The Sun.
London, England, 1849-04-21 00:00:00

ANOTHER ACCOUNT.

The day appointed for the execution of the murderer
Rush has come at last, in showers of sleet and gloom,
varied at intervals by short gleams of sunshine. A cold
biting wind drives through the air, and the clouds above
head are spread out in large and watery masses, and give
a dismal and cheerless hue to the prospect.
The drop is erected on the west side of the
Castle, and stands on the bridge which on that side
-pans the moat. Its position and effect are very
.triking from the battlements behind it, having an
immense black flag, which, by the orders of the
High Sheriff has been placed there to mark th© extra-
ordinary guilt of the criminal who is about to expiate
his offence on the scaffold. This great banner swings
slowly in the wind, and gives a solemn and funereal look
to the whole scene.

It was expected that an immense crowd e•f
spectators would be attracted to the spot, as the
population of the surrounding country which had
:.ken so deep an inters st i❑ the dreadful tragedy
of Stanfield-hall, would watch it to the very
close, but this Las not been the case. Norwich has re-
et ived no sensible addition to the number of its inhabit-
ants, and though it is market day, there is very little
additional bustle or excitement in the streets.

On the Castle-hill might bo observed at an early hour
a few groups of farmers eyeing the dismal preparations
for execution from a respectful distance, and blending
curiously in the expression of their features horror for
the crime, arAl awe at its tremendous punishment.
As the fatal hour approached the crowd increased
in numbers ; for many it was evidently a day of
great excitement, and they crowded to the e xe-
cution as to a theatre or public show ; others came
obviously in a different spirit to notice the
:lying moments of a men whom they had known in
their daily pursuits, and to see how he bore himself in
that supreme hour, when oppressed by the recollections
of such tremendous crimes.

Turning from the crowd and preparations out-
side the Castle to the unhappy convict within,
there „has been little opportunity for gleaning any
additional particulars to those which have already
appeared. At 9 o'clock last night he received
a letter from his eldest daughter, and on read-
ing it be became greatly depressed ; he ral-
lied, however, after a time, and made a hearty
supper. The chaplain to the gaol has been in constant
attendance on him all the morning, with what effect
upon his conduct and feelings remains to be discovered.
Just previous to the execution the sun shone out
and the day became fine, and the crowd on the
Castle hill increased. The space is a large one ;
and there might have been 7,000 or 8,000 people
present. The early trains from Yarmouth and other
places were loaded with passengers, and the arrival
were also very numerous from Suffolk, and even
Essex.

The magistrates and representatives of the press
lined the short space between the prison gate and the
scaffold.

Precisely at twelve the procession left the con-
demned cell, headed by the sheriffs and javelin men.
The convict walked with a firm step, and was at-
tended by the executioner, who stood immediately
behind. As the procession emerged from the
Castle, the chaplain of the gaol joined it, and
commenced reading the burial service of the Church.
The culprit then mounted the scaffold, and the rope
having been immediately adjusted round his neck
the drop fell, and he was launched into eternity. He
retained his firmness to the last, lookirg up to
heaven and shaking his head as if protesting his
innocence. He shook hands with the Governor, to
whom he whispered something, and then died without a
struggle.

MONEY and COMMERCIAL NEWS.

CITY, QUARTER TO THREE.

The markets for colonial and foreign produce have
not been altogether in a satisfactory condition
this week. The weather and the dulness of
the export demand affects the purchases for
home consumption, and, as is generally the case,
prompts holders to press goods on the markets, and
buyers to withdraw or act with increased caution. A
large quantity of sugar has been offered, and the
parcels sold have gone at lower rates. Coffee has been
dull as well as Rice, &c., and almost the only articles in
request have been Saltpetre and Grain. Nevertheless
we are not without hope of un early change
tor the better, as the value of produce bas an advancing
tendency in India, and the supply of Coffee from Ce) fun
will be diminished, while there is yet a prospect of
foreign affairs becoming more settled.
The terms upon which bills of exchange were nego-
ciatcd yesterday afternoon were slightly against this
country in the instance of Paris, and one or two other
continental places; but there was no prominent change.
The small improvement which took place in the Horne
Funds yesterday is not maintained to-day, but the market
nevertheless displayed much steadiness. Consols are
quoted at 91 s to 9211, for Money and Account; Re-
ducid Three per Cents. 90fr l ; New Three-and-a-
Quarter per Cents. 91} to i; Exch‘quer-bills, 449. to
48e. premium.
The Foreign Stock and Share Markets are very quiet,
and quotations are unaltered.

Dispatches from the Governer of Canada were re-
ceived yesterday at the Colonial-office.
Dispatches were sent off last evening, from the Co-
lonial-office, for the Governors of the North American
Colonies.

Tua STRAIVD.—The wood pavement between St.
Clement's Panes and St. Mary-le-Strand has within the
last week been removed, to the great satisfaction of all
who had to ride or drive over its slippery surface. It
has been replaced by the best description of stuee pave-
ment, the contractors being Messrs. Mowlem and Burt,
whose work on Bluckfriars-bridge has now stood the
test of several years' wear. Indeed such a pavement, it
lett undisturbed, would resist any amount of traffic. We
trust that it may have such a trial, and that it will not,
according to the usual practice, be torn to pieces as soon
as laid down, by the gas and water companies.
On Tuesday last Alderman Gibbs was elected
Chairman of 140 city of London Union for tho 13th time.

MARKET NE WS.-(THIS DAY.)
COVEYNT-GARDEZti.
Tir. pr. veiling cold weather produced a steady demand
for both Fruit and Vegetables; and last week's prices re-
mained unaltered, though well supported in every i. stance.
Fruit—Pine-apples (Queen's), 5s to 76 ; foreign Grapes
(black and white), 101 to is 6d; and hot-house Grapes,
16s to 26s per lb; Apples, 4s to 6s per bushel; ditto
Eating, 4s to 6s per halt sieve; Pears, 18s to 21s per half
sieve; Lemons, 53 to 104: and Oranges, 8s to 15s per
100; Chesnuts, 2s to 4s per peck; forced Strawberries,
2s to 2s 6.1 per oz. Vegetables—Spinach, Is 3d to
Is 6(1 per junk; Horseradish, 2s 6d to 3s 6d; and Ce-
lery, is to is 33 per bundle; Asparagus, 5s 6d to 12s per
100; Onions, 2s to 2s 9d; and Ash-leaved Kidney Pota-
toes Cs to 8s per bushel; Care Brocoli, 9s to 12s per dozen
bundles; Mushrooms, Is 3d to is 6d per pottle; Endive,
Is to is 3d per score; White Cabbages, is 3d to 2s 3d
per dozen; Turnips, is to is 6d; Carrots, 2s 6d to 4s;
and Greens, 2s 6d to 4s per dozen bunches; Parsley,
2s to 3s per half sieve ; Forced Sea hail Is to 2s per
puma t; Cucumbers, 5s to 7s per brace; Rhubarb, 4s
to 9s per dozen bundles; 13, et-root, is to is 3d per
doz:n ; Brussels Sprouts, is to Is 61 per half sieve;
Par6nii.s, 6,1 to 9d per dozen ; Cornish V% hite Brucoll,
Is to 2s per dozen; 'l'urt•ip Greens, 6d to 9,1 per bushel;
Leeks, 8d to Is per d• zen bunches; New Potatoes, 8d to
Is 2d per lb; French Beats, 266 d to 3s per 100; Radishes,
6d per dozen hands; and Shallots, 4d per lb.