The Sun.
London, England, 1858-07-20 00:00:00

A LITTLE ROMANCE.

(Prom the Liverpool kibion.)
On Saturday, at the Liverpool police-couit, a
respectable-looking man, apparently about 40 years
of age, and who is described in the Directory as
Philip Field, of "14, Great Nelson-street, glass,
china, and earthenware dealer," and as having "a
stall in St. Martin's Market," was placed before the
stipendiary magistrate, Mr. Mansfield, charged
with bigamy. The prisoner—whose attenuated
figure, thin visage, and languid expression would
scarcely have conveyed the impression that he was
a gay deceiver, though the smallness and low de-
velopment of his cranium might justify a belief in
the want of an average amount cf common sense—
seemed so thoroughly ashamed of the part he was
then rehearsing, that the purely selfish element
was not relieved by one touch of sorrow for the dis-
tressing position to which the indulgence of his
brutal passions had brought the two nufortunate
women who called him husband. They, poor
creatures, were seated side by side near the bench.
They were deeply veiled, seeking to screen their
grief from the prying eye of the public. The first
wife, who appeared to be a fine, matronly woman,
was well, but simply dressed ; while her younger
companion in trouble was more gaily a' tired, her
head being surrounded by a fashionable hat, from
which hung a brown veil, entir,ly hiding what was
afterwards shown to be a very handsome little face.
They appeared to be on good terms, a community
of grief having given them a community of sym-
pathy, which was exhibited in many little acts of
mutual attention.

It seems that the prisoner married his first wife,
Mary Rudger, at Corlton, in Leicestershire, some
years ago, obtaining with hers little money, which
enabled him to enter int) business as a glass,
china, and earthenware dealer, in Liverpool. He
and she w:ra attentive to business, and times pro-
spered with them. Their trade increased, and so
did their balance at the bankers', fur care accompa-
nied thrift. All went smoothly on until Philip met,
on Breck-road, a pretty servant girl, who rejoiced
in the name of Mary Ann Thomas. He was struck
by her appearance, followed her, engaged her in
conversation, saw her again and again, he repre-
setAing himself as a Mr. Harrison, and as a single
man. He secured her affections, took her to Lon-
don, where, having married her at St. Bartholo-
mew's Church; in October last, he placed her in
11dgings, and saw her from time to time. At length
the second wife heard of the man's treachery. After
the first burst of sorrow came reflection, and with
it thoughts which she put into language., glowing
as impulsive, as exhibited in the following letter to
him whom she could not now call " husband" :
"London, June 14, 1858.
"Dear Sir,—Little did I think, a few days ago, that
ever I should write to you as above. When you left me
I bad no suspicions whatever. I need not tell you how
horrified I was to bear that you, to whom I was lawfully
married, was at the same time the husband of another.
I need not then tell you what my feelings then were, and
still are, respoctiug this matter, Oh ! how artfully you
have deceived me. What can I do, for with all your
base treatment I still feel that I love you, for, setting
aside this dreadful occurrsnoe, I neu-t say that you were
most kind to me ; but I moat not dwell here ; I cannot
forget my position. Let me tell you that I know your
real name, where your business place is, also where
your residence is. I have been down to Liverpool, and
ascertained that. I have not yet named it to my friend,.
;:
I have ot,ly till it to one, of whose se reny I can de-
pend on. They rutist know of it in time, a=id I am sure
nOtbing will keep them back from pu,,iibing, you to the
utmost of their ability. Bet do not think I would do you
the least harm. God knows that I do love you ; but I
a 'me again to my position, and most plainly teal you
that I have every reason to believe that I am in that
state which will; in course. of time, prove me to be a
mother. Oh, misery of miseries ! what can I d., or
where can I go ? You well know my position in life ;
you also know my respectability and virtue previous to
meeting with you. You know, well enough, the re-
, spectabdoy c f my friends. I gave you every information
by which you could prove it to your sati,faction. There•
fore, I most claim my rights, as you cannot restore me to
the po:ition you found me. You are and shall be bound
to protect me. It is not money that I want. That will
not make me happy. lam sure I cannot tell you what
I want ; but I insist that you corpe to me in two days
from the receipt of this, on ):4 )' Cr you. You

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know, cf course, that I have left London. I inclose you
my addres47. F".stl not in coming, or_take the consequences
of your sin. What can I say more, with all your wick-
ednesA g Ifeel for you, and also fdr your wife I feel, and
would Ike to see her, and yet I :could not bear it. It
is not her fault, neither is it mine. If she knows about
this matter she may attach some blame to me ; but yon
know lam not guilty, and ycn must clear me. Fare-
well, my dear—oh, dreadful ! that I cannot call you
husband. Remember, in two days. I sign in my mar-
riage name.—Yours, ever affectionately,
"M. A. Ilavatisox."

The letter had its .desired effect. At the time
indicated the faithless husband left his home, tak-
ing with him all the cash be could hastily collect,
to the amount of 5001. or 6001., and proceeded in
search of the girl who was ere long to become a
mother. Behind him he left this wretched epistle,
directed to his wife, and enclosing "in it a 1001.
note : _

.
. . "Liverpool, Tuesday.
" My ever Dear Mary,—You will not be very much
surprised at me not returning home again at present,
ec hen you see the letter. I received' yesterday from, the
young Jody from London. It-was no ute ; I could not
stay. lam going to seed something cannot be done.
If not, I. shall steer,. I. think, to either America or
Africa. I will leryontnow 'about it in due courk.e, and
then you will be more satisfied. I have paid dearly fur
my sin. It has, indeed, been hard for me;. but, oh !
the deep injory I have done you who have always been
everything to me. Yon don't know I love you still
for all. Don's think I am going to make away with
the money. I shall at -once, health rmitting,
i pe
make for America to try tsz make tnor , and some
day my dear child M. A. wilt receive om me. I
meant to have brought her likeness with me. I was cut
up the morning. I enclose you a 1001. note. Don't think
hard of me. Tell the lade -to do the beet. Get all the
money in. Wind up the business. Give my 10% eto
all, Tcli my father to act kindly to you. Remember
me to dear mother. I must close. Good bye for the
present. " Your ever affectionate hueband,
" Keen up your spirite."

" P. -FIELD.

Mrg. F:e!d appeared to have possessed more cou-
rage than he seems to have given her credit for.
Information is given to the police, detective officer
Scott, acting upon a slight thread of information,
proceeds to Chester; intercepts a passenger train
from Holyhead i • sees the marl of whom he is in
search jump out of a carriage window ; climbs over
the train, and hastens in pursuit ; captures the
fugitive, and confronts him with his lawful wife,
who al,o repaired to Cha,ter. In the husband's
possession is found the sum of 4401., and in the
carriage from which he had made his hurried exit is
discovered the young girl,
." like Niche, all tears."
These f ,cts were partially developed at the
police-couit on Sturday, and, on the application
of Mr. Superintendent Clough, a remand was qb-
ttined, in order to complete the evidence.

MILITARY ABD NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

In addition to the reinforcements which aro or-
der, d to be held in readiness to proceed to India,
he details of which appeared in The Sun of yester-
day, the authorities at the War Departm,nt have
decided ou sending two of the regiments which are
now st-itioned in tho,_West Indies to B imbay. The
regiments which are expected los removed from
the W, s to the Eat Indies ere the 41st (the Welsh),
which is now in Jamaica ; and the 49:1i (the Prin-
ces 4 Ch-tilotte of Wales':), the service companies of
which are at Barb (does. Several add tonfil de-
tachinents of artillery are also to bo despatched to
India.

Reinforeemenis belonging to the following de-
pc:is aro erdered to be held in readiness to embark
a! Gravesend fur Calcutta, Madras, Bombay, and
Kerr clree—viz., 7th (Royal lewilter-;), Bth (The
King's), 10th, 19th, 24th, 29th, 35th, 431 (Light
infantry), 521 (Lght Infantry), -53 d, 70th, 75th,
and 91th Regiments.
Sr John P.ikington and the Lords and Secretary
of the 2-k.druiralCy will make an official visit to
Chatham to-morrow, and will be engaged until
Friday in the inspection of that navel station.
The Amphi• n, 36, screw steamf, igate, has arrived
at Chathrm, from the Nore, for the purpoie of
being docked and having defects made good.
The Wye, screw steam coniensiaot ship, has had
her alterations and repairs complota-at Cha ham,
and is ready for service.
Two of the mortar-vessels, Nos. 25 and 26, which
were built during the Russian war, have been sent
from Sheerness to Chatham Dockyard for the pur-
pose of being preserved in case their services should
be again requir.d.
Two companies of the 15th Foot and two com-
panies of the Wexford Militia moved from the
Portsmouth Garrison to Browndown, Gosport,
yesterday, for rifle practice and encampment.
The Great Tasmania, a three-decker freightship,
one of the line of Bainea, Mackay, and Co., of
Liverpool, laze been taken up by the Government
to convey the 2d battalion of the sth Fusiliers from
Port,mouth to the Mauritius. She took out with
great comfort 1,400 men to Balaklava, and is a
fleet and perfectly ventilated clipper.
The Castor, sailing frigate, 36, Captain Lyster,
arrived at Spi head on Sunday evening from the
Cape of Good Hope station to be paid off. She left
Simon's Bay on the 20th of May, St. Helena the
Ist ofJatne, and Ascension on the 7th. She brought
a few naval invalids from the Cape, and two dis-
tressed British subjects, six military invalids, and
one naval engineer from St. Helena. Capt. Lyster
will, on paying off the Castor, take up his appoint-
ment to the Royal William victualling-yard, Devon-
port. The Castor spoke on the 17th of June the
ship Indian Queen for Algoa, with emigrants, 24
days on', and all well ; on the 13th of July the
Joan Melchoir, from Sonrabaya, for Amsterdam ;
and on the 15th of July the schooner Elizabeth.
The corvette Racoon, 21, Captain Paynter,
returned to Spithead from he westward on Sunday.
The Hotspur freightship, Capt Ain Toynbee,
arrived at Spithead on Sunday from the Thames,
and yesterday embarked passengers, &c., for the
Cape and Calcutta.
The brig J. R. Hinclson, from the coast of Spain
for New York, put in at Spithead on Saturday with
loss of forctopmast and jib boom, and other
damages to spars and sails, in a strong gale of wind.
in the Bay of Biscay.
The Diadem, 32, Captain Moorsom, C. 8., has
returned to Spi'll4ad from Plymou:h.
The Russell, 60, coastguard ship, Captain Story,
acc;mpanied by the Hind gunboat, sailed from
Kingroad on Sunday afternoon with the men re-
cently added at the port of Bristol to the Naval
Volunteer Corps. After a week's cruise the Rus-
sell will return to Bristol to complete the month's
drill of the volunteers.
The following appointments were made yesterday
at the Admiralty :
Captain John Moore, C. 8., to the Victor Ein-
manuel, commissioned ; Captain William Crispin,
of the Victoria and Albert yacht, to the Hogue,
vice Moore, appointed to the Victor Emmanuel ;
Commander his Serene Highness Prince Ernest of
Leitiinaen to the Victoria and Albert yacht, vice
Crispin'; Samuel Donnelly, surgeon superintendent
of the Edwin Fox, convict ship, and Charles F.
Wi-e, acting assistant-surgeon, to the Victory.

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te 17th
Monday, of
4,201 ;on Monday and Tuesday (free evenings), 4,895 ;
on the three students' days (admission to the public 6d.),
702 ; one students' evening (Wednesday), 157 ; total,
9,955.
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