The Sun.
London, England, 1845-04-28 00:00:00

!tsolved to remain entirely mute on the subject which so deeply
interests my very life. But, fearing that I might have made
somewlat rash determination, I was glad of your offer to
visit me again this afternoon. I have seriously considered
that
kind propoeals again and agair, and still the result is
t I decline answering affirmatively. Believe me, Sir, if I
felt disposed to repose confidence in any one, it would be
Yourself. The female who wrote the letter, which we have all
read so attentively over, is the same person to whom I alluded
alll3, statement at any trial. She has already taken a
r'Y material step in my favour, and a very welcome one in-
'iced it is to me. lam now convinced that she will not
suffer me to be sacrificed through her silence. It is in her
Dower to clear me, and she will do it. I cannot do anything
!intil she comes JO' forward voluntarily. lam fully aware that
153* deferring such an all-important disclosure, rexpose
Self to the most imminent danger, and this I have felt through
!he whole of my misery, since the moment I was appre-
'leaded. I do not understand why she should, at such a time
rT this, have occasion to go to -Bristol. I cannot compre-
_at that part of her letter at all. My opinion is, that she
7111 either make her appearance here, or write again to-
'aorrow, or Thursday. God grant she may—until she do
'3ne or the other, I shall be in the most agitated state of sus
'ense.—l remain, Sir, your most grateful, and obedient ser-
vant,
THOMAS H. HOOKER.
Mr. Sheriff Sidney, Ludgate-hill, Tuesday evening.
The other was as follows
:
Honoured and dear Sir,-The knowledge of being per-
mitted to address you by letter I did not venture to antici-
ti.ate, and such that I cannot half convey my sense of obliga-
,,",'n to vo„. My condition is now a painful one indeed.
onl3- prospect which this life at present holds out to me
Zinnmediate dissolution attended by the cruel exultation of
„ unsympathising mob, and every species of ignominy. I ,
itted_inot assure you that I feel my unhappy lot keenly—most
rCe`"Y—thor.gli I may try to shut my eyes against
dea. re.CP:rrence of former and happier scenes. My
10"° :‘ parents—my unfortunate brother and my friends,
ra still own me, will force themselves upon
)' remembrance rendering my distress well nigh
_7"PPortable. am very far from wishing that any
shel
mild look upon my late strength of nerve as constitu-
d2l4l, or acquired by callousness and obAinacy. No, no, my
I Sir, I never boasted the posses.ion of a heart devoid of
47,sang for another's misfortune, much less for my own. I
w",'„ondemned tp die the death of a malefactor in accordance
ofZt the d':,liberate, and, I trust, conscientious decision of 12
th, Ountrymen. Ma they never have cause to reproach
'lnselves with hastiness in the discharge of so solemn a duty.
1 .Perfectly
prin resigned to my fate. I hope not from stoic
aarflitiPles; but from having seriously contemplated the really
for ec'neequence.s of quitting this bitter scene unprepared
4.2 P samortality. I pray that pardon may be awarded me on
contrition and prostration of soul, for my past youthful
t'"atrudence and sinfulness. lam persuaded that unless the
tveu_al heart be broken, and renewed by Divine mercy, how-
tan' noble and amiable it may be deemed by the world, it
Oh !n,tver think of eternity without inwardly shuddering.
M-• “at the rock of ages may so fix my wavering and
kt;111g mind, in his love, compassion, and power, that I may
IritiltaY own wickedness and depravity, and look upon him
that and humility as my guide and Saviour. It is time
s draw to a close ; but before I conclude, suffer me for one
tbirn,Plt to dwell on what perhaps ought to have formed the
4,1:.1 subject of this letter. While I was at Clerkenwell the very
anal
" Newgate Prison" struck terror into me. I thought
and when I should leave it, I might bid farewell to kindness,
the,honest, good-hearted men for ever. I found the officers
It4(ast se many exceptions to their general character. They
e wits the greatest consideration and kindness, and
aBsllookTn rt, while I hands with tho
theirem all at parting with a heavy
4 listened t good wishes for my happy
boeteeP• I came hither expecting nothing but harshness,
vole ",,°'v eras I surprised to find that the same bane.
tx,„ h feelings which I had so lately met with were
6,,`rcised almost more fully, if possible, by every one who
ta-,' to do with me here ;- and now that I think of it, 1
IFt°,ot but mention the brotherly sympathy and attention
he "e man who is appointed my keeper, to whom 1 owe a
thart full of thanks ; when I have been at times melan-
N5.°14,37,. Or‘ unwell he has taken it as much to heart as though
(Cher devoted friend, indeed,Lhe is the companionand
(her of all my feelings—may he always have such a friend.
thi, e has been to me. But in justice to all connected with
P.ace, I ought not to particularise, yet I must not for-
r the names of Mr. Davis, Mr. Cope, and Mr. Wright.
.n y torbaillieevery grateful
writing of them, ateful acknowledgment na-
-1 follows. Last of all, though I may truly say the first
1113' thoughts is yourself, how can I speak to you as I feel
t*--11,3',.°11. have interested yourself in my misfortune in a manner
t know of no} other title than that of father that is suited
°.°4* Oh, may ou never have the bitter experience ef my
t °r father, but be rewarded with that peace of mind and
Ph of conscience, which ever attend the Christian
]anthroy and may you ultimately come to that cr own of
tervant,
;1 which fadeth not away, of whiCh I humbly hope to be
Partaker.—Believe me, Sir, your most grateful and faithful
T. H. HOOKER.
kr. Sheriff Sidney.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
- (RECEIVED THIS DAY.)
NEWMARKET, SUNDAY NIGHT.
- • ENTRIES FOR TO-MORROW.
- 50/. Last three miles of B.C.
Plantagenet, 4 yrs, and Trudge-it, 4 yrs.
Sweepstakes of 20 sews. each.
Oakley, Evenus, and Amaryllis filly.
The Handicap. T.Y. C.
7s lib
Poor Soldier, 5 yrs, 7st 131b—Anonyrne, 5 yrs,
bat ,;?---AmarvlllS filly, 3 yrs, 6st 21b—Seakale filly, 3 yrs,
"0.! Three others paid.
T, Two Thousand Guineas Stakes (Tuesday).
)4;11e following horses have been scratched :—Weatherbit,
tnltYnian, The Prior, Golden Fleece, Moulton, Leopard,
Adrianople.
One Thousand Guineas Stakes (Thursday).
• Jet and Pilgrimage are scratched.
Newmarket Stakes (Friday).
etTlcealment, Golden Fleece, colt out of Zany's dam, Lady
xi, and Leopard are struck out.
'4O betting.