The Sun.
London, England, 1862-05-09 00:00:00

ties in determining who has been the cause of this
sad occurrence, and will assist them in bringing to
justice and making amenable to the laws of the
country the perpetrator of that foul deed. It was
only last week 1 was called upon to hold a similar
inquiry. Scarcely had the ink time to dry when I
am again obliged to be present at such an investi-
gation. Who is the cause ? Why is it that in the
broad noon daylight crime of this terrible nature can
be committed ? I trust you will show that such
offences cannot be committed with impunity, and
that, as in the former case, I will, at the close of
this inquiry, have the melancholy satisfaction of
signing a warrant for the committal for trial of the
assassin. You will now, gentlemen, view the body,
when the investigation will be proceeded with.

ONDERFUL ESCAPE OF THREE SEA-
MEN NEAR WICK.

Wick was thrown into the greatest alarm on
Monday evening by the report that a boat had
swamped in approaching Pulteney harbour, and
that the crew were perishing. Providentially they
escaped. Three of the crew of the clipper Eliza-
beth, of this port, Captain Gawn, his brother, and
a seaman named Coterillf left the vessel at anchor,
waiting the tide, and proceeded in their small boat
in the direction of the harbour. The evening was
mild, but, as usual, an occasional heavy surf arose
near the harbour, and it so occurred that when they
were about 100 yards off, one of those sudden
surges arose, and - striking the boat immediately
swamped her. The crew were at once precipitated
into the sea, and the cry of alarm was raised. Two
of them succeeded in getting hold of the swamped
boat, and a third caught an oar, to which he clung.
Captain Gawn, one of he two clinging to the boat,
left her for a short time, with the view of endea-
vouring to swim to shore, but a succession of heavy
seas showed him that the attempt was sure, if per.
sisted in, to end in the sacrifice of his life, and he
swam back to the boat. Sea after sea struck the
imperilled men, and in the meantime they were
drifting fast towards the shore, where there was
a perpetual land surf, and the crtaiuty of destruc-
tion. Meanwhile a great crowd had gathered on
the quays, and prompt efforts were making with ft
view of rendering assistance to the drowning men.
The pilot boat, manned by three pilots, rowed out a
short distance, but returned for further help. A
small boat, bravely manned by two of the crew of
the Alarm of Portsmouth, Charles Gibbles and
Walter Freeland, accompanied by Alex. Cormack,
cooper, boldly dashing through the surf, which fre-
quently threatened to overwhelm the crew, reached
the men just in time to save them. The pilot boat
and another followed, but by the time they had
reached the scene of the accident, the men were on
board the Alarm's boat. But the danger was not
over. It was no easy matter for the three boats to
' enter the harbour, as sudden rolls of surf came pouring
in upon them. With great difficulty, however, they
all got safely in, and, to the relief of the hundreds
who anxiously witnessed the scene, and applauded
the heroic conduct of all concerned, particularly
the three who rescued their drowning fellows, all
got safely inside the quays. The seamen could not
have been less than a quarter of an hour floating
on the sea. Their boat was soon after drifted
ashore on the north side of the bay. Captain Tudor,
R.N., has given 7s. 6d. to each of the three men
who manned the Alarm's boat; but their heroism
demands something more substantial, and we hope
the Royal National Lifeboat Institution and the
Board of Trade will each express approval of their
heroism.—Northern Ensign.

COUNTRY MA RIUs S.

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BIRMINGHAM—MAY 8.
There was a short supply of English wheat, which sold
slowly at is per qr under the currency of this day week.
Oats, beans, and peas unaltered. The millers lowered the
retail price of flour 3d to 411 per sack.

NEWARE
There was a fair amount of
to-day; business dull, and fi
prices were supported.
White wheat new, 60s to 63s
Red do. sss to 51s
Old white 6os to 63s
Red do. 46s to 56s
Barley, malting 32s to 39s 1

-MAY 7.

wheat and barley at market
w sales made, although late

Barley, grinding 29s to 31s
Oats, old, ,• oos to 35;
New do 23s to 27s
Beans 4ss to 47a
Beans, new 44s to —a
:8s to 54s

Peas, • • • •

PLYMOUTH—MAY 6.
The market was tolerably attended, with a fair demand
for wheat and flour at about the last week's rates. White
wheat, 62s to 665; red, 63s to 64s per qr; French do., 60s
to 62s ; American, 58s to 63s ; Spanish, 74s to 76s ; Rus-
sian, 60s to 625. Barley at previous rates-34s to 38s per
qr for malting; grinding, 28s to 30s; oats, 228 to2Bs ; and
beans, —s to —s; flour, 43s to 44s 6d.

EDINBURGH GRAIN—MAY 7.
Wheat on the top 2s 6d down .average Os lid down.
Barley on the top is 6d down.......average Os 5d down,
Oats on the top is Od down average Os 2d up.
Beans on the top Os 6d down.. average Os 3d down.
Total Supply and Sales.
Wheat ..1135 qrs Sold 709 qrs
Barley..
Oats l5OB qrs Sold 981 qrs
Beans 263 qrs Sold 172 qrs

CORK--MAY 7.
The following were the quotations this morning :•--lied
wheat, —s Od to —s Od ; white, 22s Od to —s Od; barley 155
Od to —s Od ; oats, 12s Od to 16s Od.

DERBY SMITHFIELD—MAY 6.
There was a less supply of fat beasts to-day, but the
quality was generally good. A large attendance of buyers.
Sheep in short supply, at higher prices. Fat and store
calves in large show, and sales heavy. Fat pigs scarce.
Beet 6d to sid Veal 5161 to 6cl
Mutton ... 62d to 7d Pork .. 51d to 6/c1 Lamb .. Od to Od Rough fat, 4s 3d per stone.
Hides, 3d to 41d ; calf skins, 5d to 6d.