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The Sun. — 1863-06-13 (London, England)

GOLD CUP. 3to 1 agst Backstone (taken) sto 1 bar one (offered)  The Murder and Attempted Suicide in Marylebone.  Last evening Dr. Lankester, coroner for Central Middlesex, held an inquest at the Buffalo's Head Tavern, Marylebone-road, on the body of Charles A. Payne, aged two years and three months, the child of Mary Anne Payne, of 6, Allsopp-place, who is in custody, and stands charged with murdering it by cutting its throat on the night of Wednesday, and with attempting also to commit suicide. The evidence given before the coroner was precisely that given before Mr. Mansfield at Marylebone Police-court, on Thursday, namely, that an, Wednesday evening,' about eight o'clock, the in-. mates of the house in which Mrs. Payne resided heard a loud crash in the back, and on going there found the accused, with nothing on but her nightclothes, lying insensible on the flags. she having precipitated herself from the second floor back window. Mr. Sedgwick, surgeon, of Park place, was called in and found the woman in an insensible stair, and sent her husband and sister, who had then arrived, to get a blanket to wrap her in, and on entering the bedroom to do so they discovered to their horror the body of her child with its head nearly severed from its body, and the large tableknife with which the wound had been inflicted near it. On recovering her senses, the accused confessed having committed the act, and also attempting, in the first place, to commit suicide by taking poison, and subsequently attempting to cut her own throat, and throwing herself from the window. The only cause which could be assigned was that she is enceinte, and has been for some time past labouring under a religious monomania. The accused was not present at the inquest, bat  The jury, after hearing the evidence, unhesitatingly returned a verdict of " Wilful murder" against Mary Ann Payne, for whose committal to Newgate on the charge the coroner made out his warrant.
The Sun. — 1863-06-13 (London, England)

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.  The following appointments were made at the Admiralty yesterday : G. Raymond, master in command, to the Dee ; G. Cork, surgeon, to the Dee; H. R. J. Pearch and Edward B. D. Arey, second masters, to the Dee; George R. Moore and. R. Godden, master's-assistants, to the Dee. N. H. Haswell, assistant-paymastea in charge, to the Dee. Henry S. Ley, master, additional, to the Indus, for the S anspareil. W. D. LongfiAd, assistant surgeon, to the Wye. Mr. C. Dindsay, midshipman, to the Esk.  The Murder and Attempted Suicide in  Marylebone.  Last evening Dr. Lankester, coroner for Central Middlesex, held an inquest at the Buffalo's Head Tavern, Marylebone-road, on the body of Charles A. Payne, aged two years and three months, the child of Mary Anne Payne, of 6, Allsopp-place, who is in custody, and stands charged with murdering it by cutting its throat on the night of Wedneoday, and with attempting also to commit suicide. The evidence given before the coroner was procisely that given before Mr. Mansfield at Maryle bone Police-court, on Thursday, namely, that on Wednesday evening,' about eight o'clock, the inmates of the house in which Mrs. Payne resided heard a loud crash in the back, and on going there found the accused, with nothing on but her nightclothes, lying insensible on the flags. she having precipitated herself from the second floor back window. Mr. Sedgwick, surgeon, of Park-place, was called in and found the woman in an insensible state, and sent her husband and sister, who had then arrived, to get a blanket to wrap her in, and on entering the bedroom to do so they discovered to their horror the body of her child with its head nearly severed from its body, and the large tableknife with which the wound had been inflicted near it. On recovering her senses, the accused confessed having committed the act, and also attempting, in the first place, to commit suicide by taking poison, and subsequently attempting to cut her own throat, and throwing herself from the window. The only cause which could be assigned was that she is enceinte, and has been for some time past labouring under a religious monomania. The accused was not present at the inquest, bat The jury, afrer hearing the evidence, unhesitatingly returned a verdict of " Wilful murder" against Mary Ann Payne, for whose committal to • Newgate on the charge the coroner made out his warrant.
The Sun. — 1863-08-13 (London, England)

SUICIDE MANIA.—Four women were brought up this day, charged with attempting to commit suicide. Three of them, who had undergone a week's imprisonment, were brought up on remand. Esther Duncan, a respectable married woman, 25 years of age, quarrelled with her husband, and attempted to drown herself in the Wapping lock, or entrance, of the London-dock. Mary Flinn, 28, made a similar attempt at the Old Gravel-lane swivel-bridge; and Mary Ann Harris, 34, sought a watery grave at the Glarais.road bridge of the London-docks. Mr. Woolrych said the Rev. Mr. Jephson, a kindhearted and zealous clergyman, who was the chaplain of the Clerkenwell House of Detention, had forwarded him a letter stating that he talked with the three women, and they were very penitent and expressed their sorrow for what they had done. They had also promised not to repeat the attempts on their lives. The prisoners had each been guilty of a very wicked act. It was a sin against Heaven to commit suicide, and the law treated it as an offence of a very aggravated nature to attempt self-destruction. The chaplain had given the prisoners good advice, and he hoped they had profited by it. These continual attempts to commit suicide were very dreadful and shocking and to humanity. One woman quarrelled with her husband and straightway proceeded to the dock entrance ; another, Harris, was intoxicated; and the third, Flinn, was disappointed in obtaining work. He hoped the prisoners would never make such rash attempts on their lives again. lie then ordered them to be discharged. Alice Laybury, aged 30, a married woman, of No. 7, Albion-terrace, White-horse.lane, StepneY, was charged with attempting to drown herself in the Regent's Canal. A young man named Joseph Staley, carpenter, of No. 1, Rhodeswell-terrace, Rhodeswell-road, Stepney, saw the prisoner walk into the canal. The water only reached over her ankles. She hesitated a moment and then plunged into deep water. Staley jumped into the canal after her, and brought her out. She was insensible, and it was some time before she exhibited any signs of life. Mr. Woolrych complimented Staley on his courage, and remanded the prisoner for a week.
The Sun. — 1863-08-13 (London, England)

THAMES.  THE SUICIDE MANIA.—Four women were brought up this day, charged with attempting to commit suicide. Three of them, who had undergone a week's imprisonment, were brought up on remand. Esther Duncan, a respectable married woman, 25 years of age, quarrelled with her husband, and attempted to drown herself in the Wapping lock, or entrance, of the London-dock. Mary Flinn, 28, made a similar attempt at the Old Gravel-lane swivel-bridge; arta Mary Ann Harris, 34, sought a watery grave at the Glamis-road bridge of the London-docks. Mr. Woolrych said the Rev. Mr. jephson, a kindhearted and zealous clergyman, who was the chaplain of the Clerkenwell House of Detention, had forwarded him a letter stating that he talked with the three women, and they were very penitent and expressed their sorrow for what they had done. They had also promised not to repeat the attempts on their lives. The prisoners had each been guilty of a very wicked act. It was a sin against Heaven to commit suicide, and the law treated it as an offence of a very aggravated nature to attempt self-destruction. The chaplain had given the prisoners good advice, and he hoped they had profited by it. These continual attempts to commit suicide were very dreadful and shocking and to humanity. One woman quarrelled with her husband and straightway proceeded to the dock entrance; another, Harris, was intoxicated; and the third, Flinn, was disappointed in obtaining work. He hoped the prisoners would never make such rash attempts on their lives again. He then ordered them to be discharged. Alice Laybury, aged 30, a married woman) of No. 7, Albion-terrace, White-horse-lane, Stepney, was charged with attempting to drown herself in the Regent's Canal. A young man named Joseph Staley, carpenter, of No. 1, Rhodeswell-terrace, Rhodeswell-road, Stepney, saw the prisoner walk into the canal. The water only reached over her ankles. She hesitated a moment and then plunged into deep water. Staley jumped into the canal after her, and brought her out. She was insensible, and it was some time before she exhibited any signs of life. Mr. Woolrych complimented Staley on his courage, and remanded the prisoner for a Week.
The Sun. — 1863-01-26 (London, England)

THE CROWN OF GREECE.—A communication from Brussels of the 22d in the Pays has the following :—" A. new phase has taken place in the negotiations relative to the election of Duke Ernest of Saxe-Coburg to the throne of Greece. The Duke had refused positively, and in fact was in the act of leaving for Germany, when a telegraphic despatch from London induced him to delay his departure for 24 hours. At the same I time were on their way to lirussels Marshal Magnan, charged, report said, with a private mission, and Lord Grey k?) sent by the Queen of England. Both these personages arrived here yesterday, and were at once received by the Sing at the Palace of Lacken, the Duke of SaxeCoburg being present at the interview. The King mentioned the conditions fixed by him 32 years ago for accepting the throne of Greece--conditions not accepted great Powers, but which after events had showne consented tod by be well founded. The Duke, lam informed, in the n to accept conditionally the offers him,madeprovided the letter of King Leopold of May 21, 30, the basis of the negotiations. ThatlBlette should be taken as r declared that the writer, then Prince of Saxe-Coburg, could not accept the was enlarged on diontuhreesr ide of Turkey. After the at throne of Greece unless her territory aand the Duchess els in Countteie wd o thereF ianwdaare the Palace of Brussels, de Brabant doing the honours, in the absence of the King, who was not present from being somewhat fatigued. After the dinner the Duke left at ten at night for Germany—this time, really—the Count de Flandre accompanying him to the railway station Marshal Magnan passed the evening with General Baron Chazal, Minister of War." The Marshal arrived yesterday in Paris from his short visit to Brussels.  A communication from Zurich states that considerable sensation has been produced in that place, by the arrest of the cashier of the Bank, a man about 60 years of age, who has always enjoyed the unlimited confidence of his employers. A complaint had been made that in a sum paid by that establishment some rouleaux supposed to contain gold were filled with pieces of lead cut to the same size. The cashier was arrested, and on a rigid investigation taking place, a deficit of 183,000 f. was discovered. The prisoner, soon after his detection, endeavoured to commit suicide, but did not succeed, and is now getting better from the wounds which he inflicted on himself. No one knows what he can have done with such a large Rah".
The Sun. — 1863-08-22 (London, England)

THE HARVEST IN SUSSEX.—Harvest operations throughout this county are now fast drawing to a close, and it is expected that few days more will see the whole of the grain crops safely housed. The harvest in all parts of the county has been a most plentiful one. A more abundant crop of wheat, or one of finer quality, has not been grown for many years. This is confirmed by the result of the threshing in those places where it has been effected, the yield being in some cases 12, 13, and in some instances as many as 14 sacks per acre. Oats have likewise turned out a good crop, and the yield is higher than the average, as a larger breadth was sown with this grain than usual. Barley has turned out well also, but as it has not been so extensively cultivated in Sussex of late years, the supply of it will most likely prove rather short. The rains during the past few days have had no appreciable effect in retarding the ingathering of the harvest, but have rather stimulated the farmers to increased exertions so as to have the whole of their crops securely garnered as soon as possible. The rain has exercised a most beneficial influence upon the hop plantations, so that a very perceptible change for the better has taken place upon them within the last ten days. The plant, now considerably cleared of vermin, has grown surprisingly ; and although the crop cannot be an abundant one, the prospects of the hop planters have become considerably brighter of late. SUICIDE BY A SERGEANT OF THE 52D FOOT AT CHATHAM,—At an early hour yesterday morning, Malcolm Montgomery, a sergeant in the 52d Light Infantry, committed self-destruction by shooting himself with his rifle. The deceased was placed under arrest the pro. yious day for being drunk. He went to bed at the usual hour, and the lights in the barrack room were put out. Shortly after 3 o'clock, the men in the room were aroused from their sleep by the report of a rife. Corporal Lordun, who had charge of the room, immediately procured a light and found the deceased lying on his back on his bed, with a rifle between his legs, the muzzle near his chin, and a piece of string attached to the trigger. Blood was flowing from the back of the neck, through which the ball had passed. Life was not extinct, but deceased very soon died. Montgomery had been to nythe for rifle instruction and returned to Chatham on Saturday. Since his return to the depot he took to drinking, and when under the influence of liquor he was perfectly wild in his manner. Deceased had been ten years and four months in the regiment. An inquest Was held en the body yesterday, and after the evidence of several witnesses, the jury returned a verdict of temporary insanity.
The Sun. — 1863-08-22 (London, England)

SHIPPING—This Day.  LONDON, Aug. 22.—Wind this day at noon—North. Westerly; light breeze, and fine weather, but rather cloudy. _ . _  PORTSMOUTH, Aug. 2l.—Wind N.W.—Arrived—Express, from Sunderland for Calcutta. 11.1AftyponT, Aug. 20.—Sailed—Histories, and Fawcett, for Quebec. TORBAY, July 21.—Wind N.W.—Arrived—Chester, screw steamer, from Bilboa.  WIIITEHAVEN, Ana'. 20.--IViRd W.—Sailed—Transit, and Thomas Lee, for Quebec. OFF TORBAY, Aug. 21.—Arrived—Neville, from Loudon for Sydney.  THE HARVEST IN SllSSEX.—Harvest operations lirougb out this county are now fast drawing to a close, and  it is expected that few days more will see the whole of the gain crops safely housed. The harvest in all parts or the county has been a most plentiful one. A more abund ant crop of wheat, or one of finer quality, has not been grown for many years. This is confirmed by the result of the threshing in those places where it has been effected, the yield being in some cases 12, 13, and in some instancet; as many as 14 sacks per acre. Oats have likewise turned out a good crop, and the yield is higher than the average, as a larger breadth was sown with this grain than usual. Barley has turned out well also, but as it has not beett so extensively cultivated in Sussex of late years, the suppiy of it will most likely prove rather short. The rains during the past few days have had no appreciable effect in retarding the ingathering of the harvest, but have rather stimulated the farmers to increased exertions so as to have the whole of their crops securely garnered as soon as possible. The rain has exercised a most beneficial influence upon the hop plantations, so that a very perceptible change for the better has taken place upon them within the last ten days. The plant, now considerably cleared of vermin, has grown surprisingly ; and although the crop cannot be an abundant one, the prospects of the hop planters have become considerably brighter of late.  SUICIDE Br A
The Sun. — 1863-11-02 (London, England)

DUBLIN.—" Wylder's Hand" is proceeded with at considerable length, and Stanley Lake is the conspicuous figure in this instalment. He is married to Miss Brandon at last, and, of course, thus provokes the wrath of Mark Wylder. In the next portion of the story doubtless some very stormy scenes will ensue. Stanley is engaged in some very dark and dangerous affair, which will evidently bring him into trouble, as old Tamar has predicted. That wierd-like woman adds greatly to the mysterious nature of the narrative. There is no one in it at all prepossessing, but there isa great deal of power evidenced in the construction. "Bella Donna ; or, The Cross before the Name," is also very exciting in this division. The cunning 4. Jenny,' works out her cruel purpose, and so wretched does poor Mr. Franklyn become that he at last commits suicide. Thus the wretched mancouvrer has triumphed, and brought about the ruin of a family in her ruthless course. The account is next given of those ingenious little hints and dexterous inuendoes that do more to undermine the peace of households, than any open demonstrations of violence. " Starlight and Gaslight" is a pretty light sketch, that is written in a glowing style, and, without containing much in it, presents an amusing description of two very different phases of existence. "Hibernian Country Pastimes and Festivals" is continued, and affords us an insight into such entertainments that is very readable. There is the first part of the career of " Robert Wilke, the actor," which, of course, is well worthy of perusal. It is said that great difficulty has been experienced in coming to a correct estimate of the career of one concerning whom such divers opinions are entertained. " A Digressive Essay on Wills," is a very interesting paper, and furnishes us with some remarkable instances of curious testamentary documents. Nothingmore exemplifies the peculiar passions and prejudices of men than this expression of their feelings in their last moments. In this paper, too, we can observe some very strange forms and customs of a byegone age. " Slides of Fancy's Lantern," is a very curious little sketch, that goes back to ancient days for its subjects. " Fragments of Scandinavian Legend," is an article which repays perusal. it is truly said that there is always something fresh in the records of these countries, and that any one 'who wishes to develops r the imagination should proceed thither. Various, Life and papers complete the ccutents of this serials  (e€ Evils
The Sun. — 1863-11-02 (London, England)

DUBLIN.—" Wylder's Hand" is proceeded with at considerable length, and Stanley Lake is the conspicuous figure in this instalment. He is married to Miss Brandon at last, and, of course, thus provokes the wrath of Mark Wylder. In the next portion of the story doubtless some very stormy scenes will ensue. Stanley is engaged in some very dark and dangerous affair, which will evidently bring him into trouble, as old Tamar has predicted. That wierd-like woman adds greatly to the mysterious nature of the narrative. There is no one in it at all prepossessing, but there is a great deal of power evidenced in the construction. " Bella Donna; or, The Cross before the Name," is also very exciting in this division. The cunning 4. Jenny" works out her cruel purpose, and so wretched does poor Mr. Franklyn become that he at last commits suicide. Thus the wretched msnoeuvrer has triumphed, and brought about the ruin of a family in her ruthless course. The account is next given of those ingenious little hints and dexterous inuendoes that do more to undermine the peace of households, than any open demonstrations of. violence. " Starlight and Gaslight" is a pretty light sketch, that is written in a glowing style, and, without containing much in it, presents an amusing description of two very different phases of existence. "Hibernian Country Pastimes and Festivals" is continued, and affords us an insight into such entertainments that is very readable. There is the first part of the career of " Robert Wilke, the actor," which, of course, is well worthy of perusal. It is said that great difficulty has been experienced in coming to a correct estimate of the career of one concerning whom such divers opinions are entertained. " A Digressive Essay on Wills," is a very interesting paper, and furnishes us with some remarkable instances of curious testamentary documents. Nothing more exemplifies the peculiar passions and prejudices of men than this expression of their feelings in their last moments. In this paper, too, we can obsetve some very strange forms and customs of a byegone age. " Slides of Fancy's Lantern," is a very curious little sketch, that goes back to ancient days for its subjects. " Fragments of Scandinavian . Legend," is an article which repays perusal. It truly said that there is always something fresh in theredceovrediersoef these countries, and that any one who wishes to the imagination should proceed thither.e Various feoLuisotrd papers complete the contents of this serial; ir ,
The Sun. — 1863-11-14 (London, England)

THAMES.  INTEMPERANCE, BRUTALITY, AND ATTEMPTED SUICIDE  —Ellen Field, described as a widow,a faged3eoe, years, bloated bloodshotwho appeared to be more, and whose had Mr, Partridge, charged with being drunk and the demon drink, was brought before disorderly, with assaulting eyes, and palsied limbs, indicated that she given way to tem andhe r daughter,w with making ianng twoe intelligentt It appeared in evidence that the prisoner was a very hard m b m drinker, and had ruined her late husband. She had lately attempts to to called Mary suicide.y Ann Atherall, it ill-used her only child. Yesterday evening she was very drunk and disorderly in Poplar, and was frequently requested by the police to go home, which she refused to do. Her child begged of her to come home, and she knocked down the little creature. A humane servant girl, named Mary Steel, of No. 3u, River-street, Poplar, went to the re e d, totea station-house s given assistance of the girl, and took her away from her cruel me omt ho vr who b w intoswcuesetroidoyg: roTerhiengp,risoner screaming,was and struggling, and followed by a disorderly mob. Soon after she was locked up in a cell. George Mountford, a police sergeant, No. 34 K, found her suspended by the neck to a piece of string, which she made fast to the bars. She was black in the face, and he cut her down, and revived her, The reserve man in the station was ordered to watch her closely, but she contrived to fasten another cord round her neck and all but strangled herself. Mountford said on the second occasion the string was fastened so tightly that he could not sever it with a knife without slightly cutting her neck. The prisoner—Yes, you cut my throat. What is the use of living ? A police sergeant, No. 32 K, said the prisoner was once brought to the Bow station charged with being drunk and disorderly, and was so devoid of shame that she stripped herself and tore up her clothes.  Mr. Partridge—l shall sentence the prisoner to one month's imprisonment and hard labour for assaulting the child. She is not fit to have the charge of it. She has given herself over to drink, and when intoxicated is like a mad woman. She will have the advice of the chaplain of the gaol, and I hope will repent of her folly and her wicked. ness.