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Mr. Phillips's Canary ......... ....... I
Mr. Jebh's Fortune
Capt. Jasper's Susan 3
Six started. A good race.

lioxens.—Orders from head quarters, yesterday, to the Com-
missary 'leveret fixes the approaching tights to morrow (Tues.
day) on a spot within eighteen miles of London. and lays down
rules and regulations to be observed at the tournament, be-
tween Ward and Hudson. The formens the favourite at oto
4. Ward will be seconded by doing. Likewise between the
scientific Jew, Aaron, sod felonry : the former is rather the
favourite for choice. A fine day's play is anticipated.
PILDILITIOgAmtsm.—Match to walk WOO miles iu 20 successive
days. W. Verret (better known by the appellation of " Lad")
a pig jobber, who usually attends llorshanf, Dorking, Arundel,
and other markets, started at Horsham at half past 4 o'cloek on
Tuesday morning last, for a bet of, SOL to complete this oft-
times tried but srldom accomplished undertaking. The pedes-
trian completed the Mk mile on Tuesday a few minutes after
9 o'clock at night, and started on Wednesday morning at four
o'clock precisely, and finished his labour shortly after 7in the
evening with apparent ease. On Thursday he went of at half
past four in good health and spirits, sad confident et success,
and completed the fiftieth mile at a quarter past sift. His
walk is one mile oat from the Swan Inn, Horsham, on the Lou.
don road, and back. Ile appears extremely earnest in his un-
dertaking, and meets with eamerous friends, to render him
corafortahle is respect to refreshments, clothing, de. He says
Lad will not give out until he can go no longer, and of that
l •Lad is not afraid."

'ATPIVIAN

TILE MURDER OF MR. W. WEARE.

RC-EXAMINATION OP SIRS. PROnItRT.
At half-past eleven o'clock on Saturday morning Mrs.
Probert, Miss Nov.., and Mr. Noyes, were taken from St.
Alhanewto Watford, the two former in sepirate post-chaises,
and the latter in a gig, between two efficers. They were
conducted to Mr. Clutterbuck's house, and placed in
separate apartments; no communication havinfr been per-
tained between them since their first apprehension. Mrs.
Probert appeared to be more collected than when she left
the magistrates on the Thursday morning; but still she
evinced a good deal of uneasiness, and when the name
of her husband was mentioned, she expressed the
strongest anxiety for his fate. She wrote to him, she said,
before she was herself apprehended, but since that she has
not heard from him, either directly or indirectly. She is
equally anxious as to her children, who, it seems, have
been consigned to the care of a friend. The immediate
circumstances under which she became possessed of
the chain which was attached to Weare's watch, have
not transpired ; but it is rumoured that Thurtell presented
it to her on the Sunday, without slating to whom it bad
beltinged. It has already appeared from the statements
both of Hunt and Probert, that Mrs. P. had manifested
considerable uneasiness at the mystetious whisperings
between her husband, Hunt and Thurtell, on the Sunday
as well as on the Monday night: and that Prober', whets
called upon to assist in removing the body from the pond
in his garden into the gig, actually expressed his fears
that his wife would suspect something. Indeed, it is
impossible to suppose that a woman, with Mrs. Probert's
natural shrewdness, should not have perfectly understood
what was going on, and the mole especially when we
reflect on the unguarded, if not hardened and profligate
exclamations of Hunt, and the jeers and indirect insinua-
dons of Thurtell as to the clothes which he (Hunt) wore
on the Sunday, anti which Mrs. Probert must have
perfectly well known were not his, but bad remained
in her house from the night of the murder. fn every view
of the ease her testimony, if given with candour, must he
of the utmost importance, and the danger in which
she has conceived herself to hate been placed, has induced
her to be extremely explicit in her disclosure*.
Miss Noyes is not presumed to have known so much, al-
though from her residence in the house she seems to have
made close observations on what was going forward. It is
stated that John Thurtell bad been paying his addresses
1 to her, hut that she had rejected him, anti therefore calm st
Ihe supposed to feel limb interest in his fate. On her way
from Sr. Albart's this morning, however, site was consider.
ably affected, and was observed to plied tears. Her situa •
tioa is certainly one of a very painful nature, whether as it
regards herself, her sister, or her brother in taw.
As to Mr. Noyes, it dors cot appear from any thing that
has as yet transpired, that there exists any ground of sus-
picion against him, beyond the facts of his intimate ac-
qu 'interim with all the parties—his presence at the cottage
on the Sunday, and his repeated interviews with ar the
parties both before and after the murder. The Magis-
trates deem it lurpossible, with the opportunities he had of
hearing and observing the other prisoners, that he should
have been altogether ignorant of what had happened, and
therefore felt the less reluctance in subjecting him to tem-
porary imprisonment ; if not ultimately t . place hint on
his trial—although, for this at present, at kart, there is nut
sufficient ground.
On application this morning by a respelable Reporter to
Mr. Clutterbuck for permission to be present during the exa-
mination, that gentleman peremptorily refused, observing that
so notch inconvenience had been experienced both by the ma-
gistrates and the prisoners from the publications which had
taken place, that it was his determination no further public
examinations should take place. Indeed lie was much at a
loss to know how some of the facts which tel only been stated
in his private study, could have obtained publicity.
At nine o'clock in the evening the Magistrates closed their
'Manus inves:igstion for the day. Those who have most ths-
Mistimed Themselves' In their efforts to unravel this ssio-t
atrocious business are Sir Charles Polo, It. Clutterbuck and
Thomas 1-loworth, Esqrs. Mrs. Probert only was examined.
Miss Noyes and Mr. Noyes were not called in at eh; and tha.
whole three were scut back to St. Alban's as they eame, in se-
parate vehicles.
Four witnesses were called, namely, Bulmer, a labourer ;
Silver, a puh.ican; Butler, an hostler; and Biggs, a servant
girl. The evidence of these persons principally apply to the
conduct of Mr. Probert after the murder. They have been
bound over to give evidence on the trial.
The substance of Mrs. Probert's evidence is sail to have
been as follows :—She speaks of the arrival of Mr. Prohert
and Hunt in the gig on the night of the limiter, and of
having received from Hunt the loin of pork. She then
alludes to the arrival of John Thurtell, who, with her
husband and Hunt oinatneil a ',ma'am and went down
(lilt's Hill Lane. They were gone for nearly an loom
She also states that she sate the horse taken from the stob:e
and conducted in the same direction. This. it is supposed,
WAS to fetch the hotly, a Bich Thurtell described as being
too heavy for him to manag-. She then gars on to state
the return of the parties to supper, and the exhibition of
time watch of the decea-ed by John Thurtell. Hunt, a Ito
j was present, observed, that Thurtell ought to give it to
I Mrs. Probert, and Martell asked what was there that he
had that he would not give her? She declined receiving it,
land he then took time chain from the watch, and rising
up and passing Mr. Probert, who was present, put it
ronntl her neck with great gallantry. She afterwards retired
to her chamber, but did not go to bcd, from certain
feelings of horror which were excited in her mind. She
went to her chamber window; the night was light, and
she could see the pleasure grounds She beard talking in
the room below; there was walking backwards and forward.,
and she went to the head of the stairs to listen. She heard
the conversation of the parties respecting the division of
money; and also heard them speaking of burning the pnr-e
and note book. She afterwards was attracted to the win-
dow of her chamber by the sound of dragging something
heavy along the garden walk. She went to see what it was,
and saw John Thurtell dr mgging a corpse by time legs,
while Hunt held a mould candle, which he had taken from
the parlour. She could not see whither they conveyed the
belly from the shrubs. It was two before her husband
came to bed, and she then asked him what be had been
about ? when he said that be and his companion had been
netting partridges. She cried very much, and declared that
she believed he had been doing something very had, hut he
denied it. She spent time rest of time night in the greatest
wretchedness. She further atat.d, that after her husband
hail been apprehended, on searching the trews ors which he
wore on the night of time murder. which were very dirty
and muddy, she found a five pound note. This she burnt,
but she did not recollect time number, although she knew
there was a figure of 9in it. Her description of the note
t dlies with that of a note known to have been in the posses.
sion f tie deceased.
This is all that has been collected of this unfortunate woe
man's testimony; but there is reason' to believe that, in other
respects, it goes clearly to prove the connection of her hus-
band with Hoot and John Thurtell in the whole of this
atroci ono transaction, as well as her convictionon the night
in question that something dreatlfol bad occurred.
It is supposed that Hunt's confession will be of no avail as
far as regards his own personal safety, and that he will be
pates his trial with the other prisoners.
The prosecution it is now expected will not be conducted
by Mr. Noel, and hopes are entertained that it will be car-
ried oo by the Crown ; if sot by tlie,Magistrates of the
County.
Five fresh warrants are oat against suspected parties: but
we rather apprehend these persons are only supposed to
have a koowledge of the general habits and connections et
the parties implicated.
It is anticipated that a further examination will take plat-
before the Magistrates on Tuesday, when probably they
will close their praiseworthy and valuable labours, by bind-
ing Over Mn. Probert, Miss Noyes, Mr. Noyes: and all the

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other witnessei. They have been examined to give eiideeei
on the trial.
On Saturday, 1000 after 12 o'clock Mr..Petirscin ',deed
in a post chaise frcim London, at Mr. Clttiterbocit's house:
He had an immediate interview with the Magistrates attic,-
bled, but they had no suggestions to give hitt ; and upon
his requiring an order to see John Muriel!, he was told
that they could not accede to this request, until fekmal sp•
plication had been made to them from ThUrteil for that
purpose. Mr. Pearson said he bad no desire to act as Mr.
Tburtell's solicitor, Isis practice being more in the civil than
in the Crown Courts—nevertheless, he should feel it his
duty. if called on by him, to give such advice as appeared,
in his mind, to be most consistent with his interest. Mr.
Pearson then returned to London.
(I,ETAII. OF THE EXAMINATION OF MR. TEnTALL, CON-
ciAIINID FROM OUR LAST.)
You are not aware that yon owe Mr. Noyes and Prohert
about 601. for wine and spirits ? lam quite sure that Ido
not owe a shilling beyond the 61. odd, as Lbefore_stated,
and that was on a hilt which I owed to Noyes and Prohert
for wine; it was a kind of partnership transaction, and my
bill was in the name of both of them, and of course 1 count
not object to lend them Zil.
What time did they quit your house on the Friday ? Be-
tween five and six o'clock in the evening.
Who were the parties? I understood that there was
gig brought to my door, and some of then) left it in it to to
to Probert's cottage. I did not see the gig at all.
Do you not know who got into the gig? Ido not
Were there two gigs ? I heard of only one being at my
door, but there might have been another; I was busy, and
did not ohser.ve.
Who do you suppose went away in the gig? 1 suppose
it was John Martell and Hunt.
Whv do you suppose so ? Because they were always in
the Whit of riding together, and as they had a gig before,
sod rode out together, 1 supposed it might have been
them.
Who generally brought the gig to the door? Hunt.
Who held the horse's head ? Imint't say.

What sort of a horse was it ? A dark horse.

Any marks on the face? I did not observe.
Dia you observe the conduct of the party in your room at
any particular time? From what I saw of them I consi-
dered that Hunt tease great blackguard, and I did not think
that John Thurtell was any better. Thos. Thurtell appeared
to be quite a different man ; but the conversation of the other
two was quite disgusting.
Did you observe an air gun about your room when they
were there, or in their absence ? I never saw any such wea-
pon in the house.
What time did the party generally go to bed? Generally
early; Thos. Thurtell was always early to bed, except on
the Friday night.
What time did 'rhos. Thurtell go to bed on the Friday
night ? He came house about 20 minutes before twelve, and
instantly retired to bed.
Did you see any pistols in your house on the Pridey the
murder was committed ? 1 understood that John Thurtell
had a pair of small pistols. but I never saw them.
Had you any pistols? Yes, 1 bad a pair of duelling
pistols.
Did you lose one of them ? Some of the party took one
of them away, and I understand it was Hunt.
When did you miss it ? On the Friday morning, and I
told Thomas Thurtell of it, and I said some of your party
has taken it ; bit I suppose it is a joke, and they will re.
turn it. 'I lions Thurtell said it was a liberty they ought
not to take, Wine supposed it was done in a joke.
What time did Thomas Thurtell get up on Saturday
morning ? Ile got up at nine o'clock.
IVlsat time did John Thurtell arrive at your house on
Saturday ? I do not know, for I did not see him come
in ; but both John and Thomas slept at my house that
night.
Dill Hunt come to your house on Saturday ? Ile was
there, but did not stop long.
Did you notice his dress at that time ? Black coat and
waistcoat, as usual.
Were Isis whiskers then shave,' off ? They were nor.
Were any persons of the party besides Hunt and Thomas
Thurtell at your house on the Saturday ? Not that I re.
member at present.
Was a piece of roasting beef brought to your house on
the Saturday ? A butcher's boy btoeght a fine piece of
roasting hief, and said it was for Mr. Noyes.
Was Mr. Noyes at your lionse on the Saturday ? I be-
lieve he look in : yes, Ise did.
Who did yon see at your house on the Sunday morning ?
Before the Thurtells got up, Mr. Noyes called; he saw the
heel lying on the table, and said I am going down to the
cottage, and Mr. John Thurtell is coining down also, with
Hunt, in a gigs
Did Noyes leave without seeing the 'rhurtells then P.—
Yes, he did.
What further did Noyes say ? Ile said he should walk
on, and they would overtake him, and told me to he sore
they put the beef in the gig, for on their arrival at Pro-
bert's they should have no dinner, if they went with-
out it.
How long had Noyes been gone from your hone,
when the others started on the Sunday morning ? About'
two hours after Noyes left, hunt brought a gig to my
door.
Did yon observe any thing particular in the dress or ap-
pearance of Hunt sod John Thurtell that morning ? Yes.
About half an hour before they left, I and Thos. Thurtell
were standing in the tap room, when John Thurtell came
dawn stairs ; and as he passed the door, he observed,—
" How 1,,c my brother is to day." lie was then dressed
in buckskin breeches, light waistcoat, without a coat,
and he looked very wild. He crossed the road to Co,-
lis's, and got shaved, and dressed himself elegantly on his
return.
Did they take any breakfast before they left ? Jcs'in
Thurtell and Hunt had a cup of tea each and a glass of
brandy, but ate nothing.
Who left your house in the gig on Sun lay morning ?
Hunt and John Thurtell.
Not Thos. Thurtell ? Na.
Had Hunt his whiskers on when he left your house with
John Thurtell, in the chaise, on Sunday morning ? Y. s,
he had.
Describe his dress ? He was shabbily dresigd in an old
black coat, eaisteoat and trowsers. The coat was torn
under the right arm, and the trowsers by the right
pocket. He did nut appear to sue to be either washed or
shaved.
Did von observe that his clothes were torn on the Friday ?
No, 1 aid not.
Did you put any thing in the chaise? Yes, I did.
What did you put in the chaise? I put in Mr. Noyes's
beef, and a bundle of clean linen of John Thurtell'o, and
I told Hunt and John Thurtell, on giving them the beef,
that Ur. Noyes, who was gone on, had sent it, and if they
did not take it with them they a ould have no dinner.—
John Vandal observed that be should take Noyes up on
the road, and I understood afterwards that he did.
When you pot these things in the gig, did you observe
any thing ? Yes, I did, I saw a shovel or spade across the
foot board.
Could you swear to it if you were to see it again ? I
could not, ►t was quite new, and such an one. as is com-
monly used to dig ground with for setting potatoes.
Did you make any oh tion upon their carrying a shovel
with them I—Yes, I did; I remarked to a person standing by,
" what the d— can these men want with a shovel on a Sunday,
when they are going on an excursion of pleasure?"
Did you make any other remark i—Yes. I said, on ohs►rv-
ing that aunt was so eery shabby, and his clothes torn, that if
.1 mere Ttturtell I would not ride with hies in that condition.
there was such a contrast in the appearance of the two. Thur-
tell then drove off.
When did any of them return 7—Thomas and John That'll
returned en the Monday ; also Noyes and Hunt.

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