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The Sun. — 1855-08-16 (London, England)

BRIDGES. land on the .7th, conveyed Commander Bathurt, R.N.,. 22. North York found the prisoner in bed there. I was in plain clothes, han not another man come to his assistance he e mild 'Majors' Littlebrailes and Wolfe ; Captains Churchill, 23. Royal South Glocester 90. Stifling, &c. quite beaten off. Dividend Amount 24. Royal Carmarthen 91. Galway The Cavershain Stakes of 5 revs each, 2 ft, with 25 and I said to him that I belonged to the police, and came have over-powered witness, and committed the threat- Name of Company. per of Paid. Price -Legge, -McKenna, Rogers, and Smith ; Lieutenants to take him into custody for being concerned, with ened aot of selndestruction. His shirt was torn off hie Annum. Share. Blnnte, Munro, Rice, Lestrange, Waddilowe, and• ald . 95 South Devon 92. Wicklow added. Straight run in. Three quarters of a. mile. Leicester 93. Roscommon (11 subs.) others in stealing a sum of money in bank notes in the back, but they succeeded in putting on his trousers, and X s. d. X 5. d. Walker ; the Rev. Mr. Freeman, Assistant-Surgeons hth.• Northumberland 94. Clare , _ month of July last, and that I was also informed that conveying him to the police-station. Alder and Favey, and 215 non-commissioned officers 28. sth Middlesex . 95. Londonderry Mr. H. Lewis's Helena, 3 yrs, est 101 b - (Ashmall) 1 Hungerford - ........ _ - - 12 he had been found recently cleating with a 20/. note, In answer to thechargethe prisoner said-I went down Southwark ...... •... - 100 0 0 - Mr. Lawrence's Bright Phoebus, 5 yrs, Bst 51b and privates of various regiments, invalids. Besides the 29. Royal South Lincoln 96. Roes, &c. (cbeegan 2 part of that robbery, on which charge a publican named the steps on purpose to drown myesla and I pulled off Wirth New of 7% p.c. 1/. per cent. 50 00 . - passengers already reported who left by the Alma screw 30. Hertford 97. King's Own Light In' 0 Foley was in custody. Ha said, "I know nothing at all all my clothes except my shirt, so that no one should be ern° .•• - too 0 0 - en steam transport for nlalta on the Bth, for England, 31. Royal Monmouth fantry Mr. Powell's. Plausible, 4 re, 7st (Prior) 0 b- . limo Old Ann. of 81. 11. 14s. Bd. ,60 0 0 - 32% . Captain Peel, R.N., invalided from the trenches before 32. Royal Flint 98. King's County The following also ran :-Little Gerard, Le Juif, a out it. I knew nothing of what you are talking of. able to save me. Before I left home I made up my mind oaleltw.. .e.it.t.0..0.r.7./.. te tos. 4d. 40 0 0 , 28 965. •70 10 3 -21 U Sebastopol, also embarked at Malta. 33. Royal Wiltshire 99. Wexford Pretty Girl, and Rifleman. I don't think you know what you are talking about your- to commit suicide, and I wrote a letter, leaving it at home, Ofuixtth The Catneon, English brig in the French transport 34. 2,1 Derby 100. Royal Dublin City Betting-5 to 2 agst Plausible, 3to 1 agst Le Juin self. What do you want me for ?" I then repeated what informing my wife and friends that when they read it I
The Sun. — 1855-09-01 (London, England)

PIMLICO.  Isabella Mary Jolly was brought up for final examination at the Westminster police•court, charged with murdering her mother by cutting her throat. There was no further evidence adduced ; and Mr. W. Taylor, the chief clerk, having read over the voluminous depositions of the several witnesses, Mr. Arnold, in due form of law, said, "Isabella Mary Jolly, you stand charged with the wilful murder of Isabella Jolly, your mother. Have you anything to say to the charge ? You are not obliged to say anything unless you think fit, and whatever you say will be taken down and may be used in evidence against you. Have you anything to say ?"  The prisoner, who preserved the same calm deportment which she has exhibited throughout, replied, "Nothing."  Tile accused was then committed for trial at the Central Criminal. Court, and the witnesses were bound over to prosecute. Mr. Lewis,jun., on the part of the accused, pressed the magistrate to take bail for her. He felt that there was one objection which might materially influence the magistrate's mind against the application, which was the circumstance of her having made an attempt on her own life, and having threatened to repeat it ; but if the magistrate would accede to his request the friends by whom she would be taken charge of would give a guarantee to keep so watchful an eye upon her as to prevent the possibility of her committing suicide, and there would be no doubt that she would be forthcoming to meet her trial. This difficulty being overcome, he felt no hesitation in pressing the application strongly, because all the circumstances of the case were such as would tend to acquit the accused of the crime with which she stood charged. He then commented at some length upon the probabilities and improbabilities presented by the evi• deuce, and added, as an additional reason for the prisoner's liberation on bail, that the confinement of a prison was materially injuring her health. Mr. Arnold observed that it was quite sufficient for him to say that he refused to take bail on the grounds first mentioned by Mr. Lewis. The prisoner was then removed. Her mother having been buried since the last examination, she was attired in deep mourning.
The Sun. — 1855-09-01 (London, England)

THE CHARGE OF MATRICIDE AT  PIMLICO.  Isabella Mary Jolly was brought up for final examination at the Westminster police•court, charged with murdering her mother by cutting her throat. There was no further evidence adduced ; and Mr. W. Taylor, the chief clerk, having read over the voluminous depositions of the several witnesses, Mr. Arnold, in due form of law, said, "Isabella Mary Jolly, you stand charged with the wilful murder of Isabella Jolly, your mother. Have you anything to say to the charge ? You are not obliged to say anything unless you think fit, and whatever you say will be taken down and may be used in evidence against you. Have you anything to say ?"  The prisoner, who preserved the same calm deportment which she has exhibited throughout, replied, "Nothing." 2  The accused was then committed for trial at the Central Criminal Court, and the witnesses were bound over to prosecute.  Mr. fewis,jun., on the part of the accused, pressed the magistrate to take bail for her. He felt that there was one objection which might materially influence the magistrate's mind against the application, which was the circumstance of her having made an attempt on her own life, and having threatened to repeat it ; but if the magistrate would accede to his request the friends by whom she would be taken charge of would give a guarantee to' keep so watchful an eye upon her as to prevent the possibility of her committing suicide, and there would be no doubt that she would be forthcoming to meet her trial. This difficulty being overcome, he felt no hesitation in pressing the application strongly, because all the circumstances of the ease were such as would tend to acquit the accused of the crime with which she stood charged. He then commented at some length upon the probabilities and improbabilities presented by the evi• dente, and added, as an additional reason for the prisoner's liberation on bail, that the confinement of a'pr;son was materially injuring her health. Mr. Arnold observed that it was quite sufficient for bim to say that he refused to take bail on the grounds first mentioned by Mr. Lewis.  The prisoner was then removed. Her mother having been buried since the last examination, she was attired in deep mourning.
The Sun. — 1855-02-12 (London, England)

WAR DEPARTMENT.—The two cabinet offices of Secretary of State for War and Secretary at War are now combined, and entrusted to the experienced direction of Lord Panmure, who holds both offices, and directs both departments, until the legislature shall be able to mature a plan for the consolidation of the whole of the military system. In holding those two offices it is scarcely necessary to add that Lord Pantnure will receive only the salary of one. The only other appointment decided upon is that of Mr. Frederick Peel, who removes from the UnderSecretaryship of the, Colonial to that of the War Department. To him will be entrusted the financial business of the department, which he will conduct in the office in Whitehall lately occupied by Mr. Sidney Herbert. He will prepare the estimates for Parliament, and answer in the House of Commons for the War-office, where the general business will be conducted under the able superintendence of Mr. Hawes. It is highly complimentary to Mr. Peel that his business habits have pointed him out at such a moment for selection to this important duty.—Observer. Svicrne. —On Saturday morning considerable sensation wee created in the neighbourhood of the Strand, in consequence of a general report that a gentleman had committed a most determined suicide at the Strand Shooting Gallery, 399, Strand. The deceased, Charles Procter, Esq., bad hue staying at Oliver's Hotel, and went to the gailery for the assumed purpose of shooting at the target. He, however, in a most determined manner blew oat his brains with a pistol. He pat the point of the barrel behind the right ear, and then fired it off. The report drew several persons to the spot, and the deceased was discovered with his head shattered in a shocking manner. The body was removed to Charing. cross Hospital. liWax,
The Sun. — 1855-03-10 (London, England)

SUICIDE FROM FEAR OF A SURGICAL OPERATION. Yesterday afternoon Mr. W. Baker, the coroner, held an inquest at the Suffolk Arms Tavern, Boston-street, Haggerstone, respecting the death of William Smith, aged 52 years. It appeared that deceased was a cabinetmaker, lately residing at 54, Boston-street, Hackneyroad. He had suffered from fistula, and had been under the care of Dr. Curling, who recommended an operation as the only means of relief. Deceased refused, and told his friends that he could not end are the pain, and should some day destroy himself. On Saturday last the deceased took a large dose of laudanum. Medical assistance was sent for, but the deceased expired before the surgeon arrived. The deceased bad written a long letter to a friend, to whom he gave directions as to the disposal of his property and some cash which was due to him from A society. Mr. W. Talbot King, surgeon, of Hackneyroad, deposed that he had examined the body of deceased, and was of opinion that the deceased had died from the effects of laudanum. The jury, in the absence of positive testimony, returned a• verdict of:" Found dead, supposed to have died from the effects of laudanum." THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND NUISANCES REMOVAL BlLL.—Yesterday, an adjourned meeting of deputations, metropolitan and provincial, convened by the Private Enterprise Society, was held at the Freemasons' Tavern, Great Queen-street, in connection with theabove measure, now before a select committee of the House of Commons. A report was real lay the secretary of the committee appointed at the last meeting, which stated that, although additional alterations had been made in clauses 100 and 105 relating to gas and water supply, the same were not sufficient, and the committee therefore recommended a decided oppoi ition to the bill as it now stands. The report was adopted, and after passing various resolutions the meeting separated.
The Sun. — 1855-03-10 (London, England)

SUICIDE FROM FEAR OF A SURGICAL OPERATION.— Yesterday afternoon Mr. W. Baker, the coroner, held an inquest at the Suffolk Arms Tavern, Boston-street, Haggerstone, respecting the death of William Smith, aged 52 years. It appeared that deceased was a cabinetmaker, lately residing at 54, Boston-street, Hackneyroad. He had suffered from fistula, and had been under the care of Dr. Curling, who recommended an operation as the only means of relief. Deceased refused, and told his friends that he could not endure the pain, and should some day destroy himself. On Saturday last the deceased took a large dose of laudanum. Medical assistance was sent for, but the deceased expired before the surgeon arrived. The deceased had written a long letter to a friend, to whom be gave directions as to the disposal of his property and some cash which was due to him from a society. Mr. W. Talbot King, surgeon, of Hackneyread, deposed that he had examined the body of deceased, and was of opinion that the deceased had died from the effects of laudanum. The jury, in the absence of positive testimony, returned a verdict of " Found dead, supposed to have died from the effects of laudanum." THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND NUISANCES REMOVAL BlLL.—Yesterday, an adjourned meeting of deputations, metropolitan and provincial, convened by the Private Enterprise Society, was held at the Freemasons' Tavern, Great Queen-street, in connection with theabove measure, now before a select committee of the House of Commons. A report was real by the secretary of the committee appointed at tEe last meeting, which stated that, although additional alterations had been made in clauses 100 and 105 relating to gas and water supply, the same were not sufficient, and the committee therefore recommended a decided opposition to the bill as it now stands. The report was adopted, and after passing various res,lutions the meeting separated.
The Sun. — 1855-12-04 (London, England)

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.—(This Day.)  THE SUICIDE MANlA.—Elizabeth, Parsons, a young married woman, who appeared in a state of very great exhaustion and debility, and with a face as pale as a spectre, was brought before Mr. Yardley, charged with attempting to commit self-destruction. Thomas Allwood, a police-constable, No. 422 K, stated that on Friday last he saw the prisoner lying on the foot-path, in the Mile-end road, surrounded by a mob of persons, who said she had taken poison. The poor creature was moaning, and in great pain, and he lost no time in conveying her to the London Hospital, where she had ever since remained.  Mr. John Porter, acting resident medical officer of the London Hospital, said the prisoner was brought there on Friday last. Some medicine, and an antidote, was administered to her, which dislodged the contents of her stomach, and she had since been under medical treatment. She appeared to have something which pressed more heavily on her mind than her body, and was in a very depressed state. Mr. Yardley—Were the contents of her stomach analysed ? _ _  Mr. Porter—No, sir. I wish it to be publicly known that people who attempt to commit suicide are amenable to the law. People are being continually brought to the hospital labouring under the effects of poison. Mr. Yardley said there was no direct proof that the young woman had taken poison, and for the want of proof he could not commit he*for trial. Besides she appeared cohavb suffered much al' ,ady, and as her husband was present and would lake home he would discharge her. He was sorry the sui de mania among women was so prevalent. Females another class were almost daily brought before him, , ::111.1arged with attempting to drown themselves in the London Dock, while they were labouring under exciteinent or intoxication, and it was a dreadful state of thtligs. Self-murder was a felony; and to attempt to commit a felony was a misdemeanour, punishable by fine or; mprisonment, or both, Ile bad frequently explaine hat the law was to unfortunate creatures brought be e him. In this ca,ie he would permit the husband`, the prisoner to take her home, and he hoped her na ow escape would be a warning to her.
The Sun. — 1855-12-04 (London, England)

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.--(This Day.)  THE SUICIDE MANlA.—Elizabeth Parsons, a young married woman, who appeared in a state of very great exhaustion and debility, and with a face as pale as a spectre, was brought before Mr. Yardley, charged with attempting to commit self-destruction.  Thomas Allwood, a police-constable, No. 422 K, stated tivit on Friday last he saw the prisoner lying on tho 'toot-path, in the Mile-end.roal, 'surrounded by a mob of persons, who said she bad taken poison. The poor creature was, moaning, and in great pain, arid he loet no time in conveying her to the Loudon hospital, where she had ever since remained.  Mr. John Porter, acting resident medical officer of the London Hospital, said the prisoner was brought there on Friday last. Some medicine, and an antidote, was administered to her, which dislodged the contents of her stomach, and she had since been under me lical treatment. She appeared to have something which pressed more heavily on her mind than her 'body, and was in. a very depressed state. Mr. Yardley—Were the contents of her stomach analysed Mr. Porter—No, sir. I wish it to t, . rso.noty known that people who attempt to commit suicide are amenable to the law. People are being continually brought to the hospital labouring under the effects of poison. Mr. Yardley said there was no direct proof that the young woman had taken poison, and for the want of proof he could not commit her for trial. Besides she appeared tohave suffered much already, and as her husband was present and would take her home he would discharge her. He was sorry the suicide mania among women was so prevalent. Females of another class were almost daily brought before him, charged with attempting to drown themselves in the London Dock, while they were labouring under excitement or intoxication, and it was a dreadful state of things. Self-murder was a felony; and to attempt to commit a felony was a misdemeanour, punishable by fine or imprisonment, or both. Ile had frequently explained what the law was to unfortunate creatures brought befare him. I❑ this caie he would permit the husband of the prisoner to take her home, and he hoped her narrow escape would be a warning to her.
The Sun. — 1855-08-06 (London, England)

THE BIRMINGHAM GAOL CRUELTIES.  At Warwick assizes on Friday the case of Regina v. Austin and Blount was tried before Mr. Justice Coleridge. It was a prosecution instituted by the AttorneyGeneral on the part of the crown against Lieutenant Austin, R.N., late Governor of the Borough Gaol, at Birmingham, for certain cruelties alleged to have been practised towards the prisoners under his care. In all, there were eight indictments ; five against the present defendant individually ; and two against him and Blount jointly ; the latter being at the time surgeon at the gaol, and one against Blount individually for omitting to keep proper books, in compliance with the act of parliament. The whole of the indict ments went before the 'grand jury at the last assizes. At the instance of the prosecution the trial wan traversed by the defendants to these assizes, and moved to the Nisi Prius Court. The circumstances under which this prosecution arose will be in the recollection of our readers. In the month of April, 1853, a boy named Andrews committed suicide in the Birmingham Gaol, and partly in consequence of the evidence elicited at the inquest, it transpired that many acts of cruelty had been committed towards the inmates of the gaol ; the result was that a commission of inquiry was instituted byLord Palmerston, then Home Secretary. The commissioners fat for 13 days ; a great number of witnesses were examined, and some discicsures of a very remarkable cha racter were made, which were reported in the Sun at the time. After various witnesses had been examined, Mr. Justice Coleridge summed up. First, he said, the defendant was charged with the use of illegal modes of punishment, such as the use of the strait jacket and collar and the use of cold water ; and, secondly, with the excessive use of punishments which were undoubtedly lawful if kept within the bounds prescribed by the law. It was no defence that the illegal modes of punishment were in use, neither would even positive orders from any superior authority justify the defendant in the exercise of any illegal act. In case of a verdict of guilty this might have some effect hereafter in meting out the punishment., but it could in no way whatever aflct the verdict to be pronounced. Having laid down the law with great clearness, his lordship went through the evidence most carefully, and the jury, after a brief deliberation, returned a verdict of guilty. On Saturday the crown prosecutions were resumed. The first case taken was a joint indictment against the gaoler and the surgeon, Sir Frederick Thesiger being specially retained for the latter. The second count in the indictment charged that the two defendants did, on the 7th of July, 1852, make an assault upon Samuel Hunt, a prisoner in the Birmingham Borough prison, in binding him with straps in a strait jacket, and forcing in his mouth quantities of salt ; the third count charged with beating and ill-treating, and the fourth with a common assault. The jury found the prisoners not guilty.
The Sun. — 1856-10-06 (London, England)

GUILDHALL.  MORE POISONING.—A decent servant.looking young woman .was placed at the bar before Mr. Alderman Eagleton, charged with attempting to commit suicide. Police constable 120 deposed that on Saturday nigh t he saw the defendant sitting on the steps of the Scotch Chapel, in Coleman-street. On going up to her, he noticed she put her tongue out of her mouth like a person suffering from thirst, and he asked her what was the matter. She replied she had taken poison. She gave the witness a phial bottle marked "poison," and he then took her to Guy's Hospital, where she was attended to by the house-surgeon, but the laudanum she had swallowed was of so weak a nature that no apprehension was entertained of its result. She bought threepennyworth of laudanum, she said, at a druggist's shop, but she refused to say where. On her was found two thimbles and two keys (one that of a beer or cider tap).  The defendant, whose demeanour in the box was very respectful, declined to make any statement as to her name, relations, or occupation, because she did not wish her father to know what she had done.  Mr. Alderman Eagleton addressed her in conciliatory terms, and informed her that as she declined to give her name or address, it would be his duty to remand her from time to time, until she made the necessary dis closures, for until that was done he could not l►berate her. It would be necessary for him to have some gua rantee that the offence should not be repeated before he discharged her. He, however, would give her an opportunity of communicating what was required to the officer in private, and she was allowed to retire with the officer for that purpose.  Up to the time of our report leaving, she had refused to give the required information.