The Sun. — 1847-07-15 (London, England)

PELLAPIA. The transaction, he said, appeared to belong to his son. Leaving the court, however, he was heard to exclaim that he was a lost man.  At the conclusion of the day's proceedings M TESTE was taken back to prison. The following account of what took place there in the course of the evening is from the National:— " Between eight and nine o'clock last evening an explosion was heard in one of the chambers of the prison of the Luxembourg, occupied by the accused parties in the affair of the Gouhenans mines. The in, and it was round that M. Tita-re kettl attempted to .sissmisit suicide. He had placed a pistol in his mouth, and pulled the trigger, but the pistol missed fire. He then placed a second pistol close to his heart, and fired, but he had pressed the weapon with such force against the part that the ball did not enter, and fell to the ground. No wound was inflicted, and the only trace of the explosion was a black mark from the powder on the flannel waistcoat and the skin. It was remarked that the discharge of the second pistol produced a severe contusion and a violent swelling, and that it was with great difficulty M. TESTS could be induced to submit to have the contusion dressed." The trial was resumed on Tuesday, but M. TESTS was not present. The report of the Commissary of Police was read, which stated that having heard of the attempt at suicide by M. TESTS, he (the Commissary) had repaired to the prison of the Luxembourg, and upon his addressing an interrogation to M. TESTE, the latter acknowledged what he had done, saying " It is true ; I did attempt to commit suicide. I have ever preferred honour to life. It was my own son who procured me the pistols, and I thank him for the act, which I esteem one of filial piety." The declaration of Dr. BAYLE was next read, describing the state of the prisoner. There was a contusion on the left breast. The pistol had been so tightly pressed upon the region of the heart as to have been deprived of air, and the ball could not penetrate. application of leeches ; M. ed to allow their application TTEhesTEdmobt so tri noart edleyr erde f ua sn but permitted him to apply an emollient poultice. The pistols were pocket pistols. The director of the prison stated that he heard a report, which he first took to be a squib. Having asked a turnkey if he had heard a report, and the latter answering in the negative, he went up to M. TESTE'S room. He saw seated on the staircase M. TESTE'S servant, looking pale and mute with fear. He hastened by him into the chamber. M. TESTE had on his trousers and shirt only. Witness questioned M. TESTS, asking with great emotion, " What have you done ?" " Monsieur le Directeur," coldly replied M. TESTE, and putting his hand upon his breast, " I am not hurt, and I am less moved than you are." The witness called for the doctor to be sent for, and set about looking for the pistols. M. TESTE told him he need not trouble himself seeking, as they were on his desk. Another witness confirmed this testimony, adding that M. TESTS was perfectly calm. It was proved by the man servant that prisoner's counsel, Messrs. PAILLET and DEERANT, had dined with the prisoner in the evening, and that nothing occurred to excite suspicion of his intention. He suddenly saw a light, and heard a slight report, when running into his master's chambers he exclaimed, " M. le President, what have you dune ?" and then ran out, crying for help, and sat down on the stairs, where he was found by the director of the prison. The Chancellor then called on M. RENOUARD, the reporter of the commission, to read a letter he had received from M. TESTS that morning. It was as follows : "M. le Chancelier,—The incidents of yesterday's hearing allow no room for contradiction. Further discussion becomes useless. I accept all that the Court may choose to do in my absence, for my presence is henceforth of no necessity, unless indeed it should judge right to constrain my appearance by force. I respect its authority, and resign myself to it." The Greffier of the Chamber read a report of the huissier, to the effect that M. TESTE had refused to accompany him to the • bar of the court. He said that " his presence was useless ; that he could not combat the facts produced against him; and that he dearly expiated the one sole act of weakness of his whole life." The Procureur-General then called upon the Court to declare all the accused guilty, and the counsel for the accused were proceeding with their addresses when the post left. M. PELLAPRA, it is said, has arrived at Haarlem, in Holland. It is generally supposed that General CLDIEUES will be acquitted, and that the otb,ra will be round guilty of corruption. The Corssiiissiolwel states tla.t thc: secretary to the Mayor of Thionville poisoned himself on Friday io wroid the consequences of a prosecution for or.