The Sun.
London, England, 1837-08-03 00:00:00

CORONERS' INQUEST.

DESPERATE SUICIDE.—On Tuesday evening a coro-
ner's inquest was taken before Mr. Stirling, at the Lady
Owen, Goswell-road, on view of the body of Mr. Tittinson,
aged 45, who committed suicide by severing his throat with
a table-knife.

It appeared from the evidence that the deceased, who
lived at No. 58, Goswell-road, married about three months
ago. He was of a religious turn of mind, and he had every
prospect of happiness ; but about six weeks after his mar-
riage, in consequence of the mercantile difficulties of a firm
in the City, of which he had the management, he lost his
situation. Since then he has laboured under a great de-
pression of spirits. On Tuesday morning, a little before
nine o'clock, being absent some tithe, his unfortunate widow
and landladrwent in search of him, whe❑ lie was found
seated in a back room, his clothes being saturated with
blood, while at his feet was a pool of blood. A surgeon
was sent for, but life was extinct. A table-knife was found
near Lim. Verdict—" Temporary insanity,"

Yesterday morning, as Stephen Allison, Esq., was
driving down Regent-Street in his cabriolet, accompanied by
his groom, one of the wheels came off, and both Mr. Allison
and his servant were thrown with great violence into the road.
It was found, on raising the former, that he had fractured his
shoulder, besides sustaining some severe contusions ; but his
servant, fortunately, escaped unhurt. The unfortunate gen-
tleman was conveyed home, in a coach.
The processions of the different candidates for the
North Wilts representation will, it is said, be very splendid ;
and should the weather be favourable, (of which there is no
great prospect at present) Devizes will present one of the
gayest scenes ever witnessed in Wilts.—Devizes Gazette.

UNITED STATES.

PHILADELPHIA, JULY 8.--:Considerable anxiety is felt
in all parts of the country on the subject of the Indian
war in Florida. Indeed, there can be no doubt but the
treaty which the Seminoles entered into was either not
intended by them to be permanent and sincere, or it was
completed by some of their chiefs without the plenary
consent of the tribes. It is now said that Oceola (Powell),
with another chief, has headed a war-party near Lek('
Monroe, where they presided at a council, and condemned
Niicanopy to death for having signed the treaty with Ge- '
neral Jessup. The condemned chief was immediately
chopped in pieces by the savages ; and his friends, Tiger
Tail, Cloud, Alligator, and Wild Cat (all great warriors),
were degraded from their rank, and no longer permitted to
hold command. The general impression is, that the inha-
bitants of Florida will be again exposed to all the barba-
rities of savage warfare. Letters have arrived in this city
which state that a number of fine cotton and other crops
had been completely destroyed by the Indians.
The Governor of the State of Maine has issued a very
stirring proclamation to the militia of that State ; calling on
them to hold themselves in readiness to resist what he calls
" British aggression" over the Maine frontier. No acts 01
violence, however, hare taken place, though the excite-
ment is great. I again mention this subject in the hope
that both British and American legislators will take it up,
and by a little concession and perseverance on both sides
set the question at rest for ever.
• The recent commercial and monetary difficulties have
been favourable to the growth of Texas, in causing great
numbers to emigrate to that fertile region. As a republic
and as a nation, separate in interest from Mexico, Texas
may now be pronounced free from any further molestation
on the part of Bustamente's Government.
The weather on this side the Atlantic has been very cool
for the se,ason. Except on the 4th of July, and about
four or five other days, we have had very little warm
weather for this country, hut, on the contrary, a great deal
of rain, accommpanied with thunder and lightning, much
resembling the wet season of the West Indies. Torna-
does and hail storms have also been numerous in the mid-
dle states.

The politics may be almost said to sleep until the assem-
bling of Congress isf the first week of September.
Tuesday last, being the 4th of July, the public rejoicings
of our entire people in honour of the Gist anniversary of
their independence' will furnish me with materials for a
brief sketch. This day is celebrated in every part of the
republic with a degree of joy ar.d enthusiasm that strangers
can hardly conceive. It is the birthday of the American
nation, when she rose up in her might, and threw off the
chains of Tory despotism.
I will content myself, however, with relating the manner
in which it was observed in the goodly city of Philadelphia.
As early as three o'clock in the morning the dawn was
saluted with the thunder of a battery of heavy guns in the
Navy-yard, which soon awakened the inhabitants from their
slumbers. Before sunrise all the ships in the harbour
(foreig❑ as well as American) were decorated with flags.
and every steam-boat that could be had was put in requi-
sition, streaming with banners and gay with awnings, for
the purpose of conveying the La Fayette, Washington, In-
dependent, and other patriotic clubs to rural districts up
or down the Delaware. Some repaired to Bordentown to
rusticate in the beautiful demesne of Joseph Bonaparte ;
others descended the river to Wilmington, the banks of
Brandywine, and various favoured and romantic spots,
where they encamped and enjoyed a fete champeLe in the
woods. Thousands upon thousands crossed the Dehwarc
to the Jersey shore, which affords many delightful scene,,
for public recreation.

'the ringing of Christ-church bells, the parading of min.
tary, club, and numerous fantastic processions, with band.,
of music playing martial airs, and another salvo of artillery as
soon as the sun had risen, proclaimed the commencement
of the festal day. Every store, shop, and offic3 of busine:-
was closed, and by ten o'clock, out of a population of
200,000, I should suppose that at least 70,000 persons ban
left the bustle and turmoil of the city.
I dined with a party at a great political dinner in Second.
st reef Woods, about four miles north of the city. Nearly
two thousand guests sat down to table, and no sooner were
the viands dispatched than the great charter of American
liberty, " The declaration of independence," was read by
the President—all present standing up with th! it hats
off. The " Memory of George Washington, the father
cf his country," was drunk with cheers that made the rery
forest ring for miles. I should here mention that it is a
custom in America on this day for every party, whether
public or private, large or small, to hear this document read
before they enter on any further enjoyment.
An excellent band of music enlivened the proceedings in
Second-street Woods with national airs, such " Hail,
Columbia," " Yankee Doodle," " The Star-spangled Ban-
ner," &c. All passed off merrily and happily.