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The Sun. — 1865-08-15 (London, England)

EARLY PREPARATIONS FOR THE MURDERS.-Th following report appears in The Sun of the 15th of December last of an application which was made to the sitting magistrate at Marlborough-street police court the day before : " A well-dressed man applied to Mr. Tyrwhitt for advice. He said that he had made the acquaintance, some time ago, of a lady of great attainments, but of no property. She had so far sacrificed herself to her children as to reduce herself to indigence. He had made a vow to see her through her difficulties, but being, as far as pecuniary matters were concerned, somewhat similarly circumstanced, he had suggested that they should unite their fates, and make a joint effort to raise themselves into that position in society they were entitled to occupy. He found, however, that ho could not marry the lady, as she had a husband from whom she was separated, and they could not get a regular divorce for want of funds. They had come to the determination to form a union which should be binding on each other. At the same time they stipulated that if they failed to raise themselves into a higher position, they would commit suicide. The drugs were purchased, and they continued together, but, failing in their object, they reconsidered their determination, and had now resolved to separate and not to commit suicide. He now begged to hand over to the magistrate the bottle containing the poison, as a proof that all rash resolves had been given up. " Hero the applicant offered to tho magistrate something wrapped in paper. " Mr. Tyrwhitt—What, is this poison ? I don't see that lam required to receive it. Take it to the police.  "The applicant continued. lie said that that was the first part of the case. The second part was of greater importance. lie was desirous of assistance in raising himself again to that position ho once filled, and which ho felt ho ought to occupy.  Tyrwhitt—what has a magistrate to do with such a matter ?  "Applicant—lf a gentleman of your large experience, in concert with the Earl of Shaftesbury and Sir Edward Lytton Bulwer—men who have studied life and who aro skilled in its mysteries—will join with the all-powerful press in this work, I cannot for a moment doubt that they will at once decide on the value to be placed on my moral and intellectual attributes. "Mr. Tyrwhitt said he had no timo to devote to such affairs. As he had no control over the press, he must refer the applicant to its conductors." This is about the time, it is supposed, that Southoy and tho woman White separated, and since then, as before, ho has been constantly in the habit of writing begging letters.
The Sun. — 1865-08-15 (London, England)

EARLY PREPARATIONS FOR THE MURDERS.—Th following report appears in The Sun of the 15th of December last of an application which was made to the sitting magistrate at Marlborough-street police court the day before : " A well-dressed man applied to Mr. Tyrwhitt for advice. He said that he had made the acquaintance, somo time ago, of a lady of great attainments, but of no property. • She had so far sacrificed herself to her children as to reduce herself to indigence. He had made a vow to see her through her difficulties, but being, as far as pecuniary matters were concerned, somewhat similarly circumstanced, he had suggested that they should unite their fates, and make a joint effort to raiso themselves into that position in society they were entitled to occupy. He found, however, that lie could not marry the lady, as she had a husband from whom she was separated, and they could not got a regular divorce for want of funds. They had come to the determination to form a union which should be binding on each other. At the same time they stipulated that if they failed to raise themselves into a higher position, they would commit suicide. The drugs were purchased, and they continued together, but, failing in their object, they reconsidered their determination, and had now resolved to separate and not to commit suicide. He now begged to hand over to the magistrate the bottle containing the poison, as a proof that all rash resolves had been given up. " Hero the applicant offered to the magistrate something wrapped in paper.  "Mr. Tyrwhitt—What, is this poison ? I don't see that lam required to receive it. Take it to the police. " The applicant continued. He said that that was the first part of the case. The second part was of greater importance. Ile was desirous of assistance in raising himself again to that position ho once filled, and which ho felt ho ought to occupy.  "Mr. Tyrwhitt—what has a magistrate to do with such a matter ?  "Applicant—lf a gentleman of your large experience, in concert with the Earl of Shaftesbury and Sir Edward Lytton Bulwer—men who have studied life and who are skilled in its mysteries—will join with the all-powerful press in this work, I cannot for a moment doubt that they will at once decide on the value to be placed on my moral and intellectual attributes.  " Mr. Tyrwhitt said ho had no time to devote to such affairs. As he had no control over the press, he must refer the applicant to its conductors." This is about the time, it is supposed, that Southey and the woman White separated, and since then, as before, he has been constantly in the habit of writing begging letters.
The Sun. — 1865-08-15 (London, England)

EARLY PREPARATIONS FOR THE MURDERS.—Th following report appears in The Sun of the 15th of December last of an application which was made to the sitting magistrate at Marlborough-street police court the day before : " A well-dressed man applied to Mr. Tyrwhitt for advice. He said that he had made the acquaintance, some time ago, of a lady of great attainments, but of no property. She had so far sacrificed herself to her children as to reduce herself to indigence. He had made a vow to see her through her difficulties, but being, as far as pecuniary matters wore concerned, somewhat similarly circumstanced, he had suggested that they should unite their fates, and make a joint effort to raise themselves into that position in society they were entitled to occupy. Ho found, however, that ho could not marry the lady, as she had a husband from whom she was separated, and they could not get a regular divorce for want of funds. They had come to the determination to form a union which should be binding on each other. At the same time they stipulated that if they failed to raise themselves into a higher position, they would commit suicide. Tho drugs wore purchased, and they continued together, but, failing in their object, they reconsidered their determination, and had now resolved to separate and not to commit suicide. He now begged, to hand over to the magistrate the bottle containing the poison, as a proof that all rash resolves had boon given up. " Here the applicant offered to the magistrate something wrapped in paper. "Mr. Tyrwhitt—What, is' this poison ? I don't see that lam required to receive it. Take it to the police. " The applicant continued. Ho said that that was the first part of the case. The second part was of greater importance. He was desirous of assistance in raising himself again to that position ho once filled, and which he felt he ought to occupy. " Mr. Tyrwhitt—what has a magistrate to do with such a matter ?  " Applicant—lf a gentleman of your large experience, in concert with the Earl of Shaftesbury and Sir Edward Lytton Bulwor—men who have studied life and who are skilled in its mysteries—will join with the all-powerful press in this work, I cannot for a moment doubt that they will at once decide on the value to be placed on my moral and intellectual attributes.  "Mr. Tyrwhitt said ho had no time to devote to such affairs. As ho had no control over the press, he must refer the applicant to its conductors." This is about the time, it is supposed, that Southey and the woman White separated, and since then, as before, he has been constantly in the habit of writing begging letters.
The Sun. — 1865-05-11 (London, England)

GUIDE TO THE QUACKS OF LONDON. A Series of Papers relative to Quacks, which appeared in the " Medical Cit cuter," with the• signature of "Detector," has been republished in the form of a short pamphlet. The realer of " Punch" should read this pamphlet also. Ile has of ten read, in the pages of "Punch," of cc rtain Quacks, fraudulent and noisome, who obtain money by false pretences, and more money by menaces and extortion, from green young men. For their names, which "Punch" would not advertise, he has referred his readers to the lower corner of the advertising columns of low newspapers, amongst which too mairy of Mr." Punch's" contemporai ies, especially in the country, may still be enumerated. But now he begs to publish the information that a nominal list of these miscreants, with copies of their puffs and other particulars concerning them, n-_edfut to be hnown, will be found in the pamphl t above referred to, which is entitled " Revelatkns of Quacks and Quackery," and is to be had at the "Medic ii Circular" Office, 20, King William-street, Strand, W.C. The vile practices, the monstrous impudence, the cruel rapacity, and the enormous g ins of the obscene tribe of Quacks, the mischief they do, the ruin they work, even to the causation of suicide, are Hilly set forth in " Revelations of Quacks and Qackery." And mark especially that, as afork said, the names of the Quacks arc publishes. The pamphlet ia question thus constitutes a regular Quack Directory. by consulting which every young man may know where be may go if he wishes to get plundered and destroyed. Buy, therefore, reader, by all means buy " evelations of Quacks and Quackery." Its contents will astonish and amuse you, whi e they invoke you, indignation and disgust. 01 course you do not want it on account of its warnings for youown sake, but you doubtless do for that of the many simpletons with whom you must be acquainted, if your acquaint.ance is large. " Who are the Quacks that 'Punch' means ?" Consider what it is to he ab'e to answer t',ls question of the young and inexperienced, and, for charity's sake, if for no other, go and provide yourself with "Revelations of Quacks and Q tackery, ' by Detector.—Punch, April 12.  lEETE—No Fancy Names or Advertising Chicanery. Fixed Prices, and all completed for the charges named-3s. 61, 5s 7s. 6d , and the very best that can be made, on floe gold, at 10 e'ich. A full set at £3, as good as those advertised at L: and £5 ; an f the very beat that can be made, on fine gold, at £.O the e.g. P.irtial sets in proportion. Stopping, .2s 61.; extractions, ls. Repairs effected whilst waiting. Teeth remodelled, and every case attended to at fair but moderate chirges, by Mr. ALIIIMT, OldestaAshed Dentist, 31, Great Russell-street, W.o. on. sul'atlons free. •
The Sun. — 1865-05-11 (London, England)

GUIDE TO THE QUACKS OF LONDON. A Series of Papers relative to Quacks, which appeared in the " Medical Circular," with the signature of "Detector," has been republished in the form of a short pamphlet. The reader of "Punch" should read this pamphlet also. He has often read, in the pages of "Punch," of certain Quacks, fraudulent and no!some, who obtain money by false pretences, and more money by menaces and extortion, from green young men. For their names, which "Punch" would not advertise, he has referred his readers to the lower corner of the advertising columns of low newspapers, amongst which too mauy of Mr." Punch's" contemporaries, especially in the country, may still be enumerated. But now he begs to publish the information that a nominal' list of these miscreants. with copies of their puffs and other particulars concerning them, n,edfut to be known, will be found in the pamphb t above referred to, which is entitled " Revelations of Quacks and Quackery," and is to be had at the "Medical Circular" Office, 20, King Williarn-street, Strand, W.C. The vile practices, the monstrous impudence, the cruel rapacity, and the enormous gains of the obscene tribe of Quacks, the mischief they do, the ruin they work, even to the causation of suicide, are Hilly set forth in "Revelations of Quacks and Qackery." And mark espec'ally that, as aforesaid, the names of the Quacks are published. The pamphlet in question thus constitutes a regular Quack Directory. by consulting which every young man may know where he may go if he wishes to get plundered and destroyed. Buy, therefore, reader, by all means buy " Revelations of Quacks and Quackery." Its contents will astonish and amuse you, whi'e they invoke your indignation and disgust. 01 course you do not want it on account of its warnings for your own sake, but you doubtless do for that of the many simpletons with whom you must be acquaisted, if your acquaintance is large. " Who are the Quacks that 'Punch' means ?" Consider what it is to he able to answer this question of the young and inexperienced, and, for charity's sake, If for no other, go and provide yourself with " Ifevelattons of Quacks and Quackery," by Detector.—Punch, April 12.
The Sun. — 1865-10-13 (London, England)

DETERMINED SUICIDE.—This morning, about half-past 8 o'clock, a female about 30 years of ago, of the name of Mary Fowler. residing at No. 24, Peter-street, St. James's, committed suicide by throwing herself out of the attic window of the house into the yard at the rear, a found distance of 50 feet. On being picked upb a person Williams, residing in the next house, life wa to be extinct, the deceased's head being frightfullys named shattered. The force with which deceased fell must have been very great, the flagstone ou which she fell being broken. The deceased was a married woman, but her husband, who holds a respectable situation in the City, had separated from her in consequence of her dissipated habits, making her, however, a weekly allowance. BREAKFAST .vERAGE. -ttomoeopathic pra3titioners, and the medical prutession generally, recommend cocoa a‘ be ng t e most healthful of all beverages. When the doctrine of homoeopathy was ti:st introduced into this country, there were to be obtah,td no preparations of cocoa either attractive to the taste or acceptv le to the stomach ; the nut was either sup2lled in the crude state, or so nt.skilful y manuiactured as to obtain little notice. .J. Epps, of London, uoinceopathic chemist, was induced in the year 18.39 to turn his attention to this subje t, and at length sucxeded, with the assistance of elaborate machinery, in being tie first to produce an ariele pure in its composition, a .d so refined by the pea et trituration it e elves in the process .t passe hrough, as to be most acceptable to the delicate stomach For general use Epps' cocoa is distin.:uished as an invigorating, grateful breakfast beverage, with a delkious aroma Dr. Rassall in his work, "Food and its Adulterations," says—" Cocoa contains a great variety of importan nutritive p-inciples ; every ingredient necebsary to the growth and sustenance of the body." Agaia, "As a nutritive, cocoa stands very much higher than either coffee or tea." Directions: -Two teaspoonfuls of, the powder in a breakfast cup, filled up with.; boiling water or milk. Secured in tin-lined i-lb , aryl lib. labelled packets, and sold at Is. 6d. per ib. by grocers, confectioners, and chemist&
The Sun. — 1865-09-11 (London, England)

MILITARY SUICIDE.—About half-past 2 o'clock on Saturday a loud report of a musket was heard in  the encampment of the Military Train on Woolwich-common, when it was discovered that a sergeant of the corps named William Benns, of No. 23 troop, had committed suicide. No reason can be assigned for the rash act other than that he had been somewhat addicted to intemperance and had been treated for delirium tremens. It likewise appears that ho had been recently in charge of the camp recreation-room, and had been removed in medical charge. He was at that time put under stoppage for debt. Since his return from hospital his habits were remarkably abstemious, and his friends entertained hopes of his thorough reformation. On Saturday morning, at a quarter past six o'clock, he proceeded on duty, and returned at 1 p.m., at which hour he dined with his brother sergeants at their mess, and was in good health and spirits. After dinner he took a single glass of porter at the canteen, and on his return to barracks he found Mrs. Driscoll, the wife of one of the privates, there, who had brought home the men's washing, and offered to assist her in allotting each man's to its proper place on the beds. This she declined, stating that he always misled her. He then disappeared unnoticed into a small apartment at the end of the room called the bathroom, loaded one of the men's carbines, and shot himself through the head by pointing the muzzle in his mouth. Death was instantaneous. Officers and men rushed to the spot on hearing the report, but assistance was of no avail. The unfortunate man bore a good character in the regiment. He joined the Military Train in 1857 as a volunteer from the 10th Hussars, and was nearly 22 years in the army. He was unmarried.
The Sun. — 1865-09-11 (London, England)

MILITARY SUICIDE.—nout half-past 2 o'clock on Saturday a loud report of a musket was heard in the encampment of the Military Train on Woolwich-common, when it was discovered that a sergeant of the corps named William Benns, of No. 23 troop, had committed suicide. No reason can be assigned for the rash act other than that he had been somewhat addicted to intemperance and had been treated for delirium tremens. It likewise appears that he had been recently in charge of the camp recreation-room, and had been removed in medical charge. He was at that time put under stoppage for debt. Since his return from hospital his habits were remarkably abstemious, and his friends entertained hopes of his thorough reformation. On Saturday morning, at a quarter past six o'clock, he proceeded on duty, and returned at 1 p.m., at which hour he dined with his brother sergeants at their mess, and was in good health and spirits. After dinner he took a single glass of porter at the canteen, and on his return to barracks he found Mrs. Driscoll, the wife of one of the privates, there, who had brought home the men's washing, and offered to assist her in allotting each man's to its proper place on the beds. This she declined, stating that he always misled her. He then disappeared unnoticed into a small apartment at the end of the room called the bathroom, loaded one of the men's carbines, and shot himself through the head by pointing the muzzle in his mouth.. Death was instantaneous. Officers and men rushed to the spot on hearing the report, but assistance was of no avail. The unfortunate man bore a good character in the regiment. He joined the Military Train in 1857 as avolunteer from the 10th Hussars, and was nearly 22 years in the army.H e  was unmarried.
The Sun. — 1865-01-10 (London, England)

THAMES.  ATTEMPTED SumnEs.—Philip Southern, a tall middleaged man, who precipitated himself into the Thames at Limehouse-hole, on the night of the 2d of the present month, was brought up on remand before Mr Paget. The prisoner was in deep water, 'and was saved by a waterman named Moore and his apprentice. He was now very penitent, and had behaved well in prison during his detention.  Mr. Paget asked the prisoner if he would keep away from drink and promise not to make any attempt on his life again.  The prisoner—Yes, sir. done.  ;egret very much what I  Mr. Paget—What a sad thing it is you should have done this while intoxicated. You had a narrow escape.  - . A respectable man said he was the foreman over the prisoner at the limekiln dry dock, ,rhere he had been employed as a labourer seven years.  Mr. Paget—And he is a man of good character and conduct ?  The foreman—Yes, sir. I will put him to work to-day. Mr. Paget—Very well, keep an eye upon him. I will let m go.  Hannah Croyton, a middlei aged woman, who mixed some acetate of lead in a glass of ale in a public-house, which she was about to drink, was brought up on remand, and the following letter concerning her from the excellent chaplain of the House of Detention, Clerkenwell, was read:—  " Dear sir,—l trust the husband of Hannah Croyton, who has promised to attend the re-examination to-morrow may be induced to resume a wef3kl3* allowance to his wife, in which case, his sister, who has also promised to be in attendance, would take suitablatcare of her, and endeavour to procure employment for herl She is in rt less desponding state of mind and promises to be more circumspect in future, and would be grateful if allowed to accompany her sister.— Believe me, yours very truly, GEORGE JEPHSON, chaplain."  The prisoner made a promise not to repeat the attempt commit suicide, and was allowed to go at large.
The Sun. — 1865-01-10 (London, England)

THAMES.  ATTEMPTED SUICIDES.—PhiIip Southern, a tall middleaged man, who precipitated himself into the Thames at Limehouse-hole, on the night of the 2d of the present month, was brought np on remand before Mr Paget. The prisoner was in deep water, and was saved by a waterman named Moore and his apprentice. He vas now very penitent, and had behaved well in prison during his detention.  Mr. Paget asked the prisoner if lie would keep away rom drink and promise not to mate any attempt on his life  again. The prisoner—Yes, sir. I regret very much what I done.  Mr. Paget—What a sad thing it is you should have done this while intoxicated. You had a narrow escape.  A respectable man said he was the foreman over the prisoner at the limekiln dry dock, where he had been employed as a labourer seven years.  Mr. Paget—And he is a mac of good character and conduct ?  The foreman—Yes, sir. I will put him to work to-day, Mr. Paget—Very well, keep an eye upon him. I will let him go.  Hannah Croyton, a middle ,fed woman, who mixed some acetate of lead in a glass of ale in a public-house, which she was about to drink, was brought up on remand, and the following letter concernbig her from the excellent chaplain of the House of Det'ettion, Clerkenwell, was read:—  " Dear sir,—l trust the husbind of Hannah Croyton, who has promised to attend the re-examination to-morrow may be induced to resume a weekly allowance to his wife, in which case, his sister, who his also promised to be in attendance, would take suitable caxe of her, and endeavour to procure employment for her. .She is in a less desponding state of mind and promises to be more circumspect in future, and would be grateful if allowed to accompany her sister.— Believe me, yours very truly, GEORGE JEPUSON, chaplain."  The prisoner made a promise not to repeat the attempt to commit suicide, and was allowed to go at large.