The Sun.
London, England, 1863-11-28 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, SATURDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 28, 1863.

LAW INTELLIGENCE---This Day.

DIVORCE COURT.
(Before the Judge Ordinary.)
BURNETT V. BURNETT.

This was a part heard case, in which the wife was the
petitioner, and there was no defence.
The prisoner originally prayed for a dissolution of her
marriage on the ground of adultery and, cruelty, but not
considering the evidence sufficiently strong to establish the
first allegation, she obtained leave to amend her petition,
and prayed only for judicial separation. It appeared that
the marriage was solemnised in 1851, and the parties resided
in Duk —street, Bloomsbury, where the respondent was in
business. The last act of adultery alleged was in 1855, but
the parties continued to live together in the same house
subsequently, and from this fact the judge considered there
should be some additional evidence to spew that there was
no condonation, and ordered the case to stand over.
Witnesses were called to show that the respondent ad-
mitted he had not lived with his wife for a considerable
time previous to 1855. It was further proved that the re-
spondent had committed acts of adultery as late as 1832,
and it was further elicited that during the cohabitationglie
was guilty of conduct which amounted to cruelty.
The Judge-Ordinary said that a great portion of the evi-
dence was of a character that the court viewed with great
distrust, namely admissions. However he considered there
was evidence sufficient to prove the petitioner's case, and
if there had been condonation the respondent revived
his original offence by his subsequent misconduct.

Mr. Inderwick, who appeared for the petitioner, applied
to the court for leave to amend the petition and again pray
for dissolution of marriage on the additional facts elicited.
The Judge Ordinary refused the application, and made a
degree for judicial separation, and directed that the peti-
tioner should have charge of the children till further orders.

The Alleged Manslaughter in a Music Hall.

Yesterday, at half-pastl2o'clotk, Mr. H. R. Waltbew,
deputy coroner, held an inquiry at the Garrick Tavern,
Leman-street, Whitechapel, respectng the death of Thomas
Bunn, who was killed in an affray with a vocalist at Wil-
ton's Music Hall, on Wednesday night.
Mr. Lewis, jun., of Ely-place, appeared on behalf of the
prisoner, Peter Melloy. •
The case excited much interest amongst the habitues of
the Music Hall.
The first witness called was

Mrs. Elizabeth Bunn,theNvidow of the deceased, who ap-
peared overwhelmed with grief. She said that she resided
in Sr. Mark street, Whitechapel. Her late husband was a
North Saa pilot, and was 49 years of age. Oa Wednesday
even;ng witness accompanied him ID 'Wilton's Music Hall
to hear the music. He was perfectly sober when he went
in, but witness could not say that he was quite sober after-
wards. They went to the hall at 8 o'clock. He had three
pints of ale with witness. Thera was a fight in the back
part of the hall. The deceased was rather excited at the
singer corning on to sing a third time. The people had
encored him, and the deceased did tot like it. He called
out to the singer, " Shut up." He Lade use of no other
language, but he called out that three times. Deceased and
witness were then about to leave, and to do so they had to
pass the stage. When passing it deceased said " shut up"
again. Mr. Melloy, the singer, then jumped from the stage
and struck deceased somewhere about the head. He struck
deceased twice with his fist. Deceased did not return the
blow. He fell, and witness believed he died immediately.
Deceased in falling did not strike his head against any
He clutched witness's arm. Several persons called
out for a cab, and the deceased was carried to one. She was
certain that he was dead when he was put in the cab, as
when she put her face to his lips they were cold. He was
carried to his house.

By the Jury— Generally deceased wis a sober man. He
did not know the singer personally—le had no animosity
against him. Witness bAieved he never saw Mr. Melloy
before. He was an excitable man. En the Music Hall
witness called out several times for a doctor, but the
people around said, " Take him into the air—he wi Ibe all
right directly." Witness never heard her husband say to
the singer, " Come down, and I will fight you."
Mr. Lewis said he would rather nol oress-examine the
witness, as she was the widow.
After some further testimony,
The Coroner adjourned the prooaedings for additional
evidence.

MARKETS—Tb4s Day

COVENT GARDEN.

There was a short supply of fruit at cur market, with a
good show of vegttablesr There was a fair business done
at the following curriencies

FRUIT.

B. d, s. d. s. d. s d
Pine apples ...... 8 oto 9 0 Mulberries, pr pt..o 9to 1 0
Colonial do., each 0 oto 0 0 Cherries, per lb. 0 oto 0 0
Grapes,per 1b.... 3 oto 6 0 Foreign ditto, puno oto 0 0
Foreign d 0....... 1 oto 2 0 I Filberts, per lb 0 9to 1 0
blelons ..... 00to 0 01 Walnuts, per 100 10to 2 0
Nectarines, per dz 0 oto 0 0 Cobnuts, per lb 0 oto 0 0
Apples, per hi-sv. 1 9to 3 6 ; Almonds, per bus 0 oto 0 0
Pears, per do
.... 2 6to 4 6 Figs, per troz. 0 oto 0 0
Oranges, per 100..4 oto 8 0 Peaches.. .
Lemons, per 100..4 oto 8 0 Currants, per h.sv 0 oto 0 0
Gooseberries hi aye() oto 0 0 ;•Plutas, per d 0 0 oto 0 0
Strawberries pr pt 0 oto 0 0 ;Greengages, pr do. 0 oto 0 0

VEGETABLES.
Greens, dz bunch 3 oto 3 61 Shallots, per lb 0 6to 0 S
Cabbages, pr doz. 0 9to 1 3 Horseradish, pdo 1 oto 2 0
13,c1 ditto ........ 1 6so 2 6 Parsley, per ditto 0 3to 0 4
Savoy do., pr dz. 0 10 to 1 6 Celery, per ditto 1 oto 1 9
Cauliflowers, pdzo9to 2 0 i Beet, per doz. 00to 0 0
Brocoli, per bus. 0 oto 0 0 ' Parsnips, per do. 0 oto 0 0
Potatoes, per ton 60 oto 110 0 Smallsalad, p. pn, 0 oto 0 0
New ditto, pr lb .. 0 oto 0 0 Mushrooms,p ptl. 0 oto 0 0
Turnips, dz bunch 2 0 to 2 6 f Artichokes, each 0 oto 0 0
Carrots,pr d 0.... 4 6to 5 6) Cos lett, score .. 0 10 to 1 3
Cucumbers ..... 0 oto 0 01 Mint and savory.. 0 3to 0 4
Garlic, per 1b..., 0 6to 0 8 Endive, per score 0 oto 0
Sorrel, per sieve 0 oto 0 0 Radishes, dz hnds 0 oto 0 0
Green peas, 0.-sv. 0 0 to 6 0 Tomatoes, doz... 0 oto 0 0
French beans,h.s. 0 oto 0 0 Chillies, per ditto 0 oto 0 0
Onions, doz. lsn.. 1 6to 2 0 Capsicums, per do 0 oto a 0
New Do., dz bun 0 oto 0 0 Rhubarb, per bun 0 oto 0 0
Spinach ......... . 0 oto 0 0 Asparagus, pr do. 2 oto 4 6
Turnip radishes 0 oso 0 01 Seakale, per bun. 0 oto 0 0

SADLER'S WELLS THEATRE,

Mr. Charles Buxton, M.P , at Maldon.

MALDON, Nov. 27.

The annual meeting of the Maid= Liberal Inde-
pendent Club was held last evening, Mr. T. B.
Western, of Felix Hall, in the chair.
On the Rev. Sir J. P. Wool) proposing " The
Liberal Members of the House of Commons,"
Mr. C. BUXTON, M.P., replied, and observed that
the history of Liberalism during thks last 250 years
divided itself into three great epochs: In the first
of these the whole heart and soul of thooe who were
Liberals in fact, although not in name, were ab-
sorbed in the strife against despotism, and :n build-
ing up the great fabric of constitutional In
the 18th century, owing maiely to the inc: esant
wars in which England was en gaged,scarcely a :'step
on wards was made, and the reaction from the Frenieo
Revolution, and the tremendous wars which it pro-
duced, dashed aside every thought of political pro-
gress and reform. It was not until the peace that
the second great epoch of Liberalism began ; and
vast was the work which lay before it, for during
the previous 100 years the British Constitution had
become narrowed into little more than an oligarchy.
The landed class had gathered all power into its
hands; Liberalism had to break down this narrow
and pernicious system, and the victory which it
gained transferred the dictation of the national po-
licy from a single class to the whole people. At the
same time, the repeal of the Test Acts and Catholic
Emancipation, the great
principle wasenforced,
man should be wholly free torsh
worship
God in his own way,
that every
without any interference what-
ever from the State Then there seemed to come a
Conservative reaction.
Lord Melbourne's Govern-
ment fell, and the Tories camp r
slain s s
into power. But in
reality this was but a pause in which the Her-
cules
labour Liberalismio oHe hada addressing
de
negthe Nemean
was himself to
o
another
lion of despotism; he had cut off t
hydra of oligarchy; he had now to heads of the
cleanse the
Augean stables of abuses and grievancesaccumu-
lated during 150 years. This was the third epoch
of Liberalism, but it was not of such thrilling
interest or such splendid triumphs, as Liberalism
had now to carry freedom into the details of daily
life, to cut the mischievous shackles which checked
the development of trade and manufactures, and,
in the words of the poet,
" To scatter plenty o'er a smiling land."
(Cheers.) A new policy was inaugurated with re-
gard to the colonies, and we gave them the bless-
ings of political and commercial freedom, which we
had painfully won for ourselves. The work of
Liberalism was now to a great extent accomplished
—for although there were some evils to beremedied,
they were trifles compared with the grievances of
former days. Liberalism was now pausing, and
once again w© heard of a Conservative reaction, but
we were now passing into a fourth epoch, in which
it was of the highest moment that we should adopt
a Liberal instead of a Tory policy. Within the
last 30 years the establishment of railways, steam
shipping, and telegraphs, the expansion of trade
and the increase in the power of the Press,
Nast brought about a mighty change not only in
the
,policy of England but also of Europe. Every
year Europe became less and less a mere aggrega-
tion of separate nations. Every year it became
more and more an organised whole, each member of
which throve or suffered with the rest—a common-
wealth of nations in which every thought and feel-
ing of the one thrilled to the hearts of all. We
were now accordingly driven to dwell more
and more on the dealings of England with
other nations; in fact our relations with other
countries had by degrees become the one paramount
topic to which the statesman's mind had to be ap-
plied. Let us not delude ourselves with the idea
that it mattered not whether this part of England's
policy was Tory or Liberal. We had seen during
the last few years Italy rise from her ashes, and
organise herself into a first-class constitutional
monarchy. The whole Liberal party of England
looked on with heartfelt sympathy and delight, and
the remonstrances of England induced Napoleon to
withdraw from Gaeta, and allow Naples to become
one with the kingdom of Italy. Yet the Conserva-
tive party, in both houses of Parliament and in the
Press, could not help displaying its profound dislike
to this great movement. Again, with regard to the
tremendous strife in North America, nothing could
exhibit greater divergence than the views taken of
that struggle by the English Liberals and Conser-
vatives. It was true, that with some exceptions,
both English parties had disapproved the conduct
of the North. The Liberals had condemned the
attempt of the North to subjugate the South,
partly from a love of peace, and partly because they
considered it a crime to thrust upon a nation, at the
bayonet's point, a Government which she ab-
horred ; but the Conservatives had sided with the
South, partly from a delight at seeing a Republic
torn asunder, partly from a notion that the South
was more aristocratic than the North, and partly
because slavery was not looked upon by Conserva-
tives with that detestation which it kindled in the
hearts of all true Liberals. Again, with regard to
Prussia, every Liberal in England had looked with
indignation on the endeavour made by the wretched
King of that country and his creature Count Bis-
mark, to crush the freedom of the Prussian people;
but the Tory Press gave Count Bismark all the
countenance it dared to bestow, and actually offered
the Prussians its solemn advice not to resist the
beneficent intentions of their patriotic King. One
would have thought that no Englishman could have
looked at the infamous atrocities of which Russia
had been guilty in Poland and not sympathise,
heart and soul, with the helpless Poles; and yet,
incredible as it might seem,,even there the leaning
of the Tory party towards despotism made them
sympathise rather with the oppressors than with
the oppressed, and the Tory papers were filled with
every tale which could be scraped together to the
discredit of the Poles. He considered that England
should do to foreign nations as she would have
them do to her, and that in dealing with weaker
and less civilised nations she should exert as much
self-control as if treating with great European I
nations, for, as Shakspeare said—
" 0, it is excellent
To have a giant's strength; but it is tyrannous
To use it like a giant."
t to
cupidity,
Whatever course might for the
momenide, in appear
the
gratify our irritation, or p
r
long run it must be the prudent as well as the noble
policy just, gene-
rous,
of England to be always
found
and humane. (Cheers.)
d d th
Several other toasts follow° ,an e proceed-
. which were altogether of an interesting
legs,
character, terminated.

who
has
come
asettoahtehPadarmriasel
time or other,
-,--_-.—_--
LA MORGUE.--EverY one
Ouctries, and
for the first time must, at some
passed by a low long building, not far from er have
the '
of Notre Dame, and of such singular aspect as
an inquiry as to its purposes and etn--1 to call for
P °Yment The female
portion of the visitors burn pale and shudder,'
of "La Morgue" answers their inquiries,
thou-
sand stories connected with this as the
their memories, whilst most of their ominous word rush upon
visited, or will on some occasion male companions have
so many dramatic incidents. or other visit, the scenes of
La Morgue is shortly to be
done Well I the old building of
and far more commodious o away with, and a new
course of next month, when one is to take its place in the
will be completed. The en a few minor interior details
Notre Dame, between present building is situated behind
Archeveche, and the Bridge St. Louis and that of the
wings, destined to consists of a main building and two
and provide for itslodge
various necessities. The ball ill
the groura.iloo s are to be exposed to the publics is on
light, and by t r and is lighted and ventilated by a sky
large windows, which serve to li cep
itiliHP
a free current o
hall are twelve of
air.
The
only
articles contained e t
(1i:301:m-
-110n
may
be
easily'm rdbilveinsleadbs orA Art the
of
rf ewuthi ti ychotf tin ;,S hall
is another, called Sallee des M.orts,ewehich is intendie fted: tcom-
o re-
ceive the deadbodies when first brought; int and
wh:
municates with another room, containing largo batliFt, with
water -cocks, where the necessary ablutions are toarbbelee arried
on preparatory to diseosing the bodies on thior m. d ; .
Further on are closets, provided with she ves, aonf I neans
of drying the garments of the decoased,./13 well
An aying
them aide for their further identification> iron -work
gateway shuts out the public hall, which is situated to the
left hand as you enter, while to the left is a
with ementa large room
destined for the overseers. All the arrang ,
a view to secure cleanliness and prompt services, are ton the
very hest footing, and the present Morgue offers alt( igether
a vast improve,nent on the interlor as well as the 0 utward
appearances of its long-establisheil predecessors, who6e
dismal aspect has been so long familiar to all wb .0 have i
grown acquainted with the quaint but picturesque q 0 t -
4 r ter
de la Cite.

SECOND EDITION.

SUN OFFICE, HALF-PAST 4 O'CLOCK.

AUSTRIA.

VIENNA, NOT. 25.
The explanations of Count Rechberg as to the
course intended to be pursued by the Government
in the Schleswig-Holstein matter are expected
to-day. Public opinion is beginning to cool down
from boiling point upon perceiving that neither
Austria nor Prussia care to violate th,s London
protocol, and l'un the risk of bringing about an
European complication.