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The Sun. — 1855-12-12 (London, England)

SPAIN.  We have received the Madrid journals of the 6th. The decimal system is to came into operation in all the custom-houses of the kingdom on the Ist January next.  General Count Della Rocca, aide-de-camp of the King of Sardinia, has arrived in Brussels, with the mission, it is said, of saluting King Leopold on the part of his royal master.  The Duchess Regent of Parma has issued a decree, instituting a committee for the purpose of framing a law for the better regulation of Chambers of Commerce, and of everything relating to the commercial legislation of the duchy.  " We learn," says the Austrian Gazette, Cl that the King of Belgium has the intention of purcba:. ing for 4,600,000 florins, the domains of Count Festetits, in the island of Marakoy, in the Danubo. His Majesty already possesses a large domain in the comity of Zalad, formerly belonging to the family of Inkey."  Her Majesty's steamer Dragon is making a round of visits to the different ports in the Baltic, to see that there are no Russian vessels lyingithere before finally quitting the Baltic. She looked in at Lubeck, yesterday (Dec. 8), and left us again that morning.  The Second Chamber of Holland adopted, on SAturday, after two hours' debate, the budget of war by a majority of 37 votes to 26. Notwithstanding the strength of this minority, a still more compact opposition to the Government is stated by the Dutch journals to be expected, as the amount of the budget has been severely criticised by several members.  A letter from Copenhagen announces the death of M. Yaldes, the Charge d'Affaires of Portugal in that city. He had suddenly disappeared, as already stated, on the very day he had been a guest at the dinner given by the Court in honour of General Canrobert's arrival. His body was afterwards found in one of the canals of the city. It is believed that he committed suicide in a fit of mental aberration.
The Sun. — 1855-12-12 (London, England)

SPAIN.  Wo have received the Madrid journals of the Gth. The decimal system is to come into operation in all the custom-houses of the kingdom on the Ist January next.  General Count Della Rocca, aide•de-camp of the King of Sardinia, has arrived in Brussels, with the mission, it is said, of saluting King Leopold on the part of his royal master.  The Duchess Regent of Parma has issued a decree, instituting a committee for the purpose of framing a law for the better regulation of Chambers of Commerce, and of everything relating to the commercial legislation of the duchy.  "We learn," says the Austrian Gazette, " that , the King of Belgium has the intention of purchec_ing for 4,600,000 florins, the domains of Count Festetits, in the island of Marakoy, in the Danube. His Majesty already possesses a large domain in the comity of Zalad, formerly belonging to the family of Inkey."  Her Majesty's steamer Dragon is making a round of visits to the different ports in the Baltic, to see that there are no Russian vessels lyingithere before finally quitting the Baltic. She looked in at . .  Lubeck, yester-day (Dec. 8), and left us again that morning. The Second Chamber of Holland adopted, on . Saturday, after two hours' debate, the budget of t-. 4 war by a majority of 37 votes to 26. Notwithstanding the strength of this minority, a still more compact opposition to the Government is stated by 3. the Dutch journals to be expected, as the amount of the budget has been severely criticised by several members.  A letter from Copenhagen announces the death of M. Yaldes, the Charge d'Affaires of Portugal in that city. He had suddenly disappeared, as already stated, on the very day ho had been a guest at the dinner given by the Court in honour of General Canrobert's arrival. His body was afterwards found in one of the canals of the city. It is believed that he committed suicide in a fit of mental aberration.
The Sun. — 1855-10-31 (London, England)

ALLEGED ATTEMPTED MURDER AND SUICIDE.—On the 4th inst., a man named Thomas Franks, residing at Nottingham, made a desperate attack upon his wife as she lay in bed, inflicting several dangerous wounds with a razor. He afterwards absconded from the town, and, though active efforts were made for his apprehension, nothing was heard of him until Thursday evening last, when information was sent to the police-station that he was pacing to and fro in disguise' in front of the house in which his wife still lay suffering from his cruel assault. Two constables were immediately despatched to the spot, and succeeded in apprehending him, in as probability just in time to prevent loss of life, for the man had pos. sessed himself of a brace of ready-loaded pistols, and was to all appearance only waiting a favourable opportunity to assassinate his wife and terminate immediately his own existence. The prisoner was placed before the magistrates on Friday for a preliminary examination, and remanded until his wife should be in a state to give evidence. MANCHESTER, SHEFFIELD, AND LINCOLNSHIRE RAILWAY,—The working expenses and other outgoings of this company's railways (exclusive of the Manchester South Junction and Altrincham stated below) have amounted in the fortnight ending Oct. 21 to 9,414/. Os. 4d., making, with the 66,9241. 2s. 9d. already stated, a total of 76,3381. 3s. ld. for the first eight fortnights of the half-year, or at the rate of 56.19 per cent. upon the railway traffic for the same period. The proportion of the South Junction, &c., receipts accruing to the company for the fortnight ending Oct. 21 amounts to 7681. 16s. 4d., making, with the 6,1111. 16s. 2d. previously stated, a total for the first eight fortnights of 6,8801. 12s. 6d , while the expenses, being 3621. 3s. 10d. for this and 2,5911.155. 15s. Bd. for the seven previous fortnights, amount t 9 2,9031, 19s, 64., or at the rate of 42,98 per cent.
The Sun. — 1855-08-04 (London, England)

LONDON, SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 1855.  The session of 1855 has been remarkable for political suicides. The Peelites have furnished, perhaps, the most striking, Mr. LAING the latest `instance. The Hon. Gentleman has followed the example of Lord JOHN RUSSELL, and irretriev The views w hick we have repeatedly put for ward respecting a combined attack on Sebastopol by land and water seem to obtain additional confimatiou every day. The extraordinary prepararations at Kamiesch could not have been made for nothing. That something was on the Lapis was palpable, but opinion was divided as to the destination of the contemplated expedition. Some would have it that Genitehi and the Putrid Sea was the object of attack ; but that was merely a matter for ship's boats and launches, not for the vessels themselves. The larger classes could not even find their way into the Sea of Azoff ; and our lamented hero, Captain LYONS, had proved that English frigates were fully competent for all the work that could be cut out for them in that quarter, and that there was, therefore, no possible necessity or even utility for putting men-of-war into motion for what could be most effectually disposed of at a much less expenditure of power. Odessa, and the entire course whence tthheenohiaetftreamcpteodritatmttefiartoimonw. munitionsnecessary supplies wthe r tehteo Dbombard of war. tohfetheenpeenirronneeeln,ldmae thetraiienl, atnhde ivs,Oadneedeathre, pTherop rmi ei st yt a ko ef theof lqBose s4t :Lai: t,o, Whybe r ecsptiafireed removed. The entire coast to the confluencesotfothhee Dniester, theßoug, and the Dnieper was then scoured, and even the rivers themselves might be visited, and Nicolaieff, the Portsmouth of Southern Russia, destroyed with all its vast stores of shipbuilding materials, which, if left to itself, would speedily replace the fleet, one portion of which was voluntarily sunk at the entrance of the harbour of Sebastopol, and the residue thereof can scarcely hope to escape unscathed from the trap in which it is secured.  But we fear that Odessa is not as yet aimed at. We have not displayed sufficient evidence of earnestness or determination to cripple Russia to warrant the expectation that
The Sun. — 1855-09-25 (London, England)

MARSEILLES, MONDAY.  By the arrival of the Carmel, which left Con stantinople on the 17th, we learn that Genera Bezaine has been appointed Governor of Sabas. topol.  The reported suicide of General Osten-Sacken is  not confirmed.  Immense stores of military clothing have been discovered at Sebastopol.  Three divisions, under General Herbillon, are  to reinforce the troops occupying the Tchernaya Valley. An attack by the Allies is supposed to be impending.  The Journal de Constantinople affirms that Prince Gortschakoff inquired whether, if the Russians should retreat, would General Pelissier take charge •f 1,500 wounded, whom he would be compelled to leave behind. The French Commander assented to this arrangement, but on condition that the Russian army physicians should remain with their regiments, and that they should destroy nothing on their retreat. The exhibition of a flag of truce from Fort Constantine led many to believe that proposals for peace were made. This is an error.  General Pelissiei's order, dated Head-quarters, Malakhoff, Sept. 14, says that the bulwark of Russian power in the Eusine had ceased to exist.  The success is immense. It enlarges our position in the Crimea, and promises a speedy close of the  war.  At the time when the courier left the Generals and Admirals were assembled in council. The Turkish army will remain in the Crimea. Omer Pasha has left for Asia.  The British Contingent will remain at Constantinople. The Journal de Constantinople says it will be increased to 50,000 men. Lord Stratford do Redcliffe presents the officers to the Sultan on their arrival.  General Dulac has arrived by the Carmel, Admiral Pamphiloff is killed.  According to letters brought by the Simois from the Crimea, the northern fort and the Russian ships had opened a violent fire on the Bth, against the positions conquered by the Allies.
The Sun. — 1855-08-30 (London, England)

MANSION-HOUSE. James Hennessy and Eliza Hennessy, his wife, were brought before the Lord Mayor for filial examination, upon the charge of having neglect. ed and starved their child, Peter liennes,,y, an infant, between two and three years of age. D. Carter (82) said—At ten o'clock on Wednesday morning, the 22d inst., I went to a room at No. 1, Montague-court, Bishopsgate-street, and saw the male prisoner and a little child. There was scarcely any furniture and there was no food there. The child had scarcely any clothing on, and its head and face were covered all over with sores. I asked the man how it was that the child had been without food. He said the mother got drunk and neglected it, and sold the furniture and spent the money. Patrick M‘Donald, a witness in the case, told me in the presence of both prisoners that they both got drunk and neglected the child. The man did not make any reply. I took him into custody, and I took the child to Mr. Fowler, a surgeon of the parish. Patrick M`Donald said—l live in the house No. 1, Montague-court. On Tuesday, upon coming up at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, I heard screams, and went upstairs to the room occupied by the prisoners. In the middle of the floor the child was lying, leaning on its hands, crying, on the bare boards. There was neither food nor furniture in the room. The man is a tailor. I put the child on a bed of straw, and when they found I had done so, they locked the child up until they came back again, about ten o'clock at night. I have kept my eye on them ever since Good Friday. The Lord Mayor—What induced you to keep your eye on them ?  [The following appeared in our third edition of last The prisoner was recognised by Alderman, the gaoler, as having made two previous attempts to commit suicide evt.nini.f.] b, taking poison, on o:.e of which occasions she had assigned as the teas -ri for her desp,,rae conduct that she
The Sun. — 1855-08-30 (London, England)

STREET.—Cath,arine Sodor was placed at the° bar adjourned charge of having attempted to strangle herself. At the former examination a young man named John Gallaghan stated that he had being paying his addresses to the prisoner, who resided with her mother, but ever since the commencement of their acquaintance she had exhibited anextruereedy eig degree of hltne he inducedntal herdepression.o On the accompany evening him of Tuesday to a private concert, on leaving which, shortlybefore 12 o'clock, he was about to see her home, but she declared her intention never to return. After traversing innumerable streets without any apparent object, she suddenly wished him " good night," and darted away in the direction of the railway arches. She succeeded for some time in eluding his pursuit, but he at lehngth found her drooping fo rs iwt at in upon the t rd over ever her chest,aep of a d and on raining w ith her round she ehra d throattw i st etdh a t thes hset rwi as eonf thheer so titne in cutting the ligatures, but nearly ten minutes pbu ()or' innhntee Otdftightlystrangulation,vere discovered thatr o and totally insensible. He lost no u elapsed before was restored to consciousness, and as she  then declared it to be her settled determination to de• stroy herself, he was reluctantly compelled to give her into custody.  The prisoner was recognised by Alderman, the gaoler, as having made two previous attempts to commit suicide by taking poison, on one of which occasions she had assigned as the reason for her desperate conduct that she had been deserted by a young man to whom she was passionately attached, and who had effected ber ruin. The prisoner was now brought vp irorn the House of Detention, to which she had been remanded for a week; and on being placed at the bar, a respectable-looking elderly woman, who represented herself to be her mother, stepped into the witness-box, and entreated that her unfortunate daughter might be consigned to her charge, and she would use proper precautions to prevent a repetition of such rash and criminal attempts. Mr. D'Eyncourt said that he bad received a communication from the Rev. George Jepson, the prison chaplain, in which be expressed himself in highly favourable terms respecting the prisoner, whom he believed to be truly penitent, and under these circumstances he should venture to accede to the solicitations of her mother, and order her to be discharged.
The Sun. — 1855-10-02 (London, England)

SOUTHWARK.  ATTEMPTED SUICIDE IN A POLICE CELL.—Matilda IVillianzs, a decent-looking young woman, was brought befora Mr. A'Beekett charged with attempting to strangle herself while in custody in the police station. It appeared that the prisoner was locked up last night for breaking some windows and crewing a disturbance in the public streets, while in a state of intoxication, and during the night she nearly succeeded in destroying herself.  Mr. A'Beckett asked what evidence there was of her attempting to commit suicide ?  • Police Constable 90 M said he was on duty in the station-house last night, and he saw the prisoner brought in, charged with breaking windows. She was a little under the influence of liquor, and he locked her up in the cell. Some hours after that ho beard a curious noise in the cell in which the prisoner was confined. He immediately went there and unlocked the door, when he saw her lying down with a handkerchief tightly tied round her neck. She was black in the face and insensible. l-I cut the handkerchief from her neck, and a surgeon was immediately in attendance, and shortly afterwards olio recovered. When asked why she attempted to strangle herself, she said she was determined to do so some time or other.  A'Beckett asked whether she bad made any remarks about it since ?  The Con6table replied that she had repeated her threats a few minutes ago.  Mr. A'Beckeft asked the prisoner what she had to say in answer to the charge of attempting to destroy herself ? She said—" I have nothing to say." Mr. A'Beckett remanded her to jail, so thatshe might have the attention of the surgeon and the chaplain, when her state of mind would be ascertained.  The prisoner was accordingly remanded to Horsemonger-lane Jail for a week.
The Sun. — 1855-10-02 (London, England)

SOUTHWARK.  ATTEMPTED SUICIDE IN A POLICE CELL.—Matilda Williams, a decent-looking young woman, was brought before Mr. A'Beckett charged with attempting to strangle herself while in custody in the police station. It appeared that the prisoner was locked up last night for breaking some windows and creating a disturbance in the public streets, while in a state of intoxication, and during the night she nearly succeeded in destroying herself.  Mr. A'Beckett asked what evidence there was of her attempting to commit suicide ? Police Constable 90 M said he was on duty in the station-house last night, and he saw the prisoner brought in, charged with breaking windows. She was a little under the influence of liquor, and he locked her up in the cell. Some hours after that he heard a curious noise in the cell in which the prisoner was confined. He immediately went there and unlocked the door, when he saw her lying down with a handkerchief tigbtly tied round her neck. She was black in the face and insensible. He cut the handkerchief from her neck, and a surgeon was immediately in attendance, and shortly afterwards she recovered. When asked why she attempted to strange herself, she said she was determined to do so some time or other.  Mr. .'Beckett asked whether she had made any re marks about it since ?  The Constable replied that she had repeated her threats a fevr minutes ago.  Mr. A'Beckett asked the prisoner what she had to say in answer to the charge of attempting to destroy herself She said—" I have nothing to say." Mr. A'Beckett remanded her to jail, so that she might have the attention of the surgeon and the chaplain, when her state of mind would be ascertained.  The prisoner was accordingly remanded to Horsemonger-lane Jail for a week.  involved, or to remove the suspicion that the woman came by her death. This morning Mr. Hall, who hired the house, which still remains closed, waited on Mr. Yardley. Police-serjeant Smith followed him into the court to hear what he said. Mr. Hall, producing a newspaper, said he was desirous of drawing the magistrate's attention to a statement in the paper relating to a mysterious death in Ratcliff. Mr. Yardley—l know nothing about a mysterious death.  Mr. Hall—My character is at stake in consequence of he imputations thrown out in the newspapers. Here is ;he statement.  Mr. Yardley—l have nothing to do with the newspapers. Address yourself to the editors of the papers. Mr. Hall—l wish to explain, s'r.  Mr. Yardley—But I cannot allow you to explain. Mr. Hall—A detective officer has been in pursuit of me.  Mr. Yardley—Then give yourself up. Mr. Hall—l have, sir, and he says he don't want me -he says that.  Mr. Yardley—l know nothing about this mysterious death. This court isnot a place to contradict or explain away sta,tements in the newspapers. I won't hear you. Mr. Hall then retired much discomfited.  acts and I. to
The Sun. — 1855-08-16 (London, England)

SOUTHWARK. Thomas Mockforcl, a singularlooking man, described as a carman, was charged with attempting to commit suicide under the following singular circumstances. John Perry, a basket-maker, said he was passing the steps at the south-east side of London-bridge, about 12 o'clock on Tuesday night, when his attention was attracted to something lying at the bottom, partially in the river, which was nearly at high tide. He ran down to see what it was, when be perceived the prisoner lying on his back, naked all but his shirt, with the water up to his neck. Witness seized hold of him, and asked him what he was doing there, when he replied, " What's that to you ? I intend to drown myself." He, however, told him he should not do that, andeseized hold of him and pulled him up the seeps, when they bad a severe struggle, and had not another man come to his assistance he would have over-powered witness, and committed the threatened act of self-destruction. His shirt was torn off his back, but they succeeded in putting on his trousers, and conveying him to the police-station. In answer to the charge the prisoner said—l went down the steps on purpose to drown myself, and I pulled off all my clothes except my shirt, so that no one should be able to save me. Before I left home I made up my mind to commit suicide, and I wrote a letter, leaving it at home, informing my wife and friends that when they reacrit I should he no more. Magistrate—You are a very foolish fellow, and you adopted a very singular mode of committing suicide. I can hardly think you really intended it. Prisoner—l did, sir, and I had reasons for doing it, as I am in debt. Magistrate—Are you in any employment ? Prisoner—Oh, yes ; I am now a carman in the emplay of Mr. William Cooper, in the Borough-market, and get only 16s. a week. Formerly I was employed by Mr. Ash; the printer, opposite the railway, at 18s. Magistrate—But I see no reason why you should meditete suicide. You have a good situation, and must be in fair circumstances. Prisoner —My wife, as well as myself, has been ill, and at Christmas I was almost dead, and I owe money to the doctor, who asked me for it, Others trouble me for money, and I have none to pay my debts. Magisixate—But that's no reason why you should commit an act of self destruction. Prisoner—There's something else, your worship. When I left home yesterday morning my wife was there, but when I returned in the evening she was out. Being so vexed at her conduct I determined to commit suicide. The officer who took the prisoner into custody informed the magistrate that be told him he was determined to destroy himself although they had prevented him that time. He also said he should never be seen at home again. The magistrate said he was a foolish fellow, and did not go about the job like a person intending to commit suicide. However, he must find sureties for his future good behaviour for 3 months.