The Pall Mall Gazette from London, Greater London, England • 3

October 19, 1871. PALL MALL GAZETTE. BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. BIRTHS. Sons.

ilOWYKK, Mrs. H. at Milhrater. Snmar. Fokbes, wife of Major late 31st at Richmond, Oct.

15. Hassall, wife of Lieut. C. R.N., at Tunbridgc-Wells, Oct. 17.

Owen, Airs. R. at Haulfre, near Beaumaris Oct. 14. Ranger, wife of Mrs.

V. M.R.C.S.E., at Peckham-rye, Oi.t. 17. Rowland, Mrs. F.

A. at Upper Teddington, Oct. 8. Rvland, Mrs! H. at Bow, Oct.

16. Starling, wife of Mr. M. XL, Barrister-at-Law, Bombay, at Holloway, Oct. 17.

Vernon, wife of the Rev. I. at Streatham, Oct. 13. White, Mrs.

at Linton-hill House, Oct. 14. Whittington, wife of the Rev. Rector of St. Peter-upon-Cornhill, at GuUdford-street, Russell-square, Oct.

17. Williamson, wife of Mr. G.s of Lincoln's-inn, Oct. 16. I A GES.

(Jet. iS. Mrs. J. at Woodslde, co.

Cork, Uct. 16. D06' MrS' 2t Cheshirc Eachus, Mrs. Oct. iS.

Fisher, Mrs. J. at Surbiton-hill, Oct. 17. Hor.ne, Mrs.

H.J. at Hertford, Oct 17. Jackson, Mrs. T. at Birkenhead, Oct.

14 Nichol wife of the Rev. J. G. at Knares- borcugh, Oct. 15.

Rose wife of Mr. T. 21st Royal Fusiliers, at ihayetmyo, British Burmah, Aug. 21. Vavasour, wife of the Rev.

J. F. at 4shbv- de-la-Zottch, Oct. 17. Dauchters.

Bird, Mrs. H. at Eaton-square, Oct. 15. Carter, wife cf R.N., at Ostend, Oct.

13. Evans, Mrs. E. at Haverfordwest, Oct. 15.

MARE Adams Jones At Camberwell, Mr. G. H. Adams, of Rilcain, to Jane daughter of Mr. J.

Jones, of King-street, Mold, Oct. 14. B--ackwood Tennant At Mogorban, Captain T. Blackwood, Inniskilling Dragoons, to Sara, daughter of Mr. D.

Tennant, of Mobarnane, CO. Trpperary, Sept. 2S. Blake-Pritciiard At Croydon, Mr. G.

Blake, of Opper Norwood, to Anna daughter of the late Mr. S. Pritchard. J. of Deal, Oct.

iS. Bott Blacker- At Glendermott Church, bv the Rev, Beaver H. Blacker, brother of the bride, assisted by the Rev. David Babington. John Harriott Bott, of Harden, Wilts, son of the late Captain John Bott, of the 5th Light Eensal Cavalry, to Elizabeth Mildred, fourth daughter of Latham Blacker, of Glenkeen, London-deny, Ireland, Oct.

19. No cards. Day Pettitt At Old Eastbourne, Mr. W. G.

Day, of Cliackmore, near Buckingham, to Eliza, daughter of Mr. T. H. Pettitt, of Bromlev, Oct. 14.

Doeson Barnett At Cheltenham, Lieut. A. E. Dobson, R.E., to Florence daughter oi Mr. C.

J. Barnett, of Cheltenham, Oct. 77. Fowler Forrest At West Brompton, William, son of Mr. G.

Fowler, of Brookeboro', to Emily daughter of the Rev. T. Forrest, Rector of Rostella co. Cork, Oct. 12.

Gay-Thiubleuy -At Spilsby, Lincolnshire, Mr. J. H. Gay, Surgeon, Spilsby, to Alice, daughter of Dr. Thimbleby, of Spilsby, Oct.

12. Groves Cristoffanini At the British Legation, Florence, by the Rev. R. Loftus Tottenham, M.A., Hemy Groves, M.C.S., formerly of Adalgisa Elena Maria, daughter of the Chevalier Lnigi Cristoffanini, Major of the Guardia Nation ale of Genoa, Oct 16. Lawrie Makriott At St.

Marl's, Regent's Park, Mr. J. D. Laurie, of Bradford, Yorkshire, to Eliza, daughter of Mr. F.

Marriott, of Gloucester-road, Regent's Park, Oct. 14. Linkt.ater Makzktti At Streatham-hill, Frederick son of Mr. J. H.

Liaklater, of Streatham-hill, to Constance, daughter of Mr. A. C. Marzetti, of Bostol-heath, Kent, Oct. 17.

Popham Bailward At Theale, Berks, Rev. W. Popham, M.A., Oxon, Rector of Christ Church, Bradford-oil-Avon, to Elizabeth widow of Mr. T. Bailward, of Horsington Manor, co.

Somerset, Oct. 17. Reid--Henderson At Dundee, Mr. L. Reid, solicitor, Dundee, to Margaret A.

daughter of Mr. K. W. Henderson, Bellefield, Oct. 17.

Rogers At key At Chichester, Rev. C. M. Rogers, M.A., Rector of Oborne, near Sherborne, to Anna daughter of the late Mr. J.

Atkey, of Chichester, Oct. 12. Turner Ross At Dover, Robert, son of the late Mr. R. Turner, of Grantham, Lincolnshire, to Laura G.

daughter of the late Mr. Ross, of Dover, Oct. 10. Vesey Newton At Cheltenham, Mr. W.

M. Vesey, of Bally-Ellen House, co. Cariow, to Anne daughter of Mr. P. J.

Newton, D.L., of Bagnalstown, Ireland, Oct. 17. Wehlen Balls At Wo burn-square, Mr. J. P.

G. Wehlen, to Frances Balls, Oct. 14. Whittaker Everington At West Ashby, Lincolnshire, Mr. P.

H. Whittaker, of Rainhill, Lancashire, to Mary daughter of the late Mr. Everington, of Skegness, Oct 17. Wood Brown At Woolwich, Captain H. Wood, Rifle Brigade, to Helen daughter of the Rev.

H. Brown, Hon. Canon of Rochester, Rector of Woolwich, Oct. 17, DEATHS. he who took his seat on the throne of Louis Philippe when it was triumphantly paraded along the boulevards by the mob.

On returning to trance after the fall of the Empire, he was named commander of the oeme Auxihaire during the Prussian siege. He seized the Ministry of War with a handful of men on March 18, and assumed the functions of Minister during twenty-four hours, after which, by order of the Central Committee, he was superseded by Eudes, from whom he extorted, however, the permanent post of Directeur du Personnel. Being a Corsican, he was naturally suspected of plotting in favour of the. Empire, and in the middle of April was arrested by order of the Commune, and, without any examination whatever, was confined as a hostage au secret in the prison of Mazas. The story of his escape is of some interest.

After a month's enjoyment of a diet of cold water and sorrel soup, Romanetti was ordered from his cell to join twenty-two other prisoners bound for La Roquette, where he was given to understand a firing party was permanently stationed to receive all comers. Among his fellow-prisoners was the Pere Lamazon, curate of the Madeleine, who exhorted him to die as a good Christian. "Romanetti announced, however, that he did not mean to die at all in any character, and his intention was apparently shared by the priest, since both escaped. The gang of condemned hostages was led up to the registering office, the gaolers turning out to form a double line, through which they were to pass. French officialism, of course, gave rise to a certain amount of discussion and confusion, favoured by which Romanetti suddenly turned round and ran back towards the entanglement of passages in the rear of Mazas prison.

Here he lost himself, and came suddenly face to face with a brigadier of the gaolers. His high rank and popularity with the army had entitled him to certain immunities from the ordinary prison rules. He had retained his uniform, and had not been searched. He was therefore able to draw a small revolver from his pocket and present it at the official, with the demand to be let out by a back door. In spite of the gaoler's allegation that he was a father of a family, and consequently not a proper target for pistol balls, Romanetti persisted in his request.

He succeeded, and was conducted to a hidden door, the key of which was given to him, and he was in comparative liberty. Outside the prison, however, Romanetti came across a band of National Guards, who, recognizing him and ignoring the fact of his arrest, insisted on his assuming the command of a gigantic barricade erected at the corner of the Rue des Charbonniers and the Boulevard Mazas. The fortification was defended by about two hundred men and four mitrailleurs, and kept for two days the 35th and 75 th of the Line, with the 1st Marine Fusiliers, at bay. But Romanetti had had enough of the Commune, and was intent on his own safety alone. As a stratagem, he pointed out to his brother officers the necessity of reconnoitring the force of the enemy, and volunteered to undertake the perilous mission.

He was allowed to depart and immediately sought refuge in a house close by. Summoning the landlady, he offered any sum for a room. But all services were rigorously refused save that of observing from a window whether he was still followed by two Federals who had tracked him from the barricade. These had rapidly run round the corner of the street. Romanetti profited by this momentary exemption from surveillance to cross the road and enter an hotel On the staircase he found a waiter, who for a few pieces of gold stripped himself then and there and handed to the commandant the universal uniform of his craft.

The disguise was hardly completed when Romanetti observed a party of Federals issue from the opposite house, dragging with them an unfortunate commander and his wife. The commander declared that he had been in bed and incapacitated during the last ten clays. The insurgents insisted that two of their members had seen him enter the house a few minutes previously. He was forthwith shot on the pavement as a coward, and his wife, attempting to defend him, fell by his side. Having been executed by deputy, Romanetti was at rest for the next few hours.

By this time the hostages had arrived at La Roquette, and Romanetti being missed, it was imagined that he, together with the Pere Lamazon, had escaped during the transit. A party was despatched to his dwelling in the Rue des Ecoles, where an unfortunate house-decorator was mistaken for the missing prisoner, and straightway shot on the doorstep. Meanwhile, the Versaillais were gaining ground indeed, they would have already taken the barricade, but for a woman in Romanetti's hotel who had discovered them opening a trench in a garden which commanded the flank of the Federal position. At the risk of her life, she gave warning of the danger, and a mitrailleur soon dispelled it. Thus the defence was protracted for twenty-four hours.

When at last the barricade fell, the soldiers in their exasperation began by killing the woman who had frustrated their designs, and afterwards any one else on whom they could lay their hands. But Romanetti as gargon was above suspicion. He served litres and cigars to the officers, tended the wounded, and tranquilly consumed his breakfast while thirty-five men and women were executed under his eyes. "When the whole quarter was completely reduced, Romanetti proceeded to Mazas, where he obtained from the greffier a certificate attesting his detention as a hostage. Hats were doffed to him as a victim, and he passed in safety through Paris to that most secure of all refuges, a lodging in a house inhabited by a commissioner of police.

There he remained several weeks, and then, aided by some friends, made his way by slow degrees to a house on the Belgian frontier. He took to hare-hunting, and the ardour of the chase curiously enough drew him over the boundary line on to the territory of King Leopold. Thence he passed over to England, where he is doubtless smiling with the imperturbable serenity of an experienced insurgent at the blindness of the French police and lamenting the ill-luck of the unhappy men who had the misfortune to represent him before the levelled rifles of Federals and Regulars." Addison, George, son of Mr. of Cumberland-terrace, Regentfs Park, aged 30, Oct. 16.

Bajicham, Mr. at Thurgarton, Norfolk, Oct. 14. Baxter, Elizabeth, relict of Mr. of Preston, at Preston, Oct.

10. Bevis, Mr. of Basinghall-street, aged 83, Oct. 14. Bird, T.

C-, Madras S.C., at Guntoor, Madras, aged 44, Sept. 8. Blackwood, James, Writer to the Signet, at 32, Alva-street, Edinburghaged 57, Oct. 17. Bkamall, Mrs.

W. at TamworLli, Oct. 16. Chillingworth, Mdme. de H.

widow of Mr. of Redditch, Worcestershire, at St. Petersburg, aged 54. Christian, J. M.D., of South Kensington, at Kensington, Oct.

17. Dark, Mr. J. at St. John's-wood, aged 77, Oct.

17. Davison, Jane, widow of the Rev. formerly of London, at Haverstock-terrace, aged 75, Oct. iS. Dexter, Mr.

J. aged 56, Oct, 17. Edge, jane, widow of Rev. rector of Nedging, at Nedging Hall, Suffolk, aged Si, Oct. 14, Fkrencn, late 53rd Regiment, at South Kensington, aged 72, Oct.

15. Griffiths, Mrs. H. at Cheltenham, Oct. 15.

Hobson, Caroline wife of Maior Royal London Militia, at Fulham, aged 34, Oct. 14. Hosken, Richard son of Mr. R. of East Budleigh, Devonshire, at Hampstead, aged 24, Oct.

17. Hutton, Annie daughter of Mr, T. at Attadore, co. Wicklow, aged 9, Oct. 16.

Jenkinson, Rev. J. Vicar of Battersea, at Battersea-rise, aged 74, Oct. 17. Jones, Katie, daughter of Mr.

M.D., ageJ 7, Oct, T2. Langtry, Mrs. aged 21, Oct. 13. Linowska, Fanny, at Hitchm, Oct.

15. Lipscomb, John, infant son of Mr. R. at East Budleigh, Devon, Oct. 17.

McDougal, Mr. at Eskvale, Penicuick, Oct. 12. Macruder, Capt G. late U.S.

Navy, at Paris, aged 71, Oct. 16. Mokison, Walter, son of the late Mr. at Maukyate-street, Herts, aged 66, Oct. 13.

Nichols, Mr. T. at Brighton, aged 86, Oct. 16. Ninon, Mr.

at Lynnwood, Hawick, aged 86, Oct. 10. Plenderleatii, Hannah widow of Lieut-Col. C.B., at Quebec, aged 77, Oct. 14.

Probyn, Mr. Bombay Army, at Cheltenham, aged 73, Oct. 16. Russell, Mr. formerly of Oxford-street, at New York, U.S., aged 71, Oct.

5. Sand (Son, Eliza, daughter of Rev. of Arbroath, at Edinburgh, Oct. 14, Suttacy, Catherine wife of Rev. W.

at Poslingford Vicarage, Suffolk, Oct. 16. Trent, Judith, relict of Francis Onslow Trent, at Richmond, Surrey, aged 77, Oct. 16. Turner, Sarah wife of Rev.

G. at Burlington-road, Westbourne Park, aged 50, Oct. 17. West, Jane, widow of Rev. of Amersham, Bucks, at Amersham Hall, Caversham, aged 8z, Oct.

16. ADVERTISEMENTS. TO THE LIVERV OF LONDON. The Banks, Robertsbridge, Oct. 17, iSyz.

Gentlemen, The melancholy and unexpected death of. Mr. Sheriff Young (who was only elected on Friday last) has Tendered the office of Sheriff vacant, and as it is of the utmost legal importance that the office should be rilled up immediately the Lord Mayor has issued to-day a precept for the Election on Friday next, which is my apology for addressing you thus early. At the request of a large number of friends who have volunteered to me their support, I have become a Candidate and although the time is short for deliberation and preparation, I most unhesitatingly place my services at the disposal of the citizens of London. I am not insensible to the high honour which belongs totheoffi.ee to which I aspire.

I feel its responsibility, and the distinguished ability with which the duties have been frequently discharged. Born within a few miles of St. Paul's, I have carried on business for a quarter of a century within the City, taking an active interest in the educational, and social progress of the people. I appreciate, with a deep sense of their value, thegreat Municipal Institutions of the City which it has been, and will be, my pride to improve and uphold. I feel lhat the choice of their own Sheriffs is one of the greatest privileges the Citizens enjoy.

If selected to fill that high office it will be my ambitiqn to discharge its duties with dignity and ability. To receive the mark of approbation of our fellow-citizens for a life of activity and labour is a great distinction and to secure your confidence will be regarded by me as a high honour. Soliciting your support on Friday next, at One o'clock precisely, at the Guildhall. I am, Gentlemen, yours faithfully, JOHN BENNETT, Citizen and Spectacle Maker. BENJAMIN EDGINGTON, MARQUEE and TENT MANUFACTURER by special letters of appointment to her Majesty the Queen and H.R.H.

the Prince of Wales. Contractor for fetes and rejoicings, temporary ball-rooms of large dimensions illuminated and warmed to any degree. Awnings and covered ways, flags and banners of all nations in silk or bunting, emblazoned with arms and devices to order. Benjamin Edgington has but one address, No. 2, Duke-street, London Bridge, and no establishment at the West-end.

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