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The Sun. — 1833-03-19 (London, England)

MURDER OF THE BOY ROBERT PAVIOUR  HAT T ON. GARDEN. Yesterday having been appointed for the reexamination of Fre,lerick Marshall, William Taylor, and George Evans, charged on the Coroner's warrant, with the wilful murder of Robert Paviour, aged 13, at an early hour in the morning they were brought from the new prison, Clerkenwell, handcuffed, in the custody of Waddington, when the utmost interest was manifested, and a great number of persons attended, under the expectation that a public examination would take place. Since the last examination, the officers of police have been actively employed, in the hope of discovering the parties involved in the brutal transaction; but, as yet, no important discoveries have been made Mr. Laing has received private communications which may probably eventually lead to most important disclo-ures, and from the circumstance of the prisoner Marshall having made use of the tame of Captain Beauclerc, who committed suicide in Horsemonger-lane Gaol, a short rime ago, while incarcerated under the commitment of Mr. Murray, the Magistrate of Union-hall, on a charge of a nameless offence, it is strongly suspected the party concerned in the murder are connected with, or have some peculiar knowledge of Captain Nichol's gang at Walworth, with which Beauclerc was connected, and who, it may be recollected, inveigled a boy from his home, under a promise of procuring him a situation, and has ever since escaped justice, notwithstanding the vigilance and exertions of the police. The miscreants are supposed to be numerous about the town.  M arshall is about 26 years of age, thin, of low .titure, and attired in a block mock cow, white neckerchief, Wellington boots of superior make, anti evi.l,ltly the left-off clothes of some person of a higher grade in soc ety. He has brown hair, a small peeping eye, and pointed nose. His appearance is rather diss;pa ed, and when he spoke it was in an effeminate tune.  Taylor seemed exceedingly depressed in his spirits He is ab .ut five feet eight inches high, dres-ed in a brown frock coat, slighily pock-fretted, and his left eye afflic'ed and blood-shot. Evans is about five feet nine inches, and his countenance be a determined aspect, vey with a frown. He was dressed in a blue frock coat, &c. _ _  At 11 o'clock Mr. MURRAY, of Union hall, Mr.
The Sun. — 1833-11-28 (London, England)

HORRIBLE SUICIDE.--OR Monday an inquest was held on the body of Mr. Westwood, aged 63, a shopkeeper, tesiding in Mulgrave-place, Woolwich, who committed suicide by shooting himself with a cavalry pistol. Several letters and slips of paper were found near him One of them said,---." Dear wife and children, I bid you farewell. We shall all meet in Heaven. God have mercy on my soul ; I am a miserable sinner. I wish (here follows several names) to be jurymen on the Coroner's inquest."—lt appeared as though the deceased had a full conception of what he was doing, and had determined on self destruction, for in one he said, " I belong to a burial club held at the Earl of Chatham, in Thomasstreet," and desired the money received from the club to be expended upon his burial. In another slip he said his age was sixty-three, and that he had been married nineteen years last May to about as good a partner as any man in England had. Another stared, " Gunner Gist of the Horse Artillery, has to pay 2s. for putting in a glass that he broke," and went into a detail of his d bts, and also mentioned that he had lent two books to Miss Lucy, the daughter of the landlord of the Red Lion. The letters were directed to " Harriet Westwood, the lawful wife of Malroyd Westwood." After hearing the evidence, the Foreman of the Jury said there had been sufficient adduced to prove the insanity of the deceased, and the Jury returned a verdict accordingly. The unfortunate ma❑ had thrice previously attempted to destroy himself—once by hanging, once by drowning, and once by cutting his throat. He had formerly been in the army, but of late years had lived apart from his wife, and carried on business as a dealer in clothes, and, but for his eccentric mufflers, was considered to be it good neighbour.
The Sun. — 1833-04-15 (London, England)

APRIL 3.  FRANKFORT, Aram 6.—Rockets have been picked up in the public walks; the daggers found in the streets had the black and gold mark; the scarfs of the rioters were also of those colours. Eye. witnesses say that the word of command was given, in French in general ; it appears more and more clear that the intended attempt was known at Strasburg. T e rioters endeavoured to gain the citizens by crying out "Fight for liberty, at this 'moment all Germ iny rises." We do not hear, however, that there have been any similar attempts, except on the Hessian Custom-house at Pieungesheim (not Praunheim, as at first r ported.) DARMSTADT, APRIL s.—As soon as the news of the excesses at Frankfurt arrived here, measures were taken at the gars to arrest the c,iminals in their flight. Yesterday a Dr. Nauhof (or Neuhot ) from Frankfort and four students were arrested on suspicion. One of the students endeavoured to commit suicide; lie is in the hospital dangerously but not mortally wounded. Dr. Neuhof, who was sent to Frankfort under the care of a police officer, esc iped by the way, at which the officer in despair endeavoured on his return to drown himself, but w•as saved. According to letters that have been received, it seems to be beyond .11 doubt that the instigation to the attempt came from France, or rather from the liberal plopaganita, which receives numerous additions of German and Polish refugees. Prisoners continue to b- brought in here; among them are young men of the fitst families of Germany. Many Heideiberg students took part in the affair; in general they were natives of Baden, hut some citizens of Carisruhe also were engag,al in it. The result is, that the scheme was to favour a plan of revolution, spread over a great part of the south of Gernmany.—Frankfort Papers, April 7.
The Sun. — 1833-08-13 (London, England)

OPERATION—SIR JOHN LEACH.—As if fated to such events, this great judicial character had, on Tuesday last, to submit to another surgical operation. His Honour's sight has been gradually imp tiring for the last two years, and on the day after be closed his Nitting‘ for the recess, Mr. TYRRELL, of Bridge-street, Black friars, surgeon to St. Thomas's Hospital, performed o❑ hint the operation of extraction for cataract of the right eye. The operation was m inaged with great precision and dexterity, and has been a'tended with the most perfect success. The only untoward circumstance that has occurred since the performance of the operation was an injury done to the eye by the patient during his sleep on Friday night, hut by the prompt and skilful attention of his medical attendant, the effect which might otherwise have been most serious, was restrained to a very limite‘t extent. The sight is now completely restored, and his Honour is already in a condition to leave town.  On Thursday week the boats of the Harpy revenue cutter, Lieut. T. H. HoLm.mg, R.N., Commander, captured off Beggars Island. St. German's Lake, a vessel called the Liberty, of Guernsey, having on board two men and 92 tubs of con'raband spirits.—The men have been sentenced to seven years' servitude in his Majesty's navy.—lldniouth Packet.  EXECUTlON.—Yesterday morning HENRY NICHOLL, I ite Captain on the retired list of the 14th regiment of infantry, was executed at Horsemonger lane gaol. He was tried and found guilty of an abominable offence, at the late Surrey Ass,zes, anti in the course of the trial it was proved in evidence, that he belonged to a rang of which BEAUCLERY, who. it may be recollected. committed suicide some time since in the county gaol, formed one of the parties. NICHOLL had entered tit« army at an early period of life, and formerly belonged to the 72d, from which he rich inged into the 14th Foot, and wit, this regiment had setn a good deal of service abroad. The night previous to his execution lie slept soundly for some hours, and on awakening and inquiring the hour ap. peared anxious for the arrival of the Sheriff and the executioner. At nine o'clock precisely he was led from his cell to the place of execution, which is immediately over the errrance into the gaol, and after a short time spent in prayer the drop fell, and he soon ceased to exist. A large concourse of people assembled to witness the execution.
The Sun. — 1833-11-05 (London, England)

THAMES • P OL ICE.  ATTE3IPTED SUlClDE.—Yesterday an elderly man of decent appearance, named Henry Moore, was brought before Mr. COMBE, charged with attempting to commit suicide by throwing himself into the river, under circumstances of a very distressing nature. Donovan, a policeman, No. 154 K, stated that the prisoner was given into his custody at three o'clock on Sunday morning by a waterman, who saw him throw himself off the pier-head of the London Dock into the Thames, and succeeded in dragging him out, and bringing him ashore. The unfortunate man was nearly exhausted, and he immediately conveyed him to the station-house, and procured dry clothing and proper sustenance for him. The prisoner, on being asked by the magistrate what induced him to make the rash attempt on his life, said he had been in the employ of the Ratcliff Gas Company for fourteen years, and was discharged on Saturday night by the Secretary for incurring a debt which he had been unable wholly to discharge. The engineer of the gas-works said the prisoner's story was quite true, and that he had hitherto borne a most irreproachable character. He had no doubt his discharge had preyed on his mind and caused him to attempt suicide. Mr. ComßE—lt seems a very odd sort of thing to discharge a man after such a very long servitude for incurring a debt. The prisoner said he had been served with a copy of a writ by his creditor, and he had offered to pay the debt by instalments of 3s. a week, and because he objected to pay ss. the secretary discharged him. Mr. CO3fßE—What situation did you hold, and what wages did you receive? The prisoner answered that he was foreman of the coke-heap, and his wages were 255. a week. Mr.
The Sun. — 1833-05-14 (London, England)

SUICIDE OF THE REV. THOMAS LAYTox.—Last night an inquest was held at the Corn Exchange Coffee-house, Mark-lane, on the body of the Rev. Trios. LAYTON, aged 68, vicar of Chigwell. About ten days since the Rev. Gentleman took up his abode at the Coffee-house, when be seemed much depressed in spirits. On Friday, BLUNT, the principal waiter, gave him a bill of his expenses for the first week, amounting to 2/. 10s., which the deceased said he would pay on the following day. The next morning the deceased did not make his appearance at his usual hour, and he was discovered suspended to the bed. On the dressing tab'e the following note was found.—r` A short time since Mr. suaded me, for hia accommodation solely, to accept two. bilis of 19/. odd shillings, each payable by his direction somewhere in Fenchurch.street for these I have had no consideration. On the same day also he prevailed upon me to sign a jude.ment fix costs in a suit he had voluntarily undertaken, and which by great neglect is unfinished. He has now left me to ' perish.—Mav God fokgive him this tragedy.—May. .7. T. L."—Thi, gentleman here alluded to, who ts.a sobcitor, attired that the deceased had for a number of years been embarrassed in his circumstanccircumstances.,aandhe was afraid of being arrested if he returned •.o.Claigwell. The bits in qanudestfir co question were he had been put to in defending a sequestration which bad been issued against tire Rev. Gen tlewan. He called upon the deceased a day prior to his death, when he seemed much distressed, and said he was fur which given by the deceased for borrowed money, unable to discharge his tavern bill.—Mr. CARMAN, one of the churchwardens of Chigwell, said, the deceased was so proud that he could aior bear the idea of returning to Ciugwell..siVerdict, Temporary Insanity.
The Sun. — 1833-06-06 (London, England)

SUICIDES FROM DECAY IN TRADE.—On Tuesday, an inquest was held at the Bridge House, Borough-road, on the body of Mr. W. Km(Hair, aged 52, formerly an extensive brewer in the Borough. He was compelled to relinquish his brewery about a month ago fr,on a falling off in the trade, and he had since been living in lodgings with his wife and four children. His nris!ortunes preyed on his mind, and on Tuesday morning he was found hanging by a rope from the staircase.— Verdict—lnsanity. An inquest was held the same day at St. Bytholomew's Hospital, on the body of Mr. J. LEACH, aged 48, formerly a grocer, in Norton Falgate. About five weeks ago, be became a bankrupt, since which his spirits had been much depressed. On Friday morning be got into a backney-couh in Pickett-street, and told the driver to take him to Cheapside. On opening the door, the driver found him weltering in his blood, having cut his throat with a razor. He died on Monday. Verdict— Temporary derangement.  An in quest was held on Tuesday at the Plough Inn, Kensall Green, Harrow-road, on the body of Mrs. MARY ROSEVEAR, aged 52. The deceased was the widow of a toy-maker, formerly in an extensive way of business, in Goswell-street-road. Some years ago she was compelled to have a leg amput ited, and to wear a substitute of wood. On Friday afternoon, about three o'clock, she was seen walking along the banks of the canal at Kensall Green, for many years her favourite place of resort, and she accosted several children at play, patting them on the cheek and giving them halfpence. Shortly after Mr. Wow), a painter, was passing along by the canal with one of his journeymen, when he saw what appeared to be the body of a woman floating. He urged his journeyman to go in, the canal being only tour or five feet in depth there, but he refused. At this time the wooden leg was considerably above the surface, and Mr. WOOD observed, that if it were really a woman, she must have a wooden leg, a circumstance rather uncommon with that sex, and said he almost doubted whether it was notone of those things which farmers stick up in the fields to scare away the crows. The journeymau said he did not like to be made a fool of, and refused to go in, and two other young men who came up also refused. While they were standing there, the body gave a sort of " twitch" round twice, which Mr. WOOD told the Jury he had afterwards no doubt were the last expiring struggles of the deceased. A barge came up shortly after, and the deceased was picked up. It appeared that she hail lately been in great distress. _.Verdict----" Found drowned."  '.kiAJO'ii
The Sun. — 1833-04-11 (London, England)

TIIE ARMY.  DUBLIN, APRIL S.—Saturday the head-quarters of the 15th Hussars, under Lord Brudenell, disembarked at the North Wall, from Liverpool, and marched into the Royal Barracks. This distinguished corps will proceed to Newbridge in a few days. . . . _ _  The first division of the 12th Lancers embarked yesterday in the steamers which conveyed the 15th Hussars from Liverpool to this city. The 12th replace the 15th at Manchester.  The second division of the 15th Hussars, under the command of Major Sir Waiter Scott, will arrive here about the middle of the present week.  A squadron of the sth Dragoon Guards is expected in garrison this day.  Saturday a sudden route arrived for the 43d Light Infantry, who have been stationed in this garrison for the last 16 months. They march this day for Kilkenny, Wexford, 84c.  The 85Th Light Infantry, from Manchester, are to replace the 43d. Strong detachments will be sent out to reinforce the 74th Regiment, in the disturbed parts, within the operation of the Coercive Bill.  On Sunday morning last a coffin was seen floating down the river at Ballyhack, which, on being brought on shore by some boatmen, was found to contain the body of the unfortunate man, n itned PYNI, whose suicide we noticed in a late number of the Mail. On in quiry it was ascertained that the body, after being buried itt four cross-roads in the neighbourhood of this city, had been disinterred by some superstitious and ignorant creatures, and thrown into the river. After the body was re-interred at Ballyhack, a similarly disgraceful scene occurred, the enlightened actors in which would allow no ~they resting place for the remains of the wretched man than the bed of the river. The churchwardens of the parish interfered, and the body was again re-interred, but it is apprehended it will not long continue so.— Watet ford Mail.
The Sun. — 1833-12-24 (London, England)

DREADFUL SUICIDE OF ONE OF THE CHIEF CLERKS AT THE EAST INDIA HOUSE.-Last night an inquest was held at Mr. Trueby's Vapour Baths, No. 34, St. Mary Axe, on the body of Mr. John Hatfield Kennedy, aged 60, chief clerk in the Transfer Office at the East India House. Mr. Trueby said that the deceased, who was estranger to him, that morning(yesterday)ordered a warm bath at the temperature of 90 degrees. In a quarter of an hour witness heard the report of fire-arms, and on proceeding to the room of the deceased he found the door bolted. It was immediately broken open, and the deceased was then discovered stretched upon bis back on the floor, in the agonies of death. His head was almost blown to atoms, his brains were scattered about the room, and a discharged horse-pistol was on one side of him, while another %vas lying on the sofa. The deceased had not been in the bath. Mr. Brown, a surgeon, was called in, but the deceased was quite dead. It appeared that the deceased, who had been for thirty years in the Transfer Office, had latterly appeared much depressed in mind, for which no one could account. Before he went to the bath he said be had a pain in his head, and he would try what the bath would do fur him. He further said to Mr. Peppercorn, of the Transfer Office, that he had an appointment with the Chairman of the Directors of the East India Company, who wished to see him, but it had been ascertained that the Chairman never expressed any wish to see him. No bullet was found, and it is supposed that the deceased shot himself with the ramrod. There are some doubts whether the deceased went to the Baths with the intention of destroying himself, as he told the messenger at the Transfer Office where he was going, and desired him to come at an appointed time with a coach to fetch him. The deceased resided at Clapton. Verdict —Temporary insanity.
The Sun. — 1833-06-20 (London, England)

SUICIDE.—One of the most determined suicides, we believe, ever perpetrated in this quarter of the country, was committed by a dissipated wretch of the name of GEORGE KNOTTS, a nailer, and a native of England, in a cell in the Gorhals Police Office, Glasgow, on Saturday evening. The infatuated man resided in Nelsonstreet, Tradeston ; and, for the last twelve years, had been in the habit of using his wife, a very industrious woman, in a most barbarous manner, and it was in consequence of a family riot on Friday, about mid-day, while in a state of beastly intoxication, that the police were necessitated to interfere, and, for the safety of the poor female, lodged her vagabond husband in the office. On Friday evening and Saturday, after becoming sober, he was, with the other prisoners, provided with his meals, which he partook of cheerfully; but the surprise of the visiting officer may be imagined, when on entering the cell about eight o'clock, he found the ill-fated man susspended by the neck from the frame work of the window by the sleeve of his shirt, which he had, with the assistance of his neckcloth, converted into a most secure noose. He had first attempted to do the job with the neckcloth itself; but it had given way. His feet were touching the ground; and on being discovered, it is conjectured that he had been about half an hour death A person in a neighbouring cell heard a noise; but he considered it was only his brother criminal amusing himself by jumping on the bench appropriated for a bed. KNOTTS would be about 50 years of age ; and besides his wife in Tradeston, who supports a family of three children by feeding cows, the deceased had, it is said, another spouse in Belfast whom he occasionally visited. On Sunday, a young thief, who was only liberated from Bridewell on Saturday, in a moment of desperation, made a similar attempt on his life in a cell in the same office, and by exactly similar means ; but, the alarm being given in time, the deed was prevented.— Edinburgh Evening Post.
The Sun. — 1833-02-14 (London, England)

THE SKETCH BOOK OF FASHION.—" This is just such a book as we should suppose the Authoress of ► Mothers and Daughters' would write, lively, keen, witty, and, to use a familiar eipres.ion, full of relish, with here and there a tone of satire which, but for its graceful. ness, might be thought a little too sharp, and a bantering which, amusing though it be, too nearly approaching mis. chid-making, and bears too hardly on in any worthy persons who do not deserve to be so ridiculed, though the authoress masks her inteation at the very beginning of the book by dectying, in the most forcible terms, the practice of quizzing. This is at once ingenious and disingenuous. We must, however, admit that it is difficult to possess the power of ridiculing others, and, at the same time, to keep that power in due bounds, more especially when, as in the present day, nothing is more admired thin caricature. But when we designate Mrs. Gons as in part a caricaturist, we do not intend to deny her talents in the higher order of portraiture, nor to say that her stories are deficient in variety, sentiment, or passion. As a female novelist, she is second to none of her day, and can command our tears no less than our smiles.",.-Morning Post.  CORONERS t was holden yeszrd y uf n a n n i 01.10 E ST. pP EitA hToEq Inquest S clo. ore THOMAS STIRLING, E•q., at the Horseshoe and Magpie, Coldbath.street, Spa-fields, on view of the body of ELIZASETA SJIIIH, aged 60, who committed suicide y throwing herself out of thesecond flour back window of Clerkenwell workhouse. Verdict " Temporary Insanity.' The Saltash floating bridge was tly permanen set to work last week. Among many equipages which for the first time crossed the Tamar in this novel and very de+ commodating machine was that of Sir IVILLIA3I CALL, whose carriage was drawn to the bridge with four horses, which were driven on and from toe bridge with perfect composure, nor did the coachman leave his box 'luring their passage. It is not generally Julian that the i"habi tants of the borough of Saltash are, by ikeet of Pariiamt-nt, exempted from paying tollfor ever, a Pr-vnage they L. ar. not a little proud of.—Ctoreavall Gazette.