The Sun.
London, England, 1835-03-17 00:00:00

MELANCHOLY SUICIDES.

In addition to the statement which appeared in our paper of
yesterday, relative to the extraordinary suicides of two young
persons, residing in Mitre street, Lambeth, we are enabled to
add the following additional particulars. The deceased, whose
name is Isaac S. Clason, was connected with some of the
principal families in the United States, and related to some of
the members of the Government.. Although endowed with
considerable talents, he exhibited an extreme partiality for the
stage, and was well-known some months back to the performers
of the Victoria and Surrey Theatres, and had lived for several
months in the immediate neighbourhood. On going to Mr.
Close's, which is about four months ago he was asked for a re-
ference, when he gave one to a gentleman of the name of
Thompson, residing in 'Wood-street, Cheapside, who, in reply,
stated the high respectability of his family and connexions, but
ever since he had been living in Mr. Close's house he had
never been seen out of doors, nor was the female (of whom
there exists some doubts as to whether she was his wife), ex.
cept at night ; and their leaving the room was only ascertained
by Mrs. Close placing on the stairs small articles, which, by
being removed, showed the egress which took place at night.
The last time the female was seen was about 10 o'clock on
Friday night, when she went down stairs for a bundle of wood,
which was subsequently used for igniting the charcoal. When
the room was broken open, the bodies were discovered in a
bed, Clason undressed, with a shawl partly round him, and
firmly grasped with his right band; his hair and beard had
evidently never been touched since he had taken possession of
the room. The female was dressed. 'They were close to each
other, on their backs, with their eyes open, presenting a most
disagreeable appearance. On Roberts the beadle being sent
for, he took possession of a large number of duplicates, some
of which related to valuable property, and a paper, of which
the following is a copy
" On demand, I promise to pay A. W. Clason the sum of
371 francs 55 cents., for value received.
Oct. 20, 1833." " Z. W. FARINA IMHOFF."
And which was indorsed by the deceased.
A gentleman, who came to give evidence before the in-
quest, stated that the deceased had, within a very short period,
expended about 18,0001., which lie had received from his fa-
mily, and we also understand that he was in daily expectation
of remittances from America. The age of the unfortunate
couple was about thirty-four each. The inquest was appointed
for this morning, but owing to the illness of the coroner, it
was postponed until to-morrow (this day). The mode by which
the deceased persons terminated their existence, has caused a
great sensation in the neighbourhood.

PACKING UP.—lt is said, that a great Judge has
suddenly mad up his mind to be off. Whether this determi-
nation arises from politics or personal disgust, we know not.
Dublin Evening Post.
SALE OF A WIFE.—A disgraceful scene of con-
fusion took place on our Market Hill, en the morning of
Thursday week, in consequence of a fellow of the name of
Game offering his wife for sale. The woman was led by her
forsworn and abandoned partner to the market place by a
halter tied round her waist. The unnatural husband then
offered her for sale amid the sneers and brutal jestings of a
gang of ruffians ; who had assembled to amuse themselves
with the scene. Three unfeelini, scamps commenced•bidding
for this human female victim of brute's barbarity, and she
was eventually sold for six shillings and sixpence to a man of
the name of Bantock, of Ixworth. When the sale was over,
the husband was saluted by several pails of water and other
less agreeable offerings from the Bell Inn. The party were
arrested. and brought up before the Magistrates at the Guild-
hall, and fined in the sum of 10s. It appeared that this dis-
gusting proceeding had been suggested by Bantock at a
drunken frolic on the previous evening, and that the woman
was nothing loth to be so disposed of, having allowed her hus-
band to take off her ring, and passed the night in the streets.
They afterwards adjourned to a public house in the town ;
but had not been there long before their riotous proceedings
caused the husband again to be arrested, and placed for the
night in the Bridewell. The woman is not above 21 years of
age, but has been married four years.—Su, folk Chronicle.

WESTERN, CIRCUIT.—DoRcaRsun, MARCH 14.
In consequence of the heavy business at Salisbury, the
Learned Judges were compelled to avail themselves of the
assistance of Mr. Sergeant MEREWETHER, who came for-
ward; and. opened the:commission here on Thursday, and
notice was given. that no business would be transacted in
the Nisi Prins Court till this day.
Mt. Justice. PATTESON did not leave the Court at Salis-
bury till Thursday evening, and early on Friday morning
he left Saliibury, and arrived in this town about half-past 10
&clock in the morning, when he immediately proceeded to
church, and soon after 1: o'clock he took his seat in the
Crown Court, and charged the grand jury, and then dis-
posed of a few minor charges.
The businestis rather heavy here ; there are 38 prison-
ers for trial ; aud the cause-list contains a list of eight
causes, three of Which are to be tried by special juries.
Mr. Baron GiniNEv finished the long will cause at Sa-
lisbury about one, o'clock yesterday, and arrived here in the
evening. _ _

There is one case here, " Rex v. Gwynne" (a gentleman
of fortune), an indictment found at the last Assizes, and
moved by certiorari, and charginc, the defendant with an
intent to commit an assault of a 'disgusting nature, which
has occasioned the greatest interest, and every bed in the
town is occupied, chiefly in consequence of the immense
number of witnesses of great respectability who are in
attendance on behalf of the defendant : it will be tried by
a Special Jury.
At nine o'clock this morning Mr. Baron GURNEY en-
tered the Crown Court. Mr. Justice PATTESON presided
in the Nisi Prius Court.

In the Crown Court two women were tried for arson,
but were acquitted.

CON.-GOODFELLOW V. ROBINGS

Mr. EniE stated that the plaintiff was a farmer residing
at Stockfield, and was married to his wife, then a Miss
Symes, in. July, 1830. They were equal in station, and
proportionate in point of age. The marriage commenced
with every prospect of happiness, the husband was devotedly
attached to his wife, and in the year after the marriage she had
a child. At first it was thought' desirable that the plaintiff
and his wife should reside with the father of the latter, and
assist him in his business, but afterwards they were to re-
move to a honse of the plaintiff's. It was necessary that
some repairs should be done to that house, and.the defen-
dant, who was a mason, was employed on that occasion, and
he took advantage of that opportunity to undermine the
affections of the plaintiff's wife. The essence of an inquiry
of this deseiiption was to satisfy them of the fact of adul-
tery, of which, in this case, nothing could be more clear.
They would find that she was separated from her husband
in May, 1834, and that within a very few days of the pre-
sent inquiry she was delivered of a child.
The Rev. Mr. Colson, junior, proved the marriage be-
tween the plaintiff and Miss Symes, on the sth July, 1830.
Harriett Lush—l lived With Mr. and Mrs. Goodfellow.
He went on quiet and steady, but my mistress went on in a
very wild state. My master's conduct was kind and affec- '
tionate. They appeared to live happily together.
Cross-examined—l lived there eight or nine months. I
was cook and nurse. and did everything in ,the house. It
was two years ago.' He did not knoW aqthing of her wild-
ness. She went on wild in my sight. She was :always
drinking, and did not go on with her work. Her brother
used to drink with her.

Re-examined--The defendant was doing repairs at the
house.

Charlotte Brownsill--I know Mr. and Mrs. Goodfellow.
I worked there as a charwoman. I sometimes slept in the
house. I recollect.plaintiff going to Wimborne-fair. De-
fendant is a mason. He did some repairs to plaintiff's
house. Plaintiff slept at the fair one night. I saw de-
fendant there the next morning but one, about eight o'clock.
I made the bed that morning. I thought two persons had
slept there, because it was tumbled very much. Plaintiff
had not slept at home that night. I recollect Mrs. Good-
fellow going to bed one evening. I did not go to bed that
night. Jemima Payne went up stairs in the night. I
went in Mrs. Goodfellow's room and helped to make the
bed : it appeared as if two persons had slept in the bed.
I saw defendant's, watch in Mrs. Goodfellow's hands that
morning. She brought it down stairs from her bed-room.
She miscarried in March last year. I one night heard
Andrew Robings get out of his own bed, where he slept
with his brother. I got up, and I saw him go into Mrs.
Goodfellow's bed-room. It was a very light night ; he was
in his shirt. I went into the room quietly.. I saw the
back part of defendant's head in Mrs. Goodfellow's bed.
Mrs. Goodfellow came to our rooni about six o'clock next
morning. She said tows, " Don't 'get,up yet.' The boy
asked her where Andrew was. She said he was gone hours
ago. The boy said " Here are his garters, stockings, and
watch." Mrs. Goodfellow took them, and carried them
down stairs. I went and looked down the stairs, and saw
him putting them on.
Cross-examined—l have seen Mr. Cornish kissing Mrs.
Goodfellow ; he staid there one night, but they were not
in bed. I have seen Mr. Cornish sitting in one chair with
Mrs. Goodfellow, with his arm round her neck. I was in
the room, and turned my back.
Re-examined--When first the plaintiff was told of it, he
burst out crying, and was much distressed.
Mr. Justice PAT TESON said he thought a clear case of
adultery had been made out. Verdict for the plaintiff—
Damages 20/.