The funeral of the late Mr. Rothschild took place on
Monday, at the Jews' burial-ground, Whitechapel Road. There were seventy-five carriages, including those of the Lord Mayor, Sheriffs, and several noblemen ; and a large concourse of people witnessed the procession, and the ceremony of interment : time coffin was of enormous size, weighing nearIy a ton. Dr. Herschell, the Jewish Rabbi, stated in his funeral oration, that Mr. Rothschild had at different times placed several thousands in his hands for charitable purposes.
A lady was robbed of a valuable gold watch while attending servic at St. Mark's Church, Camberwell, on Sunday last.
Mr. Richardson, a gentleman of fortune, who rented a large house. in Paradise Gate, Highbury, committed suicide on Saturday, by nearly severing his head from his body.
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