The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-04-18 00:00:00

THE CRIMEAN MILITARY ENQUIRY

Yesterday, the board re-assembled at the usual hour.
Lord Lucan was again dulled. He stated that two horses
went to the stores for provisions, one to carry provisions
and the other to carry a man. It would have been improper
to have allowed a dragoon to walk at that time, on account
of the bad state of the roads. This concluded Lord Lucan's
examination by Colonel Tullogh.

COMMISSARY-GENERAL FILDER'S CAS

Mr. Filder complained that Lord Lucan, in quoting
letters from him to his lordship, had refrained from referring
to his replies, and had made incomplete quotations, which
were calculated to mislead the board. Lord Lucan's com-
munications were mostly in reference to the inefficiency o'
the commissariat officers, and not to the deficiency of
supplies. Lord Cardigan, in his defence before the Sebes.
topol committee, had stated his satisfaction with hi:
commissariat officers, and Lord Lucan had admitted tha
the heavy brigade was as well foraged as the light brigade
so that it would appear that the heavy brigade could not
have been badly foraged.
In reply to a question from the board, Mr. Filder said
it was the duty of the Admiralty to provide wharfage.
Lord Lucan was then heard in reply to Mr. Filder's
statements. lie admitted that he had said in a conversation
with Lord Raglan, that the light and heavy cavalry were
equally foraged, but he added at the same time that he was
dissatisfied with both.
Mr. Crookshank was then called and examined before
Mr. Filder, as to the method of filling up vouchers. He
stated that the vouchers she wed both the amount required
and the amount that was supplied. It was not the practice
to sign them before the quantity was supplied.
Colonel Tulloch was next examined, and in reply to
questions from Lord Lucan, stated that the examination of
witnesses before the commissioners in the Crimea,
commenced on the 16th of March, and terminated
on ;he 30th of May. The commissioners had in-
structions only with respect to circumstances that occurred
in the Crimea, and General Airey was examined after the
return of the commissioners, because they could not finish
his examination in the Crimea. Colonel Gordon had an
opportunity of reviewing and correcting his report in Eng-
land, and he was examined in England principally as to
the clothing of the army. General Airey and Colonel
Gordon were examined in England, on the responsibility of
the commissioners, and not at the suggestion of the Govern-
ment. He did not think it necessary to examine Lord
Lucan. The commissioners examined every offioer whose
name was in a list, furnished by Lord Raglan. Sir J.
151`Neille was his (Colonel Tulloch's) senior, and conse-
quently directed what proceedings should be taken.
When asked by Lord Lucan upon what authority he
stated that the report had been sanctioned by Government,
Colonel Tulloch produced a letter from Lord Panmure, to
the effect that, though the Government desired to place this
investigation entirely in the hands of the board, they were
prepared to defend the conduct of the commissioners where-
ever it might be impugned.
In reply to a question from the board, Colonel Tulloch
promised that, at the next meeting, he would lay before the
board other letters, giving the sanction of the Government
to the report of the commissioners.
The board then adjourned.

EXTRAORDINARY CHARGE AGAINST A POOR
LAW GUARDIAN.

An information was laid before the Ormskirk magistrates
yesterday, which charged Mr. Joseph Stoner, one of the
guardians of the poor for the Ormskirk Union, in fabricating a
nomination paper in favour of himself, at the late election
of guardian for the township of Rufford. Mr. Wright, clerk
of the beard of guardians, appeared in support of the charge,
and Mr. Snowball, solicitor, of Liverpool, appeared for Mr.
Stoner. Mr. Wright said that he regretted to state that the
principal witness for the prosecution, Henry Bridge, of
Rufford, upon whose written information the board had
authorised him to proceed in the rase, was not present, but
he would prove the serving of the summons upon him. Police
officer 156 deposed that he left a summons to attend at
Bridge's house on Tuesday, but Bridge was not at home.
Another officer deposed that he had scea Bridge that morning,
and the latter bad told him that he had received the
summons, but cuuld not attend, as he was a col-
lecter of taxes, and had to go over to Chorley that
day to pay over his moiety of the taxes. Mr. Snowball
said this was merely a trumpery excuse, for another tax col-
lector from the same district was then in court, and Bridge
might have gone over to Chorley any other day. The fact was,
he said, that the man was afraid to appear, and commit perjury.
Ho warmly protested against the injustice of putting Mr,
Stoner to great expense in defending the charge brought
against him, and then not producing one single witness or an
information sworn upon oath to support it. Mr. Wright asked
for the case to be remanded, or to withdraw the summons.
Mr. Snowball : "No, I beg your pardon ; we are acquitted.
We have been put upon our trial, and pleaded, and no evidence
offered against us." The summons was then dismissed, and
Mr. Stoner received the congratulations of his numerous
friends on the result of the case, when he appeared in the
street.

THE MURDER OF MRS. KELLY.

The adjourned enquiry into the circumstances attending
the murder of Mrs. Sarah Kelly, was held on Tuesday in the
sessions court-house, Moate, before Theobald Fetherstone,
Esq., coroner of the western district of Westmeath. Not-
withstanding that the crime was committed in the neigh-
bourhood of the town, but little interest seemed to be
manifested in the proceedings by the people, very few of
whom were present. Mr. Julian, crown solicitor, wee

present to watch the proceedings.
Mr. D. C. Heron, with Mr. W. Findlater, appeared on
behalf of Mr. George Strevens, who is in custody. The
brother of this gentl•:man was also in attendance.
Mr. Francis W. Brady, with Mr. Nesbitt, as solicitor,
appeared on behalf of the representatives of Mrs. Kelly.

The first witness called was the medical zentlerni,n, Dr.
Mathews, who had made a p opt modem examination of the
deceased, lie stated—l examined the body of the late Mrs.
Belly, and found very little in addition to what I had
already discovered, au.T. that was a portion of lead towards
the base of the brain; a gunshot wound in the head was
the cause of death.

Mary Grady, a girl of about sixteen years of age, called
and examined.—l recollect the day Ms. K.lly was mnr..
I was workinz in a field in the townl ind cf tallinz

I saw Mrs. Kelly, but I do not k"ow the hour ; it
was after dinner ; she remained a good time in the field,
but Ido not know how long. I was picking stones that
day. There were some little girls working in the field, as
well as some men. I did not see any one coming into the
field after Mrs. Kelly; I did not hear any shots. lam not
deaf. I saw Mrs. Kelly dead that day.
To a Juror : We ran away when Mrs. K Hy was shot ; we
were not far from Mrs Kelly when she was shot ; we were
ten perches from her, but not more.
The Coroner : Did you see any person coming into the

nem r
Witness : No ; we were working away, and when we
stood up to throw the stones into the barrow, we looked be-
hind us, and saw the two persons coming.
Juror: Did you see Mrs. Kelly then?
Witness : I saw her lying on the ground.
Juror : And where were the two men ?
Witness : They were coming to her.

Juror : And what did you see after that ?
Witness : Nothing, sir, There were several little girls
working with me in the field ; we saw Mrs. Kelly coming
into the field that day.
Who was walking with her ? [A. pause.] Mr. deorgti
Strevens; I do not know whether Mr. Strevens stopped neaf
her the whole time; he was walking up and down, to see
where the girls were picking the stones ; when we stood
up to throw stones into the barrow, we saw the men
coming out at the by-wall ; there is a gate near it ; they
were coming from the hill and going tmvards the railway ;
I don't know whether they were coming towards where Mrs.
Kt.lly was standing ; when we were a couple of yards off
we heard the shots, and that frightened us more and more;
I don't know if there was more than one shot ; I did not
look back when I heard the shot ; we did not go clear out
of the field ; I don't recollect how the men were dressed; I
don't know whether they had cloaks or coats on ; we went
back again and saw Mrs. Kelly ; she was lying with her
mouth down ; there was a great many neighbours round
her; Michael Norton, Mr. Dumas, and the herd was there;
I did not see Mrs. Kelly lifted off the ground; I do not
know if any person lifted her off the ground to see if
she was alive. _ _

Mr. Heron was then proceeding to cross-examine the
witness, but the Coroner said he did not think it was
necessary, as there was no person implicated, and his only
object was to ascertain the cause of death.
In explanation of the contradictions which appear in this
witness's testimony, it is right to state that they arose front
reluctance to give evidence, or front ignorance ; and the
impression of almost every person in court was, that she
knew a great deal more than she wished to tell. She had,
in the course of her examination, to be frequently reminded
tha she would be committed if she did not state what she
knew of the case.
The Coroner said that he thought the jury had sufficient
evidence as to the cause of death ; but, if they were not
satisfied, they could examine any other witnesses they

choose.
The Foreman : We are perfectly satisfied.
Mr. Heron enquired whether the coroner was going to
discharge the jury ?
The Coroner : Yes, after the finding.
Mr. Heron : The reason for my asking is, that I have an
application to make to discharge Mr. Strevens.
Coroner ! I have nothing to say to Mr. Strevens. I
merely came here to ascertain the cause of death, and that
is all I have to enquire into.
Mr. Heron : I understand the first day you sat that Mr.
Strevens was in court, that he then left the court, but 1 do
not know whether under your direction, and that he has
since been detained under your directions.
Coroner : llot under mine.
Mr, Julian here interposed and said, that Mr. Strevens
was in custody under a magistrate's warrant, and that the
coroner had not interfered at all in the matter.
Mr. Heron : If Mr. Strevens be in custody under a magic.'
trates warrant, I suppose there will be no difficulty in giving
us a copy of it.
Mr. Julian : I apprehend it is your right to have it. Mr.
Strevens is in custody of the Bridewell-keeper, and there
can be no difficulty in your getting access to that or any

document.
The jury then banded in the following verdict :
"We find that the deceased Sarah Kelly, came by
her death on Tuesday, April Bth, on he town land of
Ballinderry, parish of Kileumreagla, and barony of
Clonlonan, county Westmeath, from gun-shot wounds
inflicted by two persons unknown ; and we further find
that the said two persons are guilty of the murder of the said
Sarah Kelly." _ . . .

When the inquest had terminated, the magistrates
adjourned to their private room, for the purpose of consult-
ing on the measures most advisable to be adopted in
reterence to the parties in custody. Mr. Heron, with Mr.
Findlater, appeared for Mr. Strevens.
Attnr some discussion the matter was adjourned till
Monday next, the magistrates not thinking it expedient to
discharge Mr. Strevens, informations having been lodged
by Mr. Cronin that he expected to be able to procure
further evidence. It is thought that the magistrates will
then discharge Mr. Strevens from custody, unless some
evidence be adduced against him.. _ . . .

The reporter of the Freeman's Journal, having visited
the spot, writes :
The police have discovered in the house of some tenants
and others about the place, cloaks and other articles sup-
posed to have been worn by the murderers—a pair of
stockings soiled with earth, as though they had been worn
in the fields without shoes, a blunderbuss, and a gun cut
short and recently discharged. Two of the men in cus-
tody, they say, absented themselves from their work on
the evening of the murder, and appeared at the scene
soon after, tipsy. I may mention that the assassins were
observed on their way up to the field by an old man, who
states that they had on the cloaks, and that one was in
his stocking f6et, and the other barefooted. Two masons
building a wall lower down saw them at a distance before
the murder, and remarked to:each other they were odd-
looking women.

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