The Sun.
London, England, 1818-11-04 00:00:00

CORONER'S INQUEST.

Yesterday, at eleven o'clock, an Inquest was
held respecting the death of this able,,amiat,:e, and
universally latneri,ol individual, at the Friend in
Hand public-house, kept by Mr. Graves, in the
Colonade, Bernard-street, Russell-square, before
THOMAS STIRLING, Esq. Coroner for the County
of Middlesex. The following are the names of
the Jury :

J. BARTLETT, Foreman.
Thomas Jesson,
Paul May,
John Horseman, • •
John Smyth,,
John Hemmings,
George Smeller,
James Dodd, and
William King Hall.

Thornac Terry,
'Thomas Ly«,
Edward EUmwnds,
John Rudd;
John Poole, •
John Hill,•
Matthew Woodman,
John Williams, •
The Jury being -sworn—
Charles Mayhery, Esq. Surgeon Extraordinary
to hiS Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence, was
called in to attend the deceased, aboutAwo,in the
afternoon he found Lim sitting on the floor, sup-
ported by his servant, and Dr. Roget attending
him, with a sheet of paper and pen in his hand,
attempting to write ; a considerable hcemorrhage
was perceptible on the floor, and in a wash•hand
basin; there was no pulsation perceptible at the
wrist, and 'only a slight interrupted vibration itt
the.region of the heart, On examining the wound,
(the bleeding of which had - wholly ceased), I
found a deep incised wound across the throat,
which had penetrated between the -os hyoides, the
thyroid cartilage, and wholly divided the tracea ;
the epiglottis (or. valve of the throat) was cut .off,•
and the pharinx, or gullet, was perforated through
to the vertebrae; three arteries were divided ; the
two laryngeal, and the superior thyroideal, but
the carotids remained untouched. Respiration was
very imperfect and nearly impeded, and very
shortly after my arrival he expired. In my opinion
he died from the great loss of blood ; but the
other injuries, independent of the division of the
arteries, were sufficient to destroy life.
Here Mr. Dumont, a particular friend of the
deceased, begged leave to interrupt the deposition,
and, addressing himself to the Coroner, stated, that
be had just received. a note, which it was material
should .he instantly attended to. He handed it to
the Coroner, who read it to the July. It was
written in French, and from Mr. Brougham,
dated St. James's-square, entreating Mr. Dumont
instantly to come to him, as he (Mr. Brougham)
was unable to leave his room ; but that it was cl
the utmost and most pressing importance that he
should comtnunicate with Mr. D. before the in-
quest should be proceeded in. The latter Gentle--
man stated himself to have been opon.terms of the
strictest intimacy with the deceased, and begged
he might have time allowed him to attend to the
solicitation of Mr. Brougham.
The Coroner recommended Mr. D. to use all
possible expedition in visiting Mr. B. and ob-
served, in his absence, that they could continue
the examination of the intermediate witnesses.
Maybery's deposition was resumed. He
said that there was a great quantity of blood ott
the floor, and also in the basin upon the dressing.
table. The wound appeared to have been inflict-
ed with a sharp instrument. There was a razor
stained with blood lying beside the deceased.
The witness exhibited a sheet of letter-paper,
which he found near the body. It bore several
marks of blood, with some writing in the centre,
which it was impossible accurately to decypher.--.
The appearance of this paper produced a general
emotion of horror and affliction. Every one
sought to interpret the few words marked with ink
upon it. We thought they resembled " I wish,"
and " witness my dear." But the letters' were
so imperfectly drawn that we could not decide
with precision. The hand which drew them was
evidently agitated, but it was the last act it per-
formed. It was, as it subsequently appeared, the
writing of the deceased, after he had inflicted the
fatal wound.
John Knox, surgeon, residing at 65, Great Rus-
sell-street, deposed, that he was sent for yesterday
to the residence of the deceased, at half-past two
o'clock, p. m. Mr. Maybery, the former witness,
had previously arrived. On witness's entrance
into the bed-chamber, he found the deceased ly-
ing on his back on the floor. He examined the
body, and found a large wound in the tipper part
of the throat, which had completely severed the
wind-pipe, and nearly the gullet. The blood had
then ceased to flow, as also circulation in the
wrist ; respiration continued in an imperfect state
until three o'clock. Witness was of opinion that
the death of the deceased was occasioned by loss
of blood, and the obstruction of breathing, from
the separation of the wind-pipe. A considerable
quantity of blood was on the floor, and some in a
basin ; a razor lay near the deceased, stained with
blood. lie had attempted to sew up the integu-
ments, but seeing there was no hope whatever
of recovery, he did not proceed,—He understood
that the deceased got out of bed for the purpose
of cutting his throat.
Coroner—Did he appear to have been shaving ?
Witness—Judging from circumstances, I should
conclude that he bad left his bed to commit the
deed.

Here a Certificate, of which the following is a
copy, was handed to the Coroner, who 1./.2atl it to
the Court :
" I, the undersigned Physician, certify that baying seen
Doctor Roget, of Bernard-street, both last night and this
morning, lam dicidedly of opinion, that he is this moment
in a state of body and mind which would male it nut only
extremely painful, but really dangerous, to attend the Coro-
net's inquest which is to take piace this day, r,n the occasion
of his uncle's death, and that it he were comvelled to perform
such a cruel duty, it would be impossible to answer for the
consequences.

(Signed) " ALEX. MA.RCET M. D.
" Russell-vitiate, Nor. 3,181 s." ,
The Coroner and Jury then p 1 oceeded from the
Inquest-room to the residence: of the deceased,
in Russell-square, for the pur pose of viewing the
body.

Upon the arrival of the J'.iry at the house of the
deceaFed, a Considerable 'anxiety was manifested
to gain admittance tovii w the body, but the Co-
roller
commit any pet son wtao entered except the Jury.
Prevented the inr rusion, by threatning to
We underlanil that the deceased Ivy on the floor
in the position in ►the two surgeons left him.
Thomas I3ower, said, he was footman to Sir Ca+
!uutl RolltillY. lie riitl not see his muster from

the middle of August last, until Sunday afternoon,
when he arrivedin town from the isle of Wight.
lie looked well, and appeared in good health at
the time, touch better than could have been ex-
pected, from "the domestic alcr•-ttion which had
taken !dace, and from hearing that he had been
sooo‘sell in the country.
,'Soon after he came in
lo• laid it iwo on the sofa in the library, which was
between four. and five o'clock. Witness heard
that the deceased was unwell from the loss of
Lady Romilly, who died on Thursday night last ;
sl,e had been 'towell for a long time, and had
six sons and a daughter, the eldest, a boy, was
about twenty years of age, the youngest be-
t ween eight, and nine. Sir S. appeared always
exceedingly happy in his family,but the multiplici-
ty of his avocations prevented his being much with
hem ; he had scarcely any time for enjoyment.
Witness did not attend hint on Monday morning,
boa knew he was indisposed and, confined to hiS
bed ; when well, his general hour of rising was
six o'clock, and of going to bed between ten and
eleven., Miss Romilly, Mr. William Romilly, Dr.
Roget, and Mrs. Davis (sister of Lady Romilly),
were in the house on Monday .morning, as were
also some of the servants, (part being in the
country) ; he•could not tell who it was that at-
tended Sir Samuel in his bed-room, with his
breakfast, on that morning. Witness, about two
o'clock, heard a noise up two pair of stairs, and
%veto .up to ascertain the cause. The bed-room
door of his master was open, and Dr. Roget was
standing outside ; witness was about to enter,
and saw Sir Samuel .(as he thought) coming
towards the door, in the act of driving the
Doctor out. It appeared, however, it was
to keep him out, for he raised both his hands
and fastened the door : •he was then bleed-
profusely. Witness did :• not then observe
any instrument in his hand. The door was in-
stantly burst open, and Sir Samuel was found
leaning over the wash-hand-stand, his• throat be-
ing cut, and the blood flowing from him profuse-
ly ; a shirt and a blanket were about him ; he was
quite speechless, but he made several signs with
his hand ; he was given a sheet of paper, and pen
and ink. Previous to entering the room, Dr.
ROget told witness that she deceased bad cut his
throat. Miss Romilly, previous to the fatal act
committed by the deceased,had been with him in the
room, but he sent her down to the drawing-room,
desiring to see Dr. Roget. It was during this
interval he cut his throat. He kept a case of
tams, in the ordinary way, in his room. There
were two beds in his room, in one of which
Doctor Roget slept. Doctor Roget exclaimed,
that his master bad cut his throat. Wituess
asked the Doctor whether he had seen his mas-
ter do the act ; but the Doctor answered in the
negative, adding, that he thought he bad a glimpse
of Sir Sa,tnuel throwing away the razor, when he
(the Doctor) was entering the room. • Sir S. ap-
peared to him to spend very little time either at
borne or abroad but in business. He seemed to
have no enjoyment but in the bosom of his fa-
mily, He did not know who took up the tea-
thiogs • found in his master's bed-room. The
lady's maid used sometimes to take up -breakfast ;
Miss Romilly he supposed made the tea yester-
day ; his master did not ring for him in the
course of the day ; he had understood that his
master was unwell and confined to his bed, but
he, did not see him- there. The cook came in-
to the pantry • where he was to take away a
avaiter,,with a cup and saucer, but he did not know
that she took them up stairs to her master's. bed-
room. The servants were all in confusion yes-
terday, in consequence of their master's illness,
and the death of Lady Romilly ; he did not look
into any other room when he went up stairs on
hearing the noise yesterday until he reached his
master's bed-room, from whence lie thought the
noise proceeded ; his going up stairs took place
about two o'clock. When Miss Romilly • was
sent by her father for Dr. Roget, she had only to
go down one pair of stairs, and Dr. Roget went
up-immediately after being apprized of the desire
of Sir Samuel, as witness understood. Dr. Ro-
gers bed was on a _couch in the bed-room of Sir
Samuel ; there were several other bed-rooms in
the house, but Dr. Roget slept there on Sunday
night for the first time, in consequence, as wit-
ness heard, of-Sir Samuel's illness. Miss Romilly,
who is the only daughter of Sir Samuel, is about
17 or 18 years of age. Upon discovery that his
master bad cut his throat, his fellow-servant was
dispatched for a surgeon. He remained with Dr.
'Roget in the bed-room to support his master,
who was placed on the floor by the Doctor and
himself.
[Here a parish constable of the name of James
interrupted the •proceedings of the Court by im-
properly interfering with the conduct of one of
the Jury, and even questioning the regularity of
those who summoned the Jury. The Coroner
ordered James to be turned ottt ; but on making
tot apology, and promising good behaviour, be
was suffered to remain in Court.]
Mr. Dumont,, referring to the certificate of Dr.
Marcet respecting the state of Dr. Roget,•expres-
led his regret that no medical man was in attend-
ance to give evidence as to the state of-Sir
S. Romilly previous to the melancholy act which
pot amend to his life. He suggested, with deference
to the Coroner, the propriety of sending (of Drs.
Babington xott 'Marcel, who were, he hoped, able
to attend ; and their evidence was necessary to en-
- able the Jury so judge of the state of the deceased.
The Coroner observed, that from the great talent
and superior intellect of Sir Samuel Rotuilly, it
was natural to conclude that something extraor-
diaary must have occurred to overturn his mind,
or that. such an event as
,that which the Court
were invest igatink, and the public were deploring,
would never have taken place.
Mr. Duinont obstvved, that Dr. Marcet resided
next door to the houtoe of the deceased, and Dr.
Bahington resided; ho understood, at no great
distance.
The Coroner *tied Coa,lers that these two phy-
sicians should be inonedlotely sent for, and he
trusted they would soon be found; butt, whatever
might be the delay, he hail no doubt, that upon
such a solemn, affecting occasion, no individual
would, complain of any delay necessary to ascer-
tain the truth.
'Officers were .accordiagly flisiat died in search
Babitigion arid Marcel.
Mr. Dumont was the next witness e.scamined,

and his deposition was to the following effect :
My nAme is Stephen Dumont ; I am of no pro-
fession ; I am a Member of the Government

Counsel of Geneva.
Coroner—ls not Sir Samuel Romilly's family
from Geneva ?
Mr. Dumont—No, Sir Samuel's grandfather
came from France after the revocation of the Edict

of Nantz. I was in this country some years since,
and remained here some time ; hitt I returned
to Geneva upon the restoration of the ,Reptiblie,
and I came here with a view to spend the summer
with my t,est friend, Sir Samuel Romilly.—[Here
the emotion of the witness was most afflicting; and
excited the sympathy of all around. - When he had
recovered front his depression the witness re-
sumed].—I did not spend the summer with Sir
Samuel Romilly in the manner originally proposed,
although I frequently saw hint and his fantily, for,
in consequence of the illness of Lady Romilly, the
did not go into the country, as was intended.—
(-Jere I beg leave to read a letter which I received
front Sir Samuel some time ago, and to put it in
as a part of my deposition, as it appears to' me
material to illustrate the case under• your consi-

deration •
" Dear Dumont, .. " Cowes, Sept.. 27, 1818.
"I did not intend writing to you till to-morrow;. but I
cannot suffer Mr. Nash's letter to go without. inserting a few
lines in it. I (teed not say bow happy we shall all be to see
von. Your visit,• however, will be one purely of 'charity, for
I am afraid you will meet with little pleasure in it..
" Since I last wrote,to you,Atin has been worse, and cer-
tainly considered by both the medical attendants as being in
some danger; She is at present a little better, but for myself
I still apprehend the worst. I take care to neither let her nor
the poor children see the anxiety I feel, but it costs we a good

deal. ,
With all this, do not suppose that I have not quite reso-
lution enough to undergo every thing, and to preserve my
health for my children's sake.
" I would nut have
.you communicate my alarms to any one,
but I could not suffer you to set out upon such a journey
without apprising you of the real truth. .
• " 1 am, toy dear Dumont,
" With most sincere affection, your s,
" SAMUEL itoMILLY:'
At the time this letter reached town I was at the
house of Sir James Mackintosh. I received it
on the Ist of October, and 1 received two' or three
letters within a few days afterwards, expressive
of my friend's belief that his Lady appeared Some-
what better, and illustrative of his Wish tis tran-
quillize my solicitude for her recovery. I set out
for Cowes in consequence of the invitation of Sir ,
Sainuel, and on my arrival 1 had the happiness to
'find that his Lady was so much better,' that she
was able to spend two or three, hours,each day
among the company at Mr. Nash's house But
still the wind 'of Sir Samuel was not it ease. He
seemed, indeed, to entertain no confidence of bar
.recovery, and therefore he appeared to, me con-
stantly in the same state of anxiety. Lady Ro-
tnilly had at length a severe relapSe,•and she, was
for some (lays in a great state of suffeting. During
that time nothing could equal the excruciating pain
of Sir! Samuel, but his fortitude and resignation.
w
He as almost entirely deprived of sleep. for, about
six weeks ; and from that .ciieuinstance. I 'began
• to entertain the-greatest apprehension for his fate:
Twice or three times he himself expressed to me
his fears Of mental derangement. On one occa-
sion he sent for mein the
_middle of the night.,
It was about two o'clock in.the morning, and he
spoke to me of a dream which he had had that was
full of horror. He 'said that 'the impression was
as strong upon his mind, even after be awoke, as
if it had been a reality.. He asked whether I did
not consider that as a proof that his faculties were
impaired ? However, some conversation about his
children generally restored a certain degree Of
peace to his mind, and sometimes he entertained
me about his plans for the education and establish-
ment of his children. Lady Romilly died at Cowes,
onThursday, the 29th of Oct. last, about II o'clock
at night. Sir S. was infOrmed of her death next
morning by his nephew, Dr. Roget, for whom lie
always sheaved the same attachment as for one of
his own sons. I have omitted to state, that two
days before the death of Lady Romilly, and when
there was no hope of her recovery, two of her
Ladyship's sisters arrived •at Cowes, and Sir Sa-
muel could not shed any tears when .he saw them;
hut he complained to me of a most tormenting
and !sliming heat in WS' head. He left Cowes
with great reluctance the day after Lady Ro-
miliy's death, bit he ;declared that he would
be governed entirely by Doctor Roget and his
friends. On Friday night we slept at ‘Vinches-
ter, on ourway to town, being accompanied by
Mrs. Davis,who is one of the sisters of Lady
Romilly, as well as by Miss Romilly,-Mr. Win.
Romilly, the eldest son, and- saute of Sir Sa7
muel's servants._ I travelled in the .same chaise
with Sir Samuel, and on our arrival-at- Winches-
ter, he said: that he felt himself eirtremely ex-
hausted. Dr. Roger slept in the same mom with
him at Winchester, and Sir S. was throughout the
night extre*mely.reStless; as I understood from the
Doctor. On the next morning Sir Samuel slimed'
marks of agitatiou, which he tried to- subdue.—
He was continually tearing his gloves...or the
palms of Isis hands, or scratching his fingers and
nose. Some blood came from his nose. When
we arrived at an Inn at Muller's-green, which is
two stages from Winchester, Sir Samuel was
so weak that he could. proceed no further : we
therefore slept at that Inn. Doctor Roget still
slept in the same room with Sir Samuel. I had
proposed to Sir Samuel not to go, w Russell-
square, hut to take some other house for the pre-
sent. He answered that as he was likely to have
a long illness, and to be laid up for some time, he
preferred his own houie. As he proceeded home-
wards, I observed a more violent degree of irrita-
tion, with still more tearing of his hands and of
his nose. In a moment when lie was shutting his
eyes and wringing his.hands, I took the hand of
his daughter and placed it in his ; upon which,
opening his eyes, he perceived what I had done,
and casting upon me the most expressive look
'of gratitude and tenderness, he embraced his
daughter. When we arrived at Russell•square,
he made a great effort to compose himself,
and went into his library, where he threw
himself upon, a sofa,. in a state of calm,
Which appeared. to me, who knew him so well,
peculiarly frighful. In this situation he was for
,Some moments joining his hands as if in a state of
prayer. In a moment after he got up from the
sofa, be took my arm, and walked with me
about the two rooms. He appeared to me in the
state of a man dying from an internal wound. A
tew !lours after his arrival at Russell-square, be

expressed a desire to see Dr. Marcet, saying that
his nephew, Dr. Roget, suffered too much, and
that he would give him the comfort of some medi-
cal friend's assistance. He wanted, he told me,
particularly to consult Dr. M. about a shower
bath, . which he was inclined t 6 think likely to
relieve the heat of his head. Of this heat he per-
petually complained, and what is most astonishing,
he declared at the.same. time that he had no head-
ache. But as to what refers immediately to the nature
of his disease, I shall leave that to be described
by the Medical Gentlemen who know the subject
so Kutch better than me. After Dr. Marcet had
made his visit to Sir Samuel, which was about
nine. o'clock on Sunday evening, I followed the
Doctor to his house, and 1 saw that he was much
alarmed by the, slate of inflammation in which
he found Sir Samuel. Dr. Roget would not quit
Sir Samuel, in whose room he slept that night.
I. slept in a room over that of Sir Samuel, or
More correctly speaking, I passed in that room
a most :uneasy night. About seven o'clock next
morning, Dr. Roget came to me in a state of
extreme anxiety, telling me that his uncle was
Mitch worse, with a -violent fever, uttering
some.expiessions in a strain of great perturbation,
and complaining that .he was quite distracted.—
Dr. Roget called immediately upon Dr. Marcet,
who came in an instant to Sir Samuel's house.
They sent for Dr. Babington to join them in a
consultation . upon Sir Samuel's case. Of their
proceedings these Gentlemen will, no doubt, give
you a full and satisfactory account. I asked them
whether I could see my friend, Sir Samuel, but
they desired me not to visit him,- observing that
the greatest quiet was oecessary about him,
and that one person only should be allowed to at-
tend in his room. I went then to Holland House,
Kensington, to sve Sir Samuel's three youngest
children (whom Lord .flolland had taken home
from school),• ins order to make- some arrange-
ments With respect to them. Whets I returned to
Russell square, about half-past three o'clock, I
found the servant, Thomasuirr tears--I fonial.Dr.
Roget in a state _approachingto despair. My first
feeling' was that of astonishments—tor I had never
had the smallest conception
,or apprehension of
what hail taken place„ Dining the whole pre-
viols month I had passed. with Sir Samuel,,dis
viding almost.. entirely .with his son the cares. of
Iris n►inil Idle the Ladies'Were employed about
Lady Romilly—engaged with him. in the,most in-
timate and unreserved conversation, I never.could
hare imagined-it-possible that Isis invaluable life
would have been terminated by such. means, from
the intimate knowledge whichl had of his high
principles of duty, of his moral and religious for-
titude, of his love for his country, of'bis parental
affection.
Here a Juror interrupted the witness, exclaim-
ing with great emphasis, that every Englishman
knew the character and worth of Sir Samuel Ro-
milly ; but
The Coroner observed, that afthough the. wit-
ness: had minutely stated so many particulars in
the conduct of the deceased, it was still competent
to hint, to state his. general impression on other
parts:of that great anaWs character, which he bad
BO full an opportunity of observing.
Mr. Dumont. resumed, saying, that be should
only add, that the qualities which he had de-
tcrihed, and which notoriously characterized the
life of Sir Samuel Romilly, totally excluded from
his mind any idea of such a melancholy catastrophe
as had occasioned the assemblage of that Court.
The cordial and generous sensibility which this
excellent manonanifested throughout the delivery
of his evidence, was in the,highestdegree affect-
ing and impressive- From' what wc.saw of him—
from what was evident to every one who heard
hint, such a man could not fail to be the friend,
aud be was worthy of the friendship of Sir Sanittel
Romilly.
The Coroner expressed his opinion, that the
Jury were impressed with that conviction which
universally prevailed, that a man of the well
known
_principles of Sir S. Rot:lA.lly could not
possibly commit the dreadful act. which put an
end to his lifernoless, in a state of mental de-
rangement.' The exis eucc of that derangement
was indeed to be concluded front the depositions
of the last witness, and it was clear that this de-
rangement was the result of die most poignant
grief for a beFiYed and affeesiunate Wife. That
grief appeared to. him to have prodoced a brain
fever, but upon that point he would refer to the
opinion of the physicians.
Dr. Marcel was then examined. He stated
that he ,was called upon to attend Sir Samuel
Romilly on Sunday last. He had long been in
habits of acquaintance with Sir Samuel and his
family, hut he -did not before attend them pro-
fessionally. He was called in on Sunday night,
about nine-o'clock, at the request of Sir Samuel'-s.
nephew, _ Dr. Roget. Upon going into Sir
Samuel's house, be-found him in the drawing-room
sitting with his family. He inquired respecting Sir
Samuel's health, and Sir Samuel complained of
an extreme degree of lassitude and restlessness,
especially in the lower extremities, in -which be
felt, frequent and severe muscular pains. No at-
titude appeared to afford hint any rest or com-
fort. He sat on his chair in a state of most
painful' agitation. Although be refrained in
conversation from describing the anguish of his
mind, or giving vent to his feelings, it was ob-•
vious, from his manner, as well as front every
expression which dropped from hint, that he de-
spaired of his recovery, in spite of all the attempts
that were made to inspire him with hope and
comfort. Various steps, which he did not
think. it necessary to describe, were recommend-
ed, with a view to allay his extreme irritation,
but he objected to all of diem in succession,
ultimately insisting upon being allowed to go
to bed, without making any attempt to produce
relief, on the ground that he felt lie must have a
wretched life, and that if he were to use any medi-
cal prescription, it would only have the effect of
taking away all his confidence in the powers of
medicine. When witness saw Sir S. next morning
in company with .Drs. Bithiugtoo and Roget, he
found his situation cansidetahly altered. His
skio,,which the night. before was quite dry, was
then bedewed with moisture. He appeared much
quieter as to his bodily agitation,laut he. was ex-
tremely concise in his answers; and Said nothing
which would have justified a. more favonrableopi-
nion with regard to the state of his mind. On the

contrary, all that was related to witness and 9.oti
Babington, respecting the patient's statetilirroV:
the night, evinced an increased degree of
agitation. From Sir Samuel's apparent trog-i4,11
lity in the former part of the night, Dr..,11,9g10s
who slept in his room,.was led to suppose:at!,
bad enjoyed a few hours' sleep ; but
upon the inquiry being made, declared
had had no sleep whatever. This was
terview which witness bad'had with the deCO".l(f')
Coroner—" Front the mind of the deciile
resting perpetually upon the death of his
from the heat of whiCh he complained in
head, and the great agitation which youwitriel!-t0
it. him, do you not think such circumstances
to overset his reason, and that the conseclut.", :1
must be a brain fever
Dr. Marcet—lt is impossible-to. say what c".l.i;
sequences might ;follow from such causes*. lin%
should have deemed the case• extremelfEllar°l,4o
if such symptoms had appeared in other•Jue°'
relying upon the known firmness of Sir
,Sti°ll.•
hominy's mind, the idea of such fatal lita."''
ittQ
trophe as has occurred never once anteed
my contetnplation. ded Yes.'!ii'
•
Dr. BabiogiOn deposed, that. he atten.
dig
terday, between ten and eleven o'clock, at. --of
house of Sir Samuel Romilly,-in- cSequente..ef,t
an urgent note from his friend;
vious to his-going up stairs to the bed-rodul
of
Sir Samuel hominy, he had an opportunitY
eta
learning from his friends, DEs.•Marcet and ftcggia
all that had occurred antecedently to hisarl;
His visit to Sir Samuel was thetefbre
found Sir Samuel in a situation corresPedill
exactly with the account which his medicaifte.i!es,„
bad given him. He had therefore but a few
trolls to put to Sir Samuel, and these that w°l*.s.,
man ans..vered with the most perfect distioctriej,7,
although his mariner appeared Dr. Marcel. ptif,
itai and reserved. " 1," said the witness, ,he
pressed my hopes to the patient, that frOnl.`oo,i
change-- which bad taken place in his situ'tbich,
more espeeially from the apparent quietude w,pl')
peculiarly thort!heu,,,,
he bad 'experienced in the night, and the Per
dse,
ration which had occurred, we should ba"beif
satisfaction' of finding a further improvemeut,fithe
we had the pleasure of seeing hint again i'13.001:
evening." Witness then left Sir Satinue",oo.,
the-consultation took plice in another
or: the
but the particulars of that consultation) °I;pot
measures recommended for the patient', it "'a'
usual to describe on. these occasions. • • ',. gifett
Coroner—Do you concur wit It .the acC9ol:PtpaC4
by Dr. Mareet, as to the state of Sir
Itomilly's mind.
(1 OW
Dr. Babington—from what I heard,PSitsligitte,
cannot hesitate to say, that I consider 110'
hominy to have been deranged at the II; ere
melancholy event took place which yo 4 a' •
gaged in investigating. / figl
After a short address from the CoronerP.,ciio.;
ry found a verdict, That the deceased hiu dratlT
throat in a state of temporary mental
The Inquest continued from eleven ti"frodee.-
ter four o'clock. Russell-square
throughout the day. with inquirers, 011-opiiPlE
believe the intelligence which we c0t10,5001 .0.:
yesterday, and every countenance bore:l-00
to the loss which universal humanity 10
ed in the death of Sir Samuel Romilly.

that

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Mr. BARTLEY, a master tailor in the ‘Vdie`"„it
of the town, was taken ill last night erss4,l-
- Strand, on his way to -his 00°,0 1)4i:
some clothes.- He went into a shop to 1.-covet/go':
self, and there expired. The body wasAce-
to St. Paul's Church-yard, Covent-gat
—1
has left a•wife and four children.

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On the Ist inst. at Datcillielt-t'FVHic.arager
Lady of the. Rev. Isaac Gusset, of a datightel• ja,,
f l'rti°/e. '
On the 30th tilt. at Rotterdam J. L.lteiss', Ssit'' •
to Sarah, eldest daughter of He'lisy Lesiss°'" „.•
terdam. • b .. Fr
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PIED. nf. her-i96.;.:efr , '4,,
On Tuesday
Rd:cal 1(1:1 trisol :11;
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third daughter of James Morris, Esq.
morning, in the 14th let:aarsi..higLSifp2Toyl.lrit? ,
On the 28th ult. Thomas Simpson f'v3l;24;rist:skj
Master of the Royal 'Mathematical School at ,
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aged 41. ' 'D '' ' '
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PROVINCIAL BIRTHS, MARRIAU ,-)
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ntarn. r s hit l'°lcs'n°ol g6.l°
On the 21st October, the wife or -°. aboi..lcs.
Chart, was safely delivered of two child.ie.»,.3B. to t .
Mr. Liu is ti‘2 years of age, and Mrs. Lint' . ,
cll ( ' ,"Oly
her 10th and llth 1.1 lien.
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Yesterday se'nnight, at M. Lawrencoe L'"_. Thi '1 fob.
Mr. Stephen Lorilek, late steward t....3--rro.. . ;NW "4.
Esq. of Southwiet, to Miss Elizabeth
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