The Sun.
London, England, 1857-07-09 00:00:00

THE GLASGOW POISONING.

THE VERDICT.
[BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.]
[FROINI OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]
NINTH DAY-THURSDAY.

The intense interest manifested during the whole
of the eight days this extraordinary trial has
lasted, was greater than ever this morning. Crowds
of people outside the court who had not been suc-
cesiful in obtaining admission, were trying every
means in their power to gain an entrance into the
court, and the police had the greatest difficulty in
heaping a space clear, for those who were personally
engaged in the trial.
As early as seven o'clock this morning
Parliament-square was densely crowded, and
as the hour of opening the court ap-
proached, the crowdincreased to such an extent
that it was difficult to reach the top of the High-
street.

The Court opened at ten o'clock, but for some
time previous that portion not appropriated to the
public presented an extraordinary appearance. The
jury entered the court shortly before ten o'clock,
and upon their lordships arrival the prisoner was
placed in the dock.
Her appearance was much the same as it was at
the commencement of the trial. There was, how-
ever, a slight shade of sadness in her expression,
but no trace of that anxiety and deep men-
tal suffering b be expected in a woman charged
with such a dreadful crime and with her life in such
imminent danger. During the continuance of the
summing up to-day, notwithstanding the strong
remarks of the Lorl Advocate with reference to
the damaging points in the evidence against the
prisoner, she presented that coolness and indiffer-
ence she has all along exhibited a most remarkable
and extraordinary manner.

The Lord Justice Clerk, in a very audible voice,
commenced his summing up, and having called to
the recollection of the jury the point at which the
court adjourned last, proceeded to read and com-
ment upon the whole of the evidence adduced both
on the part of the Crown and for the defence. He,
in conclusion, earnestly impressed on the jury the
importance of their fully considering all they
had heard, and said that the case now
only awaited their verdict. Unless they
thought that clear conviction was brought to
their minds it would be their duty to acquit her.
They were not to proceed upon suspicion, or even
strong suspicion, but there must be strong convic-
tion iu their minds, and if there was any reason-
able doubt, it was their duty to give the prisoner
the benefit of that doubt ; but if they came to that
clear conclusion of her guilt, they were not to al-
low any suggestion made for the defence to deter
them from doing their duty. The learned judge
having reminded the jury of the oath they had
taken, concluded by beseeching an allwise and all-
seeing Providence to direct them to a right verdict.
The jury then retired to their room.

The appearance of the court at this particular
moment it is impossible to describe, many of
the spectators being moved to tears by the im-
pressive and earnest address of the learned judge.
In Scotland when a jury have agreed upon their
verdict a small bell is rung ; upon this signal being
given the most breathless Eilence prevailed, and in
a short time afterwards the jury re appeared in
court, when

The Clerk of the Court, addressing the jury,
said—Gentlemen, have you agreed to your verdict ?
The Foreman, in a firm tone—We have.
Tho Clerk of the Court—How say you, gentle-
men ; do you find the prisoner Guilty or Not
Guilty ?

The Foreman—We find the Prisoner "NOT
GUILTY" on the first count,
And " NOT PROVEN," on the Second and
Third.

A burst of applause followed the announcement
of tke verdict, but was immediately suppressed.

During the awful moments between the return
of the jury into court and the giving of their ver-
dict, the prisoner betrayed not the least emotion,
but on its delivery, she gave a heavy sigh, Which
appeared to give her much relief.

The excitement produced outside the caurt,
when the verdict became known, was immense.

Their Royal Highnesses the Duchess of Cambridge
and the Princess Mary will honour the Earl and Coun-
tess of Wilton by their company on the 14th instant.
The Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe and the Lady
Susan Innes-Ker have left the Clarendon, for Floors
Castle, Kelso, N.B.
The Duke and Duchess of Argyll bad a dinner and
evening party at their villa at Campden-hill last evening.
The Duke of Devonshire has returned to his villa at
Chiswick from Semp Town
The Countess of Jersey had an assembly last night at
the family mansion, in Berkeley.square. A very large
circle assembled. _

His Excellency the Russian Minister and the Countess
Chreptowitoh bad a dinner party last evening at the
Russian Legation, in Che.sham-place.
The Count of Flanders, attended by Count Moer-
kerke and Dr. R.oePls visited the Crystal Palace at
Sydenham yesterday morning.
Prince de Metternich arrived at Ems on the 2d on a
visit to his daughter, Countess Zichy.
The stress of lil. Beranger was more unsatisfactory
ye:terday, as he had passed an agitated night, and was
feverish.
The expense of Lord Granville's mission to Russia for
the Coronation, as paid, was 12,7731. Bs. 103.
Mr. W. P. Andrews, Chairman of the Euphrate Val-
ley Railway, hat an interview with Viscount Palmer-
ston yesterday.
A deputation bad an interview with Viscount PaTcaer-
sten and the Right Hon. Sir B. Hall yesterday, to urge
the repeal of the act imposing tolls on the Chelsea New
Bridge, leAding to Battersea Park.
A Cabinet Council was held yesterday afternoon at
the official residence of the First Lord of the Treasnry
in Downing-street. It was attended by Viscount Pal-
merston, the Lord Chancellor, Earl Granville, the Mar.
quis of Lansdowne, the Earl of Harrowby, Sir G. Grey,
the Earl of Clarendon, Mr. Secretary Labouchere, Lord
Panmure, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir Charles
Wood, the Right Hon. R. Vernon Smith, the Right
Hon. M, T. Baines, and the Duke of Argyll.
HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.— Signor Guiglini follow-
ing the example of Mdlle. Piccolomini, has announced
for his benefit, which is to take place on Monday next,
a selection from a number of different operas. No less
than five distinct performances are included in the bill,
and yet there is not one of the performances which
could be omitted without sacrificing some distinc-
tive feature of the new tenor's art. The fourth act
of "Il Teaaatore," containing the celebrated " Romatiza
and Misere" coal I scarcely be rijscted. The last act of
"Lucia" belongs to Guiglini alone, and a benefit with-
out the
is
poeo would be quite incomplete. The next
piece ie the last act of "Il Pirate," in which
Guiglini will essay, for the first time in London,
the " Tu Vedrsi," which old opsra goers still associate
with the name of Rubini. .The scene from "I Martini,"
which created so profound a sensation on Monday last,
will be again given, and the evening will appropriately
conclude with the last act of "La Favorite," which won
for Signor Guiglini on his first appearance the high posi-
tion which he has since so effectually maintained.
ST. JAMES'S THEATRE. Mr, Mitchell, to whom the
public has been so often indebted as the manager of
French plays in this metropolis, will take his benefit to-
morrow (Friday), when the " Bouffes Parieiens will act
some of their most favourite pieces. On Saturday there
will be a morning Performance.
"
M. OTTO GOLDSCHMIDT.—M. Otto Goldschusidt,
well known on the Continent as a musician of high
abilities, and equally
well known to the English public
as the husband of Jenny Lind, has
been on a virit to
the Rev. Canon Stanley. On Sunday afternoon M.
Goldschmidt was present at the cathedral service (Can-
terbury), and at its conclusion he played several pieces
on the organ to the great gratification of those who had
the opportunity of hearing Wm.—Kentish. Gazette.
We believe that Viscount Monck, late M.P. for Porte-
mouth, will present himself to the electors of Oxford, to
supply the vacancy created by the unseating of Mr.
Neate. They could not have a better representative.
In the French corn markets a further decline has taken
place. The fall is especially conspicuous at Marseilles.
The admiralty at
screw frigate of 50 guns, called the Ilia Murometz, ; one
such vessel the Archangel building yards supply every
year to the Imperial marine.
Archangel has just launched a new
We notice this week the into London of
Mr. Geo. Round
600 qrs. of wheat from Antwerp, being the first supply
that has been received from that port since the removal
of the prohibition to export corn from Belgium.
Round and Co., bankers of Colchester, and partner in
the house of Messrs. Sparrow, Round, and Co., of
Chi lcasford and Maldon, died yesterday.
Round, the head of the firm of Messrs.
In addition to the Frances Henty and Roxburgh
Castle, the former of which has now been at sea 100
days with 98,9001. in old and the latter 93 days
with 122,5001, the following, vessels from Melbourne
must now be approaching
our coast, via.:—The James
Baines, out 73 days
; the Svgiftsure out 70 days ; the
steamer Indomitable, out 69 days; and the Sardinian,
,
out 68 days. This is assuming that they sailed at the
dates previouely fixed.