The Sun.
London, England, 1856-08-09 00:00:00

EXECUTION OF DOVE.

, THE LATE ROBBERY BY SCAVENGERS.—This morning
an application was made to Mr. Henry by the police-
sergeant who has charge of the case for a warrant to
procure the attendance of a marine-store dealer and his
wife, named Walters, who bad purchased the property
stolen from the yard of Mr. Jacques, the iron merchant,
of Bloomsbury. The property had been traced to the
possession of a wholesale dealer in the neighbourhood of i
the Caledonian-road, who gave a very satisfactory ac-
count of the manner in which he had become possessed
of it. He stated he had purchased it of the marine-store
dealer in question, It was stated by Walters that his
wife had purchased the boilers.
Mr. Henry granted a warrant to compel the attendance
of Walters and his ,wife at the next examination of the
two men, Collins avid Brewer, which is appointed for an
early day next week.

MANSION-HOUSE.
STEALING A WATCH, CHAIN, &c.—Pder Theodor
°jumpn was placed at the bar, on remand, charged
l with stealing a silver gilt watch, 2 sovereigns, and 10s.
in• silver, the property of another foreigner named
pm Zacharia.

The particulars of the case have been already published
in The Sun, and it will no doubt be recollected that the
prisoner and prosecutor were both staying at the Blue
Pig, St. Mary-axe, and slept in the same room, from
which place the property was stolen. The watch and
chain were found wrapped up in a pocket handkerchief
on the roof of a house opposite the Blue Pig.
The parties are strangers. The prosecutor took nom.
passion on the prisoners on account of theta both being
Germans, and the latter returned his gratitude by
robbing his friend.
There being no proof to whom the handkerchief be-
longed, and the evidence being so purely circumstantial,
The Lord Mayor, under the circumstances, ordered
the watch and chain to be restored to the prosecutor,
and the prisoner to be discharged.
The prisoner was accordingly discharged.

GUILDHALL.
HORSE STEALING—A respectably dressed man, named
Marks, was placed at the bar before Mr. Alderman
Challis, charged with obtaining a horse under the fol-
lowing circumstances.

Mr. Wontner appeared for the' prosecution.
It appeared from the evidence, that the prisoner, on
Wednesday last, went to the Horse Repository,
Barbican, and there saw Mr. Gower, to whom /he
represented himself es a cab proprietor, having three
cabs and four hones. He also called Mr. Gower's
attention to his having had former transactions with
him. He said he was a cab proprietor, 63, Ponsonby-
place, Vauxhall, and had lost a horse the previous
night. The prisoner looked round the stables, selected
a horse, tried it, and purchased it. On the presumption
that the prisoner was a cab proprietor he was allowed to
take the horse ,on giving his bill. It was afterwards
found that the prisoner's statement was false, and on his
apprehension by Hayden he admitted it, and said he was
driven to it by distress, and had sold the horse.
The prisoner was then commi:;ted for trial.

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MARLBOROUGH-STREET.
VIOLENT ASSAULT UPON A SURGEON.—William Dim-
mock and James Hill, two workmen employed at the
Princess's Theatre, were charged with a violent assault
upon Mr. William Curtis Hugman, surgeon, No. 13,
Great Ormond-street, Brunswick-square.
It appeared from the evidence that the prosecutor,
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ssing along Oxford-street, aboufttehalf.-Tst 12
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ome
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ng a
patient, the two prisoners jostled rudely against him and
knocked off his hat into the roadway. The prosecutor,
thinking that the prisoners intended to rob him, raised
a black ebony walking-stick and struck the prisoner
Hill on the head, whereby the stick broke into pieces.
The other prisoner then attacked the prosecutor, and
dealt him several severe blows on the eye and across
the side of the head. A police-constable came up and
the prisoners were given into custody. The prisoners
had, just previously to the assault, been annoying a fe-
male, who escaped from them.

The prisoners, in their defence, said they had just
left their duties at the Princess's Theatre, and had taken
only a pint of porter, and while in the act of crossing the
road they accidentally pushed against the prosecutor,
who turned roar d and struck Hill on the head without
sufficient provocation.

Police-constable 143 E, and the Inspector on duty at
the time the charge was taken, proved that the prisoners
were drunk when brought to the station.
Other evidence having been offered,
Mr. Bingham said the prisoners had jostled the prose-
cutor, and as he thought he was going to be robbed he
struck one of them, when the other committed a violent
attack upon him. The case was an aggravated one, and
the prisoner Hill must pay a fine of 205., and Dimmock
405., or in default to be imprisoned.

YORK, FRIDAY NIGHT.
All doubt as to the execution of this wretched criminal
having been removed by the final determination of Sir
George Grey not to interfere with the due course of the
law, the relatives and friends of the culprit have 'visited
him to-day and yesterday, for the purpose of taking a
last farewell.
The final decision of the Home Secretary was commu-
nicated to Dove on Thursday morning by Mr. Noble,
the governor of the gaol, and on it being intimated to
the prisoner that there was no longer the slightest hope
of his life being spared, he appeared quite unmoved and
unconcerned, remarking that he was not at all surprised
at Sir George Grey's decision. He conversed with the
governor very freely about it, and observed that he was
sorry his friends should have given themselves such an
amount of unnecessary trouble on his behalf. He
added, "It is just what I have expected for the last few
days. I never looked for anything but an unfavourable
reply from him."
On Thursday forenoon the chaplain of the gaol preached
the usual week-day 'sermon before the prisoners in the
gaol, and Dove was present. The rev, gentleman's sub-
ject was not in direct reference to the unhappy criminal,
but, practically, it may be said that it was the con-
demned sermon, as it very frequently touched upon
the peculiar nature of Dove's crime. The prisoner
appeared to listen to the sermon very attentively, and
on several occasions during its delivery he wept bit-
terly. He hid his face in his bands, and seemed to be
suffering intense mental anguish. Between 11 and 12
o'clock on Thursday forenoon, a carriage, containing
Mrs. Dove, the prisoner's mother, his two sisters, and his
late wife's brother, the Rev. Mr. Jenkins, drove up to the
gate of the castle. The parties had come to take a sad
farewell of their miserable relative. They were told that
the prisoner was at that time attending Divine service
in the chapel, and on this intimation being conveyed to
them they retired, and went again shortly after one
o'clock, when the painful interview took place. The
prisoner, who bad written for them the day before, was
apprised by the Governor of their approach, and ex-
pressed his gratitude for the visit. On the afflicted
family entering the prisoner's cell, the scene was most
heart-rending and agonising. The aged mother threw
her arms around her wretched son's neck, and, unable
in words to give expression to her grief, she sobbed con-
vulsively for several minutes. The sisters, kneeling at
her feet, were equally overpowered, whilst the Rev. Mr.
Jenkins, the brother-in-Taw of the prisoner, offered up a
fervent and appropriate prayer. Several minutes
elapsed after Mr. Jenkins had finished praying before a
word was exchanged between the prisoner and his rela-
tives. At length Mrs. Dove threw herself at her son's
feet, begged of him fully to confess his crime if he was
guilty of it, and entreated him by fervent and unceas-
ing prayer during the few remaining hours he had to
live, to prepare for the awful change which awaited him,
and make his peace with God. The prisoner was
deeply moved by his distracted parent's affectionate
appeal. He fell down on his knees, and with uplifted
hands earnestly prayed for forgiveness of his sins, but
he avoided making any direct confession of the murder.
His relatives then all knelt around him, and the Rev.
Mr. Jenkins again engaged in prayer. This done an
interval of several minutes' silence followed. At length
the last farewell was taken ;—the mother, sisters, and
Mr. Jenkins again embraced the prisoner, and the for-
mer was so overpowered that she had to be led out of
the cell. All, in reference to the murder, that his rela-
tives could obtain from him was, " that all would be
made right after his death," and it is said that he has
confessed to the chaplain on the condition that the con-
fession is not to be made public until after his execution.
How far this may be true a few hours will determine.
The prisoner's spiritual adviser was the Rev. Mr.
Hartley, a Wesleyan minister, formerly of Leeds, but
now resident in York. This gentleman was well ac-
quainted with the prisoner's family during his residence
in Leeds, and it is owing to this circumstance that
he now visits the prisoner.
Mr. Wright, the " prison philanthropist," was also in
constant attendance upon the prisoner.
Yesterday the Rev. Mr. Hartley had a lengthened
interview with the prisoner till the forenoon. He saw
him again in the afternoon. In a conversation with the
rev, gentleman he represented the prisoner as deeply
penitent.
The execution took place at 12 o'clock.
The convict admitted to Mr. Wright, yesterday, the
prison philanthropist, that he poisoned his wife, and
that for the offence be ought to die. The witnesses,
the jury, and the judge he admitted only did their duty

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)
YORK, SATURDAY, 1 P.M.
Shortly before twelve o'clock the prison bell began to
toll. Everything being in readiness, the solemn pro-
cession then marched slowly to the scaffold, on arriving
at which the prisoner shortly engaged in prayer. The
executioner then proceeded to adjust the rope, and drew
the white nightcap over the unfortunate man's head.
The signal having been given, he was launched into
eternity, and death seemed to have been almost instan-
taneous. There was a large concourse of people in
attendance.

The steam-transport Clyde, No. 145, Captain Anderson,
arrived at Woolwich on Thursday night from the East,
with two officers of the 72d Highlanders and the Royal
Horse Artillery, and 09 men of the Laud Transport
Corps, a complete field battery, and sundry addressed
packages.

APPOINTMENTS.
Lieut. Douglas Herbert, to the Amethyst ; A. J. Er.
rington and A. E. Dupuis, midshipmen to the Alacrity;
S. A. B. Capel, naval cadet to the Highflyer ; G. Everest,
surgeon to the Highflyer; Isaac B. Moorman, assistant-
paymaster to the Waterloo; James B. Rawlings, assistant-
paymaster to the Brunswick ; John Adams, assistant-pay-
master to the Amethyst ; James Ray, assistant-paymaster
to the Princess Royal ; W. H. S. Batt, clerk to the Con-
queror; H. M. D. Wilson, clerk to the Brunswick.

ROYAL ASYLUM OF ST. ANIV'S SOCIETY,

THE ELECTION.
The half-yearly general court and election of children
into the Society's Royal Asylum took place yesterday at
the London Tavern, Bishopsgate•street. The chair was
filled by Sir F. Agar.

The report of the committee having been read, and
the usual routine business disposed of, the election of
the fifteen children—six girls and nine boys—from a list
of 99 candidates, then commenced.

At half-past 3 o'clock the poll olesed_ any " "U"
the Uhairman announced the following as the success-
ful candidates :

GlRLS.—Catherine Arthur, 215 ; Harriet Cooper,
234; Caroline Johnson, 281 ; Ellen Brewster, 326 ;
Harriet Light, 217; Mary Ann Hill, 228.
BOYS.—Gretorex, 319 ; Flatt, 278 ; Reed, 211 ;
Moss, 202 ; Woodcock, 188; Plummer, 184 ; Collins,
183 ; Jefferies, 167 ; Robrs, 159.

The son of the deceased author, Haydn, polled only
15 votes.

A21113T NEWS._- Day.)

COVENT GARDEN.
Tho supplies were good, and the trade ruled steady, as
follows :

FRUIT.

Filberts, p. doz. lbs 9s 01 to Os
Cobnuts, do., 15s Od to Os Od
Almonds, p. lb. Os Od to Os Od
Walnuts, per 100 Od to 03 Od
Figs, per doz 9d to is ed
Strawborries, per
pottlo 2d to 8d
Gooseberries, per
half sieve —.280,1 to 4s Od
Currants, p. do. 2s Gi to 4s Gd
Plums, per do. 45 Od to 7s Od
Green gages, do. 45 Od to 7s 03
Raspberries, p. potl. 4d to 8d
'ABLEt.
Greens, per doz. Shallots, per bunch 4d to Gd
bunches ......Os Od to Os Od Horseraddish, per do. 2s to 4s
Cabbages, per doz.9d to is GI Parsley, per do. 2d to 3d
Savoy do., p. do. is 01 to 2s Gd Celery, per do 0 9d to is Gd
Cauliflowers, p. do. is Od to 3s Endive, per doz. 3s Od to 4s 0,1
Brocoli, per do. is Gd to 2s Od Beet, per doz. is Od to 24 Od
Old potatoes, per ton Os to 03 Parsnips, per do. Od to is Od
New do., per d0....45s to 903 Small salad, p. pun. 2d to 3(1
Peas, per quart _9(l to 7 s Od Mushrooms, per potl. is to Os
French beans, p. do.2s Od to 3s Artichokes, each _4l to Od
Turnips, new, per Cabbage lettuces,
bunch 4d to 61 per score is 'Oil to is Cd
Carrots, per do sd to 8(1 Radishes, per doz.
Cucumbers, each 4d to is Od hands is to 2s Od
Garlic per lb 6d to Os 8d Tomatoes, p.hf.sieve 4d to 6d
Spinach, p. sieve 1s Od to is 61 Chillies, per 100 is Od to is 6d
Sorrel, per do .......... Od to Os Capsicums, per 1001 s 0,1 to 2s
Brus. sprouts, p. do. 2s to 3s Walnuts per 100...0s Od to Os
Old onions, p. bushel Os to N Rhubarb, p. bundle 4d to 81
New do., per bunch 2d to Gd Asparagus, per 1002 s Od to 4s
Leeks, per d 0......... 4d to 6d Sea kail, per pun. is Od to 3s
NEWGATE AND LEADENHALL.
Turkey Poults, 45 Gd to Gs Gd ; Geese, 4s Gil to 7s each ;
Ducks, 2s Gd to 3s 01; wild do., Os Od to Os to Od ; rab-
bits, is to is 61 each ; Pigeons, 61 to 8d each ; large
Surrey Fowls, 3s Oct to Os ; middling, is Gd to 2s 3,1 ;
Chickens, 3s Od to 5s Od ; Capons, 3s Gd to 4s ed. ; Hares, 2s 6,1 to 3s 6d ; Grouse, Os Od to Os to Od each ; Pheasants,
Os Od to Os Od ; Partridges, Os Od to Cs to Od; Guinea
Fowls, 2s Oil to 3s 3d ; Roasting pigs, Os Od to Os Od each.
Fresh butter, 18 0,1 to is 2d per lb. ; English eggs, Os 6d ;
French do., 6s to 7s 3d per 120; Leverets, 2s Od to 4s each.
NWPORT.
Beef, from 3s 4,1 to 4d ; mutton, 3s 6d to 4s 6d ; lamb,
48 11 to 5s Gd ; veal, 3s 8d to 4s 61; pork, 3s 10d to 4s
6d per Blbs., by the carcase.

Pineapples, per lb. 4s Od to 7s
Colorna I do., ea. is 01 to 3s 01
Grape; per lb. 2s ed to 5s Od
Foreign do ....... Os Od to Os 0.1
Melons, each .... 2s Od to 5s 01
Peaches, p. doz. lOs to 16s Od
Nectarines, do. 6s Od to 12s Od
Apples, p. h. sv. 3s Od to 5s Od
Pears, per doz. 3s Od to Os 0.1
Oranges, per 100 5s Od to 14s
Lemons, p. doz. is 01 to 2s Od
Ap:icots,p. doz. Os Od to Os 01
Cherries, per lb. 2d to 2s 6d
VEGET

WHITECHAPEL
Beef from 3s 2d to 44d ; mutton, 38. Gd to 4s 8d ; lamb,
43 2d to 5s 6d; veal, 3s 4d t,o 4s 6d; pork, 3s 8d to 4s 6d
per 81be., by the carcase.

BILLINGSGATE.
Turbots, 2s Od to 203 ; Brills, is Od to lOs each; Salmon,
10d to is Od per lb ; Cod Fish, 6s to 9s Od each ; Soles,
3d to is 3d per pair ; Eels, 8d to is per lb ; Lobsters, is to
3s Gd; Crabs, 6d to 2s 6d; Whitings, 3s Od to 12s per'doz. ;
Common Oysters, 16s to —s ; Natives, 408 to —I per bsh. ;
Mackerel, COs to —s per 100 ; Smelts, is Gd to Os Od per doz. ;
Skate, 6d to 041 per lb; Shrimps, is 6d to 2s Gd per gallon;
Bloaters 8s Od to Os Od per 100 ; Fresh Herrings, 6s
to Os per 100; Scotch do., Od; Sprats, Os Od to Os Od per
bushel ; Doreys, is to 2s each ; Haddocks, 4s to 12s per
doz. ; Pike 6d ; Sturgeon, Gd per lb ; Prawns, 5s Od to 8s;
Mullets, Os 6d to 2s Gil each; Plaice, Gd to is each; Halibut,
6d per lb ; Flounders, is 61 to Os Od per doz salt fish,
Od to Od per lb. •

BRE.
The prices of wheaten broad inAD the metropolis , are from
9d to 10d; of household ditto, 70 to 86d per 4 lb loaf.
HIDES AND SKINS.
Market hides, 561 b to 641 b, 4d to Od; 611 b to 721 b, 4d
to 4}d; 721 b to 801 b, 4fd to ‘fid ; 801 b to 881 b, 43d to sd;
881 b to 931 b, 5d to s,id ; 961 b to 1041 b, sid to kid ;1041b
to 1121 b —d to —d ; upwards, —d to —d ; Horse hides,
6s 6d to Os Od; calf skins, light, 2s 01 to 3s 6d ; ditto,
full, 7s 6d to Os Od; Polled Sheep, 2s 4d to 2810 d ; Kents,
Os Od to Os Od; Half-brads, Os Od to Os Od ; Downs, is 101
to 2s 2d ; Shearlings, 2s Od to 2s 6d ; Lambs, 2s 4d to 4s.
HAY MARKETS.
SMITHFIELD.—OId meadow hay, 31 3s to 61 Os; new
do., 31 Os to 4/ 8s ; old clover, 4110 s to 6/ 10s; new do., 31
5s to 51 Os ; and straw, 1/ 8s to 11 14s per load. A fair
average supply, and a sluggish demand.
CUMBERLAND.—OId meadow hay, 31 5s to 61 Os; new
do.. 31 Os to 41 10s ; old clover, 4110 s to 61 10s ; new do.,
315 s to 510 s ; and straw, 1110 s to 1/ 160 per load. Supply
good, and trade dull. -

WinTEcili zaoadow hay, 315 e to 61 Os; new
do., 31 to 41 10s ; old clover, 41 103 to 6110 s ; now do., 3/
12s to 515 s ; and straw, 1/ as to 11 14s per lead. Both
hay and straw sold slowly, at late rates.

In consequence of the difference of opinion which ex•
fists with regard to the bearing of the New Joint
Stock Companies Act, 1856, on fire and life assurance
associations, the question has been brought under the
consideration of the law officers of the Crown, whose
opinion is expected in a few days. The registrar of
joint-stock companies and the Board of Trade ara un-
derstood to be of opinion that the act has totally re-
pealed the 7th and Bth Victoria, chap, go„