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defeissive ; if yoa molest me, then will you ;" and
ii, eases of aasatilt. the moviatilteli is always josh-
tird sill returning the assault. As to the other state-
melds, relative to Mrs. Sutherland's going into the
house. they could not be brought forward against
her as a breach of the peace, but only as a trespass;
which wile a criminal proceeding, and it so.
on indictment ought to have been preferred. Mrs.
Sutherland for some time had been humid in her
own persooal reeognizan e, awl had not shewn any
disposition to return and molest Mr. Turner, nor
hail her threat, made in the moment of anger, and
even that only a conditional one, been attempted to
be cervical Into execution ;end to all intents and piow
poses. said Mr. Cooper, instead ol violating, this
lady has kept the peace. The Learned Counsel
then quoted many civics, to prove. that. according
to them, there was not Crastfieieut ground OH which to
bring forth such articles a.. Mr. Turner had exhibit.
cd; sayisog that he had no donut the Bench. before ,
Noy fii ally gave their opinion, would have reason •
tgrer with him, that Mr.. Sutherland had pre.
to to, and since the period that the complaint
„,,, oride, given proofs of her affection, couch
striniger than any of malicious designs - towards
Mr. Tomer; and he trusted the Bench would feel
it a just and a pleasant duty to exonerate from
such tics as were required, a friendless mid unpro-
tecnxl female.
Mr. Aidaxasuas at considerable length, cons.
'twisted on the obaervations of Mr. Cooper, and on
the conduct of Mrs.Soilierlanel, on whom :lertoost-
ally he made some severe remarks, relative to the
charges preferred against hi r„ Ile also declared
that Mr. Turner haul a most comfortable house,
an the might enjoy many luxuries, that his mother
ell sisters were living with him, that Mr.. Su-
therland's presence and mutant prevented their
enjoying that home, and that Mr. Turner's rela-
tives and friends were thus precluded visiting hie.
Mr. A. in speaking of the Magistrate who demand-
ed the recognizance (the Hone. G. Herbert,) took
oi.casinn to expatiate of the exemplary discharge
of his magisterial duty, and so properly in tune pe-
culiar Marilee evinced. He also paid a great tribute'
to his more private character ; opeaking in high
terms of Mr. Herbert's extreme politeness and inn•
iiiticent hospitality. Then, recapitulating all the
articles which the exhibitor hail preferred, and
quoting various points which he considered author'.
tv for what he assitrted, he called on the Bauch to
coi iti nu his opinion, by compelling Mrs. Sutherland
to had sureties for her good behaviour, to protect
los divot from all that bodily fear which rendered
his life uncomfortable, aid to place him in that
situation, which every Englishman ought to feel
conacious he possessed, 'lamely, to be the master
of his own house, and that house to be his ewille.
Mt& SUTUERLAND then rose, and, with unaffect-
ed. but most impressive eloqueno e. kddressed the
Court, telling a phut) unvarnished tole, which left
no doubt in the minds of her auditors, of the ill-
triatment she had received ; and when it is recol-
lected that Mrs. Sutherland possessed all tlio-e
advantegm which an excellent edeicatiou. mid the
most polished society, not only this kingdom, hut
the continent. had atfonled, it it not a matter of
astonishment. that her temper should have bees
somewhat ruffled by the unmerited behaviour aba
bail experienced, and that, in en unguarded moment,
expressions of anger should have escaped her lips.
This lady spoke in nearly the following words :
—'.l have been desirous to address this Court, not
only that I might anew how many of the 4:11133,11,44
rel.ded before stlll have been most partial)r
stated, but also to coliviiice sou, that there 1824
not heen any part of my cool ha which can warrant
the proceedings Mr. 'I tinier has adopted. First;
it ha. been said, that l forcibly got possession of
Mr. Timer', house, and that at an early hour, be-
fore he was up. The fact is, that I arrived in the
village over night in me own marriage, but too late
to procure a bed, and I was obliged to remain in.-
carriage. About seven in the morning, l went
to Mr. Turner's, and sent one of his servants with
a message to him, swing.. I wanted to see him
ou important business.' It is true, I did alight.
and went in—where ? into that house, which, as Mr.
Toeuer'a Counsel has stated, bos.ts all those com-
forts that afford so much gratilieatiost to his mo-
ther, his vie, era, purl hi, other relatives. True, Geo.
deities' ; but those comforts were procured by my
money ; with the supplies from my purse was that
hous.• made shot it is ; and for a long time has •
Mr. 'Fortier been maintained by meisiis of living eu
my property. Those comiiirts I ought to have
shared with him, and I should have shared them.
loel he not, in his conduct towards me, violated
every principle of religion. conreience. honour and
morality. My iicquaintance with Mr. 'router
originated from the most honourable offers; and he
felt wed expressed himself highly honoured, when
I accepted theist. Although, afterweribr, obstacles
arose to the fulfilment of his promises, 1w still pro.
fessysl the saute atteclirrieut, and I indulged bun in
every wish n filch contribute to his hap.
pines., trusting his elfectioir would lie as lastiug ter
it appeered runtere. But alti•rcatiotiot, occasionsed
lot his ill-treatment, had arise'', and I drat to Mr.
wooer hou,e, to claim my own Property, Mr,
'Turner would. not even see Ina, but *cot for •
cunt elite, *tin, when lie &tine. said, he ilia not
pereo ore !row lie conk! exercise his audio' ity, I
not leiviug violated the prisee. • 'l'liPu Mr Tar-
-I.er seta to coloalt a Magistrate, the Hon. fieorgr
Ilerbert ; bet Mr. Turner, on hie return, told me
I riiii not wish to interfere ;' stating, that 44 rtll4Nle
1 •: cote of hi. wife's father was very iiierMete With
stud that was N great favourite with her. As
l; iv, beforo. stated, I had hero tsavelltuat ell flight.
and I was noueli fatigued-1 had, while outing; to his
room, lo hook in my hand, and a writing-desk on
witch I rested my feet. Mr. Turner, tit forcibly
t.d.ing them kith from ire., nearly knorked me oil
our "um Ile then left the house, locking up the
tube's, g ling orders ;lot to iit mit me to have a
bed to he upon, nor vet env Ostia; to eat or todrink
and, for five dope and five nights, I was obliged to
keep in a small parlour, and was indebted to the
liberality and .humanity of the neighbouring vil-
lagers, who seat me some blankets, some victuals,
cud 110111IC wise, for they always greatly interested
thenteelete &softening me. Upon Mr. Turner's
retard, on the renewing Thursday, he brought with
lion the Rev. Mr. Al.-Oswald, of Stonhaio. Snc.
folk, his brother-lit-law ; nod I having been itreoi-
misty informed that Mr. Metliwold was a Goode-
man of violeot temper. was determined to atm* to