The Glasgow Chronicle. — 1850-03-27 (Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland)

THE JUNIPER GREEN MIIRDERS.—We understand that the precognition of the witnesses in this revolting case (the particulars of which we gave on Thursday) has been closed, and sent off to the Crown authorities. Pearson has undergone a medical examination by Professor Miller and the surgeon of the prison, and the result is said to be, that no doubt is entertained of his confirmed insanity. It is difficult to imagine any strong or immediate motive for the perpetration of the murder. Pearson's conduct towards Dr. Wilson was variable, being at one time characterised by the most ardent expressions of affection, and again marked by hatred and animosity. The immediate cause of his having been at one time confined in Morningside Asylum was, we understand, a threat to kill the Rev. Dr. Jamieson, now of St. Paul's, Glasgow, then minister of Currie. He was generally considered of imbecile mind, though of strong passions, especially when under the influence of drink. But for a few days previous to his committal of the fearful deed, he manifested more decided symptoms of insanity. One day towards the end of last week, he called upon a farmer in the neighbourhood, and, in the imaginary character of his landlord, gave him permission ta remain upon his farm for another year, upon payment of the rent of one shilling per acre, which he made so low on account of the present price of grain. He added, at the same time, that he was on his way to resume his seat in the House of Commons. Some time ago, it is said, he called upon another party, and represented himself as God Almighty come to take vengeance upon the wicked. It seems that he told the smith on Saturday that he would soon hear terrible news, and intimated his intention to knock down the Free Church in the neighbourhood. It is said that a similarity of opinion on religious subjects led to the intimacy between him and Dr. Wilson, and that they had frequent conversations on these matters. The funeral of Dr. Wilson and his mother took place on Friday in CorstOrphine churchyard. Two coffins were conveyed to the grave by a hearse, which was followed by eight mourning coaches and a number of gigs. There were four cousins of Dr. Wilson present at the funeral. The bodies were interred in the family ground, and the name-plate of the coffin of Dr. Wilsbn's father, who was buried 27 years ago, was found in a state of good preservation in making the grave. The number of persons attending on foot was very considerable • and in Juniper Green, Slateford, and Corstorphine, immense crowds of people assembled to witness the funeral procession.—Caledonian Mercury, We understand that the precognition of the witnesses In this revolting case (the particulars of which we gave on Tuesday), has been closed, and sent off to the Crown authorities. Since his apprehension, Pearson has exhibited little indication of being aware of the awful crime with which he is charged. Occasionally, indeed, he alludes to the revolting deed, but in such an incoherent manner as to be almost unintelligible. Shortly after his arrival at the prison, he remarked to the governor of the jail that "the doctor had a salt fecht," which woald seem to indicate that he had either struggled desperately with his murderer, or in the agonies of death. From the appearance of the body and of the spot where it was found, we believe the latter surmise is the cerrectest one. We believe that Pearson has undergone a medical examination, and that no doubt is entertained of his confirmed insanity. The mutilated remains of his victims, we understand, are to be interred today (Friday.)—Advertiser of Friday. EXPLOSION OP FIRE DImr—