The Express.
London, England, 1863-08-04 00:00:00

SUICIDE THROUGH BODILY AFFLICTION.

INQUEST.—(THIS DAY.)
This morning Mr. John Humphreys, the coroner
for Middlesex, held an inquest at the Lendou Hospital
respecting the death of Michael Long, aged 52
years, • brass finisher reeding at Upper Chapman-
street, St. George's-in-the-last, who committed suicide
under the following painful circumstances. The evi-
deuce showed that the deceased bad suffered for
• long period from fistula, and bad been ao outdoor
patient of the above-named institution. He recently under.
went an operation while under the influence of chloroform,
but still suffered greet bodily pain. He became very low-
spirited through pecuniary difficulties, and • few days
since he was left in his bedroom for • short time. Him wife
subsequently west to the apartment and found the door las-
teoed. A forcible entry wee made, when deceased was fated
lying on the tloor,in • pool of blood, with • knife by his
side. A surgeon was mot for, when decried was removed
to the hospital, where he died on Sunday morning.
The Coroner having remarked on the distressing nature
of the case, the jury returned a verdict of "Suicide while
ofemound mind.

THE LATE SIR CREMWELL CRT:SEWELL—The
interment of the mortal remains of this estimable judge
will take place to-morrow (Wedeeedav), at Kensal-green
• Cemetery. The funeral will be strictly privete and con-
, fioed to the immediate friends and relatives of the de-
cowed. It is understood that the offers of the carriers
of the ju and member, of the bar have been declined.
VIEUT or ODD FELLoWN TDTHZ CRYSTAL PALACE.
—This morning trains from all parts of the nouotry brought
up members of the Manchester Unity of Odd Fellows. wbs
joined members of the craft in Lando°, for the purpose of
celebrating their grand annual Pie at the Crystal Palace.
From an early Dour the streets were full of them ;
and bow so many of them were to get away, even in these
days of facilities for travelling, appeared a mystery. The
Loudon-bridge and Victoria sta.ions were literally taken
by storm by the Odd Fellows—only "odd" in nue sense,
for most of them had their wives and families with them,
and so immense quantity of luggage in the shape of re-
freehnients to sustain them during the day. Judging from
the appearance the Manchester Unity presented this morn-
ing. the prospect. of omi/rears highly favourable.
STIPENDIARY MADINTRATIDI. —A Moog the acts
peeved on the day of the prorogation was ono to enable
cities, towns, and boroughs of 000 inhabitants and up-
wards to appoint stipendiary magistrates for the better secu-
rity of the persons and property of the inhabitants and the
advantage of the public. A local board, by a majority of not
lees than two-thirds. mat resolve that a stipendiary magis-
trate be appointed and fix the galaxy, and the crown may
soviet a pereos being a barrister-atclaw of not less than fire
years standing. The local board can provide sad furnish •
police-office for business, but no room is any house Hamad
as • victtudler's or alehouse is to be used. Any person as-
signed to keep the peace as • justice under this act need not
be qualified by estate, but is not to sit in mute of gaol
delivery. The enagistrate fee • city or place appointed coder
this act is empowered to appoint • clerk, being an attorney.
to be paid a salary by the local board, subject to an appal
to the Secretary of State. The fees to be received are to be
paid over. Thelocal board may make rates for Lb. Darn*"
of the magistrate and his clerks, besides other @sperm