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comfortably with his wife, and I advised him to part adopt the suggestion of the Court. His client en.
from her. He did not make any reply except that tertained the greatest affection for his wife, and
he had a great mind to run away, but did not like to was most anxious that the unhappy differences
leave his children. While we were together Mrs. wnich had arisen should be adjusted.
Atkins came out of the back door with her bonnet The father of the defendant tendered himself as
on, as though she was going for a. walk. When the bail, and the summons was dismissed.
prisoner saw her, he went up to her and dragged The other summonses were withdrawn.
her back to the door of his cottage, and tore her dress
off her down to the waiet, and she then went away
in that condition. After she was gone the prisoner
put the portion of the dress he had in his hand in
the fire and burned it.
Cross-examined--I had only known the prisoner
and his wife for six months at this time. They
quarrelled very frequently, but I did not know what
they quarrelled about, and I did not know the cause
of the quarrel on this day. The prisoner gave as
one reason for not living comfortably with his wife,
that she kept him so badly on the money he gave
her. He also said he was jealous of her about a
man named George Barton, who lived at Town
Malting.
Mary Anne Atkins, a little girl, 11 years old,
was then examined. She said—The prisoner is my
father. I lived with him and my mother at Mal-
ling. I remember the day my mother died. I was
in the cottage with my father and mother on that
day. I was upstairs, and I heard my mother
" squeak." Ido not know what time of the day it
was, but it was after dinner. My father and
mother had quarrelled before I heard my mother
squeak. This was before Mr. Pope, the doctor, came.
When I heard my mother squeak, I went downstairs
into the washhouse, and I saw my mother in the
kitchen, which adjoins the washhouse. My father
was in the kitchen also, and my mother was stand-
ing up, and my father had hold of her hand. He
had a knife in the other hand. The knife was shut.
I went away to the cottage of Mr. Ridley, and
knocked at the door and halloed to alarm Mr. Rid-
ley, but I was unable to get in. I went back to our
own cottage, and saw my mother in the kitchen
lying on the ground, and my father was by her side
holding a knife in my mother's neck. I did not see
any blood, because I did not stop to look. I went
to the next cottage, to Mr. Willett, but there was
no one there but three children, and on my looking
out I saw my mother in a field at the back of our
cottage, and she told me to go and fetch Mrs.
Woodyer. I noticed then that blood was running
down the front of my mother's dress, and it ap-
peared to come out of her throat. Her hair was all
hanging down. I went to Mrs. Woodyer, and told
her what had occurred, and she locked me in. The
knife that my father was using was my knife, and I
had had it this same morning, and my father asked
me for it. He had asked me for it more than once
on this morning, and he had returned it to me, and
the last time I gave it to him was just before din-
, ner. (The knife was here produced and identified.
It was a common clasp-knife, about four inches
, long, and with a sharp point.)
Cross-examined—My father had been away from
home for a week a short time before this happened.
I heard that he was at one of my uncle's. My
mother and I were with him there one night, and
came back leaving him there.
Anne Smith said—l am housekeeper to John
Ridley, one of the witnesses who has been examined.
I remember on Friday, the 19th of July, hearing a
great noise and screams of" Murder," and a scratch-
ing at my door, as though some one was trying to
open it. I went down and opened the door and saw
the deceased. She was covered with blood, and she
staggered away and the prisoner followed her, and
I saw that his hand was bloody. I was about to
follow Mrs. Atkins, and the prisoner jobbed the
knife at me, and I was frightened and went into
my cottage ag tin. When I saw the deceased again
she was Just on the point of dying.
Richard Hulse, superintendent of police, said—
The prisoner was given into my charge on the day
the deceased was killed, and upon my going into
his cell on the following morning he addressed me,
and said " Good morning; is the woman dead ?" I
told him she was, and as I saw he was about to
make some statement, I cautioned him and reminded
him that he was under a very serious charge, and
that be had better be careful what he said. The
prisoner thanked me and then said " I did it. I saw
Barton locking in at the window, and if Barker had
come in he would have prevented it from being done.
Barton frequently visits my wife, and I have seen
them in bed together. lam very sorry for it, and
for what I have done, but now it's too late."
A statement made by .the prisoner before the
magistrate was then read. It was in the following
terms :—" It's no good my saying anything more.
The woman is dead ; let her rest in peace."
Mr. Barrow then addressed the jury for the de-
fence, and in the course of a very able speech, he said
they were already no doubt aware that he did not
intend to deny that the prisoner had killed the de-
ceased; but the answer he was instructed to make
to the charge was that at the time the act was com-
mitted the prisoner was not in such a state of mind
as to be criminally responsible for it. He then pro-
ceeded to argue that the evidence left no doubt
that the prisoner was labouring under a delusion
that his wife had ben unfaithful to him, and that
he destroyed her while under the influence of that
d elusion.
Several witnesses, mostly relations of the pri-
soner, were then called on his behalf, and their
evidence went to show that he had on many occa-
sions conducted himself in a very extraordinary

LAMBETII.—ALLEGED ABDUCTION.-A gen-
tleman, residing in Church-street, Camberwell, ap-
plied to the Hon. G. C Norton for advice and
assistance under the following somewhat singular
circumstances :
The applicant said that on Sunday last, a girl,
14 years of age, the daughter of his wife by a
former marriage, had disappeared from his house,
and after some difficulty he discovered that she had
been taken away by a young fellow of 22 years of
age, who took her to the house of his parents, in
Bedford-street, Covent-garden. Applicant called
on the father of the young man, and he admitted
that his step-daughter had dined at his house when
brought there by his son, and that tie had subse-
quently procured a respectable lodging for her, but
refused to say where it was. Witness, in conse-
quence, procured the assistance of an officer at the
Bow-street Station, and in a second interview with
the father, he admitted, in the presence of that
officer, he knew where the girl was, and after much
hesitation, promised she should be at the residence
of her mother, at Camberwell, at two o'clock on
that day (yesterday). This promise he had not ful-
filled, and he (applicant) wished for a warrant to
apprehend the young man.
Mr. Norton—What is the father of the young
man ? _ . .

Applicant—He is a carpenter engaged at Covent-
garden Theatre.
Mr. Norton—And what is the son ?
Applicant—He is also a carpenter, as I under-
stand.
Mr. Norton—Have you seen him. ?
Applicant—Yes, sir, I saw him.
Mr. Norton—And what does he say ?

Applicant—He admits taking away my step-
daughter. He owned to doing so in the presence
of the inspector at Bow-street.
Mr. Norton—That being the case, and this girl
only 14 years of age, you do not require a warrant
for his apprehension.
The applicant here said it was as well he should
mention that her mother had received a note from
the girl to say she was quite comfortable, and as
happy as she could wish, and requesting they would
not be troubled about her as she should call to see
them some day or other.
In answer to a question from the magistrate the
applicant said this girl would be entitled to £4OO
on becoming of age; and Mr. Norton having re-
peated that he did not think a warrant necessary,
the applicant thanked him and left the court.

HAMMERSMITH.—JEALOUSY AND REVENGE.
THE Two WlVES.—Sarah Pearce, a married wo-
man, was brought before Mr. Ingham on a warrant,
charged with violently assaulting, Elizabeth East-
mead, of Rutland-street, Knightsbridge.
The prisoner had failed to appear to a summons,
and a warrant was granted for her apprehension.
The complainant stated that on the :31st of ' ,to-
ber last she was in her kitchen, when she heard
the shop bell ring, and fancying there was a cus-
tomer she went up stairs, and opened the door,
upon which the prisoner rushed in and knocked
her down with her fist. She then stamped with
her feet upon her body, and beat her about the
head and face in a cruel manner. She was like 11.
raving mad woman, and attempted to throw a 71b.
weight at her, but she was prevented by persons
sho came to her assistance. The witness added
that she had only seen the prisoner once before, and
could not account for the attack made upon her.
Her husband was a stonemason, and so was the pri-
soner's husband, and they had become acquainted
since the lock-out.
The prisoner, in defence, stated that the com-
plainant had enticed her husband to her house
for the last two years, for the purpose of getting
thick with him. She had watched him there. Be-
fore they were a very comfortable and industrious
couple.
The complainant denied that she encouraged the
prisoner's husband.
The prisoner said the complainant had stated
that she was dying for her husband.
This the complainant also denied ; and, in answer
to questions from his worship, stated that she was
50 years of age.
Mr. Ingham thought she was rather too old to
have any wish for another woman's husband.
At the request of his worship the two husbands
were called into the court. The complainanes
husband appeared to be the senior.
Witnesses were called who proved the assault.
Mr. Handley, who appeared for the prisoner,
pleaded as an excuse ti.at the prisoner was jealous
of the complainant. He also said that, if he could
examine the prisoner, he should be able to shoVir
that they both fought together.
Mr. Ingham ordered the prisoner to find two
sureties to keep the peace towards the complainant,
and to pay 102. costs.

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manner.
Mr. Joy, the surgeon of the gaol, stated that the
prisoner had maintained a sullen silence during the
period he had been in confinement, but he had no
reason to believe from his conduct that he was of
unsound mind. lie stated, however, that from the
evidence that had been given, he was of opinion that
at the time the act was committed by the prisoner
he was hardly capable of distinguishing between
right and wrong, and that he was undoubtedly
labouring under insane delusions. He, at the same
time, expressed his opinion that the silence of the
prisoner was merely assumed, and that he was per-
fectly well aware of everything that was going on ;
but he said this fact did not alter the opinion he
had previously expressed with regard to him.
Mr. Pope, surgeon, stated that he attended the
prisoner for congestion of the brain, the result of a
severe cold ; and he also said that from the symp-
toms he observed in the prisoner previous to the act,
if he had been aware that he was suffering under
delusions, he should at once have ordered him to be
removed to the lunatic asylum. This witness added
that, in his opinion, the prisoner was not capable of
distinguishing between right and wrong at the time
the offence was committed.
The learned Judge having summed up the whole
case, the jury, after a short deliberation, returned a
verdict of Not Guilty, on the ground of insanity,
and the prisoner was ordered to be detained during
her Majesty's pleasure.
The prisoner, who during the trial sat with his
head leanine, upon the front of the dock, appa-
rently nearly unconscious of what was going on,
the moment the verdict was pronounced, jumped
up and walked rapidly out of the dock, evidently
highly pleased with the result.

MANCHESTER—DEe. 5.
A slack attendance at market to-day, but there Was all
inactive business owing to the high demands cf holders.
English wheat is to 2s per 100 lb higher. Flour Gd to 10
per sack dearer. For oats quotations nominally unaltered/
with a slow sale. Oatmeal in more demand, at full rate.
Indian corn is to le Gd dearer.

BIRMINGHAM—DEC. 4.
At to-day's market there was a largo supply of Buglis
wheat from farmers, which 531 d slowly at is over the rate_
of this day week. More doing in barley, at former ratio.
Oats and beans as before, and peas rather dearer.

Total Supply and Sales.
Wheat . 730 qrs Sold 645 qrs
8ar1ey........1688 qrs Sold 1226 qrs
Oats 1423 qrs Sold 1187 qrs
Beans 43 qrs Sold 43 qrs
Averages per Imperial quarter.
Wheat....
New wheat .... -12ths
Barley 1 13 2 9-12ths
Oats -12ths
Beans . 2 4 9 0-12ths

NEWARK—DEc. 4.
At to-day's corn market the quantity of wheat exhibite,
was limited, and an inactive business was done at is to fei
higher. Barley is to 2s lower in price. Other grain s°l"
as before.
White wheat, new, 60s to 63s ' Barley, grinding 29s to 3
• •
Red do.
99 tO
Old white 6os to 638 New do 0
Red do. 468 to 56s 'Beans.. 45s to 47
.--.0
Barley, ma1ting....328 to 39s 1 Beans, new 448 to
Peas, ....488 to 545.

CORK—DEc. 4.
The following were the quotations this morning :-41.,e(1
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wheat, 21s Od to 29s Gil ; white, 25s Od to 33s 3d; barleY
6d to 18s 6d ; oats, 7s Od to 14s 6d.

EDINBURGH GRAIN—DEc 4.
Wheat on the top 13s Od up ..average 3s 4d UP'
Barley the same on the top . average Os 3d uP'
Oats on the top is Od up— average is 8d uP•_,.
Beans on th© top 2s Od down .average 2s 7d °lv'

DERBY SMITHFIELD—DEc. 3. A tbe
The supply of fat beasts to-day was moderate, 9,12 -,0
best disposed of at good prices. The supply of sheep ig,
rather small, and the demand was good. Pigs were
average supply. Fat calves scarce. pd to - Pii3
Beef Gd to 61d Veal .
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Mutton .. 7d to 8d Porkto
Lamb 7ld to 8d Rough fat, 4s 8d per s
Hides, 3d to 4d ; calf skins, 5d to 6d.

CBYSTAL PALACE COMPANY.—The directors °I
this company have resolved to recommend to the proprie:
tors at the forthcoming meeting to declare a dividena °-
the ordinary stock of 2 per cent., equivalent to 2s. per shores

BIRTHS.
FOSTER.-011 the sth inst., at 79, Chester-square,_ Beiniqr n
via, the wife of John V. Fitzgerald Foster, Esq.,
son.
HASTINGS.—On the 3d inst., at Hertingfordbury 'tee- 10.
Hertford, the wife of the Hon, and Rev. Godolp
Hastings, of a daughter. AT 0,,
TuErusis.—On the 4th inst,, at Fettercairn House,
the Hon. Mrs. Trefusis, of a daughter.

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INoRTH—ELLISON.—On the 4th inst., at sot,
Hanover-square, Joseph Shuttlewort I.„ige
of Hartsholme, near Lincoln, to Caroline Jane, Yl3"°„Los-41
dal: Aintb.7errofLLiniecuoltn.-.Colonelßiehard Ellison, of ow
Hall',
DEATHS. • 00
BELL.—On the 2d insi;.• at Finchamstead, Berks, Jil,ll'..,',Ae.
wife of John Thomas 8611, Esq., Gloucester-place, P-1-
park-gardens, aged 77. 00,
COUSENS.—On the 4th inst., at Sydenham,
Esq., aged 80. Dte
CROWE.—On the 2d inst., at his father's housedo,lo
vizes, Fred. 11. Crowe, Esq., recently appoin 1-I.'-
Jaines Couse
Consul at Cairo, agedgouge
CURREY.—On the 3d inst., at. Bournemouth, Marl,
the Rev. George Currey, preacher at the Charterh
London.
BYRE.—On the Ist inst., Henry Eyre, Esq., aged 82. aro
lIENDERSON.—On the sth inst., at 24, Hyde-park-00
Gilbert Henderson, Esq., Recorder of Liverpool. mr..
LAURIE.—On the 3d inst., Sir Peter Lautie, Senior .Iklu
man of London, aged 83. .
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PUTTFARCKEN.—On the 4th inst., at 14, Portian,.-x
Clapham-road, Julius Puttfarcken, Esq.
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