The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-09-02


TO go forth TO the public without his having OPP
portaniiy Of saying anything in denial or explana-
ton OF the statements that were being made against
him.
The Hon. Mrs Norton-I can prove upon nv oath
that his son resided with in Germany, Italy, Bel
GUM and 10 Portugal, and that sustained the whole
expenses OF such residence myself. The eldest has
had IN allowance since be went to Lisbon. :.
Mr.. Needham-Has the second son not been at
Etsn, and subsequt ntly at Oxford
The Hon. Mrs. N0rtOn-Mr. Norton paid for his
ucstion, but paid for his residence. / am known
as popular writer in my ewn country. and some
nothing | have worked as hard as any lawyers
clerk IN this court
Mr.. Needham--What is your literary income? Is
it $500 year
claimed my copyrights from my publisher.
The Hon. Mr.. Norton Qnterrupting) solicitor
did
The Hen Mrs. Norton with indignation) Does
ne act withou, knowing what your wishes are, sir
Mr.. Needham--May we take it as $500 year!
The Hon. Mrs Norton-YOu may take it for what
You like; end the only remaining source OF income
Is the assistance from my friends aud family-any
sGp,s they may choose to allow me.
Nr. Needhnm--Madam, we have already got on
income Of FL 800 year. Do you mean to tell the
learned Judge that you have NO other source OF IN
Gomez
The Hon. Mrs. Norton mean to tell the learned
Judge the truth.
Mr.. Needham-ls one Of those friends from whom
you derive an allowance, Lord Beauvale, the late
Lord Melbourne?
Tie Hon. Mrs. Norton--That is one of the sources.
Che witness here became much excited, and, rising
from her seat, ssid 81 do not receive an income,
for his property was strictly entaied; be left his
word Of honor, that Mr. Nortons accusation against
me, when was young thi0g at hOme was false
one; he left his request to his brother and to his
solicitor, that as !" this young w0man"-young
enough, and more than young enough, to have been
his child---ynnld account of Ruch acCIIAatiuu
undergo the great suffering, the great misery, the
loss Of home, and the wreck OF her whole life;
stand here = bla ea woman from that day, because
those people knew me, and Lord Melbourne left me
nothing but his letter, swearing that was falsely
accused his memory is dear to them. (At this
stage OF the proceedings there was burst OF sp
pause from some two or three hundred persons in
the body Of the court, but which was at once pro.
pery suppressed by order Of the Judge.) The wit
ness continued-My husband can cheat me because
am his wife.
The Hon. Mr.. Norton, (interrupting) God forbid
Ito the Court)Is it regular tor me to say word
The Hon. Mrs. NOrton-It is all irregular.
The Jndge-Mrs. Norton, will You have the good
ness to sit down!
Mr.. Needham--Mrs. Norton, ask You whether it
not upon the express assertion at the time that
agreement was signed, that you received nothing
from Lord Melbourne, that MIR. Norton was to make
you the allowance!
The Hon. Mrs. Norton did receive nothing from
Lord Melbourne.
Mr. Needham Did you say that you neither did
then nor would?
The Hon. Mrs. Norton-I did not, for never ex-
pected to receive anything.
Mr.. Needham-Do you mean TO say that on your
oath?
The Hon. Mrs. Norton, with great emphasis) Il
say it upon my oath-man-what
MIR. Mathematician, that may be very tragical,
but it is not very polite.
The Hon. Mrs. Norton-I am sorry not to he polite.
am in very tragical state.
Mr.. Needbam-From what time-up to what time
have you received $500 a year?
The Hon. Mrs. Norton-You have my bankers
book at home.
Mr.. Needham-Who paid it
The Hon. Mrs. NortOn-Lady Palmerston; don't
know how it is paid.
Mr.. Needham-When did you receive the last?
The Hon. Mrs. Norton-It was in June or July
Lady Palmerston gave me something this year; no
body is bound to give me anything.
Mr.. Needham-Haye you received COCO year up
to July in the present year
The Hon. Mrs. Norton--I have not had $500 g.
year. don't know how much my income falls short
of thst but have not received that.
Mr.. Needbam-fn January, 1862, did you have
f29l IS. on account Of Lord Melbourne, placed to
your account
The Hon. Mrs. Norton-l dare say | did. You
have the book.
Lord Melbourne, th@ Sum Of f29l IS. Did you have
that?
The Hon. Mrs. Norton But Lord Melbourne
is dead. No one is bound to give me one farthing.
or ale not to be paid.
After a vast many questions bearing upon the do
nestle relationship OF the plaintiff and defendant
but which involved no matters OF interest to the
public, the examination was thus continued
MIR. Needham-I ask you, Madam whether the
$500 year allowed you by Mr.. Norton WAS not
upon the express condition that you should receive
nothing from Lord Melbourne?
The Hon. Mrs. Norton (emphatcally)-I did re-
ceve nothing, and, therefore, that condition could
not be called into question. Mr. Lemon "a solictor)
drew up the agreement Of contract.
Mr. Needham-Was not the $500 a year allowed
upon the express condition that you should receive
nothing from Lord Melbourne?
The Hon. Mrs. Norton-No.
A vast deal of correspondence between the Hon.
Mr. Norton and Lord Melbourne was pat in, the
Mrs. Norton was kept by Lord Melbourne, and
that the letters produced in evidence were stolen.
The lady declared that all the letters found in her
possession, and purpoting to be addressed to other
persons, were addressed to Lord Melbourne. The
Hon. Mrs. Norton proceeded to say that she cores
pended with Lord Melbourne until the day Of his
death, and that she believed she the last person
who had communicated to him in writing.
The question Of liability having been ably dis
The Hon. Mrs. Norton made a statement in
The following words:-l told you to be aware
Of your questions, If you we're afraid Of
concealed these facts, but they came out to
day because you bully me; and am ashamed for
your client if he does not feel ashamed Of himself
Ny means will perfectly suffice now that know Mr.
orion can cheat me, and have no doubt that my
friends will assist me mere than ever when they
eaIn that the man who calls himself magistrate, q
barrister, and gentleman, can also cheat poor
because am called his agent. and it is
not binding upon him. ] do not ask for my rights.
have no right have only wrongs. have no
doubt have had very ample income; upon an
average for some years el 500; and now that know
he can dcfraud me will not live abroad with ms
son. (Cheers in court)
Mr.. Needham-Wbat rent DO You pay, Madam.
Mrs. Norton--I pay il0O year.
Some other witnesses having been examined,
The Hon. Mr. Norton prayed for his right TO have
his say ing in court.
The Judge sail that at the present stage the case
was az parte, and decreed for n0nsuit upon which
Mr.. Norton pressed for hearing, in explanation
4 the allegations made against him by his wife.
The learned Judge rem arKed that, rs the whole
,ase was quite pare, the public could only attach
UGH weight as was due to any case under such cir