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The Sun. — 1846-03-13 (London, England)

MANURE COMPANY.—It is intended to form a company in Newcastle, for the purpose of turning the contents of the common sewers to profitable account. It is proposed to intercept and convey them underground, without the slightest nuisance to the public, to a considerable distance from the town, where reservoirs will be formed, and buildings erected, and there subject them to a chemical process, by which tip objections on the score of offensiveness will be destroyed, and the substance, as a manure, improved in its fertilising proper. ties. It is proposed then to dry it by artificial means, and thus render it fit and convenient for carriage. Upon a moderate calculation, not fewer than 10,000 tons of valuable manure are wasted, which, at 31 per ton, amount to an annual lofts of 30,0001.—Newcastle Journal. SUICIDE OF AN Ex • COURIER OF THE DUKE OF CAMaxmoz.—Yesterday, Mr. WakleTi m.p., held an inquest at the Marquis of Granby Tavern, Great Marylebone-street, on view of the body of Thomas Webb, aged 50 years, who committed suicide. The deceased lived at No. 3, Little Marylebone-s treet, and was formerly a courier in the family of the Duke of Cambridge, from whom he received a pension fur his services. Subsequently he became butler to Colonel Thoyts, but had left about a twelvemonth since. Mr. Reading, the parish beadle, doi)osed that, from information he received on Sunday evening, between six and seven o'clock, he proceeded to deceased's room (an attic), and found him suspended to the bed-post by a cord tied tightly round his neck. Witness, with the assistance of the landlord, immediately cut him down, but the body was quite cold, and life must have been extinct for seveial hours. John Cuerton (deceased's landlord) deposed to having last seen him alive on the previous day ; ho was a married man, and his wife lived at service ; he had lodged in witness's house ever since he left Colonel Thoyts. Deceased was never heard to utter any expressions that might lead one to conjee:ure that he contemployed suicide, and he enjoyed tolerable health up to the period of his destruction. The Coroner summed up at considerable length. remarking on the fiequency of suicides amongst butlers; and as the testimony was not altogether satisfactory as to state of deceased's mind, he recommended them to return an open verdict. After a short consultation, the jury unanimously recorded the following verdict, " That deceased was found dead, having hanged himself in a state of mind unknown to the jury."
The Sun. — 1846-01-16 (London, England)

DETERMINED SUICIDE BY A CHANCERY SUITOR. —Last evening, Mr. Wakley, M P., held an inquest at the Robin Hood, Holborn, upon the body .f Mr. James Ede, aged sixty-three, late an extensive tanner at Byrinck, Sussex, and for the last thirty years a suitor in the Court of Chancery for property said to be to the amount of 100,000/. The jury viewed the body, which presented a most appalling spectacle, the throat being cut twelve inches across the spinal bone. Mary Wheatley, chambermaid to the Robin Hood, stated that about nine o'clock on Tuesday morning deceased rang for his clean linen. She answerecLhis bell, and told him that it was not ready. A sheriff's officer was then with him. She had scarcely got down stairs when she was recalled by the officer, who said, "Go in, I think the man has cut his throat." She went in, and saw deceased with both hands working at his throat. A large quantity of blood spirted from the wound against the wall. Mr. William Arthur Ede, eldest son of deceased, said that his father had been a Chancery suitor for a large amount of property, which greltly affected his mind and depressed his spirits. He was exceedingly reserved, and never let his friends know the exact state of his circumstances. Mr. Willis, sheriff's officer, arrested deceased about ten o'clock on Tuesday morning, under an execution obtained by Mr. Thorpe, proprietor of the Robin Hood, for 180/. When he told deceased under what circumstances he arrested him, deceased replied, "Impossible ; I gave him a judgment, but never thought he would take such steps. It was foolish for him to do so, as be was certain of his money, for an estate would be soon sold which would re-. alise 20,0001., that would be divided amongst five creditors." He then desired witness to call Mr. Thorpe, and witness was so doing, when, hearing a noise, he turned round, and, seeing that deceased had cut his throat, called for assistance. Mr. Thorpe, landlord of the Robin Hood, stated that he issued the execution at the desire of deceased, in the hope that it would induce the solicitors in the case to pay his demand. Verdict, " Insanity."
The Sun. — 1846-01-16 (London, England)

DETERMINED SUICIDE BY A CHANCERY SUITOR. —Last evening, Mr. Wakley, M.P., held an inquest at the Robin Hood, Holborn, upon the body of Mr. James Ede, aged sixty-three, late an extensive tanner at Byrinck, Sussex, and for the last thirty years a suitor in the Court of Chancery for property said to be to the amount of 100,000/. The jury viewed the body, which presented a most appalling spectacle, the throat being cut twelve inches across the spinal bone. Mary Wheatley, chambermaid to the Robin Hood, stated that about nine o'clock on Thesday morning deceased rang for his clean linen. She answered his bell, and told him that it was not ready. A sheriff's officer was then with him. She had scarcely got down stairs when she was recalled by the: officer, who said, " Go in, I think the man has cut his throat." She went in, and saw deceased with both hands working at his throat. A large quantity of blood spirted from the wound against the wall. Mr. William Arthur Ede, eldest son of deceased, said that his father hadbeen a Chancery suitor for a large amount of property, which greatly affected his mind and depressed his spirits. He was exceedingly reserved, and never let his friends know the exact state of his circumstances. Mr. Willis, sheriff's officer, arrested deceased about ten o'clock on Tuesday morning, under an execution obtained by Mr. Thorpe, proprietor of the Robin Hood, for 1801. When he told deceased under what circumstances he arrested him, deceased replied, "Impossible ; I gave him a judgment, but never thought he would take such steps. It was foolish for him to do so, as he was certain of his money, for an estate would be soon sold which would re alise 20,0001., that would be divided amongst five creditors." He then desired witness to call Mr. Thorpe, and witness was so doing, when, hearing a noise, he turned round, and, seeing that deceased had cut his throat, called for assistance. Mr. Thorpe, landlord of the Robin Hood, stated that he issued the execution at the desire of deceased, in the hope that it would induce the solicitors in the case to pay his demand. Verdict, Insanity."
The Sun. — 1846-05-27 (London, England)

WIDOW LADY.—YesterDETERMINED SUICIDE OF A for Middlesex, held an inday afternoon, Mr. G. J. Mills, Coroner_ DO you mean to say ti drealftellelyet Hi.hstreet, Camden-town, on the quest at the Mother Red Cap, Barham- e forty, who resided in deceased, a youth - of fourteen, that he last saw evidence of the son of the drawing-room on Friday afternoon last, about body of a widow lady of independenttrrae.p.ropletrtayp,penaarmededfrQoumeenthe,e aegNeld. his mother alive in heor.eteek, when he left home to go to school. On a quarter before twot f five o'clock, on entering the apartment, he byer the neck from a hook in the wall by a rope. gave an alarm, and she was cut down by a policeman He instantly bo or t 1 ry . a. She had for some time past been exceedingly months back as not rightinher hanisdreatunrnei threatened to destroy in the wall where he had found her suspendedigih d t herself.t°,lldailiee naoliTrhmuflatNsnedye or ceasesiexiionngs t ht lei o uhgolot hook never seen such a thing before, he was 140 strongly impressed with the conviction that she meant to destroy herself, that he went and brought in a policeman. On Thursday evening, whilst lying on the sofa, deceased fancied she saw a large bat fijing about th apartment, and that it had taken refuge in a bird-cage in the room, and she begged of him (her son) to catch it. When he left home for school on the Friday she called hint to kiss her, and behaved most affectionately towards him. She frequently complained of pain in the head, and would stand with her hands to it for a long limo together. She was under medical treatment for it. When she read of cases cf suicide in the paper, she would express her horror at people taking away that life- they could not give. The jury returned a verdict, " That deceased hung herself in a state of insanity." REGISTRATION OF THE PRINCESS, WITH CONFLICT OF Paitisuxs.--Yesterday morning Mr. Le Breton, clerk to the guardians of St. Martin's-in-the-Fields, and Mr. Leonard, the registrar of that parish, repaired to Buckingham Palace, for the purpose of registering the birth of the inlant Princess. Hitherto the royal progeny of her Majesty have been registered by the gt. George's officials, and wrongly registered, as the parishes divide at the palace, the greater portion of the palace, including the royal apartments, being in St. Martin's Parilh, %Lila tao smuds are is Wat of fit. Camp, liana
The Sun. — 1846-05-27 (London, England)

DETERMINED SUICIDE OF A WIDOW LADY.—Yeaterclay afternoon, Mr. G. J. Mills, Coroner for Middlesex, held an inquest at the Mother Red Cap, High-street, Camden-town, on the body of a widow lady of independent property, named Queene, aged forty, who resided in Barham-terrace. It appeared from the evidence of the son of the deceased, a youth of fourteen, that he last saw his mother alive in her drawing-room on Friday afternoon last, about a quarter before two o'clock, when he left home to go to school. Ou his return shortly after five o'clock, on entering the apartment, he found her suspended by the neck from a hook in the wall by a rope. He instantly gave an alarm, and she was cut down by a policeman and a neighbour. She had for some time past been exceedingly desponding, and rive or six months back threatened to destroy herself. He on many exasions thought she was not right in her mind, and on Thursday, seeing the hook in the wall where he had never seen such a thing before, he was so strongly impressed with the conviction that she meant to destroy herself, that he went and brought in a policeman. On Thursday evening, whilst lying on the sofa, deceased fancied she saw a large bat fl) ing about the apartment, and that it had taken refuge in a bird-cage in the room, and she begged of him (her son) to catch it. When he left home for school on the Friday she called him to kiss her, and behaved most affectionately towards him. She frequently complained of pain in the head, and would stand with her hands to it for a long time together. She was under medical treatment for it. When she read of cases of suicide in the paper, she would express her horror at people taking away that life they could not give. The jury returned a verdict, " That deceased hung herself in a state of insanity."  REGISTRATION OF THE PRINCESS, WITH CONFLICT OF PARisuEs.--Yesterday morning Mr. Le Breton, clerk to the guardians of St. Martin's-in-the-Fields, and Mr. Leonard, the•registrar of that parish, repaired to Buckingham Palace far the purpose of registering the birth of the infant Princess. Hitherto the royal progeny of her Majesty have been registered by the St. George's officials, and wrongly registered, as the parishes divide at the palace, the greater portion of the palace, including the royal apartments, being in St. Martin's parish, whilst the grounds are im that of „St, (Norge, Ham. ver-square.
The Sun. — 1846-05-19 (London, England)

DEATH OF JOHN WEEKS, THE BOXLEY FRATRICIDE. TUNBRIDGT WELLS FRlDAY.—During the week an uncommon degree of excitement has prevailed in this district of the county, owing to the discovery of the supposed suicide of John Weeks, who in the month of August, 1844, murdered his brother Edward, by stabbing him at the village of Boxley, near Maidstone. It may be remembered that the brothers lived with their aged mother, and the unfortunate transaction was the result of a series of quarrels. A. Coroner's jury returned a verdict of wilful murder against the deceased, and for his apprehension her Majesty's Government offered a reward of 1001. He, however, succeeded in making off, and nothing was heard of him until his corpse was identified in the following most extraordinary manner. On the Morning of the 2d instant the body of a man was found floating in a pond near the village of Brenchl, a few miles distant. Bruises being found on his head, and a bundle, containing his clothes, his hat, and an empty purse, being picked up in the pool, gave rise to a suspicion that he had been robbed and then murdered by being thrown into the water. The body was then identified as that of a man who had passed by the name of Thomas Saunders, and had been employed at a neighbouring farm, but was discharged on the 11th ult., receiving his wages and money he had entrusted to his master-81. Re was not heard of afterwards until found in the pond, and the circumstance of only 3s. beret °lgecovered in his pockets, strengthened the ,suspicionThparish deceased had been unfairly dealt with. constable subsequently ascertained, .howevey, thaet the corpse half sovereigns, had been robbed of two sovereigns, and some silver, by three men and threnemNevomen, whonh captured. They acknowledged that tbey had taken the money, and bad unfairly distributed it. They were examined before a county magistrate, and were committed for trial for the felony. The surgeons deposing that the braises could not have caused death, circumstances induced parties to think that the deceased was the fratricide Weeks, and ecup belonging to the deceased was proved by the mother of Weeks to have belonged to her son. The body of the deceased was exhumed, and its complete identification was established by the mother and sister of Weeks. The body was re-interred. It is supposed the deceased committed suicide.
The Sun. — 1846-07-22 (London, England)

SUICIDE ON THE WEDDING-DAY. That " the course of true love never does run smooth," has been often, but never, we believe, more painfully verified than in the following imtance : —A young man, a native of Islay, named Donald M'Millan, a joiner by trade, and employed at Port Dundas, wooed and won the heart of a buxom young dame from Edinburgh. The day singled out from time (Monday last) for the consummating of that happiness which till then they had only dreamt of; at last arrived. Friends and acquaintances from different and distant parts of the country, in holiday attire, had arrived at the house in Stirling-street, off Garscube-road, destined to be the future home of the happy pair. Everything being in readiness, the bridegroom and bride, by the aid of a highly-respectable clergyman, were, about seven o'clock, p.m., united in the bands of wedlock. Up to this period nothing remarkable had taken place, except a cloggcd, if not a stupid, indifference manifested by Nl‘Millan during the ceremony. The clergyman had pointedly to draw his attention to the fact that his assent was required before he acquiesced. This conduct seems the more unaccountable, seeing the bridegroom had frequently of late urged upon the young woman the propriety of no longer delaying their marriage. This seemingly trifling affair, which threatened to put a stop to their joyous expectations, was, however, soon forgotten in the happy greetings that followed. when all " went merry as a marriage-bell." After supper the young gudcman, while enjoying himself with his friends, partook freely—too freely it is said—of strong drink, for which he was gently reproved by one of the company. Whether offended at what had been said, maddened with jealousy, intoxi • cated with drink, or temporarily deranged, we cannot tell, but true it is, that unknown to the bride and the roers toe purpose ol f the tahkei nlgeftathe walk housein taboutiie openten ao'clock,ir,the f room being, as he said, oppressively hot. His brother accompanied him a considerable distance in an eastward direction, their conversation being in a strain the very reverse of melancholy. Upon their arriving at the Monkland Canal, Donald at once plunged into the water. his brother at once gave an instant alarm, and did everything to save the drowing man, who at no time seemed to have wavered in his determined purpose. Assistance soon arrived, and the body was recovered, after being about fifteen minutes in the water; but every means employed to restore animation were unavailing. Intelligence of this lamentable occurrence was conveyed to the " merrymakers ;" and who can describe the anguish of her who is scarcely well a wife till she is also a widow—the bitter grief of his sisters, two of whom were present—or the sorrow of the rest of the party. The body of the unfortunate deceased has since been removed to Islay for interment—Glasgow Chronicle.
The Sun. — 1846-11-10 (London, England)

DETERMINED ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE.—On Monday the neighbourhood of York-terrace, Westminster, was thrown into a state of considerable alarm, in consequence of a report of a young man, who is connected with a respectable family in:Gloucestershire, and who had for the last eighteen months taken up his residence at No. 1, York-terrace, under the name of George Samuel Tanner, had committed suicide by cutting his throat with a razor. On inquiry it appeared that the unfortunate gentleman, whose age did not exceed 28, had been estranged from the society of his friends, and had abandoned himself to indolence and dissipation. An allowance to the extent of 101. per month was allowed him, which he regularly received through the hands of the legal advisers of the family, a solicitor in Gray's Inn. Sometime ago he became acquainted with a young girl, a dancer at the Opera, and who was known by the name of Ellen. She continued to live with him for some time, joining with him in his excesses on the receipt of his monthly allowance, which was soon spent, and for the remainder of the month they were often in a complete state of poverty. About a fortnight since this girl received an authority to receive his allowance, which, it is stated, she did, and absconded, leaving her paramour in the greatest distress. He commenced selling what little furniture they had, the proceeds of which he spent in drink, and on Saturday repeatedly said he should not survive it. No notice was taken at the time, but yesterday morning, his not appearing as usual, his neighbours became alarmed, and a man named George, the landlord's agent, went to the rear of the premises, and discovered the unfortunate man lying weltering in blood, which was fast issuing from his throat, in his bedroom. The doors were broken open, and the wretched being, who was alive but perfectly insensible, was conveyed to the Westminster Hospital, when it was found that he had inflicted so severe a wound in his throat, that although the carotid artery was not separated, but little hopes were entertained of his recovery. So determined had his intention of selfdestruction been, that in addition to the razor, a penknife lying open was found at his side. —At a
The Sun. — 1846-11-10 (London, England)

DETERMINED ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE.-011 Monday the neighbourhood of York terrace, Westminster, was thrown into a state of considerable alarm, in consequence of a report of a young man, who is connected with a respectable family in:Gloucestershire, and who had for the last eighteen months taken up his residence at No. 1, York-terrace, under the name of George Samuel Tanner, had committed suicide by cutting his throat with a razor. On inquiry it appeared that the unfortunate gentleman, whose age did not exceed 28, had been estranged from the society of his friends, and had abandoned himself to indolence and dissipation. An allowance to the extent of 101. per month was allowed him, which he regularly received through the hands of the legal advisers of the family, a solicitor in Gray's Inn. Sometime ago he became acquainted with a young girl, a dancer at the Opera, and who was known by the name of Ellen. She continued to live with him fur some time, joining with him in his excesses on the receipt of his monthly allowance, which was soon spent, and for the remainder of the month they were often in a complete state of poverty. About a fortnight since this girl received an authority to receive his allowance, which, it is stated, she did, and absconded, leaving her paramour in the greatest distress. He commenced selling what little furniture they had, the proceeds of which he spent in drink, and on Saturday repeatedly said he should not survive it. No notice was taken at the time, but yesterday morning, his not appearing as usual, his neighbours became alarmed, and a man named George, the landlord's agent, went to the rear of the premises, and discovered the unfortunate man lying weltering in blood, which was fast issuing from his throat, in his bedroom. The doors were broken open, and the wretched being, who was alive but perfectly insensible, was conveyed to the Westminster Hospital, when it was found that he had inflicted so severe a wound in his throat, that although the carotid artery was not separated, but little hopes were entertained of his recovery. So determined had his intention of selfdestruction been, that in addition to the razor, a penknife lying open was found at his side.
The Sun. — 1846-08-20 (London, England)

INFANTICIDE.—ALLEGED Raps.—On Tuesday an inquest, which was adjourned from Friday last, was resumed and concluded by Mr. William Baker, Deputy Coroner, at the Black Horse, in the Kingsland-road, on view of the body of a newly born female infant, the offspring of Mary Fisher, a single woman, which was found in the soil of a water-closet by Policeman Coles, G 126, at No. 4, Great Leonard-street, Shoreditch, where she was living; the particulars Of the first inquiry in reference to which have already been given. The inquiry _was adjourned for a post mortem examination, which was made by Mr. John Hall, surgeon, Paul-street, and Mr. R. Davis, surgeon, Worshipsquare, who were of opinion, from the lungs floating in water, and other appearances, that the deceased had breathed. There were no external marks of violence. The mother of deceased said, that she was assaulted some months ago, against her wish, by a man, a stranger to her, who led her among some ruins, where he effected his purpose while she was in a state of insensibility, and that on her recovery she found her shawl in her mouth, and her dress was torn. Verdict, "That the deceased child was found immersed in the soil, but by what means it became so immersed, whether by accident or design, there was not sufficient evidence to the jury."  SUICIDE OF ONE OF TIIE PARISH SURGEONS AT Bnroirrox.—On Monday morning Mr. Thomas Baldey, parish surgeon at Brighton, not making his appearance at the usual hour, his servant became alarmed, and on knocking at the door she received no answer. She then informed the inmates with whom he lodged, who sent for the chief officer of police. The officer broke open the door and found Mr. Baldey lying in bed quite dead, with a small phial and a glass standing on the drawers at his bedside. On examining the contents of the glass it was found to contain prussic acid. A coroner's inquest was held on the body in the even. ing, when it was proved that deceased had purchased an ounce of prussic acid at a chemist's, and it is supposed that he took the whole. Deceased had been unwell for some time, and in an apparently low state of mind. The jury returned a verdict of " Temporary insanity." Deceased had been a parish surgeon several years.