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ECCLESIASTICAL OOURTS.

Mr. BOUVERIE postponed his motion relating to the
Ecclesiastical 'Courts till ;titer East€r.
WASTE LANDS OF IRELAND.
Mr. F. FRENCH then rose to bring forward his motion
for leave to introduce a Bill to facilitate the reclamation
of Waste Lands in Ireland, and said the time had come
when that House must attend to the hitt rests of Ireland,
the time had come v. hen the people of that country
would take no excuse for any neglect of their
wants, and he therefore trusted the House would
indulge him wish its attention while he pointed
out a plan by which much of the misery and suffering
of Ireland might be mitigated.—(Hear, hear.) At the
present moment there were upwards of half a million
of agricultural labourers out of employ in Ireland,
and if they did not adopt some such a measure
as the one he was now about to propose, how they were
to find employment for this large multitude. Emigration
could not be resorted to, for the people were not
disposed to emigrate, nor would the inha-
bitants of the British colonies receive them
if they were. What better course could be adoptet
under these circumstances, than by doing what had
already been done in this country to a large extent,
namely, setting the unemployed to reclaim the waste
lands? All the Committee that had been appointed to
inquire into the matter had agreed in opinion that the
greatest good could not fail to result from the reclama-
tion of waste lands. The Committee of 1830 stated
that 5,000,000 sf these lands might be profitably re-
claimed. It had been stated that bog land which was
reclaimed would, after a given time, return to its original
state ; this had been proved by practical experience not
only in Ireland but in Sweden and other parts of Europe.
Such a measure as this would prove of the greatest
advantage—it would reduce the rates and save the
property of the country; and, in order to see
that the money to be voted was properly ex-
pended, a central Commission should be appointed to
superintend the expenditure in the different localities
As an indivividual Member, he had no power to provide
by his Bill for the raising new rates, but he proposed to
establish two unpaid Commissions, who should be added
to the Board of Works, and that the funds to be raised for
carrying on their operations should be provided by the
Chancellor of the Exchequer, advancing money to the
counties upon the same terms and same principles that
the Russian Government advanced money to their land-
banks. The establishment of such land-banks in Ireland
would prove of great benefit to the people, while it would
avoid the necessity of making any demands upon the
public Exchequer. Without, therefore, troubling the
House any longer, he begged to move for leave to intro-
duce the Bill of which be had given notice.—(Hear.)
Mr. P. SCROPE sympathised with the views of the
I Hon. Gentleman who had brought forward the subject,
and he had great pleasure in seconding the motion.
Blready Committees of the House bad recom-
mended a similar proposal, and had Government
in 1846 employed the starving people upon the waste
lands, the effect would have been the preservation of
many lives, the raising of large sums of money to this
country, and the improvement of the condition of the
Irish people.
(LEFT SPEAKING.)

TATTERSALL'S-TI-11S EVENING.
Six O'CLOCK.
METROPOLITAN HANDICAP.
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8 to 1 agst Cracow
8 to 1 apt Rat-trap
10 to 1 agst Tufthunter
11 to 1 agst Glen Saddel
12 to 1 agst Lady Wildair
12 to 1 agst Maid of Lyme
14 to 1 agst Snuff-box
20 to 1 agst Walmgate Bar Without
20 to 1 agst Remembrance
25 to I agst Inheritress
30 to 1 agst Bacchanalian
40 to 1 agst Moscow
2,000 GUINEAS STAKES.
2 to 1 on the field
CHESTER CUP.
18 to 1 agst War Eagle
DERBY.
10 to 1 agst Springy Jack
10 to 1 agst Glendower
11 to 1 agst Surplice
15 to 1 agst Loadstone
40 to I agst The Fowler
40 to 1 agst Eagle's Plume
40 to 1 agst Sesostris

LAW INTELLIGENCE.
COURT OF BANKRUPTCY, April 5.
(Before Mr. Commissioner FONBLANQUE.)
IN RE JOSEPH WILLIAAIS.

The bankrupt, the late proprietor of concert and
billiard-rooms in the Westminster-bridge-road, applied
for his certificate.

Mr. Duncan appeared for the bankrupt, and Mr. Bag-
ley opposed on behalf of Mr. Batten, and another cre-
ditor, named Day, a carpenter.
It appeared by the balance-sheet, which embraced a
period of about four years, that the debts were 2,1361.,
and nothing has been yet realised to meet this amount of
debt The profits amounted to 3,1601, and trade ex-
penses 3,554/. ; private 4751., and losses 4811. It further
appeared that this was the bankrupt's own petition, and
that the case was before the Court in February last,
when it was adjourned to this day, in order that a nego-
tiation should be entered into between the assignees of
this estate and a Mr. Smith, which was supposed to be
very beneficial for the creditors, he (Smith) having
swept away the whole of the bankrupt's property, it
having been assigned to him, he having also been
in possession of a warrant of attorney since the year
1842 and a bill of sale in 1843, but that had been ineffec-
tual. It was next alleged that the bankrupt had volun-
tarily transferred wine and spirit licenses, which were of
great value in the vicinity within which the business was
carried on, to Smith, and after the bankrupt had ex-
pended 3,0971. in the alteration of these premises, and it
being expected that the Westminster-bridge Company
would take the house, and pay a large amount for it, all
his interest in it (one half) was also transferred to
Smith. The charge of Mr. Batten was, that having
been employed by the bankrupt to do certain pewterer's
work, and stating that he (the bankrupt) was a " ready
money man," he gave a bill for two months, which was
never paid.
Witnesses having been examined at some length,

His HONOUR said, he considered that it would be getter
to adjourn the case, in order to ascertain whether Mr.
Smith would give up that property, or part of it, for the
benefit of the creditors, and therefore it would be useless
for the Learned Counsel to reply.
Ultimately the case was adjourned till November next.
Protection was granted.
IN RE WILLIAM RAY.

The bankrupt, described as of Rolls'•buildings, Fetter-
lane, coal merchant, applied for his certificate. The
balance-sheet embraced a period of three years, and
showed that the bar.krupt had commenced business with
a capital of 1,700/., and now owed 8781., to meet which
the assets were stated to be, good debts 5311., and doubt-
ful 500/. The profits amounted to 8321.; the trade ex-
penses being 6421., domestic 6241., and losses 1,7431.
His HONOUR suspended the certificate for six months,
on the ground of improper book-keeping and extravagant
expenditure.
Protection was granted.

IN RE STAPLETON AND CO.
These bankrupts, described as of Whitefriars, sca-
vengers, came up to pass their adjourned last exa-
mination.

No opposition was offered, and the bankrupts passed.

CITY SMALL DEBTS COURT, April 5.
(Bel ore E. B ULLOCK,. Esq.)
COLE V. DINGLEY.
The plaintiff in this action is the secretary of the Me-
tropolitan Benefit Society's Asylum Fund, and claimed
the balance of an account for theatrical tickets delivered
to the defendant.
The plaintiff said that the society took a benefit at
the Victoria Theatre in 1846, and the defendant, who
was one of the committee, requested to have some
tickets left him for sale or return, and he sold some and
kept the rest.
'the Learned JUDGE asked whether the society was
enrolled, or was undt4 Act of Parliraient or Charter ?
The plaintiff replied in the negative; it Ras a friendly
society, and be com.idcred did not require enrolment.
The Learned JUDGE SSA it must be shown that the
plaintiff, as secretary, had a right to sue.
The plaintiff said the defendant, as one of the com-
mittee, must have been well aware that he
(plaintiff) had
the tickets to deliver out, and was answerable for them,
and be, in fact, took the house for the night.
The Learned JUDGE said, although it might appear
hard to nonsuit in such a case, the plaintiff had not
shown his right, and must be nonsuited.
LAFOREST V. CATCIIPOLE.
The plaintiff in this action is a tavern-keeper in the
City, and defendant a solicitor. The action was
brought to recover the sum of 3/. 17s. fur wine,
spirits, &c.
The defendant did not appear, but
The Learned JUDGE said he reuQt strike out the items
As the law was so strict on point,
liconsect victuallers ought to get paid at the time.
The plaintiff said that was next to impossible.
A. verdict was given for the plaintiff,

ASSIZE INTELLIGENCE.
11011 IE CI RCUlT.—Kingston, April 4.
(Before Lord DENMAN and a Special Jury.)
THE QUEEN V. MITCHELL.

This was an indictment for an assault upon some
officers of the Queen's Bench Priion, in the execution of
their duty.
Sergeant Shoe and Mr. Ballantine were for the prose-
cution.

The defendant, who is a lady-like, middle-aged per-
son, conducted her own case.
This prosecution arose out of some proceedings taken
against a prisoner in the Queen's Bench, named Her-
ring., the circumstances connected with which have been
frequently before the public. It appeared that upon the
flay in question the person referred to was taken upon
a habeas to the Bail Court, and- on his being brought
back in a cab it was alleged that the defendant placed
herself in the way of the officers, and obstructed them.
The defendant conducted her own ease with a good deal
of skill, and occasioaed much amusement in the Court
by the ingenious manner in which she cross-examined
the witnesses, and objected to questions being put by
Mr. Sergeant Shee for the prosecution.
The defendant, at the close of the case against her,
addressed the jury, and called witnesses to show that
she did not commit the acts imputed to her.
The jury returned a verdict of Not Guilty.
CHADWICK V. ARCHER.

This wa3 also a special jury case.
Sergeant Shoe and another Learned Gentleman were
for the plaintiff, and Sergeant Channel' for the do-
fendan t

This was an action for libel. The plaintiff was the
Chairman of the North Wales Railway Company, and
the defendant, it appeartd, had formerly been in the
service of the company, and on his b.ing removed he
published a pamphlet, entitled " A Black Book with a
White Face," in which he made a variety of charges
against the plaintiff, connected with the management of
the railway. 'The defendant pleaded a justification as
to some of the charges, but he failed in supporting the
pleas.

The jury found for the plaintiff—Damages, TOOL
The business of this circuit concluded with these cases.

MIDLAND ClRCUlT.—Warwick, April 5.
THE QUEEN V. GUTTERIDGE.

The various events giving rise to this transaction hav-
ing been gone through, a number of witnesses were called
to speak to the habits and mode of life of the reverend
prosecutor, eon-min-icing with the Bishop of Worcester,
who spoke in the highest terms of his reverend brother.
The evidence of the Bishop of Worcester was taken
yesterday.
This morning the case for the prosecution recom-
menced vvitli a witness named Blitekister, who deposed
to having been acquainted with the Bishop of Man-
chester for more than twenty years. Considered him
a singularly temperate person, almost amounting to
abstemiousness. Had been very intimate with him, but
had never seen anything approaching intemperance.
The Rev. John Garbett, rector of St. George's, Bir-
mingham, and dean of the rural deanery called the
Deanery of Birmingham, has known Dr. Lee, since
1838, intimately, and been at his house at all hours.
Believes him to be a man of great temperance. Witness,
Dr. Lee, and Captain Tindal were on the committee of
the Blueceat School. The Rector took a very active part
with those gentlemen. Dr. Lee had an affection of his
eyes, producing at times the effect of partial blindness
and giddiness..

Cross•examined—King Edward's Schcol is one of
the largest endowed schools in the kingdom. There
are about 1,200 or 1,400 scholars. Dr. Lee was head-
master, and had a visitorial authority over the elemen-
tary schools, of which there are five. The Bishop of
the diocese has no power in the actual management of
the school.

Mr. George Harris, a solicitor, and Samuel Buckland,
a surgeon, at Rugby, had been very intimate with Dr.
Lee, and spoke in high terms of his temperance.
The Pp.'v. Mr. Hastings, curate of St. George's, Bir-
mingham, was a pupil for three years and a half of Dr.
Lee, and resided in the house during the whole of that
time. He was an early riser, and read prayers to the
boys nearly every morning. Considered him as most
sober, temperate, and abstemious.
Mr. Charles Evans, of Trinity College, Cambridge,
who had obtained distinguished honours there last year,
and was a pupil of Dr. Lee's, gave similar testimony.
Captain Charles Tindal, brother of the late Lord Chief
Justice, was a Commander in the Royal Navy, and now
manager of the branch Bank of England at Birmingham.
Was well acquainted with the Bishop and knew his
character. lie was a sober man. Never saw him other-
wise than sober, or knew of his being 80. He was
scrupulous with respect to statements at public meetings,
at which he often spoke. Had remarked him as being
particularly so—always very careful. This (the en-
dorsement on the envelope before adverted to) is not the
Bishop's writing—most decidedly not.
Mr. S. 11. Amphlett was a surgeon at Birmingham
and to the General Hospital. Had well known the
Bishop, almost from his first arrival in Birmingham, and
attended his family at all hours of the day. Always
found him quite sober. Never knew him at all otherwise.
Cross-examined—This (an opinion of Sir F. Pollock's)
belongs to me. I got it from Mr. Wbately—perhaps
you will allow me to have it again. I have lust it several
years.
Captain Constantine H. Moorsom was intimately ac-
quainted with the Bishop. Had long been so. Corro-
borated the other testimony.
George Bennett was servant to the Bishop during the
time in question.
Susan Smith WAS so also.

These witnesses were asked no questions, and put into
the box only for the defendant to cross examine them,
which he declined to do.

Mr. Richard Tapper Cadbury was a member of the
Society of Friends. Well knew the Bishop. He was a
sober man. Never knew of his being otherwise, &c.

Cross-examined—" We have often me: at the hos-
pital." "Thou sayest it, and Ido not den:, it." " There
have been stormy discussions in thy presence."
The Loan CrIIEF JUSTICE—We must not get into
irrelevant matters. _

The witness—l hope that rule will be observed.
Cross-examination resumed—l did not say at a
meeting, on account of illegality of proceedings, " Then
let us make a law." I called on thee. Thou gavedst
me a written document. I did not at all approve of thy
document, although I suggested an alteration. I did
not wish the contest to be stopped, but I knew at the
same time that could only be by thy acknowledging thy
great errors. I was very much surprised at thy calling
on me at all. I suppose thou didst so because I tun a
man of peace. [Nearly every answer of this witness was
received with roars of laughter, from the imperturbable
gravity with which he gave them, especially when the
gave his imprimatur to the remark of the Lord Chief
Justice.]
This closed the case for the prosecution at about
twelve o'clock this day.
The defendant then proceeded shortly after twelve
o'clock, to open his address to the jury, which was con-
cluded in about two hours and a half.
HALF-PAST SIX.

Mr. Gutteridge is at present examining in chief
the schoolmaster of the Blue-coat School, who is speak-
ing positively to the intoxication, about which he made
communications the next day to the authorities.

OXFORD ClRCUlT.—Gloucester, April 4.

CROWN COURT.—(Before Mr. Justice CRESWELL.)
Octavia S'araliWyatt, alias Lady Ada Al:ce Wyattvillc,
28, was arraign* 1 on an indictment charging her with
having, at Cheltenham, on the 17th of December last,
feloniously married one Thomas Hinckley, her former
husband, Henry Wyatt, being then alive.

..
Mr. Greaves:with Mr. Ings,condueted the prosecution,
and Mr. Cooke defended the risoner, who appeared far
advanced in a " certain state," and was allowed a scat in
the dock.

It appeared that on the Bth November, 1838, the pri-
soner was married at Kensington Church, in the name of
" Oetavia Sarah Moore de Bellone, daughter of Henry
de Bellone, Marshal of France," to Mr. Henry Wyatt,
the witnesses to their marriage being Francis Brothers,
the clerk of St. Mary Abbott's, Kensington, and a Mrs.
Murray (then Miss Cully), who officiated as lady's
maid for the prisoner, and accompanied her and
Mr. Wyatt to Boulogne, where they stayed one night.
The next day he put the two females into a Dieppe
diligence, and left them, since which time no com-
munication appears to have taken place between them;
for what reasons he adopted so extraordinary a mode of
action is involved in mystery. Frem Dieppe Mrs. Wyatt
went to Havre, when Miss Cully left her and returned
to England, Mrs. Wyatt not again visiting this country
until the end of 1839. In May, 1847, from an account in
the newspapers, Mrs. Murray went to Marlborough-street
Police-office, where she saw the prisoner, who, although
it did not appear to-day, was then before the magistrates
at that office en a charge of having intermarried with
Anthony Joseph Collard, an artist. A few days after
this the two females met by accident in the street, and
had some conversation, Murray telling her she had seen
the procession pass on the day the Duke of Wellington's
statue was put up, and saw Mr. Wyatt on that occasion.
Prisoner said to her, " Did you speak to him?" The
witness replied " No, another gentleman was with him,
and .1 did not like to." She then asked her how she
came to marry Collard, knowing Wyatt was living,
which she evaded by stmo light remark, and
again asked, "Ara you sure you have seen Wyatt ?"
In the latter end of 1846 the prisoner told Mr.
Tyler, an assistant of Mr. Collard's, that she had
been before married to Mr. Wyatt, who was after-
wards knighted, and became Sir Henry Wyatt, that she
had met him in the streets since her return from France,
and that he had discarded her. In the autumn of last
year the prisoner went to Cheltenham, and mixed in the
first society there, under the designation of " Lady Ada
Alice Wyattville," residing at No. 14, Victoria-street,in
which house also lodged Mr. Thomas Hinckley, a civil
engineer (whose father is clerk of the peace for the
county of Stafford). The young gentleman was fasci-
nated by the blandishments of the "Lady Ada," who
was described as a rich widow, and on the 17th of De-
cember last: they repaired, in an unostentatious manner,
by no means suiting the high sounding title and aristo-
cratic appearance of the lady, to the venerable church of
St. Mary, where they were married by the Rev. Mr.
Geneste, an accountant and a chamber-maid from the
Queen's Hotel being the witnesses. But they soon found
that happiness in this world is but transitory. A cloud
hung over their prospects, and burst upon the astonished
husband and adventurous wife, transferring her from his
arms to the county gaol. Mr. Hinckley, sen., not ap-
proving of the marriage, and having some suspicious
circumstances intimated to him, prosecuted inquiries,
came to Cheltenham, and caused the prisoner to be taken
before the magistrates, by whom the veil was removed,
the title vanished, and the "Lady Ada Alice Wyat-
villa" appeared to-day as plain Octavia Sara Wyatt, to
take 1-a.r la; •
It uppeartd that after the tabt wtdukng cnerepast was
partaken of at an humble bonnet shop, and it was
elicited that the three husbands had all been staying at
the Lower George Inn, in this city, during the assizes,

,n I that the marriage to Collard took plate on the 22
r of June, 1847, at St. James's Westminster.

Mr. COOKE made an ingenious and feeling address t •
the jury, contending that it was doubtful whether she
knew her first husband was living at the time she mar-
ried Ilinclll6y. Then the fact of the three husbands
staying at one house, End seeking, as it would appear, to
get her banished from the country, showed, that with all
her faults, she was more sinned against than sinning,
and he confidently asked for a verdict of not guilty.
The prisoner was Acquitted, and no evidence offered
by the prosecution on the other two indictments.

NISI PRIUS COURT.
(Before Mr. Justice PATTESON and a Special Jury.)
BREACH OF PRO3IISE OF MARRIAGE—PHILIPS V. CHARLES.
In this case Mr. Sergeant Talfourd, with Mr. Godson,
Q.C., and Mr. Cooke were for the plaintiff; and Mr.
Whately, Q.C., represented the defendant.
This was an action for breach of promise of marriage.
The plaintiff was a lady of 43, the sister of a merchant
at Cardigan; and the defendant, who was 46, was an
attorney in that town. They had known each other for
nearly twenty years. What was remarkable in the case
was, that after the wedding-dresses, cards, and. cakes had
been prepared, the breakfast ordered, the day fixed, and
a wedd:eg party invited, the defendant, without •any
previous intimation of his change of intention, married .
an invalid old woman of seventy, just two days before
the day fixed for his marriage with the plaentifi.
sirs. Margeret er was the wife of a commission
agent, at Bristol, and the sister of the plaint:A The
paintiff kept house herself at Cardigan, and ber brother,
who was a matster, lived with her. Was at Caxdigan in
August last. The defendant called at plaitteiff's house
at seven in the evening of Thursday, the sth a August.
There was a pie-nic party the next day on Cardigan-
bar. A Mr. M.Cord and the defendant went before the
party to melee arrangements. Saw the plain tiff and the
defendant together there. They walked abe at together,
and came up to near where I was. I heard gr. Charles ?,
say, he hoped I would not place any obstacle in the way
of his marriage with my sister. I replied," 1
never dictated to her in my life, but ha Ne always
looked to her for advice." He made no rem ark, but ho
wished the marriage to take place immediately—on the
following Tuesday. My sister said, " No, I will take
time to consider it." He did not become pressing. I
do not recollect anything further. I then separated for
a short time from them. We met again at dinner.
After dinner the plaintiff and defendant walked away
together, and again came together to tea. after tea
the defendant joined me and renewed the subj ect, and
expressed a wish that the marriage should take place on
the Tuesday. He talked of his property, sale' he was
worth 9,0001., and would settle his landed proVerty on
Mary, and his personal property too, if she w.shed it.
I said she would no doubt be satisfied with any arrange-
meat he might make. I was the first to name the place
where the marriage should be solemnized. My sister
wished to have one of her sisters to be pre sent at the
wedding. Elizabeth Jordan is her other sister. .Mr.
Charles said he had not the slightest objection to go
anywhere. After that we went home. Ore the next
day, Saturday, I saw him about one o'clock, at my sis-
ter's house. He said he called to apologise, and hoped be
had not offended her the day before. I said she was
not very well pleased, but I would go for her. That
phrase referred to his having been excited the day be-
fore. He had been excited after the dinner, just as we
were leaving. I went for her, and brought her to him,
and he then expressed his sorrow. He generally called
her Mary. I went away, leaving them togethe r. They
remained together for half an hour. Before I loft I saw
him trying a ring on her finger. He came again the
same evening. Mr. M`Cord came with him. He still
wished the marriage to take place immediately. lie
said it was useless to spend longer time in courtship.
My sister said she was not prepare—she was in mourn-
ing—she wou d take time to consider—and would never
marry until she could do so as it suitedkher station in
life. It was then arranged to postpone it, and that she
should come to Bristol. I was to go the marriage trip
with them to Paris. They remained together some k
hours that evening. My sister came to Bristol on the e
Ist of September, and resided at Clifton with my sister,
Mrs. Jordan. The 16 s of September was named for
the marriage. Dresses, cards, and cake were ordered
and prepared. Bridemaids were spoken to, a wedding
breakfast was prepared. Mr. Charles was expected in
Bristol on Tuesday the 14th. Called on Wednesday on
my sister. He had not arrived, and she could not tie-
count for his absence. After it was clear on the Wed- 1,
nesday that he would not come, the breakfast was coun-
termauded, and the guests were apprised of it. My
sister was deeply depressed, and felt insulted, and her
health appeared to suffer. The cards were ordered
and printed.
Cross-examined.—My father was a spirit . merchant. k
Spirits could be had at his shop in small quantities.
After his death my sister kept the shop for a year, or
year and a half. She also let lodgings, and continues to
do so up to the present time. Mr. M.• Cord keeps a spirit
shop at Cardigan. My father was also a shipowner.
He had shares in several coasting vessels. He was not
a fisherman in early life. The pie nic had been fixed A
week before the sth of August. It was on that evening
the defendant was invited to join it. After the pic.nie
there was some brandy drank. The defendant did not
become so drunk that he was brought home in a donkey'
cart. He rode home part of the way in a donkey cart.
I left the next day. The defendant lodged at Miss
Williams's for some years. I have not seen her for 20 t
years. When last I saw her she was far advanced its
years. My sister told me that Miss Williams sent her a
message that the defendant could not marry her while
she (Miss Williams) lived. Miss Williams was the lad,' r.
the defendant had since married. Mr. Charles gave utf
sister SOL to buy wedding favours.
Re-examined.—The 501. was expended in the purchase
of wedding favours. After defendant, in returning from ,
the pic-nic, had ridden tor a short distance in the don-
key-cart, he walked home with me. The bar was three d
miles from our house.

Mr. Henry Brown Jordan (the brother-in-law of the
plaintiff), proved that the marriage was arranged to take
place at his house, and that the breakfast was ordered.
On the 14th witness and the plaintiff went to the Cum-
berland-dock to meet the defendant, who was expected
by the Swansea packet, On the next day he was ex'
peeted by the mail, but on his not appearing the break'
fait was countermanded. On the Thursday morning
letter came from witness's brother-in-law, Mr. Philips►
stating that the defendant had been married to Miss
Williams. Plaintiff seemed to feel acutely the defer'
dant's conduct, and suffered severely. She was decidedly
distressed.

Cross-examined—l went by her direction that verf
morning to an attorney's office and the next day a writ
was issued.

Mrs. Elizabeth Jordan, the wife of the last witness
proved. that she was present when a letter from the de
tendant, dated the sth of September, 1847, in an env°.
lope, addressed to Mr. Jordan, was received.

The letter was read, it commenced thus:—." My dear
Maria,—ln answer to your kind favour, which relieved
my mind of some anxiety, we had a storm here last
Tuesday." This singular opening created some laughter
in court. The letter then went on to describe the story'
and the casualties arising out of it, and then to request
a few lines " to know if our plans are altered; if not, I
shall start by the mail this day week for Swansea, and
thence on Thursday by the packet to Bristol, and on
Thursday week I hope to be happy for ever. Cardigan
has been very flat sinca you left. In the mean time,
after dinner, I study to be steady and domestic. I smoke
one cigar every evening in my small garden to while
away the time. The old maids begin to think that you
have given me the slip, as there is not a word said about
our getting married. Mr. Morgan invited me to spend
the Sunday at his house, and offered to take me in.his
chaise, but I declined, as you did not seem inclined to
like my going. Mr. Lucas called but did not notice our
affair. Mr. Nugent calls almost every day, generally in
his usual state. Ile has no encouragement from me.
Drinking in the morning is ungentlemanly and dis•
graceful.'
Elizabeth Bradford, a dressmaker, at Bristol, proved
that she made the wedding dresses; and when about a
month after the time fixed for the marriage she at-
tempted to fit on one of them she found Miss Philips
very ill, greatly depressed in spirits, and considerably
thinner. _ _

The Rev. J. Thomas, the clergyman of Cardigan,
knew the plaintiff and defendant for many years. She t;
was a regular communicant. On the 13th of September
the defendant applied for a license to marry Miss Wil-
liams; on which the witness said, ho was very moist'
astonished at the application, as he understood he was
to be married to miss Philips, and desired him to re- !
collect what he had said in the week about his intention
to marry Miss Philips, and told him it was a serious
thing to say the week before that he meant another
person, and asked him, did he feel comfortable? He
said he had quite altered his mind and would marry
Mrs. Williams. That he had lodged with her for
29 years. The witness added, I told him ho• had a
solemn oath to make before my granting the license,
and I handed to him the printed form of oath and the
license. He carefully and deliberately read both over •
I said, " Mr. Charles, you will see, on reading these,
whether your way is quite clear." He was married
the next day, the 14th of September.—(His bride was
called by the witnesses Mrs. and Miss Williams indis-
criminately).
Cross-examined--Have known Mrs. Williams for
years. She was brought into church to be married
a sedan chair up to the steps of the communion.table.
She cannot walk in her own room without crutches.
She appears to be about seventy. She has been for
years an invalid. She had been a sort of mother to Mr.
Charles. We frequently called her his mother.
Re-examined—Did Mrs. Williams' infirmities increase
or diminish your surprise that he should so insult the
plaintiff? Witness—l cannot say, as lam not a medical
man.

This was the plaintiff's case.
Mr. WHATELY having addressed the jury in mitiga-
tion of damages,
His LORDSHIP summed up, and the jury, after a few
moments' deliberation, returned a verdict for the plain-
tiff—Damages, I,OOOZ
The Court was engaged the rest of the day with an
action of replevin, to try a right of common.

BIRTHS.
On the 31st ult., at Milton, Peterborough, the Viscountess
Milton, of a Eon.
On the 25th ult., at Larnaca, Cyprus, the lady of Niven
Kerr, Esq., of a son.