Star. — 1827-06-05 (London, England)

MIDDLESEX SESSIONS, JUNE 4.  ARTICLIES OF THR PHARR.  Mr. ADOLPHUS rose to exhibit articles of the peace, on behalf of Robert William Warner, E-q. of Margaret ! Buildings, Lambeth, against Mr. Thomas Watson, a! Gentleman residing in Drury-lane. The L a'ned Counsel stated, that Mr. Warner, having been insutesi by Mr. Watson, in Surrey, an indictment had been preferred against him in that county, to which he was bound over to appear; but in the meanwhile Mr. Watson had gone to the house of a Lady named Browne, and declared that be would provoke Mr. Warner into some violent breach of the peace, and finally murder him. The CHAIRMAN, after perusing the articles, said, it appeared to him that the Lady alluded to, Mrs. Browne (a beautiful young female, fashiciably dressed, who was seated near Mr. Adolphus), was the cause of the dispute between the two Gentlemen. Mr. ADOLPHUS acknowledged that that was the case. The CHAIRMAN Said that the articles were not sufficiently specific in stating who Mrs. Browne wa•, and what occupation her husband followed. Mr. ADOLPHUS (after conferring with the Lady) said  there were reasons which made Mrs. B.ownt reluctant to disclose the profession and residence cf her huthand, from whom the was living apart ; but she was pet fectly willing to be sworn to what was stated in the at ticles. The CHAIRMAN thought that both patties, undies these circumstances, ought to be bound over, He was always reluctant to lend himself to quarrels about Ladies, and he did nut with to know the particulars s f this squabble. . The CHAIRMAN ordered the case to stand over until tomorrow, when the parties might attend again in Com t. Patrick Cochrane was indicted for an assault on Dr. Bateman, the palish surgeon of Shadwell. The prisoner pleaded Guilty to the indictment; but Mr. ALLEY, who conducted the prosecution, said, t!e assault %tibial such an aggravated natute, that he was anxious Dr.Bateman shouldaelate the circumstances of the transaction. It appeared that Dr. Bateman was called on in his professional capacity to attend the defendant's wife,.on the 12th of Apia; she was at that time in the pains of labour, and he was alone with the fern ile, at twelve o'clock at night, when, at a particular crisis, the defendant burst into the loom and insisted on remaining there. Dr. Bateman requested the defendant to step oat of the room for a quarter of an hour, as it was highly improper for him to be there. The defendant made no reply, but immediately commenced a most bi utal attack on the prosecutor, kicking him and knocking him down several times. It was not until Dr. Bateman alarmed the watchman that the defendant desisted. ,The defendant expressed his contrition for his outran: conduct-, and said be was under the influence of ,Liquor at the time. The defendant's wife also presented herself to the notice of the Court, and entreated for mercy for her husband. She carried an infant biz weeks old in her arms, and said she Was starving in the streets, from her husband being deprived of his liberty ; and for GOD'S sake, Gentlemen," continued the poor creature, " have ,pity on him. He has a wound in his head, and when he drinks he does not know what he does. He has always been a kind and good husband to me." The prosecutor joined in recommending the defendant to the mercy of the Court. The CHAIRMAN then told the prisoner that, if the prosecutor had nct humanely recommended him to mercy, lie would have sentenced him to twelve months' imprisonment. In consideration, however, of that circumstance, the Court would mitigate his punishment to five weeks' imprisonment.  . •