The Sun.
London, England, 1858-11-26 00:00:00

on the Military-road, on the night of the fair, was
a married woman, and the daughter of Mr. May.
Her sister now lived at Mrs. Taylor's. She strug-
gled much against the prisoner until her strength
was exhausted.

Harriet Cooke, wife of Wm. Cooke, mariner,
West Mersea, deposed that she resided in a house
at the bottom of Mr. May's garden, which NM over
30 yards from Mr. May's kitchen. On Tuesday
morning last, between 10 and 11 o'clock, Mary Ann
Roofe came running down to her house, and ap-
peared to be very much upset. She was not crying,
but seemed to be beyond that. She asked her if
she would go up to her master's house with her,
and she followed her almost immediately. She
asked her what she should do, as she had been
very grossly assaulted by Cudmore. She asked
her if she gave him any liberties, and she said
she did not. She asked her what she should
do, and she advised her to tell her master all that
had happened. She remained about twenty
minutes or half an hour with her the first time,
and saw her twice again in the course of
the day. She told her the first time that
Cudmore had assaulted her. The second time she
went to Mr. May's she saw Cudmore, who came
into the kitchen, but neither herself nor Mary Ann
Roofe said anything to him then about the affair.
He came to speak to Mr. May as he was going to
Colchester.

James Roofe, father of the prosecutrix, said that
on Wednesday he went to see his daughter, and
had not heard of this affair until he got there. As
soon as he entered the house his daughter began
crying, and on asking her what she was crying
about, she made a statement concerning- Cudmore's
conduct towards her ; the next day he came with
his daughter and applied to the magistrates for
warrant for Cudmore's apprehension. His daughter
had a very weak voice, and he never knew her tO
shriek or cry out in her life.
Mary Ann Roofe, mother of prosecutrix, said,
on Thursday last she came to their house from West
Mersea. She examined her and detailed appear-
ances indicating what " had occurred to her
daughter.
Police-constable George Romney deposed that on
Thursday night, about 12 o'clock, he apprehended
prisoner at his house at West Mersea; he was in
bed, and when he came down stairs and opened
the door he told him he had come to apprehend
him on the charge of committing a rape on Mary
Anne Roofe. Prisoner replied, " All right.
expected it, as I knew the girl had gone to Col-
chester concerning it, but I did not expect it to-
night, not before to-morrow. I intended to have
seen Mr. May about it." He then brought him-
out and put the handcuffs upon him, and on the
road to the Colchester police-station prisoner said,
" I did it, but not against her will ; she never re-
sisted me, and I wish now I had not meddled with
her, for the sake of my wife and children."
Cross-examined by Mr. Jones He thought
he said twice that she was a consenting party.
Mr. Church said this was the case for the pro.
secution.
Mr. Jones said, the prisoner, acting under his
advice, declined making his statement here.
On Mr. Howard, the magistrates's clerk, read-
ing over the charge to prisoner, and asking him
whether he had anything to say in defence, he said
he wished to leave it to his solicitor.
Mr. Jones—Acting under my advice he will re-
serve his defence. The whole gist of the case was
aye or no, did she consent P and he has never va-
ried in his statement from that time until now.
The magistrates said they must leave it to a jury
to decide.

Mr. Jones applied that the prisoner should be
admitted to bail.

Mr. Church said it was a charge of a most serious
nature next to the capital charge of murder, and
formerly punishable by death, and as the assizes
were near at hand he must oppose the application.
The magistrates refused bail, but at the solicita-
tion of prisoner's attorney, they allowed him to re-
main at the Colchester county police-station till
Monday, when he was removed to Springfield gaol.

COUNTRY MAR KETAS:

BOSTON—Nov. 24.

The trade in wheat, influenced by the weather, which is
uncommonly keen, and the diminished supplies from the
growers, has again ruled firm in tone, and all fine samples
are dearer. To-day a moderate show of wheat in fine con-
dition. The best yellow samples made ls. over previous
rates. Oats scarce, and 6d dearer. Beans and peas active
in demand, and tending upwards.
Wheat 3Bs to 40s Oats.. 2os to 25
White do 44s to 46s Beans, new 42s to 608
Barley .....28s to 34s Ditto, old .42s to 50e
Averages for the week:
Wheat 5,358 qrs., at 39s 9d
8ar1ey......... 726 „ • 3ls 10d
Oats 241 „ • 22s 9d
Rye
I, ___s od
Beans
Peas

LOUTH—Noy. 24.
At this corn market to-day there was a tolerable show of
wheat and a fair attendance of farmers. Wheat sold at ra-
ther over the rates of last week.
Wheat . ... 38s to 42s Oats.... 24s to 28e
White .46s to 48s Beans 38s to 40s
Barley .43s to —s Peas

NEWART
There was a fair supply of
day, and transactions were
qr. Not much doing in other
White wheat, new, 44s to 48s
Red do. 4os to 44s
Old white —s to —s
Red do. ---s to —s
Barley, malting-, 36s to 44s

I—:Noy.. 24.

wheat from the farmers ta-
nked at an advance of is per
sorts.

Barley, grinding 28s to 31s
Oats, old --8 to —f
Neic do 21sio 32s
Beans.. 44s to 48e
Malt.. --s to —a

BIRMINGHAM—Nov. 25.
Wheat and flour were somewhat steadier to-day, but the
demand was still very limited, at the `currency of this day
se'nnight. Choice qualities of wheat lower, and meta fair
sale. Oatmeal sold rather slowly, and. former prices were
barely maintained. Beans and Indian corn again favoured.
buyers.

MANCHESTER—Nov. 25.
At this day's market we had a fair attendance of the
trade, and wheat met with a moderately good demand for
consumption, at the prices of this day week. Beans and
Indian corn steady, with a fair inquiry. Oats and oatmeal
sold slowly.

o
—Nv. 24.
There were no imports. GLASGOW
Wheat was quiet ; full prices
were asked, but little business was done. Flour wee un-
changed. Barley was more inquired for, at the decline of
last week for Scotch ; nothing doing in foreign. Oats dull)
and the turn cheaper. Beals and peas sold slowly, at late
rates.

EDINBURGH GRAIN—Nov. 24.
There was a smaller supply of grain at market. Sales
were ready, and prices at about late rates.
Wheat on the top 6d down average Os 2d down.
Barley on the top is Od up average Os 3d up.
Oats on the top Os 6d down —average 2d up.
Beans on the top Os 6d up —average 2d up.
Averages per Imperial quarter.
Wheat....
Wheat (N). 0 0 0 0-12ths
Barley
Oats . 1 2 2 8-12ths
Beans
Total Supply and Sales.
Wheat........ 928 qrs.. ...... Sold 711 qrs
8ar1ey........279.9 qrs Sold 1983 qrs.
Oats .1548 qrs Sold 1248 qrs
Beans ........ 121 qrs, Sold 101 qrs

DERBY SMITHFIELD—Nov. 23.
There was a good supply of fat beasts to-day, mostly of
excellent quality, the attendance of buyers was small, and
the greater part went away unsold. The pens were well
filled with sheep, and high prices asked. • •A good number
of fat pigs, demand brisk, and prices • better.
supply of at calves.6s
itddd
tthtoo
_sl76did •
A plentiful
" Pork
Rough eaVeal
...... . **** 5d
dr
sttotOs7;le.
calf skins, 41d to sid.
Beef
Mutton ..
Lamb
Hides, 4d to Sad;