Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-08-24

hand and fortune on this adventurer, whose origin
was never thoroughly known, when he was suddenly
arrested a swindler, and he soon after committed
suicide in prison.
more real DANGER however, soon effaced this
unfortunate circumstance from her mind, for she
learnt that the Duke of Kingstons heirs were
deavoring to bring action against her for bgamy
They insisted that the late Dukes will as well the
proofs of her marriage should be cancelled At this
news she was extremely alarmed, and was anxious
to set out Immediately for London But her banker,
who was bribed by her adversaries, hid himself in
order not to be obliged give her the money for her
journey. She did not hesitate a moment how she
should act, but proceeded to his door with pistol
in her hand, and remained there till he had supplied
her with the necessary means for travelling to Eng
land. Inquiries had already been set on foot the
validity of her first marriage recognized, and 1T
was asserted that the Ecclesiastical Court, which
granted the divorce could have had no power to do
The Duchess always despised public opinion, but
now it might be of the utmost Importance to her.
1t with considerable annoyance, therefore, that
she learnt that the celebrated comedian Foote, well
known for his satirical writing the point OF
bringing out piece at the Haymarket called " trip
to Calais" of which she the heroine, under the
name of Lady Crocodile. She succeeded in sup
pressing the piece. A great many bitter pamphlets
were published Also and never did any trial make
greater sensation. Westminster Hall was crowded
to excess; the royal family the foreign minister's
members of the House of Commons were all present
on the occasion. According to Mr.. dArchenholZs
account who was spectator the Duchess was dress
ed in black, and had lady's maid on each side OF
her, well her physician and apothecary, sec
rotary and six advocates. She also adopted slngu
lar method to avoid showing emotion. Alter the
interrogation which she had to undergo, she caused
herself to be bled the examination was
over The firm and noble expression of her coun-
tenance, which she maintained throughout the trial,
won all hearts. At the close of the trial she briefly
but in the most dgnaied manner, addressed the
court, but was found guilty by majority OF two
hundred Peers.
koh no
application of hot iron to the right hand, but the
Duchess counsel prevented this sentence being
cuted on her. pleading her privileges to the Peerage,
and she escaped with reprimand from the Lord
High Steward. The most extraordinary feature OF
this trial that while her adversaries succeeded
in proving the Duchess of Kingstons second mar
rage invalid the Dukes will confirmed as being
totally independent of this marriage and she thus
retained the whole of the immense fortune which he
left her.
When the affair was settled, her ladyship's oppo-
nents (she was again Lady BRISTOL began to form
plan of attack for combining her to the kingdom and
dCspOil of her possessions; but she contrlVed to
eude their vigilance and embarked for Calais There
she remained some time, and afterwards set out on
her travels again In the first instance she went to
Rome to settle some matters of interest and after
wards returned to Calais where she took a4nagniti
cent hotel and furnished it at the greatest expense,
and with the greatest elegance But this place did
not altogether suit her, she fitted out vessel in
style, and with the utmost magnificence, where
every luxury of life to be found in it she went
to st. Petersburg, and received by Catherine the
second with the most marked distinction. From ST.
Petersburg she proceeded to Poland, and here the
Prince of RadZjuva gave the most brilliant fetes in
her honour, and one which was especially remarka-
be, boarhunt by torch-ight. 1t appears that the
Prince captivated with her, that he sued for
her hand as a favor he was, however, refused. On
her return to France, her fortune w.t. and sparkling
conversation, well as her charming way of telling
anecdotes and even her foles caused her to be gen
orally well received, and assured her brilliant ex-
istance She held her little court of artists and
of letters for long while in this country 1t was
just after she had purchased the magnificent chateau
of Saint AISLE few miles from Fountanebleau, that
she seized with illness which, in few days
occasoned her death. She died the Goth of August
1888, being rather more than sixty-eight years of
age. She summoned two English lawyers to France
to draw up her will; the Duchess' possession incu
ding her diamonds and furniture, well as her
estate, amounted to 100000 sterling; she had,
moreover other property in Russia.
THE JUDGE WHO ALWAYS ANTICIPATED.
The following anecdote has been often in print but
its nmitable point makes it worthy of an occasional
reprint
AS judge (and indeed Darlington has limited at
IT'D Lord Avonmore had one great fault he apt
to take up first impression of cause, and it was
very difficult afterwards to obliterate it. The advo
cate therefore, had not only to struggle against the
real obstacle presented to him by the ITSELF but
also with the Imaginary ones created by the haSty
anticipation of the Judge. Curran was one day most
seriously annoyed by this habit of Lord Avonmore,
and he took the following whimsical method of
rccting it: CThe reader must remember that the OBJ
ject Of the narrator was by tedious and malicious
procrastination to rritate his nearer into the vice
he was so anxious to eradicate.) They to dine
together at the house of common friend and large
party were assembled, many of whom witnessed the
occurrences of the morning. Curran, contrary to
all his usual habits was late for dinner and atlength
arrived in the most admirably affected agitation.
Why, Mr.. Curran, you have kept us full hour
waiting dinner for you," grumbled out Lord Avon
more
Co.. my dear lord, I regret it much; you must
know it is not my custom; but I've just been witness
ing a most melancholy occurrence"
"My God! you seem terribly moved by it; take
glass of wine. What was it? What was it"
81 will tell you my lord, the moment can col
lect myself l had been detained at court-in the
court of Chancery-your lordship knows the Chan
cellor sits late"
81 dol do; but go on"
"Well, my lord, was hurrying here as fast as
could did not even change my dress-I hope
shall be excused for coming in my boots"
" Poh, poh, never mind your boots the point
come at once to the point Of the story"
here would not wait to get the carriage ready;
a market exactly in the road by which had to pass
your lordship may perhaps recollect the market do
you ?''
To be sure do; go on, Curran- go on with the
story"
81 am very glad your lordshp remembers the
market for totally forgot the name of 1.-THE name
the name"
"What the devil signifies the name of it, sir? It's
no Cast flo of