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THE SUN, LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENING, IVIARCII 26, 1862.

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COURT OF DIVORCE.
(Before the Judge Ordinary and a Special Jury.)
TEINIPLE V. TEMPLE AND LAING.

This was a suit instituted by the husband for dissolution
of marriage on the ground of his wife's adultery with the
co-respondent. The co-respondent did not appear, and the
respondent denied the adultery.
Mr. M. Chambers, Q,C., and Mr. H. James were for the
petitioner ; and Dr. Spinks for the respondent.
From the opening statement of Mr. Chambers it ap-
peared that in 1844 the petitioner was a lieutenant in the
12th Madras Native Infantry, and the co-respondent was
attached to an English regiment, which had been stationed
in India, as a medical officer. The parties were married
in 1844, and had four children. The petitioner was
ordered with his regiment to China, and during
his absence it was thought advisable that Mrs.
Temple should return to England. In March they
embarked on board the Trafalgar, in which vessel the
co-respondent also returned to England, and during the
voyage the adultery was alleged to have been committed.
The petitioner claimed £2,000 damages.
Mr. Soar, a clerk in the India-office, produced a copy of
the registry of marriage of the parties, John Temple to
respondent, Emma Madge, on the 25th Nov., 1844, at the
chapel station within the archdeaconry of Madras.
Mr. Giffird said—ln 1844 I was lieutenant in the 12th
Madras Native Infantry; Colonel John Temple was in the
same regiment ; his rank was then lieutenant. I knew Mrs.
Madge and daughter. I recollect the report of the marriage
of the parties. They left the station soon after, and when
they returned I visited them. I left the regiment in 1849.
In 1861 I met Mr. Sermon at the terminus of the Great
Western Railway. I was there introduced to Dr.
Battersby, of Torquay, and Captain Taylor. I accom-
panied them to Clower, near Windsor, and there I saw the
lady that had been Miss Madge, and afterwards Colonel
Temple's, wife. So far as I know they lived on very affec
tionate terms.
Mr. Joseph Travers—I am Assistant-Adjutant-General
of the Royal Marines. From January, 1858, to the 15th of
December, 1860, I was in China. I had constant oppor-
tunity of seeing Colonel Temple. The first time I saw him
was with his regiment, the Madras Native Infantry, at
Hong-Kong. He was then captain ; he subsequently
became major and colonel. I am certain he was in China
during the whole of the period I have mentioned.
I never saw Mrs. Temple there.
Dr. Frederick Temple—l am the head master of Rugby
School. Colonel Temple is my younger brother.- I reside
at Rugby with an unmarried sister and my mother. I have
a married sister residing at Rugby. I remember my brother
leaving England in 1840 and entering the Indian army.
We have been up to the present time in constant corres-
pondence with him. His two elder children were sent over
to this country. The little boy came in 1852, and the girl
in 1856. The boy is now about 16 years of age. Before
Mrs. Temple came I was informed of her visit. On the
27th of June, 1860, I went down to Blackwell for the pur-
pose of meeting her. The vessel (the Trafalgar) came up
while I was waiting. I then met Mrs. Temple with her
two younger children on board. When I met Mrs. Temple
she introduced me to Dr. Laing, the medical man in at-
tendance on the troops. I was uncomfortably struck with
their familiarity. Mrs. Temple and her children returned
sgtoiing to Paris in the month
received a telegraphic
owfitjhulmye. to Rugby. utghboy2.
2d of
orfecAoluleguct
message from my sister, and in consequence of that I re-
tursted to Rugby the next day. On the night of the 3d of
August my mother gave me a letter, the direction of which
was in Mrs. John Temple's hand writing. It was unopened.
After seeing that letter I spoke to Mrs. Temple, and after-
wards to my mother. I told Mrs. Temple she must choose
between three things—either to send the letter to her hus-
band, to allow me to read it, or elsa permit my mother to
do so. I observed that the letter was directed to Cap-
tain Taylor. I said I could not allow the letter to
be sent, and then I gave her the choice I have mentioned,
I said I found there had been something wrong between
her and Dr. Laing. she was very indignant. With great
difficulty she consented to let my mother read the letter. I
then gave the letter to my mother. On the 7th of August,
1860,:I went to Canterbury, and there I saw Dr.:Laing. I
had had a conversation with Mrs. Temple the day before.
She said Dr. Laing had made a mistake in his treatment of
her, and that if she mentioned the circumstance to anybody
he would be ruined. I had had a communication from my
mother and sister before I spoke to Mrs. Temple on the
subject. I remonstrated with her for persisting to see Dr.
Laing against my mother's wish. After this I made the
observation I have just made. When I saw Dr. Laing I
told him Mrs. Temple was unwell, and that as I wished to
consult a medical man, I wished to knew the treatment
he had pursued towards her. I told him what she said about
the mistake, and he replied he could not understand it. He
afterwards said he would write to me, and enclose his
opinion. On the 12th I received a letter from him, and
one also came addressed to Mr. Temple. [Mr. Laing's let-
ter was here read ; it stated that during the voyage Mrs.
Temple had suffered froni lassitude, and that he had admini-
stered gentian pills. It also went on to say that he enclosed
a bottle of perfume for Mrs. Temple.] Witness pro-
ceeded-1 opened the letter and parcel addressed to
Mrs. Temple. There was something writ ten on the
wrapper of the bottle. [The paper was here put in and
read; it, began "Darling," and gave directions that one
spoonful of the liquid was to• be taken at certain intervals,
but never more than that quantity at one time.) On the
14th I went to London, and took the bottle to Dr. Alfred
Taylor for analysis. I afterwards wrote to Dr. Laingabout
the writing on the paper wrapper of, the bottle, when he
replied by the letter that the bottle had been sent by mis-
take to Mrs. Temple, and that it was a very fortunate cir-
cumstance that the error had been discovered. Mrs. Temple
after this went to Torquay in company with my married
sister, Mrs. Maberley.
Dr. Alfred Swain Taylor said—l am a doctor of medi-
cine and professor of chemistry at Guy's Hospital. I re-
collect the bottle spoken of being handed to me by Mr
Temple on the 14th of August. I analysed it and I found
it to contain amongst other things ergot of rye, of double
the strength of that ordinarily used. Ergot of rye is used
in certain cases chitin accouchements. If taken fre-
quently It would meager' abortion: A teaspoonful of the
mixture contained in the bottle if taken at intervals of
two hours would very likely produce that effect.
By the Judge Ordinary—lt is used in certain cases by
medical men, it being a powerful astringent. The proper
dose would be half a teaspoonful two or three times a day.
Miss Temple, sister of the last witness, spoke to Mrs.
John Temple going to Torquay, and also proved the re-
spondent's handwriting in certain letters.
Dr. Robert Battersbee—l formerly was in practice as a
medical man at Torquay. I attended in that capacity a
lady who turned out to be Mrs. Sohn Temple. Her illness
terminated in a miscarriage after the fourth month. At
first she denied pregnancy. She was compeller to admi
the fact. The circumstance occurred on the 11th of Sep
timber. The lady has since been pointed out to me al
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The Hunter's Stakes, of 3 soya each, with 25 added ; for
hunters; weight for age, with certain penalties. Three

miles.

Mr. Richard's Lady Agnes, aged, 125 t.... (Mr. Dexter) 1
Mr. Chawner's North Warwickshire, aged, 12st
(Mr. Parkel) 2
Mr. Black's Comet gelding, 6 yrs, 125 t...., . (Mr. Goss) 3
Mr. T. Calder's Round Hill, 6 yrs, 12st (Mr. J. Calder) 4
Mr. W. Walker's Colleen Bawn, 12st 51b (in. 51b extra)
(Mr. Melville) 5
The Parson also ran.

Betting-3 to 1 each agst Lady Agnes and Round Hi 11;
4 to 1 agst The Parson, 6 to 1 each agst North Warwick-
shire and the Comet gelding. _ _

Lady Agnes and RorthAVarwickshire alternately held
the lead, Lady Agnes winning easily by a length ; the
Comet gelding was beaten for second place by three lengths;
Round Hill was close up fourth; Colleen Bawn was next.
The Parson did not pass the post.
_ _

Tha company to-day was numerous; the ground fear-
fully heavy, with rain falling in torrents during the whole
of the 'afternoon.

BETTING AT MANCHESTER-TUESDAY.

The only transaction on the Earl Spencer's Plate was 5
to 1 (taken) against Maid of Honour, but was afterwards
offered, For the Northampton Stakes, Prince Plausible
settled down into the favourite, being supported at 8 to 1;
and the highest offer against Rapparee was 11 to 1, but 100
to 8 would have been taken. Dusk and West End seemed
firm; and 20 to 1 was taken freely against Carisbrook, but
100 to 6 was declined. Finlande appears to be sent to the
right about, 50 to 1 being laid. Towards the close 40 to 1
was taken about Moorccck. For the City and Suburban,
10 to 1 was taken about Suburban, Phantom and Vest colt
had friends, and there are always takers of 20 to 1 about
Camerino. Closing prices:—

EARL SPENCER'S PLATE.

6to 1 agst Maid of Honour (taken and offered)

NORTHAMPTON STARES.
Bto 1 agst Prince Plausible (taken)
11 to 1 agst Dusk (taken)
11 to 1 agst Rapparee (offered)
15 to 1 agst West End (taken)
16 to 1 agst Carisbrook (offered-20 taken freely)
20 to 1 agst Schism (offered)

200 to 9 agst Incitatus (offered)
40 to 1 agst Moorcock (taken)
00 to 1 agst Finlande (offered)
TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS.
7to 2on the field (offered)
10 to 1 agst Wingrave (offered)
100 to 8 agst Nottingham (offered)
100 to 7 agst Hubert (offered)
30 to 1 agst Cellarius (offered)
CHESTER CUP.
100 to 6 agst Hadji Stavros (wanted)
100 to 6 agst Agag (taken)
20 to 1 agst Vest colt (offered)
33 to 1 agst Simla (taken)
36 to 1 agst Blaek Prince (taken) -
CITY AND SUBURBAN.
10 to 1 agst Suburban (taken freely)
11 to 1 agst Phantom (offered)
14 to 1 agst Ducat (offered)
16 to 1 Agst Vest colt (taken)
20 to 1 agst Carnerino (taken)
33 to 1 agst Sawcutter (taken)
40 to 1 agst Earl of Surrey (taken)

DERBY.
Bto lon the field (offered)
10 to 1 agst Old Calabar (taken)
30 to 1 agst Hubert (taken)
30 to "1 agst Caterer (taken)

The deposition of Captain Taylor, of the Trafalgar, was
read. It stated that the ship was engaged to convey troops
to England from India. Dr. Laing was the medical man
in charge of the troops, and Mrs. Temple was one of the
two lady passengers. It went on to state that Mrs. Tem-
ple admitted the fact with which she was accused, but that
it had taken place against her wish on board the ship, and
when she was unable to resist.
No evidence was offered for the respondent.
The jury were of opinion that the respondent had com-
mitted adultery with the co-respondent, and assessed the
damages at £5OO.

The court pronounced a decree nisi, with costs, againsl
le co,respondent.

POLICE LATTELLIGENCE.—(7his Day.)

MARLBOROUGH-STREET.

SINGULAR CHARGE OP ROBBERY.--Emily Sinclair, a
well-dressed female, was charged with stealing a gold watch
and chain as follows :

Mr. James Ellacott, a little old man, a retired tailor, liv-
ing at 24, Dean-street, Soho, said—l live on the first floor
of my house, and the prisoner lives at the top. Last night
about 12 I was standing at my bedroom door going to bed,
when the prisoner threw her arms round my neck very
affectionately.
_ _ _ _

Mr. Tyrwhitt—Your watch and chain then disappeared,
I suppose ?

Prosecutor—Exactly so.
Mr. Tyrwhitt—Were you sober ?
Prosecutor—Saber; perfectly (with some surprise).
Mr. Tyrwhitt—The question is not a singular one, for
three-fourths of the persons who come here are for
drunkenness.

Prosecutor—Thero was a light, of course. As soon as I
missed my watch, prisoner said, " Oh, I'll got some gin,"
and she was off in a minute.

31r. Tyrwhitt—Does sho often sit in the same room with
you

Prosecutor—Well, she has dene so, but not very often.
Mr. Tyrivhiti—Are Sou a bachelor?
Prosecutor—Well, I am single, and have been so for 18

years.

Mr. Tyrwhitt—You sent for a constable.

Prosecutor—Of course. She came back, but with no gin.
Ann Reede, a lodger in the same house, said—l saw the
chain round Mr. Ellacott's neck. I afterwards missed it,
and said to Mr. Ellacott's servant, " She has taken Mr.
Ellacott's watch," and then prisoner ran down stairs say-
ing, " I'll get some gin," and she was gone one hour and
a half.

By Mr. Tyrwhitt—Some gin had been had, and Mr.
Ellacott had had some, but said he would have no more,
and wanted to go to bed.
Prisoner—l know nothing about the watch and chain.
There are 15 other gay women living in prosecutor's house,
and he has all the women in his room to sit with him
(Laughter.)

A constable said, on taking prisoner into custody, he
found that she was not sober, but the prosecutor was.
The prisoner was remanded, and the prosecutor hobbled
out of court.

BIRMINGHAM STEEPLECHASES..—TVESDAY.
The Erdington Plate Handicap of 3 soya each, with 20
added ; winners extra. Two miles and a half.

Mr. Adey's Emily Harris, 9st 21b
Mr. Nightingall's Catherine, 9st 31b
Mr. Amie's Silver Star, 9st 21b (car. 9st 51b) (Mese) 3
Captain Dixon's Dunboyne, 9st 41b (Smethurst) 4
Mr. Flynn's Broomstick, 9st 41b .. (Monahan) 0
Betting-7 to 4 agst Catherine, 2to 1 agst Broomstick,
3 to 1 agst Emily Harris, 4 to 1 agst Dunboyne.
Broomstick held the lead until he refused at the top of
the hill, and slipped up afterwards, refusing the two next
fences he was pulled upand walked a short cut home. The
favourite after this mishap hold the lead until coming to the
last fence but two from home, where Emily Harris went
up to her, and passing her in a few strides, had the race in
hand, and won easily by four lengths ; Silver Star was a
bad third ; Dunboyne several lengths off last.
The Hunt Cup of 50 soya added to a Sweepstakes of 6 sovs
each; for horses that have been regularly hunted, &c.,
12st each; winners extra; certain allowances; gentle-
men riders; professionals 71b extra. Three miles.
Mr. Amie's Lincoln, 12st
Mr. G. Stevens's Piff Paff, 13st (in. 141 b ex.) .. (Owner) 2
Mr. George's Pactolus, 12st 21b (in. 71b ex.) .... (Owner) 3
Mr. Blake's Black Eagle, 12st 51b (in. 51b ex) .. (Owner) 4
The following also ran :—Magician, Daisy King, and
Hermii.

Betting-3 to 1 each agst Lincoln and Piff Paff, 7to 2 agst
Hermit, 5 to 1 each agst Pactolus and Daisy King.
The leading four were Magician, Lincoln, Puff Paff, and
Hermit, until coming at the second fence from home, where
Lincoln joined the Magician, and both going at the fence
together, they cannoned, Magician going down, and Lin-
coln knocked out of his track, he quickly recovered, and,
with Piff Paff, raced in, Lincoln winning cleverly by a
length ; two lengths dividing the second and third ; Black
Eagle was a bad fourth. The others did not pass the
post. _ _

The Sutton Handicap Steeplechase of 5 sous each, with 30
added; winners extra. The winner to be sold by auction
for £5O, and the surplus to go to the fund. About two
miles and a half.
Mr. Heath's Wee Willie, 9st 41b (W. White) 1
Mr. Lington's Sunflower, 9st 121 b (G. Stevens) 2
Mr, Wallis's Peeping Tom, 9st 101 b.... (Mace) 3
Mr. Page's Border Chief, 9st 41b (Withington) 0
Betting-5 to 4 agst Sunflower, 6to 4 agst Wee Willie,
and 5 to 1 each agst Border Chief and Peeping Tom.
The favourite made the whole of the running until
entering the winning field, where she was joined by Wee
Willie, who won in the last stride by a head; Peeping
Tom walked in third. Border Chief was pulled up on the
far side of the course and walked in.