The Sun.
London, England, 1858-03-16 00:00:00

THE ASSASSINATION OF A TRADESMAN

AT PORTSMOUTII.

PORTSMOUTH, MONDAY EVENING,

This extraordinary case, the particulars of which
were briefly recorded in The San of to-day, has
caused the greatest excitement in this town and
neighbourhood, more particularly because of the
deep mystery in which, up to the present time, it
is involved. As yet, no arrest has been made. It
appears that a man dressed in the costume of the
murderer (a mackintosh and slouched hat or cap)
was observed to parade the street in the locality of
the deceased's lodgings, and even went and stood
upon the step of the door some considerable time
before he executed his design. On presenting him-
self at the door for the second time, shortly after
12 o'clock, it was opened by the landlady, Mrs.
Vick, and he asked in a peremptory tone of voice
whether Mr. Howard (otherwise Hart) was within.
The woman replied that he was, but had retired to
rest. She then asked him if he was the man who
was upon the door-step a short time before. He
said, in a firm voice, "I am." Mrs. Vick inquired
what was his name, and he answered sternly,
"Never mind what my name is ; tell Mr. Howard
that a gentleman from Fareham wants to see him
upon urgent business." The landlady then pro-
ceeded upstairs to call Mr. Howard, who intimated
that he knew of no one at Fareham who would
be likely to call upon him at that time of night,
but he put on his trousers and slippers, and
walked down stairs into the entrance hall. The
assassin immediately said, "Mr. Howard -'" and
elevated what appeared to be a walking stick to
the deceased's breast. A short hissing noise was
heard, the unfortunate man suddenly fell back-
wards, gasped out the words, "Send for a doctor,"
and expired. No alarm was raised at the moment,
and the assassin had ample time to walk quietly
away, without any person in the street suspecting
what had occurred. The borough coroner will open
an investigation of the case this evening.

RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE.

GEELONG AND MELBOURNE.

The ninth half-yearly meeting of this company
was held on the sth of January last at Geelong ;
Mr. C. N. Thorne presided.
The report stated that the trains were running in
connection with those of the Hobson's Bayßailway
Company. This arrangement effects an economy
in time, reducing the average run of the ordinary
trains to three hours, and that of the express trains
to two hours and a half between Melbourne and
Geelong. The receipts in October amounted to
2,5631., in November to 3,5221., and in De-
cember to 4,7911. The want of terminal ac-
commodation at Williamstown has debarred
the company from traffic in goods, and nearly
all the revenue has been derived from passengers.
The unusual severity of the winter rains caused a
temporary suspension of the traffic. An additional
outlay of 50,0001. will be required to complete the
line for winter traffic. The capital account to the
30th of November showed that 537,8001. had been
received, and 571,8801. expended, leaving a balance
against the company of 34,080/. The revenue ac-
count showed that the receipts from the 25th of
June to the 30th of November, 1857, amounted to
19,2501., and the expenses to 19,2171., leaving a
profit of 331. The interest on loans amounted to
6,9131., while, after deducting the profit, there re-
mained 6,8801. against revenue. Notwithstanding
the terms of the agreement with the Melbourne
and Mount Alexander Company, no provision what-
ever has been afforded at the Government railway
pier for the goods traffic, and that, in answer to
the repeated requests that fitting accommodation
should be provided, the directors have been in-
formed that no goods, horses, or cattie can be
received or forwarded from the railway-pier or on
the Government line, on the ground that the works
of the lino to Melbourne now in progress would be
impeded thereby. The company has therefore been,
and still is, wholly precluded from this important
branch of traffic, thereby entailing a clear loss,
which, with the consequently undeveloped passen-
ger traffic, is moderately computed at the rate of
1,0001. per week.

A long discussion ensued in respect to various
local matters in dispute, after which the report
was adopted, and the directors were authorised to
raise 50,0001. on additional shares.
Mr. KNIGHT submitted a motion to the effect
that trains be run on Sunday with a view to in-
crease the traffic and accommodate the public.
Mr. M'KELLAR proposed an amendment to the
effect that the line be not open for traffic on
Sunday.
Tho amendment was put and carried by 122
against 113.
The meeting then separated.

The new Royal Italian Opera House, we are informed,
on undoubted authority, will be opened by Mr. Gye on
the 15th or 22d of May next.

The second battalions of the 6th and 7th Regiments
are reported as in a most efficient state, and fully prepared
to embark for foreign service.
The Imperial Court of Nancy has condemned a tra-
velling conjurer, named Philippe, to 15 days' imprison-
ment for speaking insultingly of the Emperor. A. hair-
dresser, named Isnard, was condemned hi 4 the Correc-
tional Police of Orange to six months' imprisonment and
500 f. fine for a similar offence.

TES MURDER or MR. ELLIS.—The trial of William
Cormaek, for the murder, near Templemore,of Mr.

Ellis, of Kilrush, took place on Saturday at igenagh,
before Mr. Justice Keogh. The jury were locked up at
nine o'clock on Saturday evening, and discharged at
half-past five on Sunday afternoon, without having
agreed upon a verdict. The prisoner was to be tried
again yesterday morning.
THE WATERLOO-BRIDGE AITAIR.--The remains fsund
at Waterloo-bridge about six months ago, under circum-
stances that must be in the recollection of every one,
after remaining so long in charge of the police at the
Bow-street station, were on Sunday conveyed to the
Woking cemetery and there buried, the police having by
this time given up almost all hope of finding a clue to
their identification. The bag and clothes are still at the
station for production, if necessary.
We are sorry to have to record the death of Francis
B. Tussaud, grandson to Madame Tussaud, of Baker-
street, which sad event took place the early part of the
present month, at Rome, where he had gone for the
benefit of his health at the early age of twenty-nine.
This gifted young man not only displayed great talent
as an artist, but also promised much ability as a com-
poser ; numerous songs and other pieces of music, test
his taste and capacity fer this chancing science. lie
was a member of several societies, among them he was
Student of the Royal Academy, and bad bawl elected a
member of the Society for the Encouragement of Arts,
Commerce, and Manufactures, and also a member of
the Archeological Society. This talented young man
was the only son of Mr. Tussaud, of Baker-street, who,
with numerous friends, have to lament his premature
demise.

DEATH or THE HoN. SIRS. HOOD.--We regret to
nuounce the death of the Hon. Mrs. Hood, which hap-
pened at Whitley Abbey, near Coventry, .n Thursday
last, the 11th inst., at an advanced age. Mrs. Hood
was Caroline, the only daughter of the late gallant
Admiral Sir Andrew Snaps Hamond, Bart., and in
1806 married the Hon. Francis Wheeler Hood, lieu-
tenant-colonel iu the army, who was killed in action on
the heights of Aire, i❑ the south of Franco, March 2,
1814, and by whom she was the mother of Samuel, third
Viscount Hood, and of the Hon. Francis Grosvenor
Hood, lientenant-colonel Grenadier Guards, who was
killed in the trenches before Sebastopol in October,
1854.

Tay TEA TRADE, March 15.—The deliveries in Lon-
don estimated for the week were 680,517 lb., which is a
decrease of 33,386 lb., compared with the previous state-
ment.

Tug INDIAN MUTlNY.—Further papers (No. 6, in
continuation of No. 4) relative to the mutinies in India
have appeared in the form of a blue-book of 230 pages.
The principal paper of interest is a long narrative of tbs
operations before Delhi fromthe
spoenluocfidCaanpdtatirnuHthiuWl
Norman, which was considered
detail of the whole siege as to be submitted to the Go-
vernor General of India for publication. It covers a
apace of nearly 36 pagers, and occurs at papa 198 of the
bluebook before us. It is needless to say that its con-
tents have long since been anticipated.
THE FEVER IN BERMUDA.--The House of Commons
has ordered the publication of the copy of a despatch
from the Governor of Bermuda, enclosing a report
from the Commissioners appointed to inquire into
the first appearance and the spread of the yellow
fever at Bermuda in the year 1856. The Com-
missioners conclude that the said epidemic was
not introduced ab extra, but that it originated in the
c.looy itself ; that it appeared, not' at one, but at
several points, distinct and ai lely separated (at two such
points simultaneowly) ; that it did rot spread through
contagion or infection, but through the same causes that
had given rise to it—an inferred epidemic constitution of
the atmosphere, exploding in attacks of the disease where
it. encountered the other required elements, predisposi-
t;o in individuals, bad sanitary condLion in locilitie4,
or both combined ; that at present nothing is known
which is calculated to prevent absolutely a recurrence or
epidemic yellow fever in the colony ; that some new
organisation is required to carry out sanitary measures
effectively, and that quarantine should be applied only
to ships with yellow fever, and not, to the crews of such
ships.

OLIAGOw, March 13.—Cotton.—Our cotton-market
during the week just closed has, influenced by the free
receipts at Liverpool and the American advices, had a
downward tendency, and we must quote prices /d. to
id. lower than this day week. Goods and Yarns.—
The market erases very dull, and prices show some
i
weakness. Iron.—Our pig ron-market has been ra-
t' tr depressed daring the week, owing to the
anxiety cf a few holders to real za their profits on
recent purchases. Sales have been effected as low
ald 565. 9d. ca-b, and 575, 9.J. two months open ; but
to-day there seemed l!ss desire to press sales, and war-
rants were held at 53g., with buyers at 575. 6d, cash, to
58s. one month open.

LAW INTELLIGENCE.--(This Day.
1

HOUSE OF LORDS.

The Lord Chancellor (Baron Chelmsford), Lord
Brougb, Lord Cranwortb, Lord Wensleydale, and other
peers were present.
APPEAL.•-SHASV V. NEALE EX PARTE AS TO JAMES

NZALE.

The arguments in this important appeal case having
been considered yesterday, the cause was appointed to
be considered this day at half-past ten o'clock.
Their lordships now delivered judgment in the canes.
Their lordships, and especially the Lord Chancellor,
delivered his judgment at very great length. The result
of their lordships' judgment, founded on the decision of
Bevan and Lord Oxford (Chancery cases), was to reverse
or alter so much of the decree of the Master of the
Rolls as to find, that the security of Mr. Shaw
must have priority from the date of the first Regis-
tration, from the 30th of January, 1841, the

date of the first registration of that security. Their
lordships expressed their highest disapprobation of the
enormous bills of costs, amounting to between sixteen
and seventeen hundred pounds, incurred in recovering
an estate, which at the utmost value did not exceed four
thousand pounds. After their lordships had arranged
the power of redemption and re•redemption between
the appellant and respondent, their lordsaips with this
allocator of change upon the lands in question, made the
usual decree of redemption, and with this alteration reA
mitted the decree back to the court below.

APPEAL-CLARK V. HART.
Sir R. Bethell was opening the case of the appellant.
The cause will probably occupy the whole of this day.

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.
(Before Mr. Commissioner Holroyd.)
IN RE BRITTEN.

This bankrupt was described as of Noble-street,
fringe mannfacturer, and to-day came up for his certi.
ficate.

Mr. Lucas appeared for the assignees, and said that
although they at first belie►ed that the bankrupt had
not accounted for the whole of his property, especially
with respect to an alleged transaction with a person
named Francis, yet they had made inquiries, and
nothing had been elicited which justified the suspicion,
and they therefore left the case in the hands of the
Court, only mentioning that the debts amounted to
2,250/., and they were very small, and the losses and
expenses amounted to 2,0001.

Mr. Pook, for the bankrupt, submitted that the case
was one of unavoivable loss and misfortune through the
Leavy amount of the bad debts, in consequence of the
failure of many of the debtors.

His Honour granted a certificate of the second class,
after being suspended three months.

IN RE WHITNALL.
This bankrupt was a tailor at Canterbury, and cam•
up to pass his last examination.

Mr. Huson opposed on behalf of the assignees, on the
ground that the accounts were unsatisfactory.
Mr. Buchanan went into an explanation, and sub-
mitted that it was a case in which he might be allowed
to amend without an adjournment.
His Honour said he could not allow that, but an
adjournment must take place.
Adjourned accordingly, but on the application of Mr.
Buchanan protection and the allowance was continued.
(Before Mr. Commissioner Evans.)
IN RE ANGELL.

This bankrupt wai described as of Compton street,
Brunswick-square, and to-day was appointed for his last
examination, which, however, had not been completed,
being of a very complicated character, but Messrs•
Hart Brothers had been fully engaged on it.
The assignees opposed, and ultimately his Honour
adjourned the case sine die, with leave to come up when
prepared.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.— (This Day.)

THAMES.

RO2I3IERY BY A SERVANT.-1-Efeury Brooks, aged 11,
late in the employ of Mr. Burnett Moss, mahogany and
timber merchant of Leman-street, Whitecbapel, was
brought before Mr. Yardley, charged with stealing 22
veneers worth 18s., the property of his employee. It
appeared that the prisoner had been in the employ of Mr.
Moss for a fortnight only, on Saturday last Mr. Henry
Fuldan, a German, residing at No. 11, Plummers row,
Whitechapel, purchased some deals of tke prosecutor
which were delivered to him by the prisoner, who thus
said he had some veneers to sell cheap, and asked Mr.
Fuldan to buy them. Mr. Fuldan refused to do so, and
told Ibe prisoner he would have nothing to do with them.
The prisoner had oecasicn to call upon Mr. Fuldan
second time, the subject of the veneers was again
brought up, and Mr. Fuldan, with a view of bringing
the prisoner to justice, said he would buy them. Two
or three hours afterwards the prisoner brought the
veneers, 22 in number, and asked 3e. for them. Mr.
Fuldan gave him the money, and then very properly
communicated with Mr. Moss.

Mr. John Buckly, foreman to the prosecutor, iden-
tified the veneers, and said they were worth 183., and
the property of his employer.
Mr. Yardley—And the prisoner offered them for sale
ler 3g., a sixth part of their value. There is no know•
ing the incalculable mischief he would have done hie
master if the witness, Fuldan, had not stopped his career
thus early.

Th. prisoner pleaded guilty.
Mr. Yardley—There is no doubt of your guilt. You
are sentenced to three months' imprisonment with hard
labour

MARKET NEWS.—(This Day.)

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

[G. A., STANFORD.]—The term "Darby Smithfield"
refers to Derby in England. The quotations of the nn•
manufactured materiel are official, consequently correct.
We think that our correspondent is greatly in error On
the subject of London and provincial prices.