The Sun.
London, England, 1854-08-23 00:00:00

as he was a gentleman, or she would not let her maid
annoy her so much. Since witness had been in Liver-
pool (since Friday), she had lodged at the Railway Hotel.
There were eight others, including Mr. Melton, attorney,
Mr. Field, the detective, Mrs. Grocott, " the cook,"
Mrs. King, Mrs. Price, and Mr. Morgan. They all
dined together, with Mr. Melton at the head of the table.
By Mr. Knowles—There were three ladies at the
hotel. The maid was discharged because she had very
much misconducted herself—at least, she had much an-
noyed witness.
Sarah Phillips, living at No. 15, Edgware-road, Lon-
don, said—ln the month of June, last year, Mrs. Lloyd
Evans lodged at my house. The lodgings were taken
by Mr. Robinson. She occupied two drawing-rooms
and two bed-rooms. She had her maid with her.
While she lived there, her only visitor was Mr. Robin-
son, who came two or three times a day. He came in
the morning for about ten minutes ; in the afternoon, to
stay a little ; and in the evening, to take her out. They
used to go to the opera, or some other place of amuse-
ment at night ; and we did not use to wait their return.
He asked me for a latch-key the first evening, and he
could let himself in as he pleased. Mrs. Evans stayed
a fortnight and a day, and the defendant called every
day. When the defendant called on the last day, they
were at my house. I received an anonymous note.
The lady's maid was named Clara.
By Mr. Watson—My husband is a tailor. He never
worked for the defendant's family. His mother once
bought a pair of garters. I still live in the same house.
Do not re►nember that at the time Mrs. Evans lodged at
my house, she had an eruption of the face. I should
have heard if any lady had called at the house during
the time. I will not swear that there was not—l am
not in the habit of swearing. (Laughter.) I was ap-
plied to in this case in July.
Sarah Grocott, examined by Serjeant Wilkins—On
Wednesday, the 28th of June, went to the house of
Mrs. King, No. 2. Bryanstone-square. I was sent
there by Mr. Field, to find out, if possible, what was
going on with Mrs. Evans. Went into the house on
the 29th of June. On that day Mr. Robinson called at
one o'clock. I wentto the "Cristial" Palace. (Laughter )
He went to the drawing-room. Mr. Robinson, Mr.
Evans, and Mr. Melling went to the " Cristial" Palace.
On their return Mr. Mellins dined there, and stayed till
Mr. Robinson went away at eleven o'clock. Mr. Robin-
son came again the following day, about the same time.
Mr. Watson—l object to my learned friend putting
leading questions. This woman is a spy.
Mr. Serjeant Wilkins—That is an improper observa-
tion.

Mr. Watson (to the Court)—l ask you, my lord, whe-
ther it is irregular to call a witness " a spy."
The Court—No ; and I think it is rather irregular for
you to put leading questions.
Mr. Mellins left before Mr. Robinson. On the Satur-
day afternoon, the Ist of July, I went to the drawing-
room to listen, when Mr. Robinson and Mrs. Evans
wet() in the room. I heard nothing satisfactory.
(Laughter.) I went no more until Monday, when I
made a hole in the drawing-room door with a gimlet.
Mr. Robinson had gone. He came on Tuesday, between
one and two o'clock. I looked through that hole, when
Mr. Robinson and Mrs. Evans were there alone. Mr.
Robinson was sitting on the sofa with Mrs. Evans by
his side. He had his leg over her lap. Mrs. Price, a
friend of Mrs. King's, was in the back drawing-room
taking' an inventory, and I called her, and told her to
look. She looked, and made a noise, by accidentally
moving a chair, and Mrs. Evans immediately came out.
[To his Lordship]—The back room opens in the draw-
ing-room.

To Mr. Serjeant Wilkins—Mrs. Evans said, "What
are you doing there ?" and Mrs. Price said, " I am
taking an inventory of the things." I went down,
but returned soon, and looked again. I saw—(The
witness here gave a detailed account of her observa-
tions through the gimlet hole, which, if true, would
exclude all doubt as to the criminality of the parties.)
I again called Mrs. Price, who was making the in-
ventory, and I called her to look. She did look. I did
not call any one else. Mrs. King cause into the room
where I and Mrs. Price were. She looked through the
hole in the door. After that I went away. During
the time I was there Mr. Robinson came every day.
Generally Mr. Mellins was there until lunch, when he
went away, and Mr. Robinson and Mrs. Evans were
left together. On the Wednesday I saw Mr. Robinson
and Mrs. Evans on the sofa. (Here the witness de-
scribed a scene which was the repetition of that of the
previous day.)
The next witness called was Mrs. King, who stated
that she lived in No. 2, Bryanston-street, Portman
square.. She recollects Mr. Robinson taking lodgings
in her house fur Mrs. Evans. Was called upon by Mr.
Field, the detective, who told her that there wassometbing
wrong going on in her house, and that he was sure she
would assist him to find it out. Field told her what
Sarah Grocott came to her house for. Was called up
one day by Sarah Grocott to look through the hole in
the door, between the front and back drawing-room.
This witness also deposed to what had been described by
the others.

Mr. Watson, for the defence, stated that lie should
not appeal to the jury in reduction of damages, but ask
them for a verdict for defendant. He should ask them
whether they ci•uld safely rely upon the testimony upon
which the plaintiff rested. According to toe evidence,
they would find that it was in the year 1850 that the
unhappy lady had the misfortune to connect herself by
marriage with the-plaintiff. Upon the marriage taking
place, they were told that they went to Paris. He
should ask the gentlemen of the jury whether, while
there, he took his wife to any place of reQpectability ?
When at Cheltenham, did he introduce her to his family
or to any respectable friend ! Not one living man did
he introduce her to, nor in aught did he conduct him-
self towardS her as a husband. He took her to Leicester,
and what were his pursuits ? Hunting five days a.
week, scarce a moment with his wife, leaving ' her
to pine in lodgings, without introducing her to
that society to which she had a right to look. Why,
the husband himself, if anything did take place like
that imputed to the lady, was the sole cause of it. In
1850, they were married, in March, 1851, they were
separated. What was that owing to ? To his unkind-
ness ; for where was the person who had ever seen him act
kindly towards her? To use the words of Lord Den-
man, "He had sent his wife abroad with- a letter of
licence insuring her ruin, unless she had a strong mind,
and power to resist the temptation to which she would
be naturally subject." The plaintiff's object was ob-
vious. He had been separated from his wife, and upon
that separation he made a settlement upon her of 25G1.
a year. His object now was to relieve himself from
that charge. If he obtained a verdict in the present
case, be could set the settlement aside by a divorce suit
in the House of Lords. Mr. Watson then proceeded to
review the evidence in extenso, but offered no defence.

His lordship then summed up, and in doing so ob-
served that in his opinion the settlement would stand
good, whatever might be the conduct of the wife.
The jury retired, and at seven o'clock returned into
court with a verdict for the defendant.

' CROWN COURT.
CHARGE OF MURDER ON THE HIGH SEAS.

William Henderson Horner, 33, was indicted for
having feloniously murdered Manuel Gonsales on the
high seas.
Mr. Blair and Mr. Conway were for the prosecution ;
and Mr. Sergeant Wilkins and Mr. Aspinall were for
the defence.

The prisoner was the captain of a ship called the
Mongasteen, and with the chief mate, Thomas Henry
Chadderton, was indicted for three murders of Manilla
men. Two of the bills against the mate were ignored,
and on Saturday they were tried for the murder of
Angelo Paraiso. Of this charge they were acquitted,
and the captain to-day was put upon his trial
for the murder of Manuel Gonsales. The evidence
was of precisely the same character as that adduced
on Saturday. A number of Manilla men were shipped
at Singapore in the Mongestee„,
and on the voyage they
were so dirty, slovenly, lazy, &c., that the captain had
punishment inflicted on them with a rope's end, and
sometimes with a cat. He also occasionally stopped part
of their food. It was alleged that from this treatment
three of the men died at sea.
Dr. Cooper said it was extremely doubtful what the
cause of death arose from, whereupon his lordship said
there was an end of the case, and the prisoner was ac-
quitted.
CHARGE OF FELONIOUSLY SHOOTING.—Joseph Brecic,
captain of the American ship Harkaway, was indicted
for feloniously shooting,
on the 10th of July, Lorenzo
Cosseu, with intent, &c.
Mr. Simons and Me. Ashton prosecuted ; and Mr.
Serjeant Wilkins and Mr. Aspinall defended.
James Campbell said—On the 10th of July I saw the
ship Harkaway hauling out of the Canning Dock. The
men were engaged at the capstan. The steward was on
deck drunk, and he was endeavouring to get ashore.
The men were endeavouring to prevent him. The stew-
ard was endeavouring to get into the cabin, but he did
not succeed, for the prisoner pushed Min out. He
was several times put out. He was pushed out by
the mate, and then he fell down. Some of the crew
then went to raise him Up, and as they were so en-
gaged the bars of the capstan, in going round, knocked
them all down. The mate then came over with a
belaying pin,
and struck several of the crew. The men
at the capstan then left the capstan. The mate ran
along the deck, arid the men followed him, and knocked
"him down ; some of them jumped upon him, and the
prisoner came from the cabin with a pistol in his right
hand. lie went round the house on deck, and fired two
shots in the direction of the spot where the men were
beating the mate. I then saw him speak to a gentleman
on deck, and he gave the prisoner another pistol—a re-
volver. I said, " Hold on, captain ; don't pull another
trigger." He then fired another shot. The men were
still beating the mate. When I went on board I met
the captain (the prisoner), and asked him for the pistol,
which he gave me, on informing him of my number. In
consequence of the disturbed state of the vessel I gave
the pistol to the second mate, who .locked it in the
cabin. On obtaining assistance I went to the cabin for
the pistol. I subsequently saw a man named Lorenzo
Cosseu bleeding at the bead. I did not see that man
strike the mate.
Cross-examined—There have been several frightful
confusions on board American ships in the river. There
were six or seven men round the mate. One of them
had his knees upon the mate's breast.
Other evidence corroborative of the above facts was
given, and it was shown that the prisoner desired the
men to leave off or he would shoot them. Inasmuch as
they refused he fired on them-to protect the mate's life.
His lordship then directed.the jury to find a verdict of
not guilty, which they at once did.

CHARGE OF MURDER.
Mar?, gay, wag indicted for the wilful murder of her
daughter, Ellen Kay.
Mr. Ovens and Mr. Higgins prosecuted ; and Mr.
111,,nk defended the prisoner.
After a lengthened trial the jury returned a verdict
of not guilty.