ABSTRACT
Fanny Taylor was again brought up, charged with having committed bigamy by marrying on the 15th of October, 1859, Jervis Humpston, her former husband, David Taylor, a private in the 98th Regiment of Foot, being still alive.—The case had been adjourned from the previous Friday for Taylor to obtain the attendance of a witness.―Taylor now stated that he had been unable to get to see the witness, who was keeping out of the way, and applied to the magistrates to further adjourn the case in order that he might be summoned.―To this, Mr. W. Briggs, on behalf of the defendant, strongly objected, contending that it would be a peculiar hardship to his client if the case was again adjourned. It had already been adjourned several times, and every opportunity had been afforded Taylor to obtain the necessary evidence.―The BENCH said they should dismiss the case. At Taylor's request the case had been adjourned from the previous Friday for the attendance of a witness. He was then told that if he could not see the witness, they would grant a summons to compel him to attend, and although plenty of time had been afforded, he had failed to apply for one. They, therefore, felt to again adjourn the case would be an injustice to the defendant.―The decision was greeted with evident satisfaction by a crowd outside the Court.
