The Sun.
London, England, 1861-07-22 00:00:00

closely watched by two men named Willett and
Perch. After a short time 11,rillett left Perch in
charge to watch in the lane and prevent further
violence, and went to Mailing for the police and a
medical man. Dr. Pope was speedily at the place,
and on knocking at the door it was at once" opened
by the murderer, who had in the interim
been
busily engaged in wiping the blood from the, floor
and furniture. The body of Mrs. Atkins, who, was
then quite dead, was removed from the field to. the
house by Willett and Perch, and it was found that
*she had been stabbed in the neck, and also severely
cut in the left side of the throat. The cause of
death ,was the stab, which had penetrated as
far as the interior jugular vein. Atkins was at
once taken into custody, and was removed to the
' Town Mailing police station. He was subsequently'
taken before Mr. Savage at that gentleman's
private residence, St. Leonard's-park, where'
formal evidence having been adduced, he was
remanded until Wednesday, and was removed
to the Maidstone county prison. On the same after-
noon an inquest was held, and the jury returned a
verdict of " Wilful murder" against Atkins, who
will be tried next week at the Kent Assizes at
Maidstone,

ATTEMPTED MURDER OF A LADY BY

HER DAUGHTER.

On Thursday evening a shocking attempt et
murder took place at the usually quiet village 0,
Paignton. A. lady named Hooper, of the advanced
age of 81 years, has for some time resided in 05
beautiful district with her daughter, Miss Emma'.
Hooper, whose age is understood to be about 38'
years. Their income places them in an indepen-
dent position. A little after six o'clock on the
evening mentioned the neighbouring inhabitants
were alarmed by hearing frequent calls of "mur-
der." Upon hastening to the scene, it appeared,
that Miss Hooper had made an attack upon the aged
lady. She had armed herself with a large knotty
stick. With this formidable weapon she rushed at
the unfortunate and helpless object of her savage
passion, and aimed a heavy blow at her head. Mrs.
Hooper, though dreadfully frightened and almost
paralysed by such an unexpected and brutal assault,
defended herself as best she could, though her en-
feebled strength prevented her from disarming her
stronger and more active assailant. She caught the
blow upon her arm, receiving severe injury. Upon
subsequent medical examination it was found that
it was badly lacerated, the wound extending from
the elbow to the wrist. The entrance of the neigh-
bours prevented !Miss Hooper from completing her
purpose. She was immediately secured, and medi-
cal assistance sent for. Dr. Goodridge was promptly
in attendance. He found Mrs. Hooper in an ex-
ceedingly prostrated state from fright and injury.
The lacerations on the arm were sewed up, but it.
was several hours before the patient recovered. The'
daughter, who was in a highly excited Condition',
was at once removed, and information given of the
attack to Mr. Johni3elfield, chairman of the Pair'
ton bench of magistrates. He had her brought.
before him, when the above particulars appeared.
The hearing lasted a considerable time. At the
conclusion she was committed for trial. It was with
difficulty the police who had charge of the prisoner
prevented her from being rather roughly handled-
by the exasperated- crowd who blocked up the
entrance to the house. It was found necessary to
remove her by a back way. As the family is well
known in Paignton great regret is felt at this' ,
lamentable occurrence.— Western Morning News.

COUNTRY MARKETS.

YORK-Jury 20.

The attendance of factors and farmers to-day was fair,
and wheat was a tolerable show. Trade firm, at the full
prices of the preceding week. Malting barley nearly 1:1D.
minal ; grinding in short supply. Oats in slow demand,
but late rates supported.
Wheat, red 45s to 52s Oats.... 2ss to 305
White do .548 to 64s Beans ..48s to 548
Barley .328 to 34s Peas ....—s to --4
Malt, 705:,t0 72s per qr. ; rye, 36s per qr. ; flour, 416
to 43s per sack.

NORWlCH—junir:l3.
At this market to-day wheat was in better supply, with
it dull sale, at a reduction of 6d to is on last week's rata*
and; little business doing. The same remarks will apply
to barley, oats, beans, and peas. Flour rather lower.
White wheat 568 to 60s I Red wheat 52s to 550
Malting barley....4ss to 47s I Chevalier barley 41s to 441
Distilling do.. ....31s to 34s I Oats.. 26s to 306
Flour, 38s:Od to 38s 6d per sack from the miller.

NORTHAMPTON—JULY 20.
At this corn-market wheat was in limited supply. witb•
a firm business doing—prices ranging from 56s to 68s for
old, and 40s to 608 for new. A small show of barley---
malting 37s to 40s, grinding 338 to 35s per qr. Oats in
moderate show, and prices as before—quoted at :20s:to 3611
per 24 stone. Beans, old, 34s to 555; peas, 44s to 455.
Rye, 37s to 42s ; malt, 708 to 745:; flour, 428 to 46s Pa
sack.

LEICESTER-JuLT 20.

An average supply of wheat to-day, and late prices 'were
fully supported. White wheat, from 66s to 74s per qr
—red, 48s to 63s per 36 stone; a very middling supply of
barley, grinding, 29s to 31s • malting, 36s to 40s per qr.;
oats, 28s to 32s per 24 stone. Beans were scarce—olds
50s to 5Ss ; new, 40s to 51s per 38 stone.