The Sun.
London, England, 1862-03-26 00:00:00

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
with me to Rugby. I recollect going to Paris in the month
of July. On the 2d of August I received a telegraphic
message from my sister, and in Consequence of that I re-
turned 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 handwriting. 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 else 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 1
consult a medical man, I wished to know 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 from 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—l opened the letter and parcel addressed to
Mrs. Temple. There was something written on the
wrapper of the bottle. [The paper was here put in and
read ; it began " Darling," and giving directions that one
spoonful of the liquid was to be taken at certain intervals,
but never mare 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-
citie 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 during accouchements. If taken fre-
quently it would occasion 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 Batterebee—l formerly was in practice as a
medical man at Torquay. I attended in that capacity a
lady who turned out to be Mrs. John Temple. Her illness
terminated in a miscarriage after the fourth month. At
first she denied pregnancy. She was compelled to admit
the fact. The circumstance occurred on the 11th of Sep-
tember. The lady has since been pointed out to me at
Clewer.

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, against
the co-respondent.

POLICE INTELLIGENCP.—(This Day.)

MARLBOROUGH-STREET.

SINGULAR CHARGE OF ROBBER-F.-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—Sober; 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—There was a light, of course. As soon as I
missed my watch, prisoner said, " Oh, I'll get some gin,"
and she was off in a minute.

Mr. Tyrwhitt—Does she often sit in the same roots with
you?
Prosecutor—Well, she has done so, but not very often.
Mr. Tyrwhitt—Are you 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 Iteede, a lodger in the same house, said—l saw the
chain round Mr. Ellacott's neck. I afterwards missed it,
" She has taken Mr.
ran down stairs Eanndascaoitdt,
stowllaltcrh.
allnadcottht'esn sperrivsaonnte,r,
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.
other There prosecutor's house,
and are 15
h eh as
all
lth gay women AOaen living in
women
inhs 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.