Transcribed by Emily Smith. Geo. Carlisle Patriot Friday, April 9th, 1880 CUMBERLAND QUARTER SESSIONS. ATTEMPTED SUICIDE AT UPPERBY. JOHN HETHERINTON, stonemason (31), Upperby, pleaded guilty to having attempted to commit suicide at Upperby on the 3rd of February.—Mr. FELL said he was instructed on behalf of the prosecution to say that there was no desire to press the case. The prisoner had been drinking several days before he committed the rash act, and he had now signed the pledge, and was very sorry he stood in such a position.—The prisoner's father was called, and expressed his willingness to enter into recognisance that his son would come up for judgment if called upon.—The CHAIRMAN told the prisoner he had been guilty of a very foolish and wicked act in attempting to take away his own life. From the representation that had been made on his behalf, and knowing that he was now sincerely sorry for what he had done, the Court did not wish to inflict any punishment upon him. He (the Chairman) hoped this would be a warning to him.—The prisoner and his father then entered into recognisances in the sum of 20l each that the prisoner would come up for judgment if called upon, and the prisoner was discharged. -- Emily Smith