At St. Omer, on Thursday, M. Sallior, late Commissary of
Police at Calais, was tried for the murder of Mr. Thorn, a surgeon. It may be remembered that the two were seen together in M. Sallior's office, and that Mr. Thorn was found mortally wounded with a dagger. For the defence, it was alleged that M. Sallior, not accustomed to drinking, had been dining with some English gentlemen, had drunk a great deal of champagne and grog, and was stupified with intoxication. Mr. Thorn volunteered to see him from the party to the office. The wound was so struck that it could hardly have been inflicted either by the deceased himself or M. Sallior. When he was aware of the event, M. Sallior exclaimed " Quel malheur l "—not the expression of a murderer. But he recollected nothing of the matter. It is conjectured that Mr. Thorn may have fallen on the dagger, which was found among some papers in an upright position. The Jury acquitted the prisoner.
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