... was sent to Mrs. Tappenden, mother of the murdered woman, by the Rev. F. C. S. Fraser, Chaplain to the prison:— “Kent County Prison, Maidstone, August 6, 1872. Mrs. Tappenden,—l am requested Thomas Moore to write to you to say he fully acknowledges his guilt ...

... hear.) It might be said was Mr. Ellen, a boot and shoe maker of Canter- the churchwardens ordered the bell to be rung a clad, Captain David Spain; the Valiant, 18, ironglaries committed between Dartford and Maidstone, to obtain a reprieve for him on the ground ...

... dearer oats were trifle higher inferior neglected Kent 24tli The wheat trade at the markets during the been somewhat dull and barely late rates have been maintained- There was a large supply of Maidstone the trade was dull at a decline of Is to 2s the week ...

... improved demand Oats in consumptive demand without alteration from late rates Kent 10th— The markets during the past week shown firmness advance in Is to Business Maidstone on Thursday fair advance’ 2s to at Canterbury to-day rather dearer Other' this ...