The Sun. — 1849-09-04 (London, England)

MANNING IN JERSEY.  Our Jersey correspondent has communicated to us several particulars relating to the conduct of Manning during the period of his detention in the gaol of the island of Jersey. His bodily health and his personal appearance were considerably improved during the period of his incarceration, but it was evident that he was sadly deficient in nerve. He was uneasy when left alone, and seemed greatly relieved by the presence of any person. During the Tuesday afternoon he began to avoid the gaze of the very man persons who walked outside of the colonnade of thy e prison, which is strongly barred. Throughout Wednesday and Thursday very few persons were admitted, and those only by order from the magistrates. One man, named Shalor, a butcher of the town, having obtained admittance, it was remarked a recognition immediately took place on Manning perceiving him. Shalor knew Manning well, having gone to school with him. A few words were exchanged, which would have led to conversation, Manning protesting his innocence and laying all guilt of the murder to his wife, Mr. Shalor intimating that his statements denying his participation in the murder should be sent to the London papers— a communication which was evidently pleasing to Manning. The conversation, which began to be rather of an animated nature, was suppressed by the gaol authorities. Manning complained one morning that his scarf or neckerchief had been taken from him, and said he wanted something round his neck ; the turnkey said quietly, " Yes, and no doubt you'll get it." This request of Manning for his neckerchief was not granted. He remarked that he could not eat the rations served to those who are placed inside the bars, and that he should die before he could. Mr. Kendrick, the governor, told hint that such food had kept many a man alive, and he hoped it would him. However, he was allowed to have his dinners, &c., sent from the Hotel de la Fomme d'Or, which is a rench hotel in the town. He was never diffident in asking questions or for articles he wanted of any person passing the bars.  ALARMING FIRE AND ROBBERY AT TirALWORTH Last night between the hours of 9 and 10 o'clock, a fire, which caused great alarm and did considerable damage, broke out upon the premises belonging to Mr. Woods, a wholesale furnishing ironmonger, carrying on business at No. 6, Mount-place, Walworth-road, within a short distance of Camberwell-gate. The flames when first perceived were raging in the front shop, and although an instant alarm was given, and assistance promptly attended, the fire speedily gained complete possession of the lower part of the premises, and the flames were rushing half-way across the road. The fire assuming such an alarming aspect great fears were entertained for the safety of a woman who had been confined a few hours previously. Some of the inhabitants entered the place, but it was with great difficulty they could prevent the poor creature from rushing into the street with her infant. What makes the case more distressing is that the woman lost her husband with cholera a few days since. The engines of the parish, London Brigade, and West of England Company quickly attended, and as soon as water could be procured from the Lambeth firemen in the district, the engines were set to work, but the fire csuld not be extinguished until the lower portion of the premises was completely destroyed and the upper part much damaged by fire and water. The origin of the fire is unknown. It appears that Mr. and Mrs. Woods went to the Flora Gardens, leaving the shop boy to close, and shortly after putting up the shutters, the fire was seen by some one passing the shop. Whilst the fire was burning two persons were detected by Sergeant Jullien in the act of removing some of the property from the premises. He succeeded in capturing one of the persons, who was locked up in the station-house. Fortunately the sufferer was insured.