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The Sun. — 1860-08-01 (London, England)

SUICIDE BY THE MANAGER OF TBS  ROYAL BANK OF LIVERPOOL.  LIVERPOOL, TUESDAY:  The mercantile and banking circles here vras thrown into a state of great consternation to-day, on learning that Mr. Chaffers, who for many years has held the office of manager of the Royal Bank of Liverpool, had committed suicide last night at his residence in Breck-road, by hanging himself. Mr. Chaffers is advanced in years, being upwards of 60, and up to the present time has had the entire confidence of the directors and shareholders in the bank. He was very lame, and suffered from muck bodily infirmity, the result of a paralytic stroke some years since, but regularly came down to the bank in his carriage daily. At the time I write the detailed particulars of the sad occurrence are only imperfectly known, but it appears that for some months past the deceased he! been in an unusually bad state of health, and much depressed, in consequence of the death of a brother' In addition to this, we learn that a short time air a proprietor of the bank expressed dissatisfactioll at the manner in which Mr. Chaffers performed duties, and gave notice of a motion for his dismissal' This proceeding is said to have been suggested by political motives, and was exceedingly hurtful t° the deceased, ho was heard to say that it Wei more titan he could bear. It seems to be generally believed that ill health' death of his brother, and his threatened di a; missal preyed heavily on his mind, and may bay led to the melancholy act we now record. We learn that, as far as the business of .rthe bank is concerned, there will be no difficulty. N1.„1.' Chaffers having left everything in such a state 7 would almost lead to the conclusion that he prepared for his permanent absence.
The Sun. — 1860-08-01 (London, England)

SUICIDE BY TILE MANAGER OF THE .ROYAL BANE. OF LIVERPOOL.  LIVERPOOL, TUESDAY: The mercantile and banking circles here was thrown into a state of great consternation to-day, on learning that Mr. Chaffers, who for many years has held the office of manager of the Royal Bank of Liverpool, had committed suicide last night at his residence in Breck-road, by hanging himself. Mr. Chaffers is advanced in years, being upwards of 60, and up to the present time has had the entire confidence of the directors and shareholders in the bank. He was very lame, and suffered from much bodily infirmity, the result of a paralytic stroke some years since, but regularly came down to the bank in his carriage daily. At the time I write the detailed particulars of the sad occurrence are only imperfectly known, but it appears that for some months past the deceased has been in an unusually bad state of health, and much depressed, in consequence of the death of a brother. In addition to this, we learn that a short time ago a proprietor of the bank expressed dissatisfaction at the manner in which Mr, Chaffers performed his duties, and gave notice of a motion for his dismissal. This proceeding is said to have been suggested by political motives, and was exceedingly hurtful to the deceased, whol was heard to say that it was more than he could bear.  It seems to be generally believed that ill health, the death of his brother, and his threatened dismissal preyed heavily on his mind, and may bare led to the melancholy act we now record. We learn that, as far as the business of the bank is concerned, there will be no difficulty, Mr• Chaffers having left everything in such a state AS would almost lead to th© conclusion that he had prepared for his permanent absence.
The Sun. — 1860-11-28 (London, England)

EXTRAORDINARY SUICIDE AT THE  WAR-OFFICE.  Yesterday morning, at an early hour, an act of self-destruction of an extraordinary character was discovered to have been committed on the premises of the War-office, adjoining the Ordnance Office, in Pall-mall, under the following circumstances :—lt would seem that amongst the employees engaged on the premises of this department of the Government was a man named George Stiller, who had acted as messenger for some time past; he was 47 years of age, and much respected as a good servant. At a few minutes after midnight one of the parties whose duty it is to inspect the premises at night, proceeded to that part of the building known as the Lower Book-room, and there to his horror was found suspended from one of the shelves of a large bookcase the unfortunate man Stiller. An alarm was at once raised, and the body was cut down, and every means used to restore animation, but without avail, and on the arrival of Dr. Miller, of 27, Bing-street, St. James's (who had been sent for and arrived in a few minutes), that gentleman declared life to be quite extinct, and gave his opinion that the man had been dead some four or five hours. The peculiarity of the unfortunate case is, that the deceased was suspended by the meek with a very thin piece of string, the other end of which was tied round one of the shelves of the bookcase, and passed through an opening at the back, used for the purpose of brushing the dust out. Looking at all the circumstances the greatest determination seems to have existed on the part of the unfortunate man in putting an end to his existence. Information was yesterday morning forwarded to Mr. C. St. Clair Bedford, the coroner for Westminster, and an inquest will be held on the body at St. James's Workhouse, Poland-street, where it was conveyed in the course of the morning. At present no cause can be assigned for the commission of the act.
The Sun. — 1860-11-28 (London, England)

EXTRAORDINARY SUICIDE AT THE WAR-OFFICE.  Yesterday morning, at an early hour, an act of self destruction of an extraordinary character was discovered to have been committed on the premises of the War-office,, adjoining the Ordnance Office, in Pall-mall, under the following circumstances :—lt would seem that amongst the employees engaged on the premises of this department of the Government was a man named George Stiller, who had acted as messenger for some time past ; he was 47 years of age, and much respected as a good servant. At a few minutes after midnight one of the parties whose duty it is to inspect the premises at night, proceeded to that part of the building known as the Lower Book-room, and there to his horror was found suspended from one of the shelves of a large bookcase the unfortunate man Stiller. An alarm was at once raised, and the body was cut down, and every means used to restore animation, but without avail, and on the arrival of Dr. Miller, of 27, King-street, St. James's (who had been sent for and arrived in a few minutes), that gentleman declared life to be quite extinct, and gave his opinion that the man had been dead some four or five hours. The peculiarity of the unfortunate case is, that the deceaged was suspended by the neck with a very thin piece of string, the other end of which was tied round one of the shelves of the bookcase, and passed through an opening at the back, used for the purpose of brushing the dust out. Looking at all the circumstances the greatest determination seems to have existed on the part of the unfortunate man in putting an end to his existence. Information was yesterday morning forwarded to Mr. C. St. Clair Bedford, the coroner for Westminster, and an inquest will be held on the body at St. James's Workhouse, Poland-street, where it was conveyed in the course of the morning. At present no cause can be assigned for the commission of the act.
The Sun. — 1860-01-17 (London, England)

MANSION-HOUSE.—George Bull was charged with attempting to commit suicide. Police-constable 569 said—l was on duty on London-bridge on Saturday night, between twelve and one o'clock, when I saw the prisoner kneeling on one of the seats, and leaning forward on the parapet, with his hands clasped, as if in the act of prayer. Suspecting his purpose, I kept close behind him, and soon saw him stand up on the seat, and look over into the river. Suddenly he exclaimed, " Oh, you are there, are you ; I see you, and soon come to you." In a moment he stepped upon the parapet, and was jumping off into the river when I caught hold of his coat and pulled him back. He fell across the parapet, and struggled to prevent me from getting him back to the roadside of the parapet, crying out, " The Lord bids me come, the Lord bids me come, and I must go." He was apparently quite drunk at the time, and when I got him on to the pavement he kicked and plunged, and tried to get away from me, as if he had been mad. I asked some of the bystanders to assist me, but he tried to get hold of the parapet, all the while crying out, " The Lord bids me come, and I must go to him ;" and as they tried to prevent him he seized their fingers, and tried to force them into his mouth. At last I got the assistance of another constable, and then he went quietly to the station. After he got there he said it was all owing to his wife, who, I believe, is in court. The Lord Mayor—How come you to behave in this way, prisoner Prisoner (hanging down his head)—My Lord, I am very sorry; but I was tipsy, and did not know what I was doing. The Lord Mayor—You ought to be ashamed of yourself. Is it known, officer, whether he is habi• tually a drunkard ? Prisoner—No, my Lord, indeed I am not. A gentleman, who gave his name as Coombe, said the prisoner had been in his service for 15 years, and had always been considered as a strictly sober man ; but unfortunately he had had some dispute with his wife, and has appeared to be in a desponding way since. Officer—He told me, my Lord, that ho allows his wife ss. a•week, as he. cannot live with her. Mr. Coombe—l pay him a guinea a-week. He has been a ragged school teacher, and bore a very high character there. Prisoner—Yes, I was superintendent ; but my wife has been the source of great trouble to me, and I got into a low way; and when she went and told the people (crying) that I was robbing my master what was I to do ? The Lord Mayor told him he need not fear anything his wife might say while he possessed the confidence of his employer ; and feelingly warning him to be more careful for the future discharged him from custody.
The Sun. — 1860-01-17 (London, England)

MANSION-HOUSE.—George Bull was charged 1 with attempting to commit suicide. Police-constable 569 said—l was on duty on London-bridge on Saturday night, between twelve and one o'clock, when I saw the prisoner kneeling on one of the seats, and leaning forward on the parapet, with his hands clasped, as if in the act of prayer. Suspecting his purpose, I kept close behind him, and soon saw him stand up on the seat, and look over into the river. Suddenly he exclaimed, " Oh, you are there, are you ; I see you, and I'll soon come to you." In a moment he stepped upon the parapet, and was jumping off into the river when I caught hold of his coat and pulled him back. He fell across the parapet, and struggled to prevent me from getting him back to the roadside of the parapet, crying out, " The Lord bids me come, the Lord bids me come, and I must go." He was apparently quite drunk at the time, and when I got him on to the pavement he kicked and plunged, and tried to get away from me, as if he had been mad. I asked some of the bystanders to assist me, but he tried to get hold of the parapet, all the while crying out, " The Lord bids me come, and I must go to him ;" and as they tried to prevent him he seized their fingers, and tried to force them into his mouth. At  last I got the assistance of another constable, and then he went quietly to the station. After he got there he said it was all owing to his wife, who, I believe, is in court. The Lord Mayor—How come you to behave in this way, prisoner ?  Prisoner (hanging down his head)—My Lord, I am very sorry ; but I was tipsy, and did not know what I was doing. The Lord Mayor—You ought to be ashamed of yourself. Is it known, officer, whether he is habitually a drunkard ? Prisoner—No, my Lord, indeed I am not. A gentleman, who gave his name as Coombe, said the prisoner had been in his service for 15 years, and had always been considered as a strictly sober man ; but unfortunately he had had some dispute with his -wife, and has appeared to be in a desponding way since. • Officer—He told me, my Lord, that ho allows his wife ss, a-week, as he cannot live with her.  Mr. Coombe—l pay him a guinea a-week. He has been a ragged school teacher, and bore a very high character there.  -Prisoner—Yes, I was superintendent ; but my wife has been the source of, great trouble to me, and I got into a low way; and when she went and told the people (crying) that I was robbing my master what was I to do ? The Lord Mayor told him he need not fear anything his wife might say while he possessed the confidence of his employer ; and feelingly warning him to be more careful for the future discharged him from custody.
The Sun. — 1860-01-05 (London, England)

APPALLING SUICIDE.—About 3 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon a fine young woman, 19 year, of age, destroyed herself by leaping down a coalpit near the Bilstonroad, on the eitskirts of Wolverhampton. The pit is in Messrs. Dodd and Williamson's colliery, and near that down which a man recently fell, owing to its being improperly fenced. The victim of love and jealousy in the present ease was named Illicebe Davis. A few minutes before 3 o'clock on the day above yarned she called at a cottage occupied by an aged couple close by the shaft down which she was about to preCipitate herself; apparently very lunch agitated. Pulling a handkerchief from her neck, she handed it to the aged inmates, saying, " Give this to Jack, for I shall never see him again." She then ran to the pit month, and climbing over the fencing surrounding it cast herself headlong down the shaft, which has been disused for sores time, and is upwards of 90 yards deep. A large concourse of people speedily assembled, and information having been sent to the principal police-station at Wolverhampton, Inspector Corden end a body of policemen proceeded to the spot. Owing to the existence of foul air in the shaft, a number of precautions—such as throwing down quicklime and placing air troughs—bad to be taken before any attempt could be made to recover the body.' At last, after 8 o'clock in the evaning, an Old.rreiner named Russell, having been fastened to a chain, was lowered down byhand ; and, sleaching the body of the poor girl to another, it was brought to the surface. Russell himself nearly fell a victim to his exertions, for when brought up he was (mite insensible, and friction and other means had to be used for nearly three-quertere of an hour before he could be restored. There is no doubt that the poor girl destroyed herself in a laroxysm of jealousy, owing to her lover having taken another young woman to a dance. Tie body was removed to a neighbouring public-house, and an inquest will be held on it to-day (Thursday). [
The Sun. — 1860-08-21 (London, England)

STRANGE SUICIDE.—Some men cannot execute so melancholy an act as that of suicide without eccentricity. An instance of this was afforded on Monday last at Lecure, near Havre. A cap Was seen in the water with a string of corks around it, and a label upon which was written, " Pull the string, lam at the end of it!" The string was pulled, and sure enough there was the late wl iter of the label, with a paper, detailing the cause of his having made away with himself, carefully corked up in a bottle in his pocket, with his name and address, "Francois Foliot, of Vandrimare." FaRADaY.—His love of knowledge is so pure that it is the same thing to him whether any addition to the stock is made by himself or somebody else. Very great men, such as he is now, cannot afford to let lesser men do all they can, and to help them to do it, without an uneasy thought about their own position and credit ; but it is a test of a man's real greatness whether he is aware of this, or whether he is still subject to a jealousy which he might have left behind long ago. The highest man of all is he who does not consider the thing, one way or another, but simply rejoices in something being gained, and does not care about who has the credit of it, himself or another. Probably Faraday does not care. He certainly- never stops to discuss it; never stoops to urge any personal claim ; never wastes precious thought and time in settling his own position, or calculating his own greatness. But he always has leisure and patience for other people's claims. He has sympathy for every new success, and the most winning respect and tenderness for every modest and sensible effort in that direction. What his power of sympathy is appears in his lectures to every class of persons. No treat that can he offered can tempt scientific men to forego a lecture of Faradays, while children, when he addressee them, understand all he tells them, or can go up to him afterwards to ask him to settle their difficulty. The same simple hearty symyathy is always ready in his heart for the child who is trying for the first time to • cern invisible things, and for the discoverer who is treading on his heels in his own path. Thits does he justify the view which excited Sir H. Davy's smile—that _ the spirit of the philosopher should be amiable and liberal.—Once a Week.  ;.~ :, .•.
The Sun. — 1860-07-26 (London, England)

HEALTH OF LONDON DURING THE WEEK.  (From the Registrar-General's Report.)  In the week that ended last Saturday the number of deaths registered in London was 975. For the corresponding -weeks of the ten years 1850-59, the average number of deaths is found, with correction for increase of population, to be 1156. The result of the comparison is satisfactory ; for the actual number of deaths in last week was less by 181 than the estimated number. The deaths from small-pox were not more than 11. There ►ere 51 from measles ; 4 of which occurred in the Belgrave subdistrict, 3 in St. Mary (St. George-in-the-East), 4 in the Leather-market, Bermondsey, and,3 in:the East subdistrict of Green: wick. There were 32 from scarlatina ;4 of which occurred in Poplar. Diarrhoea exhibits a slight increase, for it was fatal in the two previous weeks in 12 and 21 cases respectively, last week in 32. There were also 2 deaths from cholera, viz., that of a woman aged 22 years, on the 16th inst., at 42, Wellington place, Mile-end Old-town ; and that of a woman aged 55 years, on the same day, at 22, Tottenham-place, Tottenham-court-real, from cholera (15 hours) convulsions. A boy aged 3 years died from burns received by lucifer matches. A captain, R.N., aged 58 years, died from " coup de soleil (8 years), hemiplegia (1 year), hypertrophy of the heart." A private soldier killed himself by jumping from a window of the Grenadier Guards' Hospital, and a corporal of the Royal Artillery at Woolwich also committed suicide by throwing himself from a window 45 feet from the ground. Last week the births of 809 boys and 827 girls, in all 1636 children, were registered in London. In the ten corresponding weeks of the years 185059 the average number was 1530.
The Sun. — 1860-03-03 (London, England)

DESPERATE SUICIDE AT KENTISH TOWN.— Yesterday morning a most desperate act of suicide was perpetrated by Mr. John Kemp, poulterer and cheesemonger in an extensive way of business, of Moreton-terrace, Kentish •town-road. Mr. Kemp, who had had a very restless night, left his bed about five o'clock to go to New • gate-market, as usual. Some time after one of his e;npkyes, on going into the back kitchen, found the unfortunate man weltering in a pool of blood, with his throat cut in a shocking manner. Mr. H. Reeve, surgeon, of Moreton-terrace, and other medical men, were sent for and promptly arrived, and pronounced life extinct. The wound was a desperate one, completely severing:the windpipe, and had been inflicted by a penknife, which was found near the body. No cause could be assigned for the committal of the rash act. A meeting of the Bank of Egypt was held yesterday, Mr. W. Tits, in the chair, when the report was adopted unanimously, and a dividend declared for the year 1859 of 7 per cent, free of income-tom. The business of the bank was announced to be steadily increasing, and the commercial relations between Egypt and this country to be generally growing in importance. A satisfactory movement has taken place in the exchange, the rate, which on the 30th of June last was 98 tot (97t being par), baying fallen to 95 to 1 on the Ist of December, or 3 per per cent. in favour of the bank. There has since been a aartial action to 96. The management was stated to be pruiently and carefully conducted, the directors especially desiring to have a safe and not speculative business. The bank con. tinues to enjoy good credit in Egypt, and to receive the support of the Government. The new branch at Cairo answers extremely well, the profit in the second half of 1859 having exceeded £4,000, against about £l,lOO in the previous six months. Measures have been taken for reducing the expenditure, which is still high, but not relatively so, considering the climate and other circumstances. Allusion was also made to the treasury bonds issued by the Egyptian Government, which had led to the report of the bank having made a loan to the Pacha. Some of these bonds are still held, but not to a large amount, and it was mentioned that they are considered an undoubted security, and that not only have they been punctually met on falling due, but occasionally have even beet2._paid in advance.
The Sun. — 1860-03-03 (London, England)

DESPERATE SUICIDE AT KENTISH TOWN.— Yesterday morning a most desperate act of suicide was perpetrated by Mr. John Kemp, poulterer and cheesemonger in an extensive way of business, of Moreton-terrace, Kentish •town-road. Mr. Kemp, who had had a very restless night, left his bed about five o'clock to go to New • gate-market, as usual. Some time after one of his employes, on going into the back kitchen, found the unfortunate man weltering in a pool of blood, with his throat cut in a shocking manner. Mr. 11. Reeve, surgeon, of Moreton-terrace, and other medical mon, were sent for and promptly arrived, and pronounced life extinct. The wound was a desperate one, completely severing"the windpipe, and had been inflicted by a penknife, which was found near the body: No cause could be assigned for the committal of the rash act. _  _ -A meeting of the Bank of Egypt was held yesterday,in the chair, when the report Mr. W. Tito, M.P., was adopted unanimously, and a dividend declared for the year 1859 of 7 per cent. free of ineome•tax. The business of the bank was announced to be steadily increasing, and the commercial relations between Egypt and this country to be generally growing in importance. A satisfactory movement has taken place in the exchange, the rate, which on the 30th of June .last was 98 to (971 being par), having fallen to 95 to 4 on the Ist of December, or 3 per per cent. in favour of the bank. There has since been a partial action to 96. The management was stated to be prudently and carefully conducted, the directors especially desiring to have a safe and not speculative business. Tho bank con • tinues to enjoy good credit in Egypt, and to receive the support of the Government. The new branch at Cairo answers extremely well, the profit in the second half of 1859 having exceeded £4,000, against about £l,lOO in the previous six mouths. Measures have been taken for reducing the expenditure, which is still high, but not relatively so, considering the climate and other circumstances. Allusion was also made to the treasury bonds issued by the Egyptian Government, which had led to the report of the bank having made a loan to the Pacha. Some of these bonds are still held, but not to a large amount, and it was mentioned that they are considered an undoubted security, and that not only have they been punctually met on falling due, but occasionally have even been paid in advance.