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The Sun. — 1825-01-12 (London, England)

HAILDWICKE. was Dean of Christ Church, and was translated from the See of Killulbe, to which he had been elevated in 1803.—( Dublin Even. Post. )  Miss FOOTS, as we have mentioned, is soon to resume her station at Covent-Garden, for the completion of her former engagement, not, as stated, on a new one. We do not believe that Letitia Hardy, in The Belle's Stratagem, is to be her first character, as it requires a degree of ease and sprightliness by no means analogous to what must naturally be the state of her feelings, after all that has been promulgated. At all events, she is sure of the liberal sympathy and protection of a British audience. OussTus is the name of a new Tragedy forthcoming at Covent-Garden Theatre, of the success of which the Managers entertain sanguine hopes. Mr. C. K EMBLE and Mrs. BARTLEY are to sustain the chief characters.  Th. fine Tragedy of The Fatal Dowry is deferred on account of the sudden and alarming indisposition of Mr. MActlEAny. He was better last night, but it is deemed necessary that he should try n change of air, and he is not likely to be permitted by his medical advisers to return to his professional duties for at least six weeks. We hear that that able Judge and excellent man, Lord G LENLEE, has some intention of resigning his situation as one of the Lords of the Session. Lord GLENLEE is now at an advanced period of life, and has discharged the duties of his high office in a manner that will make his resignation a subject of regret of the whole country..---(Glosgaze Free Press.) The Devonshire General Committee of Noblemen and Gentlemen, for the Relief of the Sufferers by the late storms on their coast, have lionmired their countryman, the composer of the music of St. George and the Dragon, by accepting his handsome gratuitous offer of a thousand copies on behalf of that benevolent Fund. The LATE MURDER AT Witannost.—On Monday evening last, a Gentleman arrived in London, after passing through Aylesbury, and waited on Lynn's mother. his business in town was principally far the purpose of consulting Hogg's friends respecting his interment ; he had left Buckinghamshire before Hogg's brothers (who are twins) arrived, and in fact he was not aware they had left London. Lynn, we are informed, labours under a temporary delirium ; but he is in a more tranquil state than on Sunday. He continually, on Sunday night and Monday morning, called for his mother, and seemed anxious to see her. On this being communicated to her, she expedited her departure from London some hours.  AWFUL INSTANCE OT SUDDEN DEATlL—Yesterday morning, a lady named ROBINSON, residing in Tottenham-Court-road, was found a corpse in her apartment. She had the night previously passed the evening in good spirits, and, on parting with her friends, bid them " Good night," and appeared as usual in her health, and in the morning not making her appearance at her proper time, some fear was entertained, and on inquiry she was discovered a lifeless corpse. The body lies for the Itiqum.
The Sun. — 1825-02-18 (London, England)

DAY.)  TRIAL OF MRS. KEATON.  Mars Keaton, aged 28,wa;pt;t—tOthe bar, on Keaton, her husband, in the wilfulC murderoroner's Inquisition, Joseph charging her with the the Parish 'of St. Giles's-in-the-Fields, on the sth of February last. Mr. ANDREWS stated the case to the Jury with. great feeling. Richard Cocket, examined by Mr. ADOLPHUS, stated he was an assistant at the Rose and Crown, Broad-street, St. Giles's ; he knew the deceased, and on the night of Saturday the sth Feb., about, half-past eleven, he came in with his wife, and, drank some porter ; they appeared very friendly and affectionate, but were rather intoxicated. Mary Taylor deposed, that she lived in the, same house with the prisoner and her husband, and on tho night of the murder was going out, when Mrs. Keaton called to her, and desired her to drink some beer ; she did so ; and the deceased also requested her to drink, which she did. They were then sitting very composedly together, eating beef steaks, and appeared rather elated with ' liquors. After being some time in his own room, the witness heard loud talking in the prisoner's . room ; it appeared they were quarrelling ; a short time after witness heard a voice calling out " Mary, the man is bleeding." On going down, she found several persons in the room ; the , prisoner was kneeling by her husband's body, and crying " Oh ! I have murdered my husband." Witness returned to her own room ; the prisoner appeared very much agitated ; they lived very happily together. John Taylor, husband to the last witness, deposed to the same effect. Wm. Moore deposed that he lived opposite Mrs. Keaton's, and about twelve o'clock at night of the sth inst. the prisoner came over and begged him, for God's sake, to go over and pacify between her and her husband; she was then bleeding at the nose profusely ; she said words had happened between them: he went over, and on entering the prisoner's room could not see any person ; he came back, and with his wife entered, the room, and the prisoner said, as he went in, (C Oh, he must be looking for me," (meaning her husband) ; on looking about, the witness saw the deceased lying on the floor bleeding ; on the witness lifting him, the deceased up, he appeared to breathe ; witness rati to several places for medical advice but could procure none; the prisoner was given into custody; witness saw a sweeping-broom in the room, the handle of which was broken in two.  Mary Moore, the wife of the last witness, gave similar testimony. Hardman and Harrington, two patrol, deposed to taking the prisoner into custody, and the confusion that prevailed in the room.  Several other witnesses were examined to s'milar facts.  Mr. Ager, the Surgeon, described the injuries sustained by the deceased, and was of opinion hq. must have received repeated blows; but this was matter of mere conjecture. Mr. Baron GRAHAM summed up the case to the Jury, and they found her Guilty of Manslaughter.
The Sun. — 1825-10-19 (London, England)

SELF-DEVOTION' AND TREACHERY.---The following anecdote is related by Captain Kroft; who served in Spain, in a regiment of infantry of the guard of Jerome, the ex-King of Westphalia. Fatigued and exhausted by forced marches, the regiment to which Captain Kroff belonged arrived before the monastery of Figueras, in Spain. The Colonel of the regiment, a Frenchman, sent in an officer to demand of the Prior the necessary refreshments for the men, as well as for the staff, consisting of about twenty officers. The Prior, with some of the Monks, came out to meet the General, assuring him that the inhabitants of Figueras would provide for the soldiers, bnt that he himself would prepare a frugal meal for the staff. The Prior's offer was accepted ; Captain Kroff received some commissions for the regiment, and about an hour afterwards it was announced to the Prior that the dinner was served up in the refectory of the Monastery. The General, who was aware that the French in Spain had reason to he on their guard in eating and drinking what was offered by the natives, invited the Prior to dine with them ; he and two other Monks accepted the invitation in such a manner as to leave no doubt that he .felt himself much flattered by it. After the officers had taken their seats, the Prior said grace, carved, ate of every dish first, and with his two brethren, who poured out the wine, drank plentifully with his guests. It was not till towards the end of the repast that Capmin Kroff returned, having been detained by the commission of the General longer than he expected. During that interval he had found an opportunity to take some refreshment, and only participated in the conversation of the company, hosts as well as guests, at the Monastery. The General, in particular, expressed his satisfaction to the Prior, whose kind reception had surpassed all expectation. Suddenly, however, the cheerfulness of the Prior was changed into profound seriousness; he rose from his seat, thanked the company for the honour they had clone him, and concluded with asking if any of them had any affairs to settle in this world ? adding with emphasis, " This, gentlemen, is the last meal you and I shall take on earth ; in an hour we shall all be before the judgment seat of God !" Cold trembling horror seized the amazed guests; for the Prior and his two Monks had poisoned the wine in which they had pledged the French officers ; all the antidotes given by the French physicians were in vain ; in less than an hour every man of them had ceased to live. There are few examples of self-devotion more striking than the above ; but although to die for our country is noble, we cannot help turning with horror from that mistaken notion which disgraces patriotism and is unworthy true courage, which, as in the present case, sacrifices the laws of hospitality to treachery, and returns murder for confidence.— ( Comp.)
The Sun. — 1825-01-25 (London, England)

SMUGGLER STIOT.-01) Monday and Tuesday last, an Inquest was held, by adjournment, at Rockliffcross, about five miles from Carlisle, before Richard Lowry, Esq., Coroner, on view of the body (lying in an out-house there) of Charles Gillespie, of Wigton, labourer, w'no was shot on the preceding Sunday, by Edward Forster, officer of customs and excise, stationed in and about this city, under circumstances fully explained in the evidence. George Irving, of Mossband, in the parish of Kirkandrews-upon-Esk, labourer, was the first witness examined. He said, between seven and eight o'clock on Saturday night, Edward Forster, officer in the customs and excise, having made a seizure of a quantity of whisky, called upon him, in the King's name for assistance, and, in consequence, witness assisted him to carry the liquor to ltockliffe-cross, where they put it into a byre belonging to William Irving. After remaining there three or four hours, they went to Rockliff-marsh-end, on the look-out for smugglers, and they continued in and about that place till day-light, when they went behind a bank on the Marsh. After staying there till about ten, Forster took out a spy-glass and observed some persons coming over the water (from Scotland) in a boat, and remarked to witness that he thought they were smugglers.— They lay concealed behind the bank, until the men came up, when Foster jumped over the bank, and seized a man named Scott, who had upon him a quantity of whiskey, which Foster took ; the men were armed with sticks, but Scott did not make much resistance. The deceased dropped a quantity of whisky which he had in his possession upon the ground,on which Forster desired witness to seize him, which he did, and the deceased inade no resistance. They then proceeded towardslrving's house. Witness was along with Scott, at a distance of between 40 and 50 yards before the deceased and Forster, when I Scott ran away and witness pursued ; soon after he heard a pistol fired, and in about a minute or less he heard another pistol fired; Forster called to witness, and he went to him and saw deceased lying upon the ground, supporting himself upon his right arm. Forster was about nine or ten yards from the deceased, wiping the blood from his head ; and he told witness that the deceased had almost killed him, and added that he believed he had shot him. Forster then went to Irving's house, And witness soon followed him. He there had his head tied up with a handkerchief, through which witness saw the blood gush, apparently flowing from the wounds he had received from deceased. He (lid not afterwards see the boy who was in company with the two men. Forster and witness soon went back to where the deceased was lying, and found him quite dead, and they removed him to Irving's stable. Other witnesses were examined, anti the Jury returned a verdict of Wilful Murder against Edward Forster." The Coroner issued his warrant for Forster's apprehension and committal; but he has hitherto kept aloof, and will not again be seen, probably, till the assiaes in March, when he will most likely surrender timself.--( Carlisle Journal. )
The Sun. — 1825-11-29 (London, England)

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.  UNION HALL.—(THIS DAY.) CAUTION TO APPRENTICES.—A youth about 14 years of, age, was brought up by his master, charged with creating great disturbance in the neighbourhood in which his master lived, by crying murder, &c. His master, a shoemaker residing opposite the Paragon, Kent Road, stated that he was well fed, had four meals per day, and he would do nothing but what he pleased ; and that the violence of his conduct could be no longer endured. The boy's mother attended and con.: firmed all the master had stated. After an admonition from Mt. Allen, who told him what such conduct was likely-to brims him to, and telling him if he came. before him stain, he would be sent to the Mill and solitary confinement, the boy, with tears in his eyes, promised a speedy amendment. A man and his wife, named Strangleinent, residing in Horse.. monger-lane, appeared before the Magistrates for the purpose of arranging a separate maintenance. The charge against the husband was, that lie was too much given to the fair sex, and that against the wife, extravagance and pledging his clothes.—. A great deal of recrimination passed, and it was finally agreed that the husband should allow her 7s. per week, on giving up the duplicates of his clothes  Barry,ri r Tfoo r ;Gh the murdernDr r lnd? f- Zensat e r dconcealedaYjuija in the house of Mr. Westley, of Lamb's Conduit-street, where fC heriL bpa-s3tfaurdu she lived servant, and whose case was fully reported at the Coroner's Inquest, was brought up. It was then stated that Mr. Fernandez, a surgeon, was of opinion that the child was born alive, but that death might have immediately fol. lowed by convulsions, and that the wound at the back of the head, which was superficial, did not occasion the loss of life, and that it might have been caused from other circumstances. —The only fresh evidence was given by Read, the chief officer. On the 19th, when taking the accused to prison, she exclaimed, " I shall be hanged ;" to which no observation was made. On bringing her up yesterday, witness asked after her health, and if any one had been to see her ? She answered that she was ill ; that she had a sista, living in the neighbourhood of Monmouth-street ; that she did not know the street ; and if she did, her shameful act would prevent her applying to her. she had come from Cork, with other girls, after the death of her pa. rents; had lived nine months at Walworth, before she went to Mr. Westley's. Read cautioned her to mind what she said to him, and she inquired anxiously if she should be hanged.— The prisoner was fully committed for murder, previously to which she made a demand of some money found in her box, In a tone arising from ignorance, which drew some observations from the Bench. The money was restored, and the wages due was paid by her master.  B OW-
The Sun. — 1825-01-11 (London, England)

JULY 16. We have the satisfaction to announce the safe return to this port, in an open boat, of that enterprisicg individual, Mr. James Hobbs, after an absence of more than five months, during which he completely circumnavigated this island. The object of this undertaking was, to discover some eligible spot for the formation of a new settlement; and although we are not at present acquainted with the particulars of Mr. Hobbs' remarks on the advantages attachable to any portion of the hitherto-unknown coast, which he so laudably had traversed; Yet, even now, we may congratulate the public on a diScovery of very considerable import, viz. that of a superior coal strata at the South Cape. This excursion was, as well as might be expected, attended with much danger, privation, and difficulty. It is Mr. Hobbs' intention to proceed immediately for some specimens of the coal ; and we certainly think his discovery will be found of very extensive value, as not only is fire-wood becoming scarce in town, but coal would realise a decided preference, furnish employment to our numerous small craft (a large proportion of which is at present inactive), and prove an article of beneficial export.  iTufor With considerable satisfaction we announce the apprehension of two more of the 14 bush-rangers, who, it may be remembered, escaped some weeks ago from Macquarie Harbour,: and with increased pleasure we are enabled to state, that one of the two is James Crawford, their notorious leader. The following particulars of this important occurrence we derive trona .unquestionable authority About night-fall on Thursday se'nnight, the remaining seven of this lawless gang, after robbing widow Smith, at the Macquarie River,and loading three of her servants with their booty, peremptorily ordered them to walk before on the road to Mr. Taylor's residence, at the Penny-royal Creek. On their way there, they fell in with one of Mr. Taylor's sons, who was grazing sheep, and whom, after loading him with their baggage, they compelled to precede them to his father's. In the interim their movements having been observed by that gentleman, he very ptudently armed his family and domestics, to act on the defensive. When his son saw what he did, from a fear of not being recognised, and therefore of being shot, he cried out—" Father, don't fire.!" So that from Mr. Taylor's anxiety to avoid -injuring his son, the ruffians were allowed to go close to the house, when one of the domestics fired, the sons disengaged himself, and joined his father's party ; other firing took place, and a general conflict followed. Soon after this, one of the villains levelled his piece at Mr. Taylor's head, but was prevented from effecting his murderous design by the son, who grappled him by the throat, and threw him ; when one of the servants shot him in the breast, but without inflicting a dangerous wound, as his clothing was remarkably thick. This fallen brigand was the leader, to whose assistance another of the gang immediately came up; a servant also came in aid of his young master, but in attempting to shoot his opponents, by some in.
The Sun. — 1871-01-16 (London, England)

GENERAL SCHENCK'S MISSION.  The Economist thinks if it be possible to settle the moot points between us and America, it is scarcely feasible to exaggerate the importance of doing so. It would make us far safer at home, if safety is what we want. It would make us far stronger abroad, if strength is what we want. It would establish a heartier feeling between two great branches of the same race. And it would prevent, or greatly postpone, the most inconceivably mischievous, hopeless, and murderous of all wars—a war very nearly a civil war in character, but yet stimulated by all the jealousies of national rivalry. And now, in General Schenck's mission, it would seem likely that we really are going to obtain a good opportunity of healing the old sore, and obtaining once more a cordial understanding with the United States. At least if we may trust all the reports which reach tie from the other side of the Atlantic, General Schenck is instructed to abandon all the more grotesque and absurd of the American positions on the Alabama question, and to ask, if not precisely for what we can give, yet for what at least there is a reasonable pretext for asking. And if only England can be persuaded to concede as much as, in our opinion, might be frankly conceded at once, we do not see why General Schenck should not solve the problem which has so long threatened to throw the two countries into war. Of course, we cannot and must not concede anything of tee real justice of which we are not convinced. The practice of buying off an enemy is the most dangerous and fatal, as well as immoral, which can be proposed ; and assuredly it will have no friends in this country. But we feel so sure that had we been at war—and had an Alabama escaped from New York under the sort of circumstances under which this Alabama escaped from Liverpool—England would never have ceased to denounce the gross negligence of America in the case, nor to believe it wilful, that there can be no real sacrifice of dignity in admitting at once the fault of which our administration was guilty. And as for the other cruisers, though no case of this ldnd has yet been produced, or as far as we know, can be produced, it is only fair that where two countries differ so widely as to the evidence, it should be submitted to the judgment of an impartial umpire. At all events, unless the accounts from many quarters as to General Schenck's instructions are utterly belied, the new American Ambassador will bring us quite reasonable, though not perhaps wholly admissible demands—demands which we certainly ought to consider most gravely, and of which we should do well to yield frankly and freely all that we should ourselves feel called upon, in the same circumstances. to press. If we do so, General Schenck's mission may make England safer and stronger than she has ever been since the close of the Civil War in 1865, and will give her a reputation for moderation and candour as well.
The Sun. — 1871-01-02 (London, England)

THE MURDER OF MARSHAL PRIM. The Telegraph, in commenting on the atrocious act, says :—Prince Amadeus of Savoy, King of Spain, commences his reign under sad auspices. Funeral baked meats must coldly furnish forth the marriage feast on his accession to the Spanish throne ; and the eommencement of the new era, which the whole family of European nations is ready to hail as opening up a period of peace and prosperity in a long distracted country, has been signalised by a bloody and dastardly act of assassination. The murder of Marshal Prim, just as he had put the last touch to a work of hopeful progress and conciliation, must awaken in all patriotic minds throughout the Peninsula feelings of horror and dismay akin to those which startled the American States when the tidings of the death of Abraham Lincoln were flashed from extremest North to farthest South, The Spanish Kingmaker and the American President had not, perhaps, many qualities in common ; but they were alike in their death—in its awful and violent suddenness, and in the blamelessness of character which should have averted the blow of all save raving madmen or utterly depraved villains. Moderate and conscientious Republicans will have to suffer, probably through no fault of their own, for the revolting deed of the Calle de AlcalA ; just as in America, six yam since, a sorrow's crown of sorrow was added to the miseries of the Southerners by the imputation that their leading politicians were cognisant of the hideous tragedy at Ford's Theatre. Yet the non-complicity of any Con. federate statesmen of note has been triumphantly proven ; and ere long it may be clearly shewn in Spain when the assassin or assassins of Marshal Prim are brought to justice, that the wretches who have done this foul thing can no more be identified with the party in the State which is honoured in such a leader as Castelar,  than the Southern-Americana were in any way kindred  to that monstrous amalgam of diseased sanity- and deli rium tremens, John Wilkes Booth.  The South London Press alleges that several unvaccinated persons have died during the past week at Norwood and Battersea from small-pox.  Mr. Cardwell, Secretary at War, recently visited Harwich, with the view of making arrangements for the development of additional defences at that port. A contract for the new works contemplated has already been let, and operations have been commenced both at Landguard Fort and the Redoubt.  Colonel James Fisk, jun., was asked to subscribe for the erection of a fence around a graveyard in Vermont. " No," said he, " what's the use ? Those inside can't get out and I guess nobody outside wants to get in."  The conzregation and parishioners of St. Mary's, Whitechapel, London, have presented their late curate and lecturer, the Rev. George Davenport, on his preferment to St. Mark's Vicarage. in the same parish, an address, and a purse of £4O.  Mr. J. D. Beveridge, late of the Adelphi and Princess's Theatres, has been engaged by the manager of the " Caste " company, which he joins immediately, for the purpose of sustaining the character so ably delineated by the late Mr. Frederick Yonge.