The Sun.
London, England, 1849-03-31 00:00:00

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SUN OFFICE, Seven o Clock.

THE STANFIELD-HALL
MURDERS.

TRIAL OF RUSH.
BY EXPRESS.-(THIS DAY.)

(FROM OUR OWN REPORTER.)
NORWICH, TWELVE O'CLOCK.

The interest which this remarkable trial has excited
remains unabated, and, as yesterday and for the last
few days, it engrosses the attention of the whole town,
as indeed it does of the whole country. The court was
crowded, and hundreds were unable to obtain admission.
A large number of ladies were present.
The jury entered the box at a few minutes before nine
o'clock.

Mr. Baroa ROLFE took his seat shortly after nine.
Rush immediately after was placed in the dock. He
carried a large portfolio filled with papers. His appear-
ance in ao respect differed from yesterday. He appeared
anxious, and deeply sensible of the awful position
in which be was placed. Haring carefully
arranged his papers, he looked round the court as if look-
ing for some one. He then complained to his Lordship
that a witness yarned Stanley had been in court yes-
terday.
Mr. Baron ROLFE said it was most improper for a
witness to remain in court after he had ordered all wit-
nesses to leave.

Emily Sandford was then called, and, on the applica-
tion of Rush, she was again sworn.
This was accordingly done, Mr. Baron ROUE remark
ing that it was unusual to do so after a witness had been
once sworn. Having once taken the oath her testimony
was just as valid without the addition of another to-day.
The cross-examination of the witness by Rush was
then proceeded with.—He did not came to her bedside
and give her some lucifers late on the night of the mur•
der, but a few days before. Had made copies of letters
at Potash directed to Mrs. Jermy and Mrs. Clark, the
wife of a solicitor.

Rush said he had given the solicitors for the prosecu•
tion notice to produce the originals.
Baron ROLFE said that was not the proper time to
have them introduced. If the eriginals were not pro-
duced he would be entitled to put the copies (which were
handed by Rush to the witness) in evidence.
To the best of her recollection (the witness was
pressed by Rush, on the solemnity of her oath,
to be careful i❑ her reply to the question) he
came back at the same time on the Tuesday night,
the night of the murder, as on the preceding night.
Ile was gone, however, a little longer on the Tuesday
than the Monday night. Copied a letter to a Mr. Blake,
with respect to a charge of felony with which he (Rush)
had been threatened.

Rush said he had given notice to have the letter
produced.
Examination continued—When the conversation took
place with respect to the poachers, and the anecdote of
Bruee and the spider was related, she said she feared
there was something more than poachers that took him
out; to which he said he should like her better if she did
not make any remarks of the kind, telling her " not to
ask him any question then."
Rush—Now I will ask you who told you I intended
to send you to France? Witness (crying)—My Lord,
am I obliged to answer that question? he wishes me to
expose matters iu connexion with my family.
Rush disclaimed any intention of the kind; he merely
wished an explicit reply to the question.
Witness—One of my brothers told me you had said
so: you did say so.
At the request of Rush Mrs. Bryant (who had sat by
the side of the witness) was directed to leave the court.
Cross-examination resumed—Mrs. Bryant had told
her to keep her spirits up; that was all she bad said
to her.
"qrs. Bryant was called back.

Oros:.-examination resumed—lnvariably made copies
of all letters rent out by the prisoner to different parties.
Had seen letters to the prisoner from Mr. Jermy; but
this was sometime before the murder. He told her that
the letters were Mr. Jermy's ; she only knew his
writing from what he had told her. Knew he received
some time ago a copy of an old will in a soiled envelope,
on which a number of postage stamps were pasted, from
the. Rev. Mr. Preston, Mr. Jermy's father. Believed she
made a copy of a letter which the prisoner had directed
to Mr. Jenny on the subject of the will.
Rush said he had given the prosecution notico to pro-
duce the document—rt was a lithographed letter.
Cross-examination continued—Knew he had in pos-
session a vast quantity of old documents relating to pro-
perty—they were usually spread on a table in the
"living-room." Having been asked if she had particu-
larly r oticed any of the papers, she said she had noticed
one mysterious letter written by James Rush, the pri-
soner's son, to his sister, in which her name (witness's)
was mentioned.

Mr. Baron ROLFE thought the purport of the letter
immaterial. No further question was, therefore, asked
with respect to it.
Cross•examination continued—Had seen a small
parchment book; but did not recollect his taking some of
the leaves out of it to make a parcel. On the day follow.
ing the murder (Wednesday) Mr.,Winterworth came and
took possession of the papers after the prisoner had been
taken into custody. She was not told that she would be
kept in custody until she had given her evidence. She
went with him in a gig, Savory sitting behind. IThe
witness was here asked a number of questions as
to her proceedings for some days after the
murder, and as to the parties with whom she had con-
versed, but nothing of the slightest consequence was
elicited. The morning after the murder Rush asked her
if the officer who was present bad asked her any ques-
tions with rspect tAitis being out the night before. She
said he had, and aria she had told him he had been out.
Rush said he had no business to ask any questions.)
Did I not say I don't wonder at their suspecting me
from the manner in which I have been living the last 18
months?—No! I recollect making that remark. I did
so because you had been so bitterly at variance with the
Jermys.
[The witness is under examination at the time I dis
patch this, and will be most probably for two or three
hours yet. She was ten hours under examination yester-
day. A vast mass of the questions propounded by Rush
to her are of the most irrelevant character, and, there-
fore, utterly pointless, and absolutely without any
apparent object. His mode of addressing the witness
was measured and deliberate, and altogether his inter-
rogatories were put in a kind and soft manner. Whilst
waiting for the responses to his queries he stares in
tently and most earnestly at the witness, as if the most
vital evidence depended, upon her answers to the
most trivial queries. his pertinacity and perseverance
as an inquisitor is perfectly wonderful. Toe Bishop of
Norwich and a number of distinguished persons
were present. Emily Sandford continues at
times to gszs at the prisoner with much
interest awl conc•rn; sometimes her replies are
somewhat cross and testy, but generally they are
uttered in ',a soft, pleasant tone, and evincing by her
manner, even in the degraded and awful condition of
the prisoner, somewhat of affection for him, which is not
unnatural, considering the long period of their
intimacy, and the invariable kindness which
she stated yesterday he had ever evinced to
her. Rash's voice and manner is mild in the
extreme, and indeed there is nothing ferocious
or forbidding in his expression or manner. Ido not
well see how the trial can close before Tuesday—it may
even extend to Wednesday.]

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)
PROM OUR OWN REPORTER.
NORWICH, SIX O'CLOCK.
The cross-examination of Emily Sandford was conti-
nued until one o'clock, when becoming faint
its continuance was postponed. Not only
did she corroborate her previous well known evidence,
but strengthened it.

➢lr. Penson, governor, proved the use by
Rush of the following words to Sandford—
If you sign that deposition, I hope your hand may rot;
and if you have a child by me, I hope it will be born
with a brand upon it. Honor Holmes, one of Mrs.
Jernsy's servants, proved hearing the shots and alarm
bell.

Mr. John Stanley produced the two threatening
notices thrown on the floor of the hull by the murderer.
Jessy White, an accountant, who had been employed
for some years by Rush, swore that those notices
were to best of belief (though in a feigned hand) in that
of Rush. The Y I small f's and P's were exactly his.
These notices were written on the insides of two marble-
stained cuvers of a copy-book. Two children's account-
books, part of a set of three were found at Rush's.
Mr. Jerrold, stationer, of the town proved that copy-
books of the kind were made by him in 1844. And
that a set was sold to Rush. The stains on
the covers of one book of each set, owing
to damp, was traceable inside, as also a faint
impression of the red ink, which, being for teaching
children were unusually wide. The covers left in the
hall exhibited,, these peculiarities and were in his
opinion the cover of a set. The place of a
label which bad been partially obliterated corresponded
exactly in the size to those on the others.
The staining was peculiar, he had never seen such a
thing before.—Mr. Bignold, mayor, proved that the va-
rious *natures of Mr. Jenny were forgeries.--Emily
Sandford was called at five, and is under examina-
tion at the time I dispatch this. She has added
nothing of the slightest consequence.
The distinct
proof of the above important facts caused the prisoner
to falter slightly and his hands to tremble. He seemed
truly alive to their damning nature.
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MINING INTELLIGENCE.
(From the Mining Journal of this day.)
A fair proportion of business has been done in the
mining share-market during the week. Condurrow is
represented to continue progrvssieg; shares are in e-
quest at our present quotations.
Tincroft, Lewis, and Tamar shares are in demand ;
the mines looking remarkably well.
The report received of Trelawny this week has pro-
duced a demand for these shares, at improved prices.
The following shares have been inquired for at
buyers' prices : West Caradon, East Pool, East
Buller, Great Rough, Tor, Mary Ann, South Wheal
Bassett, West Buller, &c. _ _ .

East Tamar is represented to have considerably im-
proved, especially in the shaft, and 25 fm. level. At
South Tamar, the 70 fm. level has much improved.
East Buller shares have been sought for. This mine,
we learn, joins, Wheal Buller on the east, and is in the
midst of the leading mines of the county. Although
recently taken up, the shares have freely changed hands
at a considerable premium.
Alfred Consols, Bedford United, and Holmbush, are
also among those reported to have improved.
Shares in the following mines have changed hands
during the week :—Devon Great Consols, South 13asset,
Treviskey and Barrier, Wellington, Condurrov ')rake
Walls, Trehane, Trelawny, West Caradon, East Pool,
East Buller, Kingsett and Bedford, Tincroft, Tamar,
Lewes, Mary Ann, Heignston Downs, East Tamar,
South Tamar, West Providence, Cwm Erfin, South
Wales Mining Company, Bwlch Consols, Llawr Cwm
Bach, West Tolgus, Alfred Consols, Brewer, Mendip
Hills, South Molton, Stray Park, Treleigh Consols,
West Wheal Jewel, &c.
The first annual meeting of Low's Patent Copper Com-
pany has been held, at which a report was read, in
which the directors state that they have not ventured
to give any statement of profit and loss, as, in conse-
quence of the smelting operations; up to the end of
1848, having consisted almost exclusively of ex-
periments to ascertain the effects of the new process
on the various descriptions of ores, any calculation of
gain or loss arising from them would, in all pro-
bability, prove erroneous. The results of the numerous
experiments, however, which have been made with the
new processes of smelting are highly satisfactory, show-
ing a considerable saving of expense; while the quality
of the metal, which has been subjectd by consumers to
their severest tests, has been universally approved. They
have selected an eligible site for their works on theßiver
Burry, near Swansea.
At the Carn Brea annual general meeting the ac-
counts showed a balance of 14,4191. Os. 93. in favour of
the mine. The proceeds of sales of ores have been—
Copper, 58,984/. 19s. 4d.; black tin, 11,6771. 14s. Bd.=
70,662/. 14s. The dividends paid during the last year
were as follows :—Feb. 9, 2,0001.; April 15, 3,0001.;
June 15, 3,0001.; Oct. 20, 3004 ; Dec. 20, 3,0001.—
total, 14,000/. Another dividend of 31. per share was
declared, payable on the 12th of April next. This
month's sales (being January returns) will leave a profit
of 3,400 L on the month's workings.
At the Callington meeting the accounts showed a
balance of 2841. 2s. in favour of adventurers. The re-
ports of Captains Philips and Floyd were considered fa-
vourable; it was determined that the Kelly Bray Mine
should be vigorously prosecuted, for which purpose calls
will have to be made.

At the East Wheal Crofty meeting the accounts
showed a balance in favour of adventurers of 2,1271. 15s.
Id. The sales of ores in the two months had been
3,001/. 12i. 7d.
At the Holmbush meeting the accounts showed a ba-
lance of 3201. Be. against the mine. The agents' reports
were ♦ery satisfactory.
The Tresavean accounts show a balance in favour of
8741. 15s. 6d. The sales of ore in the two months
amounted to 2,3281. 3s. 9d.
The Trethellan accounts show the balance at bankers
as 3131. 23. sd. The ores sold in the two months amount
to 388/. Bs. 9d.
At the Tregorden meeting a balance of 2181. 9s. 10d.
was found against the mine, to discharge which, and fur
future operations, a call of 1/. per share was deemed ne-
cessary. The Captain's report of the mine represents
the 12 fathom level end as worth 51. per fathom; the back
and bottom, more than capable of paying costs of work-
ing; they have commenced driving the 12 fathom south—
the lode being orey throughout. The lode in the 20
fathom level, north and south, is orey, though not rich;
but indicative of improvements. The lode in the north
shaft is again drained, from whence, in course of a short
time, returns will be made. In about three weeks five
tons of silver lead ore will be ready for sale, estimated
at 20/. per ton.
At the Carthew Consols meeting a call of 4s. 63. per
share was made.

At the Exmoor Wheal Eliza meeting the accounts
showed a balance against the mine of 40/70s. sd. A call
of 10s. per share was made.
At the Wheal Penhale meeting a call of ss. per share
was made.

At the Great Rough Tor meeting the proposal to take
the 135 forfeited shares in one lot, on payment of the
sum of 6641., was accepted.
At the %Via( al Trehane meeting the statement of ac-
counts showed a balance of 6901.; a dividend of 21. per
share was declared, leaving a balance of 1781. 2s. 3d.,
which is carried to the credit of the next account.
About 74 tons or rich silver-lead ore was sampled on
Saturday last. The agent's report of the mine is satis-
factory; they are progressing with the shaft, which is
down 1 1 ftns., and have 21 fms. more to sink for their
next level, which is expected will be completed in about
three ft eeks.

Reports from the Australian Mining Company's
agents, dated Tungkillo, Nov. 3 and Dix. 3, have just
been received. Capt. Phillips states his belief that the
mine will turn out satisfactory.

In foreign mines, the lolloWing shares have been trans-
acted during the week—viz.: U❑ited Mexican, St. John
del Rey, Australian, Copaipo, Imperial Brazilian, La•
uaire, and Guadalcanal.