The Express. — 1868-02-12 (London, England)

SUICIDE OF A BENEFIT SOCIETY'S DEFAULTING SECRETARY.-(THIS DAY.)  This morning at half-past 8 o'clock great consternation was caused in the neighbourhood of Kenningtonperk by the self-destruction of an elderly man named Thomas Farmer, carrying on business us a glassbottle dealer at No. 25, Thomas-street, at the back of the park. The deceased had been for many years pest connected with several building and other benefit societies, and from his respectable position in life had been appointed to various offices of trust and responsibility. Amongst other positions he held was that of secretary to the Loyal United Friends' Gift Fund, Lodge 31, held at Mr. Henry Greenfield's, the Lamb and Hare Tavern, Lower Kennington.lano. For some time past there had been suspicions in the minds of the trustees of that fond that all was not correct with the money, and the result was that an examination of the books was made, and it was found that there were defalcations to the extent of about 701. The trustees communicated with the deceased upon the subject, and he made several proposals for the refunding of the money, which he admitted he had appropriated. No arrangement having been come to, however, the trustees determined to take proceedings against the demand. A summons was applied for and granted, being made returnable yesterday y) at Lambeth policecourt. The defendant, however, did not appear, and • warrant was Vaned for hie arrest. On the officer proceeding this morning to execute it, he was answered at the door by a female member of the family, and whilst in conversation with her, a loud report of firearms proceeded from the rear of the house, and the deceased was found lying in a pool of blood with his head and face in • moat horrible state. By his side was lying • double-barrelled gun, with which the deceased had shot himself by discharging one of the barrels in his mouth. The second barrel was loaded with ball and the nipple was capped. Medical aid was at once called in, but it was announced that death must have been instantaneous.  We (Briuliton Guardian) were pleased to learn, on inquiry last night, that our respected senior member, Mr. James White, had so far recovered from his reoent taut* of illness, mtes the care of lit. Tatham, that it was expected be would be able to leave his bed today (Wednesday). This announcement will, we are Pure, be received with general satisfaction. Lone Ilitoutruao. —We are authorised to state that Lord Brougham has not enjoyed butter health in every respect during the last eighteen months than be is doing now. He rises every morning punctually at eight o'clock, makes • hearty breakfast at nine, drives from eleven to one, and then has lunch. He again takes earriage exercise from two to half-past five, and at six sits down to dinner, and eats with evident appetite and relish. At eight o'clock be retires to bed, and will sleep ten hours, or even more, uninterruptedly.—Penrith Pups. lietaroe. —The Solicitor-General left Reston for London yesterday morning. Mr. Henry Rogers, solicitor, and leader of the liberals in the borough, hea acceded to a regaiation to stand. He bee issued an address and begun an active canvass. THE IsONIX/N