The Sun. — 1848-05-13 (London, England)

REDHEAD YORKE, M.P. Yesterday, shortly after noon, a most determined set of suicide was committed by Mr. Redhead Yorke, xis. for the city of York, and son in-law of the late L, rd Brandon. The agent chosen by the unfortunate gentleman to effect his rash purpose was prussic acid. and th locality where he swallowed it the Regent's-park, on the green sward nearly opposite G.oucester-gate, and within a few hundred yards of the York and Albany. The -unfortunate gentleman was observed by several persons, shortly before twelve o'clock, walking upon the gravel path leading from the gate into the park, and one of them, a domestic servant, living at No. 1, Gloucesterterrace, saw him raise both his hands suddenly to his temples, and immediately afterwards stagger and fall on the grass. She called out for assistance, and two men who were near the spot hastened towards the unfortunate man, whom they found in the agonies of death, and gasping fur breath. -:Thei-beadle on duty in Gloucester-terrace shortly after arrived, and a stretcher having been obtained, with the assistance of a poticeconstable the deceased was conveyed to St. Pancras Workhouse. The awful event of course attracted the attention of a great many persons, and among the rest, one of the residents in Gloucester-terrace, who, raotniheoecountenance t ut enrcefound d hi s of before eh n- i his the removal of the body, recognising ttihtey—HaonfoauctrasbulbeseMcieumenbtelyr, patrovedehyp pocket. Information was at once sent to the town residence of the deceased, in Eaton-square, and in the course of the afternoon several relatives and personal friends of the deceased visited the workhouse, and viewed his remains; among the rest, his colleague in the representation of York, Mr. Smyth. Upon the deceased's person were found a gold watch and chain, 3/. 10s. in gold, and eighteen shillings in silver. Ilia countenance is scarcely at all changed, retaining the firm and somewhat peculiar expression which it exhibited in life. The deceased attended the House of Commons on Thursday night, and conversed very freely with his friend and neighbour Mr. Bernal, Chairman of Committees. He was also at the Reform Club the same evening, and other circles at the west end. On reaching home, he retired to rest without anything particular being observed in his manner. Yesterday morning rose at an early hour, in eecordance with his usual custom, and after partaking-of-breakfast went--out, also without exciting observation. The deceased, who has always been considered of a somewhat eccentric turn of mind, was about fifty years of age. He was the son of the late Mr. Henry Redhead Yorke, the well known political writer. Some of our readers may think that the terms of his last address to his constituents of the city of York bear out the charge of eccentricity alluded to. He said : "He was a moderate Refoimer, *hem moderation was sufficient—a decided Reformer, when decision was better—and a Radical Reformer, when Radicalism was best ; but, above all, an uncompromising friend of the people." The deceased married a daughter of the late, and last, Lord Brandon. By this lady, of the deceased to appointed the inquest on the reruains Yorkewlheoaves three children. Mr. Wakley, M.P., has on the grass contained prussic acid, was found lying be held this day. A. large phial, which had evidently near the spot where he fell.  ROYAL YACHT SQUADRON OF  gentlemen of this club was , of men and ' -street. Ihe Marquis House Tavern, St. James s There were present Donegal, commodore, presided. Yesterday afternoon the tohfetThehantcobhleed; annual mheeeldtllia-gt Exmouth, the Earl of Wilton, S Galloway, Bart., , Sir Graham, vier-commodore ; Sir U. P. Bart the Duke of Beaufort, the Marquis of Oirrmßonedn;eilVhiascmoußnt. Sir H. IL Houghton, Bart., Sir A. J. Murray, • Cap! am Pechell, R.N., M.P., Right Hon. T. Milner Gibson, baCtipol,eAyi..l,B.,:rtT.,. Cpa.plitatidasp3t.h,e El:o: g . D. Pelham, RN., ne'l;', E. • M.P., G. Bentinek, Esq., F. Rai:oM., E-9., Spencer de Horsey, Esq., Nathaniel Att er Alexander,some rko us 'it in' e M.P., business, the followingG e vliie nEe ssvci" ocd.b jot! sL. members were balloted fur, and admitted members of the FE.dwPa.rdDelilm.e. squadron:— Eliscilgot Vllil4u3i Ted Iblr; Gondolaz,g., secondedcutter, b 7 y 6 Viscount Exmouth. Arthur Gregory, Esq., l',.,rn cutter, 6 2 tons, proposed by the Earl of Ilchester, seconded by Hull ax, Esq. homes Thomas Thornhill, Esq., Spider cutter, 32 tons, proposed by the Duke of Rutland, seconded by G. Holland Ackers, Esq. Hedworth Lambton, Esq., Cygnet cutter, 35 tons, proposed by the Earl of Ilchester, seconded by C. R. M. Talbot, Esq., M.P. There were proposed and admitted as honorary members—  Captain Owen, R.N., proposed by R. W. Gaussen, Esq., seconded by G. Algernon, Esq. Captain the Hon. James Drummond, R.N., proposed by Captain the lion. D. Pelham, R.N., seconded bp G. Bentinck, Esq. Atter auditing the accounts of the squadron, it was decided that her Majesty's Cup should be sailed for on the 17th of August, by cutters belonging to members of the squadron of 75 and under 105 tons. It was further decided that his Royal Highness Prince Albert's Cup shall be run for on the 21st of the same month, by large class schooners belonging to members of the squadron of 150 tons and upwards.  After the usual vote of thanks to the Chairman, the meeting separated.  srvv;wieiOsoirreuids:l We understand that the Government have determined to act fully up to the powers given them by the Act fur the better security of tntia chhenenet attending Enrec:iteinwdorinnhre."-cgsua nenntpchdt Government. Mr. E. M'Dermott, who has been_ fortlreiyooG: politicalthr eesn(b t,chaennr meetings deputedoovf e c:ronnmtsoiei ndnletrrlearlbe. reporter,ln Qadn Ireland—the nt requiring the testimony of two witnesses.