The Sun.
London, England, 1868-01-29 00:00:00

TEE CLERKENWELL OUTRAGE.

BOW-STREET.
[Continued from our First Edition of yesterday.]

Alexander Chisholm—l am a constable in the
Glasgow police, 141 A. On the 14th of January I
was on duty near the Green, Glasgow. My
attention was attracted by a noise early in the
morning ; it was like the report of fire-arms. I
heard three reports, and the noise of the snap of
the cock of a pistol. I heard the balls whistle as
they passed me. Another constable named Cham-
bers was on duty at this time with me. We both
smelt powder. I went in the direction of the sound,
and found two men with their backs to the Green
and their faces toward the Clyde. The men were
Barrett and O'Neil. I asked them if they had
heard any firing, and O'Neil said SOlll3 boys at the
moment had been firing away squibs. I said it
could not be a squib as it sounded like a ride.
O'Neil asked me if I was a military nun, to which
I replied that I was not.

Sir 'l2. Henry—Were you in plain clothes?
Witness—No, sir, I was in uniform. O'Neil
said he thought so, as I di 1 nit know the sound of
a rilh. I told him I was certain it was ipt a squib
that I hal heard. I then asked him how lo ig ho
had been standing where I was talking to
him, when B trrett replied, " Oh, only four
or five minutes." O'Neil said they had
come running down the Saltinarket across
the gaol square. I said, " You could not
have been standing there so long, as I have just
been past." O'Neil said, " Never mind, let's
have some drink." The other constable said,
" There's no drink in the matter, let us see about
this." I then said to both, " You had better come
to the office." O'Neil said, " Very well." I took
charge of Barrett and the other constable O'Neil.
O'Neil was on my left side, between me and the
river Clyde, and as we were going along Barrett
said, " You had batter come to my lodging, and
get my character." I said, " No, come to the office,
and they'll see to that." Barrett said, " YOU con-
stables are very officious." I replied, " How ?"
To which he said, " Why, by interfering with peo-
ple that's quiet and peaceable." I said, "We have
to do that at times." Barrett then said, "I could
do you some harm if I like." To which I said,
"You can't blame a man for doing his duty." We
then walked along for some time, when he made
a spring from my side. lle had his hands in
each pocket. When ha got to the iron
railings he made a motion as if ho was throwity,
something away. I saw something in his right
hand, but I could not say what it was. I pulled
him back, and asked him what he meant by such
conduct, when Barrett said, " I want a swim or
two," but I told him I would prevent him from
doing that. I took the prisoner to the station, but
all that was found upon him was a pipe and tobacco
pouch. In consequence of the inspector knowing
nothing more than we told him both Barrett and
O'Neil were discharged. Barrett gave his address
65, Crown-street. I afterwards went to see where
I had observed Barrett to make the spring, and
there I found a revolver, which I produce. It is a
five-chamber revolver, two of which are still loaded.
When I picked it up I saw there was a cap on one
of the nipples. I did not examine the pistol to see
whether it had been recently discharged. I took the
pistol to the station,when both prisoners were again
apprehended the same evening at the address given by
Barrett. They were kept in custody in Glasgow until
they were removed by authority of a warrant signed
by Sir T. Henry. Barrett's lodgings were searched,
and some papers were found which are now in the
possession of Inspector Williamson. Two packets
of cards were also found, a large and a small one ;
all were given to Mr. Williamson.
Sir T. Henry—Were both living together in the
same lodgings ?
Witness—Yes, sir.

By Mr. Lewis—There were three reports, and
they all occurred within half an hour. I should say
that Barrett was trying to get rid of the pistol
when he made the spring from me. I had seen him
for some time working away at his pockets. It
never occurred to me at the time to see what he had
got in his pockets. Barrett got six or seven yards
from me when he made the spring, but I was sharp
after him.

Mr. Lewis--Do you mean to say he jutnpe I away
from you six yards at once ?
Sir T. Henry—You can hardly be serious in
putting the question. It is not the way to get in-
formation.

Mr. Lewis—l only wish to get all the information
I can, and put the question merely to get an ex-
planation from the witness.
Robert Chambers—l am a police-constable sub-
stitute, and I was with the last witness oa the 14th
of January on Glasgow-green. I heard the shots
fired; and saw the prisoners O'Neil and Barrett
taken into custody. When we got to the st ttion I
searched O'Neil and found some money on him, and
a copy of the Irishman newspaper. Both men were
on the first occasion discharged. I was with
Chisholm when he found the pistol, and the same
morning I and Chisholm went, in plain clothes, to
the address 65, Crown-street. Tne Lieutenant
searched the lodgings, and I only lent a hand. I
saw the cards (produced) found, and also some
copies of the Irishman newspaper.
The card was read, the following being an exact
copy :

IN MMIORIA.II RELIQUISTEIi.
Pray for the ropse of tho souls of
The Three Martyrs,

William Philip Allen, Mieha3l Larkin, and Michael

O'Brien,
Who were executed at the New Bailey, Salford,
Manchester, on the never-to-be forgotten 231 of
November, 1837.

They Diod True and orthodox Catholics, fortifisi with
the Sacraments of Holy Clur3h. M they rest in p)a3o
and their good works follow them. For their ardent and
sincere love for their Oppressed Country, they were Mur-
dered by the Enemies of the Irish Nation, who have long
held her in bondage and oppression.

We swear to avenge thom—no joy shall 193 tasted;
The Harp shall be silent, the maiden unwed;
Our Halls shall be mute, and our fields shall ba wasted,
Till Vengeance is wreaked on the Murderers' head.

GOD SAVE IRELAND—AND HER PEOPLE.
Dublin, Ist Dec., 1867. Scripsit J. W.

Mr. Giffard—That is all I propose doing in the
present case to-day. I have now to ask for another
remand.

Sir T. Henry—Very well. All the prisoners are
remanded for a week.

THE CHARGE AGAINST CLANCY.

James Patrick Clancy was then placed at the
bar charged with attempting to murder two police
officers named Chown and Chamberlain.
Mr. Giffard said he proposed now to call evidence
to show the antecedents of the prisoner, and then
he should ask for his committal to the Old Bailey
for trial.
The following evidence was then taken :
S2rgeant Richard Griffiths—l belong to the Royal
Engineers. I enlisted the prisoner Clancy on the
25th of October, 1864, at Westminster. I have
not seen him since I enlisted him, so I cannot say
how long he remained in the corps. He gave the
name of Patrick James Clancy.
Sergeant Instructor William Cottrell, of the Royal
Engineers, said—l know the prisoner ;he was in
the corps of Engineers. I have drilled him. I last
saw him in the regiment in the latter of
en, 1865.
Ile was a very efficient member of our amateur club.
lie deserted in 1866.

Frederick Purdy, Colour-Sergeant, Royal Engi-
Leers —When I was company sergeant the prisoner
was in my company. He is a deserter from the re-
giment since the Ist of January, 1866. He deserted
from Chatham.

John Ilurst—l reside at 27, Chester-mews,
Regent's-park, and am a gentleman's coachman.
On Saturday, the 18th of the present month, I was
passing through Bedford-square about eight o'clock,
my son Thomas being with me. I heard the report
of a pistol. I was then opposite No. 44 in the
square, which is between Caroline-street and Char-
lotte-street. After I had heard the report of the
pistol, I heard a cry of " Stop thief, stop
thief, stop, murder." I turned round and saw the
prisoner running towards me. I caught hold of
him by the collar, and guy() him a tiuddeu pal, but