The Sun.
London, England, 1853-11-08 00:00:00

HOLBEACH.

An outbreak of the epidemic appeared to be impend-
ing over this town, there having occurred since the 21st
of October two fatal cases of cholera, six cases approach-
ing cholera, and 12 cases of diarrhoea. All these
occurred in cottages consisting of two small rooms, sur-
rounded by marsh and fen, with pools of stagnant water,
manure heaps and unclean privies, and pig-sties.

NEWCASTLE.
Nov. 4.—Cholera (death)

METROPOLIS.
From the metropolis returns have been this day re-
ceived of nine deaths, which occurred in the C D K L
M and P police districts.

ASIATIC CHOLERA IN MILLBANK PRISON.—Mr. C.
Bedford proceeded with a long inquiry yesterday in
Millbank Penitentiary, into the death of a convict named
Ernest Muller, aged 45 years, another victim to the
fatal epidemic which is increasing to a most alarming
extent in that prison. Mr. M'lntyre, chief clerk,
stated that deceased was received into Millbank, from
Newgate, on the 21st of June last, under sentence of
seven years' transportation for obtaining money under
false pretences. Deceased had not suffered any de-
privation or punishment in the prison. Mr. J.
Paine, resident surgeon, deposed that deceased was
brought to him suffering from diarrhcea. He
was removed to the infirmary. Diarrhoea continued,
and on the following day vomiting commenced,
followed by symptoms of cholera. He recovered from
the state of collapse, but died on Saturday last from
Asiatic cholera. There was a deposit of filth in the
neighbourhood which tainted the air of the prison mate-
rially, and that would bring about' cholera. His death
might be attributed to that, but lie could not speak
positively. The .wharf complained of ought to be re-
moved. Mr. R. Gamble, inspector for the removal of
nuisances, was then sworn. He said his attention had
been called by Major Groves, the governor, to an accu-
mulation of (lust at a wharf nearly opposite the entrance
to the prison, by the water-side. He inspected it officially.
It consisted of the ordinary dust and an accumulation of
vegetable refuse, which appeared to have been lying there
for some time. There was a most offensive effluvium
arising from the heap. Witness, considering it neces-
sary to have it removed, gave the usual twenty-four
hours' notice, and it was removed. The place was still
used as a deposit for filth, but in smaller quantities,
averaging perhaps sixty loads. Witness said he would
pay attention to it for the future. Major Groves said
that although the inspector might go to the wharf and
find small 'quantities, yet it was a place of deposit for
refuse. An accumulation took place there until there
was a barge load, when it was removed, and at such
times the stench was most abominable. Mr. Gamble
said the name of the party belonging to the wharf was
Sneed, who was dust contractor to St. Margaret's parish.
The coroner asked the inspector if he could not remove
the wharf entirely ? Mr. Gamble--That depends upon
the terms of the lease. He had made an appointment
with the district sub-committee to in-pect the place.
The coroner having summed up, the jury said they could
not make. any addenda without taking into considera-
tion the nuisances on the opposite side of the river, and
returned a verdict of death from Asiatic cholera.

SUICIDE BY A MEDICAL MAN.—We have to an-
nounce the death, by suicide, of Dr. Bull, one of
the most eminent surgeons of the city of Cork.
The unfortunate gentleman had been labouring under
an aberration of intellect for some time past ; and though
a watch was kept over him, he managed, however, to
elude the vigilance of those employed for that purpose,
and hanged himself to a tree in his own garden with the
military sash belonging to his son-in-law, Adjutant Dagg.
The body was discovered in about an hour after the
commission of the fatal deed, and though some medical
gentlemen were quickly in attendance their efforts were
unavailing. Dr. Bull stood at the very head of his pro-
fession, and was as distinguished for his humanity as for
his skill.
. TRAGICAL LOVE AFFAIR.—An account of the recent
murder of a Turk by a Greek is thus given in the
Journal des Debats :—At Trebisond two individuals,
one a Greek, but belonging to independent Greece,
named Catinaki, agent of, and partner in the house
of Stefanovitz at Constantinople, and the other a Turk,
named Mustapha Aga, paid their addresses to the same
Turkish woman. The lady naturally had a preference
for her countryman, but the Greek was rich and amorous,
and, by means of a bribe, he induced his rival to pro-
mise that he would cease his relations with her. It ap-
pears that the Turk received the money, but did not
keep his word, and the matter coming to the ears.of
Catinaki, he resolved on revenge. He in consequence
invited Mustapha Aga to dine with him. The invitation
was accepted, but the Turk has not been since seen.
Considerable agitation was caused by the circumstance
in the town, and the Turkish population demand ven-
geance. Catinaki took refuge with the Greek consul ;
he declares that he is innocent, and that the Turk has
voluntarily left Trebizond, leaving his friends, or rather
his accomplices, to get up the report that he had been
assassinated. At the first moment the Greek consul re-
fused to deliver up Catinaki, boldly maintaining that
he was the victim of a conspiracy, but facts have since
come to light to contradict this idea. The governor of
the town has arrested two persons who were present at
the dinner, and from their confessions it appears that
Mustapha was in fact killed during dinner by a pistol
ball by Catinaki himself, and that the body was after-
wards cut in pieces, put into a box, and thrown into the
sea. These facts were confirmed by the boatman, whose
boat was hired for the purpose. The people on hearing
this threatened to destroy the consul's house, and he was
compelled to give Catinaki up to the governor. The affair
is much talked of, and disastrous consequences may
result from it. It is feared that it may cause some
misunderstanding withindependentGreece, which isrepre-
sented here as being in a state of very great fermentation.
Ike Patrie, in reference to the above, says, "We are
able to state that, thanks to the intervention of the
other consuls, this affair, at the dale of the last accounts,
was in a fair way of arrangement, and it was certain
that it would not lead to any iiiteiruption in the friendly
relations which exist between the Ottoman Porte and
the Greek Government."