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IHONOUR ED SIR, B EG leave to inform you, that ever. since the ~;, year 1790, I had been afflicted with co n Liles Venereal, ` )I ell, from its obstinately resisting everyrse of medicine (Pirescribed by the most eminent of the faculty here, and On ,rgoing severalsevere courses of salivation, and twice dis- Varged from the Hospital with little relief, would appear to „! of the most inveterate nature. In the spring of last year ;!Y ni,,eriler had got to such a bead, as nearly to put a period to ray existnce—l had a large ulcer on the crown of my head, Ai 1 e en each arm, and my legs were broke out in a frightful i nalmer ; ray right was dreadfully painful, and had been in a state of niceration for the last seven years ' , w ° large nodes on it, was very much discoloured, and gaye my left had also !_; , e uch excruciating. pain, particularly when warm in bed , _ 4 4 nearly to deprive me of rest ; in this lamentable state, I I%as recommended by Mr. 3. Th on ip son , (who received so ggreathich a * Cure by them here), to take y our L ea k c ' s Patent Pills, I began to do on the Dith 0. May ; in the course of a fortnight I began to receive benefit—in little mi,re than a Month the ulcers on my headand arms were soundly healed— e_i‘r after, the sores on my legs healed also ; leaving, how' !•r, considerable discolouration i n the skin, and pain in the ,done of the left, which, by the blessing of God, an4l a little_ .4.?liger pei severance in your invaluable Medicine, !te nodes ilis ; subsided ; P er s.ng, the skin regaining its natural hue, and ,tie,nocturnal pains gradually going off.—l thos became, by e o r r liberal advice and medie'iiie perfectly free from all my ; raer spirits and complaints—have recovered my former etrenolli a. , .o and am becom e jolly and fat, in which state having i i . - nt i nu ed many months, to the astonishment of all who knew e: ant at a loss is what terms to express my gratitude, but ;Is, you, for the good of Other sulfering mortals, to make my case as public as possible, as I shall on every occa• .51 Sir, your grateful, obedient, vet y humble servant. 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Oxford-street; ",;'• Disberough's,' No.. 7, Fish -street-hill; M . r. - Baxter,- L.oriutli-bridge, • Ediaburgli ; Mi. Callwel.'s,. Du hlin.;. and of e, peison.io ever's, Considerable town in Great Britain and ft el. ti iin'hoZes.of only 45.. 9d. each, stamped', and sealed ay' s wit h full and. plain directioni, whereby peisons, of eitbet e t May ewe tbealielres Ivith ease; , speed secret r, and safety. , • LAW INTELLIGENCE. COURT OF KING'S BENCH, JAN. 17. CRIM. CON. COX versus KEAN. This morning this long-expected cause came on before the LORD CHIEF JUSTICE. At eight o'clock a considerable crowd had assembled in front of the doors of Guildhall, and the rush was tremendous upon their being thrown open. Among the throng which filled the Court, almost to suffocation, within a quarter of arthour after the doors were unbarred, we observed Mr. Elliston and a number of other theatrical character& At 25 minutes past nine o'clock the LORD CHIEF JUSTICE took his seat on the bench, and the special Jury was called over. The following Gentlemen only answering to their names-- Wm. Forster (merchant), Wm. Henning, Neal Blackburne. Alex. Ba'mann°, John Dixon, Thomas Borradale, and John Catley. A tales was then prayed, and the following names from the Common Jury List completed the Jury, and were sworn—John Dyer, Thomas Henry, Vm. Chapman, John Peter Redlingham, and Henry Vincent. Mr. Law read the declaration, which set forth, that Robert Albion Cox, Esq. was the plaintiff', and Edmund Kean, de fendant; that it was an action for criminal conversation with the plaintiff's wife ; and that the defendant had pleaded Not Guilty. - The COMMON SERGEANT—May it please you, my Lord, and Gentlemen of the Jury—lt is my painful duty, on the present occasion, to bring to your attention the unpleasant cir cumstances of a case, which, in the present state of morality, is unfortunately not unfrequent. When you shall be put in possession of the circumstances of the case, contrasting it with the infinite variety of such cases which have come before the public, I think you must .agree with me, that never did any case involve a greater degree of criminality or worse aggrava tions of guilt. There was not only a lengthened violation of the laws of hospitality, but a shameful mockery of sacred friendship, in return for unlimited confidence and generous faith. The lengthened observations which it will be my duty to make may render it necessary for me to bespeak your pa tience ; one portion of the ordinary duty however is abridged: it is altogether unnecessary for me to trouble you with any de scription- of the parties; for in this extensive metropolis there are no persons better known to the public. The defendant, from his situation and character, is known, not only in Eng land, but over all the world. lie holds the first place in the first rank of a profession, which brings him, more than any other profession could, before the eyes of the world. It is im possible, Gentlemen, that you should forget how Mr. Kean blazed upon the world on . his first appearance. What other individual-in the same profession had achieved, after long years of labour and study, what they had held with difficulty and by a precarious tenure, and feared to lose capriciously, Mr. Kean had possessed himself of in a moment, anti retained dur ing a- series of years, to the present time, continuing the most favoured of his profession, and drawing not only fame, but emoluments such as no Englishman before his time ever re ceived on the stage. Every circumstance connected with the life of a public man like Mr. Kean is necessarily known to the public, and you cannot - be ignorant, Gentlemen, that his suc cess in London caused a great change in Mr. Kean's situation. It was a great change, because only a week before he was a humble member of a strolling company, performing in the western counties, and only known in country towns. He was then in obscurity, and his great abilities appreciated only by a few who possessed peculiar judgment and great dramatic taste. Amopgst those was the present plaintiff,who became acquainted with Mr. Kean, when playing at Dorchester, where Mr. Cox resided on his paternal estate, disposing of his wealth in a manner which engaged the esteem of his neighbours and friendes. Such was the relative situation of the parties, when my client generously stepped forward to encourage and patronise this friendless young man. I believe at this time Mr. Kean was invited to plaintiff's' house ; at all events he received from the plaintiff attentions and encouragement, of which he then stood in no small need. Mr. Cox married in 1805, and I understand Mrs. Cox belongs to one of the most respectable families in the county of Somerset. The plaintiff and his wife lived in great harmony for many years ; and until her intercourse with the defendant was discovered, there had never been the slightest interruption of their domestic happiness. Mr. Cox was not very successful in business; he was a banker in the country, and was induced to form another connection in London, I be lieve, as a gold refiner, which obliged him to reside in town, where he has continued to the present time. It was in 1813 the acquaintance between the parties commenced. It was after Mr. Cox and others had seen anti appreciated those traits of genius which every one has Since admired, that Mr. Kean came up and made that striking appearance before a London audience, which stamped his fame as a first-rate actor. Mr. Cis's was at that period one of the conducting committee of the theatre, and I understand retains some connection with it to the present time. You may imagine the honest pride and satisfac tion which he felt, when Mr. Kean, whom he had so kindly befriended in his obscurity, received the full meed of public approbation. It is scarcely necessary to inform you that the defendant's professional success did not cause any discontinu ance of his intimacy with the plaintiff and his family. Mrs. Cox was a lady of considerable attraction. She was possessed of intellectual attainments superior to the gefierality of her sex. She was well acquainted with Shakspeare and the other dra made authors of note, and was possessed of considerable thea trical taste. • Mrsegean was known to Mrs. Cox; courtesies had passed between them, and the families were exceedingly well acquainted. Mr. C9x could have no suspicion of any Wl proper familiarity betweentilis wife and Mr. Kean ; and if he had, Mrs. liean's visiting at the house must have lulled all suspicion. I think it necessary to state these circumstances, ,because confidence might be mistaken for indifference, or worse ; and it may be suggested to you that my client had winked at his wife's improprieties. As I have said, however, Mr. Kean was not an acquaintance whose intimacy was likely to create suspicion. He was not an extremely young man.— At this time I think he must have been more than 30 years of age. He was not introduced as a bachelor or an adventurer, but he came with his wife, and as a man of family. Under what circumstances gie fatal attachment which forms the sub ject of the present action commenced, I am unable to say. The plaintiff does not know. Until lately it was impossible for him to • guess how long had been its duration ; but documents have fallen into his hands which incontestibly prove that it was going on for nearly seven years. That it should continue so long without causing any suspicion in the plaintiff's mind may excite surprise; his character, however, ought to be taken into consideration. Those who arc acquainted with him know that never did any man possess. more frank and open manners, or a more confiding and generous temper ; and never seas any man more likely-to become -the dupe of successful treachery, be. cause none was less likely to suspect it. Gentlemen, I am at a loss to tell you at what precise period the . criminal intimacy commenced, but the letters which I hold in my hand prove that it was carried on with the mostlngenioiss caution and the deepest treachery for many years. I shall first point your at tention to the date of the letter ; but before I proceed to this part of the case, I should inform you that the intercourse was discovered in March last year, under circumstances which left no doubt on the plaintiff's mind, of the full extent of his misery. Then it was my client was first apprized, that his friend and his wife had been betraying him for a long course of years. , His conduct on this occasion was such as marked the gentleman and man of feeling. He determined never more to pass an hour under the same roof with her, but he told her he would not turn her into the street ; he would leave his house, and get lodgings for himself, or go into the country until s h e cou ld fi n d a h ar b our for herself. Whether Mrs. Cox availed herself of this humane and con siderate proposal, I know not, but when the plaintiff re turned to his house, she had left it, and lie found a mass of letters most unaccountably and carefully preserved. They were addressed in various names, and to diffilent places, to elude suspicion; but the style, tenor, and sentiments, were so completely incorporated, that it is impossible to mistake the writer, the person to whom they were addressed, or the subject on which they were written. The earliest date of the letters is the sth of April, 1820 ; this is the }lost-mark, for few of the letters have any date within. Mr. Kean was then at Lynn, in the county of Norfolk, on one of those professional excursions from which he h a d derived so much profit and fame. He writes to Mrs.-Cox- in language which indicates a warm but respectful att ac h ment . li e h a d not t h en f e l t any thing like contempt. It was clear that the criminal intercourse had commenced, but at that period, probably, he did feel a respectful affection. The letter begins " Dearest of women," certainly rather a familiar mode of addressing a married woman. The writer thenallsclaims any intention of practising the deceptions of ordinary letter writers, who address their friends; " and. descant upon the . appearance of the country And antiquities, merely to prove they are men of observation." The writer proceeds. " 1 know we are funned for each ota.a : the assimilation of our character proves it. lam no philoso pher. The theatre was crowded to excess—the applause en thusiastic. Bet what availed the crowd? my Charlotte did not see them. What the applause ? ury Charlotte did not hear them. The walks arc beautiful, but my Charlotte did not enjoy them, and her absence is a counterpoise which overbalances all, my successes. I hope to return soon, and fold my dear little girl in my arms. From the first moment I saw you, I loved you; I have never known any change. My affection for you has increased, and in the possession of your heart I have ob tained the summit of my wishes." Froin this letter it,is not difficult to form a conclusion as to the kind of intimacy which subsisted between the parties. This.sear, or the subsequent one, the defendant made a professional trip to America. From thence he writes, "My dearest little love," and expresses his regret that he did not take advantage of the offer which she made to accompany him. Some sack offer then was made.— He continues: " If I had but you in my arms, my happiness would be complete, and I Ahould fancy myself enjoying.the pro mised Elysium. lam getting a great deal of money. You doubt my affection:" and then he concludes in the well-known words of Hamlet : " Doubt thou the stars are Hr.:, • Doubt that the sun (loth move, Doubt truth to be a liar, But never doubt 1 love." (A laugh). This, Gentlemen, seems to be a favourite conclu sion—a form, or part of speech, in actors' letters, as it occurs in another letter also. :1 letter front America, dated Silt of April 1820, begins thus:—" flow shall I requite my dear little girl for all her affection ? In my heart she reigns triumphant, anti shall, while pulsation beats there. Indeed, Charlotte, I love you dearly. flow sincerely I repent my folly in obstruct ing your wishes, and not allowingyou to come with me. Your dear letters instruct and delight me 4 I sail from New York in April 1822. I have no mortification but your absence. I live in the best style—am travelling •magnificently,. and remit 1,000/. per month to England. I have given up all the frivoli ties of toy nature, and every correspondence that could inter rupt the thought of you. 1 am indeed jealous of your regard, for I love you with the affection of a lover, end the esteem of a friend." Mr. Commbn Sergeant continued, I have heard. of a public whisper, and that it has dared to report that there had been connivance on the, part of Mr. Cox ; there is some reason for it in the degree of confidence Which he placed in his friend and his wife. If the defendant's Counsel insist on it, it might be difficult to prove that this confidence was not conni vance, only for the letters which I shall. produce. Tlfe Learn s ell Counsel for the defendant says, that he does not mean to insist that there was connivance ; but really, malignant per sons will repeat such things, and in consideration for the plain tiffs character, I cannot withhold the evidence. This series of letters prove that no precaution was neglected to lull the plain tiff's suspicions. On the 17th July, 1823, a letter was written by the defendant. About this time Mr. Cox became unsuc cessful in business, and had some hopes of getting an appoint ment abroad. The letter ran, " my dear beloved girl, al though I rejoice that all is safe, I hate to think of the hour of separation; but our consolation must be, that we meet again as inseparable in person as we are in heart. Let him only go abroad, and I will hazard the worst." In another letter, dated the 1 15th April, defendant writes—" When we get rid of our annoyances, we shall part no more." The letter then re commended caution. " Go, receive my letters from the re ceiving house, and put your letters with your own hand into it." lie writes on the 21st July, 1112 when it appears there was some danger of discovery—" Little darling, I thank hea ven that all is well ; we must be more sedry for the future. I have received your little darling letter ; end then goes on to . say, if he (the husband) was dbsent, " he .should fold her in his arms, and sleep in spite of the thunder." The discovery took place in March last; but in the preceding January there was some detection anticipated, from what I cannot say, .but the defendant's letter, written at this .psfjod, manifested cone siderable alarm. Ile writes—" My dueling love, fly to my arms, take refuge .in a heart which is open. to you. If you can secure her (meaning a young lady who lived in the house) it is well—if not, fly to me, All I ask is, that you should hide yourself fin- a while," - Oat with the sifuce and cry is . raised nothing should appear to criminate_ sue. If the goods are not found upon the thief, there 'ten be no conviction."— But, Gentlemen, the goods • have been found, and I am sure you will do your duty by convicting the thief:—(Loud laughter.)—" Make up your mind to meet at tile Diorama on Monday ; let no one see you, and no one shall see me until I step before you. What money you want you shall have at three hours' notice. You shall find in me a lover, father, and friend." Then followed the favourite quotation about the stars and fire. Here then are the proofs of the case: a discovery is anticipated —the. lady is to be pursued, and find refuge in his arms, who was to be her parent, father, friend—what money she wanted was to be provided at three hours' notice—she was to keep herself concealed, and prevent the detection of them. Perhaps it is unnecessary for me, Gentlemen, to have made so many ob servations to prove to you that Mr. Cox could not have sus pected the wife of his bosom.of criminality. Mrs. Kean's con stant visits were of themselves sufficient to account for his blind ness. Besides this, there was a young lady living in - the family, who, a man.might reasonably suppose, would have been a check upon such an intercourse; het presence, at all events, would make a husband .still less likely to suspect; and when this young lady did not suspect, it was not strange that a husband should ,not be aware of his wife'a infidelity. Besides, Mr. Cox's,avocations frequently took him abroad, which gaf p greater latitude to the parties. But what palliation, what ex tenuation is the defendant about to offer ? I cannot conceive what defence my Learned Friends may set up. I have indeed heard one defence whispered-... 1 have heard that the defendant means to rest his case upon some assumption or proof—that Mrs. Cox is a woman of abandoned habits, and had permitted the embraces of other men. I call upon you to consider this as a foul aggravation rather than an extenuation of the defends tines conduct. It is impossible for my client to say at what period the defendant's intimacy with his wife commenced. It is impossible for him to say what may have been the extent of her depredation ; but it is for you to consider whose was the fault—who was the origin of this humiliation of character, which brought the eeVerest misery upon my client. This lady, whom he was bound to protect—to whom he gage the full mea sure of his love—had been led into crime by the defendant. If he had seduced her, and in this horrible state 'of things she was led to admit the embraces of other men, of the lowest of mankind (whether true or not I em unable to say), who is to be charged with this dreadful humiliation, bat the defendant ? on whom should it be visited ? on hint alone. It is known, however, that Mrs. Colt once filled a respectable station in society; that she has been visited by ladies of the highest rank in this metropolis ; that .she has been considered a faithful and affectionate wife, performing her domestic duties, as mistress of a family, with credit to - herself; and it is a painful—a cruel aggravation of the defendant's conduct to bring her forward before the public, and to attach to her additional criminality, added to that produced by his own crimes. If' the defendant was the origin of the degradation and misery, his conduct should excite the strongest feelings of indignation and con tempt. It is impossible to feel any thing else but contempt for a man who would charge an unfortunate lady. with effects produced by his own actions. But the defendant's letters are important, to prove that the plaintiff could have nO suspicion of his wife's criminality. The defendant, it appeared, had not . the slightest suspicion of her constancy, and it was no wonder that the husband did not suspect her fidelity. The defendant was a perfect monopolist of the lady's affections; it excited his anger when he heard she MN smiled on another person, a gen. sleman whom she had accidentally met. The plaintiff did not, suspect the defendant, and he could not have suppostd that his' wife would have admitted the familiarities of others who had less opportunity. In one of hit letters the defendant upbraids Mrs. (ox with having smiled upon a Colonel whom she met.• It appeared to him a matter of wonder; and when she had de ceived her lover, it was not to be expected that the husband should know of her levities. The defendant writes to the lady thus---- Dear 1.. B."—this was a kind of private name or pass-word between them—" Dear 14. 8., change of circum stances produces a change in affections. To a casual observer the change must be obvious, as it is indicated by your letters ; formerly they were filled about me, and every page contained assurances of love and devotion. You now Seem weary of the subject ; your letters are filled with descriptions of balls, and plays, anti concerts, and discussing the merits of different actors and singers, which are to me matters of entire indifference. All this assures me that your mind is made tip to the result 'which I once vainly conceived would have broken your heart. If' this, indeed, be so, I shall have no hesitation in releasing you from your bonds. The simple style of your letters, which used to delight my heart, which received a thousand kisses, from my' lips, and were uniformly placed at night : under my pillow,. is changed for the slang . of fashionable_coquetry— You say you did not give the Colonel one smile hest night,— ' why smile say night, it these aeees beloag to me by right I tell you, however, that you betray a littleness of mind. If the mind that was devoted for six - years is worth—but no mat ter. One way was left by which our mutual happiness may have been secured. This you have rejected.—Your unhappy, hut fortunately proud Edmund."—(A laugh.)—Thus the poi soned chalice was returned—justly returned to the defendant. But, Gentlemen, you will perceive that he was taken by sur prise at the slightest indication of a favour shewn to another. Here was decisive proof that Mr. Cox knew nothing of his wife's familiarities with Mr. Kean, and still less with any other per son. It is now proper that 1 should state to you the circume stances under which the criminal intercourse came to the know. ledge of the plaintiff. I said that a young lady, a relation, lived in the house. She was not placed there as a spy • on the contrary, her presence, as I before observed, .served. to lull suspicion. There were seri - ants in the house, attached servants,. who lived with Mr. Cox before his marriage. They were de ceived by the extreme caution which was used : and, when at length they discovered the disgraceful connection, they , thought it more advisable to conceal it froth Mr. Cox, than, by inform ing, to make him miserable. They were certain, too, that ' if they had communicated to him his wife's dishonour, unless they could produce the most convincing proofs, it would have been impossible to make him believe that his wife and friend were treacherously engaged to rob him of his honour. They thought, too, that new artifices would be devised to hide the guilt and continue the deception, anti that the deceived hus band would not listen to their tales. It is propet.l should state, Gentlemen, that the discovery was made in consequence of an appointment made at the plaintiff's house in Welling ton-place. Many manoeuvres were resorted to. In one case Mr. Kean was to receive one letter; under other contingent circumstances he was to be handed another. Mr. Cox, too, was to receive a particular letter, if he arrived at a certain time ; in case other circumstances arose he was to receive no letter. Every precaution was taken, that the result was, that Mr. Kean entered the house, and, passed a great part of the night in it. Mr. Cox returned before the interview • ter minated, anti when the precautions were not in effective opera tion, and discovered the parties under circumstances which left no doubt on his mind of his wife's dishonour. Ido not desire to hide it from you, ,gentlemen, nor should I act within the spirit of my iresartictians if 1 did; that subsequent to the dis covery of Mr. Kean's connection with Mrs. Cox, it becathe no secret to her husband that • she had committed imptoprieties with another man. Upon this ground the plaintiff desires that the amount of damages claimed in this action should not be excessive. lie had instructed his respectable law agent to ask only for moaetate damages. It was the act of the attorney that the damages were laid even so high as their present very mo derate amount, 2,0001. ; but I am confident that you will think that sum too little, and regret that the damages are not higher, and that you cannot give a more ample reparation to the plain tiff, when you consider the artifices and treachery which were used to destroy his peace and honour. There were two letters of January last, which betrayed the deep deceptione, the cold calculating duplicity of the defendant. These two letters were written on the same day; one to the wife and the other to the husband. That to the wife contained expressions of ardent at tachment, and suggested means for deceiving the husband. That to the husband contained an inculpation of the defend ant's conduct with regard to Mrs. Cox, and also it warm avowal of• his friendship for the plaintiff. This act of unparalleled duplicity arose out of the following circumstances:—ln Ja nury, 1823, Mr. Kean made one of his professional touts through - the western counties. Mr. and Mrs. Cox were of the party invited by Mr. Kean. Mrs. Kean was also of the party, and a clergyman of the Established Church (the Rev. Mr. Drury). The professional associations which attended such a party • could not fail to make it agreeable ; and the company spent some time in agreeable, social enjoy ment. During this excursion Mr. Cox alai or heard something regarding Mr. Kean's attentions to his wife, upott which he required an explanation, in which sonic angry - language passed. Gin this occasion Mi. Kean wrote as follows to alrs Cox :—" Dear . little imprudent girl, your in caution had nearly produced a most lamentable crisis. He of course will show you my letter ; appear to countenance it ; tell hint we shall meet. no more, and that he has lost a friend in me as. I shall see him no inure. Leave the rest to me. Love shields the object of Ail wishes, not exposei it. Aunt desires ter love. (I don't know who this aunt is.) All shall be as you wish." Here, in consequence of some altercation, the defendant writes to the plaintiff to say that he withdraws his friendship, and shall meet him and his wife no more, and at the same moment writes to the wife, telling her this wee a mere delusion, and de siring her to countenance it. I shall now read theletter to Mr. Cox ; it is dated front Exeter, whither Mr. Kean had gone:— " Dear Cox, I have been considering seriously the mass of nonsense which passed between us last night ; it has given me much uneasiness. My simple motive was to show that I valued My friends as highly in adversity as when I was humble,• anti they in prosperity, and When 1 enjoyed their hospitality. This was.my only motive rot particular attention to your family. I am sorry you have Misconstrued my conduct ; your suspicions are . unworthy of-you—degrading to me, and most unjust to that Legg; whose conduct is unimpeachable. 'l'o do away with all suspicion, I shall for the future withdraw my friendship." Gentlemen of the Jury, how could Mr. Cox believe that he was betrayed after such a letter, coming from a man to whom he hail acted the part of a friend and benefactor? Could• he think that man was basely betraying him ? But hear the continuation of the defendant's letter :—" I ?dust be the Worst of .villains if I could take that men by the hand, towards whom 1 was meditating the worst mis chief. Von do not know me, Cox." The result p:oved that he did not, Gentlemen. " Mine are follies, not vices; my text has ever been to do all the good in the world I can, and when I am called to the great account, my memory may be censured, but it can never be despised." Such were the means' which the defendant employed to allay the plaintiff's suspicions, anti engage his confidence. He pours out his complaints, and addresses himself to the husband as a man who has been injured by false stispicions, and lie writes to the wife, urging her to keep up the deception, and support I him in his stratagems. It is impossible to adduce strongerevi thence of the treachery which was practised upon the plaintiff, or a greater aggravation of the defendant's guilt. Can any de gree of carelessness on the part of the plaintiff palliate Mr. Kean's offence, after such specimens df deep duplicity, to which Mr. Cox has become the unsuspecting victim ? Can any blame be reasonably affixed todilr. Cox, When a series of artifices like this have been practised to destroy his peace and happiness, by the very individuals who were sharing his bed and board, and enjoying his attachment and hospitality ?It is due to him—it is due to society, to express by your verdict your indignation at such conduct, and your desire to give Iran the only reparation for his lost happiness which the laws of England admit. I have now detailed to you all the circumstances of this painful case. I shall now proceed to call witnesses. The letters from which I have read attracts, and a few .others, will be read to you by the - proper officer ; and, Believe me, you will betray your duty to maciety, a:you do not award the plaintiff—the injured and be trayed plaintiff—the amplest compensation which you can give, the largest compensation which he claims. Robert Henning examined for ahe plaintiff' by Mr. CHIT. TY—I am acquainted with Mr. and Mrs. Cox. I knew them before their marriage, and subsequently. Mrs. Cox received an excellent education, and is a lady of a cultivated mind ; her name antecedent to her marriage was Newman. Mr. Cox was .p.osacesed of some property at his marriage. I was present at ; the marriage, which took place upon the lath July; 1805 Mr.- Cox lived near Dorchester with his wife, his property lay there. I have been in constant intercourse with Mr. ('ox for several years, and frequently visited him. 111 r. and Mrs. Cox appear- . ed to live very happily together. Cross-examined by Mr. Seaat.Elat.—The plaintiff was a widower when he,married the present Mrs. Cox ; he had one son by his former wife. Mrs. Cox was 21 or 22 at her mar-' riage, the plaintiff several years older. I can't say how long it was after their marriage that Mr. and Mrs. Cox left Dorchesa tel. I know they lived there for a considerable time after the: marriage—some years. Thomas Fellowes, Esq..examined by Mr. Lew.—l am ac.: quainted with the plaintiff', and haee been for many years be- . fore his marriage with his present wife, as well as since. I have been in the constant habit of visiting at their house from' the time of Mr. and Mrs: Cox's marriage to • a very recent period ; I believe to the commencement of the present action. They appeared to conduct themselves very properly towards• each other. Mr. Cox's conduct was affectionate and attentive, and Mrs. Cox did not seem wanting in affection or respect to , wards. hilt. - - - - Cross-examined by Mr. Ilnouoatmu--1 know that a lady lived in the family, of Mr. Cox; a 111iss \Vickstead. She lived in the house with the plaintiff and his wife. Mr. Cox's son also lived in the house. I have heard of a Mr. Watman. I don't know where he lives, nor where Mrs. Cox at present resides.. Mr, cox has ttot told me where Mrs. Cox is living. I have soon him latoly. I dined in his company yesterday. Re did not tell me that Mrs. Co x i s now li v i ng w i t h M r . Nt r atman. 'Re did not say that he had brought an action against Mr. Watoum upon grounds similar to those upon which the present is found. ed. I don't know of such an action. Re-examined by Mr. Law--I understand Mr. Watman is a clerk in the employment of the plaintiff: Thomas Wheeler, examined by Mr. LAW—I am a retired member of the medical profession ; I was an apothecary until about three years ago. In June last I surrendered the office of apoihecary to St. Bartholomew's Hospital. Have you been in the habit of attending the plaintiff wife ?--Mtiit assuredly. Of,course you often called upon them?—Frequently, both in sickness and health.—(A laugh.)—l am deaf; which causes me to speak aloud. You have often seen the plaintiff' and his wife together had you an dpiibittinity of observing how they conducted themselves towards each.other ?—Mr. Cox appeared to me to be kind, 'at tentive, and obliging; and Mrs. Cox seemed equally attenti ve and affectionate towards him. • CroSs-exaMiricd by Mr. Sc4ur.ET T—l cannot say up to what time I was in the habit of attending Mr. Cox's family, because he never compelled me to make out a regular bill. I never saw any variation: or ..change in the conduct of the plaintirand his wife towards each other ; they always conducted themselves pro perly towards - each other. - The Witness's Manner was soine*hat 'etuphitie and precise, which caused a buzz of suppressed laughter through the Court. The Loin J UST ICE—I shall order the Court to be cleared ; this is not a place for laughter. Cross-examination resurned.-1 am now past 70 yeari of age, and cannot ro'coll e circumstances so precisely as I for merly a did; but I think I might say I attended the plaintiff and his wife until about two years ago, professionally, and af terwards as a friend., 1 saw them together a short time before their separatif n. John Brinkenstoff, examined by the CoMaroy i . EIIOI:AST. —I am a clerk in Messrs. Coutts' banking-house, and know the defendant's hand-writing. He is a customer of the house. I ha - ve often transacted business with him, and seen him write. At the suggestion of the CHIEF JUSTlCE several letters were hantled to the witness, who proved thein to be in the hind writing of the defendant. The first letter bore the post-mark of Lynn, April 1820, and addressed to Mrs. Allen, Bartlett-Court; Bow-street, London ; it commenced." Dearest of women," and, after much introductory matter, assures her, that since he left London he paid attention to nothing but her, and how necessary she was to his happiness.—ln answer to one of herdarling questions he informs her that the theatre was crowded, and the applause rapturous; the walks were beautiful—but Charlotte was not there. A letter dated Feb. 6, written in America, and bearing the post mark of March 9, 1821, was here read It commenced— " My dearest love ;" it assured her 'that his thoughts were eternally on her, and the influence she had over his heart was incalculable; he grieved over his family, and would have her over there, were it not, that she would be lost to that society which she was born to adorn. "0 ! that he had his dear little girl in his arms." The letter concluded— " Doubt that the stars are lire, Doubt that the sun (loth move, Doubt truth to be a liar, But never doubt I love." A letter of the sth April, 1822., was read, in which he stated he was remitting to England 1,000/..a-month out of his earn ings in America, and conjures her not to let any one rival or supersede him in her affections ; he had wooed her with the affections of a lover, under the appellation of a friend—the happiest moments of his life had been spent with her. A letter, bearing the post mark of 17th July, 1822: - " My 'amiable and lovely Girl —I cannot but lament the cause of our separation ; but it is only for a time, and we shall then again meet, and he joined as strong together as we aye already in heart. Let but the great cause be removed, and I shall laugh at all resistance." Ste. Another letter, dated from Dorchester:—fly dearly beloved knows her Edmund too well to- doubt hut that she is abso 'lady essential to his happiness,—he was then in a chamber, every article of. furniture• in which reminded him of his dearest Charlotte. .28th July, 1822.—My clearest though imprudent little girl, and thanks her - tor that confidence which she reposed, and which ought to be felt by hearts formed for each other. 2d August, 1822, in which he talks of remitting 1801., but to whom we could not collect; and it then says,--" thus .you see, my little darling, I make you my woman of husincss.". Ctrlisle, 3d Nov. 1822.--My dearest love, do , not let a thought enter your little brain for one moment that I cease to love you—l am closely watched, and therefore cannot write much, titc. • 6th Jan. 1823.—Your incaution has been the means of bring ing our affections to the most lamentable crisis, &c.—This was the letter alluded to, last but one, in the Common Sergeant's speech: The letter written by Mr. Kean to the Alderman,-and lastly alluded to by the Common Sergeont, was here read. tinder date Jan: 6th, 1824, he writes her, tharif he loses her his heart will break, 6Le. . 21st January, 1824.—This was a letter of remonstration from Mr. • Kean, conceiving that Mrs. Cox had some other object of her affections- beside him ; those pretty, letters which she used to write, and which he used to clasp in his arms, kiss with his lips, and sleep with under his pillow, were now changed for mere common-place matter ordescription, &c. 22d January, 1824.—My darling, darling love, writes to me in affliction ; she flies to me 'Tor refuge, and my heart, my whole heart, is open to receive her ; he requests her to keep tin secresy for a few months ; whatever money she may want shall be supplied her at three hours' notice, and in him she should find a lover, husband, father, friend. A letter, without date or post mark, addressed " Little Breeches," and signed " Vour Lover," was read ; it merely contained a request, that she would call upon him immediately, at a place appointed. A letter, lated Oct. 14 (no year), addressed L. 8., he states that he shall be absent a fortnight longer than he expected, but . that on Friday, the 31st, he should have in his arms the only thing he loved in the world—and that was her. Another letter desires het to walk every day during his 'ab sence to lull all suspicion, and on his return he would make such arrangements that a lynx-eye should not discover them. Another letter commenced my love—my life—my heart—and was the subject of some private arrangements not important. [The Loan CHIEF JUSTICE here left the Court tiir .a few minutes when a tremendous disturbance took place in the gal lery, similar to what is frequently seen in the gallery of a the atre, when much crowded.) John Coles examined-1 am the attorney for the plaintiff:4— I received the letters produced this day from the shortly after the commencement of the present action, and brought them to Court. They were in ;I box when 1 received them, sealed. Cross-examined—By the instructions of the plaintiff a writ was issued out against Mr. Wattmin, on the same day as the writ in the present cause. The writ was declared upon it Watman's case. Alice Humber examined by Mr. COMMON SERGEANT—I was servant to the - plaintiff, 4 11 r. Alderman Cox. I lived in his service before his marriage. 1 left it for a time on my own marriage taking place,- and afterwards returned and lived with him again—that is, about ten or eleven years ago. 1 remem ber his marriage with the present Mrs. Cox. I lived in their service about six or seven years after their marriage. During those six or seven years Mr. and Mrs. cox lived very happily indeed together. They appeared to be mutually attached, in deed very much so. When 1 returned to their service they were living at Wandsworth. They then appeared to be living .on the .same • terms as before. They came to live in London after that ; it, was about six or seven years ago. They Went to .reside in Little Britain. They afterwards lived in Welliiigton street, Waterloo-bridge. - I reinernher Mr. Cox having an accident of breaking a rib; it was in the year 1823. They then resided in Wellington-street. Mr. Cox was in thecoun try when the accident happened. I remember Mrs. Cox giving me a letter for Mr. Kean she also gave me a letter, for my master, hut. not on the same day, it was a few days previous. I was to keep the letter for Mr. Cox in cas,ehe . should come home before the Thu rsda y. following--4 he came home after Thursday I was to tell hint that my mistress was gone Id see Miss Warwick, and I was not to deliver the letter. I was to order a chaise to come on Mona); even ing, at seven o'clock, to the house .at Wellington•:Sireet. Cox• left in that chaise; I saw .the chaise go off; it was ordered to go to Salthill. . She returned the Saturday eVtning Wh en she - came back from Salthill s h e gave toe the letter I have just spoken of for Mr. Kean; I took it t o hint, rn and he came to the house it?,Wellingt9n-street between ten ana ele ven o'clock on the bae*Fday night." Mr. R. Phillips' was ).';d .