The Sun.
London, England, 1852-11-03 00:00:00

AWFUL MURDER IN DE.VOASHIRE.

A most barbarous and shocking murder was committed
at the village of Milton, in the parish of Buckleant Mo-
nachorurn, on Friday night or Saturday morning last.
This hamlet is situated etrout fcur miles south-west of
Tavistock, and about ten miles from Plymouth, and the
person murdered is a Mrs. Msry White, a vArioes, about
sixty years of age, who carried on a small huckster's
business, selling tea, cuff e, c andles, &e. The old lady
bore an excellent character for frugality end honesty.
She was last seen alive on Friday eight about eleven
o'clock, at which hour she was sitting up for a man
named William Glanville, who had gone to Tavistock,
and from whom she expected to receive some lees. Ira
the course of the evening she had called upon several of:
her neighbours to have a gossip, and about heir-rase,
ten she returned to her house. Shortly afterwards Glen-
ville brought her the lees, and after she had recrived
them he saw her no more. She lived in the house alone,
occupying the lower room of a somewhat miserable cot-
tage as her shop, and the up-stairs room seas her sleeping
apartment. In this room she had a large box, about
three feet loneh, and it: this she kept her money, which
was believed by all her neighbours to be considerable,
though no person has been as yet able to state tete
amount. Mrs White, the deceased, was a smart, active
woman, and although about sixty years of age, she wee
accustomed to milk one of her neigbour's cows. both
night and morning. On Saturday morning, therefore,
as she did not appear, about eight o'clock one of her
neighbours began to speak of its being odd than Mary
White had not come down; and shortly after nine one
or two of them tried the door. It was found t'aat the
door was locked, and that the key was not inside, where-
upon one of them got a ladder, and ascended to a win-
dow over the shop, about iii feet high, and having cut
the fastening, opened it, and crept into the chamber.
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ap-
parently 'lfs se
undisturbed,some o n
ranee in a calm sleep; but on coming close, and slightly
e lyi naged in
the the e
moving the clothes, he found that there eras an im-
mense gash in the throat, and that the person had
either committed suicide or had been murdered. Ho
immediately returned to the window, and descended
into the street, but so horror. stricken was he with what
he saw that ho thought it was a man, and not Mrs.
White, whom ho had known when living, but who was
so disfigured by the blood that was about her face that
he was unable to recognise her. This person, emmedi-
ately he had come down, ran over to Mr. Whete's, the
brother of the deceased, with whom also hers sn lived,
and there stated what he had seen. Young write team'
over, with others, to the house, and a shoemaker, named
Westlake, came along with White and one or two other
the
ed
convictionthi this
fact,bethena waThe party.
men, and Westlake broke open the door.
found all below undisturbed. They
pro-
ceeded up stairs, and one of the men wentst
airw
immediately .
eight
pulled down the bedclothes, and then as
floating;m° in a pool
presented itself. The poor womaainm
wosat literally ceverect
of blood; her head had been
on seeing her, se id that
rwardsdiscovered that
ifrtowmashehrisbmodoyth.
erl.-oulntg
wWir
aet,te
obirfoiliieewn open, and that all the
pence had been taken,
with other circumstaecee., led to
tmhceinryo. money-box had
ehxacdedpb been
nn
coupled
a most foul murder had born par-
iviellichkuppoucCl thatl
d Search was made for an in:Ammo:vat, but
petrate •
inflicted.und witht
nothing whatever
the :murder
could have
the murderer secreted himself in the bed..room,
behind the truckle bed, and that he had ob[ained admis-
sion into the cottage in the course of the evening , while
the deceased was out. Information was immediately
sent to the coroner, Mr. A. 13one, and at eleven o ' r;
juryon Monday morning a respectable ' c
I,e
was impanel ed,
and evidence taken, of which •in the above we have stated
the principal facts that were elicited. The eon. of the
deceased, a stolid person, seemed to regard the death of
his mother, under the circumstances,
with, to say the
least, great calmness. Mr Bone questioned him very
closely as to the quarrels that had occurred betwesn
himself and his mother. It is a singular fact tbist the
son went to Tavistock on Saturday for Merritt, and
asked him to come over to Milton, a; a woman had been
murdered, and it was some time before Merritt learned
that this " woman" was his own mother. In the course
of the day a man named Corber was taken into custody
on suspicion, bat was liberated, there being no evidence
to warrant his being detained. The investigation leas
emitinusd till seven in the evening, when, there being no
further evidence, the inquiry was adjourned till the 13th
inst. An application will probably be made to the Go-
vernment to offer a reward for the apprehension of the
murderee.

NEW IZAILWAY.—A company has been formed for
making a railway from Darlington to Barnard Castle.
It is to leave the Stockton end Darlington at a short
distance west of the Darlington station, a 2,3,
passing
Pierce Bridge, Gainford, and Newsham, will terminate
in Galsgate-strect, at Barnard Castle. The length wili
be 16 miles.
NUMEROUS SUDDEN DEATIIS.-0a Saturday Mr. Wn-i.
Baker held tour inquests in various parts of his district
upon persons who died suddenly. The previous day as
many him upon persons whose
d, t
corneredwere tinuktn b
et'nentyarily; and in the course of
tths i
hntiqdue sta
the week several similar cases came before the coroner,
They were both old and young who met their deaths
under these circumstances. Some were found in heti.
and some ou the floors of the rooms they occupied,

their representatives that has ever been
b a relieved from its recently protracted uncertainty as ' from
THSATE. 110YriikinL,wHt.1.stetlaTLIQEssTee.
and Manager •
to the ulterior designs contemplated by the DERBY ford'3d on all points relating to Free Trade. We
'farewell Season of Mr.
TlSteinljsa
EvEsriG.
HELIEU I sr Administration. A little time longer, and we shall carinot attempt to particularise the "good men and
ter, Leigh iSlurray, Ylowe, an , be enabled to fathom the long inscrutable mysteries ',rue " who attended, or the celebrities who were
The Immensely sueeeesfed now Comedy
LOVE' bYtiie_srs. B,
Wet Mrs. Stirling.
°f RICHELIEU
d •
the existing Government. A funeral pagemt must
317.t.teL;
Heine a'corn' eay of a NOVEL E,X,PEDIEN T.
fistof all carry the popular interest away from
y1;1.1 earpcetoitHe NYOJUORN.ELSI.FE'S IN DANGER.
atmosphereye
of Parliament in the direction of ,„te„
To conclude Kith J
vaults of St. Paul's Cathedral, in the centre of 'which
England is about to place with earnest care, side by
side with the remains of her greatest r .aval hero,
NELSON, those of her greatest military 'nero, WEL-
LINGTON. Afterwards, but not watil afterwards,
can we turn with tindistractedatter .tion to the debates
by
the venerable
and divisions taking place hard
Abbey at Westminster. Nobo':iy will feel inclined
to scrutinize very rigidly tte proceedings either in
the Lords or in the Commons, while the body of the
brave old warrior is reposing unintrgred in the
Castle at Walmer—safing alone tl.ose particular
proceedings which me.y have referf,nce to the obse-
quies of ARTHUR the first Duke of WELLINGTON.
Nobody, still more confidently may we assert this,
would feel for one moment d'lsposed to watch with
ordinary vigilance the nightly additions to the re-
cords of Ballard while the inanimate form of the
more doubtable soldier of England is lying in state
in the grand hell of Chelsea Hospital. Yet later on in
November there will be the immediate period of the
public funeral, upon the solemn pomp of which the
regard of the whole nation will be concentrated
to the temporary oblivion of the interrupted labours
of the Legislature. Thereafter we repeat, but not
until then, we shall have reached a breathing time,
in the course of which we may find leisure to listen
attentively to the more momentous discussions taking
[dace within the walls of the Imperial Legislature.
There is one reflection connected with the approach-
ing session, eminently calculated to prove in the
highest degree satisfactory to the population. Cock-
fighting, it is true, is illegal—but then there are hap-
pily still reserved for the enjoyment of her MAJESTY'S
lieges the rhetorical contentions and wordy squabbles
taking place nightly, at certain seasons of the year in
one or other of the illustrious Houses of her MA-
JESTY'S Parliament. At the particular period at
which we have now arrived, we have the delightful
prospect of a more than usually varied succession of
" sparring matches" between the legislative athletes
of the United Kingdom. For one thing—we may
rest confident of this, that, each in turn, the principal
Ministers of the Crown will find themselves
pitted against the ablest debaters of the Opposition.
The Earl of DERBY will have a hard
time of it, although he is among the category of the
Prime Ministers ruling the British Empire, osten-
sibly through the Lords instead of the Commons.
Mr. DISRAELI will, if possible, have a still harder,
being required to bear the brunt of the whole on-
slaught as leader of the popular branch of the Legis-
lature. The Earl of MALMESBURY, in the Upper
House, will have to explain away his concessions at
Florence, and to demonstrate that stringent measures
were really demanded by the circumstances of the case
for the future protection of the British North Ameri-
can Fisheries. Mr. WALPOLE will be required in his
turn to satisfy the conscience of the country that he
has been neither inactive nor precipitate in his arrange-
ments for the reorganization of the Militia. The
Duke of NORTHUMBERLAND will be compelled so far
to lay bare the secrets of the Board of Admiralty as
to satisfy the community that the old-fashioned habits
of indolence has been abandoned in the English dock-
yards in the presence of the tremendous preparations,
in the way of maritime improvements, now making
in the French dockyards, as may be readily seen by
a glance at the naval doings at Rochefort. Inquiries,
no less eager and searching, will, doubtless, be shortly
addressed in due course to Sir Joust PARINGTON and
Mr. HERRIES, to Lord JOHN MANNERS and to Mr.
HENLEY, to the Hon. AUGUSTUS STAFFORD and to
Mr. CHRISTOPHER—in short, to every one of the pro-
minent Members in the DERBY Government. Out of
all these investigations we may anticipate, conse-
quently, not only a large amount of amusement,
but a considerable store of instruction, as to the
course which has already been pursued, and as to that
which is likely to be pursued in the development of
the hitherto veiled policy of a hastily constructed, but
we trust enlightened, Administration.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
'Under the Mfglagement of Madame VeStriS.
THIS EVENING, Nov. 3,
ll be performed MARRIED DAUGHTERS AND YOUNG
IitTSBANDS. Principal characters by Messrs. Roxby,F. Matthews,
Baker, and Suter ; Mrs. r. Matthews, Miss Julia St. George, Miss
M. 011Wer, AIM Fanny Baker, and Miss Martindale.
To be followed by THE GOLDEN FLEECE. Ja3oll, Miss Julia
st• George; Medea, Madame Vestris.
After which, TAKING BY STORM.
To conclude with A HOUSE OUT OF WINDOWS. Characters
by Paul Potter sold Mr. Robert Rosby.
Sole Agent for the Private Boxes, Mr. W. Allcroft, 15, New
Bond street.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII.
Open for the Season.
Proprietor, Mr. B. Webster ; Directress, Madame Celesta.
THIS EVENING
The fele'brated Drama of THE GREEN BUSIIES. or a Dandred
Years Ago. by Madame Celeste, Miss Weolgar, Messrs. Iloney,
Paul Bethbr€l, Emery, &c.
To cocelcde kith the Historical Drama of JACK SHEPPARD.
Tack, airs. Keeley ; Blueskin, Mr. Paul i:ediord.
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ROYAL Ntui,-,'Ess's TILE kTItE, OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management et Mr. C. Kean.
TIIIS EVENINii
Will be performed (sixth time) a new and original Play, in five
acts, by Westland Marston, Esq, entitled ANSE BLAKE. Prin-
cipal characters by Messrs. C. Kean, W. Lacy, Addison, and Ches-
ter ; Mrs. Winstanley, Mrs. Daly, and Mrs. C. Kean.
To be followed by the Comedy of SWEETHEARTS AND WIVES.
Principal characters by Messrs. Wright, J. Vining, Addison, Chester,
and Cathcart ; Misses Murray, Leclerq, Daly, and Mrs. Daly.
To conclude with THE SPITALFIELDS WEAVER.

obliged to forward apologies in place of personally
exhibiting their devotion to the cause, their name was
legion ; and it is sufficient to say that the Free
Trade Hall was crowded to suffocation, every avail-
able spot being densely packed, there being more than
three thousand persons present assisting in the de-
monstration, and lending their moral weight to the
firm and:unyielding resolution thereby expressed. It
is needless to say that there was the most perfect
unanimity, that no difference of opinion disturbed the
harmony that should prevail among those assembled
for one common object—and that of the most patriotic
description—viz., to preserve the rights of the people
intact, and to prevent a reimposition of the odious
tribute so long paid by " the many" to " the few"—
by the over-toiled operative and intelligent artisan to
increase the wealth and stimulate the pride of " the
territorial aristocracy."

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AsTLErs ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
proprietor and Manager, Mr. W. Batty.
Th. second Night of the Dramatic Season.
On MONDA November 1, and during the week, will be pro-
duced the re flippodramatic Spectacle, entitled THE BRIDE OF
GOLCONDA.; or, the Genus of the Ring—supported by Messrs.
I,,taddocks, Danavilie, Dolman, Smith, Craddock, Johnson, and
uk,berts ; Mesdames Fenton, 11PLean, Lydia Pearce, &c.
To be succeeded by a brilliant Routine of Equestrian Achieve.
meats of Scenes in the Arena.
To conclude with the popular Farce of MISCHIEF MAKING.
scag3 Manager, Mr. W. West. Doors open at Half--Hpast Six
o'clock; Box-office open from Eleven to to Four daily. Half Price
at half-past Eight.

The veteran Chairman of " the League," the honest
and consistent GEORGE WILSON, took the chair. It
was an honour well earned by his former services—
and one which we believe will never be withdrawn by
a Manchester meeting from the general who led them
from their earliest organization, when seven men
assembled in a small back room, until the final
triumph of the noble cause in which they were
engaged. He might indeed refer with pride to
his antecedents—the very place of meeting must
have excited emotions of no ordinary character,
and the reorganisation of the body which sprung
into vigorous and matured existence the moment a
necessity for its action appeared to manifest itself,
27,0001. being collected within twenty-five minutes,
which was subsequently increased within a few days
to over 70,0001., proved that.the same spirit still sur-
vived in the hearts of the survivors of that faithful
band. The next post of honour was justly accorded
to RICHARD COBDEN, who seldom appeared to greater
advantage. It was the subject on which he bad
gained his ancient laurels, and he proved himself
worthy of his former reputation. Sir WILLIAM
CLAY, Lord GODERICII, and Messrs. BRIGHT, KEOGH,
BERKELEY, MILNER GIBSON, and CHEETHAM, also
spoke earnestly and impressively, and at a
late hour the proceedings terminated; proceed-
ings which will long be remembered, not only
in Manchester or in Lancashire, but through-
out the entire length and breadth of the land,
which will strike terror into the Protectionists, if any
are yet to be found, and give courage to the advocates
for the removal of every existing restriction on the
trade and commerce of the country.

There has been an unusual dearth of political
banquets this season. This fact can easily be ac-
counted for. The worthy bucolics who were always
ready to " eat and drink" for the good of their coun-
try, and who found a dismal consolation in hearing
gloomy tales of the certain ruin awaiting in the first
instance all persons engaged in agricultural pursuits,
and eventually, the entire community, including
those short-sighted individuals who were so unrea-
sonable as to object to the imposition of a bread-tax,
were ditcouraged at the irrevocable abandonment of
" Protection" by her MAJESTY'S Ministers, while
the leaders—the stars who visited the provinces—
astonishing and delighting the rustics by the bril-
liancy of their oratory, and the uncompromising
assertion of the propriety and expediency of a Corn-
law, had many reasons for avoiding such ga-
therings. They could no longer affect to,believe in
the possibility of a resuscitation of the defunct monster
That would scarcely go down with the most credu-
lous sample of rural simplicity. Nor would it have
been very politic for those who either are in actual
enjoyment of, or are panting for, a participation in
the loaves and fishes. It was, therefore, probable
that they might have to "swallow" something more
than the viands for the general use ; and that broken
or neglected pledges would prove much less palatable
than the mighty joints of beef and mutton, the burning
tankards of potent ale, or the brandied . sherries or
fiery port, set aside the consumption of the sturdy
yeomen. Some few had nerve sufficient to meet the
disappointed farmers, hut such conduct was the ex-
ception, and not the rule. And, generally speaking,
the eating and drinking was devoted to the advance-
ment of agricultural knowledge, or the improvement
of stock. The melancholy fact being, at last, ad-
mitted, that farmers must look to their own exertions
for success, and not to any Legislative miracle that
could be performed in their favour.
On the other hand, the hurry and bustle consequent
on the general election, and the certainty that Parlia-
ment would meet for the despatch of business early
in November, and that, consequently, it would bo a
time "not for sayings, but for doings," prevented
many assemblages that might otherwise have taken
place in honour of Free Trade, and to express the
unflinching devotion of the audience to the cause of
unrestricted commerce.

The men of Manchester were, however, resolved
that one demonstration at least should take place
worthy of their former fame, and of the spirit and
determination that achieved a triumph in the face of dif-
ficultics that might have appalled the most courageous.
What they do in the manufacturing metropolis, they do
well. They are not men for half measures, or leaving
any doubt as to their inflexible resolution. It was
scarcely necessary to kick the unseemly car-
case that had long since been consigned to an early
grave, but so long as any political quack could be
found, to express the faintest hope of its revival, it
was well to show what he would have to encounter
in the despairing efforts. No real danger of such a
result was to be anticipated; but there would be
mischief in any agitation that might be carried on
under the erroneous supposition that the snake was
only " scotched, not killed."
on any former occasion were so
many popular ppap'
ulrahrrepresentatives assembled at a pro-
vincial meeting. Men who were not the nominees
of an aristocratic portion—but who owed their elec-
tion to the unpurchased suffrages of independent
constituencies, and not to bribery or intimidation.
The representative of the West Riding of Yorkshire,
the largest county constituency, was supported by the
honourable gentleman the member fur Glasgow, the
representative for the largest borough constituency
in the United Kingdom. A host of worthy toad.
jutors were in attendance. Mr. _MILNER GIBSON,
who might be regarded as the leader of the move-
ment for the repeal of the taxes on knor.sledge was
supported by the lion. H. F. BERKELEY, the tried
clrisi:,tent and efficient champion of " protection to
the humble voter in the exercise of his most sacred
duty by means of the ballot." Many members from
the sister-isle proved that notwithstanding the absence
of manufactures in Ireland, and the assertion that it
was a purely agricultural country, the Irish people
ware P. till faithful to the cause of Free Trade, and
that the 54L8 3 efficient support may be anticipated