The Sun. — 1848-12-28 (London, England)

THURSDAY EVENING,  THE ASSASSINATIONS AT STAN FIELD-HALT,  /VYMONDIIAM, WEDNDSDAY.—Mrs. Jermy and her maid, Eliza Chestney, have progressed so favourably  as to be deemed by their medical attendants to be beyond danger. The, gratifying fact has been the source of the most lively satisfaction throughout the county. In the course of Monday Mr.. Cann, the magistrates' clerk, accompanied by Mr.. Superintendent Witherford, paid a visit to Rush's farm, at Felming,ham, where the chief of the family, are residing. Here some papers were found, which it was deemed prudent to secure, and they were accordingly taken possession of by the police. Their purport has not yet transpired. Potash Farm continues in the care of Mr. Superintendent Andrews and a number of.the constabulary. The search for the pistols or guns of the assassin proceeds with the greatest vigour, but not the least trace of the weapons has been obtained. No expense is spared with a view of effecting the desired discovery. Gangs of labourers are daily engaged in searching ail the neighbouring preserves and plantations ; every hollow tree and stump is undergoing a careful examination, and in order that the starch may be complete the soil in the track leading from Stanfield-hall to the farm is in course of being turned up. Rush's 903, Mr. James Rush, and his wife still occupy the dwelling-house, subject to certain restrictions. The boy Savory continues on the farm, under the surveillance of the police. The positive testimony of the wounded girl, Eliza Chestney, as to the disguise of the murderer, appears to have removed all impressions in reference to his wearing a mask. It will be remembered that she stated distinctly that the assassin neither wore a hat or cap. She clearly saw the form of the head and bushy hair over it, and on seeing ,Rush attired in the peculiar long wig found in his bed-room, she immediately stated that it was the form and description of disguise the man wore. Before this additional statement was made, Rush took a stand on the presumption that the murderer had on a mask. He appeared as if anxious to fix the impression tbat it was such a disguise ; and then, with his usual tact, crossexamined the witnesses as to how they could possibly identify the man when his features were concealed. Miss Emily Sandford (the widow James), the prisoner's housekeeper, remains in safe keeping at the Bridewell of this town; and, from circumstances which have transpired, it is very likely that she will communicate other disclosures ere the prisoner's trial takes place. Her several statements have excited considerable attention, and it is. asked which of them will the jury credit. 'With the exception, however, of her first testimony, they have not varied in the main fact.. She evinces no desire to leave the prison, indeed she seems grateful for the asylum afforded her, and is constantly expressing her thanks toMrs.Bryant, the matron, for her,kindness. It is stated that she will be unable, for obvious reasons, to give evidence at the next assizes, should they fall in March. At the next quarter-sessions 'for the county it is expected that the magistrates will decide on the propriety of soliciting a special commission of assize. The prisoner Rush is daily employed in taking copious extracts of the evidence and arranging his defence, and it is generally believed that he will conduct it himself.  BURGLARY AND ROBBERY OF JEWELLERY, &c., AT