The Sun.
London, England, 1849-04-03 00:00:00

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SUN OFFICE, Seven o'Clock.

E ST_ANFIELD-HALL

MURDERS.

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

(FROM OUR OWN REPORTER.)
NORWICH, TWELVE O'CLOCK.
Before the reporters were admitted this morning the
Governor, Mr. Pinson, called them together, and ex-
pressed a hope that they would keep their penknives, or
anything which might be made available as a weapon,
out of the reach of Rush, stating that he did not ask this
without reason. We understand that during the night the
prisoner became exceedingly- violent, and vowed revenge
towards the witnesses who had given evidence against
him. It was, therefore, feared that he might lay violent
hands upon his own life if the means were placed within
his power, or attack any one within his reach. In con-
sequence of the threats used, and the apparently ungo-
vernable rage which bad taken possession of the prisoner,
the spikes round the dock were covered, some time before
the meeting of the court, with long and stout pieces of
wood. The conduct of Rush during the night, we were
told, was ferocious in the extreme, and more like
that of a demon than a human being. The
prisoner, (with whom turnkeys have been in the
habit of sitting up every night, and who have kept a strict
watch over him), however, slept a good deal last night;
his violence cline on early in the morning.

The court was crowded.
These revelations caused the greatest excitement in

the court.
Mr. Baron Rolfe took his seat at a quarter to nine
o'elcck. The jury assembled shortly before.
Before the prisoner was brought in; the Under-Sheriff
stated that a man, then in custody and present, had called
out to the jury when leaving their omnibus and entering
the Maid's Head, last night, " Gentlemen, I hope
you wilt be merciful to Mr. Rush."
Archibald Macdonald, the man referred to, apolo-
gized for his conduct, and declared that it was merely
addressed to a person whom he knew in the omnibus,
and not with any bad intention.
Mr. Baron ROLFE said it was extremely important
that the jury should not be communicated with before
giving their verdict. His conduct was most improper;
as, however, he had not sought to injure the prisoner he
should discharge him.
Rush shortly after entered the dock. We did not no-
tic3 any change in his appearance. Having carefully
arranged his papers, a proceeding which occupied some
time, h© applitd to bo permitted to put a few questions to ,
Howe.

Mr. alron ROLFE said he did not know whether he
ought to allow it, because the evidence was altogether
irrelevant-whether innocent, or guilty he did not believe
it coald affect him.

Bush said he was happy to hear this.
Baron .ROLFE said, however, it was for the jury to
judge.
Bush said he only wished to put two or three questions.
Howe was called and examined by liaish—W as in the
habit of frequenting the " W heatsheaf " in London.
linisw persons in the habit of going there of the name of
Durrant and Hythe. Had spoken to the former about
the murder. Never said he would go to Norwich and
give evidence if his expenses were paid, in order that he
might have a lark with his fliends in Norwich. Did
not say he wcuid give evidence on either side for 201.
He had said he had been out on the " spree" with the
prisoner, which was the case, and that ho had said he
" was a jolly good fellow."