The Sun.
London, England, 1862-06-27 00:00:00

married a niece of mine, a daughter of Lord Avon- •
more. I have three daughters and a son, who are
all grown up. One of the daughters and a son re-
side at home with me. Lord Avonmore has a son.
the Hon. Major Yelverton. I became acquainted
with the pursuer in London in the year 1860. Pre-
vious to that I heard that she claimed to be the
wife of my nephew. For a considerable time I was
under the impression that Theresa Longworth was
a person of improper character. I received a copy
of Galignani, and it contained a short report of the
trial in Dublin. Seeing the evidence she swore to,
and a certificate by Father Mooney, I saw that the
ceremony was a confirmation of a previous marriage,
and I inquired whether there was such a ceremony,
and was satisfied there was none. When at Dover,
in the hotel there, a person came inquiring for Mrs.
Yelverton. When the person entered he said he
was wrong, and that he came to see Mrs. Theresa
Yelverton. He was going away when I said he was
a person I wanted to see. He said he knew Mrs.
Theresa Yelverton, and also Major Yelverton. This
was a Mr. Goodlet, a merchant in London. I called
upon him in London, and he said, would I have any
objections to see the lady ? I said not, and I met
her at his office. I saw her more than once. This
was in October, 1860. I saw her at her aunt's
house in London. I went over to Dublin to ascer-
tain the exact state of the case. I attended the
whole of the trial in Dublin. I had no confidential
communication with her legal adviser. I usually
staid in the Gresham hotel, but I did not stay there
then, as Mrs. Yelverton was there. The result of the
trial was to make me accept her as Major Yelverton'
wife. I wrote to my wife that we should do so,
and I invited her to my house. She ultimately
came and paid me a visit. She did not visit me the
first time I asked her. She came and visited me in
Nov. or Dec,, 1861. She was with me on last New-
year's-day. My wife and son and daughter were
there. My neighbours were called and introduced
to her. She visited in the neighbourhood, at the
clergyman's, Mr. Protheroe. Her introduction was
through me and my family. While she was with
me, I remember receiving a letter from the de-
fender, Mr. Walker. I was very much distressed
by receiving such a letter, and did not know how to
act. I produced the letter to the family at dinner
time or lunch time. The pursuer was present when
I produced it. I handed it to her, as I thought she
ought to see it as her character was attacked. I
thought it my duty to show it to her. I said to
her you see, notwithstanding all that was discroved
at the trial, what is said about it.
Cross-examined by Mr. Young—Lord Avonmore
is 73 years of age. He has only one son alive,
Major Yelverton. lam aware my nephew married
Mrs. Forbes in 1858. I believe there is a son of
that marriage. Mrs. Forbes was received by Lord
Avonmore as Major Yelverton's wife. I never re.
ceived her. When I first became acquainted with
Miss Longworth, I was aware that a criminal in-
formation had been lodged against Major Yelver-
ton for bigamy. I was not aware that that was
done by her. I can't say that I was aware that
she was pursuing an action against Major
Yelverton in Scotland. Up to the time I
met Mrs. Yelverton, I interdicted the subject of
her connection with Major Yelverton. I was
aware that he had been brought into Sir C.Creas.
well's Court, but that he avoided being brought
there. I am aware that the effect of success by
Miss Longworth will be to declare that the mar-
riage with Mrs. Forbes is no marriage, and that
her children are illegitimate. I visited Miss Long-
worth nearly every day during the progress of the
trial in Dublin. I went over to Dublin at her re-
quest to arrange matters with Major Yelverton and
Mrs. Theresa, in order that the trial should not
take place. One or other of the ladies must give
way. I don't know what the arrangement was to
be, but I understood that one of the ladies was to
give way. (Laughter.) I went over in order to
take up a neutral position. Just as she was leaving
the Court the second day, I took her hand and said
I was convinced she never could have gone through
such an ordeal unless she had been supported by
the truth, and I declared in her favour. My brother
did not take the same view. I stood alone in the
Avonmore family in that respect. At this time I
was aware that the Scotch ptoceedinga were going
on to try whether Theresa Longworth was married
or not to MajorYelverton. At that time I opened my
house to the lady who was trying to convict my
nephew of bigamy. lam not aware that I gave
offence to my brother. Major Yelverton succeeds
to the title of Lord Avonmore, and after that his
son, if legitimate. Then my son, if Major Yelver-
ton has no legitimate son. The letter I received
from Mr. Walker was written in a very
angry tone, and a very unjustifiable tone, and
very stupid tone. (Laughter.) I am not aware
whether he was angry or not. It was offen-
sive and stupid. It did not, in the slightest
degree, produce an unfavourable impression as to
Miss Longworth. It did not alter my opinion of
her. I was satisfied it could not be agreeable to her
to read it. She had suffered so much from the same
cause that I did not think it would aggravate it
much more. I mean from the aspersions that were
cast upon her character. This was an aggravation
of it. I rather think when my wife had read it
she went in and told her of it. I would otherwise
have had great doubt if I would have shown it to
her or not. I could not conceal that from my wife.
I was aware that the Scotch proceedings were going
on, and that her character was legally assailed. I
am aware that the letter I received was published
in the newspapers, for I saw it there. I don't know
who published it.
Re-examined by the Solicitor-General—lt was
after this action of damages had been commenced
that I saw the letter.
The Hon. Mrs. W. H. Yelverton was examined
as to having spoken of Mr. Walker's letter to the
pursuer, and Mr. Walter Price Howell Powell, of
Maesgwynne, was examined to prove that the pur-
suer bed been introduced to the best society in the
county by the Hon. Mr. and Mrs. Yelverton.

For the defence, the letter was neither denied
nor sought to be justified, and the defender ex-
pressed regret at having written it under feelings
of irritation. Copies of the Saturday Review and
Lnited Service Gazette of the 9th of March, 1861,
were put in to prove that the pursuer's conduct had
been freely commented upon in the public prints.
It was also urged that the letter had been a private
one, and that the publicity given to it was not the
act of the defender..
Counsel having addressed the jury,

Lord Ardmillan proceeded to sum up the case.
He told the jury that though it was necessary, to
explain the case, that they should be told of the
marriage actions, they were to give no effect to the
circumstances of those actions. They had not to
deal with the truth or falsehood of the statement
made in those actions, their attention being only
called to the fact that eertain statements were made
on one side and denied on the other, and out of that
case the present action had arisen. The letter was
not denied, and the pursuer acted judiciously in not
pressing for exorbitant damages. It was necessary
the verdict should be for the pursuer, and, though
he did not think nominal damages would he suffi-
cient, it was not a case for extravagant damages.
In fixing the amount the jury would remember that
the letter was a libel while in the receiver's hands,
but for the publication of the letter the defender
was not responsible, and the publication must not be
taken as an aggravation of the case.
After a short absence, the jury intimated that
they had agreed to a verdict by a majority, which
counsel on both sides agreed to accept, and the ver-
dict was given for the pursuer. Damages, £5OO.

THE TRIAL OF BOHAL—The result of this trial
(says the Dublin Express), which has been looked upon by
the people as a great victory over the Government,is already
showing its unmistakeable mischievoits fruits. Col. Knox
and Mr. Gore Jones, R.M., were received by the towns-
people in Thurles on their return with groans. On Sunday
an immense body of men, exceeding 1,000 marched in
triumph about Templemore with Bohan, who is looked on
as a hero. Mr. Carden, of Barnane, while passing them on
the high road, was hissed, and had mud thrown at him.
Those are outward demonstrations ; but, in addition, it is
felt that the failure of the prosecution has been a most
unfortunate circumstance. The general opinion of all
classes is, that Colonel Knox was mistaken in the men,
certainly in one, and the slight marks on the hand of Bohan
were evidently not the blows of a heavy whip• handle used
with force. I am informed this circumstance had great
effect with the jury,who were formed in equal parts of resi-
dents in the north and south riding, and were all men of
position and intelligence.