The Express. — 1849-10-31 (London, England)

ICH/R.—Mrs. Caroline Cooper, a lady of prepossessing mannen, and wife to • town traveller, residing at Fieldgate.stri et, Whitechapel, was charged with contemplating suicide by attempting to cast herself into the Regent's Canal, oft the Globe-bridge, Mileend road. About 11 on the previous night Sergeant Brown, 47 K, saw • woman of highly respectable appearance roaming in the neighbourhood of the canal, evidently in a state of deep despondency. Without being observed he kept close on her footsteps and seized her just as she clutched the coping stones of the bridge, with the evident mention of springing over. He advised her to gn to her home, and she left hint with a promise of doing so, but apprehending, from the wildness of her manner, that she intended to make away with herself, he kept her in view, and caught her as she was again about to precipitate herself into the water, a little further down. As she still promised to go home the sergeant gave her another trial, when for the third time she tried to drown herself, and was with great difficulty prevented. He was then compelled to take her into custody. Whilst she was in the station-house he had ascertained that she had made a similar attempt on her life 18 months ego; she had been 24 years married, and bad filled some most respectable situations as a governess. Mr. Yardley directed Browne to inquire after her husband, and in the interim ordered Roche, the gaoler, to look closely to the prisoner. The officer returned in about an hour, accompanied by three very respectable looking women, friends of the prisoner's, and stated that her husband, who was cut on business, was not expected home until evening.. Mr. Yardley said he should be sorry to detain the prisoner in custody, but he was compelled, as her husband was not present, to have some guarantee for her safety until the ensuing day. One of the laclles said she would 'newer for the prisoner's safety, and ensure her appearance. She was then allowed to depart with her friends on the promise of appearing again this day, when it is expected her husband will be present to give some explanation. Mrananous Arrect.—Jacob Hess, a German lodginghouse keeper, 17, Buckle-street, Whitechapel, was charged with stabbing George Warner, a nianoforte maker, residing in the same street, and inflicting twenty wounds upon his head. . _ .  The complainant Yes at present in the London Hospital, but it is expected that he will be able to appear next week, notwithstanding the numerous wounds savagely inflicted on him. The cause of the quarrel did not appear ; but Sims, 163 11, whilst on duty on Monday evening near Bucklea•reet, heard a diEurbance, and, on ruching the spot, found the prisoner and the wounded man fighting. He separated them, and Warner went into some house, but the prisoner still lingered about. The constable went on his beat, and when he returned found them quarrelling again. The conflict on one aide vu moat murderous, as the prisoner was " jobbing " at the wounded mane head with a clasp knife, and he was smothered in blood when conveyed to the hospital. On the way to the station-house the fellow pulled a knife from his pocket, either with the intent of stabbing the constable or throwing it away, but it wee wrested from him by some persons present. He was remanded until Tuesday nest, when it is hoped Warner will be able to appear.