The Sun.
London, England, 1849-07-25 00:00:00

LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENING, JULY 25, 1849.

me. It commenced four or five years ago. It was in
this room (the plaintiff's parlour). At that time he said
he wished the flash might drop off his bones if he ever
left rne. He has said so several times I swear that I
never had connexion with any man besides the defen-
dant. I was delivered of a male child on the Ist of
February last. The defendant was the father of that
child. I had been two months in the family way before
I discovered it. I did not at first tell him my condition;
I was half gone before I told him. I then pressed him to
marry me, but he only laughed at me, and then told me
plainly he should never have me. In the middle of my
pregnancy my mother sent for the defendant, and my
sister wrote to him. He came to our house, and I
asked him to marry me, but he laughed and said he
li
would not, but that he would provide for the child. He
said he would not pay a weekly sum; he was a gentle-
man, and would pay all together, but he did not say how
much. His brother Thomas said the defendant would
give 5/. to buy baby's clothes, but I refused to have it.
The defendant never gave me any money in his life. I
never had occasion to call in a doctor before my confine-
ment. The child of which I was delivered died a week
ago yesterday."
Being cross-examined she said—"l bad first a bad
cough twelve months since. When the defendant has
come to our house I have sometimes asked him to stop,
and he made vary free. I have asked him to take ree
fresh talent, and when he was not asked ho would fetch
it himself. I used to walk with him. I have taken
many a one with him. The last intercourse I had with
him was about June or July last. When he came after
my mother sent for him, I spoke to him about his paying
addresses to a Miss Wood. It was then be laughed at
me. My father keeps a beer-house. Other people came
besides the defendant. There was a person named
Smith, a railway clerk. He did not come oftener than
others. I went with a party to Wolverhampton. We
went to the theatre. Smith was one of the party. I
have called at Smith's lodgings. In 1848 I went to see
a Mrs. Munk at Gloucester. I did not see Smith there.
I went to see him before I went to Gloucester. He was
then very ill. He never paid his addresses to me. I
never had any connexion with him, and I was in the
family way when I first knew him. I knew a person
named Mark Bromley. I never saw him at Wednesbury
wake. I have heard of Tinker Bess. I have never seen
her with my father, and do not know that he has had an
illegitimate child by her. I know a Mr. Amphlett. He
never talked to me about my conduct with the defendant
and other young men. The first time the defendant
promised me marriage was two or three years ago. It
was after I had had intercourse with him he told me to
get my wedding-clothes ready."
Being re-examined--" When my father first opened a
beer-shop it was to supply his own men. He had then
between 200 and 300. He has not so many new. He
gets coal by royalty."
Eliza Newman Emma Newman (daughters of the
plaintiff), and other witnesses, then gave evidence cor-
roborative of Mahala Newman's deposition, and said
they attributed her death, in a great measure, to the
shame she felt for her seduction, and her grief at the
defendant's conduct towards her.

Mr. Sergeant TALFOURD addressed the jury for the
defendant, and called Dr. Eccles, of Birmingham, who
deposed that in May last he was required by the de-
fendant's solicitor to visit Mabala Newman, to ascertain
the state of her health. He found her far gone in con-
sumption, and attributed her death to that cause only,
and not at all to her seduction and pregnancy.
A brother of the defendant proved that when the de-
fendant was sent for to the plaintiff's house, he went
with him; that when his brother was told of Mahala's
pregnancy, he said he had had nothing to do with it, and
would have nothing to do with it; and that nothing was
sail about providing for the child, or finding clothes for
it, or about his brother being a gentleman and paying all
together.
Another brother of the defendant proved that all the
property he had was 8001.
A witness named Amphlett, a retail brewer, deposed
that he knew the plaintiff and his family well, and that
he had spoken to Mahala Newman about her proceed-
ings with young men. He also said that he was present
with the plaintiff and his daughter Mahala, and others,
when a woman named Tinker Bess was spoken of. The
witness then deposed to a grossly indecent observation
which he said Mahala made respecting her father's illicit
intercourse with Tinker Bess and other women, and that
the plaintiff replied, " Ha ! ha ! hark at my wench !
what foolishness she is saying."
A witness named Berfoot deposed that he had intro.
duced a fellow clerk named Smith to the plaintiff's fa-
mily; that Smith subsequently paid attentions to Ma-
hale, and on one occasion, when she went to Wolver-
hampton Theatre with him, sat on his knee in the
boxes, and behaved so improperly that the people in the
gallery cried out to them.
On cross-examination, this witness admitted he had
been accused of embezzlement, but said the matter had
been compromised.
Other witnesses deposed that great intimacy existed
between Mahala and Smith, and that she had showed

them dresses, and told them she was preparing for her
marriage with him.
A witness named Monk deposed that Smith came to
visit his wife, to whom he was related, at Gloucester,
and that Mahala Newman came there at the same time
—that he had seen her sit on Smith's knee, and had seen
Smith kiss her, and that he understood they were en-
gaged to be married.
Other witnesses were called, who deposed to immoral
conduct and language by the plaintiff and his family.
Mr. WIIATELEY having replied,
Mr. Baron ROLFE summed up the evidence, and
The jury then returned a verdict for the plaintiff.
Damages, 751.

HUNGARY and the HUNGARIANS

TO THE EDITOTi OF THE SUN.

SlR,—Hitherto the agents of Kossuth's Government,
more zealous than able, have given a colouring to the
affairs of Hungary which they have not, awl ought not
to have. With your permission I will endeavour to
elucidate what has, until now, been considered detri-
mental to the cause of the Hungarians, which has
divided public opinion in England, which has served as
an argument to the opponents of the cause, and which I
alluded to in my letter of the 17th instant.
It is generally accredited, that the intention of Kos-
suth, should the war prove favourable to his cause, is to
proclaim a Republic in Hungary! Nothing can be more
erroneous than this belief. Kossuth has no other pre-
tension than to preserve the constitutional privileges of
his couutry. Far from being a republican, he reproaches
Austria, on the contrary, with having provoked the
Hungarian revolution. Kossuth is decidedly a man of
tradition; he has never repudiated the constitutional
sovereignty of the Emperor; his views, as well as those
of his Government, are patriotic; and, if I am well in-
formed—and I have every reason to believe that I am so—
at this moment intelligent and trusted friends of the
Hungarian Government are charged to make clear to
Lord Palmerston the present position, the political views,
and the ulterior intewions of its chief, if left unaided by
the neutral Powers. Kossuth's sole object, as I have
before stated, is to preserve the traditional constitntion
of Hungary. The contest that he now sustains is not
republican; and as a proof of this I will cite a passage
of a discourse he pronounced recently:--" It will be the
happiest day of my life," he said, " when a liberal Prince
shall come to govern constitutionally in the name
of Austria our beautiful and brave country, and when I
can emigrate to the United States, assured of her con-
quered liberties and repose, over the old policy of Met-
ternich?'
I now come to the second subject of my letter, and the
most important, as it has already compromised the diplo-
macy of Lord Palmerston, and must cause the greatest
disasters if not resolutely attacked by our Foreign Mi-
nister.lt was the right and the duty of Kossuth to protest
against the armed intervention of Russia in the affairs of
Hungary, for the reason that no serious pretext has been
given by his Government for such a step on the part of
the Czar. He repulses all idea that the cause of Hun-
gary is mixed up with the revolution of Poland and
Germany. The Poles who have aided in the war, and
whose services, militarily speaking, would not be refused,
are but soldiers of fortune, and have no political in-
fluence; moreover, the Hungarians are more Russian
than Austrian, and so far from being hostile to the for-
mer, if left to choose, would prefer to be incorporated
with the empire of Russia than surrender themselves to
the house of Hapsburg. As well may it be said that
Spain might have considered it a casus belli, or a reason
for an intervention, the presence in that country of the
legionary troops under the command of General Sir De
Ltcy Evans! Is the Hungarian nation responsible for
the bontades in the proclamation of Bem and of Dem-
binski? Or that some Hungarian delegates made com-
mon cause, in words only, with the Polish revolu-
tionists! No, the Government of Kossuth neither
counselled or approved the one or the other. Thus Eng-
land and France have the right to protest energetically
against the intervention of Russia, the Hungarian na-
tion having nothing to reproach itself with contrary to
the interests, the prerogatives, or the character of the
government of the Czar.
In my next letter I will point out the consequences
that must result should Russia persist in this most un-
just war, unless, indeed, Lord Palmerston shall decide
to interfere diplomatically to put an end to it, and it be
not too late. W.
Brussels, July 21st, 1849.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.
SIR,—I beg leave to enclose you a Post-office order for
lOs. 6d., for the Hungarian Hussars; and were it in my
power to send you as many pounds as I send shillings, I
should feel honoured by such an opportunity to do so.
Wishing health and vigour to those brave fellows, and
success eminent to their countrymen engaged in so dis
proportionate a struggle (but I call to mind Marathon
and Salamis, and despair not), and thanking you, Sir, for
your staunch advocacy of their noble cause, I subscribe
myself, your obedient and grateful servant,
ROBERT ELLIS, Surgeon.
4, Polston's Parade, Bristol, July 24,1349.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.
SIR,—I enclose five shillings, and bem you to hand
them to the Committee employed in assisting the refugee
Hungarian Hussars, as the subscription of a " Canny
Scot."
I am sure that the present struggle of Hungary with
Austria and Russia must forcibly remind all true Scotch-
men of the days of the " wight Wallace," and—
" At Wallace's name, what Scottish blood
But boils up in a springtide flood ?
Oft have our fearless fathers strode
By Wallace's side,
Still pressing onward red-wat shod,
Or glorious died."
Wallace, and " the Bruce of Bannockburn" saved their
country from the oppressor, and though hundreds of
years havepassed on since they died, the influence of their
work still survives. Our ancient oppressors have be-
come inseparable brethren, and our fatherland shares in
the renown of England. Animated by the feelings
with which the recollection of these things fill the soul,
we cannot but rejoice at every successful blow dealt
by the Magyars oa the heads of their oppressors . We
cannot but hope and pray to God that their armies may
continue to " stand a wall of fire around their much
loved land," and preserve its ancient liberty and glory
for the generations to come. So shall those generations
cherish the memory of the hero whose breath has
kindled and blown that fire, till now it shines out and
attracts the eyes of all Europe. Thou brave Kossuth !
the story of thy life shall, in times to come, be inter-
woven with the lessons of boyhood, and the recognition
of thy worth shall be a psalm and a song.
I am, Sir, &c.,
Glasgow, July 23, 1849.

G. P.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.
SIR,—I have great pleasure in handing to you, on be-
half of the Hungarians, the enclosed amount of 51. 55.,
the result of a shilling subscription, which was no sooner
suggested than immediately responded to, as expressive
of heartfelt British sympathy for the noble and brave
men of Hungary, who are now fighting not only for
their own independence and liberties, but, probably, for
the whole of Southern Europe, against the northern
despot of Russia; and what right-minded Englishman
is there that does not breathe a fervent prayer for the
stretching forth of the arm of Omnipotence in defence of
the Hungarians against the sway of despotic cruelties?
It is to be regrettei that the meeting, called yester-
day at the London Tavern, was not held in some more
spacious place, for if the place had been five times as
large it would have been filled; and it supplies a happy
evidence that England is with the Hungarians, and your
numerous readers feel much pleasure in your able and
persevering advocacy in their cause.—l am, Sir, your
obedient servant,

A FRIEND TO HUNGARY.
Islington, July 24, 1849.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.
SIAM I am one of a numerous and increasing party
in this country, who consider that law-reform can alone
prevent us from imitating our continental neighbours.
Hitherto tranquillity has been preserved by the extreme
popularity of the Queen, but there is a growing deter-
mination to have our laws made intelligible, equal, and
leas costly, let the consequences in the attainment be
what they may. At the present York assizss an indict•
ment was preferred against a young man, whose friends
are both rich and respectable, and the grand jury very
properly ignored the bill, because the principal wit-
nesses who gave their evidence before the committing
magistrates here were not taken before the grand jury
at York. If the practice of suppressing evidence before
grand juries, to favour influential criminals, be per-
severed in, the law will soon be as little respected in
England as it is in Ireland, and will tend to confirm a
very prevailing impression, that the laws are purposely
made expensive and incomprehensible for the advantage
of the profession and wealthy persons who transgress
them.
I cannot think the black case to which I have alluded
can remain uninvestigated, but we shall see.
Your obedient servant,
Hull, July 21, 1849. A REFORMER.

THE PENINSULAR MAIL.
SOUTHAMPTON, JULY 24.—The. Peninsular and Ori-
ental Company's steam ship Pacha, Captain J. Weeks,
arrived here this day, and landed mails from the follow-
ing places and dates, in charge of Lieut. Wm. Perase
Newenham, Admiralty agent:—
The freight of the Pacha consists of a quantity of spe-
cie, ten bullocks, one horse, some bales of silk, oranges,
lemons, &c.
During the homeward voyage of the Pacha she ex-
perienced moderate head winds, with 'some fogs, from
Gibraltar to Lisbon, and very fine weather same time.
Fine weather on to Vigo; fresh head winds and fine on
thence for a short time, ;hen fair and fresh to Ushant;
moderate variable and light winds, with rain, passing
Ushant into the Channel.
DATES OF SAlLlNG.—Gibraltar, July 15, 7.20 P.M. ;
Cadiz, ,Tuly 16, 10.30 A.M.; Lisbon, July 19, 8.30 A M. ;
Oporto, July 20, 9.15 A.M.; Vigo, July 21, 8.30 A.M.
STATIONS OF HER. MAJESTY'S SHIPS.—JuIy 15, at
Gibraltar, her Majesty's ship Arrogant (steam-frigate),
arrived on the 14th; ditto, Janus (steam-ship). July
18, at Lisbon, the 131azer (steam ship), from the Coast
of Africa.
SHIPS OBSERVED ON THE VOYAGE.—JuIy 11, the
Iberia, C.S.P., homeward bound, off the Corrobedos
(Ficisterre); July 19', the Vesuvio, Oporto packet, from
Lisbon, left with us for Oporto; July 21, at "Vigo, the
Montrose, C.S.P., outward bound.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.—The Queen's box, au
her Majesty's Theatre, was yesterday evening occupied
by Viscount and Viscountess Canning, the Marquis and
Marchioness of Clanricarde, Lady Emily de Burgh, the
Viscount Lascelles, apd the Viscount Dunkellin. -Her
Majesty the Queen Dowager's box was occupied by the
Honourable William Ashley and Mrs. Ashley, Colonel
and Mrs. Cornwall and party. Amongst the visitors
were his Grace the Duke of Wellington, the Duke of
Devonshire, the Duke and Duchess of Cleveland and
Lady Augusta Ponlet, the'llarquis and Marchioness of
Worcester, the Marchioness of Bristol, his Excellency
the Austrian Minister and the Countess Colllloredo, his
Excellency the Swedish Minister, his
the Prussian
Exceency the
Neapolitan Ambassador, Ms Excellency
Minister, the Baroness Bunsen and Madlle. Bunsen, his
J -
Excellency
.the Hanoverian ;,Minister, his Excellency the
Belgian Minister and Madame Van der Weyer, M. de
Berg, the Baron Koller, Chevalier Drouet, Count de
Barke, the Countess of Harrington and Lady
hope, the Earl of Scarborough, the Earl and
Countess of
Malmesbury, the Earl of Falmouth, the Earl of Lonsdale,
the Earl and Couutes3 of Chesterfield,

TO THE SECRETARY OF THE
METROPOLITAN REFORM ASSOCIATION.
Sir,—Since the debate of the 21st, so much attention•
has been attracted to the Hungarian question, that the
most useful course is to endeavour to set down some of
the strung points to be insisted on, in any future discus-
sions either in Parliament or public meetings.
One of the first is, that there is no doubt that Austria
has overstepped her own line of constitutional obligation.
But breach of compact releases others. Austria then by
injuring Hungary, has given Hungary the right to esta-
blish independence if she can.
What is it we mean, when we say, has given the right?
What is this called right? It means that it is con
sonant with what experience has shown to be for the
good of mankind in like cases, that Hungary shoule
take a certain course, and be supported in it. Nearly all
of national independence and public freedom, has come
through a course of this kind at some time taken. We
are fo►lowing the orderly course of human improvement,
in favouring so far as we are able the renewal of the
process.
The Ministers spoke out well. But on one point e
question may be proposed, for dwelling on her( after. The
Minister for Foreig❑ Affairs says, it is of high import
lance to maintain the power of Austria, as a counterpois,
to Russia, or in other words as the means of preventing
Russian interference with the West of Europe. gees)
hereon, why Hungary will not do as well? especially if
Austria invites Russian interference, which Hungary
certainly Si ill not.
Looking then at Europe with the eye of what our
fathers used to call a statesman, can any man whose
heart is in the spread and confirmation of liberal insti-
tutions, doubt of the enormous gain it would be to civi-
lized mankind, if instead of cockering up Austria to
coquette with Russia and invite its interference, we saw
the right and left of the European line, flanked by an
independent Hungary and Poland, holding the advanced
posts of civilization, and leaning on the support of the
older nations behind? Put by the side of this, the dread
of routine diplomatists, of what they call " weakening
Austria;" a terror which being examined resolves itself
into a fear of the dislocation of ambassadorial arrange-
ments, and of the frown an attache might read oa the
countenance of some Hyperborean princess.
On Thursday the 23d, there was a contest on Steeple-
chasing, in Committee on the Cruelty to Animals Bill,
which ended in declining the introduction of any special
clause, by a majority of 58 against 50. The reason
which weighed with many of the opposers of the clause,
undoubtedly was, that it would endanger the passing of
the Bill, and that there was in the Bill wherewithal to
act against steeple-chasing if it grew into a public evil,
without it.
On Tuesday Lord Ashley brought forward his motion
for assistance to Emigration from Ragged Schools. There
is more in the question than the opposite side is disposed
to allow. It is plain we are fast approaching a time when,
if something effectual is not done, our crime and our
dirt will run away with us. Criminals and pestilence
must be diluted by dispersion. It is no answer to say•
we might spend our money on more amiable objects.
It is to aid ourselves that the expense is gone to
When a man is hanged a considerable expense falls on the
county; but it is not because we love him that this ex-
pense is gone to, but from some idea of public necessity.
On the whole, the subject had not the hearing it de-
served. I am, Sir, your obedient servant,
AN OLD REFORMER.
London, July 25, 1849.