The Kenilworth Advertiser. — 1879-02-01 (Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England)

TILE REMOVAL OF PEACE TO  LEEDS.  The Leeds Assizes, during which Charles Peace will be tried for murder, began on Wedneseay morning, before Mr, Justice Lopes. In addressing the Grand Jury, referring to Peace's case, the Judge said : This is a case which has excited very great public interest—l think I may venture to say almost an undue amount of public interest; but, at any rate, your duty with regard to this ease is very simple. You will find, I think, when you have listened to the evidence, or even to part of it, that a prime facie case against Charles Peace is made out abundantly. If that is your opinion, you will no doubt without hesitation find a true bill.  The day of trial is not yet fixed. It is believed, however, that next Monday 01 Tuesday the case will be heard. Admission to the court will be by. ticket only, and a crowd will not te permitted. The greatest anxiety is shown to obtain tickets, but as the court will hold only about four hundred persons, disappointments will be numerous. For the press every possible arrangement is being made by the Deputy Sheriff (Mr. J. R. Ford). From newspapers from all parts of the country applications for reporters' tickets have been received, and for the accommAation of the press, in addition to the ordinary seats, the front row of a side gallery will be reserved.  Since his. incarceration in Wakefield Gaol the convict Peace has greatly improved in his general health, and has almost recovered from the effects of the wound he sustained in attempting to escape. Peace knew nothing of his intended removal to Leeds on Wednesday until within a short time of the moment he was ordered to get realy to start. The convict has slept well during the past two nights, awl on Tuesday he wrote a letter to a friend. Till the very last moment of his stay in prison he was kept under the strictest surveillance, warders being constantly with him in his cell. On Wednesday afternoon, at about 1.20, a coach drawn by two horses was driven along Gore-lane to the main entrance of Wakefield prison. Almost immediately on its arrival the tide gates were opened, and Peace appeared heavily manacled, and accompanied by two warders who were armed with pistols. Peace who wore a convict's dress, walked steadily the short distance to the coach or cab. He looked rather pale and haggard, but otherwise not much the worse for his recent adventures. As soon as he entered the vehicle the warders followed, the window blinds were closed, an officer mounted the box ' beside the driver, and the coach was speedily driven along Love-lane and up Back-lane towards the Leeds road. Near the top of Back-lane a second coach, which was standing near the West Riding Constabulary Station, was driven after the first. At this time the cab in the wake of the other was empty, but on its reaching Bond .street three prison warders armed with revolvers entered it, and it was then quickly driven after the vehicle containing Peace. Very few persons were aware of what was taking place, and in a short time the two cabs were lost to sight, and Peace was well on his way to Leeds. Peace maintained an unusual reticence during the journey, and appearel to feel his position acutely. On reaching the gaol at Armley he complained of cold, and asked to be allowed to warm himself at the fire. His request, however, was not complied with. His removal attracted little attention. Peace has addressed the following letter to his wife, who is stopping at Darnall with her daughter: "From 6751, Charles Peace. Her Majesty's Prison, Wakefield, Jan. 28. "Dear Wife and Children,—l have received a letter from Mrs. Thompson. She says that she can do nothing for me, as she has had to sell the furniture; but I know she has not sold them all. I think the people she is living with must have got most of the things from her. I have written to 1 Mr. Clegg instructing him to sell the things for the purpose of providing me with counsel, and have in• structed him to prosecute anyone having possession of the goods who decline to give them up. I hope I you will exert yourself to your utmost in providing witnesses from Darnall to speak of Mrs. Dyson and her husband quarrelling, and threatening to kill each other. I am very ill, so that I cannot write my own letters. I should like to see some of you. I cannot tell you when I shall be tried. Hope this will find you in good health.—l remain, your affectionate and unhappy husband,