The Sun.
London, England, 1852-12-02 00:00:00

Fraser, 7th light cavalry, at Saugor, on the 28th Sep•
tember, of fever.

BENGAL. —Lieutenant F. S. Kennedy, 64th N. 1., at
Meerut, on the 15th October. Lieutenant It. Crosse, 73d
N. 1., in Harley-street, Cavendish-square, on the 7th
September. Assistant-surgeon A. Brown, at Peshawur.
INDIAN NAVY. —G. Boscawen, Esq., late Indian navy,
at Nallygunge, on the 23rd September.

menced. She had talked the matter over with her hus-
band. It was her own wish to take the present pro-
ceedings. These proceedings were taken to enable her
to get back her deeds which were in the hands of Messrs.
Calvert.
Cross-examined by Mr. Serjeant Wilkins (on the part
of the defendant Hamp)—Mr. Fisher was a gentleman.
She could not say whether he was a horsedealer ; he has
been a horsedealer ; he lived at Edgbaston, Vicarage
Lodge. She was at Edgbaston a few days since, with
her brother, Mr. Twist. He (Twist) was formerly a
publican ; he kept the Saracen's `.Head ; he retired about
two years ago.
Mr. Serjeant Wilkins—Did you see your husband at
your brother's house ?
Mrs. Broome—l cannot say.
Mr. Parry objected to this question.
His lordship said he thought there was a sufficient
reason for not pressing the question upon the prosecu-
trix.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE,

Cross-examination continued—Her husband Twas not
at Birmingham when she went to the attorney's to make
an affidavit in reference to the removal of the proceed-
ings by certiorari to this court. She had never seen her
husband in the company of Mr. Fisher at Birmingham ;
her husband was never at the Exeter Hotel with her.
Cross-examined by Mr. Hawkins (for the defendant
Watkins)—She did not see Watkins in her house after
she went to the Brighton races, and before the card
cheating took place. Staden lived at James-street,
Brighton. She called at Staden's house at Brighton on
the occasion of the races. She did not leave her hus-
band and Hamp at Staden's house that night. She was
at Brighton twd nights. She could not say whether it
was upon the second night that the card cheating affair
took place.
Re-examined by Mr. Parry—Her deeds were placed
she believed in Messrs. Calverts' hands for safe keeping
until a formal transfer to Mr. Fisher was made.
By the Court (at the request of Sir A. Cockburn)—
She was aware that Mr. Probert was Mr. Hamp's guar-
dian.

THE SUN, LONDON, THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 2, 1852.

the lady. Mr. Beresford, however, made a communica-
tion to him that on the receipt of another 101. his wish
should be gratified, but otherwise, it could not be. The
plaintiff then for the first time began to feel a little
doubtful of the affair he had blindly embarked in, and
resolved to go to the company's offices in Portsmouth-
street, where, on asking for Mr. Beresford, he was in-
troduced to the defendant, who, having taken him into
a dirty apartment, more like a den than a room, asked
him his business, which he told. Defendant upon that,
having locked the door, said, "Mr. Beresford's abroad,
my name's Hunter, I have been corresponding with you
for him, and I suppose you have come to pay the re-
quired 101." Plaintiff assured him he meant no such
thing, and should not advance any more money till he
could see the lady, or have some reference given him as
to the respectability and honour of the company he had
entered into dealing with. Upon uttering these words
the defendant spoke indignantly of the slur thus cast
upon an association having in its bankers' hands up-
wards of 3,0001., and his fierce looks frightening the
plaintiff, he promised to send 101. on the morrow, and
was allowed to depart. On reaching the street he ran
away, and did not stop till within a few paces of his
own residence. That was on the 29th of September,
and the following day he sent a note declining any
further transactions with the Matrimonial Alliance As-
sociation. The association then threatened to take pro-
ceedings. against him in the Sheriff's Court unless he
paid the 101. by twelve o'clock on a certain day, when,
if the lady on an interview did not suit, it should be re-
turned. The plaintiff was inflexible, and, instead of
paying the 101., instituted the present proceedings. Sub-
sequently, Mr. Beresford sent plaintiff the following
note :--" Mr. Beresford would be happy to arrange a
meeting with a lady, another likely character, with
whom an interview can be given." Of this no notice
was taken. The words of the association's advertise-
ment were that no further charge than the registration
fee would be made till after a successful selection.
The plaintiff, a good-looking young man, of mild de-
meanour, in broken English, corroborated the facts in
chief as narrated by his solicitor.
Cross-examined by Mr. Roberts—He had never before
speculated in marriage. He was under 30 years of age.
He didn't care about his wife's age, as he wanted a com-
panion in a woman, and money might give her, favour. He
should, he thought, have objected to marry a woman
more than middle aged. On seeing the matrimonial
alliance, he said, " Let us try." He knew of no firm of
that name—(laughter)—but said so to himself.
Mr. Roberts, in reply,, contended that the only person
who ought to be called upon to answer the plaint was
Mr. Hugo Beresford, who, if in nubibus, no claim could
be made upon Mr. Hunter, whom, as well as any wit-
ness, he should decline calling.
His Honour observed that no doubt the money had
been obtained by fraud from the plaintiff, and the de-
fendant, who was the only person he had seen through-
out the transaction, was liable, and he should, therefore,
make an order for its payment.
Mr. Roberts—l propose, then, 10s. a month.
Mr. De Jersey—By an association boasting of having
in their bankers' hands 3,oool.—(laughter)—l press for
payment forthwith.

An order was then made for immediate payment, with
all costs.

STATE OF TRADE.