The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-05-12 00:00:00

HOUSE OF COMMONS.-FRIDAY.

After the presentation of many petitions,
The CHANCELLOR. of the EXCHEQUER proposed to defer
his financial statement [budget] from Monday till Friday
next.
Sir R. PEEL said, that although no one could deplore
more than he did the cause of Lord J. Russell's absence, he
could not see that it was absolutely necessary to defer the
statement on which the country felt so much anxiety on ac•
count of that noble lord's absence.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER observed that as
he should have to make a statement that would, no doubt,
give rise to discussion, he should not like to bring it forward
in the noble lord's absence.
Lord SANDON moved that Mr. Labouchere be added to
the Liverpool dock committee. _ _

Mr. LA.BOUCTIERE said he•was already on " five" public
committees, and be therefore feared that he should not possi-
bly have time to attend ; if, however, it were generally de-
sired, he would do his best, though he could not promise to
attend.

The Earl of DARLINGTON gave notice that on Monday
next he should move for a new writ for the borough of
Ludlow.

Sir R. PEEL stated that on Monday he should ask the
Under Secretary of State, or the Attorney-General, a ques-
tion respecting the state—not of the law, for he believed that
was clear—but as to the practical embarrassment arising from
its promulgation, in respect of the rating of stock in trade,
to know whether it was contemplated to bring forward any
measure for removing embarrassments that might tend to
vitiate any rate. _ _

Sir J. WALSH said, as the evidence was now printed, that
on Monday he should move for a new writ for Cambridge.
Mr. WARBURTON said that he should move, as an amend-
meat, that such election be taken by " ballot."
Lord PALMERSTON, in answer to inquiries from Mr. Col-
quhoun, said that some mistake had gone forth that when
any country enforced a blockade on the ports of another that
any third power was bound to declare whether it acquiesced
in, or objected to, such blockade. The right of blockade was
one that attached to an independent state, and all that any
other third state had •to do was to notify the fact to its own
subjects, that they might not incur injury through ignorance
of it. As to Buenos Ayres, to which the inquiry particu-
larly referred, in June, 1838, the French admiral had notified .
to our ambassador there the fact of the blockade since en-
forced. There had been no actual declaration of war between
the two countries, but there had been virtually hostilities be-
tween France and Buenos Ayres since ; indeed the very block-
ade was really war, though there had been no previous war,
and the blockade could not be binding on a neutral state, un-
less it were founded on the principles of war.
Mr. COLQUHOUN remarked that he made inquiry, in con-
sequence of the blockade having been lately rendered more
stringent as to communications between British merchants
and the agents at Buenos Ayres.
Lord PALMERSTON rejoined that it might have been so.
perhaps, as to particular individuals, but generally there had
been no change for some time in the blockade, unless in re-
gard to some coasting trade, which the French wished to
prevent.
Mr. W. GLADSTONE observed that, as the house was
aware, a most important motion on the subject of China was
fixed for Tuesday. He understood an overland mail had
recently arrived from China. He wished to know whether
the noble lord intended to lay any additional papers on the
table of the house before that day.
Lord PALMERSTON answered that he had no additional
papers to lay on the table; with the exception of one from the
China association.
Mr. BARNEBY put a question with respect to the postage
stamps and covers. The order in council stated that the
stamps would be sold to the public at a penny each, and the
covers at a
.penny. farthing. The fact was, that the stamp
distributors at the west end of the town were charging ls.
2d. a-dozen for the stamps, and they refused to sell covers
under lid. He wished to know whether the Chancellor of
the Exchequer was aware of this fact, and, if not, whether
it was his intention to make inquiries on the subject, as he
thought that the system to which he had adverted was an
imposition on the public.
The Cu.satcELLimi, of the EXCHEQUNR answered that he
thought the hon. member must be under some mistake when
he stated that this course was. pursued by stamp distributors.
He had confounded them with other persons who had pur-
chased to sell.
Mr. BARNEBY stated that he considered the subject of so
much importance that he had written to the commissioners
of stamps on the subject.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said that it rested
with the public as to whether they would purchase the stamps
from the proper distributors (the post-offices), or from those
who were not licensed to sell.
Mr. BARNEBY wanted to know whether those persons who
were authorised by the Stamp-office to sell stamps were per-
mitted to charge 8 or 1G per cent.
. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER answered that the
officers of the stamp department sold at a certain fixed price
to the offices, but other parties sold at any price they could
get, or the public were unwise and foolish enough to give.
Sir R. PEEL asked whether it was intended to retain per-
manently that ornamental engraving which appeared at the
head of the covers ? He had the highest respect for the ta-
lents of the artist by whom it had been produced, and it was
not his intention at all to call in question its merits as a work
of art : an inquiry and observation that called forth much
laughter.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER gave no answer.
Mr. T. DUNCOMBE, Mr. HOME, Zkc., having urged Mr.
J• Walsh not to press his motion for the Cambridge writ on
Monday,
The house resolved into committee of supply, in which
Mr. R. GORDON moved the remaining miscellaneous esti-
mates, which called forth much desultory discussion.

A TAILOR'S BILL.—The constabulary committee ap-
pointed on Thursday, at the court-house, among other
labours in store for them, will have to examine a tailor's bill,
for clothing the rurals, amounting to the very modest sum
of three thousand seven hundred pounds. Alas! and alack
a day, these are indeed the days of economy with a ven-
geance !—Preston Chronicle.
A NEW TRADE.—As we were passing by the Birming-
ham Townhall on Tuesday last, we read the following an-
nouncement of a new trade, printed in large type and posted
on the first door of the hall, in Congreve-street :—" En-
trance for the Breakfast-makers only!" Questionless there
are numbers of persons in Birmingham who are desirous of
being instructed in this new and interested trade—where are
they to apply?— Ten Town's Messenger.

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MURDER OF LORD WILLIAM RUSSELL;

(From the Times of Friday.)
After the termination of the inquest on Wednesday night,
the body of the lamented and ill-fated nobleman was placed
in a shell, and directions, we understand, were given to Mr.
Richards, the undertaker, of High Holborn, to make prepa-
rations for the funeral, which it is understood will take place
on Tuesday next, with as much privacy as possible. Direc-
tions were also given to the police, in consequence of what
transpired at the inquest, that immediate search should be
made for the man Carr, who took tea with the valet at five
o'clock on the evening preceding the murder, and afterwards,
according to the statement of the latter, accompanied him to
the stables at the rear of Norfolk-street. At three o'clock
yesterday morning, about five hours after the inquest termi-
nated, the officers succeeded in finding Carr, who it appears
occupies a room in a house in North-row, close to Norfolk-
street. for which he pays 4s. a-week. He was closely ques-
tioned by Inspector Beresford on the subject of the murder,
when it appears that he made a statement in order to account
for his time on Tuesday night and also on Wednesday night,
when his presence was required at the inquest ; but, although
some contradictions were detected in the account which he
gave, the police did not consider themselves warranted in
detaining him, and he was consequently discharged. We
understand he stated that he returned to his lodgings on the
night of the murder at half-past ten o'clock, and that he let
himself in by means of a latch key, without disturbing the
inmates ; and as it was ascertained that he had such a key in
his possession, there was no means of contradicting him as
to time. 'With respect to Wednesday night, he declares that
he was present at the raffle which took place for a gun at the
Royal Exchange public-house, in Adam's-mews, Grosvenor-
square, and that he remained there from nine o'clock until
eleven that night. In this statement he was flatly contra-
dicted by the landlady and others in the house, and it is quite
impossible that he could have spoken truly in this particular,
as Superintendent Baker mentioned, towards the close of
the inquest, in answer to.a question by the coroner, that he
had placed constables around the house that evening for the
purpose of taking him (Carr) intp custody, but he had not
been near the premises up to th/tt hour (ten o'clock). As
we have before stated, however, Carr is at present at large.
From an early hour yesterday morning the footpaths on
both sides of the way in Norfolk-street were crowded with
persons anxious to learn what steps the police were taking in
order to discover the murderers, if indeed more than one
person perpetrated the atrocious act. The utmost secrecy
was, however, observed with reference to the subject by the
officers employed in the business. The house of the late
Lord William was closed against all inquirers, but Mr. Com-
missioner Mayne was busily engaged from an early hour in
the. morning in endeavouring to obtain evidence connected
with the murder. The Marquis of Normanby and some
members of the late nobleman's family called at the house
during the morning, and held a conference with Mr. Mayne.
but, notwithstanding the utmost exertions of the officers and
constables acting under his directions, we ascertained that
up to a late hour last night no person was in custody on sus-
picion of being connected with the murder, if we except the
Swiss valet and two female servants of the debeased, who
are at present detained in the house, and kept separate, in
order to prevent them from communicating with each other.
The excitement which prevails in the neighbourhood has
rather increased than diminished since the publication of the
proceedings at the inquest. During the whole of yesterday a
great number of the nobility and gentry in carriages, on
horseback, and on foot, passed through Norfolk-street for
the purpose of taking a passing view of the house in which
the appalling deed was committed. It was stated, that such
was the panic produced by the news of the murder, that many
families at the west-end, and more particularly aged persons
living as the deceased had done in comparative retirement,
entertained, perhaps for the first time, a feeling of insecurity,
and began almost to doubt those employed around them.
Mr. Dyer, the magistrate, and several other gentlemen,
visited the house in the course of the morning, and amongst
other inquirers a gentleman, who stated that he camesdirect
from the Palace at the special request of Prince Albert, ap-
peared very anxious to learn the latest particulars for the
purpose of communicating them to his Royal Highness.
The general feeling in the neighbourhood now is, that the
murderer,: whoever he may be, must have been secreted in the
house from an early hour in the evening, or he might have
got down the area steps soon after 10 o'clock, when the valet
went to the public-house to get a pint of beer for the cook's
supper. The valet was not asked the question at the inquest,
and it might be worth while to know whether he locked the
area-gate after him on that occasion. The probability is that
he did not, as he had only a few yards to go for the beer ;
but even that short interval would have been quite sufficient
for a man on the watch to go down on the area-steps, and
conceal himself on the premises until the hour arrived for
putting into execution his dreadful design.
In the " additional particulars " which follow will be found
a minute description of the situation of the house; from which
it would appear to be utterly impossible for any man to ob-
tain access to the rear of the house without climbing over the
stables in the mews, called Ham-yard, which stables are at
least 20 feet high ; and there is also the additional fact that
the upper part of those stables is inhabited, so that it would
be almost impossible to climb over the roofs without giving
an alarm.

A sweep was sent for to the house in the course of yester-
day, and his appearance gave rise to the notion that the mur-
derer was still concealed on the premises, and that the sweep
was to be sent up the chimney for the purpose of ascertain-
ing if he hadhidden himself there. The sweep was detained
about half an hour and then left the house. The roofs and
gutters of the houses adjoining No. 14 were yesterday close-
ly examined, in order if possible, to find the weapon with
which the murder was effected, but nothinc, of the sort was
discovered. It appeared that, in carrying off the plate from
the pantry, the murderer disturbed the knives. We are not
aware that any one of them is missing, but it is rather singu-
lar that the fact was not ascertained at the inquest.

It appeared that when his deceased lordship was first dis-
covered murdered in his bed, it was observed that his left
hand convulsively grasped the bed-clothes, and his tongue,
which had slightly protruded from his month, was partly
bitten through, and a small quantity of blood had issued from
the mouth and nostrils, and was sprinkled on the pillow—a
result which was probably produced at the death struggle.
Among the articles found scattered about the back drawing-
room was a screwdriver, which it appeared had been in use
in the house, and was applied on this occasion to the bureau
for the purpose of wrenching it open. The papers taken from
it were found scattered about the floor by the housemaid, and

amongst them was a copy of the will of the late Duke of Bed-
ford. The confused state of the papers did not, however, ex-
cite any suspicion in the mind of the housemaid at first, as it
appeared that her master was in the habit of leaving his papers
about the room.

The articles stolen have been already described, but since
the first list was published it has been discovered that other
property was stolen which had not been previously missed.
The second list, which is as follows, was yesterday morning
delivered out to the several station-houses :—" Further par-
ticulars of property stolen from the residence of the late Lord
Willigm Russell, viz.—a large gold pin set with a very large
pearl, a gold pin set with blue stones and a small diamond
in the centre, together with a roundheaded gold union pin at-
tached by a small gold chain. One of the seals described in
the first list had, it appears, the coat of arms of Lord Wil-
liam engraved upon it, and it also appears that his late lord-
ship's gold repeater was engraved with his name on the inner
case. These facts cannot be too often repeated or too widely
circulated.

We have heard it stated that the servants living in the op-
posite house, No. 23, observed some circumstance on the
evening preceding the murder, which has since struck them
as bearing a suspicious appearance ; but we understand that
at present they decline stating what it was that attracted their
attention, and the reason they give for withholding the infor-
mation,arises from a fear that they might implicate some
party against whom no previous suspicion attached. The
police will, of course, see that the ends of justice are not re-
tarded by any false delicacy on the part of the servants in
question. We have also heard it stated that a lady named
Anstruther, who resides next door to the house of the de-
ceased, heard, as she imagined, a groaning in his lordship's
dwelling about the time when the murder was supposed to be
committed, and if this be true, it is most extraordinary that
neither of the three persons who slept in the house and on
the floor immediately above the bed-room of the their la-
mented master heard any noise whatever during the whole
night. A full description of the stolen property has, we un-
derstand, been forwarded to the several pawnbrokers both in
town and country, and now that the coroner's jury have re-
turned a verdict of " Wilful murder against some person or
persons unknown," it is believed that the churchwardens of
the parish of St. George, Hanover-square, in which Norfolk-
street is situated, will immediately offer a reward for the ap-
prehension and conviction of the guilty parties. The two
churchwardens are Lord Grimston and the Right Hon. G.
Dawson, who acted as foreman of the coroner's jury. It is
also believed that a large reward will be offered by the home-
office.
This is the second dreadful murder which has taken place in
this district within a very short period. The murder of Mr.
Westwood, of Prince's-street, Leicester-square, was perpe-
trated under circumstances somewhat similar to the present.
The latter tragical event was accomplished by a robbery of
watches and jewellery to a very considerable amount, and
although in that case the property stolen could be easi►y
identified, as the watches were all marked with the name of
Mr. Westwood, no clue has been discovered up to the pre-
sent hour to lead to the detection of the guilty parties. Of
the activity, zeal, and intelligence of the new police as a body
there can be no doubt ; and as far as these qualities can be
exerted, we are sure they will be in the present instance. It
would be frightful, indeed, to suppose that from any defect
in the system of police as at preeent constituted, however
admirable it works in other respects, they should be found
unequal to the duty of bringing offenders to justice stained
with the most atrocious crime that can disgrace a civilized
community. We hope and trust that constables the most
experienced in the whole force may be selected on the pre-
sent occasion, so that the cold-blooded murderer of a kind-
hearted and unoffending gentleman may be brought to sure
and speedy justice.

ADDITIONAL PARTICULARS.

As many of our readers may possibly be unacquainted wi.
the locality of the scene of the tragical event, it may be as
well to state that Norfolk-street is a small street, containing
31 houses, numbering from south to north, between Park-
lane and Park-street,. Grosvenor-square, each of its termi-
nations being a mews, that at the south end being called
Wood's Mews, and that on the north called North-row, which
nearly abuts on the rear of the houses on the south side of
Oxford-street.._ Norfolk-street is crossed by Green-street,
which runs from St. Mark's Church. in North Audley-street,
into Park-lane. The whole of the houses in Norfolk-street
are inhabited by families connected with the aristocracy, and
that of •his late lordship (No. 14) is situate between Green-
street and North-row, the back being towards Park-street.
Between that street and the residence of the deceased is,
howeve'r, a mews, called. Ham-yard, the area of which com-
prises a square of about 80 yards, the only means of ingress
and egress to which is• by an archway situated between the
houses Nos. 6 and 7 in North-row';' but that mews contains
no stables which communicate' with, or belong to, the house
of the late lord, which, viewed from. Ham-yard, is situate
behind 'the south-west ,corner.
From a careful examination of the house yesterday, it pavedap-
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tpheearhsact that ta twhaelrle
aibsoau tsq3tlliarfe eethih
south sides are the walls of the yards of the houses adjoining
on either side, each of which is about ten or twelve feet high.
ted with coping stones ; and a few
whitewash, are surmounted The tops of the walls, which have been thickly coated with
lad any
to prevent rain from running down the walls, and
inches below them are layers of slates, in a slanting position,
would have been
persons obtained entrance to the premises by the rear of the
house, or made their escape that way, it
quite
impossible for them to have done so without scratching
or defacing the walls, or breaking the slates _
any marks, above described.
There is, however, not the slightest appearance of
and the inmates of Ham-yard declare it to be an impossibility
for any person to scale the roofs of the stables (which are all
surmounted by lofts, and inhabited) without being seen or
heard. The back area, in which is the door by which the
perpetrators of the murder are stated to have entered, is on
the right hand side of the yard, and is so situate that it cannot
be seen from above, and there is no doubt that the marks of
violence which have been already described as appearing on
it have been caused from the inside, and not from the out-
side, or at least after the door was opened, and it appears
evident that the hasp or catch of the bolt was forced off from
the inside, also whilst the door was open.
His lordship's chamber, it has already been stated, was
the front room on the second floor. It has three windows,
and the bed is placed with the head to the north side of the
room, between the door and windows. From the position of
the bed it is evident that any person, on opening the door of
had passed the bed and advanced to the side
the room, could not see who was in the bed, or their condi-
tion,edswailtheyd. On the right hand side of the bed is a
on which was placed the box said to have
of the unht
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the £lO and 'l"5 notes spoken of by Courvoisier in