The Sun.
London, England, 1863-03-24 00:00:00

WESTMINSTER.

ESCAPE OF CONVICTS FROM THE PENITENTIARY —EX-
TRAORDINARY DISCLOSIIRE.—Richard Petts, a middle-
aged man, of wan and haggard appearance, was placed at
the bar, Worn Mr_ Salta, charged with feloniously effecting
his escape from the penitentiary prison at Milbank.
James Steckwell, principal warder at the prison, said—
The prisoner is well known to me. He was a convict con-
fined in the Milbank prison up to the 26th of last May.
He was then undergoing a sentence of eight years' penal
servitude.
Mr. Selfe—When was he committed P

Witness—He was committed on the 21st of September,
1861, from the Lambeth Police-court, and tried at the Cen-
tral Criminal Court on the 21st of October. Ha was re-
ceived at the prison on the 13th December.

Mr. Selfe—When did he make his escape P
Witness—He escaped with two others on the 26th May.

Robert Pether, 98 M—From information I received from
108 M, we took the prisoner at Barnet on Saturday night. I
had received my instructions from Inspector Richards,
of the F division. When I took the prisoner I asked him if
he had anything to say to the charge of breaking out of th e
prison, when he said if he had anything to explain he
would say it before the magistrate.
Daniel Blake, 108 M—From information I received
about this escaped prisoner I communicated with my su-
perintendent. I knew where the prisoner was, but kept
out of view, for if he had seen me he would hays been off
directly.
Mr. Selfe—Yon knew him.
Witness—l apprehended hlm once before when his
ticket-of-leave ws.s revoked. I have been leaking after him
for months.

Inspector Richards said he would not occupy time, as he
had no further evidence to offer.

Mr. Selfe—Stockwell, have you got this man's commit-
ment.

Witness—l have his capture.
Mr. Selfe—Prisoner, do you wish to ask the witness any
question ?
Prisoner—None. I told them I was the man. I never
denied it. It was a happy day for me when the Lord
Almighty directed my path to the part of the country where
I was taken. I have found my Saviour there, and let what-
ever punishment be put upon me, I am sure I shall be able
to bear it. I have already been unjustly punished, but I
hope I have found friends that will prove my innocence.
I was convicted wrongfully, and am suffering for my
own brother. in-law, who was truly the guilty party, not
me. lam sure that for some time after my escape, no man
could have had a more miserable life.

Mr. Selfe having had the depositions taken in due form
committed prisoner to the Central Criminal Court for trial•

MARKETS--This Day.

HAY MARKETS.

SMITHFIELD.—Meadow hay, £2 10s to £4 4s 4d ; clover
do., £3 10s to iö 108; and straw, £1 10s to £1 18s per load.
A slow demand.

CUMBERLAND..—Meagow::hay, £2 10s to £4 4s; clover,
do., £3 10s to £5 10e Od ; and straw, £1 10s to £1 18s por
toad. Trade dull.

WITITECHAPEL.-Meadow hay, £2 108 to £1 4s; clovEr
do. £3 108 to £5 10s ; and straw, £1 108 to £1 18s per load.
A slow trade.

COLONIAL.

TEA--There has been a very limited business transacted,
and prices have remained without material alteration.
Sucemt—The market has continued dull, and the few
dealings entered into have been at about previous rates
Refined descriptions have shown no alteration as regards
values.

COFFEE—There have been fair inquiries for both Planta-
tion and Native Ceylon, and quotations remain firm.
Ricz—For the better descriptions of East India there
has been rather more inquiry, and late quotations are gene-
rally maintained.
SALTPETRE —Businesshasbeendull at about firmer rates
TALLOW—The market has continued dull, and prices
have shown a slight depression. P.Y.C. on the spot being
quoted 43e 6d to 43s 9d, and last three months 40s 6d per
cwt.

COAL MARKET.
Prime of Coal per Ton at the olose of the market.

s. d. I a. d.
Buddle'aWest Hartley 14 9 Walls End.
Byass's Bebside West ! Kelloe
Hartley ..14 9 South Kelloe. l6 0
Carway and Duffryn Haswell .. .. 17 6
Malting . 19 6 Hetton 17 6
Wylam 15 6 Heugh Hall 15 6
Lambert's West Hart- ICassop 16 3
ley 14 9 Riddell l4 9
Hastings Hartley ....14 9 Harton 14 9
Holywell 16 9 Goaforth l4 9
Davison's West Hart- , Wharncliffe . . 15 0
ley 14 9 South Hart1ep001......16 3
rat..leld Moor l2 0 South Hetton ...17 6
‘k alker Primrose 11 6 Hartlepool.. l7 0
Edon Main 15 6 Trimdon Hartlepool ..17 0
West Wylam. , l4 6 Framwellgate ..15 3
Carway and Duffryn I Tunstall
Anthracite 2O 0 Bmddyll's Hetton 16 6
Ships at market. 241; sold. 159.