They write from Paris, that on the 27th of November last a banker, who had been but a short time settled in that city, after being employed all the morning with the treasurer of the prince of Conti, at his return home enquired if any body had been there from Mr. De St. Julien, receiver general for the clergy, in order to receive the money for a bill of exchange for 10,000 crowns. Being answered that the receiver general's clerk had been there, but was desired to call again in the afternoon; the banker sent immediately to Mr. De St. Julien, desiring him to send for his money.
When the clerk came with the bill, the banker took it, and told him he would go and fetch him the money, but he went into another room, locked himself in, tore the bill of exchange, and shot himself through the head.
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