The Sun.
London, England, 1865-01-13 00:00:00

pushed her. I deny that I locked her out of her bedroom
I never laid a finger on her. Referring to Beaudessert, I
was sitting at my desk when she returned. I have whips
hanging up in the room, but I had not one near me. I
had a pen in my hand. I think she slept in the cook's
room. She left Longdon about 4 o'clock in the morning. I
suppose she got out of the room the same way that she got
in. (Laughter.) I didn't lock her in. I kept as many
servants as I could afford, viz., five. I will not swear that
with all my servants I received a good character. Some
came without a character. (Laughter.) Sarah Wilkins
came without one. I only engaged four servants, but I
will swear that my establishment was very properly con-
ducted with respect to female servants. I entirely deny tell-
ing my children to spit in their mother's face. About the
savings—l told Mrs. Chetwynd to cash a cheque, and she
brought me some sovs. in a paper. They might have been
rolled up. I did not throw them all in a lump at_Mrs.
Chetwynd. I went to my dressing-room, and counted
them, and finding there was one short, I went back and
threw them at Mrs. Corns. I might have knocked
the table down, and I might have pushed Mrs.
Corns down—(laughter)—but I certainly did not push
Mrs. Chetwynd down. I didn't roll ' over Mrs.
Corns. (Laughter.) I still maintain I have never called
Mrs. Chetwynd bad names. I have called her a liar and a
swindler, but never the other names yon have suggested.
I try to forget when I have used bad names.
The Judge Advocate—Will you swear you have not
called your wife a b—h twenty times.
Witness—No.
The Queen's Advocate—Well, then, fifty times.
Witness—Yes.
The Queen's Advocate—How do you know that, if you
forget ?
Witness—Because I have not had fifty occasions.
(Laughter.)
The Queen's Advocate—Then Mrs. Knight seems to,
have been an especial favourite for the bestowing these
terms on.
Witness—Mrs. Knight ! There are no words too bad

for her.
After some further unimportant questions, the examina-
tion concluded, the witness having been in the box three
hours and a half.
Edwin Rushton, jun.,—l am a bricklayer's labourer, in
the employ of Mr. Smith, of Litchfield. I was, on the 29th
of Nov., 1863, walking from Litchfield to Longdon about
10 o'clock one night. About half a mile from the hall I
met Mrs. Chetwynd; a gentleman was with her. I should
not know him again. It was not Mr. Chetwynd. They
were walking very close.together. After that I met Henry
Vinfield going to London. I made an observation to him
Mrs. Chetwynd was walking in the direction of her own
home.
By Sergeant Ballantine—l cannot swear whether they
Were arm in arm. I can't say whether the man was young

or old.
Henry Vinfield—l am a labourer. I recollect meeting
Rushton on the occasion just mentioned. I met him at.
Biking-brook. It was in the direction of Longdon. I did
not meet any persons. After I had parted with Rushton
I overtook Mrs. Chetwynd and Nicholls. They were
walking very close together. I noticed where they
went to. They turned into Mrs. Foster's park. It was a
light night. I went on. I have taken letters from Mrs.
Chetwynd to Mr. Nicholls. I know Mrs. Chetwynd's hand-
writing. I gave letters in at a house in John-street for
Mr. Nicholls in December, 1863.
Cross-examined by the Queen's Advocate—lt was on the
29th of November that I met Mrs. Chetwynd and Mr.
Nicholls. There is a house close to the gate of Mrs. Foster's
park. I have had Mr. Nicholls pointed out to me by a man
named Jarrett. He said that is the person—l said yes,
that's Nicholls. I did not know Mr. Nicholls at all before
he was pointed out to me.
Charles Oram—l was undergroom at Longdon Hall in
1863. I took Mrs. Chetwynd's saddle-horse to Col. Hall's.
There was a ball at the Town-hall, at Stafford. We went
to Miss Edwards. I left her there about 7or 8 o'clock. I
took the horses round the next morning between 8 and 9
o'clock. I saw Mrs. Chetwynd the next morning. She
had her riding habit on. A gentleman was with her. I
should know him again. I have seen him in this court.
[Mr. Nicholls was here called into court, and the wit-
ness said he believed him to be the person, but he was not

certain.]
Cross-examined—Charles Smith took Mrs. Chetwynd's
horse, and I took Mr. Nicholls's. They both mounted and
rode away together.
Cross-examined-4 was in Mrs. Chetwynd's service for
about six weeks. I never have heard Mr. Chetwynd swear.
I was first called upon for my evidence a few days ago. I
told Mr. Palmer what I knew about the matter two
months ago. I was sent for to Longdon Hall. I saw Mr.
Palmer there. I cannot tell all that he said to me. He
asked me about taking the horses to Stafford. I cannot
tell why he asked me the questions, as I had told him all
I knew two months before.
Francis Vintin—l reside near Longdon. I recollect the
night after the Stafford ball. I was sent for to the hall. I
was directed to remain in the road. After that a portmanteau
was brought to me. Ellen Burns brought it. I took that
portmanteau to Litchfield. I know where Mr Nicholls
lodges there. It is next door to the Marquis of Anglesey
Inn. I delivered the message to Mr. Nicholls I received
from Ellen Burns. I left the portmanteau at Mr. Nicholls'.
He opened it and took his topcoat out of it. I waited
whilst he wrote another letter, which he gave me to de-
liver at Longdon Hall. I gave it to one of the servants.
Mr. Kennealy—What directions were given to you when
the letter was handed to you.
The Queen's Advocate objected to the question, and it
was not pressed.
Examination continued—l got a letter the next morning
from Longdon Hall. It was given to me by the same
woman who brought the portmanteau. I took that letter
to Mr. Nicholls' lodgings, in Litchfield. I have carried five
or six letters in all to Mr. Nicholls from Mrs. Chetwynd
I used to carry the letter-bag to Longdon-hall. I always
had to keep Mrs. Chetwynd's letter-bag from Mr. Chet-
wynd's observation. I never had any conversation with
Mrs. Chetwynd about the letter-bag.
Cross-examined-4 only carried Mrs. Chetwynd's letter-
bag once. I was first asked to give evidence by Mr. Pal-
mer (Mr. Chetwynd's solicitor) about six weeks ago. It
might be more, it might be less. I was at home near
Longdon when I was asked about giving evidence.
By Mr. Hawkins, have seen Mr. Miller; he came
to me on the part of Mrs. Chetwynd. I told him I had
given my evidence to Mr. Palmer, and I should say no
more.
Edward Rushton, sen.—l have been a labourer at Long-
don Hall 22 years. I have constantly been in and out the
house. I frequently saw Mr. and Mrs. Chetwynd when
they were out in the grounds. I never heard Mrs. Chet-
wynd complain of Mr. Chetwynd's conduct. She was very
fond of horses. I've carried the letter-bag to and from
Longdon. Six months before she left, Mrs. Chetwynd
had a private letter bag. I used to conceal Mrs. Chet-
wynd's letter bag under my apron until I had delivered it
to one of the female servants.
Cross-examined by the Queen's Advocate—l carry coals
or cut sticks. I thought Mr. and Mrs. Chetwynd lived
very happily together.
William Hayes, horsedealer, of Walsall—l have known
Mrs. Chetwynd for 10 years. I have met her at horse fairs,
but never without knowing that Mr. Chetwynd was in the
fair. She talked alone with the dealers. She was a good
judge of horseflesh. I know that she had horses at
Rugeley, but I can't say how many. Mrs. Chetwynd could
show a horse off to the best advantage. Just in the same
manner as I should do it. She whipped the horse as the
man ran it up the yard, just as I should have done it.
(Laughter.) Mrs. C. has applied to me to lend her money,
and I did to the extent of 501. She told me not to let
Mr. C. know it. I have never been in the dining-room at
Longdon. I've been in the kitchen and housekeeper's
room. She has sat chattering with me after. Mr. Chet-
wynd had gone to bed. We talked about horses ; but
there was no harm in that, you know. (Laughter.) I
am fond of my " backer," and I always enjoy it when I
can. I have smoked at Longdon, and on one occasion
Mrs. Chetwynd did a pipe herself. (Laughter). I have
remained at Longdon all night on certain occasions, when _
I have been invited by Mr. Chetwynd. I have known
Mr. Chetwynd for 20 years. I have been to fairs with him
frequently. I never saw him intoxicated, neither have I
heard him use bad language.
Cross-examined by the Queen's Advocate-1 " are" one
of the security for Mr. Chetwynd's costs in this action. I
don't know Mrs. Chetwind's brothers.
The Queen's Advocate—l suppose that smoking was a
joke?
Witness—l don't know. (Laughter.) She had two
pipes. (Loud laughter.)
Mr. Hawkins—And two for a lady not used to it would
be no joke. (Loud laughter.)
Mr. Edward G-ethin, a horse dealer, said—l have sold
horses to Mrs. Chetwynd, one, I believe, was for Mr.
Mathews. I have seen her at Rugeley and Lincoln
horse fairs, but then things are done quietly there.
(Laughter.) Mrs. Chetwynd was a very first rate judge
of horses.
The further hearing of the case was, at this point, ad-
journed until to-morrow.