Death by Suicide resulted to Mr. George Hide, late manager of the Water Works, on Sunday, the 26th of July, or, more precisely, on Monday 27th. On Sunday morning, however, he was discovered by the family hanging by the bedroom door, and on an alarm being given, Mr. Newberry, a next-door neighbour, rushed in and got him down on the floor. He then, with assistance, rubbed the unfortunate man with vinegar and salt as a means of restoration, whilst surgeon was Mr. Ticehurst was being sent for. On the latter's arrival, he approved of what Newberry and Coote had done, and proceeded to let blood. After that operation, the man appeared to breathe(sic) freely, but never recovered from his then apoplectic condition, and died on Monday evening. At the inquest, which was held on the following day, a brother of the deceased and others deposed to having frequently noticed his being nervous and otherwise in a strange way. Mr. Ticehurst also remarked that he had previously spoken to him about the Water Works, and got as a reply that he did not think he should have any better nerve even if he were again appointed manager. He had also told him before he resigned that he thought he should be better if he gave up the situation. The deceased had complained to his brother William for twelve months past of being very bad in his head, and as he had before attempted to commit suicide, he (the brother) talked to him on the matter, when he said he hoped God would prevent him doing such a thing, but fits sometimes came upon him when he did not feel accountable for his actions. Under the circumstances, there could of course be but one verdict, that of "Temporary Insanity". The deceased left a widow and six children.
Major-General William Cox died at Maze Hill, on the 19th of January, aged 70 years. He was a distinguished Peninsular officer and Military Knight of the Royal Hanoverian Guelphic Order.
Major Charles Richardson, died also at St. Leonards on the 17th of February, at the age of 48. He was the eldest son of the late Francis Richardson, of Upper Portland Place, and was attached to the 57th Regt. Bengal Native Infantry.
Lieut-Gen. Charles Ramsay, Skardon, died suddenly at Hastings on the 29th of May in his 72nd year. He was Lieutenant-General of the H.E.I.C.S.
Augustus Elliot Fuller, Esq., late M.P. for East-Sussex, and owner of Rose Hill, Brightling, died in London on the 5th of August - four months after his non-re-election - aged 80 years.
The Rev. George S. Griffin Stonestreet died at Hastings, Dec. 6th, aged 75. He was prebendary of Lincoln, and Chaplain to the Guards at Waterloo.
