Carlisle Patriot, 18 Mar 1826 - Letter to the Editor - FORSTER v. BARNES

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Saturday 18 Mar 1826   (p. 2, col. 1)

 

FORSTER v. BARNES.

 

To the EDITOR of the CARLISLE PATRIOT.

 

SIR,—In your report of the trial I had at the last Cumberland Assizes against JOHN BARNES, of Botchardby, for wages, a witness of the name of George PALMER was brought forward by the defendant, who swore, in substance, that I confessed to him, at the door of the Magistrates' room, at the Globe Inn, Scotch-Street, that BARNES had settled or paid my wages. Now, Sir, in contradiction of such shocking and shameful evidence, I most solemnly declare that there is not a word of truth in what PALMER swore upon the trial, for I never saw him, to my knowledge, before he was put into the witness-box; nor did I ever hold any conversation with any person at the door of the Magistrates' Room, respecting the Settlement of my Wages. The Verdict was a just one; and I hope you will, in support of the Character of a poor unprotected, and much-calumniated young Woman, give insertion to this Letter in your Paper.—I am, Sir, your obedient Servant,

                                                                                                    MARY FORSTER.

                                                                                                         Her  X  Mark.

 

P.S.—I can prove that Mr. BARNES refused to pay to the Maintenance of my Child, until compelled by the Magistrates' Order.