porn, the young woman dead on the floor, with part other
head blown away and her hat and hair in flames. A woman
'wiled Haywood took Skinner by the ahoulders, and said,
Fred.what have you done ?" and he replied, " I have shot
poor Eliza'; after which he bad several severe fits, which
threatened to terminate his life. The police and Dr.
lirantliani were immediately sent for, and the latter
stated that the death of the unfortunate young woman had
been instantaneous. Skinner was taken into custody by
Sergeant Reynolds, 13 li, and a constable named Tungate.
Os the road to Bexley police-station, Skinner said the de-
ceased young woman got hold of the gun, and he took it
from her ; and, believing it to be unloaded, he pointed it at
her, and pulled the trigger twice without any effect, but on
being pulled a third time the gun went off and shot her
dead. It afterwards transpired that the gun had been
previously loaded, capped, and planed in the little room to
be in readiness to shoot birds from the fruit trees by amen
named liowkett, living at the beer-house.
The prisoner will be examined before a magistrate, and
an inquest will be held on the body of the deceased.

CRICKET.

THE OVAL.
SURREY V. BUSSI.X.-(/111.7RN.)

This match was finished to-day, the remaining Sussex
wicket being disposed of in a quarter of an hour, daring
which 10 overs were bowled by Sewell, Bristow, and
Ilortlock. John Lillywhite, after adding five to his over-
night's score, was bowled by Bristow. Stubberfield was
mused at short-leg, and took out his bat for two. Three
byes were also scored, and at 12.35 Surrey had won the
match by 71 runs. The following is the full wore :

BUIREY.
First [minas. Second Instep.
Humphrey b Jas. Lillywhile 7 e Pelham bJ• Lilly-
...

. . __..
white --.
7
Jopp b Jas. Llllywhlts
Twiny b Stubberfield
Grbllth cJ. Llllywhlte, b Soutberton 0 c Wells b Souther-

ortiock D boatherto• .

5 c Panto b Souther-
ton 0

St. J. Bonltbse, Esq., c Southerton,
b Jas. Llllywhlte
Stephenson c Smith, b Southerton.. 26 c and b Sontherton 12
Lillywhlte. b Stabberleld.. 1 cSoutherton b Pet.
ham

W. J. CoUyer. Fag., a Smith, b boa-
Marton

0 c Payne b Souther-
ton
Bristow, not out
Buckle c Stubberteld, b Soutberton 11 not out 0
b 3 bl, I.b 2 3
Total

Total
SUSSEX.

Shit Second Inniorte.
C. Smith, Tag., b Griffith
Payee. Boultbee b Mortluck ll b Sewell SY
Mick, b Bristow 1 c Boultbee b Brie-

tow
Bob. V. G. Pelham, c and.b Bristow 1$ c Pooley b Bristow 6
C.C. Ewhonk, Fay., c and b Mortiock 6 st rooter b Griffith 22
James Lillywhite, b Bristow l2l Demon 4
eltuhrood, b Bristow 2 b Sewell l7
Jobe Lillywhite, o Pooley b Bristow 1 b Bristow 36
Wells, not oat
.ostberton, c Houltbee 0 Mortiock
Stubbertlehl, b Mortlock
bl, 1-b fl, n-b 1 6 b 1,, Lb 1 4

Total B6 Total 146

THE PROJECTED REFORM BANQUET.—At a meet-
ing of the Reform Fete and Banquet Committee, held last
night, Mr. George Potter, the chairman, mid there was every
reason t, believe Messrs. Gladstone, Bright, Kill, Torreon
sod other liberal leaders would accept the invitations that
bad been sent them. The committee resolved to commence
arrangements for holding their fete at the Crystal Palace
during September.
ROYAL HORTICTTLTURAL SOCIETY. —At a gene-
ral meeting of the Society, held yesterday, Mr. W.
Wilson Saunders, F.R.S. in the chair, the following
candidates were elected Fellows :—Mr. Myles Fenton, and
Ear. W. Kingsley. The Taunton Dean Horticultural and
Floricultural Society was admitted into union. Some fine
specimens of hollyhock, from Mr. Clutter, Klima anratum,
he., from Mr. Bull, were exhibited, and a box of cut
blooms of Mancha' Niel rose from Mr. Haynes attracted
great admiration.

ATIENIPT---7; MURDER A SOLICITOR.—An extra-
ordinary awe came before the niagistrates at Petworth, on
Monday. Mullens William Harrison a farmer, was charged
with stabbing and wounding Mr. George Wells Snell, a
solicitor, with intent to kill him. Mr. Johnson, of Mid-
burst, appeared for the prisoner. The prosecutor said he
PSI a solicitor, practising for Mr. F. W. Snell, of George-
street, Mansion-house, London. On Thursday last a court
was held for the manor of Basham Buckfold, by Mr. Raper,
the steward, who called the court for the purpose of his
(witness) applying that his client, a Mr. Henry Wakeford,
!night be admi'ted tenant of • farm called Buckfold-
farin, which he claimed as heir.at-law of John Wake-
ford, and of which the prisoner waa the present tenant.
Witness then proceeded :—" I stated mycase tothe steward,
and as I was doing so prisoner cams in. Mr. Raper shook
hands with him. I heal my documentary evidence, and
sou about to go on with my cue. I was standing in front
of a sofa, sod the prisoner was sitting almost in front of
me to my right hand. All at once I saw the prisoner over
me with en open knife. I lifted my left hand up. Almost
like a flash of lightning the knife came into me—it felt to
me as if it passed inside my shirt collar. He struck me
three times. The first stab cut my hand ; the second caused
a wound in my shoulder. I lost much blood from the wounds."
Witness added thathe wu•solicitor in enaction against the
prisoner three years ago for ejectment from Buckfold-farm,
which action was withdrawn. Dr. Roger Turner, who had
attended the prosecutor, described the wounds. The one
ou the thumb was half an inch deep ; that on the shoulder
measured one inch and seven-eighths in extent. Had the
latter wound been perpendicular instead of horizontal, it
might have caused instant death. There was great loss
blood, and be at first regarded the wound as dangerous,
because of erysipehis. Mr. R. Blagdon, solicitor, coroner
for West Sussex, proved witnessing the assault and taking
the knife away from the prisoner. The prisoner was very
mach excited, and said as the law would give him no pro-
tection he must take it into his own hands. He was com-
mitted for trial.

CAB Aci IDENT.—Yeeterday, as a four-wheeled
a, containing three ladies, was being driven down Chan-
-o'7-lane, the horse suddenly took fright and started off at
full gallop. The driver, though once or twice jerked al-
test over the horse's back, contrived to keep firm hold of
,b^ reins, but had little power ovet his frightened animaL
When opposite the Mitre Tavern both hind wheels of the
vehicle flew off, one of the doors was torn completely
"41, and bounded on to the pavement, and some portions
of the body of the cab were stove in. The occupants, who
Lad the presence of mind to retain their seats quietly, were
retracted without having sustained any injury beyond a
itrtre shaking.
A FEMALE AERONAUT AT SEA.—During the
hte on the 15th, at Marseilles, Madame Poiteviu made a
billoon ascent, but the wind suddenly veering round she
**a blown out to sea, and only escaped by means of a
Tr' k-1 which went out expressly after her. The balloon
Ras nnin lured
THE PRUSSIAN ARMY. —At present the Prussian
army is distributed among 273 garrisons, the great nui.jo-
„l.l7 of which, namely, 229, are in the former provinces.
'then cronies Hanover, which reckons 17 ;
ih• III; Electoral Heine, 7 ; Nassau, 3 ; and Frankfort,
There are now in the newly-acquired countries 44,840
Mel to wit, M regiments of infantry, 48 squadrons of
cavalry, batteries of artillery, 3 battalions of *harms,
d of sappers, and 3 of the military train.

ARRIVAL OF GRAIN &c., INTO LONDON BY WATER
CARRIAGE THIS WERE.

Wheat Darby. Milt. Oats. Flour.
ets. an. gra. gm brit
MU& and Scotch 19C .. 510 110
Portdopt lO2OO 2820 siio iio
Total
_1 2820 I 810 9060 2120 2120

Maize, MOO.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.
(THIS DAY.)
(NT fiILEORAPII.;
(nom OUR OWN coußzsrommer.)

The market quiet. Sales proLably 8,000 or 10,000 balm.
MINCING-LANE.—(THIS DAY.)

SrGAR.—The market continues in the same dull state u
previously reported; the limited business transacted is at
prices in favour of buyer. The private sales include
Jamaica, 30s. to 325., and clued Manilla 30a. Refined—
dried goods are dull of sale at the recent decline. Pieces
steady. . . .

COMA —The parcels in auction continue to realise the
valuations. Plantation Ceylon triage. 255. to 43e.; good
765.
ordinaryW. , 675. 6d. to 6.9 e. ; low middling and middling,
to 84a. 6d .

TILL —At the public sales fully previous prices are paid.
Blackish leaf and common to fair Kabiows sold at
to Is. Id. ; medium to line, le. 71 to 2.5. ; scented orange
Pekoe, Is. 031 to la. 7d.
Faurr.—The market for new Valencia continues very
steady.
Rtcs.—No sales reported.
Rum.—A few casks of Jamaica sold at full prices; 30
puns. Leeward. at le. 7d. to la. 81, and Demerara at
. _

Siirrents.-1,200 bags sold at firmer prices ; refraction
4 and 51, at lils. 6d. to 18s. 9d., cub.
Corrox.—A fair amount of business is doing, but prices
are slightly easier.
HIM P ♦xD JUTE remain steady.

TALLOW MARKET.—(THIS DAY.)
The market is quiet. Town tallow is quoted 445. 9d.;
Petersburg Y.O. on the spot, old, 4.55. ; ditto, new,
455. 9d. ; August to September, Os. 6d. to 9d. ; October
to December, 46e. 6d. to 9d. ; December, 465.

BOROUGH HOP MARKET.—(THIS DAY.)
Mews. Pattenden and Smith report that the trade
remains quiet at Monday's prices. From the plantations
there is nothing fresh to report.

The Bishop of Rochester has instituted the Rev.
Cornwall Smalley, M.A.. incumbent of St. Matthew, Bays-
water, to the rectory of Tburrock Perm, Essex.
THE SHEFFIELD SAWORINDEES. —SHEFFIELD,
AUGUST 20.—A public meeting was held to-night in
Paradise-square, called by the Rev. R. Stanton, to deliver
an address on the Sawgrinders' resolution. Mr. Stanton
proposed the following resolution, which was carried unani-
mously, and delivered a long address in justification of
his put and present conduct :—" That this meeting de-
clares that the resolutions passed by the Sawgrinders'
Union on the 13th are inimical to their own interest as •
Union, contrary to the basis of social law, • violation of
the laws of religion and morality, an outrage on humanity,
and • disgrace to the town, and it claims the right, and
feels it • duty, to call upon the Union to expel the two
members in question, and to offer an apology to the town
for the evil and disgrace it has brought upon it."
LONDON GENERAL OMNIBUS COMPANY (LIMITED).
—From the report of the directors, burned to-day, it ap•
pears that there was • loss of 45011. on the working of the
half-year ending June 30, diminished by the balance car.
ried forward from the previous half-year and by dividend
on Consols and interest on bank balances to 1,3151. There
being, however, • general reserve fund of 32,5001.
available for dividend, it is recommended that • dividend
at the rate of 5 per cent per annum, shall be declared
out of that fund. This will take 14,852/. 10s., leaving •
balance still remaining to the credit of the general re-
serve fund of 17,647/. The loss on the working is attri-
buted in • greet degree to the high price of provender as
compared with 1866 and 1865, and the directors express
their oonfidenoe that there is no cause for anxiety as
regards the future.