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The Sun. — 1821-02-24 (London, England)

HARVEY A.STON is the name of the gentleman plincipally concerned, which we should-not have mentioned, if it had not been publicly stated. It is not true, as reported, that he had seduced two Daughters of a Nobleman at Itotisiphe had-been on a visit. He had, indeetVinduced one, to elope with him, but was followed immediately and overtaken too soon) and under circumstances that can admit no other reflection on the Lady, but for rash indiscrimination in quitting her father's mansion.— Neither is it true that Mr. I.l.Awrox had committed suicide.—The'followina copy of a Letter from the British Consul at Genoa refutes all the scandalous rumours in question, and places the lamentable event in an authentic shape.—  " British Consulate, Genoa, Feb. 8, 1321.—Mr. Harvey Aston came to reside in this city in -august last ; and on Sun. day the 28th Janway he prevailed upon a young Lady, in whose family' he had been an inmate since his arrival here, to elope, with him. The mother pursued r.nd overtook them at Alessaudria, and prevailed on them to her to Genoa, v.-here they arrived chi Monday night at ten o'clock. Tie being extremely ill, every medical assistance Was called in ; but am sorry to say without effect, as he expired at twelve o'clock on Tuesday night. The deceased having declared -it was his wish that his body should be sent to England, it hai been embalmed, sealed up hi lead, and is deposited in the house of the Protestant burial ground at Carignani, waitingbrders to Messrs. Gibbs and Co., Ins bankers, in what manner it is to be.conveyed.home.  " From the certificates of the physicians and surgeons that attended him, and superintended the opening of his body (which are in my possession), it appears that he died of apoplexy. I thought it proper, fr3in various reports that were in circulation, to desire the physician who attends my family to be present with the other medical mea, and tf., report his opinion to inc, in which he concurs with them. My Vice-Consul has placed my seal of office upon Mr. Aston's effects. " I have the honour to be, your very obedient humble.servant, „ , (Signed) J.
The Sun. — 1821-04-17 (London, England)

LIEVEN.—The Earl of Inrcapoor. arrived at,thePavilion at half past three o'clock this afternoon; and had the honour of an audience of his MAJESTY ; at the close of which, about five o'clock, his Lordship re-ascended' his car.riage, and retfirried' to London.—The KING liaS .not appeared in public to-day. 'HIS MAJESTY'S health continues rernarkcthly good. . .  PRIVATE: AND AUTTIrSTIC CORRESPOI4DENCL'  PARIS, Anti!. 14.—in a city like Paris, which contains more idlers than any other place in Europe, crowds and mobs are easily formed. A stock-broker, a Jew, called IwAN MANUEL, or rather EmAnur.L, was killed in a duel, and on Thursday the Church refused the funeral ceremonies ; in the first place, because he was a Jew ; in the second, because he was -killed in a duel, which the Catholic Church holds now to be a species of suicide. A great mob collected, the church doors were forced, a priest Was obtained, and the funeral service •was performed amidst the cries of " five la Chario!" We hate intolerance, but we think the Archbishop of Paris had good reason to refuse Christian burial to a Jew: however, the mob carried the day, and MANUEL now sleeps, awaiting the first coming of the AlesstAx. The ridicule of these Liberals prevents one being seriously angry with them on many ocmions, for it is pleasant enough to see those .who neither fear. GOD nor honour the KINo create a riot, to force the Church. to grant Christian burial to a Jew !—The', poor Liberals are at present completely aux übais ; their only hope is in the stand of Sardinia against the great Powers of Austria and Russia : but yet it is not well to insult them. We have i seen a mastiff chained, break that chain by repeated efforts, and worry the cowardly wretch that insulted him because he thought there was no danger in it. Let the Ultras look to thetaselvestheir system is as inconsistent with the welfare of France as the doctrines 'of the De.magogues-1789 and- 1793 may again be produced—and they certainly.do all in their power to-produce events,whiCh will be 'fatal to them— they exult in the disgrace of M. DE
The Sun. — 1821-04-21 (London, England)

SUICIDE.—An inquisition was hela, on Thursday:night at the house of Mr. liarris, the sign of the George and. Crown, Broad-street, Bloomsbury, before THOMAS STIRE,INO, Esq./ Coroner for the western division of the Coma!, of Middlesex, on view of the body of Mr. Alex:ander Murray, who shot himself.' After the Jur?' were empanelled and sworn, they proceeded 'V stairs-to view the body, which lay in its clothes otr the'lloor, which ,was covered with blood. it appeared from the view taken that the with which he committed the melancholy at t must have been over+loaded, as it lay -oil th:e floor near the body, .o'e-barrel burst to Pleciejs;, and the pistol hand dreadfully shattered• it, must have put the muzzle of• the pistol;qu•de close to his heart, as the wound on. the le"' lit," • was wider than the mouth of a- quart rt, the heart and the intestines were exposed to v,,"e'd The wadding and part of the clothes were toug h in the body ; but the. halls passed, quite throng: and lodged in the wainscot. From the .evidelie taken before the Coroner, it appeared th t at deceased was a stranger ; came on MMondayo. I t to lodge at Mr. Harris's. Ile had apartu'eilts himself, and had plenty of money to PaY for whathe wanted. On Wednesday night lie caet„. home from a concert, went to bed, ail(' "c4,,g_,nt ting up at•hig-ustialliour next rnorniog. a sei ''he Went up stairs •to his room to call him, whenhie was found as above desc4ibed. On the 7.141.„ was a sealed letter directed to,his father, ---fed • h ray, Esq., Brownlow-street; Holborn, whit-iv.. to the discovery of his family. Also the f°ll °the ing note, in a female hand, lay open 9_l mr, table :---" Miss Hatfield's,. compliments Tecijoe Alex. Murray,' request• he-will in future " was his. visits." The remainder of the letter- co torn•off; on the' back- was written with pert: in his own Itawd-:writiox,.the following lines;c_.... " I am tired of life; there is only one thing can tu,rf peace pod pistol and ball is the only Tenfecly left me. I 4"-cornelii, with'all mankind. In my pticket are two pieces of ; IVY which I wish to he given to Margaret to keep for my sake brooch I wish to be given to James. Adie 3 u ! „TiazAY two "
The Sun. — 1821-11-27 (London, England)

COTTON. The woman Norris was then placed by his side ; she trembled Vio-' lently, and frequently thanked the Rev. CierLtymen for their religious consolations. The whole of the melancholy •preparatioits being completed at 20.rninutes past ei;lit o'clock, the execittioner withdrew the bolt, the drop fell, and thewretched culprits were launched into eternity. Norris and South appeared to suffer considerably. . The concourse. of persons asst.mbled'was immense.  A letter from Havre, in. France, states the occurrence of a singular and tragic 'event in that town. During the time of evening Service, at Notre Dame, a man entered the Chapel Iles Freres, knelt upon the steps of the Altar, said his prayers, and then pulling oat a pistol shot himself in the head. several women in consequence fainted, and a great alarm prevailed. The suicide svgs conveyed to the Hospital, where he was found to be a Serjeant in the Veteran Cannoniers, named Lamothe., He died after two days of dreadful agony, leaving a wife and three children. The motive for the act is not known.  The Spanish Papers state, that a dreadful accident occurred on the 31st of October. A case relative to the Liberty- of the Press was to, be tried before the Tribunal; and, in order. to admit a great number of persons, it was thought advisable to hold the Court. in the Convent of the Franciscans. The Keeper of the Convent intimated his apprehensions, but was not listened to ; the floor soon gave way, and seventy persons were buried in the ruins.  It is with great pleasure we notice the following communication from our correspondent at .Shepton Mallet :—The "trade of this place is so much increased, that all the Mills h the town and neighbourhood are now at work, and vestry was held on Thursday last, to let the workhouse fora manufactory.--(Bath Journal.)  In addition to the many legacies wrt to the diff,Jent public charities by the late Miss Scu FIELD, we have to record a legaey of 631. left to the charity.of poor married worneii lying-hi at their own hous'es, to be'paida. twelvemonth after her death, clear of the legacy,duty.—(Nexcastle. Courant.)
The Sun. — 1864-12-15 (London, England)

MARLBOROUGH-STREET. SINGULAR, APPLICA.TION.—A well-dressed mall, wha had some time been seated in court, suddenly entered the witness box, and addressing Mr Tyrwhitt in a serious tone, earnestly begged to make a statement, which be said Weill be found to contain matters of no common importance' He would be as brief as circumstances would admit. First he must state that he had made the acquaintance soma tune ago of a lady of groat attainments, but of no propertr4 lady who in fact had so far sacrificed herself to her children as to reduce herself to complete indigence. He had meue a vow to her to see her through her difficulties, but beta:4 as far as pacuni try matters wore concerned, somewhat sir t. larly circumstanced, he had suggested that they alleu;„ unite their fates and fortanes, and make a joint effort t" raise themselves into that position in society they were ell' titled to occupy. But he found that he could not marry the lady, as she had a husband, from whom, however, she se separated, but could not get a regular divorce in 0013,5,-; quence of being without funds. They had talked over 'as matter together, and finding that marriage in Ireland 11; a ceremony, in Scotland a declaration, and in England 68 affair of money, had come to the determination to for union which should be binding on each other. At the eel: time they entered into the compact that if they failed 3 raise themselves into a higher position they would corael'd suicide. The drugs were purchased, and they coati heir together; but failing in their object they reconsidered to determination, and had resolved to separate and toes.. tinue to exist. He now begged to hand over to them a,go trate the bottle containing the poison, as a proof that rash resolves had been quite given up. Here the Applicant gave the magistrate soractlans  wr M r paped up in paper. Tyrwhitt—What is this—poison ? I da not see  am required to receive it. Take it to the police. The Applicant continued—This was the first part of iii 4. case. The second was, if possible, of greater importio.cto He was desirous of assistance in raising himself agailli:ito that position he once filled, and which he felt be ought  occupy. Mr Tyrwhitt—What has a magistrate to do with such 9 matter ? is Applicant—lf a gentleman of your large expericllCOl concert with the Earl of Shaftesbury and Sir Edward ton Balwer, men who have studied life, and who are dee!) do skilled in its mysteries, will join with the all powerful Pr ill in this work, I cannot for a moment doubt that theY DA' at once decide on the value to be placed on my mora l dition and intellectual attributes. Mr Tyrwhitt did not appear to think there wow, ,a much difficulty in that matter. He had no time to deco-, to such affairs. He could not answer for the decision any other gentleman, and, as he had no control over the press he must refer the applicant to ite conductors.  The bowed -and r. • orde The bottle,Applicant when examined,etired was found to contain liquid of a pungent character.
The Sun. — 1864-12-15 (London, England)

MARLBOROUGH-STREET. SINGITLAR APPLICATION.—A well-dressed man, wha. had some time been seated in court, suddenly entered the witness box, and addressing Mr Tyrwhitt in a serious tone, earnestly begged to make a statement, which he said Would be found to contain matters of no common importance. He would be as brief as circumstances would admit. First he must state that he had made the acquaintance some time ago of a lady of great attainments, but of no property-4 lady who in fact had so far sacrificed herself to her childrenas to reduce herself to complete indigence. He had me" a vow to her to see her through her difficulties, but being' as far as pecuniiry matters wore concerned, somewhat sited' larly circumstanced, he had suggested that they abegid unite their fates and fortunes, tend make a joint effort to raise themselves into that position in society they were ell" titled to occupy. But ho found that he could not marry ;tie lady, as she had a husband, from whom, however. she was separated, but could not get a regular divorce in consequence of being without funds. They had talked over Ills matter together, and finding that marriage in Ireland vise a ceremony, in Scotland a declaration, and in England an affair of money, had come to the determination to form 3 union which should be binding on each other. At the same time they entered into the compact that if they failed to . raise themselves into a higher position they would commit suicide. The drugs were purchased, and they continued together; but failing in their object they reconsidered their determination, and had resolved to separate and to OW tinue to exist. He now begged to hand over to the magic; trate the bottle containing the poison, as a proof that all rash resolves had been quite given up. Hero the Applicant gave the magistrate something wrapped up in paper. Mr Tyrwhitt--What is this—poison ? I d 3 not Bee am required to receive it. Take it to the police. The Applicant continued—This was the first part of case. The second was, if possible, of greater importanee' He was desirous of assistance in raising himself again into that position he once filled, and which he felt be ought to occupy. Mr Tyrwhitt—What has a magistrate to do with such matter ? Applicant—lf a gentleman of your large experience, in concert with the Earl of Shaftesbury and Sir E lewd 14tton Bulwer, men who have studied life, and who are deeply skilled in its mysteries, will join with the all powerful press in this work, I cannot for a moment doubt that they at once decide on the value to be placed on my moral eendition and intellectual attributes. be Mr Tyrwhitt did not appear to think there wouli much difficulty in chat matter. He had no time to devote. to such affairs. He could not answor fur the decision of any other gentleman, and. as he had no control over the press he must refer the applicant to its conductors. The Applicant bowed and retired. The bottle, when examined, was found to contain some liquid of a pungent character.
The Sun. — 1864-05-02 (London, England)

POLICE INTELLIGENCE—This Day,  DUBLIN, April 30.  Sir Thomas Judkin Fitzgerald, the descendant of a man unhappily notorious in 1798, committed suicide on Tuesday night last by throwing himself into the river Suir, near his own residence, Golden Hills. It appears that he was severely pressed by pecuniary difficulties. He had been in Dublin the greater part of the previous week, it is supposed with the object of effecting an arrangement with some of his creditors. There he was met by several of his friends, who found him in his usual health and spirits. He returned home, and was in Clonmel on Monday. It appears that there was an execution then in his house for a debt of £3OO, and the bailiff, were in possession. He made a last effort to raise this amount on Monday morning, but his solicitor failed to accomplish it, owing to the heavy liabilities under which he laboured. He went home by the train on Tuesday afternoon, having left a letter with his solicitor stating that he should shortly be no more, and indicating where his body would to found. This gentleman immediately communicated with the office of the constabulary, and a telegram was at once sent with imperative orders for the instant arrest of Sir Thomas Fitzgerald. But the precaution was, unfortunately, too late. He wrote similar letters to other friends, and among them was the following to Mr John Massy, justice of the peace :  "Dublin, April 26, 1864.  "My dear Massy,—l have a last request to make of you, and that is that you will on receipt of this go over to Golden Hills and see poor Lady Fitzgerald, my dearly beloved wife, for before you get this I will be no more. God have mercy upon me and my poor family. . . I ask this as a dying request, that you will go at once on receipt of this and see what is best to be done. . . . Igo down to-night on purpose to see my poor wife and family for the last time, and then my body will be found in the weir at that part called the Pig-hole, near Golden Hills. . . . . I again ask you, as a favour, not to desert my family till things are set to rights for them. It is the dying request of your friend,  "
The Sun. — 1864-01-27 (London, England)

MARLBOROUG H-STREET.  IMPUDENT RoßßEßY.—Elizabeth Davey, a cmtermonger, was charged before Mr. Tyrwhitt with the follow. ing robbery:— William Thompson, looking-glass maker, of 39, Tottenham-street, Tottenham Court-I-mei, said that on the previous night he was in the Hope public-house, Tottenham_ street, speaking to a gentleman, And he put his hand into his pocket and took out some papers, and directly after his little girl told him that he had dropped a half-crown in pulling out the papers, and that on her going to pick it up the woman trod on her fingers And then picked up the half-crown and made off. He left the house to look fcr the woman, and on returning to the house asked her ler the half-crown, and on her denying that she had it, he gave her into sustcdy. Rosins Thompson, a little girl, daughter of the prosecutor, said that on her father dropping the half-crown, the prisoner trod on her fingers, kicked the half-crown away, and then picked it up and left the house. She then told her father, who went after the prisoner. In answer to the Chief Clerk the witness said she was positive the prisoner was the woman. Clarke, 160 E, said the prisoner denied having had the half-crown, stating that all the money she had was is. 9d. Prosecutor said that a few minutes before he dropped the half-crown the prisoner offered some oranges in exchange for beer at the public-house, evidently having no money. The prisoner, who had a miserably clad infant in her arms, denied taking the half-crown. Committed for trial,  At the Westminster Police-court a married woman named Marley, the wife of a respectable tradesman in Grosvenorsquare, was placed at the bar, charged with violently assaulting her husband. The quarrel was caused by the father interfering to protect his children by a former wife from the violence of the prisoner. The case was adjourned to enable the parties to come to some settlement.  At the Thames Police Court, this morning, a labourer named Collins was charged with attempting to commit suicide, by jumping into the river. The poor fellow said he had been out of work for a long time, and that had made him careless. The magistrate remanded him for a week to give him time to repent of his folly.
The Sun. — 1864-01-18 (London, England)

THAMES.  ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.—SamueI Benton, formerly a beershopkeeper in Mile-end-road, who has been frequently in custody for assaulting his wife, and fined and imprisoned, was brought before Mr. Woolryoh, charged with attempting to commit self-destruction. Samuel Banks, a police constable, 152 K, said he was called upon last night to a house in Woodhouse-place, Stepney-green, where he found the prisoner on a bed with his throat cut. He conveyed him to the findLond ospita where the wound was dressed. He was direceto keep him in custody. The wife of the prisoner, who appeared to be deeply in affluent affected, said that she left her husband in. his bed for a short time, and when she looked at him again she found a trldyistress, and strange alteration in him and bleeding from the throat. The prisoner, in defence, said he wasinfogrrmeae circumstances, and had latterly been with very little to eat and drink. Yesterday afternoon no met with a few friends who gave him liquor, and it affected him strangely. He was very sorry for what he had done, He promised not to repeat the offence. Inspector Hayes, of the K division, said the prisoner had been very often at this court, and his matrimonial differences had been a fruitful subject of discussion. The prisoner said Jr was getting up a benefit to relieve himself of his difficulties, and had already sold Ns. worth of tickets. He implored of the magistrate to release him. He was extremely sorry. Ile would not think of doing such a thing Noagain.ol ldr. Vrych said he would not part with the prisoner at present, and remanded him for a week.  LORD STANLEY OF ALDERLEY (with a difference !) --La France gravely announces that "M. Stanley, born at Alderley," is to replace the Duke of Newcastle at the Colonitd-office.  lIOLMAN HUNT'S FAMOUS PICTURE, "THE FINDING or THE SAVIOUR IN THE TEMPLE," is again, we are glad to see, publicly exhibited at Messrs. Jennings' gallery, 62, ebeapaide.
The Sun. — 1864-01-18 (London, England)

THAMES.  ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.—SamueI Benton, formerly a beershopkeeper in Mile-end-road, who has been frequently in custody for assaulting his wife, and fined and imprisoned, was brought before Mr. Woolrych, charged with attempting to commit self-destruction. Samuel Banks, a police constable, 152 said he was called upon last night to a house in Woodhonse-place, Stepney-green, where he found the prisoner on a bed with his throat cut. He conveyed him to the London Hospital, where the wound was dressed. He was directed to keep him in custody. The wife of the prisoner, who appeared to be deeply affected, said that she lett her husband in his bed for a short time, and when she looked at him again she found a strange alteration in him and bleeding from the throat. The prisoner, in defence, said he was formerly in affluent circumstances, and had latterly been in great distress, and with very little to eat and drink. Yesterday afternoon he met with a few friends who gave him liquor, and it affected him strangely. lie was very sorry for what he had done. He promised not to repeat the offence. Inspector Hayes, of the K division, said the prisoner had been very often at this court, and his matrimonial differencesprisonerhadsaid h been a fruitful was tig estubLe cut p a b o f discussion.enefi to t The reliove himself of his difficulties, and had already sold 26a. worth of omual dg ins torta tt eh itnokr release adsoei nhgi ms u. elhiae twieakseetxs.treHmeelyimspelrorrye.d ofn tchwe thing again.  _ ... Mr. Woolrych said he would not part with the prisoner at present, and remanded him for a week.  LORD STANLEY OF ALDERLEY (with a differeucel)--La France gravely announces that "M. Stanley, born at Alderley," is to replace tho Duke of Newcastle at the Colonial-office.  HOLMAN HUNT'S FAMOUS PICTURE, " TIIE FINDING OF THE SAVIOUR IN THE TEMPLE," ig again, we aro glai to see, publicly exhibited at Messrs. Jennings' gallery, 62, Cbcapside,