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The Express. — 1863-08-18 (London, England)

SUICIDE OF ONE OF THE MURDERERS ♦T KIBEDALE 11.40 L.  The young man, George Wright, 21 years of age, charged with the wilful mustier of Emanuel Bates, at Oldham, oo the 2ixl ofJ tate. committed suicide in Kirkdale Gaol yesterday morning. About six o'clor.k one of the gaolers found the deceased suspended to a gas bracket in his °all by • hammock strop. Lau was extinct, thrugh the body was still warm. The crime for which Wright was awaiting hie trial was this : —On the 'right before the murder a lay named Bates, residing in a locality called the Vitieyard, got upon the wall of Wright, a mason spinner, sod Wright boxed the lad's ears. Emanuel Bates, the father of the buy, saw Wright striking his son, and said, •• What are you doing' If my boy bay done wrong I will correct Lim myself, not you." To this Wright replied, " You old -- I will serve you the same." Upon this Bates got bold of Wright by the collar, shook him, and struck him on the side of the bead with his open hand. and Wright then said, " Yon old -- , you have not done with this yet." The parties then menstrated, and the quarret was apparently at an nod. Next morning, however. Bates was going to Masers. Collinge and Lancashire's mill. where be was employed, and pasatog the prisoner's entiy, when the prisoner came out and struck him a violent hoer over the head, which so eeriously injured him that he died the mete day. The prisoner abricoudrd to Metal bridge, when he was apprehended about a fortnight after the occurrence. The learned judge in his charge to the grand jury, the other day, alluded to Wright's offence in thaw :—" There is acme (Geo. Wright) in which the prisoner, haring received morn. provocation one day, seems out of revenge to have laid in wait for the dammed on the next day. sod struck ban a violent blow from behind with a stock, which killed hint. The previous provocation would soon to show ill will against the man whom he k riled, and so far that ie against him, he haying s day to mot. The only question is, whether you believe, from the weapon used, the prisoner intended to inflictgrievous bodily balm upro the deceased. If so, then the offence would amount to the crime of murder. But if the evidence falls short of proving that, then the crime would only be manslaughter." The prisoner seemed to anticipate that thr re visa no chance of his life being spared, thong), he aid nut do or nay anything which would have induced the officials to keep s very strict watch upon his
The Express. — 1863-08-18 (London, England)

SOUTHWARK.  ArriallTzD ScICIDE OF A RAUL% AT WEISTIONBTES BUMFMacy Peewit, a retpeetehle.looltiog rottog woman, wasplaced at the her bolero Mr. BArobarn, charged with attempting to commit suicide on the Surrey aide of Weetminster•bndoe. Mr. Patrick M•Flugh, a gentleman residing near St. Jammee's-park, said the. about II o'clock last night he was proceeding towards b. nte, end just as be was stepping o• the bridge he he• 111 an altercation below ow the river's edge. A fetade ants, was calling onto o I will. I am determined to do it!" while soother was so eomiog out for help. He lust tut y raa down the steps and then he sew the prisoner 10.4416. e with another female, and her clothes were nearly t•rt. off. Witness immediately took bold of the prisoner and 1,1 her up the steps, wbeu he asked why she bad been eel tattling so. A young woman who was with ber (her leder) told hint that they had quarrelled, and she ran down the re-let thr,ntening to drown herself ; but she followed her Red .hyped her. Witame asked the primmer whether she had intended to commit suicide. She replied that she had, and wes determined to do It. He accordingly handed her over to the custody of a constable. Mr. Barcham asked the prisoner what 'newer she had to make to the chew? She replied that she never intended to commit suicide. The fact eru she hid leen out with her sister and a young Mao all the evening. and they bad words. When aim now to the end of the bridge, ate rushed down the steps fur a lark, to frighten them —that was all. Mr. Rurehere—But you told this gentleman that you meant to commit suicide.  Primer—Oh. that woe in • panicle. I can snare you, your worship. that I newer intended to commit ouch • wicked act. Not for ell the world, air. Mr. Burnham— Will you prows" Lot to do ao again, and go ho.ae quietly with your sister! Primmer-1 will. air. You .ay be anre, air, I shall sever get into snob a scrape again. Mr. Burcham— Yea are disgorged this time, but be careful to curb your temper. or you may one of these days place yourself in teery tenons The primmer then left the court with her friends.
The Express. — 1863-04-01 (London, England)

HANDICAP HURDLE RACE. About two mike. Bottorer, Wean!, sad Biecait are beau.  40 al IS 14 id le IS 101 108 60 60 48 68 64 16  SUICIDE OAP A YOUNG LADY PROM LONDON ABlDGE.—(runs DAY).  This morning, between the hours of twelve and ewe o'clock, a determined suicide was committed at Londonbridge by a young woman who appears to have resided at Memorial. The deceased was observed loitering on the bridge. Suddenly she crossed the road, ran into the fourth moms of London-bridge, Sonny aide, sod jumped over. Policeconstable Dillon, and a Mr. Turnbull, who saw the act, obtained • boat and succeeded in rescuing the body. Life was of coons extinct. Several communications from a gee-' tleman, found in her dress, throw some light on the desperate act. The following description has been leaned by the City police :—" Aged 19 years, 5 feet 2 inches in height ; dark brown hair, plaited ; brown eyes, fair complexion dressed in a black and red poplin dress, black cloth cloak, trimmed with dark blue ribbon, side spring cloth boots, flannel petticoat, marked in ink E. Phillips ; white stockings, marked E. P. On her person was toned a bill for boon' from a Mr. Thomas nagger, No. 66, Edgwareroad , rocket handkerchief, marled IL A. H. ; and N. in mossy.  1201 1212 120 112 114 126 101 106 16 1182 108 1081 74 76 113 116 49 40 WTI Vil lou 101 44 46  is 1s! 2i Pis in in. los ss  60 11 zd 24 05 zd SA 981  11 86 Ink  IA 118.  1 1 pin VS 1 11+ 1% 119 121 id 41 43 xd 98 100 ad  1 10 pm 71 n Pm IS 161 6} $ 6 pm It i W  an Ii  BA. I!d I ZULWAYL  (41solonliuk Qum. 811-1 Cork and Bandon 61p.ci Morainal, 6 per mat. Aber.Joa. :fdl469Weow 6D. Ct. .11411L,Perth.Dan &p.c.  ordt., Yo. 1- 1 Do. do. No. 2..1 Do. do. 6 percent pref., Do. IL AnglionA, 6 p.c.! Do. do. A, 7 pet cent... Do. &Union, 4p. cLgua. Do. do. 6 per coot dna. Do. Norf. 6 p c. Lc..1446 Do. 64 pot et. prof., 1807 !Do. ap. Cl. IV crony V. 'Clioal.Northion, 6 p. 62. ID 64 par modl4 1 'Ol p.opro r= lot Prod Vlifost.(ll4ekstilanto Its. Mora fie 9. eon De. rodaon. 4 cent Do. tendons. 4 p. Cl Do.6p.etArdsomTrot. Do. ann. Gas. Stook Do. Bum. Wet. 1114ocr. 1 Do. Chow (I tpt. Brock  j 4  4~1~  4 1,111 MOO %SOO w 9,000 4060  6660 6,000 4000 4010 000  'gaolmassl 1/2,0001  mi2;"6owl 100,000!  BilMol ANSI  Ito. I Ilk  lIN IN IN  SS 88 8D 1. '2 76  jai Ho NO 1100 1100  Do.abootorPf.3l. Op.c. Do. do. do. 6p. c LIAGok Yoricci.llp.abt I se No. I D0.6p.0. do. Mo. u D0.6p.0. do. .... de. NO. 4 Da p.o. do. .. Do. p.o.pitub do. Do.7p.c.ProtBtooi.. 'D0.6p.0.d0.(W.1.443.P I D0.2e.84.(div. dot. iloot.Ma sad Loy."' lAD W.Oov.iN waft,. ILllll.W.Th.c.BLlotopo. Loodoodorry sad Dino Usallp. et.  Mr. Edmund Denison, of Doncaster, formerly M.P. fee the West Riding, and his eldest sou, Mr. E. It Denison, Q.C., ham (says the Leeds Mercury?' signified to the vicar of Leeds their intention to build and endow with en income of 2001. &year the church of Par Headingley, for which a mbecription was began last year; Sir Thomas Beckett, Bart., panting the site. Ma.
The Express. — 1863-07-16 (London, England)

THE POLICE COURTS. _ _ MANS!ON•HOUS&  A respectablelookingeiii rather interesting young famale, who give her name as Janet Speedie, and described herself as a machine clutter, was brought up before the Lord Mayor, charged with attempting to commit suicide. It appeared that Rohm t limiter, a Custom-house officer, was on duty on the quay at Fresh-wharf and saw the prisoner go down to the side of the water, and as she appeared rather wild he was induced to watch her. She took out some pewobroliers' duplicates from her purse which she tamed over and over, and then commenced tearing her hair. After looking round, apparently to see that she was not observed, she jumped into the river. A labourer on the wharf, named John Owner, immediately jumped into the water after her, and caught her just as she was about to go down. A boat came to his assistance and they were both got nut of the water. The Lord Mayor asked the prisoner what she did it for, and she said she had not the slightest idea why she had acted as she had done ; but she was extremely sorry. His lordship said Spas a growing evil which must be put a stop to if possible. The had sot only attempted to destroy herself, but bad eudangered the life of the man who had saved her. The witness Hunter said if a boat had not opportunely arrived as it did, they must both have been drowned, as there was about five-and-twenty feet of water. His lordship said it could not be tolerated that those who were willing to rescue persons in danger should have their lives jeopardised by those who attempted wantonly to destroy themselves, and ordered the prisoner to find a good surety in SI. to be of good behaviour for three months. The Lord Mayor ordered the man Conner to be recompensed, and said he hoped his meritorious conduct would be publicly acknowledged.
The Express. — 1863-07-16 (London, England)

ITALY.  THE ARREST OF BRIGANDS AT GENOA.  TURLN, JULY 15, EVENDIG.  In the Chamber of Deputise to-day, Signori Laporta and Miceli requested explanations from the government with respect to the late arrest of brigand chiefs at Genoa. Signor Miughetti desred that the question should be postponed for an indefinite period. Signor Miceli insisted upon fixing to-morrow, stating that explanations were awaited with profound etnotiou by the country.  Signor I3oggio supported the proposition of Signor Minghetti, desiring the indefinite puetponewent of the subject.  The house and grounds at Strawberry-hill, famous alike for their beauty and their historic association', were yesterday, by the kiiiiluess of the Couutema Waldograve, thrown open to the public for the t urpose of a bazaar, in aid of the funds required for the enlargement of Holy Trinity Church at Twickenham. The attendance was both numerous and fashionable, and the lady patrouswes who presided at the stalls were most successful in the number of sales which they made. The Countess Waldegrave presided at the refreshment stall, and, as might well be expected, found no lack of customers. Despatches were received yesterday at the Colonial-office from the Governors of the West India Islands and British G‘')lumbia. _ . _  The Times correspondent in Poland writes : "Among the insurgents belonging to Wysocki's corps I found a young lady so timid and so afraid of being looked upon as a wonder that she kept herself in almost perpetual seclusion, but m brave that on the day of battle she insisted on being placed in the first line, and greatly distinguished hermit in the action. Her relations had done their utmost to persuade and even force her to remain at home, but she threatened to commit suicide if she were detained, and they feared that she might keep her word. She had changed her name from Marfa' Mauna ' (the Christian name of Langiewicz), and was known in her company ae ' Pants Yaryan,' or, as Englishmen, if they had met her in the woods, would have celled her, Maid Marian.' Maid Marian has now returned to her family, and I am sorry to have to add that this prodigal daughter—prodigal, at least, in acts of daring—ix badly wonaled."
The Express. — 1863-10-16 (London, England)

CLERK EN W ELL.  Narita Pilgrim. between 17 sad 18 years of age, who refused both her address and occupation, was charged with attempting to commit suicide by taking a quantity of lead lotion at the Gray's-iee•road. A policecoestable stated that on the previous events' be saw the defendant lying on the pavement groaning mad appearing uif she wee in a dying state. She had two bottle' by her side nearly full. He took her to the hospital. sod the surgeon stated that she waa very ill, and had token a quantity of sup, of lead. He administered to her an emetic, sad ultimately brought her round. The surgeon informed him that shortly before she bad been to the hospital, and that he had gives her two bottles of medicine. the one containing lotion for outward applicatioo and the other medicine. She had taken the lotion instead: of the medicine. (A laugh, in which the defendant famed.) She had since told him that she well knew what she wu about, sad that she intended to kill herself. The magistrate salted the defendant what was the matter with her, and if she amid give any explanation of bee erindoct. The defendant laughed, and said it wee all right, but she really most decline to say what was the matter with her. The polioe-constable stated that the prescription was attached to the chargealiest. Mr. Alexander (the second clerk)-1 see that such mixture is prescribed, but Ido not know what it means. (A laugh.) Perhaps she took the mixture in mistake. The defendant-014 no, I did not. I shall kill =pelf at some other time if Ido not do so now. As for the medicine, I will not take that, but I will take the lotion If you give it to me. I am tired of my life, and I will not nay where I live, as I do not wish my friends to know the plight lam in. . . . . .. . .  The—lis= remanded the prieoner until Wednesday seek and • that she should be placed ender the care of the chaplain of the Hones of Detention.
The Express. — 1863-05-01 (London, England)

THAMES. SCICD3I. Margaret Leroy, an unfortunate woman, aged N... brought before Mr. Partridge on the double charge of rob* a sailor boy named Rwandan, of the barque Orient, of a LI &mown, aid attempting to commit suicide. Inspector Doody of the II division said the prisoner es • notorious thief, and had given much trouble to the polio.. She was given into custod) by a lad for Tobias him of two shillings and sixpence, but the prowettor was not forthcoming. He visited the primmer io beg vll • few minutes after she was locked up. and fated Mugs had stuffed • handkerchief down her throat. her eta sere protruding, she was black in the face and was °early ster listed. He dragged the handkerchief out of her mouth. al succeeded in reviving her. She threatened to make assite attempt on her life, end was very outrageous and He was obliged to put the hancicidis on her. Mr. Partridge said these appeared to he a mania emu the prostitutes to attempt suicide. He should remand fie andp heerhfoopedr a vieth Me worthy chaplain of the prison. she would be OODlrinta kattodttaber Caltorkt.diennwgeltel Iltohrieseezod ofb.Detetineintaa. of the folly and wickedness of the rack act she had cm rattled. lifer Tenby, a women of the town, aged Zt, had served two weeks' probation under the Rev Ili Jephoon, in Clerkentrell prison, was brought up on to mend. The prisoner belonged to that dreadful pbe Palmer's-folly, Rate.liff.highway, where the woos Lacey has been also living. The prisoner leaped tout ti' swivel bridge of the London Dock, in ow ()wells". Ratcliff -highway. into the water, a few eights sine, sr. narrowly escaped drowning. A police constable ituord4 We • boat, procured the drags, and saved her. Mr. Partridge said he had received a letter from the thr lain of the House of Detention, stating that be hail *.°' • deep impression on the mind of the prisooer, th, repented her suicidal attempt, and promised not to revolt The chaplain believed the prisoner was sincere. Ueda thy, circumstances he would discharge the primmer. A great number of unfortunate women have Ore* themselves from the swivel bridges in Old Gravel-lane ix New Gravid-lane, and many of them have been droved.  MELANCHOLY DEATR OF A FARMER AT TEl..s:
The Express. — 1863-05-11 (London, England)

DAY.) This morn Hr. H. Raffle* Waltliev, deputy former for 31 ing esiez„ held an inquiry at the Five Bells Tavern, Limehonse, respecting the death of William Revell, aged MI yews, who was alleged to have committed-suicide under the following circumstance,. Elba Head, wife of a mariner, said that shelast maw deaimed on Saturday week. Witness's husband had just returned from • long Tome. and finding deceased there gaye him a beating and turned him into the etreet. Deceased got a black eye and was severely beaten. Witness knew he bed no mosey, sod mot her little girl after him with 6d. He had been • workman at the Iron Ship RaiMin Works. For Ares or fear years past he was in the habit of coming to wits's, while her husband was at sea. Os the Saturday afternoon he mote to heraod said that he wanted to spook to her, but alas said she dared met. J. Walker, loam's' of the Limehonse-lock. of the river Loa, said that on Saturday week deceased came to the lock Laden*, to intim'. His face was damaged. and he appeared to have bees dreadfully thrashed. He told witness, whom he knew, that the husband of the previous 'item had returned from sea unexpectedly, and there had been a dreadful disturbs's*, about his (doceand) cohabiting with her. He mid that he would endeavour to see her once more and try to get her to leave her huaband and two children, and go with him to Bristol. He sad he would then die II happy man, but thatafterooon be should destroy himself, sod end his misery. He appeared to be in ao infatuated Mate, and witness said to him that it was shameful to go on in such • way about any woman. Deceased maid, " Yon don't know how I feel towards her, or what • osseous she is." Witness said, " Well, if you are going to drown yourself you may as well do so in my lock, and I will maks some money by &h-ie( yen out when you are deed.' Witness did not vetoed that he should act upon that advice. Deceased offered to sell witness his num, and west away to try and see Eliza Heed. Demeasd said that the eomso's husbeed had hit him to one eye and kicked him is the other. J. Bones, master of the Richard, on Friday evening saw the body of the deceased ONUS to the surface of the water, neer the luck of the Limehouse cot of the Lea. He was searched, and only twopenceand a razor were found in his pocket. The Deputy Coroner, In summing up, said that though It was no doubt morally certain that deceased had committed suicide on account of the woman Head it was Dot proved, and it was still possible that he might here lost hie life through vengesnee. The jury concurred, and returned a verdict "That deceased was found dead in the water, bat how he came into the water there was not euflinent evidence to show."  is It• 10 tao L's
The Express. — 1863-03-06 (London, England)

SUICIDE OP 1111...GEOINE COOKS, THE  COMEDIAN.  We regret to have to state that this much respected member of the theatrical profession died by his own band, yesterday morning. He lied been suffering forsorne time from a dropsical diceass, the pain of which probably caused a fit of temporary insanity, end be cut his throat. He had long been an actor of old men at the Olympic theatre, where his genial natural acting made him a great favourite with the public. His impersonation of the old sailor in the drama of the Lighthouse, and man► similar sketches of character will long be remembered by playgoers. it will Dot be easy to supply his *ea The management of the Olympic, with its anal liberality, was very kind to him during his illness.  lo addition to the litigation pending in this country there S a suit now standing for judgment in the Irish Court of Mammy, the object of which wait is to obtain POSSOWOO the late EMI Henry's Irish property. Sir Hugh Cairn', Mr. Gifford, and Mr. Wickens were for the plaintiff ; Mr. Alfred Bailey appeared for some lefeodaute in the same interest ; the Solicitor-General. Ir. Jamesi, and Mr. J. Pearson, were for the defendants claiming under Sir Edward Tierney.  The Via-Chancellor now said be had caused this suit to be put into the paper in order that he might state his Talons for postponing his judgment until after a decision bid been arrived at by the Irish Court of Chancery. His Honour then adverted briefly to the facts already staled above, and pointed out that the main gist of the ease, the Towession of the real estates, rested upon a decision not vihin his jurisdiction. Under these circumstances, he conroved that this court would best advance the interests of the parties by postponing its judgment until after the :talgment of the Irish court was given.
The Express. — 1863-05-30 (London, England)

THE SUICIDIOT MR. SWANDOSOUGH.—Yesterday afternoon Dr. loakeeter held an Memo on the body of Mr. Henry Valentine Smith, aged 60, professior•Uy known as " Swanborough," the late loses of the Strand Theatre, at his enidenoe, 9, Greville-places, Hilburn. The deceased committed suicide by setting his threat. as stated in the Expreas of Thursday. The principal witness was Mr. Musgrave, the musical director of the Strand Theatre, who had resided with the family foe two years. He said the busioees at the Strand Theatre for some weeks bad been bed, and that was the only oases be could Thefor the despondency of Mr. Swanborough. The deemed bad • fit about ix weeks back, and had been deaf for 17 years. He expected until lately that he should recover bis hearing ; he was, however, told three weeks ago that he could not be cured. He returned bows in his brougham on Tuesday night, and on Wednesday morning ate a very good breakfast, reed the newspaper, and appeared in his usual state of health. Mr. Musgrave believed deceased was not in pecuniary difficulties ; than were no family differences, and the deceased was not • betting man ; be knew nothing of such matters ; be was a man who always read his Bible. The other evidence was as to finding the deceased with his throat cut is the water. closet on Wednesday morning about 11 o'clock. Dr. Cleveland atteoded. There was a deep wound in the throat inflicted by a razor. The deceased was alive, but died in tee hours. The servants had forced open the closet door. Mr. Robins, 'agree, said he had attended the deceased for 12 mouths. The fit be had, is his opintos had elected him, and produced an aberration of mind. The coroner said Mr. Robins had no doubt given the best evidence as to the state of mind, and he thought it accounted for the conduct of the decokes& The jury returned • verdict of " Temporary issanity." Ceewrer.