The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-09-05


or two since. the first days proceedings in the
suit brought by certain London tradesmen
against the Hon. Mr.. Norton, for the payment
Of certain debts incurred by his wife. living
upon o separate maintenance. The day was
occupied in the testimony and cross-exami-
nation of Madam, in behalf Of the plaintiffs, and
upon the assumption that her husband was
Justly liable for the said little bills. We pub
lish to-day the evidence on the other side, in the
form Of letter from Mr.. Norton, which we doubt
not will be extremely interesting to all DESTROYS
Of the issue Of this extraordinary bit Of litiga-
tion.
1t will be remembered that some seventeen
years ago there was terrible dare-up among
the mobility and gentry" of the British EN-
pire, growing out OF dreadful piece Of scan.
mag. against the Honorable Lady Caroline
Norton. It will be remembered that she was
charged with being the poetical favorite Of
Lord Melbourne, and that upon the proof
the servants of her domestic establishment
she was put upon separate mainte-
nance. In fact, the case of Mrs. Norton has
since had its parallel on this side the water
in the Forrest divorce case, though different
somewhat in its legal results. In botA cases.
perhaps, there was more Of poetry. romance,
sentiment. and Platonic condolences involved
among the parties accused than Of deliberate
criminality; but, unfortunately, the other side,
in each case, would not believe it. and hence
the trials the troubles, the tribulaticns and
damages that have followed to all concerned.
Thereafter will have seen from the testimony
Of the distinguished poetess that she is not
only woman Of sentiment but Of decided
spirit, and not to be triAed with "when the fit
is on" From the tone, the style. and the IN
effable sweetness of Mrs. Nortons poems. we
had supposed that she was the most timid, the
most tender-hearted, and the most delicate
creature that an unfeelng tyrant had ever
trampled upon. But the report Of the court
shows that
She knows her rights,
And Knowing 6ares maintain theM.
| That she not only inherits the rare talents Of
| Sheridan. her father but more than her fathers
pluck and can hold her own, even among the
lawyers of Westminster, and pay them back
with interest.
The conclusion, however, was Z" lame and
impotent" The tradesmen. it was decided,
have no claims in the premises upon the
| Hon. Mr.. Norton now police magistrate
| Of Marylebone district, Notwithstanding the
| fact that this and other offices which he
| holds give him an income Of some three
or four thousand pounds year; and not
| withstanding, too, the fact that he has
ungraciously usurped the lady's literary
copyrights Take it all together, we consi-
der this case about the ciearest illustration
Of the wrongs Of women in England that has
been discovered for many years. We hope and
beseech. therefore, that our go-a-head Bloomer
champions Of woman's rights in this country,
will extend helping hand. without delay, to
the alienation of the wrongs of their transat-
lantic sisters.
What right has Mr. Norton to the copyrights
of Mrs. Norton? We call upon Miss Lucy
| Stone to answer this question, and to see that
| justice is done. The case Of Mrs Norton is G
case most righteously demanding the enforce
| ment of woman's rights We recommend,
accordingly, that it be taken up for special
| consideration at the forthcoming Womans
Rights Convention at the Tabernacle Give
| the women Of England to understand that the
Convention here is with them. and will see them
rigEted, and John Bull will soon open hie eyes.
| Make the case Of Mrs. Norton casus belh, and
| let the war begin. Now is the time to strike.
TIE GOVERNMENT AND OCEAN lAn. STEAMERS
| -RETaENCHMENr AND Reform We call She
attention Of all concerned or interested, TO the
| advertisement of the Postmaster General,
which we publish to-day, inviting proposals for
the Transportation Of the United States mails
by sea, on the several lines now in operation.
and on various new lines coastwise. This call
is made in pursuance Of an act of Congress, and
with the view ofrazceng, in the first place, the
present contracts with Collins, George Law &
Co, Aspinwall & Co., and Others or with the
view offoreAos;ng them, according to existing
stipulations, SO that less costly contracts may
be entered into. We doubt not that this cd
vertisement will result in any quantity Of pro-
posals, good. bad, and Indifferent for all the
lines designated; and from the materials of the
cabinet and Of the coming Congress, we rather
apprehend that in these ocean mail contracts
there will be a considerable margin cut of, in
the way Of retrenchment and reform. The lists
are opened There need not now be any fur
ther complaints Of government pets in connec-
ton with our mail steamers. Put in your bids
Competition is the life of trade.
SOME OF THE SwEEPnSGs Or NEw YORK;
Notwithstanding the fact that New York has
the reputation of being the flthiestcity on this
continent, (of its size) it will be seen from the
following Official paper, that our city scaven-
gers were not altogether idle during the month
of August:
NUMBER OF DEAD ANIMALS AVID AMOUNT Or BUTCH.
Eks 0PFAL,A AND oTHER NUISANCE, REMOVED FROM
THE CITY DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST, 1853.
Jiedu IUIScSt OF
Dogs. Observation-Disclosures. Ss3
Cats' .......,.,..,,.4. III