The Sun.
London, England, 1840-03-24 00:00:00

(From the Standard.)

In reply to a question from Lo-d Ashburton last evening
in the House of Lords, Lord Melbourne was pleased to
declare, that he continued to consider that it would be un-
wise, and in the highest degree imprudent, totally to repeal
the Corn-laws, and that the Government had accord-
ingly no intention to " bring forward or support any
motion for their repeal, or any change or any altera-
tion of those laws." We look upon this disclaimer
to be about as honest as that which was put forth in the
same quarter a short time before the Government per-
mitted the ballot to be made an open question. They
will no doubt adopt the same course in regard to the Corn-
laws so soon as they shall have achieved enough of " pres-
sure from without " to afford them an excuse. " Open
questions " are the shabby means by which they attempt
to shift responsibility from their own shoulders, and pri-
vately encourage demands which outwardly they profess
to discourage.

THE MURDER AT ISLINGTON.

HATTON-GARDEN.-(THIS DA Y.}
DISCHARGE OFJARVIS-REMAND OF GOULD

AND MRS. JARVIS.

The re-examination of Arthur Nicholson, alias Richard
Gould, John Jarvis, and Mary Ann Jarvis, on suspicion
of having been concerned in the murder of Mr. John Tem-
pleman, at Pocock's 'fields, was to-day resumed at half-past
two o'clock. In the early part of the morning Mr. Combe,
the Magistrate, received a summons to attend at the Home.
office, consequent, it was reported, upon his refusal to suffer
the prisoners to attend the Coroner's inquisition.
John Allen, the person with whom the prisoner lodged,
produced a large and thick piece of wood, which he used
in his business as a seam-set. He missed the fellow
piece to it two days after the death of Mr. Templernan.
It was about sixteen inches long, had sharp edges, was of
considerable thickness, and if used properly, would
knock down a horse. It was kept on a ledge
in a cupboard which was not locked. He bad
seen a splinter of wood covered with blood at the
office, and was induced to think it might have formed part
of the seam-set in his house, and was induced to examine
the cupboard, when he missed it. Has never found the
missing knife, which he used as a cheese-knife.

James Rogers—lives in Dorset-street, Spitalfields. He
knows Gould by the name of Arthur Nicholson; has
known him for six years. Before he was a soldier, about
two years ago, he knew him by the name of Richard. He
enlisted, in the name of Arthur Nicholson, in the 11th
Light Dragoons. He saw him last on Friday week, about
a quarter to eight at night. He saw him at the door,of his
house ;he was alone. He said Jem, you're just the man
I wanted to see." Witness asked what he wanted, and he
said he wanted two screws and a darkey, meaning a dark
lar,thorn, and by screws he meant skeleton keys. Witness
told him he might as well ask him for 5001. as for such
things as them. Witness said he was sorry to see him as
he was, and if he had any money he would stand some beer.
Gould said he had no money, so he could not stand any,
and witness's brother-in-law, who was with him, paid for a
pot of beer for the three. His brother-in-law left him and
the prisoner at the public house; witness then took leave of
the prisoner, and has not seen him since. Prisoner said he
was out of work. Witness is by trade an umbrella-maker ;
has no knowledge of iron-work, except by jobbing in
cleaning locks, and work of that description. He at pre-
sent works by the water aide as a porter. Supposes that
as he kept an iron shop the prisoner might have imagined
he had screws in his house.

Thomas Camps*, a pawnbroker at Holloway, produced
a shovel pledged on the 16th of March by a female,: he b,.-
lieved it was the prisoner Jarvis, but cannot say for a cer-
tainty ; she bad fr..quently pledged articles with witness.
J. Stewart Wehis, a pawnbroker, produced a pocket
handkerchief pawnod on the 17th instant by the female pri-
sorter Jarvis.

William Kelland—Lives .in' Gloster-street, Horton; is
foreman to Mr. Jay, a builder, of London-wall ; knows the
prisoner Jarvis well ; he was in his master's service on
the 16th and 17th instant; he has been in his service
since the 2.8:h of February as painter; his last job was in
the houses attached to the Eagle in the City-road.
Witness recollects Monday, 16th. Jarvis was regular at
his work all that day, from six in the morning until half.
past five in the evening ; and the next morning he came
at six o'clock. He went to his breakfast at eight, and re-
turned at half-past eight, and continued until twelve. He
was then absent for one hour, when he returned and re-
mained at work until half-post five, and then quitted. Saw
no one coming backward and forward to him on that day.
Has known Jarvis eight years, and he always conducted
himself well.

Daniel Butler is a painter. Recollects the 16th and
17th well. Was at work at the Eagle, when Jarvis ar-
rived on the 17th. Found Jarvis there. They breakfasted
together at a public-house, and dined together at the
same house. He was with him until half-past five. Jar-
vis was not absent at all. Did not seo his wife or the other
prisoner come to him.

Mr. COMBE laid, that after this full explanation of the
circumstances connected with Jarvis, he should discharge
him. He had better go out at once. He supposed he
would go to work to the same master.
Jarvis--I hope so, Sir.
Mr. Kelland—l am willing to receive him.
A person in the Court said he would give Jarvis work,
if he wanted it.—( A platue. )
Jarvis, who seemed to be labouring under considerable
emotion, applied to have his child given up to him.
Mrs. Jarvis (in a very bold manner)—lt is my child,
and I will not give it up.
Jarvis—lt is two years old, Sir, and will be much better
taken care of by me.
Mr. COMBE—That is a matter for the consideration of
the Visiting Magistrates. I cannot interfere between you
and your wife, but I suppose the Magistrates will not
suffer a child of that age to remain in prison. Jarvis, you
will piece yourself in communication with Mr. Inspector
Miller, so as to be forthcoming if wanted.
Jarvis then bowed to the Court, and withdrew, Mrs.
Jarvis retaining possession of the child.
The drawer which was broken open was then produced,
end it had evidently been forced open with some sort of
lever. There were various marks on it as if a chisel had
been used on it.

The prisoner Gould said he could give a full explana-
tion of all the evidence, but what he had to say he would
say at his trial ; ho would say nothing until he had pro-
fessional advice.

The female prisoner said nothing. The prisoners Gould
and Mary Ann Jarvis were then remanded till one o'clock
to.morrow. The precincts of the Court were crowded
during the whole of the day with persons anxious to bear
the proceedings, or to get a glimpse of the prisoners.
There was considerable difficulty in gaining ad-
mission to the Court, which was held in the room up
stairs. Ev ry facility was, however, afforded to us by Mr.
Maule, the Magistrates' Clerk, and by the Officers of the
Court, to whew we beg to express our obligation. Seve-
ral County Magistrates, among whom we recognized Lord
Kensington, were present during the whole of the pro-
ceedings.

THE LONDON GAZETTE.

(THIS EVENING.)

CROWN-OFFICE, MA !Lc"( 23.

MENDER RETURNED TO SERVE IN THIS PRESENT PAR-

LUMENT.

BoaouGH or. WoonsrocK.—Frederic Thesiges, Esq., in
room of the Marquess of Blandford, now Duke of ;Marlborough.

WHITEHALL, MARCH 23.
The Queen has been pleased to present the Rev. William
Bcgg to the Church and Parish, of Falkirk, in the presbytery
of Linlithgow, and County of Stirling, vacant by the death of
the Rev. Alexander Melville.