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The Sun. — 1856-11-01 (London, England)

ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.—The directors of the Oriental Bank Corporation have declared a dividend at the rate of 10 per cent, per annum for the ha!f-year ending the 30th June last, payable on the let Decernbtr, free of tncotne taa.  Messrs. Jone 4, Loyd, and Co, have notified that on Thursday next their business will be carried on at the South Sea-house, Threadneedle-street, until their premist s at Lothhary are rebuilt.  Toe Chancellorship of the University of London has become vacant by the resignation of the Earl of Burlington. The University and Corporation of Cambridge have presented a handsome candelabrum, valued at 300 guineas, to the I,Zight Hon. Sir John Patteson. Alr. Donald Nicoll is spoken of a; likely to succeed Mr. Wilson in the representation of Westbury, if that gentleman accepts the office of Chairman of the Inland Revenue.  Adother murder has been committed in Tipperary. A working man named Kenner, in the employ of a magistrate, was waylaid and murdered near Drily, on Sunday last. The murderer has not yet been di-covered. Great excitement was occasioned in Leicester on Sunday last by the report that a woman had been prematurely buried ; but the Stamford Mercury of yesterday says there is no truth in the rumour. The convict who effected his, escape from Portland on Friday last has been re-captured. A stranger was challenged by a Guardsman, who threatened to shoot him if he did not stand. This man turned out to be the escaped convict.  A serious attack was made on a mill near Bradford, belonging to Messrs. Taylor, on Thursday evening last, by a mob of about 2,000 persons. Damage to the extent millwas at liSeacitteali re at place ttoa put sufficientdo wn forceany of 150/. was committed. A dispute respecting the workwathsethlaretatetrenepdl; hours was the cause of the outrage. The neighbouring attempt. Highway robbery is on the increase in the West Tiding of Yorkshire, Mr. Hargreave of Cudworth being the la't victim. This gentleman was robbed by three men on Wednesday night, near Oakwell-bar' of 121. Yesterday Mr. Brent held an inquest, at the Colney Hatch Lunatic Asylum, on the body of Eliza Fuller, an inmate, who committed suicide in the institution by cutting her throat. A verdict of insanity was returned, with a recommendation that care be taken in collecting the knives used by the inmates during their meals. The inquiry into the fatal accident at Bryn Melly mine has been commenced by the Government. THE Blsetor or Nonwtoet.---The Norfolk C7tronicle o! Friday evening discredits the in:pours of the resignation of the Bishop of Norwich, and says nothing has recently occurred that can have given rise to them. In moat of the French corn markets an advance has taken place in the price of wheat.
The Sun. — 1856-11-01 (London, England)

ORIENTAL BANK COZZOILVTION.—The directors of the Oriental Bank Corporation have declared a dividend at the rate of 10 per cent. per annum for the half-year ending the 30th Jane last, payable on the Ist December, free of income tar.;  Messrs. Joneq, Loyd, and Co. have notified that .on Thursday next their business will be carried on at the South Sea•hous% Threadneedle•street, until their premists at Lothbnry are rebuilt.  The Chancellorship of the University of London has become vacant by the resignation of the Ear! of Bur• Luton. The University and Corporation of Cambridge have presented a handsome candelabrum, valued at 300 guineas, to the Right Hon. Sir John Patteson. Mr. Donald Nicoll is spoken of as likely to succeed Mr. Wilson in the representation of Westbury, if that gentleman accepts the office of Chairman of the Inland Revenue.  Another murder has been committed in Tipperary. A working man named Kenner, in the employ of a magistrate, was waylaid and murdered near Ernly, on Sunday last. The murderer has not yet been di-covered. Great excitement was occasioned in Leicester on Sunday last by the report that a woman had been prematurely buried ; but the Stamford Mercury of yesterday says there is no truth in the rumour. The convict who effected his escape from Portland on Friday last has been re-captured. A stranger was challenged by a Guardsman, who threatened to shoot him if he did not stand. This man turned out to be the escaped convict. A serious attack was made on a mill near Bradford, belonging to Messrs. Taylor, on Thursday evening last, by a mob of about 2,000 persons. Damage to the extent of 1501. was committed. A dispute respecting the workhours was the cause of the outrage. The neighbouring mill at Saltaire was threatened, but a sufficient force was collected at the latter place to put down auy attempt. Highway robbery is on the inorease in the West Riding of Yorkshire, Mr. Hargreave of Cudworth being the last victim. This gentleman was robbed by three men on Wednesday night, near Oakwell-bar, of 121. Yesterday Mr. Brent held an inquest, ac the Colney Hatch Lithatic Asylum, on the body of Eliza Fuller, an inmate, who committed suicide in the institution by cutting her throat. A verdict of insanity was returned, with a recommendation that care be taken in collecting the knives used by the inmates during their meals. The inquiry into the fatal accident at Bryn Mally mine has been commenced by the Government.
The Sun. — 1856-09-13 (London, England)

MISCELLANEOUS. Dividend I Amount Name of Company. per of I Paid. Price. Annum. Share. .....,.....1 ....••••••••••••••• X b• d. X s. d. Assam '.Cea ••..•• .• .. 81. 50 0 0 20 0 0 Auctisn Mart •••• • • • • 214 per cent. 50 0 0 Australian Agriculturl ii. Is. 100 0 0 17 10 0 Australian Trust •• .. B'. per cent 25 0 0 Australian Royal Mail Si. 10 0 0 all Angio-Mexican Mint.. IL 10s. 10 0 0 all __. British American Land 15s. 40 0 0 Canada ... •• .... •• .. 61. per cent. 100 0 0 32 10 0 124 Do. 5 per cent Bonds Si. per cent. 113% Ditto, 6 per cent. •• 61. per cent. City Navigation Bonds Electric Telegraph .. 6 per cent. 25 0 0 24 0 0 94% Ditto .. •• • ... .... Equitable Reversionry 71 pr. cent. 100 0 0 100 0 0 Ditto New .. •• •• • • 50 0 0 17 10 0 Gen. Revers. & Invest. sp.c. & be, 100. 0 0 100 0 0 Gen.steamNavigation 10 _poet. 15 0 0 14 0 0 Hudson's Bay.. • • • • • • Stock. ._ Hungerford ...... •... 21., 0 100 00 53 100 0 London Institution . •• ..... London Reversionary 51per cent. 15 0 0 all —.— 12 Russell Institution.• •• Price'sPatentCand. Co 10/. per cent. 20 0 0 17 110° 0 25 Reversionary Int. Soc. 4%1. pr cent. 100 0 0 :00 0 Royal Mail Steam.... 41. p. share. 100 0 0 9034 60 0 0 South Australian Land 61. per cent. 25 0 0 — Trust and Loan Comp. all 36 Upper Canada .. •• -------_______29— 0 0 0 r,4 Another suicide at the Agapemone is retorted. Tt .1.1  Another suicide at the Agapemone is reported. It is stated in the Taunton Courier that a young female left that establishment for the purpose of being confined last week ; that she was confined on Sunday ; and that on the following day she hung herself. The inquest does not appear to have been yet held. Mrs. Mary Anne Dixon, widow of a canon residentiary of York, has presented two ancient silver tankards to the corporation of Hull. One of them is a "whistle tankard," which belonged to Anthony Lambert, mayor of Hull, in 1669, when Charles I. was refused admis,ion to the town. Mrs. Dixon "has frequently been told that there is only another whistle tankard in the kingdom." The whistle comes into play when the tankard is empty ; so that when it reaches the hands of a toper, j and there is nothing to drink, he must, if he wants liquor, " whistle for it ;" -which possibly may be the erigiA of the popuhir phrase.
The Sun. — 1856-04-07 (London, England)

PALM—RuDgeuireirylgirEom allast.r week a vast number parts of the country to inspect the house of William Palmer. We are informed on credible authority that the late residence of Palmer is about to be opened as an inn, with tiz visitedr. r . SUICIDES IN PARlS.—Several suicides (says Galignani) pler have taken place within the last two vast s UouS of A persons on Rs G One was that of a young man of twenty-two, a clerk in tcluierys-ign of the "Strychnine Arms."—Birmingh,ant Mua shop in the Palais Royal, who, having become somewhat dissipated of late in his habits, received notice on Monday from his employer to seek another situation. Yesterday morning he was found dead in his room, haying terminated his existence with the fumes of lighted charcoal. Another case of suicide, by weans of charcoal, was that of a hirer-out of carriages, residing in the Rue Bayard, who, after making great sacrifices for his son, an ill-conducted young man, and finding that an additional sum of money was required from him to pay fresh debts of his, paid the amount, and then committed suicide. An etitrly woman, afflicted with an incurable disease, threw herself, on Monday morning, from the cindow of her room on the third floor in the Rue des St. Peres, and was killed on the spot. She left behind her a paper containing these words :—" I a enture to hope that God will pardon me, for I have suffered so greatly and prayed so fervently." Lastly, two cases occurred of suicide by hanging on Monday, one being that of a mason named Gondin, of Auteuil, aged 32, whose mind family annoyances had affected ; *nd the other, of a marchand de yin of La Villette, named Souler, who terminated his existence because a young woman, to whom he was paying his addresses, had con' seated to marry another.
The Sun. — 1856-04-07 (London, England)

RUGELEY.—During Easter week a vast number of persons visited Rugeley from all parts of the country to inspect the house of William Palmer. We are informed on credible authority that the late residence of Palmer is about to be opened as an inn, with the sign of the " Strychnine Arms. —Birmingham Mercury. SUICIDES IN PARlS.—Several suicides (says Galignani) have taken place within the last two days at Paris. One was that of a young man of twenty-two, a clerk in a shop in the Palais Royal, who, having become somewhat dissipated of late in his habits, received notice on Monday from his employer to seek another situation. Ye,terday morning he was found dead in his room, having terminated his existence with the fumes of lighted charcoal. Another case of suicide, by means of charcoal, was that of a hirer-out of carriages, residing in the Rue Bayard, who, after making great sacrifices for his son, an ill-conducted young man, and finding that an additional sum of money was required from him to pay fresh debts of his, paid the amount, and then committed 1 suicide. An elderly woman, afflicted with an incurable disease, threw herself, on Monday morning, from the window of her room on the thud floor in the Rue des St. Peres, and was killed on the spot. She left behind her a paper containing these words :—" I i enture to hope that God will pardon me, for I have suffered so greatly and prayed so fervently." Lastly, two cases occurred of suicide by banging on Monday, one being that of a mason named Goodin, of Auteuil, aged 32, whose mind family annoyances bad affected ; and the other, of a marchand de yin of La Villette, named Smiler, who terminated his existence because a young woman, to whom he was paying his addresses, had emulated to marry another.
The Sun. — 1856-09-20 (London, England)

SOUTHWARK.  ATTEMPTED SIIICIDE.—Ann Palk, a dissipated looking young female, was brought before Mr. Combs, charged with attempting to drown herself in the river Thames, also with attempting to strangle herself in the police cell at the station-house.  Henry Madden, No. 28 of the Thames police, stated that on the previous night he was on duty in the police galley, near Pickle-herring-stairA, when he saw the prisoner run down to the water's edge and plunge in. He immediately made to the spot and caught hold of the prisoner's clothes. Her struggles were very violent ; but after considerable difficulty he succeeded in rescuing her from a watery grave. He then got her ashore and conveyed her to the station-house, where medical assistance was procured, and sue was quickly restored to 11 I animation.  Sergeant Davis, 15 M, the acting inspector at the Bermondsey police•station, said that after the prisoner had recovered and was locked up in the cell she made a most determined attempt to strangle herself. Witness was compelled to have two cons'ables with her during the remainder of the night, to prevent her accomplishing her rash act. Mr. Combe asked what was known, of her?  Sergeant Davis replied that she was an unfortunate female, and had been several times in custody for drunkenness and other offence'. There c mid b 3 no doubt that she w 3 under the it.fiuence of liquor when she attempted to drown herself. The prisoner said she had no recollection of what had occurred, and she assured his worship that she never contemplated suicide when sob :r. Mr. Combe remanded her for a week, to enable the  constable gto make further inquirie4 about her. As for Madden, his conduct was good, and no doubt he would be rewarded by the Humane Society.  Eliza Orr, another young woman, was charged with attempting to drown herself at London Bridge. John Brown, 565 A, saitt that abcut three o'clock in
The Sun. — 1856-09-20 (London, England)

SOUTH WARS.  ArrExtrun Striomn.--Ann Palk, a dissipated looking young female, was brought before Mr. Combo, charged with attempting to drown herself in the river Thames, also with attempting to strangle herself in the police cell at the station-house.  Henry Madden, No. 28 of the Thames police, stated that on the previous night he was on duty in the police galley, near Pickle-herring•stairs, when he saw the prisoner run down to the water's edge and plunge in. He immediately made to the spot and caught hold of the prisoner's clothes. Her struggles wtre very violent ; but after considerable difficulty he succeeded in rescuing her from a watery grave. He then got her ashore and conveyed her to the station-house, where medical assistance was procured, and ■he was quickly restored to animation.  Sergeant Davis, 15 Xi, the acting inspector at the Bermondsey police•station, said that after the prisoner had recovered and was locked up in the cell she made a most determined attempt to strangle herself. Witness was compelled to have two constables with her during the remainder of the night, to prevent her accomplishing her rash act. Mr. Combo asked what was known of her ?  Sergeant Davie replied that she was an unfortunate female, and had been several times in custody for drunkenness and other offences. There could be no doubt that she was under the influence of liquor when she attempted to drown herself.  The prisoner said she had no recollection of what had occurred, and she assured his worship that she never contemplated suicide when sober.  Mr. Combs remanded her for a week, to enable the constables to make further inquiries about her. As for Madden, his conduct was good, and no doubt he would be rewarded by this Humane Society.  Eliza Orr, another young woman, was charged with attempting to drown herself at London Bridge. John Brown, 665 A, said that about three o'clock in
The Sun. — 1856-09-22 (London, England)

THE LATE EARL OF SHREWSBURY AND  JOHN SADLEIR.  DUBLIN, SEPT. 20.  A statement which appears in the leading columns of the Tablet of this day, and which I have reason to know is perfectly authentic, relates a fact about the late John Sadleir that can hardly fail to surprise the world even with reference to that notorious individual, as evincing iu a very striking manner the extraordinary amount of confidence which he contrived to obtain in all circles. Tea statement is as follows :  A will has been discovered amongst the papers of the late Earl of Shrewsbury bequeathing- his estates to the late John Sadleir absolutely and unconditionally. The existence of this will was unknown to Mr. Serjeant Bellasis and Mr. Hope Scott (the executors of that nobleman) until within the last few days. It is of a date anterior to the will in favour uf the infant son of the Duke of Norfolk, and is understood to have been made previous to the short stay of the earl in London when he took his seat in the House of Lords. Tue subsequent will was not, however, made in consequence of the public exposure which followed the suicide of John Sadleir ; but before returning abroad the earl was advised by a dignified ecclesiastic to place his affairs in the hands, and seek the counsel of Catholics of known probity and honour, and we believe that the executors of the existing will were recommended to him. The earl, however, never made these gentlemen acquainted with the disposition he had previously made of his property, and it is understood that he overruled the advice they tendered to him in many respects, and e:;pecially in not leaving anything to his nearest relatives. The intention of the earl was, that his property should be applied by John Sadleir to charitable and ecclesiastical uses, and no plausible reason can be•alleged for his choice of the person to whom he confided the distribution of his property except thathis own solicitor and the solicitor of John Sadleir were one and the same person. It is, of course, not to be supposed that this gentleman was acquainted with the Sadleir frauds, or even with the fact of the speculations in which John Sadleir was involved. And it is probable that so astute a man as Sadleir would, as far as possible, keep from the knowledge of his Catholic solicitor everything which would tend to lower his opinion of him, and seek other and less scrupulous advisers to carry out the details of his frauds and speculations.
The Sun. — 1856-12-26 (London, England)

SUDDEN DEATH OF MR. HUGH MILLER.—On Wed. nesday forenoon the people of Edinburgh were startled by a rumour of the sudden death of Mr. Hugh Miller, the well-known writer on geology and the editor of the Witness newspaper. Mr. Miller had been found lying dead on the floor of his bedroom, shot through the head with a pistol bullet. That he died by his own hand there seems to be no doubt, but the circumstances under which the melancholy event happened do not lead to the supposition that his death was an act of intentional suicide. For some time past Mr. Miller had been in a somewhat indifferent state of health, brought on, we believe, by over-study in the preparation of a new work on geology. He suffered considerably from nervous excitement, and, though at all times a man of eccentric manners, an unusual strangeness was remarked by his acquaintances. The evening before his death he was to have delivered a lecture en the " Mosaic Creation" to an audience at Portobello, a bathing place in the neighbourhood of Edinburgh, where he resided. He had prepared the lecture, but the state of his health prevented his deliver. ing it, and it was read in his absence by a friend. In the course of the day Mr. Miller saw his medical adviser, to whom he complained of headache, brought on by the want of refreshing sleep. Following the directions he had received, he took a warm bath and retired to rest at an early hour. He bad for some time been in the habit of keeping a loaded revolver in his bedroom, having, it is said, a strong apprehension of danger from housebreakers, for which, in reality, there was some reason, as an attempt was made not very long ago t., break into his valuable museum. No explosion was heard by the servants during the night, and it was not till the morning that the body was found lying near the bath-room. These circumstances seem to prove that the melancholy event was purely accidental, while the state of Mr. Miller's mind as wed as his general character and position preclude the idea of premeditated or intentional self-destruction. AN
The Sun. — 1856-12-26 (London, England)

HUGH MILLER.—On Wednesday forenoon the people of Edinburgh were startled by a rumour of the sudden death of Mr. Hugh Miller, the well-known writer on geology and the editor of the Witness newspaper. Mr. Miller had been found lying dead on the floor of his bedroom, shot through the head with a pistol bullet. That he died by his own hand there seems to be no doubt, but the circumstances under NuLich cue melancholy eveLt happened do not lead to the supposition that his death was an act of intentional suicide. For some time past Mr. Miller had been in a somewhat Indifferent state of health, brought on, we believe, by over-study in the preparation of a new work on geology. He suffered considerably from nervous excitement, and, though at all times a man of eccentric manners, an unusual strangeness was remarked by his acquaintances. The evening before his death be was to have delivered a lecture en the " Mosaic Creation" to an audience at Portobello, a bathing place in the neighbourhood of Edinburgh, where he resided. He had prepared the lecture, but the state of his health prevented his deliver. ing it, and it was read in his absence by a friend. In the course of the day Mr. Miller saw his medical adviser, to whom he complained of hea lache, brought on by the want of refreshing sleep. Following the directions he had received, he took a warm bath and retired to rest at an early hour. He bad for some time been in the habit of keeping a loaded revolver in his bedroom, having, it is said, a strong apprehension of danger from housebreakers, for which, in reality, there was some reason, as an attempt was made not very long ago to break into his valuable manure. No explosion was heard by the servants during the night, and it was not till the morning that the body was found lying near the bath-room. These circumstances seem to prove that the melancholy event was purely accidental, while the state of Mr. Miller's mind ae we 1 as his general character and position preclude the idea of premeditated or intentional self-destruction. AN