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The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — 1842-08-23 (Liverpool, Merseyside, England)

BUSINESS OF PARLIKMENT.-The Commons' Votes, re. Bradshaw, hence for New Y rk. On 10th August, off Tuskar, we need not say that the past week has been one of td • grea e- upon the free market by the payment of d t u y, prevents any ter, at several gallant and successful attacks on the enemy ner, " Yes, if you please," and pay' th d ' • f mg e a mission ee, laid waste, while many houses in the immediate vicinit f y 0 cording the proceedings of the last session, show that there spoke the Siam, from Liverpool for China pression. Harvest is progressing rapidl • ) over the kingdom, and, on the coast of Java and in the Eastern Seas. He thus 6d., proceeded up the staircase. It will be recollected that the fire have been t • ma enally injured. Among these were have been presented 236 private bills, of which 178 • received Golden Fleece, hence for Bahie, was spoken in lat. 8, long. 23, so far as any of the produce of the present c • mprovement i , aes etween rop has appeared, its ' n our trade for the present • the s I b acquired, in the exercise of an observant mind, a knowledge ever since the melancholy suicide of Margaret Boyce, and the back of the houses of Mr. Peplow, surgeon, 13, Totten- the royal assent, and 58 negativ d e • Of those passed, 96 out 36 days United States hence f quality is in every respect most sat' f t , or New York , was spoken 9th August, in little is dein ' g, and prices, especially of Wheat is ac ory. At to-day's market • Tuesda dt d • so yan o- ay are therefore quite limited, and in most that of the youth who destroyed himself in the same fri h gt- ham-court-road ; Mrs W*lk* b i ie, straw- onnet-maker, No. d .1 concerne rat ways, 14 piers, Scc., 13 incl aud Flour, are so instances at somewhat lower prices. of the localities of onr own eastern empire, and also of China, osures, 12 harbours, at. 52, long. 14 , irregular, that we make no material alt ' ful manner a few weeks after d th C. war s, e ity Lands Com- 14 • M P 1 * , r. a mer. perfumer, No 15 . . , Mr. Kyezer, clock- erabons in our quotations. There was a fair attendance of local buyers, but in conse._ _ and 9 divorces. Vesper, Hicks; Vivaei C ous, ant, and Lightning Le S , ceur, hence and have merely to remark that the value of everY article still which entitles his remarks to the consideration due to the • mittee have directed that one man should 1 a ways be on guard maker, No. 16 M ; . r. Johnson, shoemaker, N 1" o. d ; and Mr. A 1 at Palermo quence of the • still unsettled state of the '1 b • neig 1 outing menutends downwards '1 M I . sew . ea would meet a read - sal • 3' • eat 26s to opinions rather of the pra t. 1 c ica man than of the theorist. in the gallery at the to d t p, an wo persons are appointed, one Watchor ' • n s wine vaults, No. 19, at the corner of T d u Or-
The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — 1842-05-13 (Liverpool, Merseyside, England)

FRENC II MURDERER.—Dujardin, the gendarme stationed at Camhrai, who, on the 27th December last, shot through the heart and killed the widow Thezin, to whom he had been engaged to be married, and afterwards attempted to commit suicide was, on Friday last, brought to trial before the Court of Assizes for the department of the Nord. The facts of the marriage having been fully agreed upon, the contract signed, and the publication of the banns having been made with the assent of the family of the widow, who had agreed that Dujardin should have the guardianship of her two children by her former husband, and also of his having killed his intended in the manner already mentioned, and then attempted to destroy himself, were fully proved, and, indeed, admitted by Dujardin himself. But, in his defence, he stated, that as the day of marriage approached, the relations of Madame Thezin interfered to prevent it, and endeavoured to fill her mind with prejudice against him. On Christmas Day she was so depressed, he said, by the opposition to her wishes, that she declared her resolution to destroy herself. He, as he asserted, resisted this determination till the 27th, when, after having dined and sent her children hack to school, she renewed her melancholy proposals, and at length declared that her resolution was fixed, adding that if he really loved her, he would die with her. Upon this he went to his barracks and got two pistols, one. belonging to the service, and the other a pocketpistol. these they went up to her chamber, where, after writing the letter of adieu to his lieutenant, recommending to his care the orphan of the widow, and his own horse, they embraced each other for the last time, and each taking a pistol, levelled at the breast of the other and fired. His own ball told, and Madame Thezin dropped down dead. Her tire, however, missed, and thereupon he attempted to destroy himself, but did not succeed. Dujardin's account was, in many points, contradicted. M. Ducange, the notary, who had drawn up the marriage contract, deposed that on the 21st of December, Madame Thezin desired him to annul the contract, for she was determined not to marry again, as her heart was not engaged. Dujardin also admitted that on the 22d he received a letter from her, desiring him not to come to her house again, as she could not love him, and everything was at an end between them ; but this he attributed to the influence of her brother, who was against the marriage. This the brother, who appeared as a witness, positively denied. The trial lasted till half-past eleven at night, when the jury returned a verdict of guilty of murder, but without premeditation, and with extenuating circumstances ; upon which the court sentenced the prisoner to hard labour at the hulks for 20 years. Dujardin has appealed to the Court of Cessation.
The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — 1842-04-22 (Liverpool, Merseyside, England)

WRECK.—Tha ship Beulah, of 578 tons register, Captain Grieves, belonging to this port, from London for Bengal, with 240 troops, which went on shore on the sands near Dungeness, is still stranded, all exertions to get her off having proved unavailing. She has received much damage, and is now being unrigged, and part of her stores and baggage belonging to the troops has been taken out. The troops were on Saturday marched to Hythe barracks, and the stores and baggage have been deposited, under guard, in warehouses, at the George Inn, Lydd, to await orders from the government for their removal. MR. WILLouGnnY WErss.--It will be perceived by an announcement elsewhere, that Mr. Willoughby Weiss (the son of a respected townsman, Mr. Weiss), who has been studying in London and Paris, under Mr. Balfe, is about to appear at a concert at Lassell's Rooms, on the sth May. We have heard, from very excellent authority, that Mr. Willoughby Weiss exhibits the most gratifying promise of being one of the finest bass-singers the country has for years produced. Mr. Balfe, Madame Balfe, and Mr. Henry Dodd, will give their valuable assistance. Mrs. St. Albin will play upon the occasion.  On yesterday morning week a man named Isaac Jackson, the son of a fruiterer in Castle-street, Shrewsbury, was observed by a watchman to throw open his window, and point by signs to a hole in his throat, a wound in the windpipe preventing any other kind of appeal. It was then found that he had attempted suicide, but repenting as soon as the attempt was made, had called for aid to undo his own deadly work. He was highly delighted at hearing that his life might be saved. He had formerly been a waiter at the Lion Inn, and afterwards kept a ;ort of boarding-house in Liverpool, till his wife absconded with another man to America. This blow, together with another of a different description inflicted by the same worthy creature (with a poker on his head), had unsettled the poor man's reason, anel,he hadbeen subserently an inmate of Lancaster Asylum. MR.
The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — 1842-08-30 (Liverpool, Merseyside, England)

MELANCHOLY SUICIDES.—Last Monday morninga young man, named James Thompson, (said to be assumed,) private in the 6th Carbineers, which arrived in this town on Friday last, put a period to his existence by blowing out his brains. The facts connected with the melancholy transaction are as follow :—Deceased and his companion, named John Yonng, slept together on the night previous, and both were perfectly sober when retiring to rest. About four o'clock in the morning, Young arose and left deceased in bed, and about six o'clock returned to awaken him. He refused to get up, stating that he was very unwell. The stable call having been sounded, he did not appear at his post, and on Serjeant Quin proceeding to inquire the cause of his delay, he gave the same excuse. Shortly after, another soldier entered deceased's room and, observing some marks of blood on the floor, suspected that all was not right, and returned to the yard for another man, to came and look at Thompson. They found the unfortunate young man lying on his bed quite dead. On his breast lay his carbine, on the trigger of which rested his finger. The muzzle of the carbine was placed in his mouth, and in that position it was thought the poor suicide had terminated his existence. The ball was discharged into his mouth, passed through his head, and entered the wall on the opposite side of the room, where it was found. His face was burst open by the shot, and presented a very shocking and mutilated appearance. Deceased was a young man, aged 22 years, and bore a most excellent character. The only cause which we have heard assigned for the rash and premeditated act was, that deceased, who is said to be a native of Belfast, applied to some of his friends, shortly after his arrival, to purchase his discharge, as he wished to quit the service. His friends refused to comply with his request, and he was heard afterwards to say that he would never trouble them again.
The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — 1842-11-18 (Liverpool, Merseyside, England)

SPLENDID PRESENT TO THE PROVOST AND TOWN COUNCIL OF EDINBURGII.—Last week, a packet, containing several of the most beautiful specimens of needle-work, in the shape of night-caps, that were ever seen, were forwarded, per post, to the above distinguished personages by a number of young ladies resident in London, as a small tribute of their admiration of the conduct displayed on her Majesty's visit to " Modern Athens.!'  MYSTERIOUS CIRcumsTANCE..:—FLYmount, Nov. 14.— On Friday evening, between six and seven o'clock, John Burt, a deaf and dumb lad went to the Lambhay Point to observe the state of the weather, it being the intention of his master, the skipper of a trawler, to go to sea the next morning, should the weather be favourable. After remaining there a short time, he returned in a very agitated state, and by his gestures and entreaties induced a boatman to go back with him to the point, explaining by the way, in a manner intelligible to those who knew him, that some person had jumped overboard. The boatman, however, could perceive no indication of such an event, and this caused still more distress to the poor boy. He afterwards informed his father, an honest fisherman, that while standing on the point he observed a strange young man, about twenty years of age, in a retired part, apparently watching until the place should be deserted. The stranger then took his watch from his waistcoat pocket, observed the time, replaced it, and, first gazing intently on the moon, thrust his hands firmly in his side pockets, ran down the slope, jumped on a low wall, and fell face downwards on the steep rocks, upon the edge of which the wall is built. The boy Burt immediately leaped upon the wall, and clambering down the rocks went half into the water, and was just in time to seize the other by the collar of the coat. The suicide, whose forehead and cheeks were bleeding profusely, gnashed his teeth at his intended preserver, and with a menacing aspect compelled him to desist from his humane endeavours, lest his own life should be forfeited in the contest. The stranger sank near the rocks, and rose again out of _reach, sank once more, and then disappeared. Ile was dressed in a peaked cap, with a leather strap beneath the chin, a pilot coat, and black trousers, and wore a silver guard to his watch. Boatmen have been since employed creeping for the body, but hitherto without success, and from the inequality of the ground, it is not likely to be recovered until the tides fall off.  ON A
The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — 1842-02-15 (Liverpool, Merseyside, England)

GENERAL BUZEN.—A letter from Brussels, of the Gth instant, in the Debats, says—" It appears that Gen. Buzen, in committing suicide, gave way to the presentiments which affected him. Ile had an impression on his mind that he shouid not see the end of 1842. This was, say his old comrades, his unlucky number. twenty years ago he spoke of his death as certain to happen at the age of 42, and when he had attained that age he regarded as certain his death in the year 1842. lam able to guarantee to you the following anecdote on this subject months ago, when dining at the table of the Dutch minister, he had next to him Sir H. Seymour, the British ambassador. The conversation turned upon presentiments. Sir H. Seymour spoke of them laughingly, but Gem Buzen saidseriously that he believed in them. 'At the age of 19, said he, three times in a dream I saw my tomb, and the figures 42 were upon it. For a long time I supposed this to be an indication that I should die on attaining my 42nd year. I have passed that age, and nothing can remove from my mind the idea that the year 1842 will be that of my death. Sir H. Seymour was so struck with the air of conviction with which General Buzen expressed himself, that on reaching home he made a note of the conversation. On the 3rd instant, on hearing of the death of the General, he related to several persons this singular occurrence. Three years ago the General had a violent attack of gout, and his physician had serious apprehensions for his life. The General, on the contrary, was perfectly tranquil, and said he should not die then, and had still three years to live. His physician, Dr. Tallois, was acquainted with the dream which had produced so deep an impression upon the mind of the General, who had also frequently spoken of it to his aide-de-c.anr. It is, moreover, asserted that the letter, which was received by the latter, Commenced with an allusion to the presentiments of the General.
The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — 1842-02-15 (Liverpool, Merseyside, England)

GENERAL BUZEN.—A letter from Brussels, of the 6th instant, in the Debats, says—" It appears that Gen. Buzen, in committing suicide, gave way to the presentiments which affected him. lie had an impression on his mind that he should not see the end of 1842. This was, say his old comrades, his unlucky number. Twenty years ago he spoke of his death as certain to happep At the age of 42, and when he had attained that age he regarded as certain his death in the year 1842. 1 sin able to guarantee to you the following anecdote on this subject months ago, when dining at the table of the Dutch minister, he had next to him Sir H. Seymour, the British ambassador. The conversation turned upon presentiments. Sir H. Seymour spoke of them laughingly, but Gen. Buzen said seriously that he believed in them. At the age of 19, said he, three times in a and figures 42 were upon it. For dream I saw my tomb, a long time I supposed this to be an indication that I should die on attaining my 42nd year. I have passed that age, and nothing can remove from my mind the idea that the year 1842 will be that of my death.' Sir H. Seymour was so struck with the air of conviction with which General Buzen expressed himself, that on reaching home he made a note of the conversation. On the 3rd instant, on hearing of the death of the General, he related to several persons this singular occurrence. Three years ago the General had a violent attack of gout, and his physician had serious apprehensions for his life. The General, on the contrary, was perfectly tranquil, and said he should not die then, and had still three years to live. His physician, Dr. Tallois, was acquainted with the dream which had produced so deep an impression upon the mind of the General, who- had also frequently spoken of it to his aide-de-camp. It is, moreover, asserted that the letter, which was received by the latter, commenced with au allusion to the presentiments of the General.
The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — 1842-11-22 (Liverpool, Merseyside, England)

ROBBERY AND ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.—On Monday last, as the son of Mr. Armitage, machine-maker, of Ramsey, was returning home between eleven and twelve o'clock, he perceived a light in a carpenter's shop adjoining his father's premises, occupied by Mr. Carter, of Bury, and feeling surprised that he should work so late, crept to the door and peeped in, and saw a man named Cowling, of Wistow, biking down different articles in the shop for the purpose of removal. On seeing this, young Armitage quietly left, went home, and procured the assistance of his father. They both returned, and on opening the shop door the light was immediately extinguished by Cowling, whom the elder Armitage proceeded to take hold of. Cowling made a most determined resistance, and drew a clasp-knife, with which he threatened and did actually cut Mr. Armitage on the forehead ; but the son being close to him he took the knife from Cowling's hand. Cowilng tried by kicking and other means to release himself from the iron grasp of Mr. Armitage, but all to no purpose. Whilst the struggle was going on the son had fetched the constable of Bury. and the prisoner was at length taken to the Green Dragon public-house in the village, and there handcuffed. The constable and some other parties sat up with him all night, and in the morning the prisoner was asked to have some bread and cheese, to which he consented. His handcuffs being removed, be appeared to sharpen his knife several times, occasionally eating small pieces. On the landlady turning her head, she saw the prisoner's hand at his throat, and having uttered an exclamation the constable's attention was drawn to the prisoner, and he suddenly seized his hand and stayed it. As it was, a large wound was made in Cowling's throat, of great length and considerable depth, but none of the main arteries were severed. The man is likely to recover.—Cambridge Chronicle.  ecrnotielnmtsitteenennapeeptoeidntwedithtotisieupreariliwntaeyn fdr nt mh e Ep r en glli rnidRAILWAY
The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — 1842-11-22 (Liverpool, Merseyside, England)

ROBBERY AND ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.—On Monday last, as the son of Mr. Armitage, machine-maker, of Ramsey, was returning home between eleven and twelve o'clock, he perceived a light in a carpenter's shop adjoining his father's premises, occupied by Mr. Carter, of Bury, and feeling surprised that he should work so late, crept to the door and peeped in, and saw a man named Cowling, of Wistow, taking down different articles in the shop for the purpose of removal. On seeing this, young Armitage quietly left, went home, and procured the assistance of his father. They both returned, and on opening the shop door the light was immediately extinguished by Cowling, whom the elder Armitage proceeded to take hold of. Cowling made a most determined resistance, I and drew a clasp-knife, with which he threatened and did actually cut Mr. Armitage on the forehead ; but the son being close to him he took the knife from Cowling's hand. Cowilng tried by kicking and other means to release himself from the iron grasp of Mr. Armitage, but all to no purpose. Whilst the struggle was going on the son had fetched the constable of Bury. and the prisoner was at length taken to the Green Dragon public-house in the village, and there handcuffed. The constable and some other parties sat up with him all night, and in the morning the prisoner was asked to have some bread and cheese, to which he consented. His handcuffs being removed, be appeared to sharpen his knife several times, occasionally eating small pieces. On the landlady turning her head, she saw the prisoner's hand at his throat, and having uttered an exclamation the constable's attention was drawn to the prisoner, and he suddenly seized his hand and stayed it. As it was, a large wound was made in Cowling's of thethroat, main arteries were severed. Th of great length and considerable depth, but The man is likely to recover.—Cambridge Chronicle.
The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — 1842-10-04 (Liverpool, Merseyside, England)

LES PELERINE CARDINALS.—SOM of these elegant capes are now slightly changed in their form, those called Sidonia being of the latest fashion ; they are enriched with splendid Argonaises embroidery. CoLouns.—They are all of a dark shade, such as chesnuts, violets, maroon, green, dark blues, and purple.  SUICIDE or A CLElWYMAN.—Considerable gloom was caused in the village of Billingham, near Stockton-op-Tees, on Sunday night, the 25th ult., by the melancholy suicide of the Rev. Mr. Gibson, of that place. On that day, after doing the duties in his church at Gillingham, the unfortunate gentleman retired about nine o'clock into the orchard ad. joining his residence, and suspended himself from one of the apple-trees. He was discovered very soon afterwards by a member of his family and immediately cut down. As his feet were ou the ground whilst suspended, and being quite warm, hopes were entertained of his recovery. Medical aid was immediately obtained, but without avail—life was extinct. About two years ago the unfortunate gentleman had a severe nervous attack, from which he appears never to have thoroughly recovered, and of late his manners were irregular, and occasionally dejected.: The day on which the melancholy event occurred his manners were noticed to be very unusual in the pulpit, and from the evidence adduced at the inquest, which was held on the following day, it was satisfactorily proved that the deceased was of unsound mind at the time he .e.ommittedthe sad act, and an unanimous verdict in accord.9ce was given. The dedeased was unmarried, and resided with his mother and sister. This much esteemed family are by this sad event thrown into the greatest affliction.  it it n  FRIDAY, Strtem HER 3o.—Wind E. fresh breed!. Anatvc Yabsley, and &las, Grace, from Dejia— find Fenelia, from Malaga.  Tribune, Orfeur, sailed from Alexandria 23rd August; Valentia, Reid, on the 24th ; and Hampshire, on the 27th, all for Liverpool Allan Bride, Dormells, hence at the Dardanelles Williams; Ellen Clare; Genlia ; and Madame del Laura, hence at Genoa Rover, hence at Cuxhaven Femiscoota ; Vesta, and Champion, hence at Helvoet Wm. Murray, from Buenos Ayres, at Plymouth Bethea, Stewart, hence for Hamburg, at Portsmouth Minerva, Mitchell, hence for Cronstadt, at Tobermorey