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The Sun. — 1846-10-05 (London, England)

MYSTERIOUS AND AWFUL MURDER.—It is our sad duty to record one of the mcst mysterious, and ut the same time one of the most atrocious murders, of which this county has been the theatre for a long period, and which was perpetrated in the broad noon of Wednesday, on the person of a singularly inoffensive man, near Kilgarvan, the residence of that excellent country gentleman, Solomon Cambie, Esq. The deceased, William Latchford, and a man of the name of Hogan, were going home from Kilgarvan about a quarter past twelve o'clock at noon. Latchford had been for some years gatekeeper at Belle Vue, the residence of Edward Biggs, Esq., and he was employed also as tutor by some of the neighbouring gentry, and, in fact, was returning from giving lessons at Kilgarvan at the usual hour, on the day he met his dismal death at the hands of the ruthless assassin. Ile had gone on for some time, when Hogan went a short way before him, and soon afterwards a man jumped out of a lane which was near, and asked him (Latchford) what hour of the day it was. Latchford at once told him, and no sooner had he done so than the villain, who asked the hour, raised with both hands a quarter-staff or spade handle, struck it violently across the back part of Latchford's neck, and instantly knocked him down. When down the atrocious miscreant hit the prostrate poor man two other dreadful blows across the left temple, which deprived him of all consciousness, and at ten o'clock the same night of life. The murderer walked off in the most deliberate manner; no clue has been discovered as to the cause of the murder. Latchford was not only in no way connected with land, but he was looked upon as one of the most obliging and quiet individuals in the entire neighbourhood, and was greatly regarded by the country people generally, as well as by the gentry. That he could have been mistaken for an obnoxious person at the time is scarcely probable—we do not deem it possible. It was broad noon, the sun shining strongly; the ruffian who accosted him went quite close to his person, and, if he had ever seen him before, could not be mistaken as to his identity. Hence the mystery that pervades this most frightful crime, which has created a deep sensation of disgust and horror far and wide. After the inquest upwards of two hundred of the neighbouring people proceeded to the house where the body lay, and by their sobs and tears and loud lamentations showed how deeply they deplored the cruel fate of poor Latchford. It is sincerely to be hoped, for the sake of  humanity, that no time shall be lost in looking out for and in discovering the perpetrator of this desperate deed of blood, which, we trust, shall soon meet with its merited punlshment. A verdict of Wilful murder against some person unknown' was returned by the J ury."
The Sun. — 1846-10-05 (London, England)

MYSTERIOUS AND AWFUL MURDER.—It is our sail duty to record one of the mist mysterious, and at the same time one of the most atrocious murders, of which this county has been the theatre for a long period, and which was perpetrated in the broad noon of Wednesday, on the person of a singularly inoffensive man, mar Kilgarvan, the residence of that excellent country gentleman, Solomon Canibie, Eq. The deceased, William Latchford, and a man of the name of Hogan, were going home from Kilgarvan about a quarter past twelve o'clock at noon. Latchford had been for some years gatekeeper at Bt lle Vue, the residence of Edward Biggs, Esq., and he was employed also as tutor by acme of the neighbouring gentry, and, in fact, was returning from giving lessons at Kilgarvan at the usual hour, on the day he met his dismal death at the hands of the ruthless assassin. He had gone on fur some time, when Hogan went a short way before him, and soon afterwards a man jumped out of a lane which was near, and asked him (Latchford) what hour of the day it was. Latchford at once told him, and no sooner had he done so than the villain, who asked the hour, raised with both hands a quarter-staff or spade handle, struck it violently across the back part of Latchford's neck, and instantly knocked him down. When down the atrocious miscreant hit the prostrate poor man two other dreadful blows across the left temple, which deprived him of all consciousness, and at ten o'clock the same night of life. The murderer walked off in the most deliberate manner; no clue has been discovered as to the cause of the snurder. Latchford was not only in no way connected with land, but he was looked upon as one of the most obliging and quiet individuals in thc entire neighbourhood, and was greatly regarded by the country people generally, as well as by the gentry. That he could have been mistaken for an obnoxious person at the time is scarcely probable—we do not deem it possible. It was broad noon, the sun shining strongly; the ruffian who accosted him went quite close to his person, and, if he had ever seen him before, could not be mistaken as to his identity. Hence the ms stery that pervades this most frightful crime, which has created a deep sensation of disgust and horror far and wide. After the inquest upwards of two hundred of the neighbouring people proceeded to the house where the body lay, and by their sobs and tears and loud lamentations showed how deeply they deplored the cruel fate of poor Latchford. It is sincerely to be hoped, for the sake of humanity, that no time shall be lost in looking out fur Jul in diseovkring tlik perpetrator of this desperate deed of blood, which, we trust, shall soon meet with its merite:l puni-hment. A verdict of Wilful murder against some person unknown' was returned by the tlty."
The Sun. — 1846-10-27 (London, England)

THE PUNJAUB. Early in the month a rumour gained currency that the Wuzeer Lall Singh had been murdered. It came that it quickly gained general credence. It from so good a source, and seemed so eminently probable,proves without any foundation whatever. The army under Sir John Littler continues quiet and inactive at the capital. We were bound by treaty to withdraw them by the end of the year. The General, it is said, has written that the Government is gaining in strength daily, and that there is no reason to apprehend the consequences of, or delay in, the withdrawal of the troops; and it is understood that some time in the cold weather there will be a general move. Colonel Lawrence, the agent for the Governor. General, has set out from Simla for Lahore. Lords Hardinge and Gough were, it was understood, about to start on a tour of inspection. The river Ravee had to an unusual extent even during the floods overflowed its banks, and the country near the capital had been for a time partially submerged. Some of our officers were amusing themselves with boating under the walls. An abundant crop was expected as the result of the flood. A remarkable change in the weather had occurred about the middle of August, when cool and refreshing breezes had taken the place of the stifling sweating atmosphere which had prevailed since May. The force had throughout enjoyed excellent health, and never were troops more distinguished for good conduct, and order and propriety, than those composing the army of occupation at Lahore. The arrangements betwixt Government and the Chief of Mooltan were on the point of being amicably settled by the firm and prudent proceedings of Colonel Lawrence. The terms of the treaty are said to be these :—..The Moolraj to pay 180,0001. as a gift to the Lahore Gothe police of the latter to occupy all the forts o former ; that a return of the state of the revenues should be made every year at Lahore by theff person that Misr Bhugwan Singh should vo r ttnhh Chiefee e n t ; country n be permitted to retain that portion of the Mooltan territory he had acquired ; and that the whole tribute of the present year should be immediately paid up. The Chief appeared to have assented_ to these conditions, demurring only to the occupation of his forts, and proceeded himself to quit his own country on a visit to the capital. He assembled all his chief officers, cordially thanked them for the assistance the eydhad given him during the late'disturbances, and seleeect_eusas cortege to accompany him. The Moonsh J Mull was sent on a deputation to intimate. that arrangements had been made s personal safety was for his reception ; s t under British guarantee, and an honorarye , under Dewan Deena Nath, was sent out to meet him. He reached Lahore on the 20th of August, and was received with the customary honours. But for our assurances, there is no imagine that he would have entrusted great reason to imagi f his sup or' himself to the hands o iors.  iaitivheealtbneour new territoryTHE
The Sun. — 1846-11-03 (London, England)

MORNING. Yesterday evening the densely populated distr.:ct of St. Philip's was thrown into a state of great excitement from the appalling circumstance of one of the Bristol police force, No. 172, Patrick White, having been murdered by a woman. The particulars of this awful tragedy are derived from the officers at the police-station for the St. Philip's division. The unfortunate deceased, who has been connected with the police for about eight years, was an Irishman, aged about 30. He was unmarried, and lodged in the house of a female named Louisa Ferris, a married woman, but who, in consequence of domestic broils, bad for a long period lived separate from her husband. His fellow lodge, were, Thomas Edwards (brother to Ferris), a cab-driver, and Elizabeth Jones. Last evening Ferris, with Is er brother and a third party, had been drinking at a publichouse known by the name of the Blackbird. About six o'clock they returned home to Lion-street on th,e -Easton: road, and Louisa Ferris upon going up stairs found White and Elizabeth Jones in bed together. At this she was very much enraged, having as it was previouslyi known entertained kindly feelings towards White. s A d cease , Louisa Ferris, Thomas some trifling matte; Jones. A dispute arose about short time afterwards the partiesEd Edwards, I4dowannd stairs, deceased, words ensued, the circumstance of White's intimacy with Jones was alluded to, and Ferris, seizing a rasor or a sharp knife (we have not been able to ascertain which), walked up to White and inflicted a deep wound in the throat, severing the wind pipe and penetrating the carotid artery. The effect of which was, of course almost instant death. The poor fellow staggered to the door leading to the street,, and fell into the road. He was picked up immediate y and carried into the house. A medical man was sent for, but death had done its work long before his arrival. The parties in the Ivo were at once apprehended, and upon their arrival at the police-station house Ferris admitted that she had committed the dreadful act. The 'man Edwards was exceedingly callous; he thought no more of the affair than if it had been one of the ordinary transactions of life but fell asleep within a few minutes of entering the prison. An inquest will be held to-day, when the whole facts will be developed. The account thus forwarded is, however, substatially correct.  His Excellency the Earl of Elgin, the new GovernorGeneral of Canada, arrived in town on Saturday last from his Lordship's seat in Scotland. No day is yet fixed• for his Lordship's departure for North Americt. John Bright, Esq., M.P., is now seriously india. posed, arising, it is said, from an ulcerated throat. In consequence the public meeting which was to have been held in the Free Trade Hall, Manchester, on Wednesday evening last, has been postponed, he having promised to attend the meeting in question, wbich had been called in consequence of his having consented to become a candidate fir the borough at the neat eke tivn.—Leedt Merfainfi.
The Sun. — 1846-03-03 (London, England)

MURDER IN JERSEY. (From the Guernsey and Jersey News of Saturday.) The town and neighbourhood of Sand-street was yesterday afternoon thrown into a state of great excitement in consequence of a report of a murder having been committed on the person of Mr. Centiliter Le Cronier, by a woman of the name of Le Gendre, at a detestable haunt of vice, well-known under the appellation of " Mulberry Cottage." The house in question is the same in which the riot took place last Saturday, and from whence several abandoned females were lodged in the hospital, and several young men beaten and some severely wounded. The occurrence of this melancholy affair, we learn, took place under the following circumstances : It appears, that Centenier Le Cronier was drawing up a report against the parties who were lodged in gaol on Sunday morning last, for creating a riot at Le Gendre's house, and who were to be presented in Court this morning. The Centenier wanted information on some points, and, therefore accompanied by police-officer Manuel, he repaired to the house where the riot occurred, in order to ascertain the facts he required, and to lodge Le Gendre and his " Wife" in gaol, so as to secure their presence in Court this day. The latter course he•deemed the most sure, and accordingly, when he arrived at the house, he said he was come to arrest them, unless they gave security for their appearance in Court. The woman became excited, and exclaimed that she would neither go to gaol nor give security. Tile police said It was useless to resist, as they were come on purpose to arrest them if they did not give security ; when the woman rushed at the eententer with a large knife which, it is said, she held i❑ her hand beneath her apron, and plunged it deeply into his abdomen on the right side, exclaiming, " Take that, you —, that's my security." The knife penetrated to a considerable extent, Inflicting a trlghtfld wound, from which the bowels protruded. Mr. Le Cronier instantly exclaimed, ‘. Oh, I'm stabbed—l'm a dead man!" and called two or three persons who were present to bear witness that he was about to pronounce his will, whieh was, that his wife should have one-third of his property more than the law allowed her. Mr. Le Cronier was taken to the house of Mr. Binet, currier, and medical assistance was sent for; messenger! were also dispatched for Advocates Godfray and Le Soeur, to reduce Mr. Le Cronier's will to Writing, They both repaired to the spot immediately, When the instrument was drawn up, amidst the tears and lamentationri et the relatives and friends of the dying man. Saturday, Half-past Twelve.—Since the above was in type it is our painful duty to state that the unfortunate victim, Mr. Le Cronier has just died. Ills loss to the community will be severely felt ; as a Zealous officer of police, he was ever on the alert where his duty and patriotism called him, and foremost in every case of danger that came under his notice. He is deeply regretted in a. large circle of friends, and his death must be deeply felt by his bereaved relatives.  fl s 1
The Sun. — 1846-03-03 (London, England)

MURDER IN JERSEY. (From the Guernsey and Jersey News of Saturday.) The town and neighbourhood of Sand-street was yesterday afternoon thrown into a state of great excitement in consequence of a report of a murder having been committed on the person of„Mr. Centinier Le Cronier, by a woman of the name of Le Gendre, at a detestable haunt of vice, well-known under the appellation of " Mulberry Cottage." The house in question is the same in which the riot took place last Saturday, and from whence several abandoned females were lodged in the hospital, and several young men beaten and some severely wounded. The occurrence of this melancholy affair, we learn, took place under the following circumstances : It appears, that Centenier Le Cronier was drawing up a report against the parties who were lodged in gaol on Sunday morning last, for creating a riot at Le Gendre's house, and who were to be presented in Court this morning. The Centenier wanted information on some points, and, therefore accompanied by police-officer Manuel, he repaired to the house where the riot occurred, in order to ascertain the facts he required, and to lodge Le Gendre and his " wife" in gaol, so as to secure their presence in Court this day. The latter course he deemed the most sure, and accordingly, when he arrived at the house, he said he was come to arrest them, unless they gave security for their appearance in Court. The woman became excited, and exclaimed that she would neither go to gaol nor give security. The police said it was useless to resist, as they were come on purpose to arrest them if they did not give security ; when the woman rushed at the centenier with a large knife which, it is said, she held in her hand beneath her apron, and plunged it deeply into his abdomen on the right side, exclaiming, " Take that, you —, that's my security." The knife penetrated to a considerable extent, inflicting a frightful wound, from which the bowels protruded. Mr. Le Cronier instantly exclaimed, " Oh, I'm stabbed—l'm a dead man !" and called two or three persons who were present to bear witness that he was about to pronounce his will, which was, that his wife should have one-third of his property more than the law allowed her. Mr. Le Cronier was taken to the house of Mr. Billet, currier, and medical assistance was sent for; messengers were also dispatched for Advocates Godfray and Le Soeur, to reduce Mr. Le Cronier's will to writing. They both repaired to the spot immediately, when the mstrument was drawn up, amidst the tears and lamentations of the relatives and friends of the dying man. Saturday, Half-past Twelve.—Since the above was in type it is our painful duty to state that the unfortunate victim, Mr. Le Cronier has just died. His loss to tke community will be severely felt ; as a zealous officer of police, he was ever on the alert where his duty and patriotism called him, and foremost in every case of danger that came under his notice. He is deeply regretted in a large circle of friends, and his death must be deeply felt by his bereaved relatives.
The Sun. — 1846-06-12 (London, England)

LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM (BIRMING.  SALE OF OLD PLATS.—OD Wednesday a sale, by auction, of a rare and curious collection of old plays of Shakspeare, Lilly, Marlowe, Nash, Peele, Beaumont and Fletcher, &c., the property of the late William Holgate, Esq., of the General Post-office, took place at Messrs. Sotheby's rooms, Wellington-street. Some of the " plays" were not more than three or fpur leaves of old paper, unbound, but fetched large prices, as the following selection of a few will show :—" The Lamentable and true Tragedie of M. Arden of Feversham, who was most wickedly murdered by the means of his disloy-all and wanton wife," printed in 1.599 (21. 145.) "The Tragi Comoedi of the Vert uous Octauia, by Samuel Brandon," extremely rare, printed by W. Ponsonbye, 1598, sold for_ 13 guinea. " The Historie of the Tryall of Chevalrya,ti:vC the life and death of Civaliero Dicke Bowyer, as it h lately acted by the Right Honourable the Earle of Darbyl: Simon Stafford, 1605, sold for 71 10s. ~The..Pleasantwas plaied of Old Fortunatus, by Thomas Dekker :as It plaied before the Queenes Maiestie this Christmas sundry :or sold dotdhr yeo sold for 61. 10s. ; Mr. Rhodes's copy fetchedeThird, as it bath bin Right Honorable the Earle of Nottingham,"blal9ckt le,t,teErd, 1600,ward 111., the Raigne of-King Edwarddth ~, first edition, attributed about the Cittie of whole workesprinted newly compyled n e, Entertainment, printedas i t hi na has been l bseBe7n is 1599, 61. 10s. GbueteetdgebyGasCeaepiegineto, Shakapeare,Lon on sold for 31. Ben Jonson's " Poetfnocero vi noel volume," eo, '5; s .17 fromshg,iu,si itijhaaecnkd collection K Drumsather: i de by the Chiladtrhen been of Po actedvl e s , in" tfirsthe times play de Blacke Friers, 1 , 602 " sold for 2/. 3- " . initeedAirnrailg6aom,eat,asp h b. Looke about Yow, pleasantPeetaster, Comedie, as it was lately acted by the Right Hon. edition, printed taalsi ee rLo rd High Admiral his Seruants, 1600," sold for 6/. “ The Massacre at Paris, with the Death of the Duke of the Right Hon. the Lord High ihtiswaSsePrulaaindtesl:3by Marlowe," no date, sold for 5/. 7s. 6d. "Nobody and Somebody, with the true Chronicle Historie of of Elyduce, who was fortunately three severall times crowned King of England," no date sold for 81. 15s in 1823 a copy sold for 161, " A Lamentable Trage:e; mixed full of pleasant mirth, containing the Life of Cambisdels; King of Persia, from the beginning of his Kingdome unto his Death," no date, eight guineas Of Shakspeare's Works: "A Midsummer Night's Dreame," 1600, 6/. "The First Parte of the true Historie of the Life of Sir John Old Castle, the good Lord Cobham," first edition, 3/. ifs. "Mr. Wiliam Shakspeare, his true Chronicle History of the Life and Death of King Lear and his Three Daughters," Nathaniel Butter, 1608, 6/. 15s "Poems of Shakespeare," portrait by Marshall, Thomas Cotes, 1640, sold for 5/. 17s. sd. The other lots sold were equally curious. The Lord Advocate had an interview with the Chancellor of the Exchequer yesterday at his official residence in Doming-street,
The Sun. — 1846-06-13 (London, England)

SALE OF OLD PLAYS.—On Wednesday a sale, by auction, of a rare and curious collection of old plays of Shaks peare, Lilly, Marlowe, Nash, Peele. Beaumont and Fletcher, &c., the property of the late William Holgate, Esq., of the General Post-office, took place at Messrs. Sotheby's rooms, Wellington- street. Some of the " plays" were not more than three or four leaves of old paper, unbound, but fetched large prices, as the following selection of a few will show :—" The Lamentable and true Tragedie of M. Arden of Fevert.lia;n, who was most wickedly murdered by the means of his dis. loyall and wanton wife," printed in 1599 (2/. 14e.) "The Tragi Comcedi of the Vertuous Octauia, by Samuel Brandin," extremely rare, printed by W. Ponsonbye, 1598, sold for 13 guines. " Historie of the Tryall of Chevalry, with the life and death of Cavaliero Dicke Bowyer, as it bath bin lately acted by the Right Honourable the Earle of Darby," Simon Staffoid, 1605, sold for 71. 103. " The Pleasant Comedie of Old Fortunatus, by Thomas Dekker : as it was plaied before the Queenes Alaiestie this Christmas by the Right Honorable the Earle of Nottingham," black letter, 1600, sold for 61. 10s. ; Mr. Rhodes's copy fetched 19/. " Edward the Raigne of King Edward the Third, as it hath bin plaied about the Cittie of London," first edition, attributed by Capel to Shakspeare, printed in 1599, 61. 10s. George Gascoigne, " his whole workes newly compyled into one volume," from the collection printed in 1587, sold for 121. ss. " Jack Drum's Entertainment, or the Comedie of Pasguill and Katherine, as it has been sundry times playde by the Children of Powles," first edition, printed in 1601, sold for 31. Ben Jonaon's " Poetaster, or the Arraignment, as it hath been acted in the Blacke Friers, 1602," sold for 2/. 3s, " Looke about Yow, a pleasant Comedie, as it was lately acted by the Right Hon. the Lord High Admiral his Seruants, 1600," sold for 6/. " The Ma-sacre at Paris, with the Death of the Duke of Guise, as it was plaide by the Right Hon. the Lord High Admiral, his Seruants by Marlowe," no date, sold for 5/. 7s. 6d. "Nobody and Somebody, with the true Chronicle Historie of Elyduce, who was fortunately three severall times crowned King of England," no date, sold for 8/. 155.; in 1823 a copy sold for 161. " A Lamentable Tragedie, mixed full of pleasant mirth, containing the Life of Cambises, King of Persia, from the beginning of his Kingdome unto his Death," no date, eight guineas Of Shakepeare's Works: "A Midsummer Night's Dreame," 1600, 6/. "The First Parte of the true Historie of the Life of Sir John Old Castle, the good Lord Cobham," first edition, 3/. lls. "Mr. WilEam Shakspeare, his true Chronicle History of the Life and Death of King Lear and his Three Daughters," Nathaniel Butter, 1608, 61. 15s " Poems of Shakespeare," portrait by Marshall, Thomas Cotes. 1640, sold for 51. 17s. sd. The ether lots sold were equally endows ARRIVAL op