Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-15

the King might be carried farther than senii-
ment.
The Earl Of Boutwell, did not hesitate to
treat the king with scon, and in some meas
ure prevented the Queen from showing that
compassion which every woman, even if love
for her husband cannot, respect for the relation
he has sustained toward her, should lead her
10 remember the holy vow which passed be-
tween them, and which il forgotten for their
own, should never have been overlooked for the
sake Of their son.
Mary did not entirely forfeit her vows Of
wife, for when Darnley was seized with an ill.,
ness which endangered his life, she nursed
him with kindness, IL not love, and insisted
upon his removal to Edinburgh, (he had been
10 Glasgow at the time Of the attack that he
might have the advice of the physicians Of her
court. To Boutwell, is attributed the cause Of
this sickness, as il is supposed he caused poi
son TO be administered TO the king, and as this
failed to terminate fatally, he fuilher stained
his reputation by murder equal in wickedness
and adherence TO that Of Rizzio.
Tho king had lodged in the evirons Of the
city, and the queen attended him. On the
night Of Feb. 6, 1867, she had been with him
until eleven at night, when she leii the house
to make some preparations for fele, which
was to take place at the palace the next day;
three hours aiier her departure the house was
blown up with gunpowder, and the dead body
Of The king was found in the garden.
Public opinion charged the commission Of
this murder upon Bolhwcll, and hesiiated not
IN epsna,, Mar AZ accassn,v 10 IL. rom,,;u,l
Earl Lennox, father Of the king, openly ac-
cused Bothwell Of the deed, and brought him
to trial. While Lennox was collecting farther
accusation, the trial was hurried on, noiwiih-
standing the requisiiion for delay, and appoint
ing day when Lennox was absent, Boutwell,
was necessarily acquitted, as no one appeared
as sccuser.
During this time, Mary had still continued
to admit Boutwell, to her confidence, still treat
ing him with the Difference and favor which she
had shown previous 10 the death Of her hus-
hand. Within a few days after the acquii,al,
Boutwell, invited the mobiles and cour,iers to an
entertainment, and then and there proclaimed 10
them his intention Of marrying the Queen, and
so much were the assembly swayed by dread
of his power and desire Of his favor, that they
almos, without dissenting voice, subscribed
their names TO paper, in which was expressed
their full conviction and belief in the Innocence
of Boutwell,, concerning the death of Danley,
aud moreover recommended him as the husband
Of the Queen.
Boutwell, was daring, bold and violent in his
character, and though he had gained the favor
Of those mean-spiried noblemen and cour,iers,
the sentiments Of the nation generally, by nc
means corresponded with those he had gained
his alliance with the Queen, and consequent
sway over her usbjecis, was held in the utmost
deteslation. Boutwell, saw This, but undauu,ed
he resolyeo TO effect his purpose, let the con
sequences be what they might.
Mary could not openly contract marriage
with one whom she knew was odious to hel
people, but whether priyy TO the plan or not
certain ii is, tha, while she was proceeding
with her son, still an infant from Edinburgh tC
Sterling, Boutwell, suddenly appeared before
her, accompanied by those mobiles who hat
countenanced his alliance, dispersed the train q
the Queen, seized her person and carried hei
to Dunbar. Mary showed neither terror moi
Indignation al this procedure, but caused th,
rumor that these things met her appreciation. =
There was one event that was unfavorable ts
I an immediate consummation Of Bothwell's de
signs; this was the existence Of his wife by
previous marriage, but such an obstacle wal
not allowed TO stand in his way, he as speedily
1 as possible obtained divorce on some trivia
ground, and in three months from the death O
Darnley, Mary Stuart and the Earl OF Both
well were married.
Mary did not dare, neither did Boutwell, urg'
the proclamation of King-such a step woul,
} have caused open rebellion among their subject
still without the title OF King, Boutwell, pos
sessed the full power Of the crown. His arti
fees and cruel power knew no bounds. Ii
governed the nation with selfish meanness, an
personal aegrandizement acluaied his every nc
Tho even endeavored 10 obtain possession O
the prince.
1t naturally followed from this state oflhines
f that the different views and interests of til
clergy, nobility aud gentry, in regard to potl
tics as religion, should so disturb the peace Q
Scotland, as TO cause the utmost confusion an
dissension. Mary was Catholic, rigid, stroni
and bitter the religion of her people wa
J Protestant, and notwithstanding their desire
} she held her chapel and chaplain, and oil
served 10 The letter every order, ceremony an
ordinance OF her faith OF course there coul'
: be little sympathy between the queen and he
subjects on a point which Of all others shoul
have made their interests one, their faith res
( on the same foundation, and the dispensatio
: of true, noble and holy feeling a stronger bon
: Of union, than aught else in life could give.
: This state Of confusion could be borne n
q longer. Mary had not the love of her people
t for many charms she was admired, but her Il
7 ial disregard 10 the straight and narrow path I
Q duty, was too apparent TO admit Of deepc
q sentiment than toleraiion from people VIII
g though rude and uncultiyaied in the mas
i were warm-hearted and capable of apprecil
] ting truth AMI virtue.
= The queen with her husband at the head
d body Of three thousand troops, marched tc
It ward Edinburgh 10 quell the seditiOn. Th
II army of the church met them bearing a slaI
|. dard IN xphose massive folds was embroiderf