The Sun.
London, England, 1845-03-27 00:00:00

SUICIDE OF THE SUPPOSED MURDERER.

The examination terminated at four o'clock, shortly
after which the prisonor was taken back to the prison.
At six o'clock he .was seen alive, and as usual, by
the wife of the keeper, but at a quarter to seven,
on Mr. Hollingworth (the keeper) entering the cell, he
found him hanging by his neckcloth to one of the hinges
of the door. He was immediately cut down, but life
proved to be extinct.

DEVON AND CORNWALL
WRESTLING.

The men of the above counties again resumed and
concluded their play yesterday afternoon, at the Breck-
nock Arms Tavern, Camden• town, and the attendance
was far better than on either of the preceding days, many
gentlemen of the above counties attending to witness the
science in this old English game displayed by the natives
of the West of England.
The play during the day was extremely good, parti-
cularly that of Hayman and Hodges, Devonians, and a
Cornishman of the name of Bowden, displaying great
tact in their play.
The principal bouts daring the afternoon came off as
follows .

George Bowden, of Cornwall, was opposed by Henry
Hayman, a Devonshire man, and the play displayed by
both men was extremely good, but the Cornishman
threw his opponent by a " cross-heave," and Hayman, in
return, " back-stepped" his antagonist, but Bowden got
much the best of it by throwing his man on his shoulder,
thereby throwing his competitor two fair backs.
William Snell (Devon), and Hodge, of Devon, were
the next worthy of notice, both men standing above six
feet, and noted wrestlers. They played together for a
length of time, both on the look out, but neither would
show a chance ; at length Snell caught his opponent by
the " back lock," and threw him a fair back. They
again had a long trial, but Hodges gave his back to his
antagonist, having hurt himself in falling.
The next bout was between John Goodman, of Corn-
wall, and W. Snell, of Devon, and in this match a dis-
play of the science took place on each side, both men
duing their best, but they played till " time " was called.
John Maunder, another Devonian, and Goodman, of
Cornwall, tried their skill for a long time, during which
several falls took place, Maunder all the time having the
advantage, but " time" was up and no back.
The next worthy of notice was a bout between George
Snell, of Devon, and John Maunder. Snell is a very
heavy man, but does not display science. Maunder
again played well, having again the best of the bout,
Snell leaving the ring, contrary to the wishes of the
umpires, and being much excited, not being able to
throw his opponent, who gave every chance of play, but
was far the superior player, and was heartily cheered
throughout this bout.
It may be here mentioned that in consequence of the
unfavourable weather on Tuesday, the men could not
play out the double and treble play yesterday, and they
agreed to divide the money according to the respective
merits of their play, which was as follows :

HEAVY WEIGHTS.
1. John Maunder, Devon.
2. John Goodman, Cornwall.
3. William Snell, Devon.
4. J. Dyer, Cornwall.
LIGHT WEIGHTS.
1. John Gill, Cornwall.
2. W. Bowden, Cornwall.
3. •••• Hayman, Dem.