The Sun.
London, England, 1835-03-09 00:00:00

would go to the devil and lose his life for the woman he
loved ;" but he little thought at the time he meant com-
plainant's wife. He (complainant) admitted that something
had been hinted to Lim about his wife's conduct and marked
attention towards the prisoner, but such was his high opi-
nion of her affection and chastity, that he did not listen to
it for a moment. He was now, however, perfectly satisfied
that she had been false to him for some time, and carried
on an adulterous intercourse with the prisoner, who had
abandoned his own wife, and three infant children, to elope

with her.
The keeper of a coffee-house in Epping-place, Mile-end-
road, deposed that on the night of that day week the pri-
soner brought the trunk now produced to his house and left
it there. He said at the time that he had just come up
from Portsmouth by the coach. He called again on Sunday
morning, and a third time on Thursday evening, when he
was accompanied by a well-dressed female, whom he had
since ascertained to be the wife of the prosecutor. The
latter at that time took a tippet out of the trunk, and both
she and the prisoner went away together. On the follow-
ing day a policeman called on him (witness) and told him,
in the event of the prisoner calling there again, to give him
into custody. The prisoner called on the night before, and
he (witness) acted as he was desired.
The prosecutor here examined the contents of the box,
and identified a handsome silk dress and other articles of ap-
parel as belonging to his wife, and of course purchased with
his money. He also selected other articles which were his
property. There were in the same box articles belonging
to the prisoner.
The prisoner in defence said the box had been brought
to him on Saturday night by Mrs. Barton, who requested
that he would deposit it in some place of safety, which be
did. He denied that anything improper took place between
him and Mrs. Barton, who had, on Thursday evening
asked him to see her as far as her mother's, to whom she
was going in consequence of the ill-usage of her husband.
Sergeant Fleming, K 20, had been to the residence of
the mother of Mrs. Barton, and she declared that her
daughter had not been there at all.
The prosecutor could produce ample proof on a future
day of the adultery of the party.
Mr. NORTON—What proof have you of that fact? Can
any of your servants speak to it ? Prosecutor—They can
swear to seeing them kiss each other freely, and act in a
very familiar and improper manner towards each other, but
they cannot prove any criminal act • but besides this, I can
produce several letters in the handwriting of the prisoner,
and which were addressed to my wife, wherein he states
that he is in expectation of receiving a good property, and
that she should never want if she would only leave me and
abscond with him.
The wife of the prisoner, a very modest and respectable-
looking woman, here stood forward, and said, that three
weeks ago the prisoner absented himself from his home,
leaving her, with his three infant children, without a shilling.
The prisoner here said he had a witness to call, whom he
wished to be heard. He then requested that Mrs. Barton
might be called. His request was complied with, and in a
few minutes a fashionably-dressed female, with a fine infant
in her arms, entered the Justice-room and approached the
Magistrates' table.
On being informed who she was, Mr. NORTON said,
" Come, this is pretty well !" and, addressing Mrs. Barton,
asked—What are you come here to say ? Mrs. Barton,
in a brazen manner—The truth, and nothing but the truth.
Mr. NoaToN—Sufficient truth has been spoken here to-
day to satisfy everybody present of your abandoned charac-
ter ; and if you had any shame left, you would hide yourself
from the public gaze, and not come forward in this manner.
The Learned Magistrate then ordered her to be removed
from the office.
Mr. NORTON, after dwelling for some time on the moral
turpitude of the prisoner's conduct, expressed it as his opi-
nion that the evidence was not sufficiently strong to justify
him in sending him for trial, and therefore be must dis-
charge him ; but he much doubted whether, after the se-
vere injury he had inflicted on the prosecutor, as well as his
own wife and family, he could ever again enjoy a moment's
peace of mind.
A second charge of obtaining money under false pre.
tences was made against the prisoner, but it also fell to the
ground, and he was discharged.
In a few minutes aftervrds he was brought back,
charged with assaulting Mr. Barton. ,
Barton, after he had left the office, saw the prisoner
proceeding to a public-house where his wife was, and his
feelings being naturally excited at what had happened, he
asked some of his friends if he should not give him a thrash-
ing. At the instant the prisoner said, " Come along,"
rushed on him, and gave him a blow. He then, in self-
defence, struck him again.
Serjeant Smith, K No. 4, was in the station-house on
the night before when the charge was brought there, and
the prisoner then' taunted the complainant in every possible
manner, and provoked him to the highest degree. Mrs.
Barton was also present at the time, and being told that
her husband was sent for, she exclaimed " Oh, lawk, what
a bit of fun we'll have I." She afterwards said, in the pre-
sence of her husband, that she would die for the prisoner.
After some further evidence the Magistrates held both
parties to bail, but the prisoner in a much heavier sum than
the complainant.

THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL OF

INDIA.

GRAND ENTERTAINMENT GIVEN BY THE
EAST INDIA COMPANY.

A most splendid banquet was given by the Court of Direc-
tors of the East India Company on Saturday evening at the
Albion Tavern, Aldersgate-street, to Lord Heytesbury, the
newly-appointed Governor-General of India, and to Sir
Henry Fane, the new Commander-in-Chief of the British
Forces in India. It was given as a farewell mark of respect
to these two distinguished persons, preparatory to their de-
parture for India.
There were present the Duke of Wellington, Sir Robert
Peel, Lord Ellenborough, Earl of Rosslyn, Earl De Grey,
Marquis of Camden, the Marquis of Chandos, Mr. Goulburn,
Mr. Herries, the Earl of Lincoln, Lord Hill, Lord Cowley,
Mr. Baring, Sir E. Knatchbull, Lord Ashley, Lord Stor-
mont, Lord F. Somerset, the Chairman, and Deputy Chair-
man of the Bank of England ; the Lord Mayor, the Bishop
of London, Lord Brecknock, the majority of the Court of
Directors of the East India Company, and about 100 other
Gentlemen of wealth and influence in the country.
The Duke of Wellington on alighting from his carriage
was loudly cheered by the people who had assembled in
Aldersgate-street to witness the arrival of the guests.
Henry St. George Tucker, Esq., the Chairman of the East
India Company, presided. On his right? sat Lord Heytesbury,
and on his left Sir Henry Fans.
The cloth having been removed,
The CHAIRMAN rose and said—"My Lords and Gentlemen,
I rise to propose the health of the King, gracious, generous,
and confiding, who is firm and resolute to maintain alike the
dignity and prerogatives of the Crown, to uphold the Consti-
tution, and to protect the rights and liberties of the people."
Fill your glasses, and drink to the King.—(Great cheering.)
The band played " God save the King."
The CHAIRMAN next proposed " The Health of the Queen
and the rest of the Royal Family." Female excellence in the
most exalted station of life demanded homage, and the com-
pany would with pleasure drink to the health of her Most
Gracious Majesty and the rest of the Royal Family.
The CHAIRMAN said his Majesty's Ministers and the Court
of Directors had unanimously appointed to the high and im-
portant office of Governor General of India Lord Heytesbury
—( Cheers. )—a Nobleman perfectly 'well known to his coun-
try. It was honourable to his Majesty's Government that
such a selection had been made, as it was honourable to the
Court of Directors to have confirmed such an appointment.
No political considerations were mixed up in the choice of
Lord Heytesbury. He had been selected for the benefit of
India, and the British public concurred in the selection.—
( Cheers.) In this country, where often the most unfavourable
construction was put upon some measures, not a voice was
heard against the choice of Lord Heytesbury.—(Cheers.)
He proposed " The health of Lord Heytesbury, the Governor
General of India."—( Loud cheers.)
The Noble Lord's health was drunk with much enthusiasm.
Lord HEYTESBURY-I return you, my Lords and Gentle-
men, my sincere and heartfelt thanks for the honour you have
done me, and for the manner in which you have received the
toast. lam not much of an orator. I have not been used
much to public speaking, but although I have not that easy fa-
cility of speech which most men have, I assure you I do not
feel the less sensible of the honour done me. I feel grateful
to you for your kindness. —( Cheers.)
The CHAIRMAN said the company present had another' dis-
tinguished individual whose appointment to a high office they
were met to celebrate, the Gallant General who sat beside
him.—( Cheers.) He had been entrusted by his most Gra-
cious Majesty, sanctioned by the Court of Directors, with the
important station of Commander-in-Chief of the army in
India, one of the most numerous and finest of armies in exis-
tence. Sir Henry Fane was not entering on his career of
glory. He entered the service of the country at a period
which marked the commencement of that military success
which had added to the glory of this country, and had proved
so advantageous to the civilized world.—(Cheers.) Sir
Henry Fane commenced his career at the battle of Vimeira,
which was so gallantly fought and so fairly won. He (the
Chairman) could not but think that the Gallant General, pos-
sessing a conservatory of laurels and imperishable honours,
would maintain the discipline and efficiency of that admirable
army, the army of India. He would therefore propose " Sir
Henry Fane the Commander-in-Chief of his Majesty's forces
in India."—( Cheers. )
Sir H. FANR expressed his heartfelt thanks for the honour
done him. Like his Noble Friend, he was no orator, and he
could ill express his feelings on the occasion. All he could
say was, that he would endeavour to maintain that good opi-
nion which they. had been pleased to express of him.
The CHAIRMAN said, to the naval service of the country
they owed their safety. The arts and sciences, however, were
like to produce a great revolution in naval warfare. All must
observe the progress of the arts and sciences, but he would
say, perish the arts rather than the country should be deprived
of its navy.—(Cheers.) He trusted he should not see the
day when those lofty ships, those floating streamers, should be
turned into smoky steamers.—( Cheers.) He trusted that