The Express.
London, England, 1857-09-24 00:00:00

THE POLICE CO URTS.

MANSION-HOUSE.

Isaac lawn*, Taylor journey-
men rborawhkerh, was rimmed with hrtwog ittokin shawl,
of the value of 11., from ibr penmen of Mrs. Rogers, 01 00,
Mak-Isse.

connected vr!th this ca's, which In

et a terearitst *range character, direlmed a t7tg oeurseoi
brutal treatment on the pert of the husband of the prose-
cutrix Iowa& brad!, end formed the ground for a repents
charge spinet him of aggravated assault, as the aqua will
shoe.

The pmeecutrii, ► C4lll-WOlll, adeetable looking ereetv"
of atiiut 60 veer. i.f Nte, and who permed in great pain, eald
—1 men the life of Thoutue Roger., shoemaker, of GO 111 ark•
Lute. In conrequence on 4literCel ion With my buobmod, be
turned me out of the house, and at twenty minutes

to 4 n'tlitek this morning I was sitting on the step of the Corn
Exchange Hotel. I was wearing the Phew] produced, and
was perfectly sober. I was In excessive pain from a blow
in my side, which my husband mire me last night. While
aiming on the steps of the hotel, the three privoners ap-
proached me, and Day said to me, "Come, we don't allow
common prostitutes to sit on door-steps this time of 010111-
um." I replied that I was no prostitute, and that I was
editing there to prevent further cruelty from my husband.
I desired them to go about their business. As they were
leaving, Day took my shawl from my shoulders, and they
walked together towards the Minorim. I was in such pain
that I could not raise myself hastily, but as soon as I was
able to do so I mentioned what had occurred to a police-
°Meer who went after the prisoners and to* them into
°melody.
W. Smith, instable No. 617—1 wee on duty this morning
In Harlastreet a little before four o'clock, and in coneequence
of what the promeutrix told me I pursued the prisoner. sad
overtook them in the Maoriss. JoLneon had eland's under
has arm. I asked him what it contained, and he said it was
• shawl which he had picked up. Day at the same time mid
that the handkerchief which the shawl was tied up in
belonged to him. The proseentrix was perfectly sober, but
very much excited. I had seen her several times in the
course of the night, when she complained to me of the ill-
*restraint she bad experienced at the hands of her husband.
John Ringrove, constable No. 705—1 was on duty In
Mark.lene this morning. I know the proseentrix. Unfor-
tunately ahe is sometimes compelled to go out of doors at
night in consequence of her husband's ill-treatment. I saw
her this morning, about half-past three. Last night I hoard
her husband and herself having weeds up the gateway. Mae
went tubed. About half-past eleven o'elodi she came down
stairs undressed. I think le had put her into the water-
buth=seasstion)—she was very wet. Mrs. Harrison, the
y of a public-house, was trying to restore peace and
quietness betweee them. The prieerutrix afterwards went
over to the doctor's, and when ohs returned her huubsnd
would not let her in.

Tha Lord Mayor—Had she gone to the doctor's in cones-
finance of her being in each pain r
Witness—Yea. She was in very great pain, end could
hardly more.
The Lord Mayor—ln addition to the charge against the
three Folooners of steeling the shawl, there is a charge be-
fore me now against the husband for ill-treating his wife.
The primes &hien, Day, and Taylor will be remanded.
(To the promentris)—ls your husband here ?
Prostentrix—Yes, my lord (pointing him out).
The Lord Mayer—Let him be taken into custody Immo-
detely.
Maw Rogers was accordingly taken into custody and
placed in front of the dock.
The Lord Mayor--A very meow' charge has been made
against you of having injured your with, ea amen from
the doctor's certificate. I have therefore ordered you into
custody.
The defendant's wife wee then sworn, end said—l retired
to rest shout 20 minutes pest 10 last night. I had no sooner
undressed myself and prepared for bed than my husband
entered the room in a violent rage, sad, without the least
provocation on my part, struck me many severe blows on my
face and the tack of my head. He severely injured two of
my ribs, one of which is fractured. I ailed upon him to
desist, but he continued besting me over the whole of my
body. Mrs. Richardson, the landlady of a neighbouring
public-house, came to my assistance, and I wee ambled to
escape into the street. My husband has treqaently swots he
would take my life. Hs Imes me worse than • dog.
The Lord Mayor—The defendant most enter Into his own
recognbances in 2W. to mpear here en Friday, and Mrs.
Richardson must also ahead and give evidence.
Ringmve (the officer)—My lord, it is moat dememus for
the prosecutrix to be at home with the prisoner. The de-
fendant's wife takes care of some chambers, and when the
bon gates at the entrance to them are locked, we cannot get
at him so as to prevent him from ill-using his wile.
The Lord Mayor—l should recommend the prosecutrix to
go to St. Bartholomew's Hospital.
Prorecutrix —I cannot do that. I have had charge of these
offices fur the last 12 years. I knew the wife of this man
(her husband), who used to hide his fauna, and having a
little money, I married him, paid off ill his debts, and be
has drawn me of almost every pound I poseessed. He is a
shoemaker by trade, but does no work. I bass to hasp him.
He bas repeatedly sworn ho would take my life He told me
yesterday that before four-and-twenty holes were over I
mould die with my shoes on.
The Lord Mayor—This use hue assumed so serious •
ebereeter that I shall all upon the defendant to find • surety
in IW., end to enter into his own recognisance' in a similar
'nicest, to keep the peace, and to attend here on Friday seat.