The Sun. — 1849-11-13 (London, England)

CLOSING PRICES. 86 833/3 3% 16%  THE LAST MOMENTS OF THE MURDERERS. We are indebted to the chaplain of the gaol for the following account of the conduct of the unfortunate convicts last night, up to the moment when they were launched into eternity : He saw the unhappy woman shortly after:eight last night and remained with her until after ten, and during that time she again made a statement about the murder having been done by a young man from Guernsey, and other statements altogether inconsistents with the facts of the charge against her, and to which, as a matter of course, the Reverend Chaplain attached, he says, not the slightest importance. She declared that she was away from the house when the murder was committed, that she did not know such a crime was intended, and that she was ignorant that it had taken place. She did not receive any apparent benefit from his spiritual instruction, nor indeed has she through her whole captivity, and conducted herself and wished to be believed altogether innocent. She offered no explanation as to how she became in possession of the murdered man's keys, and though ste. said she forgave her husband she declined to see him, He immediately proceeded to her husband's cell, and remained with him in prayer until one o'clock this morning. He seemed resigned, but he was extremely restless and petulant. Both husband and wife seemed most anxious to know what were the statements made by the other, but, looking upon them as strangers, he did not feel disposed to be communicctive on the point. His 'petulancy rendered it necessary for the chaplain to extend his patience to the utmost. When he left him, Manning said he hoped to see him at five in the morning. Manning, it appears, passed a very restless night, so also did his wife ; they both rose early, and having partook of breakfast, Manning sent for the chaplain between six and seven. He found him more composed than the preceding night. He subsequently visited Mrs. Manning, and importuned her, as she was about to appear in the presence of God, before whom there cohld be no disguise, and that as the opinion of mankind availed her nothing, now that she was about to quit this world, to tell him if she had any request to prefer, or anything to say or unsay. She said he had not, and requested him to write to two ladies (whose names the chaplain declined to mention), to beg their acceptance of her kind and heartfelt thanks for their kind condescension in making efforts to save her, though they had not availed her. A a quarter.past eight they were brought into the chapel, Manning being brought in first. They were placed on a seat immediately before the pulpit, male and female officers being placed between them. Manning looked intently at his wife, but said nothing. The sacrament was then administered. As the chaplain was about to enter the vestry the prisoners appeared to be communicating with each other. Manning, who was the first to do so, crossed over to his wife and kissed her three times. They f spoke in a low tone, and Mr. Freshfield, who stood near, understood Manning to urge his wife to confess, saying, " Do  Grenada Bonds, 1 per Cent. Mexican, 5 per Cent.lB46, with Coupons Ditto, Ex Jan. Coupons — Ditto, Account ... ... •••• 26 LA Spanish 5 per Cent. 1840 — 16!,(2 Ditto. 3 per Cent Dividends on theLabove payable in London.  Dutch 2% per Cent., 12-Guild. .. Ditto. 4 per Cent. Certifientes... 82 821 i  5316 13214  PIaCES OF rAiD. :