Star.
London, England, 1830-02-08 00:00:00

MURDER OF HEMING.

Worcester, Feb. S.
The prisoner, Thomas Ciewes, whose extraordinary confession
relative to one of these murders, we have already published, on his
apprehension on Friday week, strongly protested his innocence; he
be,rayed no agitation, and seemed confident of a favourable
The following evening, however, there was a marked change in his
conduct. He applied for a Prayer-book and Bible, which were, of
course, instantly furnished him. On Sunday morning be attended
Divine Service in the prison chapel, and on his return thence, ex-
pressed a desire to make a communication to a county Magistrate.
The Rev. Robert Clifton in consequence visited him in his cell, bet
before permitting him to make any disclosure.. cautioned him as to
the consequences. The prisoner then made a ment, the result
of which was the immediate issuing of a warrant for the appre-
hension of Mr. George Banks. There is rea-on to suppose that
notwithstanding the caution he received, Clew entertained an
erroneous impression as to the consequences of 61s confession, and
that he thought as his was not the actual hand by which the
deed 101 blood was committed, his life was sure to be saved.
At the time of the murder Clewea was an opulent farmer, the
farm of Netherwood, which he held under Lord Foley. coo-
tallith* about 180 acres of well cultivated land. His affairs I
sub-
sequently became embarrassed, and he made an assignment of
his stock and other effects to Mr. Woman for the benefit of
his creditors. Since then he has worked as a farm la-
bourer, but obtaining frequent employ from Lord Foley
a. woodman, he has been able to maintain a mote decent ap-
pearance than the average of agricultural labourers. There
is ground for supposing also that he received occasional gratuities
from parties (whatever might he their motives) who had known
him in his better days. About a week before his apprehension he
was neer being drowned in the Canal, on kis return from the Vir-
gin Tavern near Worcester. to Oddingley. He had drank deeply,
and his reed lying by the side of the Canal. the landlord was appre-
hend,. of his falling in. and shortly after his leaving sent a man
after him, whom he promised a quart of ale if he would see Clew..
safe home. This man came up with him sear Tibberton
where, either by accident or design, Ciewes walked into the canal,
and was with difficulty saved from drowning.
In consequence of the statement made by Clews* a warrant was
instantly issued for the apprebenaion of Mr. George Banks, and
Orchard and Tilt, two police officers were dispatched in a chaise
to Haubury for that purpose. They left the chaise at the house
of Mr. Vernon, a County Magistrate. residing about a mile from
Hanbery, and proceeded on foot across the country to the resi-
dence of Mr. George Banks which is situate In a retired spot.—
They found him at home, ad told him they had a warrant for his
apprehension. He did our ask what for, and having doubly hand-
cuffed bins. they brought him to Mr. Vernon's. With this gentle-
man it teems Mr. Banks was previously acquainted. and was
received by him in a manner which showed a deep sympathy
for his present dtuation. Mr. Banks is possessed of a good pro-
perty, is well educated, and of pleasing address ; he kept a hunter.
and was in the habit of mixing with the gentlemen in the

immediate neighbourhood. On 131; being brolight into the pre-
sence of Mr. Vernon. he was much affected, and holding up his
manacled hand; asked Mr. Vernon if the °Scars bad a right to use
him so? Mr. Vernon said be feared they bad; they were o6cer
acting under a warrant, and no doubt knew their duty and the in.
struction they had received. Orchard here observed, Mr. Banks
yew have not yet asked us what was the nature of the charge
against you ; if you wish to know it, I will now tell you In the
presence of Vernon. Mr. Binks repressed a wish to hear it, and
Orchard then told him that the warrant was issued against him
on suspicion of his having been concerned in the murd..r of Richard
Homing. lie made no reply, and having received some refresh-
ment, be was conducted to the chaise. He maintained ■ perfect
silence till the chaise bad closely approached the town of Wor-
cester, when be asked where they were going to take bias? Or-
chard replied, to Mr. Lavender's (Mr. Lavender is Governor of
the Gaol). Then, said Mr. Banks, you are going to take me to
the poi ; if you do that, I don't care afterwards what becomes of
me. Mr. Banks is a single man, and about 44 years old.
Mt .J. Barnett, the other alleged participator in the crime of
Heming's murder, Is au extensive farmer at Oddingley ; be Inhe-
rits property, devised to him by his father's will, and is said to be
worth 4110,000. He is shout SS yeais old. It is said an applica-
tion will be made to the King's Bench to admit Messrs. Banks and
Barnett to bail.