The Sun. — 1849-08-22 (London, England)

RUMOURED SUICIDE OF GEORGE F. MANNING..-. Great excitement prevailed during the whole of this morning throughout the neighbourhood of Tottenhamcourt-road and indeed almost throughout the whole of London, in consequence of the rumour that a man who was found hanging from one of the trees in Bedford-square was Manning, the person suspected of the murder of Mr. O'Connor; but there proves to "be no foundation for the report, the facts being that the man who committed the suicide had the appearance of an Irish labourer, and was a stout muscular man, of no snore than five feet, four inches' in height, whereas the i height of Manning s.,,nearly fiver feet nine inches. When the body was disienvered, life was quite extinct. The deceased had on a dark fustian coat, dirty fustian trousers, and oilskin cap. He had no money whatever about him, nor any papers or other property, which could lead to his identification. The body lies at SL Giles's workhouse.  A letter was received at Dungannon on Wednesday, from Viscount Northland, dated Madeira, conveying the intelligence that his lady had given birth to a son and heir on the 28th ult.  Signor de Begnis, the celebrated vocalist, died in New York, of cholera, a few days before the sailing of the Europa. CURIOUS ENTERTAINMENT,-011 Tuesday a dinner was given by Mr. William Ainsworth, of Oldham, to 122 poor old people, The repast consisted of a fine sheep, weighing 1041b5., roasted whole, two rounds of beef, and eighteen large rich plum. puddings, with a Plentiful supply of ale. So great was the interest excited that thousands of persons came to see the preparation before dinner. Mr. Daniel Mills, a hale old man, 89 years of age, presided. After dinner, the day being beautifully fine, the whole were seated on forms in front of the house and a glass of ale was given to each man, and a glass of either wine or gin to each woman. They sang and danced. accompanied by the violin, the hand bells, and an excellent band. Two of the men, named Clough and Schofield, aged 75 and 80, ran a race, in which the oldest won. There was an old man named Taylor, aged 78, who has attended Manchester races 58 consecutive hears, three days in each year, excepting one year, when e missed one day. He has always gone on foot, and he has twice . walked to York races. There were two twin sisters, aged 83. The oldest person present was Mrs. Renshaw, of Union-street, who is aged 99, and has had 19 Children. One old woman, aged 78, has never used an umbrella or ridden in a coach in her life. Another, aged 81, appeared in her little black bonnet, which she had when she was 18, and a quilted petticoat and bedgown. The united ages of those present were 9,272 years, or an average of 76 years each. - There were present eight Persons from the age of 60 to 70; 48 persons from 70 to 75;.34 persons from 75 to 80; 23 persons from 80 to 85; 7 persons from 85 to 90; 1 person 93 years old, and 1 99- Towards night the relatives And friends of the old folks assembled, and joined in the festivities. It has often been remarked, that the rich have as many cares and sorrows as shoooor, and are often as deserving of pity. Still we d remember, before agreeing to that remark, that though the rich are not exempt from misfortunes, that the, poor have not only all the same causes of sorrow, but they have the misery e! Penny added to them.—Eliza Cook's Journal. FRENCHMAN'S DESCRIPTION OF AN ENGLISH PUBLIC DlNNER.—Nothing is more curious than one of these repasts, which recal to mind the feastings described by 11omer. Enormous pieces of beef, whole sheep, monstrous fishes, load an immense table bristling 'With bottles.. The guests clothed in black, calm and ael'ions, seat themselves in silence, and with the air which One takes at a futeral. Behind the president is placed a funotionary called the toast-master. It is he who is charged to make the speeches. The president whispers to him the mot d'ordre, and " Gentlemen," says he, with the voice of a Stentor, " I am about to propose to you a toast, which 'cannot fail to be received by you with great favour; it is the health of the very honourable, very respectable, and very considerable Sir Robert Peel," Bcc. The guests, then, shaking off their silent apathy, rise all at once, as if they were moved by springs, and respond to the invitation by thundering forth frantic cries. Whilst the glasses are being emptied, three young girls, with bare shoulders, slip from behind a screen and play a tune on the piano. The toasts do not cease until the guests, having strength neither to rise nor to remain seated, roll under the table. ttnlinall