The Sun.
London, England, 1860-03-09 00:00:00

HORRIBLE IKU.RDER IN NOTTING-

HAMSHIRE.

A cold-blooded murder was perpetrated at a
place called Walkeringham, about fAour miles from
Gainsborough, on Tuesday night.
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and James Fenton, labourer, Wanlierhaighearmmtno re:
lhation, however, to John Fenton) were in the public-
house. In crossing the Trent the murdered man
was accompanied by the two individuals named
and another individual, a Mr. Anderson. As soon
as the boat reached the Notts side of the river, the
two Fentons walked on towards Walkeringham,
about one mile distant, leaving Spencer talking
with Mr. Anderson, who lives near the banks of
the river. Nothing more can be ascertained as to
what took place; but the body of Mr. Spencer was
found next mornidg in a dyke, only about 40 yards
from his own residence. The body presented a
truly horrible spectacle ; the head was almost com-
pletely severed from the body, there being two ter-
rible gashes on each side of the neck, only a little of
the flesh in front and a little behind remaining. A
pool of blood was discovered on the road adjoining
the dyke, beside which two discharged pistols were
found. It is very evident, from the whole of the
circumstances we have been able to gather, that
the murderer had been lying in wait for his in-
tended victim. It appears as if he had taken up
his position against the old barn which the de-
ceased, to reach home, would have to pass. Before
deceased made his appearance, it would seem as if
the pistols were fired, the report of which alarmed
the village schoolmaster, who immediately,rGod's got up
and looked out of the window, at which time,
it is
said, he heard some one exclaim, "For
what are you going to do ?" The moon was shining
splendidly at the time, but he saw nobody in the
road, and therefore did not think it necessary to
take any further notice of the matter. The shots
failed, it would appear, to take their intended
effect, and the murderer then seems.
ceeded to attack his victim with somet°
weapon, with which he made
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ed caps corresponding with those found
the pistols, and also some bullets, which fitted
the barrels accurately. A pair of trousers and a
pair of leggings, which, it is alleged, the prisoner
wore on Tuesday, were found, partly washed out.
The inquest has not yet been held.—Manchester
G ttardion.

TERRIBLE CATASTROPHE.—FORTY-NINE CHIL-
DREN DROWNED.—From the Quincy Herald (America) we
learn that a most terrible calamity, rivalling that of the
Pemberton Mills has occurred near the town df Hardin,
Illinois, on the Illinois river, and about 25 miles above Alton.
Fifty school-children, in attendance at a university at that
place, went out upon the ice to play. The ice gave way, and
with one exception, all were lost. The informant was unable
to give further particulars, but he represents that the vil-
lage was a scene of universal mourning, almost every family
in it having lost vile more Qt its members,

ROYAL ST. JAMES'S THEATRE,
King-street, St. James's. Lessee, Mr. T. B. Chatter-
ton. Directress, Miss Wyndham. The nearest Theatre to
Chelsea, Pimlico, and 'Westminster, the Park being open to
Carriages and foot passengers all hours of the night.
THIS E VENING the performances will commence with
"No. 49."
After which, MAGIC TOYS. Miss Lydia Thompson.
Followed by a new burlesque called DIDO. Mr. Charles
Young, Mesdames Wyndham, Clara St. Casse, Murray, Eliza
Arden, C. Ranoe, A. Evans, and Corps de Ballet.
To conclude with FIRST AFFEUTIONS. Messrs. IL T.
Craven, G. Spencer, and Miss Wyndham.
Reduced Prices—Gallery, 6d ; Pit, Is. The Box-office open
front 11 to 5 daily. Doors open at half—past six; perform
ante commences at 7.

CANTERBURY HALL CONCERTS.-
THIS EVENING,
LUCREZIA BORGIA,
(Danizetti).
-

Donna Lucrezia ...... Miss Russell.
Maffio Orsini Mrs. Anderson.
Gennaro Mr. Henry Herbert.
Don Altonzo Signor Tivoli.
Conductor—Mr. Jonghrnans.
Comic Vocalists —Messrs. George Ho'ison (the Irish Come-
dian and Mimic), IV. T. Critchtield, and E. W. hackney.
Several interesting, Pictures are added to the Fine Arts
Gallery. The suite of Halls have been re-decorated and
eautifled, and constitute one of the most unique and brilliant
sights of the metropolis.
The gallery is open from 5 till 11 on Sunday Evening.

THE WEATIIER.—StiN OFFICE, KrAncu 9, 1360.
THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE.
42—highest since noon yesterday.
;A—lowest this morning and during the night.
40—this day at noon.

BAROMETER-30.17.
WIND, North-Easterly; light, with cold weather and
some snow.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
Tins DAY.—Morning, 3h. Om.—Afternoon, 3h. 20m.
To-moußow.-Morning, Oh. 40m.—Afternoon, 3h. 59m.

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THE SUN.
LONDON, FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 1860.

After some questions and answers more or less in
reference to the Budget, Savoy, and other matters,
Mr. BYNG rose to move that'' a humble address be
presented to her MAJEsTt to assure her MAJESTY
that, having considered the treaty of commerce
concluded between her MAJESTY and the EMPEP.OR
of the French, this house begs leave to approach
her MAJESTY with their sincere and grateful ac-
knowledgments for this new proof of her MAJESTY'S
desire to promote the welfare and happiness of her
subjects ; to assure her MAJESTY that we shall pro-
ceed to take such steps as may be necessary for
giving effect to a system which we trust will pro-
mote a beneficial intercourse between Great Britain
and France, tend to the extension of trade and
manufactures, and give additional security for the
continuance of the blessings of peace." The hon.
gentleman then proceeded to explain that his
motion was in strict accordance with precedents,
from the time of Mr. PITT down to the late treaty
with Russia in 185 G. That was a treaty Which in
our apprehension was also a one-sided arrangement
the benefit of which was all on one side, for we ex_
pended nearly £100,000,000 of money, and
sacrificed the lives of tens of thousands of brave
men without any recompense whatever. On the
present occasion the arguments of Mr. BYNG were
of course laudatory of the good intentions of Mini-
sters in negotiating the treaty. Several members
spoke for and some against the one-sided character
of the treaty, which was a sort of free trade in
disguise, for we conceded all, while France
conceded little or nothing, and that little was or 1y
to come into operation some twelVe or even eigh'icen
months afterwards.
Acting on this latter view, Lord A. VALE TEm.
PEST, notwithstanding his sincere wish 'gyp see the
friendly relations between France and -.England ex-
tended to their utmost limits, yet exriressed his fears
that this was not possible for the present, and con-
cluded by moving an amendmen to the effect that
the'lrouse declined to declare :its opinion upon the
assumed advantages of the Treaty, until the Em-
peror of the FRENCH should make a distinct avowal
of his intentions with res,pect to the annexation of
Savoy and Nice.

Sir HI:GU CAIRNS made an excellent speech,
hoping that the address would be carried, but he de-
precated that the linen trade was overlooked in the
treaty.

The hon. gentleman considered that Government
had acted without due caution or knowledge of the
various subjects considered in the treaty,
and that
they ought to have obtained, not only from France,
but also Spain, ample concessions for the sacrifices
made. Still the treaty, as a whole, merited his

support, rather than that its overthrow might er.-
danger the relations behVeen France and England.
After an eloquent speech from Mr. MILNEIt GIB-
SON, in support of the treaty in all its scope, the

amendment of Lord A. VANE TEMPEST was with-
drawn, and the debate was adjourned to this even-
ing, When the Address will of course be carried, out