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The Sun. — 1849-10-25 (London, England)

CRIME AND SUICIDE.—About five years since, a waiter in a restaurant in Paris, named 11—, married a girl of great personal attractions, who was at that time only fourteen years old. Having been arrested during the June disturbances, his wile, during his imprisonment, formed a criminal intimacy with a watchmaker of Belleville, named Desavoye. This intercourse was continued even after the husband had been liberated, but ho had no suspicion of it. On Saturday last, Desa• voye, profiting by the absence of H— to see one of his children, which was at nurse in the country, visited the wife, and remains d all night with her. On Sunday morning, when ll was expected to return, the portress of the lo'lgings not having seen the lover go out, hastened to apprise the guilty parties of the risk of his approich. She knocked at the door violently, but received no answer, and smelling a strong odour of charcoal suspected that the criminal pair had committed suicide. Under this impression, she hastened to a locksmith, and having had the door broken open, found the guilty lovers lying on the ground, and quite dead. A few minutes after H— arrived, but the portress detained him till a commissioner of police, whom she sent for, had arrived. That official soon made his appearance, took a glance at the bodies, and was the first to apprise the husband of his misfortune, but not till the remains of the adulterer had been removed. ll—, overwhelmed with grief, embraced the body of his wife, over which he pronounced his pardon.—La Presse. . The Gazette of Tuesday night contains an order from the General Board of Health, appointed to carry the Nuisances Removal Act and Diseases Prevention Act into effect, to the churchwardens of the parishes of St. Margaret and St. John, Westminster, directing that they put in force certain regulations with respect to the Christchurch burial-ground, situate in the Broadway, Westminster. It also contains similar orders to the owners of the New Bunhill-fields cemetery, Deverellstreet, Dover road; to the churchwardens of St. George, Hanover-square; to the churchwardens of the parish of Christchurch, Blackfriars-road; to the president, elders, and churchwardens of the vestry of St. George's German Lutheran Chapel, Little Alie-street,Whitechapel; to the churchwardens of St. Stephen, Walbrook; to the churchwardens of the parish of St. Mary, Lambeth; to the churchwardens of St. James's Westminster (with respect to a burial-ground belonging to that parish, situate in the Hampstead-road); and to the proprietors or managers of the burial-ground situate in Butler's-place, in the parish of St. John, Horselydown, Surrey. It also contains an order from the same Board to the churchwardens of St. Benet Sherehog, Bucklersbury, in the city of London, directing them to close the burial-ground of that parish for a certain period.
The Sun. — 1849-10-25 (London, England)

CRIME AND SUICIDE.—About five years since, a waiter in a restaurant in Paris, named ll—, married a girl of great personal attractions, who was at that time only fourteen years old. Having been arrested during the June disturbances, his wife, during his imprisonment, formed a criminal intimacy with a watchmaker of Belleville, named Desavoye. This intercourse was continued even after the husband had been liberated, but he had no suspicion of it. On Saturday last, Desa• voye, profiting by the absence of to see one of his children, which was at nurse in the country, visited the wife, and remained all night with her. On Sunday morning, when ll was expected to return, the portress of the lodgings not having seen the lover go out, hastened to apprise the guilty parties of the risk of his approach. She knocked at the door violently, but received no answer, and smelling a strong odour of chareoal suspected that the criminal pair had committed suicide. Under this impression, she hastened to a locksmith, and having had the door broken open, found the guilty lovers lying on the ground, and quite dead. A few minutes after H— arrived, but the portress detained him till a commissioner of police, whom she sent for, had arrived. That official soon made his appearance, took a glance at the bodies, and was the first to apprise the husband of his misfortune, but not till the remains of the adulterer had been removed. ll—, overwhelmed with grief, embraced the body of his wife, over which he pronounced his pardon.—La Presse. The Gazette of Tuesday night contains an order from the General Board of Health, appointed to carry the Nuisances Removal Act and Diseases Prevention Act into effect, to the churchwardens of the parishes of St. Margaret and St. John, Westminster, directing that they put in force certain regulations with respect to the Christchurch burial-ground, situate in the Broadway, Westminster. It also contains similar orders to the owners of the New Bunhill-fields cemetery, Deverellstreet, Dover.road; to the churchwardens of St. George, Hanover-square; to the churchwardens of the parish of Christchurch, Blackfriart-road; to the president, elders, and churchwardens of the vestry of St. George's German Lutheran Chapel, Little Alie-street,Whitechapel; to the churchwardens of St. Stephen, Walbrook; to the churchwardens of the parish of St. Mary, Lambeth; to the churchwardens of St. James's Westminster (with respect to a burial-ground belonging to that parish, situate in the Hampstead-road); and to the proprietorsor managers of the burial-ground situate in Butler's-place, in the parish of St. John, Horselydown, Surrey. It also contains an order from the same Board to the churchwardens of St. Benet Sherehog, Bucklersbury, in the city of London, directing them to close the burial-ground of that parish for a certain period.
The Sun. — 1849-10-25 (London, England)

CRIME AND SUICIDE.—About five years since, a waiter in a restaurant in Paris, named H—, married a girl of great personal attractions, who was at that time only fourteen years old. Having been arrested during the June disturbances, his wife, during his imprisonment, formed a criminal intimacy with a watchmaker of Belleville, named Desavoyc. This intercourse was continued even after the husband had been liberated, but he had no suspicion of it. On Saturday last, Desavoye, profiting by the absence of ll to see one of his children, which was at nurse in the country, visited the wife, and remained all night with her. On Sunday morning, when H— was expected to return, the portress of the lodgings not having seen the lover go out, hastened to apprise the guilty parties of the risk of his approach. She knocked at the door violently, but received no answer, and smelling a strong odour of char' coal suspected that the criminal pair had committed suicide. Under this impression, she hastened to a locksmith, and having had the door broken open, found the guilty lovers lying on the ground, and quite dead. A few minutes after H— arrived, but the portress detained him till a commissioner of police, whom she sent for, had arrived. That official• soon made his appearance, took a glance at the bodies, and was the first to apprise the husband of his misfortune, but not till the remains of the adulterer had been removed. ll—, overwhelmed with grief, embraced the body of his wife, over which he pronounced his pardon.—La Presse. The Gazette of Tuesday night contains an order from the General Board of Health, appointed to carry the Nuisances Removal Act and Diseases Prevention Act into effect, to the churchwardens of the parishes of St. Margaret and St. John, Westminster, directing that they put in force certain regulations with respect to the Christchurch burial-ground, situate in the Broadway, Westminster. It also contains similar orders to the owners of the New Bunhill-fields cemetery, Deverellstreet, Dover•road; to the churchwardens of St. George, Hanover-square; to the churchwardens of the parish of Christchurch, Blackfriars-road; to the president, elders, and churchwardens of the vestry of St. George's German Lutheran Chapel, Little Alie-street, Whitechapel; to the churchwardens of St. Stephen, Walbrook; to the churchwardens of the parish of St. Mary, Lambeth; to the churchwardens of St. James's Westminster (with respect to a burial-ground belonging to that parish, situate in the Hampstead-road); and to the proprietorsor managers of fa r ti shhe obfusrita. gorhonu,n dll osrist eulaytde 0 wi in Bsuutlr(r r, e'ye place,lt al s oi conn the parish of St. John, florselydowfl. Surrey. It also contains an order from the same Board to the churchwardens of St. Benet Sherehog, Bucklersbury, in the city of London, directing them to close the burial-ground of that parish for a certain period.
The Sun. — 1849-01-30 (London, England)

DETERMINED SUICIDE BY PRUSSIC ACID.— Yesterday morning William Vaux, late an estate and house agent, aged 45 years, was found dead in his bed, at his lodgings, No. 2, Trafalgar-place, Walworth, from the effects of a large doso or prussic acid, which he had swallowed during the night. It appears that the deceased had latterly been so reduced in his circumstances that he has been living upon his friends, and the circumstance, it is evident, had very much preyed upon his mind. On Sunday he dined out, and having returned home, retired to rest about half-past twelve o'clock. Finding that ho did not come down to breakfast at his usual time, a little girl was sent up stairs to his bed-room to call him, and, after knocking several times at the door, she entered the chamber and found him in bed quite dead and cold. On his table was found a phial containing about two table spoons full of what was found to be prussic acid, tle,ugh the label on the bottle itself had been carefully scraped off. In a memorandum, also found cn the table, there were some lines, in the de ceased's handwriting, to the effect that his frit nds should no longer be troubh d with his support, as he should be found dead, and he cared not if they buried him in a hogstye.  The wedthel- is still boisterous and generally wet. Yesterday was one of the worst days we have had for some weeks ; for although the wind was not so strong as on that day week, the rain was battering and continuous during the day, and in the evening wo had some heavy gusts of wind, with rattling showers of hail, from the north-vast, which, at a later hour, were followed by sleet and rain. At the time we went to press there seemed to be a lull.— Caledonian Mercury.
The Sun. — 1849-08-18 (London, England)

THE CHOLERA. RETURN OF CASES, AUG. 17.  - Attacks. Deatt 8. In London and vicinity, viz. : Whitechapel ... ... ... 27 6 Rotherhithe 2 Shoreditch ... ... ... 10 6 Bethnal-green ... ... ... 29 23 Other localities in London ... 309 142 In England and Wales, viz.:— Liverpool ... ~. ... ... 105 34 Merthyr Tydvil ... ... ... 22 12 Dowlais ... ... ... ... 19 6 Cardiff ... ... ... ... 9 7 Plymouth ... ... ... ... 12 6 Newcastle-under-Lyme ... ... 21 6 Other towns in England ... ... 125 59 In Scotland, viz.:— Dundee ... ... ... ... 34 15 Hayrick ... ... ... ... 12 4 Other towns in Scotland ... ... 5 8  Total  SUICIDE THROUGH FEAR OF UNDERGOING A SURGICAL OPERATlON.—Yesterday evening an inquest was taken by Mr. J. W. Payne, deputy-coroner, at the White Swan, White-street, Cripplegate, on view of the body of Mr. Ebenezer Mitchell, aged 47, a master tailor, lately residing at No. 6, White-street, who committed suicide through fear of undergoing a painful operation. It appeared that he was suffering from an attack of fistula, for which he obtained advice. He was attended by Mr. Lloyd, surgeon, who found him not in a state to undergo an operation, as he had much fever upon him. He was for wme days past much excited, and his manner was different from what it used to be. That (yesterday) morning deceased's wife, who had heard an unusual noise, went into the deceased's bedroom, when she observed him sitting up in bed, aid he was black in the face. She then discovered that there was a rope round his neck, which was also attached to the bed-post, and which he had tightened by leaning forward. The rope was cut, when life was found extinct. Verdict— Temporary Insanity.
The Sun. — 1849-12-31 (London, England)

FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT) DUBLIN, SUNDAY EVENING, DEC. 30.—The weather still continues intensely cold, and all the still water in city and suburbs is frozen over, but not strong enough to bear skaters, who, notwithstanding the noted insouciance of the Irish character, are by no means so prone to involuntary suicide as the patrons of the treacherous Serpentine. The officers of the Custom-house were all at their posts to day, as per order, to give a meat reception to the "high tide," which did net once show its face, nor even give a glimpse of' its plethoric entity--the weather still continuing most unpropitious for an impressive entree, and the tide at Dublin bar not even reaching the ordinary altitude. But if we have not been inundated by Neptune, the Graces have visited us with a perfect deluge of the ornamental, in dress and bijouterie. In the latter line all Golconda would seem to have been ransacked by an English company, who are selling " stones of the first water," at " less than the cost of carriage." In the last intimation there may be more truth than is meant, albeit, there is no lack of purchasers. But the " tremendous sacrifice of bankrupts' stocks, " to the value of 200,000/. sterling," has all Dublin agog. If your witty friend Punch were here, he would indeed have many a joke to crack at the expense of agonised Benedicts, impressed into the Rotuo, "only just to look at nothing more"—the 100,000 shawls of "Messrs. Howell, Baird, and Co., of London." If this wondrous firm had not had the good luck to make bankrupts of half your London tradesmen—or if the latter had not become Po for their accommodation—the " unprecedented opportunity" now afforded could never have arisen. This "important sale, duly legalized by the scarlet sanction of the Crown" (she phrase I'll be bound, is more novel than the geode), comprises, according to the advertisement; as many ertielrs as, if heaped together, would fill all the buildings in St. Thomas's parish, not to talk of the Rotundo. Your leading article and the two It tters in Teurstley's number, in reference to the extinction of the Lsw courts here, have excited gr.( at ser ae,at ion amongst legal circles. The entire productions I have heard ascribed to the one hand—and that hand not one of an Irish practitioner. I feel convinced that it is as feasible for the Irish lendloris to obtain protection, as for its advocates to succeed in the abstraction of Irish legal jurisdiction. In !his all Irishmen are unanimous. The scene of liti,otion must still be at their own doors. They all agree that they shculd fight with each other at home. Another great man has declared against protection. I ;Mil be accounted justified in applying the epithet to the Earl of Bosse, the constructor of the most magnificent telescope in the world, the friend of art and science, a good landlord, and an honest man.
The Sun. — 1849-09-19 (London, England)

SEVEN FIRES DURING THE LAST TWELVE HOURS IN THE METROPOLIS.—This morning, about one o'clock, a fire occurred on the premises of Mr. Cowley, hat manufacturer, High-street, Stepney; from this house to the adjoining, that of Mr. Williams, pawnbroker, and Mr. Belcher, cheesemong, r, the flames spread most furiously. Several of the Brigade and West of Englund engines arrived in rapid succession; but notvvithstand• int? all the efferis of the fi.emen, Mr. Cowley's house and stuck were destroyed, and the greater portion of the pawnbroker's property tell a like sacrifice. Through the istjudici ass conduct of those present in throwing valuable furniture from the upper windows into the strt et, Mr. Belcher also is a sufferer from damage by removal, &e. The next fire occurred on the premises of Messrs. Allen and Co., linen. drapers, Fridaystreet,C heapside ; it originated among the stock in the upper rooms, but from the ready assistance afforded it was soon subdued, with considerable damage. The next fire took place on the premises of Mr. Skinner, a timbermerchaur, Butcher-row, Ratcliffe-cross, where, notwithstanding the Brigade and West of England engines were in quick attendance; a large stock of.timber was consumed, Insured in the London Assurance Office. The next fire happened in the house of Mrs. Shinn, laundress, where property, consisting of wearing apparel, &c., was destroyed. Three other fires also were returned to the offices, but loss of property was slight. Messrs. Cowley, Williams, and Belcher, are insured in the Defenders', Globe, and General Insurance Companies. The loss at these fires may be estimated at least at 4,000/. SUICIDE YESTERDAY MORNlNG.—Considerable excitement prevailed in the neighbourhood of Tottenhamcourt-road yesterday morning, in consequence of its having been discovered that Mr. Potter, the proprietor of the Bedford Dining-rooms, had committed suicide. Not making his appearance at the usual hour, one of his servants proceeded to his bedroom, when he found the unfortunate gentleman suspended from the bedpost. Medical assistance was immediately obtained, but without avail, the vital spark having fled. The deceased, who was highly respected in the neighbourhood, has been in a very desponding state ever since the death of his wife, to whom he was much attached.
The Sun. — 1849-03-26 (London, England)

SUICIDE OP COLONEL C. BIRD.—On Saturday, Mr. A. H. English, the Coroner at Bath, resumed an adjourned inquiry respecting the death of Colonel Charles Bird, aged 55, of the Hon. East India Company's service, who committed suicide in the following manner. The inquiry was commenced on Friday night, and ad • journed till next day for further evidence. Ann Doren, housemaid to the deceased, said that on Thursday, about one o'clock, the deceased rang the bell, and on her going to answer it, he requested her to take a note to Colonel Palmer, at No. 7, Sion-place, which she did, and returned in about twenty minutes, when she asked the ladies where the Colonel was? They told her that he was in the parlour, but on going there she could not find him. She afterwards went to the back drawingroom, at the door of which she knocked, but got no answer. Whilst at the door Colonel Budd arrived, and having made known her suspicions to him he had a ladder brought, and the Colonel entered at the window and opened the door for witness, and when she entered she found her master sitting in his chair covered with blood. Two pistols were on the floor, and a razor was on the chair at his side. His left arm was cut, and he seemed quite dead. Deceased bad seemed very lowspirited lately, especially during the last two or three days. Colonel Budd corroborated the evidence of the previous witness. Colonel Palmer said deceased had been greatly depressed lately. He received a letter from him the day before his death, in which he said, " I don't think I shall ever know happiness again." He believed his depression arose from being separated from his wife. Dr. Harvey proved being sent for to see the deceased, when he found him dead. Other evidence having been given, the jury were considering their verdict when the rep, rter was obliged to dispatch his parcel to meet the train.  The purchase-money paid by the Central German Government for the American steam-ship United States, now a member of their navy, was 265,000 dollars, or, in sterling, 53,0001. The ship cost originally 270,000 dollars; and ran her proprietor considerably into debt during her short career. The United States is now being fitted out as a war steamer by one of the first ship. builders of the Hudson River. Amongst the acts of the late United States Congress is one authorising a coinage of 20 and of 1 dollar gold pieces. '
The Sun. — 1849-03-26 (London, England)

SUICIDE OF COLONEL C. 13 InD.-1011 SatUrd* Mr. A. H. English, the Coroner at Bath, resumed an adjourned inquiry respecting the death of Colonel Charles Bird, aged 55, of the Hon. East India Company's ser• vice, who committed suicide in the following manner. The inquiry was commenced on Friday night, and ad' journed till next day for further evidence. Ann Dora, housemaid to the deceased, said that on Thursday' about one o'clock, the deceased rang the bell, and on her going to answer it, he requested her to take a note to Colonel Palmer, at No. 7, Sion-place, which she did, and returned in about twenty minutes, when she asked the ladies where the Colonel was? They told her that be was in the parlour, but on going there she could not find him. She afterwards went to the back drawing' room, at the door of which she knocked. but got no answer. Whilst at the door Colonel Budd _m. e t d and having made known her suspicions to ht. h had a andladder p brought,eeed the doorand thefor witness, Colonel enteredac when a. t shethe ewindowetered in his chair covered with she found her master sitting blood. Two pistols were on the floor, and a razor wag on the chair at his side. Ins left arm was cut, and b seemed quite dead. Deceased had seemed very lowspirited lately, especially during the last two or three days. Colonel Budd corroborated the evidence of thei previous witness. Colonel Palmer said deceased had been greatly depressed lately. He received a letter front him the day before his death, in which he said, "I don't think I shall ever know happiness again." He believed his depression arose from being F.eparated from his wife' Dr. Harvey proved being sent for to see the deceased, when he found him dead. Other evidence having been given, the jury were considering their verdict when tib! reporter was obliged to dispatch his parcel to meet the train.  -HER MAJESTY'S Tuf.ipgtY'S LHEATRE —When her Theatre was decorated in 1846, we spoke of the work at some length, as one of the most successful and effective of its kind, and we gave praise to Mr. Johnson, tilearii chitect by whom it was designed, and to Mr. Marsha and Mr. Sang, by whom it was carried out. It still ho'ds ,0 its good place in estimation, and viewing it a few.night since we were more than ever impressed with the so d cess with which a great desideratum had been obtsil3ed namely, unity with variety. While the eye and mind Ll3l, constant occupation in the always varied groups, Ineu-tio lions, and Raffaellesques displayed, there is a onene,, and congruity about the whole which is particular', satisfying and admirable.—Builder. At the battle of Moodkee an European serving joiir the Seikh army was surrounded at the capture of one, 4, the enemy's guns. He lifted up his hands and cr,e; " Spare me! for lam one of the old 44th." He Wool dg mediately shot down. This circumstance correspono with the report that there are three men of that regioibetio with a detachment of Affghans in the Seikh camp OA Jhelum.