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The Sun. — 1848-01-08 (London, England)

THE MURDER NEAR NAILSEA.  WESTTOWN, FRIDAY EVENING. - The adjourned inquest on the body of John Wall was resumed this day. Thomas Dix, a labourer, working for Mr. Radbard, of Back well-mill, on Friday, Dec. 17, at about a quarter before two o'clock in the afternoon, saw the prisoner Charles Manfield, with his brother and an• other lad, pass in the direction to Wall's cottage. Charles Manfield was carrying a gun.  George Burchell, beerlioue• keeper, of Nailsea, at about half-past three o'clock on the afternoon of the 17th of December, as he was passing along a footpath near to Wall's cottage, saw the deceased hobbling along. The prisoner told him that he had been shot. The blood was running down his thigh. Samuel and Maurice Noble, cousins, deposed that on the 17th of December last they saw Charles, Robert, and Anthony Manfield running across some field,, about a quarter of a mile from Wall's house ; it was about half-past three o'clock in the afternoon. They were near a path leading from Wall's house. Charles Manfield had a gun in his hand. On being asked why they were running, they answered, they were afraid of being caught by:a man from whom they had been stealing holly. Mr. H. J. Macey, surgeon, deposed that the death of Wall was occasioned by lock-jaw, produced by a gunshot wound in his thigh. Mr. James, clerk to the magistrates, for the Wrington division, produced: the deposition of Wall, taken before Mr. ,W. Counsell, and on the 20th ult. It stated, that between three and four o'clock on Friday afternoon, the 17th of December, he was in his cottage by himself. He heard a pane of glass broken. On turning round he saw a man standing at the window with a gun in his hand ; the muzzle of the gun was thrust through one of the panes, and immediately the gun was discharged he was wounded in his thigh. He did not know the name of the man at the time, but he had seen him in company with two others, at the hack of his house, a few days previously. The man remained at the window a few seconds ; he (Wall) went to the back door, when the man ran away. The prisoner was the man who fired the gun at him. • Thomas Day, constable of Nailsea, took the prisoner into custody early on the following Monday morning. He denied at first that his name was Charles, but afterwards said it was. He told him (the constable) that the gun was loaded, with a pipe of powder and a pipe of shot, and if it had not missed fire the first time, most likely Wall would have been killed. John Haines, constable, into whose custody Manfield was afterwards given, said that Manfield said that they had no intention of shooting Wall till they got to the house, when they said " Let us shoot the old fellow." The jury returned a verdict of " Wilful Murder" against Charles Manfield, and a verdict of aiding and abetting him against .Robert and Anthony Manfield.
The Sun. — 1848-01-08 (London, England)

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The Sun. — 1848-05-19 (London, England)

APPLICATION TO ADMIT MR. MITCHEL TO BAIL. An application was made in the Que 8 Ben en' ch chamber, before the Chief Justice, at halfthe admission of Mr. John Mitchel toPast ten o'clock, for Sir Colman O'Loghlen read a bail. portion informations under which Mr. Mitchel hadh of the een committed to prison, and stated that by a recent Victoria, the offence with whichMr Act, the 11th charged was made a felony, Mitchel stood Y, otherwise .h been admitted to bail in the usual we would have ay. The f the case rendered it a matter of right that Mr. Meats of should be admitted to bail if the court wereMitch satisfiedc that he would afterwards be amenable tojustice.l to "Blackstone's Commentaries " all offences weree bang able except those of murder, treason, and some other felonies therein specified ; but it leaves the ordinary cases untouched. This offence was the same as thos bailable at common law, and the Court in all such e cases never refused bail, except in something of an extraordinary description. In delivering judgement in the case of "The Queen e. Wood," Mr. Justice Crampton said that in all such cases, where sufficient bail could be given so as to ensure the attendance of the party accused, the Court should always accept it. In the case of " The Queen v. Gray," an application was made to Judge Perrin on circuit to have the prisoner admitted to bail, but he having some doubts on his mind as to the propriety of doing so, referred the application to the Queen's Bench, and they acted on it. The prisoner was accordingly admitted to bail. There was nothing to prevent bail from being taken in common law, except in cases of the offences of murder, manslaughter, and some other cases, which come under the peculiar construction of the statute. He•would therefore call on the Court to admit Mr. Mitchel to bail, which was a matter entirely at the discretion of the Court. Mr. Baldwin opposed the application, and said that the offence with which Mr. Mitchel was charged was not only felony, but it was an instigation to commit the highest class of offences known to the law, having a tendency to deprive her Majesty of her royal prerogative and Crown, and to establish a republic. Mr. Mitchel stood charged with two offences of that description under the third section of the Act, and his Lordship would see the propriety of not admitting Mr. Mitchel to bail, who was In the habit of repeating the offence. He did not dispute the right of the Court to exercise its jurisdiction, and did not mean to say but the Court might take bail ; but it was an extraordinary kind of offence. The only effect that bail would have would be to discharge Mr. Mitchel for two days, as he was entitled to take his trial on Saturday before his commission. Sir COLMAN O'Locrustia—l wish to observe, with respect to Mr. Baldwin's remark about Mr. Mitchers offence being treason— Mr.
The Sun. — 1848-03-04 (London, England)

IRELAND. TIIE SOUTHERN CONVICTS.  CLoNatEL, Mlacil I.—This being the day fixed for the execution of John Lonergan for the murder of the lute Mr. W. Roe, J.l'., and of Henry and Philip Cody, for the murder of Edmond Madden, who wore convicted at the late Special Commission, all the streets leadirkg towards the County Gaol were, at an early hour, thronged with people. It being the fair day of this town there were immense numbers of the country people present. At about half-past ten, A.M., a large detachment of the 47th Regiment and a squadron of, the 4th Light Dragoons took up their-,pesition in front of the gaol, at both aides of the drop, and had much difficulty in keeping back the crowds of people assembled to witness the execution.  At about five minutes past eleven o'clock the wretched culprits made their appearance. Henry Cody came out on the drop, and in a firm voice addressed the people for about a minute and a half, requesting the prayers of the people, but made no declaration of either his guilt or innocence ; he then retired into the reparation-room at the back of the drop. The culprits were attended by the Rev. Mr. Power, Roman Catholic curate, and, after a few minutes spent in pray er, John Louergan came out on the drop; the wretched man had to be assisted out by the Rev: Mr. Power. The hangman then fixed the rope, and pulled the white cap over his face. Philip Cody then walked out with a firm step, and after the hangman had fixed the rope, &c., Henry Cody then came out.  At this time the hangman, after settling Philip Cody, was standing in the front of the dock, when all of a sudden, henry Cody, although pinioned, made a rush at the hangman, caught him, and actually had him halfway over the railing, when the Rev. Mr. Power caught Cody, and prevented him, from throwing him down, otherwise the finisher of the law would have been killed. Cody was a most powerful man (the lower part of his arms were not tied). On the crowd perceiving the struggle, they began to shout and oheer for Cody, and it was feared a rescue would be attempted by the people. Philip Cody, s ho, as we before stated, had the rope adjusted and the cap over his face, on hearing the noise, tore the cap off his face and actually got the rope off his neck, and was going to help his brother. O❑ the hangman coming out again Henry Cody made two desperate kicks at him, and hurt him much. Under these circurestanc:es Father Power had them brought back into the preparation-room, and after arguing with them and praying, he at length got them to go out quietly and submit to their fate.  Alt the time this was going on the wretched man Lo• nergan continued to stand on the drop with his face covered, rope tied, &c., and never moved a muscle. Be seemed to be deeply penitent.  The three wretched men being adjusted on the drop, the hangman drew the bolt, and they were ushered into eternity. In falling, Philip Cody caught the railing with his hand, and held on for about a second. They all died very easy, apparently, having had a fall of nearly seven feet.  Lonergan was about 32, Henry Cody 27, and Philip Cody 20 years of age.
The Sun. — 1848-03-04 (London, England)

IRELAND. THE SOUTHERN CONVICTS.  CLONMELTMARCH I.—This being the day fixed for the execution of John Lonergan for the murder of the late Mr. W. Roe, J.P., and of Henry and Philip Cody, for the murder of Edmond Madden. who were convicted at the late Special Commission, all the streets leading towards the County Gaol were, at an early hour thronged with people. It being the fair day of thi town there were immense numbers of the country peopt, present. At about half-past ten, A.M., a large detachment of the 47th Regiment and a squadron of the 4th Light Dragoons took up their position in front of the gaol, at both sides of the drop, and had much difficulty in keeping back the crowds of people assembled to witness the execution. .At about five minutes past eleven o'clock the wretched culprits made their appearance. Henry Cody came out on the drop, and in a firm voice addressed the people for about a minute and a half, requesting the prayers of the people, but made no declaration of either his guilt or innocence ; he then retired into the preparation-room at the back of the drop. The culprits were attended by the Rev. Mr. Power, Roman Catholic curate, and, after a few minutes spent in pra) er, John Lonergan came out on the drop; the wretched man had to be assisted out by the Rev: Mr. Power. The hangman then fixed the rope, and pulled the white cap over his face. Philip Cody then walked out with a firm step, and iafter the hangman had fixed the rope, &c., Henry Cody then came out. At this time the hangman, after settling Philip Cody,  was standing in the front of the dock, when -ail of -a sudden, Henry Cody, although pinioned, made a rush at the hangman, caught him, and actually had him halfway over the railing, when the Rev. Mr. Power caught Cody, and prevented him from throwing him down, otherwise the finisher of the law would have been killed. Cody was a most powerful man (the lower part of his arms were not tied). On the crowd perceiving the struggle, they began to shout and cheer for Cody, and it was leered a rescue would be attempted by the people. Philip Cody, Ns ho, as we before stated, had the rope adjusted and the cap over his taco, on hearing the noise, tore the cap off his face and actually got the rope off his neck, and was going to help his brother. On the hangman coming out again Henry Cody made two desperate kicks at him, and hurt him much. Under these circumstances Father Power had them brought back into the preparation-rdom, and after arguing with them and praying, he at length got them to go out quietly and !Libmit to their fate. All the time this was going on the wretched man Lonergan continued to stand on the drop with his face covered, rope tied, &c., and never moved a muscle. He seemed to be deeply penitent. The three wretched' men being adjusted on the drop, the hangman drew the bolt, and they were ushered into eternity. In falling, Philip Cody caught the railing with his hand, and held on for about a second. They all died very easy, apparently, having had a fall of nearly seven feet. Lonergan was about 32, Henry Cody 27, and Philip Cody 20 years of age.
The Sun. — 1848-04-15 (London, England)

SURREY ADJOURNED SESSIONS. (Before THOMAS PUCKLE, Esq., and a Bench of Magistrates.) In the early part of the week James M'Coy, James Crawley, Richard Hennesey, and Timothy M'Carthy, four powerful-looking fellows, were indicted for assaulting Thomas Streams, police-constable 148 L, while in the execution of his duty. The full particulars relative to this case have already appeared in The Sun under the Lambeth Police, but to remind our readers of the cowardly attack on the policeman, we give the following brief facts : Between the hours of eleven and twelve of Saturday, the 18th ultimo, the complainant was passing the (folly Gardeners public-house, in Broad-street, Lambeth, when he saw M'Coy open the public-house door, and making use of disgusting language, put his fist through a square of glass, and ra❑ away. He followed him, and attempted to take him into custody, but as soon as he caine up Al'Coy struck him a severe blow on the mouth. The other prisoners then came up, when one of them knocked his hat off, and kicked it into the street. lie then had a struggle with M'Coy, when they both fell down, and the others kicked him. While on the ground M'Coy bit him severely on the fleshy part of his arm, and prevented him from getting hold of his rattle. Mr. John Butterfield, landlord of the Jolly Gardeners said that the prisoners came into his house on the night in question, and commenced abusing his customers, and using disgusting language. He told them that he could not allow them to insult his customers, and requested them to leave his house. They then wanted some beer, which he refused, to serve them with, and on that account M`Coy smashed the window. lie saw the assault on the policeman, and endeavoured all in his power to prevent them from committing further injuries on him. Stratton, police-constable:llB L, said that he witnessed the assault, and while he was assisting his brother officer they attacked him in a fierce manner. Providentionally, assistance came up, or he had no doubt they would have murdered Streams.  Several witnesses proved the cowardly and ruffianly manner in which the prisoners conducted themselves. The prisoners, in their defence, rather aggravated their case, and The jury instantly found them all Guilty. The CHAIRMAN, in passing sentence, said that great credit was due to Mr. Butterfield for the manner in which he had acted. The prisoners had acted in a cruel mapner, and as M'Coy and Hennesey seemed the worst, the Court sentenced them to twelve months' hard labour each, and the ethers nine months', in Brixton House of Correction. Owing to the Quarter Sessions being held at Reigate last week, and the Surrey Assizes, very few prisoners were for trial, and those were for such minor offences, that they could not have interested the public in the slightest degree. ..-• Mr. Rees, of the Blaeirrrince, in the Walworth-road, appealed against the 'decision of the Licensing Magistrates, who refused t') renew his license, and after some consideration, the Court granted a license, on condition that he sold the house before next transfer day.
The Sun. — 1848-06-13 (London, England)

SURREY.  This theatre has always been noted for the character of its holiday entertainments, and in the hands of its present lessee, Mr. Kerschner, we venture to predict it will maintain the popularity it has hitherto entertained with the public. For the amusement of the IVhi.suntide holiday folks the lessee last night produced no less than three novelties. The tragedy of Don Carlos, written by the present Prime Minister of England'; Black Eyed Susan, and an entirely new piece, in three acts, called Kennyngton Crosse; or, the Old Farm•house on the Common. Of the beauties of the first piece all our readers are doubtless aware : the following is the plot:—Carlos was the only son of Philip 11. in Spain, under whose bigotted and intolerant sway the cruelties of the Inquisition were practised with full impunity. At the congress of Chateau Cambresis, in 1559, the marriage of Don Carlos with Elizabeth, the daughter of Henry 11. of France, was proposed : but the uxorious Philip, having been a second time left a widower by the death of Mary of England, took the place of his son, and married Elizabeth. Don Carlos never could forgive his father this offence. On the breaking out of the rebellion in the Low Countries Don Carlos espoused the cause of the insurgents, being touched by their sufferings, and an avowed enemy to the Inquisition. Philip's growing dislike to his son having been confirmed by being informed that Don Carlos meditated his murder, this jealous husband—this gloomy and suspicious king and unfortunate father, resolved upon the destruction of his only son. Don Carlos was ultimately arrested by the King's orders, and suspecting the fate that was marked out for him, he tried to destroy himself by various means. Philip referred the case to the council of state, then under the direction of the Grand Inquisitor, who was also the president of the Junta of Castile. Don Carlos was condemned to death, but anticipated the sentence by dying of a malignant fever in the year 1568. The melancholy fate of Don Carlos has served as a subject for several tragedies, amongst the rest the one we are at present noticing, from the pen of Lord John Russell. The tragedy served to introduce Mr. Ryder to a Surrey audience in the character of Don Carlos, which he sustained with great ability. Of Black Eyed Susan it is unnecessary for us to say much more than that it again brought before the Surrey playgoers an old friend and favourite, that very prototype of an English sailor, T. P. Cooke. We were happy to see him in such excellent health and spirits. He is a most wonderful man considering his age, and the easy manner in which he went through the sailor's hornpipe struck us with astonishment. He ebwxuactse ervadeper dtyu rhpoi rsuosfipl yre sr tle; ea: and n , sdec, of feelingly his negn second performance exceeded sr es saetdte. mpTtehd, e evening's entertainments concluded with the newlocal drama called Kennyngton Crosse, which was completely successful, and by proper curtailment is likely to become a favourite on this side of the water. The house, notwithstanding the weather, was crowded in every part.