THE KELLY GANG.

Marlborough Daily Times, Volume II, Issue 138, 16 July 1880, Page 3

THE KELLY GANG.

ITEMS AND INCIDENTS,

The Sydney papers to hand contain various additional particulars respecting the recent exciting events at Glenrowan. We {Post) extract the following : —- A NEW ZEALAND VOLUNTEER JOINS IN THE ATTACK. Mr Charles Champion Rawlins, ofßenalla who took so prominent apart in the capture of the Kellys, is a native of Wales, the residence of his family being Grove Park, Wrexham, Denbighshire. He distinguished himslf greatly in the last New Zealand war, and earned much credit by the brave manner in which he on one occasion led a storm ing party. After leaving New Zealand he for some time resided in the Western district of Victoria, where he established himself as an all round favorite. He now holds a small estate near Benalla, and was no doubt prompted to join Superintendent Hare in his anti-Kelly expedition as much by his love of adventure as by his respect spect for law and order. He is a fine specimen of manhood, being very like Triekett in build. photographing byrne’s body.

During the forenoon the body of Bryne was brought out of the lock-up where it lay and slung up in and erect position on the outside of the door, the object being to have it photographed by Mr Barman, of Melbourne. The features were composed in a natural way, and were easily recognised. The face was small, with retreating forehead, blue eyes, the upper lip covered with a downy moustache, and a bushy beard covering the chin, whilst his hair had been recently cut. His figure is that of a tall, lithe young fellow. The spectacle, however, was very repulsive. The hand are clenched and covered with blood, whilst blood also covered his clothes. The police soon had the body removed from the public gaze. The officers, policemen, trackers, and gentlemen who were there at the barracks, and who were present at the encounter, were also photographed in a group.

KELLY OFFERS A REWARD FOR SULLIVAN. Constable Bracken gives an account of the proceedings in the hotel, and the dance which took place on Sunday morning there, all the outlaws taking part in the festivity. Kelly called a man named Sullivan before him, and said, “ I have seen you somewhere else ; have you been in Wangarratta lately ?” Sullivan replied in the affirmative. Kelly then asked if he had ever been in New Zealand, and received a similar answer. “ How long ago ?” lie next asked, and Sullivan replied “ Ten or twelve years ago.” In answer to other questions, Sullivan said be was in New Zealand when the notorious murders were committed there by strangling, but denied that he was the Sullivan who turned Queen’s evidence on his mates, and who is understood to be living in the district at present. Kelly said to me, “ LSOOO has been offered for our capture. I promise to give you a similar amount if you tell me where that Sullivan is to be found, and the same amount as to where I can find Quinlan, the man who shot Morgan.” No doubt all the gang had been drinking heavily on Sunday and Monday morning.

EXTRAORDINARY RUMOR. It is rumored that in Ned Kelly’s possession was found a pocketbook, containing a number of letters, implicating persons in good positions, and the name of one member of Parliament is mentioned. The authorities will give no information on the subject. Ned Kelly is said to be very anxious to see representatives of the Press, but no one is allowed to see him.

(per te an ah, at the bluff.]

The excitement in connection with the destruction of the Kelly gang has now subsided, although it is still largely occupying the attention of the public to the exclusion of the general elections, which take place next week. The conduct of the police, both at Sebastopol and Glenrowan has been subjected to much adverse criticism, and there is a general concurrence of opinion that the firing of the hotel was an unnecessary act, Hart and Dan Kelly being evidently dead some time before. Many also think the police should have not fired a shot whilst so many were imprisoned in the hotel, and it is expected a thorough inuestigation will be held into their action generally. The Ary us considers that youger and more active men are required for the district—men less careful of their own safety. It has also been remarked that the Press of the colonies are almost unanimous in censuring the burning of the hotel The Greta district has quieted down, although a small force of police are kept in readiness in the event of further trouble. It has since transpired that Sherritt had quarrelled with the gang over their treatment of him in connection with the stealing of a mob cattle, the Kellys refusing him a share in the proceeds. The doctor expects Ned Kelly to recover from his wounds. Superintendent Hare is also expected to recover, although it is thought he will lose the use of his hand. The coroner’s jury found that Byrne was shot by the police in the execution of their duty. All the gang bore the appearance of having fed and lived well.