The Sun.
London, England, 1862-06-23 00:00:00

WAR.

" Opposite Memphis, June 6.
" The rebel gun boats made a stand early this
morning, opposite Memphis, and opened a vigorous
fire upon our gun boats, which was returned with
equal spirit.

another, also injured by the fire of our gunboats -
was pushed into shore and secured by the Monarch.
Of the gun boats,
I Call only say that they bore
themselves, sq
our Dr.vy always does, bravely and
well.
Furth:er " CHARLES ELLET r, Jun.,
Colonel Commanding Ram Fleet."
eventF- particulars have been received of the
sent , which followed the occupation of Harrison-
bur- b ,
g y ueneral Fremont. The Federal cavalry,
to reconnoitre, fell into an ambuscade and
sriffered severely. The Federals, however, were
afterwards reinforced, and a fight took place with
Jackson's rear, which was found to be very strong.
The Confederates brought up artillery and drove
the Federals back.

" I ordered the Queen, rdy flag ship, to pass be-
tvrem the gun boats, and run down ahead of them
upon the two rams of the enemy, which first boldly
stood their ground. Colonel Ellett, in the Monarch,
of which Captain Dryden is first master, followed
gallantly. Tho rebel rams endeavoured to back
down stream, and
then to turn and run, but the
movement was fatal to them. The Queen struck
one of them fairly, and, for a few minutes, was fast
to the wreck. After separmi_
u the rebel steamer
My steamer, the
sunk.Quee, was then herself
struck by another rebel steamer, and disabled, but
can. be saved. .
though damagedA pistol-shot
deprived me of the
wound in the leg 'Fewer to wit-
ness the remainder of the fight. The uonaich
also
passed ahead of our gunboats and went most gal-
lantly into action. She first struck the rebel boat
that strnek my flag ship and sunk the rebel, she waa
then struck by one of the rebel rams, but not in.
jured. She then the Bean.
pushed on and struck
regard and burst in her side. Simultaneously the
Beauregard was struck in the boiler by a shot from
one of our gunboats. The Monarch then pushed at
the gunboat Little Rebel, the rebel flag ship, and
having but little headway, pushed her before her,
the rebel commodore and' crew escaping. The
Monarch then, finding the Beauregard sinking, took
her in tow until sbe sank in shoal water. Then, in
compliance with the request of Colonel Davis, Lieut.-
Col. Ellett despatched the Monarch and Switzer-
land in pursuit of the remaining gunboat and some
transports which had escaped the gunboats, and
two of my rams have gone below.
" I cannot too much praise the conduct of the
pilots and engineers and military guard of the
Monarch and Queen, the brave conduct of Captain
Dryden, or the heroic conduct of Lieut.-Colonel
Ellett. I will name all parties in special report.
"I am myself the only person in my fleet who
was disabled. " CHARLES ELLETT, Jun.,
Cnlnnel Commanding Kam Fleet."

n"'4• "• M. RTATTTON, SFCTIETAItY OF wAil,

Jackson subsequently continued.ht -retreat.
The following despatch had been received at
the War Department by telegraph from Front
Royal :
" TO HON. E. M. STANTON, SECRETARY OF WAR.
" Head, quarters, Mountain Department, Army in
the Field, Harrisonburg, June 7, 1862.

" The army reached this place at two o'clock yes-
terday, driving out the enemy's rear guard from the
town. Severe skirmishing continued from that timo
till dark, the enemy's rear being closely pressed by
our advance.

At 4 o'clock the First New Jersey Cavalry, after
driving the enemy through the village, fell into an
ambuscade in the roads, to the south-east of the
town, in which Col. Wyndham, of that regiment,was
captured, and considerable loss was sustained.
" Col. Cheseret, with his brigade, subsequently
engaged the enemy in the timber, driving him from
his position and taking his camp.
"At about 8 o'clock a battalion of Col. Kane's
Pennsylvania Regiment entered the woods, under
the direction of Brigadier-Gen. Bayard, and main-
tained for half an hour a vigorous attack (in which
both sides suffered severely), driving the enemy.
The enemy attempted to shell our troops, but a few
shots from one of our batteries soon silenced hig
guns.

"After dark the enemy continued his retreat.
" Full particulars will be forwarded by mail.
"J. C. FREMONT, Major •General."
"The following are additional particulars of the
fight :

"Harrisonburg, June 6.
" The advance guard of General Fremont reached
Harrisonburg this afternoon, at two o'clock. There
was no fighting during the march.
" Jackson camped here last night, and left this
morning. A cavalry force was sent on a reconnois-
sance four miles beyond the town, which came on a
large rebel force of cavalry and infantry strongly
posted in the woods. Col. Wyndham, who had
pushed the reconnoissance three miles further than
ordered, rashly led forward the First New Jersey
Cavalry, and was driven back by infantry in ambush.
Col. Wytaam is a prisoner, and Captains Shell-
inure and Haines killed or severely wounded and
prisoners. Capt. Charles is missing. All the offi-
cers bravely and vainly endeavoured to rally their
men, Capt. Janeway gallantly attempted a flank-
ing movement, which covered the retreat of the first
battalion. He is unhurt. The regiment lost 35 in
killed, wounded, and missing.
" General Bayard, with the BucktaiP or Kane
Rifles, and Ist Pennsylvania cavalry, and Chese-
ret's brigade of the 60th Ohio and Bth Virginia,
were ordered forward to the support, and drove the
body of the enemy from their 'position, and cap-
tured their camp and some stores, with loss.
" The Kane Rifles, numbering over 125 men,
found themselves opposed and flanked in the woods
by four regiments of infantry and cavalry, and
before they could be withdrawn suffered severely.
Lieut.-Colonel Kane is severely wounded and a
prisoner. Captain Taylor was also wounded and
captured. Captain W. F. Blanchard was wounded
severely. Lieut. J. J. S. Wayne was probably
killed.

" After a most gallant fight the Rifles were
driven back, with a loss of 55 killed, wounded and
missing. The rebels brought up their artillery, and
used it, wiat arcut.

" Jackson is thought to have left the main road,
and has either halted the main column for battle or
greatly strengthened his rear guard, and posted his
trains, which are in confusion, on the road."

The following is the latest despatch of General
Fremont :
" TO E. M. STANTON, SECRETARY OF WAR.

"Head-quarters of the Army in the Field,Camp
near Fort Republic, June 8, 9 a.m.

" The army left Harrisonburg at six o'clock this
morning, and at half-past eight my advance engaged
the rebels about seven miles from that place, near
Union Church. The enemy was very advantage-
ously posted in the timber, having chosen his own
position, forming a smaller circle than our own,
and with his troops formed en masse- It con-
sisted undoubtedly of Jackson's entire force.
The battle began with heavy firing at eleven
o'clock, and lasted with great obstinacy and
and violence until four in the afternoon, some
skirmishing and artillery firing continuing from
that time till dark. Oar troops fought occasionally
under the murderous fire of greatly superior num-
bers, the hottest of the small arms fire being on the
left wing, which was held by Staple's (?) brigade,
consisting of fivo regiments. The bayonet and
canister shot were used freely and with great effect
by our men. The loss on both sides is very great;
ours is very heavy among the officers.
"A fuil. report of those who distinguished them-
selves will be made without partiality. I desire to
say that both officers and men behaved with splen-
did gallantry, and that the service of the artillery
was especially admirable.

" We are encamped on the field of battle, and the
fight may be renewed at any moment.
Signed "J. C. FREMONT, Major-General."
The Richmond Enquirer, of June 4, contains the
following address of President Davis to the army:--
" TO TUE ARMY OF RICHMOND.

" yoEu Executive-office,
ye ugt irvaet-eoff:
lc e ,
acknowledgments JunJun e 2,1862 .
" I render to
for the gallantry and good conduot you displayed
in the battles of the 31st May and Ist instant, and
with pride and pleasure recognise the steadiness
and intrepidity with which you attacked the enemy
in position, captured his advanced entrenchments,
several batteries of artillery, and many standards,
and everywhere drove them from the open field.
" At a part of your operations it was my fortune
to be present. On no other occasion have I wit-
nessed more of calmness and good order than you
exhibited while advancing into the very jaws of
death, and nothing could exceed the prowess with
which you closed upon the enemy when a sheet of
fire Was blazing in your faces,
"In the renewed struggle in which you are on
the eve of engaging I ask and can desire but a con-
tinuance of the same conduct which now attracts
the admiration and pride of the loved one you have
left at home,
"You are fighting for all that is dearest to men ;
though opposed to a foe who disregard many
of the'nee
Iteir
of civilised war, your humanity to the
wounded and the
ing glory
to
poor prisoners was the fit and crown-
valour.
Defenders efa just cause, may God have you
in His holy keeping. "JEFFERSON DAVIS."
The Petersburg
2Press June 5, says •
ne.Fal Robert W. Lee was
On Tuesday Major sae'- •
thel. army in front of
aßichmond,ssi assigned t
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consequence
command
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address
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regiments.toth e airs y
setnwtihmich was read
the liveliest
them in a veryarmy hinafrmed
enthusiasm.
fe w
words
its last retreat, and that henceforth, ever made,
Victory or death., every s
watchword must be The re-
sponse was cheers from all the regiments.”
The Danish Government has made a proposition
to the Federal Government to take all negroes from
their snr.qers, and remove them to Saint Croix, pm,
of charge. After an apprenticeship of three years,
with regular wares, the negroes would receive their
rrecdem.

" It is proper a 9Plmsite Memphis, June 6.
ntla sue to the brave men on the
mon Qurcn and the reh to say to you briefly that
two of the rebel steamersek o
wre sunk outright and
immediately by the shock
my two rams. One,
with a large amount of cotton board, was dis-
abled by an accidental collision
personally
wlwithwas the Queen,
and secured by her screw. After
disabled, another rebel boat, whichvas also hit by
a shot from the gunboats, was sunk bythea
msna
and towed into shoal water ly that boat. Still

Mr. Seward replied that he had no authority to
accept the proposition, bat be would lay it before
Congress.

(By Telegraph to Halifax and from Queenstown.)

NEW YORK, JUNE 12.
The following further accounts have been re-
ceived of the fight near Harrisonburg :

General Jackson made u sudden dash at General

Shields' advance, whic'a was hurrying to General
Fremont's assistance. The advance being the in-
ferior force was compelled to fall back on the main
body of General Shields' command. The battle was
severe, and the loss on both sides heavy. General
Jackson after the engagement resumed his retreat,
burning Fort Republic bridge in his rear.
The Louisville correspondent of the zfw York
Herald has information that the Confederate Gene.
ral Kirby Smith is marching with a large force on
gNashvillegoes,
and
fromrou si
nKg thenox rebels
of E
s ville,
st
eh as he
It is also suspected
Br"..— " t'uat a portion of Beaure-
gard's), nas reinforced General Smith.
1 The Federal force at Nashville is small.

The same correspondent says that all over Ken-
tucky preparations are being made to afford aid to
the advancing Confederates, who, it is expected,
will reach the northern limits of that state.
General M'Clellan has received a reinforcement of
20,000 men. It is reported that 60,000 more will
be sent to him.

Mr. Vincent Collier will return to Newbern and
re-open the coloured schools, President Lincoln
having informed him that ho would not in future
be interfered with.

A private despatch from Cairo states that the
Federal General Mitchell had routed the Confede-
rates at Chantanooga, Tennessee, after two days'
fighting.

Reports from M'Clellan's head-quarters, dated
the 11th inst., state that the weather still continues
unfavourable for military operations. It has rained
every other day for the last two weeks.

The waters of the Chickahominy have not re-
ceded, and the roads are in a terrible condition.

Letters from M'Clellan's army generally repre-
sent that there will be some delay before the
attack on Richmond commences.

The correspondent of the New York, Times says
that at the battle of Fair Oaks 1,100 out of 5,000
men in General Casey's division were killed,
wounded, or missing.
The Federal General Buell, with 60,000 men, is
reported at Gantown in pursuit of the Confederates
under General Polk.

The Federal General Thomas is at Corinth, reno-
vating the city to make it habitable for troops.

Federal Generals MaeL earnand and Wallace
were at Purdy with 20,000 men.
It is reported from Memphis that the Confede-
rates destroyed a large quantity of cotton at Madi-
son and Witsburg, on the St. Francis river.
Commodore Farragut's fleet is said to have
passed Vicksburg, but was compelled to return be-
low the city on- account of low water.
According to the Memphis Avalanche all promi-
nent people have left Memphis. All the banking
institutions, with their presidents, have also left, as
well as all telegraph operators and the postmaster.
Civilians only whose duties and inclination for
domesticity have made their business their home
remain in Memphis.
The governor of Virginia has ordered all stores in
Richmond to be closed daily at two o'clock to enable
those in business to devote a portion of each day for
necessary drill and discipline. _ _ _

The second class militia is ordered to assemble
daily in Richmond, on Capitol-square, at three
o'clock.

The Secretary of the Treasury, in a letter to the
committee on ways and means, says that—
" 60,000,000 of demand notes receivable for cus-
toms have been issued, and 90,000,000 not so re-
ceivable. The outstanding amount is therefore
150,000,000,
" The bank and capitalists hold 56,500,000 dols.
in demand notes, which are not used in circulation
in consequence of their being held at premium, be-
cause they are available for customs.
" The whole issue of 60,000,000 demand notes is
thus practically withdrawn from circulation.
" The limit of temporary deposits is now reached.
Nothing further can be expected from that source."
It is, therefore, upon the conversion of United
States notes into five and twenty hundredths, now
practically limited to the 90,000,000 demand notes
and from customs receipts that the Treasury must
mainly depend for means to meet current expendi-
ture.

Hence the Secretary of the Treasury asked au-
thority to issue 150,000,000 additional demand notes
of not less denomination than 5 dols. In accordance
with this suggestion the committee of ways and
means reported the bill to Congress authorising the
issue of 150,000,000 additional demand notes.

The judiciary committee have reported a bill to
Congress to establish provisional governments in
rebellious states, with a recommendation that the
bill be passed.

Private letters to the New York World from No-
rfolk state that all the able-bodied men of Norfolk
are in the Confetlerate army :
" Residents of Norfolk are old men, women, and
children. No man of any respectability in Norfolk
has yet taken the oath of allegiance. The few that
have done so are despised and shunned even by the
Federal officers."
The writer continues—
" M'Clellan stands no chance of ever capturing
Richmond. He has been beaten in every encoun-
ter with the Confederates in the peninsula. He has
already lost by battle and sickness 50,000 since he
landed at Old Point, whilst he has not got within
range of the batteries erected for the defence of
Richmond."

A writer in the same paper, commenting on this
letter, says it is at variance with all the informa-
tion received in the Northern States ; but he be-
lieves it to he a fair statement of how matters ap-
pear to the writer of the letter, who is a Southern
man resident in Norfolk ; and ho says that the in-
sertion of the letter will prove that the Federals
are willing to look at both sides of the question.
The Federal commander of the frigate Santee
formally demanded the surrender of Galveston,
Texas, on the 17th ult. The Confederate com-
mander of Galveston replied that when the Federal
land and naval officers appeared the demand would
be answered. The Confederate commander advised
the people of Galveston that there was no danger.
When the Federals landed, and endeavoured to
penetrate into the interior, they would be fought on
every inch of ground. In the meantime all the
population should be ready to take the field at a
moment's warning.
The foreign consuls communicated with the Fe-
deral commander to fix upon some point that might
be respected during a bombardment as a place of
refuge for foreignsubjects. The Federalcommander
replied that he should deplore the misery that
would ensue from the bombardment of Galveston
and its fortifications ; but it was a duty that would
become necessary to enforce the surrender. He
could not give any assurance of security during the
bombardment, for it was impossible to tell what
directions shot and shell might take.
At the latest date from Galveston, the 23d ult.
no bombardment had taken place.

General Butler has arrested Pierre Soule in New
Orleans on a political charge, and he would imme-
diately be sent North.
General Butler; has ordered the officials of the
Southern Bank to pay all the depositors upon de•
mand in such money as is directed by and according
to the provisions of his General Order, No. 30, which
has already been published.
In Congress Mr. Bingham has presented a reso-
lution declaring that the Federal Government had
information that Benjamin Wood, a member of the
house of Representatives, had attempted to com-
municate important intelligence to the rebels, and
demanding an investigation of the matter. The
resolution was adopted, Mr. Wood being in favour
of its acceptance.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
NEW YORK, JUNE 12 (Evening).
Money abundant. Gold .51 prom, Exchange firm and
advancing, 110.
Stocks buoyant. New York Central, 934 ; Iliinois, 611 ;
Eno, 38.
preoovtistoilionssi mcadyo.iinciSales
.1,000 bales. Middling upland, 31c.
to 313/4e.
Flour dull. 'Wheat steady. Corn quiet and unchanged.

PUBLIC RECORDS.—A parliamentary return
issued under this head shows that £3,719- have been ex-
pended in fitting up and repairing the houses in Chancery-
lane for the reception of Government records and docu-
mouts. The rent formerly received for such houses was
£7OO per annum,

THE r' SUN LONDON, MOND .8. Y EVENING, JUNE 23, 1862.

ness. The powder was prepared by the sons in a
garden, some distance from their private dwelling,
and, as occasion required, conveyed in a cab to the
manufactory. This afternoon a quantity of pola der,
supposed to be about 101 b., was brought to the
works, and at half-past four taken down to the cel•
lar by Thomas and Richard Walker. The cellar
was about seven feet below the ground floor or level
of the street, and contained an iron safe for the re-
ception' of the powder. Every precaution was used
in depositing the powder in this apartment, candles
were not permitted to be used, and every care was
taken to prevent contact with hard substances or
friction of any kind. In taking the powder to the
cellar this afternoon the brothers were accompanied
by a confidential clerk and stamper named Buck-
ley, and a dark protected lantern was used to light
the party. While engaged in conveying the compo-
site to or depositing it in the safe a terrific explo-
sion took plaeei from what cause has not been as-
certained, but the effect of which was the total de-
struction
of the works. The report was heard at the
distance of a mile, and a second crash satisfied those
in the neighbourhood that Walker's manufactory
was a heap of ruins. From the complete destruction
of the premises and the impossibility of escape, it
was at once concluded that Messrs. R. and T. i
Walker and the stamper, Buckley, were buried in
the cellar, and such was subsequently found to be
the case, although their bodies were not recovered
for several hours afterwards. With the fall of the
premises nearly all the workpeople were precipitated
to the ground floor, most of them covered with the
debris, and sustaining severe injuries, and a man em-
ployed in the adjoining factory of Messrs. Heeley
was killed on the spot by the falling of a staircase.
Four persons who were passing along the street at the
time of the explosion were knocked down and
almost covered with the fallen brickwork, and were
with difficulty extricated from their perilous posi-
tion. After the arrival of the police, and with the
assistance of a body of labourers, the unfortunate
workpeople were by degrees released from the debris
and removed as speedily as possible to the General
Hospital. Altogether 25 injured persons were re•
moved to that institution, and received prompt me-
dical assistance from Doctors Baker, Bolton, Bracey,
and Goodhall. Notwithstanding the removal of so
many of the workpeople to the hospital, and a
knowledge of the fact that some had escaped unin-
jured, it was feared that many were yet buried be-
neath the ruins. Additional assistance having been
obtained, the debris was gradually removed, when
the body of a young woman was discovered much
mutilated, and it was afterwards removed to an ad-
joining public-house with that of Biddulph, a work-
man employed at Messrs. Heeley's factory. Towards
11 o'clock the labourers had reached the cellar,
where they found the bodies of Mr. Richard and Mr.
Thomas Walker, the former mutilated in the most
frightful manner. At the time of the explosion
Mrs. Walker happened to be at home, and her son
Mr, John Walker and one of her daughters were
also absent. Two of the daughters, however, were
in the office at the time, and both were so seriously
injured as to render their removal to the hospital
necessary. It is satisfactory, however, to state that
both are recovering, and may be said to be out of
Idanger. Altogether seven lives were lost, and 30
persons more or less injured by the catastrophe.

AN AWKWARD INTERVIEW WITH A
LUNATIC.

(From the Northampton Free Press.)

went to the police station, and in a few minutes Ser-
geant Cornwall was at Mr. Corby's shop. Having
earnt the state of affairs, he got two other police-
men, and they all three waited for Mr. Mead's arri-
val. The latter had not left the shop more than half
an hour when he returned, and with great judgment
and care was seized by Sergeant Cornwall round
the arms from behind. He went quietly to the sta-
tion-house, when the knife was found upon him;
On Thursday morning he waslbrought before the
magistrates, when he admitted the correctness of
Mr. Corby's statements, and again affirmed that
he was inspired. A medical certificate was
signed by Mr. Terry, and he was sent to the
Northampton Lunatic Asylum.

On Wednesday last, about eight o'clock in the I
evening, the family of Mr. Geo. Corby, bookseller,
of the Drapery, of this town, were placed in a con-
siderable state of alarm by a most eitraordinary oc-
currence. About the time above-named, Mr. Pre-
derick Mead, a highly respectable and intelligent
working-man, went into Mr. Corby's shop,
and told him he wished to speak to him two
minutes privately. Mr. Corby was busy at the
time, asked him to wait a short time. When
Mr. Corby was at liberty, he asked him
if he wished to go into a private room, and he
said it would be best. Mr. Mead looked pale and
agitated, and it was inferred by Mr. Corby that he
was in trouble, and wished to ask his advice. He
was thereforq shown into a private room by Mr.
Corby, and the door was closed. A chair was placed
for Mr. Mead, but he asked Mr. Corby to sit in that
and took another which was between Mr. Corby
and the door. Being seated, he said that what he
was about to say must not be divulged to any one
until after the appointed time. Mr. Corby told
him that he might fully rely upon his secrecy: Mr.
Mead replied that he believed he could do so, and
it was for that reason he had come to him. He
then said, " You may think, as my son tells me,
that lam mad ; but lam not mad. As true as you
sit there I have seen the living God. I have seen
Jesus Christ, and talked with both." -

It now became apparent to Mr. Corby that his
visitor was deranged. All the time he had been
speaking he was feeling in his pockets as if search-
ing for something. Alter a short pause he con-
tinued," I am inspired; I am to proclaim a new dis-
pensation and the regeneration of the world. Next
Sunday night, at the conclusion of Divine Service,
in All Saints' Church, I shall proclaim my mission."
He then pulled out of his pocket a large knife,
which fastened back with a spring, and, presenting
the point to Mr. Corby's breast, said—" You must
go down on your knees and swear to the living
God that you will never divulge anything that
I have said until the appointed time, or I will
stab you to the heart." Mr. Corby's first
impulse was to seize the knife, but remem-
bering that his dangerous visitor was ' tall,
powerful man, whilst he himself was but a mid-
dle sized person of nine stone, there was every
probability that his attempt would fail, and the
most serious consequences be the result. His next
thought was to try to escape, but the door being shut,
and he having to pass his excited companion, there
was no hope that way. He saw, therefore, that his
only chance was in appearing to coincide entirely
with the view of his visitor. At that moment his
life seemed not worth a minute's purchase. These
thoughts passed through his mind with far greater
rapidity than they could be written or spoken.
Seeing the knife still pointed at his breast, Mr.
Corby said, " Surely God would not tell you to
act like that." " What ? " replied Mr. Mead, " not
to threaten you ? but he did, though." Mr. Corby
now decided upon a conciliatory course. He said
Well, Mr. Mead, I have known
you for many
years, and have always found you a most hon-
ourable and sincere man, and I am convinced
that you would not tell me anything of this kind
unless you believed it to be true. I am glad you
have come to me, and •I will help you in every way
I can." They shook hands very warmly, and ap-
parently all danger was past. Mr. Mead then went
on to say that Mr. Corby must get some bills printed
to announce his mission, and that one must be sent
to every newspaper in England. He afterwards
rose and became very excited. He said that he was
inspired—that God called to him one night and said
Felix Mead, write." He answered—" Thou
knowest, Lord, that I cannot write." But he said
that again God told him to write, and although he
never knew how to write, yet, under Divine influ-
ence, he wrote an excellent hand. Turning sharply
to Mr. Corby, he said—" Is not that inspiration .
The most exciting moment had now arrived. He
put his left hand on Mr. Corby's shoulder, and held
the knife up in his hand as if about to strike. He
told him he must kneel, and take an oath which he
would administer, or he would carry out his threat
and stab him to the heart. Seeing that the only
safe course was to conciliate him, Mr. Corby knelt
on one knee, in sch a manner that , he could spring
aside instantly, should it be necessary. Mr. Mead
standing over him, with the knife upraised, pro-
ceeded to administer the oath, which is -
not sin table to
be repeated in a newspaper. At the conclusion of the
interview he said, "It is well ; I will trust you." It
became necessary now that some means should be
adopted to secure him, as it was evident that it was
most unsafe for him to be at large. Mr. Corby,
therefore, told him that he could not stay there, as
his customers were waiting to be served, but if he
would come again in an hour's time the shop
would
be closed and they would have the room to them-
selves to chaplet() the arrangement. This he
agreed
to, left the room, passed quietly through the
and
shop out of the house. Mrs. Corby immediately