The Sun.
London, England, 1859-04-28 00:00:00

MURDEROUS ASSAULT IN THE
QUEEN'S PRISON.

Yesterday afternoon Mr. Combo, one of the magis-
trates of the Southwark Police Court, with Mr.
Nokes, the second clerk, attended the Queen's
Prison, at the request of Captain Hudson, the
governor, to investigate a serious charge of assault
committed by Mr. Francis George Hare, commonly
called Captain Hare, an inmate, on Mr. Henry
Augustus Prince, also an inmate, confined in the
first-class portion of the prison for debt. The in-
quiry took place in the governor's room, in the pre-
sence of Lieutenant Evison, the deputy-governor,
and Mr. Charles Colwell, the chief gaoler.
The complainant, whose face was much dis-
figured, and who appeared to have been much in-
jured, said that he was a gentleman, and at present
confined in that prison for debt. About eight
o'clock on Tuesday evening he was in Mr. Pitcher's
room, No. 6 by 3, when he heard a Mr. Gray call
out " Prince, Prince !" Witness went down stairs
to him and met the defendant, who is
called Captain Hare. He said, " Prince, I want
you in my room." Witness told him he hoped
it was not for a row. He answered, " No, I
have a little business with you, that is all." Wit-
ness went to his room, and as soon as he was seated
the defendant handed him a paper, requeiting him
to sign it. On looking at it, and perceiving that it
was for an indefinite amount, he refused to have
anything to do with it. The defendant said that
it was only for £6, when witness altered it to that
extent, and was about to sign it, when the prisoner
said he had spoiled it, and demanded him to fill up
another, and sign his name to it. Witness refused
to do so, when the prisoner hit him on the side of
the head, and knocked him off on the floor. While
on the floor he felt a pressure below his face, and,
extricating himself, he jumped at the door, which
he found locked, and the key out. While he was
at the door he was pulled back by the prisoner, and
thrown on the floor, when the blows were repeated,
and feeling faint, he called out for protection. The
prisoner said, " Oh, - you," and kicked him on
the hips so violently that he thought he had broken
his legs. He told the prisoner so, but instead of
desisting he struck him on the eye, when it bled
profusely. He and his companion then lifted him
up, and after assisting him to wash the blood off
they left the room. As soon after as possible he
communicated with the governor.
Mr. Combe asked the prisoner whether he wished
to cross-examine the complainant, or ask him any
questions ?
He replied that he was called upon so suddenly
that he did not know what to ask. He should like
to consult his solicitor before he did so, if his wor-
ship would adjourn the case.
Mr. Combe told him that it was a serious charge,
and required thorough investigation. He should
therefore adjourn the hearing until a future day, to
enable Captain Hare to have the assistance of his
legal adviser.
The parties were then escorted to their respective
rooms in the prison.

COUNTRY MARKETS.

NEWARK-APRIL 26.

At to-day's market there was a moderate show of wheat,
which sold at 3s to 4s per qr more money than last week,
with an improved demand. In barley little doing, grinding
at late rates, malting at full prices. Beans in small supply,
and is higher. Other articles unchanged.

White wheat, new, 44s to 53s Barley,grinding..2BB to 303
Red do. 4OB to 47s Oats, old, 2Bs to 30s
Old white 443 to 53s New do 26s to 30s
Red do , 3BB to 435: Beans. 44s to Os
Barley, malting 38s to 42s Peas ....—s to --I