The Sun.
London, England, 1850-03-20 00:00:00

ATTEMPT TO MURDER

An extraordinary circumstance, which bad nearly
been attended with loss of life, occurred on Friday
evening last at the house of Mr. Grindall, the Bell,
in Suffolk-street, Birmingham. It appears that for the
last three years a young man named Abraham Lee,
son of Mrs. Lee, coal-dealer, Essington-street,
had been in the habit of feequenting the Bell,
and appeared desirous of being considered a
suitor to Miss Ellen Grindall, daughter of the
landlord. 'Lee,', however, never received any atten-
tion from the girl or her family to justify him
in believing that he was recognized in the manner he
desired. He visited the house as an ordinary cus-
tomer, and it is supposed became jealous of a young
man named John Scott, who also frequented the Bell.
This feeling, however, he concealed, never once
intimating to Miss Grindall or 'any of her
friends his dissatisfaction. On Friday evening,
about 8 o'clock, whilst Mr. Grindall was at
the workhouse attending a meeting of the
guardians, Lee, accompanied by a young man named
Kingston, went to the house, and their hands being
dirty they proceeded to Th., brewhouse to wash them,
and called for a pint or ale, with which they were
supplied. Whilst in the aot of washing their hands
Mrs. Grindall told her daughter to go into the brew-
house and finish her ironing. She did so,and it appears
WAS followed to the door by Scott. Miss Grindall good-
humouredly intimated to Lee and his companion that
they should leave the bre whouse, as she wanted to
finish her work; but she had no sooner done so than
Lee took .a pistol from his pocket, and this being ob-
served by the girl she instantly put up her left arm in
defence. Lee fired the pistol, which was heavily
loaded with shot, and a portion of the contents lodged
in her arm, chest. and neck, about fifteen shots taking
effect. She fell upon the floor, screaming and bleed-
ing profusely. MrS. Grindall hastened to the brew-
house ; Kingston immediately seized Lee, who made
considerable resistance ; a police-officer was called in,
Lee was taken into custody, and on searching him
another pistol, loaded to the muzzle, was found in his
possession. He was taken to the police-station, and
the wounded girl being conveyed to bed medical as-
sistance was speedily obtained, and many of the shots
were extracted. On Saturday morning the prisoner
was brought up before Mr. J. B."Daeies; M.D., and
Mr. Williard 'Willis at the public office, when In-
spector Glosson charged him with the above offence,
and added that Miss Grindall was unable to attend;
it would therefore be necessary to have the prisoner
remanded until her medical attendant would allow
her to appear. The prisoner, who declined making
any statement, was then remanded. The wounded
girl is declared to be out of danger, and will no
doubt be able very soon to appear against the pri-
soner. We understand that Lee has stated that the
contents of the second pistol were intended for him-
self.—Aris'.s Birmingham Gazette.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE.

(From the London Neu; Price Current, starch 19.)
Sueere--To-day there was rather more activity in
the naarket f,,r We,t India Muscovado Sugar, and
holders were firm; still littie demand existed from re-
finers and grocers, and the rates paid are fully equal to
tho,e of Friday for all eons. The total purchases
amounted to 200 hhds, .R.e. At public sale 37 hhds Js-
melee went at 35s 6d for fine brown, and at 36s for low
yellow. '
RZFINED.—To-isy there was no variation in the value
of Lump Sugar, but only a moderate business was con.
eluded, and refiners appeared to be disposed to sell.
Bonded Crushed Sugar met with little attention, and the
n twill net fetch above 30s per cwt.
Meuntrius.-This afternoon the public sales of
Mauritius Siiger procez:ded with more spirit, and at full
rater. In all 6,970 bags and 12 casks were offered, and
the chic 'par: 'sold; 3 eliow at from 35s to 394 brown 31s
to :344s 6d• and grey 34s to 38s per cwt.
EAST INDIA.—This afternoon there was 'a good de-
mand for- Bengal Sugar, and full rates were paid. At
auction 1,248 bags Bengal went at 37s 64 to 39s 6d for
low to good white Benares, and the whole sold. For
Madras the market is stilt dull : of 1,92 U bags a small
part only sold at 29s to 304 for soft brown, and at 31s to
34s for yellow.
FOREIGN.—T)-iay there was no public sale of Foreign
Sugar; the,private purchases are small tor all purposes,
and at former rates there are free welters.
MOLASSI6.—In West India opetations are upon
rather a larger scale, but at easier rates. The eal.ei are
300 puns from Barbadoes at 16s 6d, and 50 puns St.
Kit's at 15s 64. . East India met with little attention,
and of 200 libds Bengal at public sale only part sold at
13s 64 to 14,,,whereas 116 casks Surinam wore taken in
at 16s t0.17s per cwt.
TEA.--:-Operations have been upon a limited scale by
privet() treaty in Black, and for comm.in Cungou prices
have declined to 9,1 and Ild per lb. Green is also of-
fered at rither lower terms, and few buyers are to
be nee with. The public st.les to-day went off with
dulness, and of 7,048 packages offered only 2,240
sold. Scented Caper went at is lid to is lid, being
a decline, of ,fully id. Gunpowder sold at Id to 2d de-
cline, Canton
,went at is 2&d to is 41, good and fine
Hyson kind 2s Id to 2s I Id. Imperial must be quoted
rather cheaper, Canton went at is 24, good and fine
Hyson kind Is 8d to is 104. A parcel of Hyson sold
at 2s to 10d for similar quality, and was considered
rather cheaper.
CUFFS E.=-:-This afternoon there was no public sale of
Ceifee, but by private treaty several parcels are on offer.
On the part of shippers or home dealers little desire was
evinced to operate, and prices underwent a further de-
pression: The latest quotations for Native Ceylon were
48s to 48s 6d per cwt.
Cocoi.—There are sellers of Foreign at a further re-
duction, still only small orders have been completed by
private treaty, and 30s is the value of Guayaquil. West
India has been purchased with caution, and none has
been offered at auction. For Trinidad the value is from
39s to 475, other sorts 385 to 44s Per cwt, and loser
rates are expert ,d to prevail
flice.—Te-day few sales were made in East India by
private treaty. At auction 800 bags of Bengal sold at
95 6,1 to lOs for good mid white; these are steady rates.
Seecas.--To-day the market for Spices presented a
dialaPect, and the limited business done by private
~.,t_iireaty is, at rather lower rates. At auction 30 cases
Cassia BUdi were taken in at 119 s for good fresh, being
above the nitre.

SPlRrts..4There are few buyers of Leeward Island
Ram, still llsolders are firm, and require Is 53 to is sid
per gallon proof; there is also not a larger supply at
market. East India has been purchased with caution,
tknd the terms accepted have been is 4d to Is 41d;
tewre 1$ also more cb•sire to te!l. A lair
•~t#mo ttt of business bee te:•u concluded in Demo-