Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-28
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war against Messrs Lawson and Thackeray, and by
M. Charles Ledru, the counsel, against hacsefay
alone, came for reheariDg TINS DAY IN the SINth
Chamber Of the Police Correctional tribunal. ine
process of Lady Bulwer against Mr.. Lawson, an at
terney practising in Paris, and MI IhacRersy, his
clerk is fer subornaton and bribery OF witnesse-,
aad for frauduleny INTO nst mart of Mr.
Thackeray The action of M Charles Ledru gainst
the clerk is also for libel in the same Litter pa6ish-
ed in the Gazette dss Trbunsux. At may be remem'
bered that the adjourned last riday, TO en-
able NJ Odilon Barrot TO receive instructions lrem
Sir Edward Lytton Bulwer, who is now IN Paris
This may be truly enrolled amongst the causes ceie
bres for rarely has a case excited per ana more
general interest Considerable curiosity was raised
mas much as (by order of the Jsdges) Lady Bulwer
was placed in the distressing situation OF having to
appear in court. Long before the proceedings com
menced, every corner OF the court occupied,
and at length even the bar assigned 10 counsel was
filed with anxious spectators. Amidst this dense
most elegantly dressed ladies, the elite Of
English and French fashionable society. The Presi.
dent (M Pnondel and other mag istrates, took their
seats at III O'clock, and about half past eleven o.
clock Lady Bulwer's cause was called on. The
counsel for her yship the celebrated Royal
list Deputy Nj Berger Morisot, Chalk de !'Estange,
aud Charles Leiru. NJ Ban Chef appeared for Law
and Thackeray, and NJ Odilon Barrot the lead.
of the Left, radical chief of he Chamber OF
Deputies The appearance Of NJ Berger was lock-
ed for with interest, from his late magnificent speech
IN the Chamber Oh Wednesday last, and his forensic
display anticipated with equal curl sity. He
has a very commanding figure, with remarkably
fine head, searching and expressive eyes, and his
action distinguished by its ease and grace and his
voice rich, round and melodioas. NJ. Odilon Barrett
is stern looking man. with convertible tone OF
voice. Perhaps this may Re one reason why he is
termed the chief the Purtans (Radicals) The
composition of the court is curious. The bench has
seven chairs and desks, five of which occupi-
ed by the Judges, and looking at them TO the right
is the box appropriated TO the Kings Procureur, or
public prosecutor Immediately opposite Nj Ter.
nasx (ths substitute for the Kings Advocate) is the
prisoners bar, below which the defendants, Messrs
Lawson and Thackeray, were placed. Under the
Judges is the Clerk OF the Court, and Immediately
in front is the space assigned the counsel behind
whom was small enclosure for the fair and beauti
ful, and the was brought up by dense mass Of
eager listeners, whose disposition to applaud was
checked by the criers of the Court. The case was
melancholy one-the exposure 10 the world Of one Of
its severest miseriss and heaviest infections The
proceedings were nevertheless unavoidable, for
even separated wife must Aot be suspected; and If
she has suffered wrong by a system of espionage
and the sanctny Of her dwelling has been violated
she is bound TO seek for protection and redress
however painful 10 her feelings, from the haads of
justice.
NJ. Blanchet opened tie case BY stating that
Messrs. Lawson and Thackeray had, from the fol.
lowing been obliged to call upon Sir
Edward l.. Bulwert to become party in the cause
Mr.. Lawson is the representative in France Of Sir
Edward Lytton Bulwer, in making certain inquiries
TO Lady Bulwer, his wife, from whom he is Sc par
ated. Mr. Lawson accepted this delicate mission
and in the course of its fuiment the circumstances
upon which this process is founded. II Messrs
Lawson ana lhack6ray mad consulted only their
swn interests they would have allowed Lady Bull
and her advisers to expose the facts which they
now wished TO reveal; but they did not think il right
to afford her an opportunity Of pursuing the system
Of defaming her husband she had hitherto followed.
Tsey did not think it right TO permit her TO transfer
20 Frasce a discussion which ought only to take
place before tho tribunals Of England. They had,
therefore, stopped the defamation upon which she
wished to enter. They were unwilling that Lady
Bulwer, by accusing them Of violation Of domicile,
subornation of witnesses, and other crimes within
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come into this Court and proclaim facts which ought
70 remain private. Therefore, under a moral res.
possibility to the public and to the agstracy which
would appTe late their conduct and character they
had announced to Sir E. L. Buwer the proceedings
commenced against them, and called upon him to in
fervene. Sir +. l.. Bulwer answered this call He
was here, and weuld make his appearance if the
Court thought it necessary. Mr.. Odilon Barrot
would address the Court his behalf, and lay be.
fore it the grounds on which he would require that
the complaints Of Lady Buwer might not be re-
ceived.
NJ. Berryer-I do not think il will be requisite to
wait for the presence Of Sir <. l.. Bulwer or his
counsel, 10 with the trial IL is singular that
action before the Tribunal Of Correctional Police
the parties should seek protection against an accu
sation which affects them pc rsonally and them only
Damages and indemnities may be due from Sir Ed
ward Lytton Bulwert TO two men whom he has set in
action IN the city OF Paris and to whom he has CIV
en- the latitude OF violating the laws Of the king
don; bat IL our complaint is we'll found, if an Of
fence has been committed by the accused, how can
u be permitted them 20 reply that another has au.
thorsed them TO thus violate the laws Of France1-
The only point Of inquiry is, whether not the Of
fence has been committed. IL il has, Messrs. Law.
son and Thackeray are personally the offenders and
liable TO the justice Of the country.
Nj Banchst-There is no question about an act on
for indemnity. The only point 10 the intervention
Of husband, in complaint brought by his wife,
without his autho .izatieu There is no question
about responsibility for offence committed in
France; our only inquiry is to the right Of hus.
bani to interpose in order to defend his inter-
ests
vi. Odilot Barrot, who was retained for Sir r. l..
would proceed in behalf Of his clients, Messrs.
Lawson and Thackeray, il the Court would permit
him; but he thought IL would be better that NJ obi.
Ion Bcrrot should first be heard.
v. Berger admitted that the denunciation Of the
process to the husband made him party in the suit:
but this intole rable in matter before the Tribu
nal Of Correctional Police. He could not Conceive
how VI. Blanchet could show so much anxiety in
calling forward Sir T.. l. Bulwer, TO whom alone il
belonged 10 decide whether he would interfere or
not. The action Of the husband he urged, ought TO
be spontaneous.
NJ. odilon Barrot came into Court and took his
seat
The President having observed that the defend
ants were present, asked whether the parte siyile
the complainant was IN court.
NJ Charles Ledru answered that NJ. Fagniez ap-
peared for that party.
Lady Bulwer's name was then called out, and she
Her Ladyship's appearance created some sensation,
and evident marks OF sympathy were evinced for
her excessive agitation. The French criticisms
were that she belle DANE, and quite eiegane
Two chairs were placed between the box Of the
Kings Advocate, for Lady Balwer and Mrs Troll