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nate lady/herself could not be called to speak to the
treatment and conduct she had experienced at the hands
of her husband, but he should be in a position; by other
testimony, to prove to the satisfaction of the jury what
the nature of that conduct had been ; and if they should
think that guilt had been proVed, he Was sure they
would at the same time be satisfied that the plaintiff
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hands. He would state to them what were the actual
circumstances under which the plaintiff and his wife be-
gwwhoo,ma
position, was entitled to entertain the most brilliant ex-
pectations. She met the plaintiff at a public ball, and
at their second meeting he proposed marriage. Her
father, her brothers, and every member of her family
were averse to it—they offered the most strenuous oppo-
sition to it ; but at last, yielding to the impression that the
affections of the young lady were fixed upon the plaintiff,
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and out of regard to her feelings, her father reluctantly
consented to the marriage. The plaintiff had made some
proposals with regard to a settlement upon his wife, but
he could not carry them out, and the consequence
was that Miss Tomlin's father declined to be a party to
any settlement, and none was consequently made. Mr.
Tomlin, however, from his circumstances, was enabled
to give them material assistance, and, upon the marriage
taking place, he permitted the plaintiff and his wife to
have possession of a handsome residence and grounds
called the Vineyard, at Peterborough, which had been
let for 3501. a-year, but which he permitted the plaintiff
to enjoy the use of for the nominal sum of ss. a-year,
He should show them that very shortly after the mar-
riage, notwithstanding the evidence they had heard to
the contrary, the plaintiff had treated his wife in the
most cruel and unmanly manner. He left her for long
periods, he never hardly was seen out with her, and he
should show that, in consequence of a malady which
followed the birth of the second child, the unhappy lady
was no longer an object to gratify his passion, and that
he resorted to every means to get rid of her. The learned
serjeant then referred to the introduction to the defend-
ant, and said he should show that the plaintiff had en-
deavoured to obtain money from him, and that there
was no doubt that he had deliberately permitted his wife
to be with the defendant under the circumstances that
had appeared in evidence, for weeks and months to-
gether' in the hope that she would be tempted and that
.she would fall, and that through her ruin he might ob-
tain money from the defendant. Did the jury ever hear
of any husband who had the slightest regard for his own
honour or that of his wife permitting a person who was
almost a stranger to have entirely unrestricted intercourse
with her at an idle watering place ? Would any man
who entertained the slightest feeling of honour permit
such a proceeding ? He should show them that the
father of the young lady remonstrated with the plaintiff
in indignant terms upon his conduct in permitting a
stranger to be dangling after his wife, and stated what
the opinion of the world was likely to be respecting it,
and he should prove the offensive, disgusting, and un-
manly replies that the plaintiff made to him when he did
so. He should likewise show by the plaintiff's own
letters that at the time when he was represented to be
in good circumstances, he was in an almost hopeless state
of embarrassment and difficulty, and that he was earnestly
supplicating Mr. Baldwin to procure him some appoint-
ment. The learned sergeant t'ien read several let-
ters which he said he should put in evidence, and was
about to read some written by the wife of the plaintiff to
her mother.
Mr. Chambers, however, objected to any letters writ-
ten by the plaintiff's wife being put in as evidence, and
he contended that such letters were inadmissable.
The Chief Baron said, that if the objection was pressed
he must decide that the letters were not legal evidence.
Serjeant Shee said, he regretted he was not allowed
by the rules of evidence to let the unhappy lady, by her
letters, tell her own tale of the treatment she had ex-
perienced at the hands of her husband. He wished the
jury to know the whole truth, but he had no doubt that
the other evidence he should lay before the jury would
amply show what had been the nature of the conduct and
the proceedings of the plaintiff. He then proceeded to
argue that the evidence that had been adduced was totally
insufficient to make out a case of guilt ; and in commenting
upon the testimony that had been given he said that not
one of the witnesses appeared to have said a word with re-
gard to the circumstances which they represented they
had seen until long afterwards ; and he said that a
man who was capable of acting as the plaintiff was
proved to have done in this transaction might be well
supposed not to be over scrupulous in getting up a
case likely to further his own views and what he con-
sidered to be his interest. The learned serjeant then
referred to the letter of the defendant of the 24th of
April, and said it had been truly observed by a late
learned judge that "an old fool was the worst of fools ;"
and he said that the probability was that the defendant,
by being forced into the society of a beautiful young
woman for so long a time, might have been warmed
up" to entertain a sort of affection for her, which in-
duced him to write such a letter as this ; but he sub-
mitted that it was by no means a positive proof of guilt,
and that, taking into consideration that a conclusion
adverse to the defendant would involve the unhappy
wife of the plaintiff in the same ruin, they ought to pause
before they came to a decision which would have that
elect, and they ought not so to decide but upon the
most positive and conclusive testimony.
At 7 o'clock the further proceedings in the case were
postponed.

[pRIOE SD.

hended that is the result the only question the jury
would have to deliberate upon was as the amount of
damages that ought to be paid by the defendant ; and
when they considered his position in society, his age,
and the deliberate and heartless manner in, which he had
attacked the honour of the plaintiff, he felt assured they
would consider the' case one which called for heavy
damages.

Mrs: Atkinson, and she said she was going to dismiss
me, and I told her that was what I wanted. She ac-
cused me of stealing half-a-pound of butter, and I told
her I wished she was as honest as I was. She said she
was a lady, and had kept 15 servants, and I told her I
did not care how many servants she had kept. I men-
tioned nothing of what I had seen her husband. He did
not ask me anything about the matter. I was very well
aware that it was an improper thing for Mr. Baldwin to
come out of Mrs. Atkinson's bed-room. He might not
have seen me. There were other servants in the house,
and I pointed out to one of them that Mr. Baldwin's bed
had not been slept in. Mr. Atkinson was not very often
at the house with his wife. Mr. Baldwin was constantly
left there with Mrs. Atkinson.
Re-examined—After these things occurred I noticed a
difference in the conduct of Mr. and Mrs. Atkinson. to-
wards each other.
Frances Smith said—ln 1852 I was servant at a
house on Royal-terrace, Ramsgate, where the plaintiff
and his wife had apartments. Mr. Baldwin also lodged
there. There was a sofa in the dining-room, at the
back of folding doors which opened to a bed-room.
While I was in this bed-room upon one occasion, when
Mr. Baldwin and Mrs. Atkinson had returned from a
party, I heard something take place in the adjoining
room. There was a dreadful noise, and I thought the
folding doors would be forced in, and I went down-
stairs and told my fellow-servants I was sure that some-
thing wrong was going on. There was no one in the
dining-room at the time but Mrs. Atkinson and the
defendant. The folding doors shook violently, as though
the sofa was pressed against them. I have frequently
seen Mrs. Atkinson and Mr. Baldwin kiss one another,
and I have seen them sitting together on a sofa.
Cross-examined—They had been to a ball on the night
I have, mentioned. Mrs. Atkinson and Mr. Baldwin
had been_ staying in the house about a week atthe time.
I was in Mr. Baldwin's bedroom when I heard the fold-
ing doors shake. Mr. Atkinson did not come down
until about a fortnight before they all left the apartments.
no lady friend or relation of Mrs. Atkinson visited her
while she was stopping at the house in the Royal-ter-
race. Mr. Baldwin and Mrs. Atkinson used to take
their meals and walk out together. I don't know
where they went to. After Mr. Atkinson came home
Mr. Baldwin used to go to sleep at his club. There
was not accommodation for both the gentlemen at the
house. I said nothing to Mr. Atkinson about what I
had seen, and I did not tell anybody until last May,
when I was examined by the attorney for Mr. Atkin-
son. Mrs. Atkinson's children were staying with her.
The eldest child appeared about 11 years old. I never
observed that Mrs. Atkinson appeared to be in bad
health.
Charlotte Philpott said—l lived at 16, Nelson-cres-
cent, Ramsgate, at the time Mr. and Mrs. Atkinson,
Mr. Baldwin, and the children were staying there. My
bedroom was under that occupied by Mrs. Atkinson,
and Mr. Baldwin occupied one near it. Upon one oc-
casion I heard Mr. Baldwin say to Mrs. Atkinson that
it would better for her to come to his bedroom than for
him to go to hers, as he made such a noise in opening
the door, and that it also made him cough, besides
which " Charlotte" slept in the room underneath, and
she could hear all that took place. After this Mrs.
Atkinson told me not to be alarmed if I heard a noise
in the night, as Mr. Baldwin frequently went to the
watercloset. I have seen Mrs. Atkinson sitting on Mr.
Baldwin's knee, with his arm round her waist. Another
time I was taking up the tea when Mrs. Atkinson came
out of her room with her hair hanging about her face,
and she appeared very excited. Mr. Baldwin was in the
room at the time. On the occasion of the Duke of Wel-
lington's funeral Mrs. Atkinson went to town, and when
she returned she was angry, and said she had missed
Mr. Baldwin at the station, and she was afraid some-
thing had happened to him. She also said, that if she
lost him she should lose the best friend she ever had.
Mr. Baldwin came home soon afterwards. Mr. Atkin-
son came down while Mr. Baldwin was there, and there
was a quarrel. Mr. Baldwin went out, and Mrs. Atkin-
son sent me after him, and I found him on the pier, and,
at her request, I told him to come to see her, and that
she had told me to say she should not be happy till she
had seen him. After this Mr. and Mrs. Atkinson ap-
peared to be reconciled to each other.
Cross-examined—Mr. Atkinson was quite aware that
Mr. Baldwin was staying in the house with his wife.
Mr. Baldwin and Mrs. Atkinson never "minced," but
used to talk quite loud, and I could hear every word
they said. I did not put my ear to the keyhole ; it was
not at all necessary that I should do so, as I could hear
everything without. He slept in the house with Mr.
Atkiuson's knowledge for several days. The quarrel
took place on the Wednesday, and Mr. Atkinson
inquired of me if I knew of anything improper between
Mrs. Atkinson and Mr. Baldwin, and I said I did not.
My reason for telling this falsehood was, that I knew
Mr. Baldwin was going away, and I did not like to say
anything against Airs. Atkinson. I said nothing when
Mr. Baldwin came back. I told the truth to the attor-
ney, because I knew I should be put on my oath. At
the .time of the quarrel Mrs. Atkinson said that her
husEanrhad-been endeavouring to take her character
away, and she wanted to pack up her things and go
home to her father. When she said this I did not tell
her what I had heard take place between her and Mr
Baldwin.
Re-examined—l never saw anything improper take
place between Mr. Baldwin and Mrs. Atkinson after
the quarrel. Mr. Atkinson appeared to be satisfied that
nothing wrong had taken place.
By Mr. Ballantine—After all this had happened
Mr. Baldwin and Mrs. Atkinson went up to London
together.
Susan Perry—l lived as servant in Nelson-cres-
cent, while Mr. Baldwin and Mrs. Atkinson lived
there. One evening Mr. Baldwin came in about
five o'clock, and Mrs. Atkinson said to him, "My
dear, how late you are ; have you had your
dinner ?" After this Mrs. Atkinson told me not to
be alarmed if I heard any one walking about in the
night, as Mr. Baldwin was in the habit of getting up at
night to go to the water-closet. I frequently observed, '
while Mr. Atkinson was away, the appearance of two
persons having slept in the bed of Mrs. Atkinson, and that
Mr. Baldwin's had not been slept in. Several mornings,
when I was engaged in sweeping the drawingroom, Mr.
Baldwin has come in with nothing but his dressing-gown
on, and when I went out I saw that Mrs. Atkinson's bed-
room door was ajar. I have also seen Mr. Baldwin lying
upon the sofa, and Mrs. Atkinson sitting by him with
her dress turned up. I also once saw Mr. Baldwin kiss
Mrs. Atkinson just before she was going to bed. I men-
tioned all these things to the other servants.
Cross-examined—Mr. Baldwin had no breakfast at
home, and he was generally at his club the greater part
of the day. In the evening lie and Mrs. Atkinson used
to walk out together, and they seemed very familiar to-
gether. I have never seen Mr. Baldwin kiss Mrs. At-
kinson when her husband was present. Nobody made
any inquiries of me as to what' had seen until last March.
Re-examined—On the nights when Mr. Atkinson slept
with his wife I did not see Mr. Baldwin so early the fol-
lowing morning.
Dr. Hailing said—l am a physician, and I was con-
sulted with regard to the health of Mrs. Atkinson, and
it was by my advice she went to the sea-side, as I con-
sidered the air of Peterborough very detrimental to her,
and that she could not recover while she remained
there.
By Mr. Serjeant Shee—Her case was an obstinate
one, but was not dangerous. There was a general de-
rangement of the system.
By Mr. Chambers—Her disease was not of a character
to cast any imputation upon her husband.
Mr. Robert Clark—l was clerk to the plaintiff at his
brewery. At the latter end of April last the plaintiff
left Peterborough to go to Totnes, and by his direction
the
detained the letter now produced, which I sent to
plaintiff.
Mr. F. W. Smith, a clerk in the banking house of
Sir Claude Scott and Co., where Mr. Baldwin kept an
account proved that the letters produced were in the
handwriting of the defendant..
The letter referred to in the opening address of the
learned counsel was then put in and read.
Mr. C. Smith—On the 25th of April I was stat;on-
master at Peterborough, and in the afternoon of that
day Mrs. Atkinson came to the station and took a
ticket for London. She returned to Peterborough on
the following day.
Mr. Keen, a solicitor of London, deposed that Mr.
Baldwin was at one time member for Totnes, and was a
gentleman of position and station in the world.
Mr. Bryett, a solicitor of Totnes, deposed that in
April of the present year Mr. Atkinson was in that town
on Mr. Baldwin's behalf, in reference to the election
petition that was at that time going on against the re-
turn of Mr. Mills.
This closed the case for the plaintiff.
Mr. Serjeant Shee then made a most eloquent and
powerful address to the jury on behalf of the defendant.
He
said that during a now somewhat lengthened expe-
rience at the bar, he had never listened to or been con-
cerned in a case of this description which had created
greater feelings of shame and sorrow in his mind than
the present one. They had heard a great deal said
about the plaintiff and the defendant, and it appeared to
be forgotten that there was another person whose dearest
interests were at stake in this inquiry, namely, the un-
happy young lady, the wife of the plaintiff, to whom the
issue involved in the inquiry was one of the most fearful
character. To his client, a man bordering on the age of
70, married, and with a grown up family, and who had
hitherto enjoyed an unsullied reputation, lie need not say
the issue was almost equally fearful, and he must say
that in all his experience be had never known an attempt
to be made to establish guilt of this description
upon such evidence as had been adduced that day. The
defendant could not but feel that having such a charge
preferred against him was a heavy calamity ; but there
were other considerations which were felt to be of more
importance to him as a man of honour, and which must
come home to the heart of every man, whether counsel,own
jury, or judge, which affected him more than hilse
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interest—namely, the dreadful issue involved n
happy lady. The result of the fatal haztctalled a
trial, to her was whether she was to go forth to the
world branded as an adultsess • whether the once happy
Mary Tomlin, the daughter of a' man of wealth, respected
and beloved by all who knew her, should be thus branded
and consigned to contempt and disgrace—to a fate far
worse than death itself. He didt believe, however,
that when the jury had heard theevidence he should

The following witnesses were then examined :
The Rev. Stephen Fawcett said,—l am the rector of
Eaton Socon, in Bedfordshire, and a magistrate for that
county. The plaintiff is my brothei-in-law. I haVe
known him about 16 years. He was formerly an attorney,
practising at Peterborough. He is about 38 or 39 years
old. I married the Plaintiff to his wife on the 6th of
August, 1840. She was the daughter of a gentleman
named Tomlin, of large fortune, in Northa.mptoiishire,
and the owner of Fotheringay Castle. A sum of money
was given to the plaintiff upon the marriage, but no
settlement was made. Mr. Tomlin bought a place
called the Vineyard, at Peterborough, where the plain-
tiff and his wife resided. I used to visit them up to the
time of this affair. They appeared very happy, and to
be very kind to each other, and if the plaintiff erred. at
all it was on the score of indulgence. Two children
were the issue of the marriage. They were both girls ;
one is aged 12, and the other 10. The Dean of Peter-
borough and other persons of distinction used to visit
them. In the month of March the plaintiff made a
communication to sue with regard to the conduct of his
wife and Mr. Baldwin. He appeared excessively pained
and not able to control himself. I consulted other mem-
bers of the family, and the result of our advice was
given to the plaintiff. Mrs. Atkinson was directed by
her medical man to live as much near the seaside as
possible, and 'during- her- absence Mr. Atkinson con-
tinued in his bhsiness at Peterborough. .
• Cross-examined----I saw more ‘of the plaintiff and- his
wife for the first few years after their marriage-than sub-
sequently. I always considered them to be on very
friendly terms. I resided at a distance of 25 miles
from Peterborough, but I and my wife generally
stayed there, at the house of the plaintiff's father, for
more than a month every year, and I was then con-
stantly in the habit of seeing them. I never heard that
the marriage took place against the wishes of the lady's
family, but I know there was some misunderstanding
about a settlement. The plaintiff suggested something
to be introduced into the settlement to which Mr. Tom-
lin would not accede, and no settlement was con-
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siderable time, and that he passed a good deal of time
in the company of sporting men. I have seen them
out walking and in company together. I have seen the
lady's father at the plaintiff's house at Peterborough. I
do not know that the plaintiff's affairs became embar-
rassed after he lost the brewery. I have no reason to
think anything of the sort, but rather the contrary. He
was not in a state of poverty, certainly, during the years
1850, 1851, and 1852. I believe that he still has a very
comfortable income. I heard that Mrs. Atkinson got
into a bad state of health after the birth of the second
child, and that she went to the seaside, and during the
year 1852 I have no doubt that she was for many weeks
assay by herself. I never dined at the Vineyard when
the defendant was present in 1852. At that time lie
was a new acquaintance. In February, 1852, the de-
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but I never heard that he paid the whole of the expenses
of the establishment. I know that the plaintiff received
money from the defendant, but I understood that it was
pressed upon him by the defendant after he had refused.
The money, I understood, was to be invested in the
brewery. It was 1001. lam not aware that the de-
fendant was to receive interest for the money. I re-
member hearing of the plaintiff having to give up the
brewery, and that he requested Mr. Baldwin to get him
some public appointment.

Re:examined—l heard that the defendant solicited the
plaintiff to leave Peterborough and come with his wife
to London, where he promised to get him an appointment
through the influence of Lord Derby. I never heard
that the plaintiff was embarrassed. He had 23,0001.
invested in the brewery. He kept an open and a close
carriage, and Mrs. Atkinson continually rode out in
them. They were visited by all the elite of the neigh-
bourhood. I never heard of the plaintiff being charged
with any unkindness towards his wife. Mrs. Atkinson 's
father resided close to Ramsgate, at Dane-court, and she
used to visit him while she remained there.
Mr. James Anderton.—l am a solicitor, of New
Bridge-street, London, and was clerk with the plaintiff's
father 50 years ago, and I have known him from his
-childhood. T was present at his marriage. Mrs. At-
kinson is a lady of considerable personal attractions.
They appeared to live on the most affectionate terms. I
heard of their desiringto leave Peterborough, as it did not
agree with the health of the lady. There were other reasons,
such as disliking the place and the people. Mt% Atkin-
son took a warm part in politics. In consequence of
their wish, I endeavoured to obtain an appointment for
the plaintiff in London. I have seen letters written by
the lady to her husband, and they were all couched in
most affectionate terms. Some of the letters ;were
written as lately as March last.
Cross-examined.—My avocations were in London,
and I had not many opportunities of seeing them to-
gether.
Re-examined by Mr. BoviLL.—They appeared on all
occasions to be most affectionate, just as I have seen
you with your wife. (Laughter.)
James Hirah—l was coachman to be plaintiff for
nearly three years, and was at Dane-court when the
plaintiff and his wife went there in 1851. I used to take
Mrs. Atkinson to the residence of Mr. Humfrey at that
time, and I used to see Mr. Baldwin with her, and he
frequently visited at Dane-court after Mr. Atkinson had
gone home to Peterborough. I used to take letters from
her to Mr. Baldwin, and she told me to be sure not to
deliver them to any one else, and I was to bring him
back in the pony chaise to Dane-court. Mr. Baldwin
was stopping at some clubhouse at Ramsgate at the
time. He used to visit at the house of Mr. Humfrey.
Cross-examined.----Mr. Baldwin and Mrs. Atkinson
used to drive out almost every day at Ramsgate, while
Mr. Atkinson was there. He very seldom accompanied
them. Sometimes he walked on the pier while Mr.
Baldwin and Mrs. Atkinson was there.
James Cummins said,—l was footman to the plaintiff
aft er h e returned from Dane-court to Peterborough in 1851.
I remember seeing Mr. Baldwin very frequently at the
plaintiff's house, One summer evening I was ordered to
take the wine and dessert upon the lawn. Mr. Atkin-
son went out to the brewery, and I went into tho garden
to fetch the glasses, and as I was going past the draw-
ing-room door I heard a rustling, and Mrs. Atkinson
said, " Really, Mr. Baldwin, I saw a cricket ; but I
have not caught it." (A laugh.) Mrs. Atkinson was
stooping down, and Mr. Baldwin looked quite fatigued.
(Laughter.) I hoard nothing more, except that Mrs. At-
kinson said she was sorry she had not caught the cricket
and that she had disturbed Mr. Baldwin from his sleep.
Mr. Baldwin was " Wheezing and blowing." (Much
laughter.) I could not see the condition of the clothes
of either of the parties, as it was nearly dark. I have
heard Mr. Baldwin and Mrs. Atkinson kiss one another
when they parted.
Cross-examined—Mr. Atkinson was not in the house
when this occurred. He was generally absent the
greater part of the day, engaged in his business. I had
heard the sound of crickets in the room where Mr.
Baldwin and Mrs. Atkinson were, and, therefore, I did
not think it extraordinary that Mrs. Atkinson should
talk about a cricket. I did not tell anybody of my
suspicions at the time except the maidservants. (A
laugh.) I did not tell my master that I thought some-
thing wrong had occurred. The defendant was rather
asthmatical and used to wheeze a good deal. (Laugh.
ter.) Mrs. Atkinson had a silk dress on. I was in the
service of.the plaintiff about eight months. There was
no way to get to the lawn where the dessert had been
placed except by going through the drawing-room.
Re-examined—Mr. Atkinson came home to luncheon
and dinner. He and his wife appeared to be on very
affectionate terms.
Jane Hogben said—l am the wife of Stephen Hog-
ben, a boatman at Ramsgate. I was engaged to cook
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at the house where Mrs. Atkinson was staying,
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Nelson-crescent, in February last year. I first saw 51 •
Atkinson and he fetched his wife from another lodgt_r.
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Atkinson to look at the lodging. He engagresd.
named
bed-
room for himself near the one occupied byAMg
son. The wished him to take that
wu at this time.
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girl Atmkiend
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come to the house
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knee
stroking his head.
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sitting on a chair, and •
went into the drawingm-room,
htaknidn:ollnshwaawas
weianchanodth
(A laug ).).
knock at the door before I went in. Another time Mrs.
Atkinson was lying on the sofa and Mr. Baldwin was
sitting close by her, and I saw him draw his hand away
from her person. I heard something said about the
servants not knowing their place, which I suppose
alluded to my going into the room without knocking at
the door. One morning I got up early to let in the
sweep, and as I was going downstairs I saw Mr. Bald-
win come out of Mrs. Atkinson's bed-room. He had on
his dressing-gown and a cap, and I am sure he had no
mk anisneend thh
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dr
room a l t t laegtaiimn ,
aanndd
athen WreemlltaiinnitnogMtrhse. At
trousers on. He went into the drawing-room and re-
rea-
short time, he went into his own bed-room.
from all I saw Mr. Baldwin was not doing the Ithtihngoutghhatt
was right. I had reason to believe, upon one occasion
while Mr. Atkinson was away, that two persons had slept
in her bed, and on the same morning I saw that the de-
fendant's bed had been turned down but not slept in.
When Mr. Baldwin was absent, the little girl, the eldest
daughter, used to sleep with her mamma,
was there she slept in a spare room.
By Mr. Ballanti
May of nthe—e plrewsasentfiyn but when he
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were
matter in
made of me before that time. I had a few words with

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

PORTSMOUTH, AUGUST 4.

Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas Cochrane, K.C.8., Com-
mander-in-Chief at this port, returned from his tour of
the Channel Islands this morning, and rehoisted his flag
on board the Victory.
The Alban steam-vessel, in charge of Lieutenant Mey-
nel, arrived at Spithead this morning, from the West
India station. Having left on the sth of June, of course
her dates have been anticipated. The Imaum and Ber-
muda were at Port Royal when she sailed ; she arrived
at Havannah on the 11th of June, and sailed on the
20th ; the Buzzard and the Spanish squadron were there
at that time ; she arrived at Bermuda on the Ist., and
stilled on the 4th ult. The Rev. Francis Hanna.n, chap-
lain of the Imaum ; Mr. John White, gunner, and su-
pernumerary seamen from the West India squadron,
have been brought home in the Alban, which is ordered
to coal and be paid off at Woolwich, taking 30 supernu-
meraries to the eastward. She bad a dozen cases of yel-
low fever coming home, but only two of them mani-
fested any symptoms of virulence, and all got convales-
cent on the passage.

The Magicienne, 16, paddle-frigate, Captain Fisher ;
the Valorous, 16, paddle-frigate, Captain Buckle ' • and
the Vulture, 6, paddle-frigate, Captain Glasse, arrived
this morning from Plymouth, and joinel the fleet.
The Tribune, 30, screw-frigate, Captain the Hon. S.
T. Carnegie, arrived at Spithead this afternoon from
Sheerness, and also joined the fleet.
The Avon steam-tender, Master-Commander Veitch,
arrived this morning from Devonport, with supernume-
raries for this port, and left on her return, after dis-
charging them
The Blenheim, 60, screw-ship, Captain Henderson
C. 8., which left Kingstown for Spithead on Thursday
last, the 28th ult., has put in at Pembroke, to see if she
can render any assistance to the unfortunate Caesar.

PLYMOUTH, AUGUST 4.

Her Majesty'sap in steam-frigates
nd Vulture,i\iagiciC eanpn tea, Captain
Captain Glasse;
Valorous, Captain
Fisher, left the Sound at 4.30 p.m. yesterday to join
the fleet at Spithead.
The Ter,P)le steam-frigate, Captain M'Cleverty, sailed
yesterday morning for Falmouth to procure seamen.
The St. Jean d'Acre screw steam-ship, 101, Captain
the Hon. Henry Keppel, and the Sybille frigate, 40,
Captain the Hon. C. G. Elliot, will this day be placed
alongside their hulks in Hamoaze to receive their re-
spective crews, with their stores and mess utensils.
The Madagascar frigate has been fitted as a store
depot, and will be masted to-day. She is intended for
service on the South American station.

SHERNESS, AUG. 3.
The Cyclops, 6, paddle-wheel steam-sloop, arrived
here yesterday from Woolwich and Messrs. Penn's fac-
tory, having on board boilers, &c., for the Royal George,
120, screw steam-ship. The Cyclops will be taken into
the basin to-morrow for the purpose of using the mast-
ing sheers to tranship the boilers to the Royal George.
The Tribune, 30, screw steam-frigate, Captain the
Hon. S. T. Carnegie, was inspected yesterday by the
port officers, and also by the professional officers of the
yard ; the crew were paid their advance, and at 11 30
a.m.lthis day, she left Black Stakes, under steam power,
for Spithead. On passing the flag-ship she saluted the
flag, which was immediately returned. Mr. Dimon,
inspector of steam machinery afloat, Mr. Sherriff and
Mr. Kittoe, from the factory of Messrs. Maudslay and
Field, have proceeded in her for the purpose of ascer-
taining her actual rate of speed under steam power.
Active preparations are going on here for the building
of a sailor's home on a piece of ground opposite and
close to the new pier in this town. It has been most
cheerfully and warmly advocated by the port and civil
officers in these departments, and there is not the least
doubt of its being immediately carried out.

WOOLWICH, AUG. 4.
ATPOINTMENTS.
Rear-Admiral David Price, to be Commander-in-
Chief on the Pacific station, in the room of Rear-Admi-
ral Fairfax Moresby, C. 8., in the command at that
station since August 21, 1850.
Lieutenants—Henry B. Woollcombe (1853), recently
promoted from mate of the Retribution steam-frigate, to
the Arrogant, 47, screw steam-rigate, at Portsmouth ;
Charles J. Didham (1846), from the Arrogant screw
steam-frigate, to the Plumper screw steamsloop, at
Portsmouth ; James S. Twysden (1853), to the Plumper,
Francis S. Dalison (1853), recently promoted from mate
of theßritannia,l2o,at Besika Bay, to the Philomel,
8, sloop, at Devonport.
Paymaster Thomas Taylor Wise (1851), to the
Plumper, 9, screw steam-sloop, at Portsmouth.
Mates----Marcus P. Costello (1852), to the Plumper ;
Edward T. Nott (1851), recently serving in the Hastings,
72, to the Queen, 116, at Devonport.
Midshipman Charles Hastie, to the Tribune, 30, screw•
steam-frigate, at Portsmouth.