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Stockton Herald, South Durham and Cleveland Advertiser. — 1859-09-10 (Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, England)

STRIKING EVENTS.  The daily accounts of murders, poisonings, and suicides are very painful to think about. We cannot take up a paper but we are shocked at some detail of a" Horrid Murder," "Determined Suicide," " More Poisonings," dm Are we to suppose that more of these dreadful circumstances occur now than formerly, or infer that more of them are brought to light '1 We should be sorry to think that among all the appliances at work to improve the moral and social condition of the people, they were retrogading to the state of darkness and ignorance of the past. We believe the fact to be that the press is more vigilant than formerly, and no case of the kind now occurs but it is instantly ferreted out and reported in one of the numerous and cheap penny papers— which are prying with their Argus' eyes through the length and breadth of the land. They are, in fact, most useful aids to further the ends of justice, they are bought and read by the millions, all of whom are enlisted in behalf of the injured and against the delinquent, and are ready to assist, and in a great number of instances have assisted, in bringing the offender to light and to punishment. The murder of Mr. Broughton, near Leeds, that has horrified the public mind by its brutality and secresy, is likely to be brought home. A man named Mornington has been taken into custody, into whose possession the watch of the deceased has been traced, who was seen to have the stick with which he was murdered, and was lurking about the place where it was committed, and afterwards was seen washing a handkerchief stained with blood. The prisoner has been remanded to give the police time to seek further evidence. There is little doubt of his guilt. He has worked as a" hurry" man in a coal pit near the place where the murder was committed. When he was taken to the lock-up he said "ra tell all about it before I have done with it."
Stockton Herald, South Durham and Cleveland Advertiser. — 1859-12-31 (Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, England)

INTL'S ISANT BATH.—ATUOng the visitors to our recently-erected baths, the other day, says the 11 L'fr,,a/, were two men front the country, tn ho were much puzzled and pleased with their cbnstruetion. One of them, anxious to give his neighbour the benefit of his discoveries, leaped into the bottom of a shower bath, and in tins position was explaining how the water flowed out, when a rope above attracted the eye of the ether visitor. "Tilts ill be the bell for ringing for mair water na," and giving it a taig,a copious stream descended on the head and shoulders of his companion, much to the surprise as well as the IscomMuse of his ueighhour.—Ed,V,er:ik II  CHILD DESERTION, THROUGH DISTRESS, AT Yuan-. —On Monday morning last, a female infant child, only partially clothed, was found upon the ice on the river 0 aA., close by the city of York. The child was ative, but in a most exhausted condition from exposure to the cell It was at once conveyed to a house close by, where restoratives were administered, and subsequently to the Union Workhouse. Subsequent inquiries revealed the fact that a young woman, named Elizabeth Bridget 'Limy, left her lodgings in York about six o'clock in the moreing with her illegitimate child, and that the child bad not been seen since. Ilainey was, therefore, apprehended, and she then stated that the infant which had been found was hers, and that she had, from sheer distress and inability to provide for it, been induced to place it in the position in which it was discovered. She ale° stated that she contemplated suicide at the time. This admission she again made before the Lord Mayor on Tuesday, at the Guildhall, and the case was remanded to Thursday for the purpose of giving the police authorities time to make inquires into the matter.
Stockton Herald, South Durham and Cleveland Advertiser. — 1859-03-26 (Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, England)

FATAL RAILWAY ACCIPENT.—On Monday afternoon, as the parliamentary train was nearing the Ash Gate level crossing at Ramsgate, in Kent. a looker after stock, named Daniel Bartlett, had just crossed the line, when, perceivil g his dog in danger of being run over by the approaching train, he stepped;back to burry the dug off the line. In so doing the buffer f the engine struck the poor fellow's he,id, c tusing instantaneous death. The dog, as may be expected, was also cut to pieces.—Kentat oa4ll. DERRY, PALMER,ft.E. RUSSELL, OR BRIGTIT!—A gorresp ,ndent of the Middlree.r Chronicle writes :—' We have in Lord Derby and the present ministry men of honour, high principle, and practical knowledge, iii whose hands the interests of the nation are perfectly secure; in Lord Palmerston we have a worn-out and much overrated meddler ; in Lord John Russell, a wan of extreme selfconceit, dogged selfishness' and Whiggish hunger for office; and In .Tulin Bt kilt a unique specimen of vulgar effrooteiy, matchless inipudence, and astounding Ignorance. Can honest Englishmen hesitate to which to give their support I Is there no public spirit kit to make a demonstration in favour of constitutional principles?  SUICIDE THROVOII Love.—Charles Neale, aged 21, who resided in Long Lane, Smithfield, London, had (wined an attachment to a young woman who ieeide,l in the same house, and who carried on busini as as a milliner at Islington. During the week the deceased had been in a devending state of mind through a quarrel with hie sweetheart. On Monday morning the deceased wished his landlord and friende good-bye, as they would never again see him alive. Abut half-past twelve the report of firearms was heard in his shop, and on the inmates entering they discovered the &emelt lying on the ground, and the forefinger of Ids light hand partially bent, and within a few inches of a !Mall pistol, which had recently been discharged. On an examination by three medical men it was found that he had shot himself in the right side, just above the heal t. Ile was conveyed to St. Luke's Workhouse, where his sweetheart went to sec hint and he shortly after expired in her presence. How THEY DO TIMIOS ix
Stockton Herald, South Durham and Cleveland Advertiser. — 1859-09-17 (Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, England)

WEIGHTY GRAIN.— Some weighty parcels of wheat and barley, the growth of this °outlay, have already been sent to market. A parcel of wheat belonging to Mr. James Sime, carter, and grown on the crofts of Elgin, was last week sent to Oldmills, and weighed fi7 lbs. per bushel ! A parcel of barley grown on the farm of Ardgay (Mr. John Collie's), was weighed last week. and found to be 59 lbs. per bushel! These are, perhaps, extreme cases; but we believe that, whatever deficiency may be found in the quality, either as to straw or grain, the Morayshire wheat and barley will this year be found of the first quality.—E/yhe 60trier. A negro has made a novel attempt to escape from Sing Sing Prism', New York. Being unable to swim be obtained a board in which he cut an aperture for his head. Over this hole he placed wires in the form of a hat. Ile availed himself of an opportunity to leave the prison, and after covering the wires with some loose straw, be started along the shore in just sufficient depth of water for him to feel the bottom. Unfortunately some boys who were sitting on the bank took a fancy to bring the straw ashore, and the negro, on hearing their intention, abandoned hope and made for land, where he was immediately arrested. Ile alterwards escaped again and had not been found. One of Boydell's patent traction engines, as emplo)ed in Woolwich Arsenal, was received on Saturday at the royal carriage department from the manufacturers at Thetford, to be forwarded to Cairo at the request of the Egyptian government. The new engine is built on an improved principle, is fitted with numerous additional appliances, which were suggested from time to time during the various experiments which took place in the presence of the select committee of Woolwich Arsenal, and has come out under an entirely new exterior. The huge ungainly-looking flaps or slippers forming the endless railway, which formerly gave the invention SO ponderous all appearance, are now hidden under a light and neat-looking casing, similar to the paddle-wheel boxes of a small lake steamboat.  SUICIDE WITH A REn-Iltrr
Stockton Herald, South Durham and Cleveland Advertiser. — 1859-02-12 (Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, England)

BRUTAL MURDER AT TIAMAIIIRSIIITIL—OH Saturlay morning, much excitement was caeated at Hantmersmith and Kensington, by the report that a gentleman had been found brutally mnrdered, near the West M eldlessex C mpany's Water Works, at H a mmer •mit h The discovery of the body was made at seven o'clock in the morning, by some labourers proceeding to their employment, who, on passing along the bank of the Thames, on the south side of the waterworks, suddenly came upon the body, which was lying on its back in a pool of blood, the thr at being cut from ear to ear, awl the had nearly severed front the body. The men raised an iinmeadiate arlarm, and a number of constables were quickly on the spot front the Ilaminersmith police-station, and the remai.'s were taken to the Black Lion public.hoese, at Hamme-smith. A strict serrelt was made near the spot for a weapon capable of inflicting the wound on the throat, hut nothing of the kind could be found, and the supposition that it might be a suicide was, theft fore, abandoned. In addition to the frightful wounds on the throat, the body bore other marks of violence, the decease I had no coat or hat upon him, nor anything of value, or give a clue to iden•ity, found on th-.! person. The police have every reason to believe that the unfortunate individual haa been robbed and murdered, and the body thrown into the Titanic-, and washed up by the action of the tide to the spot where found. The body is that of a man of forty five, short in stature, and clad in superior black cloth veto, trowsers, and Wellington boots, the under-clothing being all of the finest description, black satin necktie fastened with a gold pin; the coat and hat, as previously stated, being missing. The centenary of Burns was celebrated with leech enthusiaem in America. At Icew York, the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher deliverhd an eloquent address on the character of Burns, before a large audience; and in the evening, a grand banquet took place at Astor House, presided ov.r by 11illiam Cullen Bryant. the poet. At Boston two banquets took place, and were arended by many of the most eminent lit rary men in America. Celebrations likewise took place at Washington and litany other cities.  Seville Orange& FAmlpEs requiring the above for Marmalade or Wine, are respectfully informed, that I)..niel Kettle has received it large .upply, and that the Fruit is now in full perfection. The London Tea and Coffee Warehouqe, Who'esale and Retail, 40. High Street, Stockton-on-Tees.
Stockton Herald, South Durham and Cleveland Advertiser. — 1859-07-09 (Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, England)

THR TYNE DEFRNCER.—We are glad to find that the defences of this important river are now taking a tangible shape. Workmen are busily engaged in making receptions for the large guns which are expected shortly at Clifford's Fort. The works of defence at Tynernouth are also proceeding witlt all expedition. The stonework for the reception of one gun, together with the service ammunition magazine, are all but completed. The Spanish battery will likewise he put in a state of defence, with the least possible delay. A correspondent of the Siecle says that one of the best shots in Garibaldi's service is an Englishman of 50 years old, who carries a capital Lancaster rifle, and, aided by a pair of spectacles of which he stands in need, he brings down every Tyrolean Chasseur that lie takes aim at. Somebody lately asked him whether he had been attracted to join the volunteer corps by a strong feeling for the Italian cause or by a love of sport. He answered very coolly, " I have a great respect for Italian independence, but I am also very fond of shooting." SEDUCTION AND SUICIDE OF A DEAF AND DUMB FEritm.s.—An inquiry into the circumstances attending the death of Rhoda Hopper, a deaf and dumb female, who obtained her livelihood by dressmaking, took place at Elvington, near York, before J. NVood, Esq., coroner. It appears that the deceased had been courted by a man named Richardson, who, under promise of marriage, seduced her. Richardson recently went into Lancashire, but before going lie promised to returp to Elviugton at the village feast, and marry her. Accordingly the banns were published, but the seducer never made his appearance at the appointed time, and iii the course of two or three days deceased drowned herself in the Dement, her body being subsequently found in that river. The jury returned an open verdict of "Found drowned," there being no positive evidence that she destroyed herself, though litttle or no doubt exists as to the fact. A
Stockton Herald, South Durham and Cleveland Advertiser. — 1859-07-09 (Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, England)

EMI.  STOCKTON HERALD, SOUTH DURHAM AND CLEVELAND ADVEMSER, JULY 9, 1859.  SHOCKING MURDER AND ATTEMPTED  SUICIDE IN HULL.  A ihocking murder was perpetrated in Hull on Sunday, by a man named John Riley, an oil-miller, who cut his wife's throat, and afterwards unsuccessfully attempted to destroy his own life by hanging. Ile was charged before Mr. T. 11. Travis, the stipendiary magistrate, on Monday, when the following facts were elicited in evidence :  _ Formerly they lived in Grimsby, whence the wife, in consequence of his continueol ill-treatment and his threatening to kill her, fled to Hull. She was followed by her husband, and ultimately they lived together again, in a room on the ground-floor of a lodginghouse, in Mariner's Yard, Black-ftiargate, kept by a person named Banks. Here again he resumed his brutal conduct towards her, compelled her to keep him by prostitution, and a few weeks ago committed an aggravated assault upon her, for which lie was imprisoned a month in the borough gaol. Having regained his liberty, he returned home, but being out of employmeht, she furnished him with money to go on tramp. After being absent a short time at Leeds, he returned home again with eight shillings, which was SOOll consumed in drink. They, however, appeared to live comfortably together until Sunday, when she, having got some drink, laid down on the bed and fell asleep. They have two children, both buys, one eight years of age, and the other a little older. The elder one had gone into the country the other was at home, and the father asked him to go into the street and play for a-while. Having been absent about a couple of hours the little fellow returned, found the door fastened, and could obtain no answer to his application for admittance. He went away, and presently returned again, but with the same result. A neighbour, named Mary Thompson, came up, wanting Mrs. Riley to lend her a saucepan, and she being unable to make any one hear (as sho supposed) opened the window, when she discovered the man suspended by the neck with a cord from two hooks in the ceiling. She raised an alarm, and a number of persons rushed into the apartment, cut the man down, and laid him on the floor. They then proceeded to arouse the wife, to acquaint her with what had happened, butt to their horror discovered a fearful gash across her threat, and life extinct. A common table knife was found in the room wet with blood, and also a wash-basin containing a mixture of water and blood, as if the man had washed his hands after perpetrating the deed. After the lapse of a few minutes he recovered, and was conveyed to) the police-station by constable Burton (43). Four spots of blood were found on his slop and one upon his trowsers. His hands were perfectly clean. This evidence having been read over to him, the prisoner was cautioned in the usual way, when he replied, " I have nothing to say at present." Ile declined putting any questions to the witnesses, and was committed for trial at the assizes.
Stockton Herald, South Durham and Cleveland Advertiser. — 1859-04-02 (Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, England)

SUICIDE.—On Monday, the 21st., great MCTVAL IMPROVRMRIST SoCIRTY.—A lecture on 'Naples excitement was caused by the sudden disappearance of a and Pompeii' was delivered in the Zetland School-Room, young female named Jane Metcalf, who had been in the to the members of the above soeiety on Tuesday evening service of Mr. Harris, 'Blue Bells Inn.' It appeat:s that hot, by the Rev. Charles Bailey, A i .A. The Rev. If. she had left her master's house about 5 o'clock tu the Milburne presided. The lecturer gave a vivid description morning, and was melt on the road to South Church, and of the various works of ancient Roman art which had as she had taken none of her property with her, and had been found embedded in the mins of Pompeii, and which for some days previous been in low splits, it was at once were now deposited in the Neapolitan Museum. He next suspected that she had committed suicide. Nothing took a survey of the house of a Putnpeian individually, further was heard of her until the following Thursday, and afterwards of the town as a whole; and from the data when her body was found by same police-constables and thus acquired proceeded to infer their habits and mode of a man named Trotter, in the river Canoless, near South life, both private and public, which were touched off with Church. A coroner's inquest was held on the body. the singular felicity. Whilst extolling the elegancies of their following day, at Mrs. Dobson's, 'Sun Inn,' Blue Kew, outwardlife, the lecturer could net but lamest the prewhen a verdict of ' Temporary Insanity,' was returned, dominance of vice to an :darning extent, which could be The reason assigned for the deed is that she had been ac- traced to their idolatrous and debasing religion, and conquainted with a man to whom she previously had a sequent ignorance of that only true God, without whose child, and who, under a promise of marriage, obtained aid no nation can prosper, and no town flourish. The from her the sum of £6 which she bad in the Savings' lecturer next gave a sketch of modern Naples, with a few Batik, with which he absconded. of the villages in its immediate neighbouthood renowned BOARD or
Stockton Herald, South Durham and Cleveland Advertiser. — 1873-01-18 (Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, England)

SUICIDE AT SOUTH STOCKTON. Yesterday (Friday) an inquest was held before Mr S. Spry, deputy coroner, on the body of William Tomlinson, saddler and harness maker, of South Stockton, who had been found hanging by the neck in his own house. Deceased was engaged in a profitable business on his own account, and leaves a widow and four children. Evidence was adduced as follows :—Ann Tomlinson said,—The deceased was my husband, and 37 or 38 years old. He has been low in spirits, but not so as to attract my attention. I found him yesterday at seven o'clock in the morning.—John Fisher Holmes, residing in Stevensou-street, South Stockton, carter, said I knew the deceased William Tomlinson.. He was.a saddler.  I have known bin) for six or eight months, having gone into Ids house twice or thrice a week. I never noticed any change in his demeanour until Monday morning last, when he seemed to be very dull, as though having something on his mind. 1 next saw him yesterday morning, about seven o'clock, suspended in the kitchen of his own house. I was knocking at the door, and Mrs Tomlinson came down stairs to open the door. Then it was that she found him. I saw deceased hanging by a halter, ike that produced. I know that deceased had been drinking a little beer lately, but I never saw him drunk. He was quite dead. The rope was fastened on a crook. There was a stool close to him on the left side. His feet were clear of the ground. I had on Monday asked deceased what was on his mind, stud he said that he hoped to be all right again in a few d tys, if he had peace. Dr. Laidler deposed: I was called to deceased's house immediately after the rope was cut. I made an external examination of the body. It had the appearance of having died suddenly. There was no swollen face, nor congested eyes, which attend ordinary hangings. The neck was very loose, and evidently the spine was ruptured, which would be the immediate cause of death. The rupture would be caused by hanging. The neck is very considerably indented by the rope, and the knot was on the left side, immediately under his ear. I know nothing of the previous history of deceased. I always considered him a $ ss dy, quiet man. The body was warm evidently not having been dead long. The stool wltich stood beside deceased was two feet high, and it was  evident that he had adjusted the ro-pe. deliberately, and then sprang ofllit.—The Coroner said, from the fact of Holmes having found deceased in a depressed state on Monday, the jury would not have much difficulty in arriving at a verdict of temporary insanity. The jury concurred in this opinion, and a verdict that deceased committed suicide whilst in a stale of temporary insanity was returned. The jury unanimously resolved that the fees allowed to them should be presented to deceased's widow. Dr. Laidler handed his fee of 21s to the superintea dentof police, and requested him to apply it to the same charitable object.