The Sun.
London, England, 1849-05-26 00:00:00

TO THE EDITOR OF THE TIMES.

Sir,—Knowing the anxiety of the public to ascertain
all the particulars of the late murders in Norfolk, I beg
to inform you that, having had my attention called to a
letter in your paper of Tuesday last, from Mr. Duncan,
stating that; a double-barrelled blunderbuss had been
found at Potash Farm, it occurred to me instantly that a
man exactly answering Rush's description bought such a
gun of me on the 13th of July last; and feeling quite
convinced that the gun found was that which I bad sold,
and feeling, further, that it was Rush who bought it, I
immediately wrote to Sir J. Boileau on the subject, and
described the gun exactly; and on the following day
Colonel Oakes brought the gun found at Potash for me
to see, and it turns out to be that which I sold. The
person who bought it had a stick made for making cart-
ridges, and was shown the manner of making them, and
was also supplied with slugs, flints, &c. The gun is a
flint double barrelled bayonet blunderbuss. Feeling
that this circumstance supplies the only link wanting to
complete the chain of evidence, induces me to request
the favour of insertion in your valuable journal.—l am,
Sir, your obedient servant, - -
JUHN W. P. FIELD,
for Parker, Field, and Sons, guumakers,
May 25. 233, High Holborn.

TO TILE EDITOR OF THE MORNING CIIROXICLE.
Sir,—Having read in several of the morning papers
of the 24th instant a communication from a Wymond-
ham correspondent, which imputes blame to myself, and
to the officers under my command, for not having disco-
vered the blunderbuss which has lately been found at the
Potash Farm, I rely with confidence on your kindness to
give insertion also to the following short reply to it.
The general search which was carried on throughout
the whole of this property, and up to the very gates of
its farm-yards, was essentially as your correspondent
has described ; but there are circumstances in con-
nexion with those farm-yards which require explana-
tion, ieeasmuch as they presented difficulties which we
had nailer means nor authority to surmount. The
Potash Farm was in the occupation of Mr. James
Rush, and not of his father. tip to a certain
point all our operations had been greatly to his ad-
vantage. His ditches and his fences had been trimmed
and cleared out ; his manure had been collected
from various parts of the farm, and placed in
convenient heaps for him, while those previously
formed had been turned. All this was materially to
his benefit, and in all I consequently received his
most decidsd concurrence ; but, unfortunately, his in-
terest did not require that his yards should be disturbed.
His labourers were threshing in the barn, the waggons
were passing over that yard to deposit the corn to be so
threshed. The cattle were turned into it, and were
there fed. The whole of his business, with the exception
of ploughing, seemed to be concentrated in that spot;
had I, therefore, under such circumstances, have made
a forcible entry upon this part of the premises, I should
indeed have carried my research, as your correspondent
says, to almost complete demolition. The manure col-
lected in that yard had been frequently turned, as far as
we could reach it, with forks; but the enormous mass of
which it was composed (amounting to many hundred
loads) could not by possibility have been removed with-
out resorting to means far beyond those which I had
hitherto possessed; but on the very day, the very mo-
ment after the prisoner Rush was committed for trial, I
applied to the magistrates then assembled at the Castle,
to furnish me with authority to keep possession of Potash
Farm until my search could be completed. This I did
for the express purpose of removing the man re and
straw from the farm-yards, and of taking down the
several stacks which were yet_s!anding. This authority
the magistrates did not feel themselves empowered to
give, and I consequently remained in my previous
state of dependence on the will and pleasure of Mr.
Rush. He had already given me intimation that he
should no longer allow me or my officers to trespass upon
his property; but it was not until ho named a certain
day on which he should take legal steps to prevent it,
that I consented to withdraw, on his promising that no-
thing that was capable of concealing the objects of our
search slisuld be removed until previous notice had been
given to the police. This condition was faithfully ob-
served in regard to the stacks, and none were removed
but in the presence of the police; but the motive for
the very sudden and unexpected removal of the manure,
I am inclined to think, is not even yet before the public,
which will at once explain the breach of our conditions
in regard to it. It is brie fly this—a memorandum had
been found amongst the papers of Rush, indicating par-
ticular spots in the farm-yard where a brown paper
parcel, containing papers and a pair of boots, were con-
cealed; of course no mention was made of the blunder-
buss, but in the search for this property it was die-
covered.

I think it right to apprize you, that what has been de-
scribed as a shed was actually standing in the farm-yard,
and was composed of nothing more than a few long
wooden uprights, supporting a canopy or reof, under
which the cattle took shelter, and were also fed. That
I have been condemned for having done too much in the
discharge of my late duty I am aware; but to be cen-
sured for having done too little is what I could never
have anticipated, even from the malice of an enemy.
With many apologies for this intrusion,
I am, Sir, your obedient servant,
RICHARD MONTAGUE OASES,
Chief Constable for Norfolk.
Dunham, near Swaffhain, 1849.

DANISH BLOCKADE.—PLYMOUTII, MAY 24.—The
brig Arco, Captain Clark, under the flag of the Equa-
torian Republic, which sailed from this port on the 9th
inst., arrived at Hamburgh on the 17th, and the master
reports that he saw nothing of the Danish blockading
squadron. Four other neutral vessels (three Spanish
and one Swede) have since sailed hence for the same
port, in hopes of being equally fortunate. A Bremen
brig, the Lesmana, which sailed hence on the 9th, ar-
rived safely at Antwerp on the 15th inst.; and the Bre-
men schooner Hermine has also since proceeded on.
There are now in this port six Hecuburgh, three Bremen,
two Holstein, one Prussian, and one English vessel,
bound to the blockaded ports, whose masters have not
deemed it prudent to proceed.
REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL REFORM IN MAN-
CUESTER.—The first meeting of the association formed
in Manchester to promote registration and financial re-
form was held in that city on Thursday evening, for the
purpose of electing a general council and officers to carry
out the objects of the association, Mr. George Wilson,
chairman of the late Anti Corn-law League, in the chair.
Several of the more active and influential supporters of
the League were present at the meeting, but the gene-
ral attendance was not large. The chairman said the
object of the present meeting was to sanction the steps
which had been taken by the provisional council, and to
elect a permanent council, in order that the field might
be taken in earnest.—(Hear, hear.) Ile should explain
the course which they intended to pursue for
the future. They proposed to send out com-
petent persons to,expound the views of the association,
to correspond with their friends throughout the coun-
try, to ask their co-operation, and to put themselves
in communication not only with the financial
associations of the country, but with those more impor-
tant associations formed in the Midland districts and
in Yorkshire for the purchase of freehold land.—{hear,
hear.) Mr. Wilson then referred to the number of
county Members who voted against the motions of Mr.
Cobden and of Mr. Hume, and stated that in the course
of a few years, by attention to the registries, by the
purchase of freeholds in the counties, and by the forma-
tion of land companies for political purposes, they would
be able to remove at least fifty of the present county
Members who were opposed to Parliamentary and finan-
cial reform; and in the course of a few years they would
secure all the counties, except those which were held
entirely by the aristocracy, and were their fastnesses.—
( Applause.) Mr. John Bright, M.P., then proposed
that a council consisting of 200 gentlemen be appointed to
carry out the objects of the Manchester Parliamentary
and Financial Rt form Association, Mr. G. Wilson to be
chairman, Mr. Rawson to be treasurer, and Mr. J. Hicken
secretary. The Hon. Gentleman addressed the meeting
at considerable length, showing the necessity for a large,
extension of the franchise, and a reduction of the k,rese.n
J.
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ACCIDENT ON THE RIVER TRENT, NEAR NOTTING..
son
mghildoyfd younglerespect-
able an
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naer.—On Wednesday morning, about three o'clock, a
fatal catastrophe occurred on this river tionhai
named Frederick Doleman, aged 23,
the
Middle-pave-
ment, emi-
nentent vieilryss Nottinghammai
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ttfoho iti;:ney,wd,
2dhj:ee_iecwphislhltnea
number
,ffimribecestri plunged
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geon. Tnhtleem narrativeenb of
belong-
ing facts
tonhfamthe Nautilus Club had spent the day on
theelong
river, and adjourned in the evening to the Town Arms
Hotel, near the Trent-bridge. After passing the night
in revelry, it was proposed, about three in the morning,
to embark in one of their cutters, and run it through one
of the arches of the bridge, through which there is a ter-
rific rush of water. Seven of the gentlemen (amongst
whom was the unfortunate deceased) immediately got
into one of the boats, and in attempting to get through
the arch, the craft came in contact with one of the abut-
ments, and instantly upset. Tho whole of the crew
(with the exception of Mr. James, who clung to the
boat), were overturned into the water, and Mr. Doleman
was never afterwards seen alive. After considerable
difficulty five of the crew were got out. Mr. James, who
s:ill clung to the craft, was hurried down the river for
nearly a mile, when luckily he was carried to the shore.
Deceased was found on Wednesday morning about nine
o'clock. What tends to render the occurrence more me-
lancholy is the fact that Mr. Doleman was just upon the
eve of marriage. An inquest was held on the body on
Wednesday afternoon, when a verdict accordingly was
returned. An investigation is now in course of proceed-
;ng as to what has become of the property which de-
ceased had upon him at the time of the lamentable acci-
dent. When found it was discovered that the pockets
had been turned inside out; a valuable gold watch and
guard were missing, a diamond ring had been taken off
his gnger, and the studs_were torn from his shirt.

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HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
GRAND EXTRA NIGHT.
It Is respectfully announced that a GRAND EXTRA NIGHT,
on the scale of former seasons, will to presented on 'THURSDAY
EVENING, when will be performed Mozart's celebrated Opera,
DON GIOVANNI.
With various Entertainments in the Ballet Department.
Applications ior Boxes, Stalls, and 'rickets to be made at the
Box-office of the Theatre, where Pit Tickets may be obtained as
usual, price 10s. 6d. each
41T.

JAMESSeason 'S
1849. THEATRE.
FRENCH PLAYS and OPERA COMIQUE.
On MONDAY EVENING
The Performances will commence at Half-pOIS .ast Seven o'clock with
PHILTRE CHA3IPEN
To conclude with
NE TOUCHEZ PAS A LA REINE.
Mr. Mitchell begs also to announce that, notwithstanding the in-
=eased expenses of the present entertainment, the prices of admis.
*On Are determined as follows:
Boxes .. • • 6s. Od.
Pit • • • • .. .• .. 3a. Od.
Amphitheatre .. 2s. Od.
"t. Subscriptions tor the season may be arranged at Mr. Mitchell's
Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-street ; Mr. Sam?, St. James's-street ;
Mr. Andrew?, New Bond-street ; and at the Box-odice of the
Theatre, which is open daily from eleven till five.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
. Last Appearance of Mdlle. Carlotta Grisi, being her Benefit.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed Rossini's celebrated Opera,
SE .%I I RA M IDE.
Semiramide, Mdlle. Parodi ; Arsace, Mdlle. Alboni; Assur, Signor
Coletti ; Idreno, Signor Bartolini ; Oroe, Signor Lablache.
To be followed by the principal tableaux of the admired Ballet of

fIORETA,

By M. P. T. glloni ; the Music -IW-";-ignor Pagni ; the Scenery by

Mr. C. Marshall.
Pincipal parts by Mdlle. C. Rosati, Mdlie. Marie Taglioni, and M.
Dor.
The Selection will comprise the principal Pas of the Ballet. and
the admired Tableaux of the Waterfall.
Application for Boxes, Stalls, and Ticke s to be made at the
Box-office of the Theatre, where Pit Tickets may be obtained, as
usual, price 109, 6d. each.
Doors open at Seven ; and the Opera to commence at Half-past
Seven o'clock.

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THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE —GERMAN OPERA.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed Beethoven's Opera,
FIIIELIO.
Performances to commence at Eight o'clock.
Private Boxes and Pi ices may be obtained at the Ilex-office ; and
itt Messrs. Alnico and Co.'s, 214, Regent street.

tit,Arttk. M) L, riA hi AKA
Mr. B. Webster, Sete Lessee and Manager. Old Brompton.
Will be p^rformed RUNAWAY HUSBANDS.
After which a Classical Extravaganza, c IHE SPHINX.
To be followed by THE r.OUGH DIAMOND.
To conclude with the Farce of LEND ME FIVE SHILLINGS.

TiIEA nos .KOYAL, AD.ELYIII.
Under the direction u. AR tutame Celesta.
THIS EVENING,

Will be performed THE IRISH POST.
After which a new grand Extravaga,za, entitled THE DEVIL'S
VIOLIN AND THE REVOLT OF THE FLOWERS.

To conclude with a Farce, called GOING TO THE DERBY THE
DERBY U.Y. Mr. Jeremiah Twiddle, Mr. Wright: Mr. John
James Chucks, Mr. Paul Bedford ; Captain Nobble, Mr. Worrell ;
Mrs. Chucks, Mrs. Matthews ; Mrs. Twiddle, Mist Woolgar.

EOTAL LYCz.UM
Under the Maniggement of Madame Vesting.
zolQ Lcvsea, Mr. Chatter Ma hewn.
TII IS EVENING
Will be• performed KILL OR CURE.
After which, A WONDERFUL WOMAN.
To tonclude with TILE SEVEN CHAMPIONS OP CHRISTEN
DOM. _ _ _ _

Dreis tuxes, 55.; Upper Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, ls. .No
Stall-price to any part of the house.
The New 14ox-otilee, No. 2, Weilln,gton• street, hi open to the
Pubr-c, -NcrY frpra Tan till Six.

PRINCESS'S TREATk:g.
Mr. J. M. Maddox. Sole Lessee and manager.
On MONDAY EVENING
Will be presented a new s,rio-comic Drama entitled TILE DE-
SERTE It.
To conclude with the new Domestic Opera, entitled THE BLIND
SISTER; or, the Mountain Farm.

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Az.sTL.EY':, [LOYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
Under the Patronadie of her Majesty the Queen, his Royal Highness
Prince Albert, &c.
The following eminent artistes form the greatest amount of female
equestrian talent ever engaged in this or any other establishment at
ono time :
Millies. Adelaide llimfe, Valentine, Louise Touirnaire, La Jeane
Jcsepliiite ; Miss Woolford, Barreled, Davidson, Avery, and La Petite
Jeanette.
In addition to the above Mr. Batty has great pleasure In sr:flounc-
ing that he has engage i that peerless equestrian Marie Macarte,
whose brilliant triumphs on the Continent and in America have ac-
quired for her the atpellatirn cf the Equestrian Enchantress, and
whose first appearance will be duly announced.
Last Week of the grand Easter Spectacle.
In active preparation, and will be produced at Whitsuntide a new
grand Military Equestrian Spectacle, entitled
3IOOLTAN and GOUJEI,AT ; or, the Conquest of the Selkhs.
THIS EVENING,
The performance will commence with a Grand Equestrian Spec-
tacle, by Fltzball, entitled THE WHITE MAIDEN OF CALIFOR-
NIA; or, the Horse of the Ocean.
To be followed by an inimitable display of SCENES IN THE
CIRCLE. in which the first Equestrian talent of the day will appear.
To conclude with the favourite Alterpiece of CHERRY BOUNCE.
Los-otlice open trom Eleven till t our.
~tasce Manager, Mr. W. West.

DIMENSE AND UNPARALLELED SUCCESS.
Under the patronage of her Dies Gracious Majesty, he, Majesty the
Queen Dowager. h s Royal Highness Prince Albert, 8(.4.
ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS
The Nobility, Gentry, and the Public are respectfully informed
that this favourite place of fashionable re,ort is open every
MONDAY, T.jEsDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND THURSDAY.
RepresentaVon of the sroumtNG of BADAJOZ by the British

Anny, ender the command of the illustrious Wellington !
The distingtthhed patronage which this establishment has for a
lengthened period enjoyed, and the triumphant success of each suc-
ceeding spectacle, has stimulated the pro; ietor to increased exer-
tions to maintain its envied celebrity.
essrs. Denson, by whom the present subject has been modelled,
designed, and produced, have .'evoted many months to it, and the un-
rivalled skill which they possess, assisted be Messrs. Turner, Adams,
and other first-rate artists, have en ibled them to produce a picture
unequalled for magnitude, accuracy, and beauty of execution.
The ZOOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT is extensive and varied, and
has lately been enriched by se% eral rare importations, Including the
splendid presents of his late Highness Ibrahim Pasha.
The Embellishments of the New and Magi iflcent ORCHESTRA.
are now complete.
REMINGTON'S SERIAL BRIDGE. _ _

The BAND, conducted by Mr. Godfrey, has been selected from
the most talented Artists in the profession. Among others of first-
rate ability wid be f and—Mr. SleFsrs. Riehar, son, Collins,
Jun., George and Viotti Collins, Gricsbaeh, Hardy, Egerton, Shearon,
Calkin, Winterlyotham, Boil►_au, Stevenson, and Reynolds.
The VOCAL DEPARTMENT will be sustained by a succea ion of
the most popular and favourite Singers. First appearance of Miss
Ellen Rowland and Mr. George Tedder.
The FIBEWORKS by the Messrs. Sonthby, whose skill in Pyro-
techny has been too long established to need eulogising.

, -.„
REk 1 s.—The frequenters of these G rdens have long
complained that Refreshments from the Conteztionary-rooms only
could h • procured. Arrangements have been effected, and a distinct
portion of the Gardens set apart, where Refreshments may be had
of the first quali'y, and at the usual Prices.
Doors open at Nine o'Clock.—Admission One Shilling. Children
admitted to the Reserved Seats and Shilling Gallery at Half-price.

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Feeding of ihe Carnivoraat Five. The Pelicans, &c., at lialf-past
Five. Concert at Six oVock. Pyrotechnic Exhibition at Dusk.
Mons. JULLIEN will give a Series of GRAND CONCERTS
during the Season. Due notice will b 2 given of his first appearance.

TUE ViraLATUElt.—deN OFFICE, MAY 26.
THICRDIOMETER, Lowest, st, fliehest, 71; noon, 68

BAROXETEIty 30.1.
WIND 8.5. W.--fine sunshiny weather.

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