The Sun.
London, England, 1854-11-17 00:00:00

THE STOCKTON AFFILIATION CASE.

YORK, THURSDAY.
MISS JONES v. PRIEST SINGLETON.—RE-
FUSAL OF THE DEFENDANT TO APPEAR.
It will probably be remembered that when this came
was dismissed by the magistrates at Stockton-upon-Tees
in September last, Mr. Trevor, of Gainsborougb, Miss
Jones's legal adviser, intimated his determination to re-
new the application for an order in bastardy against the
rev. defendant before another tribunal. Accordingly
Priest Singleton has been summoned to appear before
the magistrates sitting in petty sessions at Northaller-
ton, and the case came on for hearing at the court-house
there on Wednesday last.

Mr. Trevor again appeared in support of the applica-
tion, and the defendant was represented by Mr. Dears-
ley, instructed by Mr. Dodds, of Stockton. The de-
fendant not appearing perionally, the service of the sum-
mons on the 4th inst. was proved.
Miss Jones repeated her evidence, and was severely
cross-examined on some new matters introduced on this
occasion, but her testimony remained unshaken.
Dr. Whiteside, of Stockton, who attended Miss Jones
at her confinement, proved that this was her first child,
and gave other corroborative testimony. The child, he
considered, bore a resemblance to Mr. Singleton.
Miss Jones—A resemblance ! It is kimself. (Laugh-
ter and applause.)
Mrs. Coulson, washerwoman, gave corroborative tes-
timony of a delicate nature.
Tie next witness was Mr. John Smith, of Stockton,
ironmonger, who confirmed Miss Jones's testimony in
some particulars, and spoke to her propriety of de-
meanour. He is a member of Mr. Singleton's congrega-
tion, and an intimate friend of his.
Mr. Trevor then called Mr. Singleton, but his reve-
rence did not answer, upon which Mr. Trevor applied
for a subpoena to compel him to appear. (Lend ap-
plause.)
Mr. Dearsley said Mr. Singleton did not appear, by
his advice.

Mr. Trevor--Why it was stated by Mr. Dodds, his
attorney, when he was asked for before, that he would
be here by the 20 minutes to 2 train. (Laughter.)
Mr. Dearsley—You have had one opportunity of ask-
ing him about this matter.
Mr. Trevor—Yes, and if he comes again I shall ask
him a great deal more. (Laughter and applause.)
The Chairman thought Mr. Singleton ought t• ap-
pear, as there was additional evidence this time.
Mr. Dearsley would bow to the bench, but really Mr.
Trevor bad put such insulting questions to Mr. Singleton.
Mr. Trevor—Were they as bad as these you put to
Miss Jones ? (Applause.)
Mr. Dearsley—After a long and severe cross-exami-
nation, Mr. Trevor asked Mr. Singleton, "If all you
have now said be false, can you not receive absolution
for it to-morrow ?"

Mr. Trevor—Yes ; and he declined to answer as
question. (Hear, and laughter.)
Mr. Dearsley would not consent to his client being
hawked about the country in this way.
• Mr. Trevor—But he must go wherever a subpoana
calls him, like every other man. (Applause.)
The Chairman repeated that Mr. Mingleton ought to
appear.

Mr. Dearsley would re consider his advice, and per-
haps withdraw it, int he would not pledge himself.
Mr. Trevor—Then, if there is to be any doubt about
it, I ask the Court to issue a warrant for his apprehen-
sion. (Renewed applause.)
Mr. Dearsley said the Court could not do so, and,
after some wranglinc, on this point, he said, " Well, I
will do this—l think as at preseat advised." (Cries of
"Ah," and rears of laughter.)
The Chairman remarked that Mr. Singleton had been
seen in Northallerton that morning.
_ _

Mr. Dearsley—l said to him, you shall be there, but
my advice is do not go into the box.
Mr. Trevor—The most prudent advice you could give
him.

Mr. Dearsley at last gave an undertaking that-Mr.
Singleton should appear on Saturday, if the further in-
quiry were adjourned till that day, but he could not
pledge himself that he should be a witness.
Mr. Trevor—Only bring him here, we will soon make
a witness of him. (Applause and laughter.)
It was suggested that the court-house would be
wanted on Saturday for the county court, and
Mr. Dearsley thought they would be better in a
smaller room), as they would then get rid of some of the
present noisy audience. (Laughter.)
We may here state that the excitement was very great.
The chairman over and over again called the spectators
to order, but it was useless, particularly towards the con-
clusion, when tke audience became quite uncontrollable,
and laughed, applauded, and hissed alternately, as they
seemed to think the proceedings required.
Ultimately the inquiry was adjourned till Saturday,
when Mr. Dearsley said the defendant should be there.
There was some mention in the course of the proceed-
ings as to an order being made upon the defendant, and
Mr. Dearsley stated that if one were made he should
appeal.

CRYSTAL PALACE, Nov: 16 (SHILLING DAY).—Ad-
mission at tho doors, 941 ; admission by season tickets,
159. Total, 1,110.
MOLLE. RACHEL.—It will be remembered that the
Civil Tribunal recently decided, in an action brought by
M. Lcgoui76, that Mille. Rachel should ro:7,uinc the re-
hearsals of a tragedy called "M6doe," written by that
gentleman, and accepted by her. In virtue of this deci-
' sien M. Legouv&s called on the administration of the
Thatre Francais to fix a time for commencing the re-
hearsals ; but M. Houssaye, the director, refused to
name any day. Accordingly yesterday M. Legouv6
summoned M. Houssaye before the Civil Tribunal to
show cause for his refusal. The advocate of the theatre
asked for a postponement fur a week, but M. Legouvd's
advocate insisted that the case should be gone into at
once. The tribunal fixed the hearing for Friday.—Paris
Payer.