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The Sun. — 1866-07-11 (London, England)

BUXTON. It would seem as if nothing could teach these gentlemen moderation, and not satisfied with all that has been already done in the Jamaica business, they persist in their efforts to do yet more. Their object at present is to bring Mr. EYRE to trial for the murder of GORDON and other delinquencies he committed while in command. The Chairman, Mr. TAYLOR, declared that some believed such a course of proceeding would elevate him into a hero, but he did not think so. It was not the object of the committee to prosecute Mr. EYRE, but to render assistance to Mrs. GORDON in case she desired to do so. That lady hesitated to do so, however, which complicated the proceedings. Mr. BRIGHT spoke with his usual vehemence on the subject, and declared that if they did not prosecute EYRE they had better dissolve. It is greatly to be regretted that Mr. MILL should have mixed himself up in this business ; he is now elected chairman, and declared that he believed the execution of GORDON was i; murder," and that the Committee ought not to rest until it obtained from the Legislature the assurance that men like EYRE will be made responsible for their criminal actions. All that we can say on the subject is, that perhaps it will be the best thing in the end if this much-talked-of prosecution takes place, for it will put the doings of these negro apologists in their true light before the public, and show the manner in which Mr. EYRE has been treated. If the members of this Committee desired to show upon what mistaken motives those can act who presume to dictate to others, and to prove how illiberal the professors of Liberalism can be, they could not have succeeded better than they did. When we read such extravagant assertions, and such extraordinary accounts, we may well be amazed at the want of discernment and discretion of the speakers. Mr. EDMOND BEALES, for instance, declared that " if the Government declined to prosecute Mr. EYRE, and if Mrs. GORDON was not induced to do so, and if the 6 Committee' did not prosecute, then English law was to all intents and purposes a mockery, and there would be a strong feeling throughout the country that there was one law for the rich and another for the poor." It is far more likely that the country will consider that these gentlemen have one law for the whites and another for the blacks, and that the preservation of the lives of the colonists was quite secondary in their eyes to the prosperity of the negroes, who seem to be beyond law, and not amenable to any authority but that of their own desires, to judge by the diatribes uttered by these vehement censors.  According to the latest information in regard to the negotiations for an armistice there are some important difficulties to arrange, raised on the part of Italy. The Presse, however, says that the foundation of all the difficulties is the ambition of Prussia, excited beyond measure by the success of her arms. "It is this ambition which has troubled Europe for six months, and which has just covered Germany with blood and mourning. Attentive men doubt whether peace can arise from the most immoral of all triumphs of strength."
The Sun. — 1866-05-18 (London, England)

HUGH FERGUSON, H.M.V.S."  The Royal Agricultural and Royal Dublin Societies held meetings yesterday, and sent deputations to Sir Thomas Larcom on this important subject. Mr. Edward Purdon, of the-Farmers' Gazette, who devoted so much of his time as honorary secretary to the Cattle Plague Committee, has left Dublin for the scene of the reported outbreak, with the view of obtaining accurate and detailed information. It is not unlikely that Government will order post-mortem examinations to be made of some of the cattle that have been buried. The public interest in the Fenian conspiracy, of which nothing has been said or heard here since the murder of poor O'Neill—whose assassin his comrades have not yet succeeded in capturing—will be revived by an incident which occurred yesterday in Drogheda. It appears by an account furnished to the Daily Express that in that town there were three persons standing out on bail, two of whom—John Henry M'Cabe, a reporter, and John Nugent, a carpenter, the authorities deemed it prudent to remit to custody, and the lord lieutenant's warrants for their arrest under the suspension of the Habeas Corpus Act were sent down to the sub-inspector of constabulary, Mr. Gardiner. Mr. M'Cabe was arrested without any difficulty ; but on the police entering the place where Nugent was at work, he leaped through a window into a backyard —a fall of ten or twelve feet. Ile immediately locked the back entrance to the yard, and escaped at the rear of some of the houses. The yard into which he leaped is bounded on the north by the premises of the Sienna Convent, on the south by houses in West-street, and on the east by the parish church of St. Peter. The constabulary made a general search in all these premises without discovering the fugitive. He must have received a hurt from the leap, as the stones underneath the window of the workshop had a quantity of blood upon them. The pitched battle 011 the bog of Cappaluere, be tween the retainers of the two rival proprietors, which last Sunday week was to have decided their respective rights more Hibernico, but which the police had the bad taste to prevent, was the subject of investigation at Murree petty sessions yesterday. The case had been laid before the law adviser to the Castle, who recommended that the leaders of the opposing forces, Messrs. Charles and Richard Lloyd, sons of Mrs. Lloyd, and Mr. Corbett, agent to Sir Richard de Burgho, should be sent for trial to quarter sessions on a charge of riotous assembling. The presiding magistrates, however, after a long discussion, refused to adopt this extreme course, and only held them to bail in their own recognisances of £lOO each.  A gratifying proof that manufacturing enterprise is making steady progress in this country is furnished by the Clonniel Chronicle, which states that a new foundry of spacious extent has been constructed at Mayfield Factory, Portlaw, and is now at full work, turning out 10 tons of castings every week, as large, if not a larger quantity than at any manufacturing establishment in the three kingdoms.
The Sun. — 1866-02-10 (London, England)

ETRE.  Mr. BRIGHT has never so committed himself in the House of Commons as he did last night. In his reply to the observations of Sir J. PAKINGTON he displayed a sort of bravado which was most unbecoming, and with the most consummate assurance reiterated his violent and unfounded statement, taking care again to talk of " Governor EYRE and his accomplices." It is difficult to say whether Mr. BRIGHT'S remarks are most irritating or most absurd. When he talks of the " atrocities" that have recently been perpetrated in Jamaica by the Governor and his friends, he chooses totally to ignore the fact that the blacks had committed most cruel outrages, and showed a deadly spirit of revenge. But, according to Mr. BRIGHT, we must believe that it is no sin or misdemeanour to cut off white men's fingers and perpetrate such like acts, but that it is a foul murder under pretence of law to call such miscreants to account. Certainly the hon. member for Birmingham has inaugurated his career in the new house in a very peculiar fashion ; but, perhaps, it is as well that he should show himself at once in his true colours, and let those have an opportunity of judging of his merits who think of committing themselves to his guidance. How can a man, who thinks to influence others, presume to talk such nonsense to the house as he did last night, when he said, " If law be not law to the negro in Jamaica, how long shall law be law to the working people of this country or to any of their friends ?" We protest against the course adopted by Mr. BRIGHT and his followers in thus mixing up the question of the Jamaica rebellion with the working people of England. Besides, he talks as if Governor EYRE had sallied out at the head of his troops and cut down all the peaceful negroes he found pursuing their ordinary employments. Again, when Mr. BRIGHT says—" I tell the right hon. gentleman that he has allowed his sympathy for Governor EYRE to weigh with him in this matter," how completely he forgets to what lengths his own sympathy with GORDON has led him, and how he confuses right and wrong, law and misrule, justice and oppression, in his vehement harangue. One portion of the hon. member's speech is very noticeable ; it is that in which he gives a hint to the members :4, I believe, sir, that there is not at this moment a single Christian country in the world in which all thoughtful men are not directing their eyes towards this country to observe what course will be taken by the Government." We really are puzzled to know what the Government can do now, for they cannot interfere with the decision of the commission, and are bound to abide by it. Perhaps Mr. BRIGHT thinks that when that ordeal has been passed that Mr. EYRE should be made to stand at the bar of justice, and be tried criminally. At any rate, it is quite plain that Earl RUSSELL has imperilled his Government and lost the good opinion of many, and yet not succeeded in propitiating Mr.
The Sun. — 1866-02-10 (London, England)

EYRE. _ _ Mr. BRIGIIT has never so committed himself in the House of Commons as he did last night. In his reply to the observations of Sir J. PAKINGTON he displayed a sort of bravado which was most unbecoming, and with the most consummate assurance reiterated his violent and unfounded statement, taking care again to talk of " Governor EYRE and his accomplices." It is difficult to say whether Mr. Bnicrr's remarks are most irritating or most absurd. When he talks of the " atrocities" that have recently been perpetrated in Jamaica by the Governor and his friends, he chooses totally to ignore the fact that the blacks had committed most cruel outrages, and showed a deadly spirit of revenge. But, according to Mr. BRIGHT, we must believe that it is no sin or misdemeanour to cut off white men's fingers and perpetrate such like acts, but that it is a foul murder under pretence of law to call such miscreants to account. Certainly the hon. member for Birmingham has inaugurated his career in the new house in a very peculiar fashion ; but, perhaps, it is as well that he should show himself at once in his true colours, and let those have an opportunity of judging of his merits who think of committing themselves to his guidance. How can a man, who thinks to influence others, presume to talk such nonsense to the house as he did last night, when he said, " If law be not law to the negro in Jamaica, how long shall law be law to the working people of this country or to any of their friends ?" We protest against the course adopted by Mr. BRIGHT and his followers in thus mixing up the question of the Jamaica rebellion with the working people of England. Besides, he talks as if Governor EYRE had sallied out at the head of his troops and cut down all the peaceful negroes he found pursuing their ordinary employments. Again, when Mr. BRIGHT says--" I tell the right hon. gentleman that he has allowed his sympathy for Governor EYRE to weigh with him in this matter," how completely he forgets to what lengths his own sympathy with GORDON has led him, and how he confuses right and wrong, law and misrule, justice and oppression, in his vehement harangue. One portion of the hon. member's speech is very noticeable ; it is that in which he gives a hint to the members : " I believe, sir, that there is not at this moment a single Christian country in the world in which all thoughtful men are not directing their eyes towards this country to observe what course will be taken by the Government." We really are puzzled to know what the Government can do now, for they cannot interfere with the decision of the commission, and are bound to abide by it. Perhaps Mr. BRIGHT thinks that when that ordeal has been passed that Mr. EYRE should be made to stand at the bar of justice, and be tried criminally. At any rate, it bis quite plain that Earl RUSSELL has imperilled his Government and lost the good opinion of many, and yet not succeeded in propitiating Mr.
The Sun. — 1866-01-17 (London, England)

INQUEST THIS DAY.  Tho adjourned inquiry touching the death of Grace Ringwood, who was stabbed by her husband, was held this morning before Dr. Lankester at the Hall Arms, Edgwareroad. A great deal of interest was manifested in the proceedings, a large crowd surrounding the house where the inquest was held. The accused, George Ringwood, was present in custody, having been brought up under an order from the Home-office. Mr. T. Willing, solicitor, of 17, Titchborno-street, appeared for the prisoner. The Coroner read over tho depositions taken at the first  inquiry, comprising the evidence of Mrs. Juson, of the Greyhound beorhouse, Louis Marcki, a lodger there, who witnessed the murder, and Mr. Hammonds, surgeon. Mrs. Juson was re-examined, and, in answer to Mr. Wilding, said—l have known deceased and her husband more than a twelvemonth. I have seen her during that time frequently the worse for drink. On the evening in question the prisoner first sat with his back to the door near a table. He was not sitting nearer to the table on which the knife and fork lay when Marcki came into the room. The prisoner was not eating any bread out of his hand, nor had he the knife in his hand. The whole affair was done in a moment, and I am certain Ringwood did not intend what he did. They both appeared to be on the best of terms, and Ringwood even joined the deceased in a chorus a few seconds before the unfortunate circumstance  took place. When I came back, after leaving the room, Ringwood was supporting the deceased in his arms. Louis Marcki was recalled, and said he saw the bottle)  thrown. It would have seriously hurt the accused if it had hit him. When the deceased called Ringwood "a thief " she had her back to the sofa, and the accused had shifted closer to the table where the knife and fork lay. The whole thing was done in a minute and in the height of passion.  By a Juror—Ringwood had not the knife in his hand for any time before he struck the blow, but took it up on the moment.  By tho Coroner—l think it was in self-defence ho took up the knife, as she was so violent. I never knew Ringwcod to ill-treat his wife.  Mr. R. Stephens, who was called by Mrs. Juson after the occurrence, deposed that she said to him, "For God's sake come into my house—there is murder." When witness went into the room ho saw Ringwood and his wife. Ringwood said, " For God's sake, do not all desert me. I did a rash act in a moment of passion ; but don't desert me—. for God's sake don't leave me." He had both his hands pressing his wife's wounds, endeavouring to stop the blood Ringwood said, " For God's sake, Stephens, run for a doctor—get ono at any price." Witness fetched a doctor.  By Mr. Willing—The accused appeared to be in a, most distressed state of mind.  By a Juror—l saw James Ringwood in a butcher's shop buying a piece of meat, and he told me about a contract he had taken that day, and said what a blessing it was for his little family. He was perfectly sober, but she smelled strongly of drink. They both appeared most happy. The inquiry was not concluded when we wont to press.
The Sun. — 1866-01-05 (London, England)

ITALY.  A Naples letter of the 27th ult. gives the following account of General Pallavicini's operations against the brigands :—"The General's operations in Calabria continue to be attended with success. Another brigand refuge had been discovered at Gagliano, near the house of an old peasant. This man's premises were searched, but the inmates, consisting of himself, wife, and a young girl, denied all knowledge of the men of whom the royal troops were in search. The officer in command observing, however, that the girl always remained close to a large stone near a door leading into the garden, ordered the soldiers to examine it. The stone upon being moved discovered the i-ncsuth of a map, tm,-1 a discharge of musketry from those concealed within drew all the detachment to the spot. The brigands within— for such they were—resisted for some time, until driven forth by burning sulphur applied to the mouth of the cave. The brigands here captured included the chief Corea and his companion Rosaria Mancuso, and the brigands Dardano and Trapasso. Corea and Trapasso, both guilty of a long list of crimes, including several assassinations, were tried on the 13th inst. The former frankly confessed the crimes of which he was accused, while Trepasso, not being able to offer a denial, endeavoured to excuse himself. Sentence of death was passed upon them, and carried into execution the following day. The woman Mancuso was condemned to twenty years' hard labour ; Dardano's trial was deferred. A report upon the operations against brigandage during 1863 and 1864 has been published by the Minister of War. From this document it appears that during 1863, 345 brigands were shot in execution of the sentence passed upon them, 509 were killed in conflict with the royal troops, 599 were arrested, and 325 voluntary surrendered themselves. The troops and National Guard had, the former 142 killed and 72 wounded, and the latter 111 killed and 49 wounded. The brigands committed 492 murders, and captured 454 persons for ransom; 2,630 abettors of brigandage were arrested during the same year. In 1864 the number of brigands shot was 65, killed while fighting 246, arrested 330, voluntarily surrendered 119. The troops lost 62 killed and 39 wounded, and the National Guard 27 killed and 14 wounded ; 243 murders were committed by the brigands, and 497 persons captured for ransom ; 1,627 persons were arrested as supporters and abettors of brigandage. From the above statement it will be seen-1. That in comparing the two years the number of executions diminished in 1864 by 280, those killed in conflict by 263, and those arrested by 269. The number of murders decreased by 249, and those of persons arrested for abetting brigandage by 1,003. 2. With regard to the troops and the National Guard, the returns show a diminution in killed of 164, and in wounded of 67. 3. What has increased is the number of persons captured for ransom, which is greater by 43 in 1864 than in 1863.
The Sun. — 1866-01-05 (London, England)

ITALY.  A Naples letter of the 27th ult. gives the following account of General Pallavicini's operations against the brigands :—"The General's operations  n Calabria continue to be attended with success. Another brigand refuge had been discovered at Gagliano, near the house of an old peasant. This man's premises were searched, but the inmates, consisting of himself, wife, and a young girl, denied all knowledge of the men of whom the royal troops were in search. The officer in command observing, however, that the girl always remained close to a large stone near a door leading into the garden, ordered the soldiers to examine it. The stone upon being moved discovered the mouth of a env°, and a discharge of mniketry hum those concealed within drew all the detachment to the spot. The brigands within— for such they were—resisted for some time, until driven forth by burning sulphur applied to the mouth of the cave. The brigands here captured included the chief Corea and his companion Rosaria Mancuso, and the brigands Dardano and Trapasso. Corea and Trapasso, both guilty of a long list of crimes, including several assassinations, were tried on the 13th inst. The former frankly confessed the crimes of which he was accused, while Trepasso, not being able to offer a denial, endeavoured to excuse himself. Sentence of death was passed upon them, and carried into execution the following day. The woman Mancuso was condemned to twenty years' hard labour ; Dardano's trial was deferred. A report upon the operations against brigandage during 1863 and 1864 has been published by the Minister of War. From this document it appears that during 1863, 345 brigands were shot in execution of the sentence passed upon them, 509 were killed in conflict with the royal troops, 599 were arrested, and 325 voluntary surrendered themselves. The troops and National Guard had, the former 142 killed and 72 wounded, and the latter 111 killed and 49 wounded. The brigands committed 492 murders, and captured 454 persons for ransom ; 2,630 abettors of brigandage were arrested during the same yeat. In 1864 the number of brigands shot was 65, killed while fighting 246, arrested 330, voluntarily surrendered 119. The troops lost 62 killed and 39 wounded, and the National Guard 27 killed and 14 wounded ; 243 murders were committed by the brigands, and 497 persons captured for ransom ; 1,627 persons were arrested as supporters and abettors of brigandage. From the above statement it  will be seen-1. That in comparing the two years the number of executions diminished in 1864 by 280, those killed in conflict by 263, and those arrested by 269. The number of murders decreased by 249, and those of persons arrested for abetting brigandage by 1,003. 2. With regard to the troops and the National Guard, the returns show a diminution in killed of 164, and in wounded of 67. 3. What has increased is the number of persons captured for ransom, which is greater by 43 in 1864 than in 1863.