The Sun.
London, England, 1864-08-01 00:00:00

On the learned judge taking his seat this morning,

The Queen's Advocate (tor the respondent) said, in her
evidence on Saturday, Mrs Watson had made a statement
to the effect, that on the evening of the 13th of November,
1861, at Malta, Mrs Codrington had admitted that she had
committed adultery with Lieut. Mildmay. That statement
had come up them all by surprise, and he felt, as it had not
been previously mentioned in the bill of particulars, it was
of the highest importance that some delay or adjournment
should take place, because he was in a condition to
state, that by sending to Malta he could obtain
evidence which would clearly show that such a state-
ment was entirely without foundation. It would be im-
possible for him, to carry on his case, which was of the
most vital interest to the respondent, with such a statement
hanging over her, because if that one statement was untrue
it would damage the credibility of the rest of the witnesses'
evidence. He did not see how the request he had to make
could be refused by the counsel for the petitioner.
Mr. Hawkins, Q.C., followed on the same side, and con-
tended that, as the respondent was unable to give her evi-
dence in court, ►t was lair that every facility should be given
to her to disprove the charges made against her.
Mr Bovill ((or the petitioner) objected to an adjournment.
The Judge Ordinary suggested, as the matter had come
upon all by surprise, it eoight be so arranged that, as there
were two distinct branches to the case, that against Colonel
Anderson might be proceeded with. It was of the highest
importance to all parties that all the facts should be elicited.
Perhaps a consultation might facilitate the matter.
The learned counsel then left the court for a short time,
but on their return

Mr Bovill said he was compelled to say he could not
agree to abandon any portion of the case. He also felt
bound to ask the learned judge to go on. His learned
friends had subpoenaed Mrs Watson, and they ought not
now to ask for adjournment.

The Judge Ordinary said adjournments in such painful
cases as the present were always to be deplored, but the
statement made by the witness became a very important
element in the case, Neither side seemed to have been
aware of the statement made by Mrs Watson until last
Saturday, and it was important it should be considered. It
was said that the statement was utterly untrue, but as the
matter stood it most seriously affected the case with respect
to Lieut. Mildmay, It was therefore desirable to know
whether Mrs Codrington had said that which had
been imputed to her, and an opportunity ought to be
given to have the matter clearly settled. Lieut. Al ildmay
might not have been at Malta at the exact period mentioned.
Either Mrs Codrington did or did not make the statement,
and it was important that point should be settled, as it
would materially affect Mrs Watson's evidence. Suppose
a case that the jury had given a verdict fur the plaintiff,
On the first opportunity the Queen's Advocate
would come into court, and on the ground
of surprise, ask for a new trial. He would
say here is a matter which sprung up during the
trial and which had influenced the decision of the jury, and
here are sworn affidavits showing the matter to be untrue.
Under the rule of the Court, a rule for a now trial would be
granted, and he considered the Queen's Advocate, in the
objection he had made now, was placed exactly in the same
position as he would occupy when asking for a
new trial. It was a cause of regret that there
should be any delay, yet there was no help for it ; and he
therefore should postpone the further hearing until next
term. lie thought it would be convenient if the form of
the order to be applied for was at once stated.
The Queen's Advocate said he should merely ask for the
otter to examine certain witnesses at Malta.
The Judge Ordinary directed that the witnesses should
be examine'l by interrogatories and not viva voce, because
by that means She exact particle of evidence wanted would
be got at without Laving a great deal of matter which was
not of the slightest utir;sty.
The Judge Ordinary—What is to be done suppose some
of the jurors are prevented from being present on the day
to which I adjourn the case, viz., the 9tll, of November ?
Mor Bovill said the Queen's Advocate egiced Cu a. tin,
with the permission of his lordship, with as many of the
jurors as would be in attendance.
The case, which has created sn extraordinary interest,
therefore stands over for three months.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE—This Day.

HER MAJESTY,

OSBORNE, July 30.

Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess
of Wales and the infant Prince Albert Victor,
attended by the Hon. Mrs Stoner and Captain G.
Grey, arrived yesterday on a visit to the Queen.
The Prince and Princess and the young Prince
and suite are occupying Osborne Cottage.

The Dean of Westminster and Lady Augusta
Stanley have arrived at Osborne, and had the honour
of dining with her Majesty and the Royal family.
►SUNDAY.
The Right Hon. C. P. Villiers arrived at Osborne
yesterday, and had an audience of the Queen.

Her Majesty and her Royal Highness Princess
Louis of Hesso drove out in the afternoon, attended
by Major General Seymour.

Approaching Marriage in High Life,

We understand a marriage is arranged to take
place between the Hon. George Henry Cadogan,
eldest son of Viscount Chelsea, with Lady Beatrice
Craven, fourth daughter of the Earl and Countess
Craven.

The Queen, with the members of the Royal
Family at that time at Osborne, will leave the Isle of Wight
on the 15th proximo for Windsor Castle, where her Ma-
jesty will remain about a week, and then take her depar-
ture for Scotland, with the intention of residing at Balmo-
ral for a month. After that period the Court will return.
to Windsor for the winter season.
The Prince and Princess of Wales will reside at
Osborne for about a fortnight, and then take their departure
for Abergeldie. Six weeks afterwards the Prince and Prin-
cess will leave their Highland estate for Sandringham.
THE EMPRESS JOSEPHINE, NAPOLEON'S FIRST
WIFE, is to have a statue in Paris, on the square before the
Alma bridge.