The Sun. — 1864-09-02 (London, England)

MARLDOROUGII-STREET. THE ATTEMPTED MURDER OF A WIFE THROUGH JEALOUSY.—John Williams, of Brewer-street, Golden.square, charged with stabbing his wife, Annie Williams, in the throat, with intent to murder her, was again brought before Mr Knox. Mr Lswis, of Great Marlborough-street, appeared for the  prisoner. The evidence taken on the last occasion showed that a constable (William Conquest, C div sion) saw the prisoner go up to his wife in Leicester-lquare, near the Alhambra Palace, and place his hand on her throat. The wife then ran away into the Sabloniere Hotel followed by the prisoner, and on the constable going into the hotel to see the cause, he found that the wife was stabbed in the neck. The prisoner was then taken into custody, and subsequently the parts of an instrument were picked up near the spot. On the prisoner being placed at the bar to-day. Mr John Skegg, 2, St Martin's-place, M.R.C.S., said— About half-past 10 on the night of the 25th ult. I was called to the Sabloniere Hotel. She had an incised wound on the neck, was very faint, and appeared to have lost a good deal of blood. The wound was on the left side of the neck and it was about half-an-inch in length. Mrs Annie Williams, the prosecutrix, said—Before I kiss the book I wish to state that I will not press the charge. I was as much to blame as my husband. Mr Knox—You must be sworn. Mrs Williams was then sworn, and said—On the night of the 25th ult. I was walking with a gentleman in Leices"• ter-square about half-past 10 o'clock in the evening. My husband came up and spoke to me, and I told him to go away. My husband asked me to go and live with him and be comfortable, as we had always been. I told him I would not. He then said that rather than see me with another man he would see me dead. He then put his hand to my neck, and I put up my hand, and caught the instrument in my hand, and found that I was stabbed. When I caught hold of the instrument it was broken in two. I then ran into the Sabloniere Hotel and into the coffee-room, and I told them to send for the nearest medical man, and they did so, and a medical gentleman attended, Mr Skeggs. By Mr Lewis—Recently there has been a disagreement between me and my husband. I have been the cause of it, and he has complained of my mode of life. Shortly before this occurrence he left the house where we had been residing. We were not living together at the time of this occurrence, having been apart for about 6 weeks; but I have seen him On the 25th he was the worse for drink, and has been so frequently since he left me. He has begged of me to live with him again. Mr. Cutcliffe, supposed to be my father, surgeon, has attended me since, and I am now quite well. The evidence having been read over by Mr Nokes, the chief clerk, Mr. Knox—Was the prisoner drunk, or not, at the time ?  Inspector Wilson—He was not drunk, I believe, but very excited. Mr Thomas Wright, of Ranelagh-street, called by Mr Lewis, said—l saw the prisoner near 11 o'clock on the night of the 25th of August, I am the cashier at the Alhambra Palace, and noticed the prisoner walking up and down, staggering as if he was intoxicated. I certainly believe he was intoxicated. The prisoner was hen committed for trial. Mr Lewis—l have to apply that the prisoner may be admitted to bail. Mr Knox—l must refuse to take bail. Mr Lewis—l can produce evidence that he has always borne au irreproachable character, Mr Knox—l cannot take bail. I believe the prisoner intended to take his wife's life. Mr Lewis—l shall apply to a judge at Chambers. Mr Knox—That course is open to you,