FURTHER STATEMENTS.
The prisoner does not Appear to be seriously hurt, notwithstanding the rough treatment he received; bat one eye is bunged up, and his lip much swollen. He was quite self-possessed when he reached the gaol. He is about 5 feet 11 inches in height, Homewhat good-looking, and rather stout, with a mode* rate beard. His weight is about 11 stone, and his age about 35. He had two pistols about him ; the one he fired was lost in the confusion, _ but after* wards picked up and handed to the police. The other weapon, with two barrels loaded, was taken to the gaol. When brought in he smelt strongly of sherry. He appears'to be a man of &eta nerve. It is said he was born in' Dublin, but left it when a mere child, and spent much of his life in Liverpool His manner and speeoh are those of the Liverpool Irishmen. He says he spent ten years on the continent of Europe, chiefly in Prussia and Austria. He also said "he hoped thatjyoung man would not die." His name is O'Farrell. He had been only three months in this country.
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Daily Southern Cross, Volume XXIV, Issue 3339, 30 March 1868, Page 4
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