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ATKINSON t, DALDWIN.—ACYtu!4 ?on Stotvrtos
AU•INST AN UT-M.P.
Thin 'was sob a special jury ease. The action was
hrougit against the defendant, formerly the member for •
Totrtio, ee recover damages (or the seduction of the wife
Cl 'the plaintiff. The defendant pleaded not guilty.
Mr. Chambe-s opened the case, which is developed in the
'following evidence
Toe Key. Stephen Fawcett said—l am the rector cf
Eaten Seam. in Iltilfordshire, and • magistrate for that
county. The plaintiff nmy brother-in-law. I have known
hist about 16 years. lie was formerly an attorney practising
at Peterburusgh. lie is about 38 or 3) years o:d. I mar-
ried the plaintiff tu his wife on the 6th of August, 1810.
She was the daughter of a gentleman named Tomlin, of
large fortune, in Northamptonshire, and thu owns, of
Fotheringey Castle. A sum of mooey sou given to the
plaintiff upon the marriage. but no settlement war made.
Mr. Tomlio bought a place called the Vineyard, at Peter-
borough, where the
the
and his wife resided. I used
to visit them up to the time of this offence. They appeared
very happy and to be very kind to each other, cad if the
plaintiff erred at all it was on the score of indulgence. Two
children were the issue of the marriage. They were both
• and one was aged 12 and the other 10. The Dean of
Petah 'rough, and other persons of distinction, used to
visit them. In the numb of March the pltintiff made
&communication to me with regard to the conduct of his
wife and Mr. Baldwin. Ile appeared excessively
pained, and not able to regulate himself. I consulted other
members of the family, and the result of our advice was
given to the plaintiff. Mrs. Atkinson war directed by her
medical man to live as much near the sea side as poa-thle,
sad during her absence Mr. Atkinson continued in his
business at Peterborough.
Cross-examined-1 saw more of the plaintiff and his wife
for the ant two years after their marriage than subse-
quently. I always considered them to Mon very friendly
terms. I resided at a distance of twenty-five miles from
Peterborough, but I and my wife generally stayed there, at
the house of the plaintiff's father, for more than a month
every year, and 1 was then constantly in the habit of seeing
them. I never sward that the marriage took place against
the wishes of the lady's family, but I knew there was some
misunderstanding about • settlement. The plaintiff sug-
gested something to be introduced into the settleasent,which
Mr. Tomlin would not accede to, sad no settle-
meet was consequently made. This took place about
• week before the marriage. I am not aware
that the plaintiff was frequently away from hie
wife fur • considerable time, and that he pseud a gond deal
of time is the company of sporting rasa. I have seen them
out walking and in company together. I have seen the
lady's father at the plaintiff e house at Peterborouch. Ido
not know that the plaintiff's affairs became embarrassed
after be took the brewery. I have no reason to think an
• of the sort, but rather the contrary, He was not in
• state of poverty certainly during the years 1810, and
'SI. I believe that he still has • very comfortable inmate.
I heard Mee. Atkinson got into • bad state of health after
the birth ee the second child, and that she went to the
ass-side; sad daring the year 1882 I have no doubt that
she was be many weeks away by herself. I oath dined
at the Vineyard when the 4:Attendant was present, in 1862.
At that time be was a new acquaintance. In February,
1162, the defendant wee laid up with • serious illness, and
was enallaed to ha bed, in the plaintiff's donee, for a work
co two. I think I have heard the plaintiff my that his
wife west into his bedroom to wait upon him during
his IMMO. I have also beard the plaintiff say
that the defendant eta living for week, in the honest at
Itamigate with his wife when be was not there. It WY
always arranged that Mr. Baldwin should live with them.
I have heard that be used to send a ash or • joint of meat
or such things, but I heard that he paid the whole of
the expenses of the establishment. I know that the plaintiff ,
received mosey from the defendant, but I understood that
it was Weed upon him by the defendant after be had re-
tailed. The money, I understood, was to be invested in the
brewery. It was 100 f. lam not aware that the defendant
was to receive interest for the money. I remember hearing
of the plaintiff having to give up the brewery, and that he
requested Mr. Baldwin to get him some public appoint-
ment.

114-irdamined—l beard that the defendant invited the
plaintiff to leave Pe Is and emir with his wife to
London, when be pee to get him an appointment
through the influence of Lord Derby. I Mud that
the plaintiff was entherremed. He had 23,0011 invested is
the brewery. He kept an open and a elate earrings, and
Mrs. Atkinson usually rode is is them. 'rite/ were
visited by all the elite of the neighbourhood. I never
beard of the plaintiff being charged with any einkindssee
towards his wife. Mrs. Atkinson's father resided elms to
Rasasgate, at Dens-mart, and she mod to visit him while
she remained there.

Mr. James Anderton—l am a solicitor is New Bridge-
street, Ludo., and was clerk with the plaintiffs father
Sky years ego, sad I have knows him from his childhood.
I was minuet his marriage. Mrs. Atkinson is a lady of
oessiderstde ppeenasal attraction,. They appeared to live
es
the mom efeetiosate terms. I heard of their desiring to
leave Peterborough, as it did am agree with the health of
the Wy. There were other reasons, such em disliking the
place sad the people. Mr. Atkinson took a warm part in
politics. la consequesee of their wish I endeavoured to
obtain an appointment for the plaintiff la Ludas. I have
ens letters written by the lady to her husband, and they
wens all couched in most affectionate terms. Some of the
letters were written so lately u March let.
Crageuunined—My avoutioas were is London and I
bed not many opportunities of seeing them together.
Re-ezanaised by Mr. Burrell—They appeared on all
ociessioas to be most affectionate —jut as I have men you
with year wife. (Laughter.)
James Horah—l was coachman te the plaintiff for nearly
three years, sad I was at Due Court when the plaintiff
and his wife went there in 1851. I used to take Mrs.
Atkinson to the residence of Mr. Huntley at that house,
and I seed to see Mr. Baldwin with her, and be frequently
visited at Dun Court after Mr. Atkinson had goer bolsi
to Peterborough. I semi to take letters for her to Mr.
Baldwin, and she told me to be ears not to deliver them to
any one else, sad I used to bring him beck in the pony
chaise to Dane Court. Mr. Baldwin was stopping at some
club-honse at Ramsgate at this time. He used to visit at
the house of Mr,Jiviakfv.T..

Crosisezeraised—Mr. Baldwin and Mrs. Atkinson used
Us chive out almost every day at Aam►gate while Mr.
Atkinson was there. He very seldom accompanied them.
Sometimes be walked on the pier while Mr. Baldwin and
Mrs. Atkinson were there.

James Cummins said I was footman to the ,1
plaintiff after he returned from Dane Court to Peter-
borough, in 1851. I remember acting Mr. Baldwin very
frequently at the plaintiff's house. One summer evening I
was ordered to take the wine and dessert upon the lawn.
Mrs. Atkinsta went out to the brewtry, and I went into
the garden to fetch the glasses • and as I weal past the,
dining-room door I heard a rustling, and Mrs. Atkinson
said, " Really. Mr. Baldwin, I saw a cricket, but I bays
not caught it." (A laugh.) Mn. Atkineon was stooping
down, and Mr. Baldwin looked quite fatigued. (Laughter.)
I heard nothing more, except that Mrs. Atkinson said she
war sorry she had not caught the ericket, and that she had
disturbed Mr. Baldwin from his sleep. Mr. Baldwin was
wheeling and blowing. (Math laughter.) I could not see
the conditions of the clothes of either of the parties as it was
nearly dark. I have heard Mr. Baldwin and Mrs. Atkin-
s°a kiss each other when they parted.
Cross-examined—Mr. Atkinson was not in the house
when this occurred. Be was generally absent the greater
part of the day engaged in his business, 1 biers beard the
sound of tritest, in the room where Mr. Baldwin and Mrs.
Atkinson were, and therefere I did not think it eatraordi:
nary that Mrs. Atkinson shoal talk about takings. 1 did
not tell anybody of my suspicions at the time except the
maid servants, (A laugh.) I did not tell my mother that
I thought something wrong had occurred. The defendant
was rather embinatical, and need to whets* a good deal.
(Laughter.) Mee. Atkinson had a silk dress on. I was in
the service of the plaintiff about eight months. There was
no way to get to the room when the dessert had been
placed 'scut through the dining room.
Re-examined—Mr. Atkinson came home to luncheon and
dinner. He and his wife appeared to be on easy affection-
ate terms.

--Jane Hoehn' said—l am the wife of Stephen Hogben,
bowman, at Remote. 1 was engaged to act as cook at
the house when Mrs. Atkinson we staying, No. 16, Nel-
ms-terrace, is February lag year. I first saw Mr. Atkia•
eon and he fetched his wife from another lodgisg. I saw Mr.
Baldwin oleo there. He came with Mrs. Atkinson to look at
the lodging. He engaged a bed room foe himself over the one
paid by Mrs. Atkinson. She wished him to take that room.
71 girl nested Susan Parry was a sensed in this house at
Ike time. Mr. and Mrs. Atklasha did net come to the
he.. till October. Mr. Baldwin aid Mrs. Atkinson
Jarred to be very familiar with sash other. On one occa
sit a I went into the drawing rem and I new Mr. Baldwin
Wiling on a chair and Mrs. Ad dams wanes his knee strok-
ing his head. (A lough.) I isereetten to knock at the
door Mtge I went In. Another time Mrs. Atkinson was
lying .sin the soh, and Mr. Baldwin was sitting close by her,
and I saw him draw his band away flew her perms. I
beard tossistbior said about samitte 101ilaywieg their
shish I suppose alluded Ss say game to the MOM
without kaoekiag at the deer. Cleo morning I got up
only to tat is the sweep, sad sa I was goals down gain I
saw Ma—liialdsvin some mat of Mrs. Atkinson'. bedroom.
He hod mu lie *Misery desenbrgewn and a imp, and I am
ears be had no tremens se. He west into the dining.
✓oma, and immised them a little time, and then went into
Atkinson's balms. make, sad after remaining there
▪ alien time be went_up_to kis own. bedsoom. I thought.
from all I saws Ifle• Baldwin was not doing the thing that
was right. I had meson to believe• apes ono occasion,
while Mr. Atkinson was away, that rim persons. had slept
is her bed, Sad es the sum morning 1 saw that the defeir.
dears bed bad be,, Inneed down but no: Ole 't
Whoa
Mr. Baldwin was aimed the little girl, the eldest daughter,
mad co &cep with bee alsoml/2 but when h • War there she
slept he n roam up Melia
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matter is Maysf au
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