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The Sun. — 1864-06-24 (London, England)

SUICIDE OF AN INDIAN OFFICEIL—Last evening Dr. Lancaster held an inquiry at the Silver Cup Tavern, Cromer-street, Gray's-inn-read, respecting the suicide of Captain Frederick Lloyd, aged 33 years, late of the Bengal service. Mr. Skinner, 4, Mecklenburg-street, said that deceased had lived in his house for the last three months. On Tuesday last witness saw him with a pair of pistols which he said he was going to Clean. The witness went out, and on his return found that the deceased was dead. He had sometimes said that he wished he was dead, as he had nothing to do. Ho was in very comfortable circumstances. The witness was not aware that he was about to be married. He used to go to the Haymarket to see Miss C. Hill perform, but the witness believed that he had no correspondence with her, and that he had never seen her off the stage. Israel Reed, 20 G, said gentleman Tuesday had shot himself. The he was called by Mrs. that at a3o'clock last nd told that witness went upstairs and found deceased shot in the stomach, and lying on the bed in his shirt and drawers. a The witness asked him what made him do such a thing, and he said, "It is that blessed girl, Miss Hill, that has made me do it." The witness found a discharged pistol lying on a photograph of Miss C. Hill, representing her a 3 Apollo, in the play of "Venus and Adonis," Mr. Robert Mayer, of Haddo, said that the deceased was a captain of artillery. Ho served in India, and assisted in the suppression of the mutiny. He received a coup-de. soled, and had to retire en a pension. He was in comfortable circumstances. Mr. Duff, surgeon, said that he was called in to the deceased, and found him suffering great agony from a pistol-shot in the pit of the stomach, He at first refused to take brandy as a restorative. 110 was quite sensible, and said, " I have shot myself." He di; din a quarter of an hour. Ho was nearly naked. Mr Skinner said that it was quite customary with the deceased to undress and go to bed in the middle of the day. He did so when in India, as it was the custom of Indians. Witness did not attach par• titular importance to tte affair of Miss Hill. There were no letters. Deceased had also a photograph of Miss Bate— man. The jury returned a verdict of "Suicide while in a state of unsound mind.".  A
The Sun. — 1864-06-24 (London, England)

SIIICIDE OF AN INDIAN OFFICER.—Last evening Dr. Lancaster held an it,quiry at the Silver Cup Tavern, Cromer-street, Gray's-inn-read, respecting the suicide of Captain Frederick Lloyd, aged 33 years, late of the Bengal service. Mr. Skinner, 4, Mecklenburg-street, said that deceased had lie led in his house for the last three months. On Tuesday last witness saw him with a pair of pistols which he said he was goL'g to clean. The witness went out, and on his return fount that the deceased was dead. He had sometimes said that he vrlished he was dead, as ho had nothing to do. Ho was in vel:,v comfortable circumstances. The witness was not aware tr.:at he was about to be married. He used to go to the Hayma."ket to see Miss C. Hill perform, but the witness believed that ho had no correspondence with her, and that he hail never seen her off the stage. Israel Reed, 20 G, said that at 3 o'clock last Tuesday he was called by Mrs. Skinner, and told that a gentleman had shot himself. The witness went upstairs and found deceased shot in the stomach, and lying on the bed in his shirt and drawers. The witness asked him what made him do such a thing, and he said, "It is that blessed girl, Miss Hill, that has made ins do it." The witness found a discharged pistol lying on a photograph of Miss C. Hill, representing her as Apollo, in the play of " Venus and Adonis," Mr. Robert Mayer, of Haddo, said that the deceased was a captain of artillery. lie served in India, and assisted in the suppression of the mutiny. He received a coup•de• :0161, and had to retire on a pension. He was in comfortable circumstances. Mr. Duff, surgeon, said that he was called in to the deceased, and found him suffering great agony tram a pistol-shot in the pit of the stomach. Ho at first refused to take brandy as a restorative. He was quit,,asensible, and said, "I have shot myself." He died in a quarter of an hour. He was nearly naked. Mr Skinner said that it was quite customary with the deceased to undress and go to bed in the middle of the day. He did so when in India, as it was the custom of Indians. Witness did not attach par• titular importance to the affair of Miss Hill. There were no letters. Deceased had also a'photegraph of Miss Bateman. The jury returned a verdict of "Suicide while in a etate of unsound mind.':
The Sun. — 1864-06-24 (London, England)

SUICIDE OF AN INDIAN OFFICER.—Loot evening Dr. Lancaster held an inquiry at the Silver Cup Tavern, Cromer-street, Gray's-inn-read, cE respecting the suicide of Captain Frederick Lloyd, aged 33 years, late of the Bengal service. Mr. Skinner, 4, Mecklenburg-street, said that deceased had live] in his house for the last three months. On Tuesday last witness saw him with a pair of pistols which he said he was going to Clean. The witness went out, and on his return found that the deceased was dead. He had sometimes said that ho wished he was dead, as he had nothing to do. Ho was in very comfortable circumstances. The witness was not aware that he was about to be married. He used to go to the Haymarket to see Miss C. Hill perform, but the witness believed that he had no correspondence with her, and that he had never seen her off the stage. Israel Reed, 20 G, said .that at 3 o'clock last Tuesday he was called by Mrs. Skinner, and told that a gentleman had shot himself. The witness went upstairs end found deceased shot in the stomach, and lying on the bed in his shirt and drawers. The witness asked him -what made him do such a thing, and he said, "It is that blesssd girl, Miss Hill, that has made me do it." The witness found a discharged pistol lying on a photograph of Miss C. Hill, representing her as Apollo, in the play of "Venus and Adonis," Mr. Robert Mayer, of Haddo, said that the deceased was a captain of artillery. He served in India, and assisted in the suppression of the mutiny. Ho received a coup-de. soleil, and had to retire on a pension. He was in comfortable circumstances. Mr. Duff, surgeon, said that ho was called in to the deceased, and found him suffering great agony Irene a pistol-shot in the pit of the stomach. He at first refused to take brandy as a restorative. He was quite sensible, and said, "I have shot myself." He died in a quarter of an hour, He was nearly naked. Mr Skinner said that it was quite customary with the deceased to undress and go to bed in the middle of the day. Ho did so when in India, as it was the custom of Indians. Witness did not attach par• titular importanco to the affair of Miss Hill. There were no letter e. Deceased had also a photograph of Miss Bateman. The jury returned a verdict of 'Suicide while in state of unsound mind;
The Sun. — 1864-04-19 (London, England)

FRES FOR 1864.  Newmarket First Spring 25  Chester York Spring Salisbury l2 Blaydon Radcliffe l6  Redditch l6 Bath Manchester (Summer Harpenden 2O Epsom  Ju. Wye Maidstone Ascot Hampton l5 Newton Odiham Bibary  Beverley 22 Stockbridge Chelmsford 2B New Forest Hunt 2B Newcastle-on-Tyne Worcest,r (Summer) Ipswich  Horrible Murder and Suicide.  A murder of a very horrible description was yesterday discovered to have been perpetrated in No. 5, Leighstreet, Burton. crescent, in the occupation of Mr. Ashley, a woollen draper and tailor.  That gentleman informed the polico that ha and his family felt some alarm from the tact that they saw blood trickling down the walls of the kitchen, which is below the Lack parlour. Mr. Ashley, thinking that something• was wrong, had tried to gain admission to the back parlour, but this he could not do, nor could he make anyone hear. He also said that the room was occupied by a man of the name of Tame Pearce and his wife, whose name it is stated was Elizabeth.  On the police gaining an entrance into the room a most fearful sight presented itself, for on the ground, lying side by side, lay the bodies of Mr. and Mrs. Pearce, their throats cut in a most fearful manner, and weltering in a pool of blood. By the side of the man was lying a long sheath knife, covered with blood, and it was very evident from its condition that it had been recently sharpened. From the appearance of the bodies it would appear that the man had first murdered his wife and then cut his own throat.  The police at once sent off for medical aid, and Mr. J. T. Paul, of 26, Burton-crescent, divisioaal surgeon of the E division, immediately attended. He made an examination of the bodies and perceived life was extinct, but gave it as his opinion that death had not long taken place. He also made a cursory examination of the bodies (which he had found lying on their backs in separate pools of blood) and found on the female a tremendous cut on the top of the head, extending down to the bone, and which he had no hesitation in saying had been inflicted by some blunt instrument, There was also an immense cut extending from the front of the neck down to the spine, her head hanging only by a small piece of skin and the bone. This wound alone would have caused instantaneous death. The man had also a very deep cut extending half across the throat, and separating the windpipe, and it was of such a severe character that death must have been instantaneous.  Both bodies were fully dressed ; and it was evident that the husband and wife had retired to rest, as they were seen to go into the house last night, and the bed plainly showed that two parties had lain there, Not the slightest disturbance of the room had taken place, and no noise or screaming was heard, although it is stated by the parties in the house that the deceased got up about half-past 5 this morning. The deceased are supposed to he about 35 years of age, and the cause of this dreadful occurrence is supposed to be jealousy
The Sun. — 1864-01-18 (London, England)

THAMES. ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.—SamueI Benton, formerly a beershopkeeper in Mile-end-road, who has been frequently in custody for assaulting his wife, and fined and imprisoned, was brought before Mr. Woolrych, charged with attempting to commit self-destruction. Samuel Banks, a police constable, 152 K, said he was called upon last night to a house in Woodhouse-place, Stepney-green, where he found the prisoner on a bed with his throat cut. He conveyed him to the London Hospital, where the wound was Creased. He was directed to keep kim in custody. eared to be deeply The wife of the prisoner, who aPP affected, said that she left her husband in his bed for a short time, and when she looked at him again she found a strange alteration in him and bleeding from the throat. The prisoner, in defence, said he was formerly in affluent circumstances, and had latterly been in great distress, and with very little to eat and drink. Yesterday afternoon he met with a few friends who gave him liquor, and it affected him strangely. He was very sorry for what he had done, He promised not to repeat the offence. Inspector Hayes, of the K division, said the prisoner and had already a y benefit od KGs,o worth relieve himself had been very often at this court, and his matrimonial differences had been a fruitful subject of discussion. sold treloe The porfi prisoner ser t'aid he wa s getting ue difficulties,a n tickets. He implored of the magistrate to release him. Ho was extremely sorry. He would not think of doing such a thing again.  ... Mr. Woolrych said he would not part with the prisoner at present, and remanded him for a week.  LORD STANLEY OF ALDERLEY (with a differencet)—La France gravely announces that " M. Stanley, born at Alderley," is to replace the Duke of Newcastle at the Colonid-office.  HOLMAN HUNT'S FAMOUS PICTURE, " THE FINDING OF THE SAVIOUR IN TILE TEMPLE," is again, wo aro glad to see, publicly exhibited at Messrs, sTeunings' gallery, 62? Cheapsiclp,
The Sun. — 1864-03-24 (London, England)

WESTMINSTER.  A LANIENTALE STORY.—Albion Roche, a very respectable looking man, was placed at the bar charged with the following determined attempt at suicide.  Henry Mai fiL said that late last night he was going over Battersea-bridge when he saw the defendant approach the side and get over the railings. Witness considering that he was about to commit suicide, rushed towards the spot and endeavoured to seize the defendant, but was too late, he jumped into the water. Witness immediately called eut for a boat and gave a general alarm, and the defendant vas, after some time, taken out of the water, and conveyed vtoh ,thee re thel‘ la gupsi usual a aln rde Sstrur amt ipv tavern,ea were administered and he Cheyue-walk, Chelsea, recovered.  Mr. Selfe—What did ho say when he recovered ? Witness--He said he would do it again; that was in the presence of the doctor who was attending him.  nr. Selfe—Does he still express the same Intention ? iVitness—No, he now says he has obtained his mind. . gr. Selfe—Are any of his friends here ? Defendant's brother here stepped forward, and said that he was a very respectable man, and was in the employment of Mr. Meekin, of Holborn. lunch distressed in Mr. Selfe—Has anything of late preyed upon his mind which:would account for his committing this act ? mind l' ba HbriosthweirfeTtYoews,hohme hhaeswbaesen mythve attached, has turned out, &ter every endeavour to reclaim hor, a most abandoned character, and seeing her in the streets a short time ago almosinaked, and otherwise in a wretched condition, it had such at effect on his mind that he had become severely depresed. Mr. ;elle—Was he drunk ?  Wd t henain pitressa—Nson,spircirt He an is a very steady, respectable man, an aged mother. Our family have all livedtogether very haPPUY till this. Mr. Slfe---Has he spoken to you at all about this attempt atsuicide since it occurred ?  promised ho would not do it again. Mr. Sefe--I shall remand him for a week. It will be for his servio. He will have the benefit of the chaplain's instructions  THE lIVEN TOR of GUN COTTON (Baron Lmck) has visiteoParis, by invitation of the Emperor Napoleon, who has conferred upon him the Cross of Commander of the Legiorof Honour, and presented him with a gold snuffbox set wit, diamonds, in token of his appreciation of a scheme Thih promises to effect an important change in artillery pratices
The Sun. — 1864-03-24 (London, England)

WES VAIINSTER.  A LADEENTALE STORY.—Albion Roche, a very respectable looking man, was placed at the bar charged with the following detefmined attempt at suicide. Henry Merit said that late last night he was going over 'Battersea-bridge when he saw the defendant approach the side and get over the railings. Witness considering that he was about to commit suicide, rushed towards the spot and endeavoured to seize the defendant, but was too late, he jumped into the water. Witness immediately called out for a boat and gave a general alarm, and the defendant was, after some time, taken out of the water, and conveyed to the Magpie and Sump tavern, Cheyne-walk, Chelsea, where the usual restoratives were administered and he recovered. _  Mr. Selfe—What did he say when he recovered? Witness—He said he would do it again ; that was in the presence of the doctor who was attending him. . Mr. Safe—Does he still express the same intenticn ? Witness—No, he now says he has obtained his mind.  Mr. Selfe—Are any of his friends here ? Defendant's brother here stepped forward, and said that he was a very respectable man, and was in the employment of Mr. Meekin, of Holborn. Mr, Selfe—Has anything of late preyed upon his thind which:would account for his committing this act? The brother—Yes, he has been very mach distressed in mind. His wife, to whom he was much attached,' has turned out, after every endeavour to reclaim her, a most abandoned character, and seeing her in the streets a short time ago almost naked, and otherwise in a wretched condition, it had such an effect on his mind that he had become severely • depressed. Mr. Selfe—Was he drunk ? Witness—No, sir. He is a very steady, respectable man, and the main support of en aged mother. Our family have all lived together very happily till this.  Mr. Selfe--Has he spoken to you at all about this attempt at suicide since it occurred ? Witness.—He promised ho would not do it again. Mr. safe—l shall remand him fora week. It +rill be for his service. He will have the benefit of the chaplain's instructions.  TIIE INVENTOR OF GUN COTTON (Baron Lenck) hss visited Paris, by invitation of the Emperor Napoleon, who has conferred upon him the Cross of Commander of the Legion of Honour, and presented him with a geld snuffbox set with diamonds, in token of his appreciation of a scheme which promiees to (Mot an important change in artillery practice. '
The Sun. — 1864-11-05 (London, England)

THE LATE MURDER NEAR NEWTON ABBOT.— It wilt be in the recollection of our readers that sometime in August last year, about a week after the Newton Abbot Races had taken place, the body of a young man, named John Mears, was found in a stream of want* at Teignbridge, in close proximity to the raceteauree, and the marks of violence en various parts of his body led to the supposition that there had been foul play. Two men, named James Stevens, a man of colour, and John Burke, were charged with being concerned in the alleged murder, the accusation being founded on the statement of a by named ' Pike, about 13 years of age, who distinctly swore that ho had seen Burke tied Stevens assault dberindegee bwotahll nr i sothe er sw,cavteerre byeo mElnt tvt,end tie Mears, ending in the latter being thrown over the p Upon theirthin et the Devon assizes, held at Exeter in December last before Baron Pigott, Stevens being charged with the capital offence and Burke as an accomplice. Tho boy Pike was then sul jetted to a severe cross-examination, which considerably chunk his statement, and his former career not being of the most pleasant nature his evidence was disbelieved, and both prisoners were acquitted. Within the past few days a rumour has been extensively circulated in the neighbourhood of Newton that Burke has died, and made a confession of the circumstances, implicating Stevens as the actual murderer. It was currently reported that these depositions were taken before a magistrate, and that a warrant had been granted for the apprehension of Stevens. On inquiry at the Newton police station last night, we wore informed that no official information had been received, although the rumour had reached the cars of the police. Whether it be a rumour only we aro not in a position to state either ono way or the other, but we shall possibly learn something more &finite in a few days.— Weston Daily Mercury.  A STRANGE SUICIDE,—Oa Wednesday night last a middle-aged man; unknown, but who from a ticket found upon him appeared to have recently arrived from London, deliberately tied his head to the rails at the Smdhill-station, near Liverpool, on the Southport line. When the body was found the head was quite separatolfom the trunk.
The Sun. — 1864-06-29 (London, England)

MARLBOROUGH STREET.  A Wovl,n•BE SUICIDE,—.EmiIy Yates, a married woman, of 15, Saville-street, M.rylebone, was charged before Mr Tyrwhitt with attempting to commit suicide by cutting her throat.  Rol ett Pitt, 171 E, said that yesterday he was called to 8, Saville-street, and informed that the prisoner had attempted to cut her throat. A Scripture reader, who had gone for a constable, on his return gave him a razor which he had taken from tke prisoner. The prisoner had been drinking, and there was a female, 85 years of age, with her in the room.  Prisoner said she had been drinking with some other women, and they pledged her shawl and then beat her, and this caused her to attempt to destroy herself. She was sorry for what she had done, but would not repeat the act. The person in the room with her was her mother.  In answer to Mr Tyrwhitt, Inspector Garforth said the Scripture reader was not present. The prisoner said her husband worked at Chelsea, and that if she were allowed to go she would not offend again. Mr Tyrwhitt observed that he could not let her go without some kind of security that she would not do such a thing again. if her husband came for her she would be given up to him ; if not, sho would be remanded. A DOERVIX4 CisE.—lnspector Walker of the C Division, introduced to Mr Tyrwhitt this morning a poor widow named Ann Palpey, and stated that her husband had died a few days ago after two hours' illness ; that she was left with five children, the eldest only 10 3 ears of age, and that she was at present without means of gaining a livelihood for them. Mr Walker further stated that Mrs Palm had been known to him for some years, and that she was a very deserving person.  Mr Tyrwhitt afforded Mrs Palpey some assistance from ,he poor-box, for which she seemed very grateful,
The Sun. — 1864-02-16 (London, England)

ANOTHER NEW MAP OF EUROPE.—There is now' selling in the Paris print shops a new map of Europe for 1866, which represents Italy complete with Rome and Venice ; France with the Rhino for its frontier ; all Germany under the sceptre of Prussia; and a great Scandinavian Empire in the north. Ile gravely says, however, that if the map really exists, no importance is to be ttributed Charivari. let it be published itt. ato the fact. Oh, yes ;  OBsERVATIONS ON THE COMET have lost much of their interest in consequence of its increased distam", though there are still traces of the faint tail and jet, the nucleus being extremely much resembled the great nebula in Andromeda. As it is quickly nowpassingsharp. On the Bth instant it to the south and retiring both from earth and sun it will soon be out of the reach of smaller telescopes, particularly as the moon Rill interfere. NAVY ESTIAIATEs. A Parliamentary paper issued yesterday gives the navy estimates for the years 1861-5, as well as for the years 1863-4 and 1862-3. The expenditure for the years 1862-3 was n 1,829,786, which was reduced to the extent of £297,221, by extra receipts and repayments made to the Exchequer, leaving the net expenditure £11,532,565. The estimates for the years 1868-4 were £10,736,002, from which has been deducted £273,710 (a portion, £68,427, of which is estimates) as extra receipts and repayments paid or to be paid into the Exchequer, showing the net expenditure as £10,462,322„ The estimates for the year 1564-5 are given at £10,432,610. The estimated amount of extra receipts and repayments is put down at £263,588, leaving a net expenditure of £10,169,022. The net estimated decrease in the estimates for 1864-5, as compared with those of the previou year, is therefore £303,422.  Two cases of determined suicide have just been committed at Havre by German emigrants while staaing in that town awaiting the sailing of a vessel• One man, named Buhler, threw himself into the dock, but was got out alive. lie then went to his sleeping room under pretence of changing his clothes, and hadged himself behind the door, Almost at the same moment another man named Kalzig, belonging to the same party, and staying at the s ime hotel, cut his throat with a blunt knife while at table, and in presence of the other lodgers. The wound inflicted was so severe that he died very shortly after, At the request of M. Ailart, mayor of Ham, the Emperor has granted to that town a sum of 8,000 f., to assist in the formation of a new boulevard, to be called the Boulevard Napoleon