Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-02-13


To John W. Forney, David Webster, Daniel
DougAerty, E. G. Webb, Esqrs., Commietee.
Lola Montez on the Witness stand
The world-renowned Lola Montez, Countess
of Landsfeldt, was called as witness in New
York city, on Tuesday, in a case before refer
ee. to impeach the character of David w. Job:
son, who processes to have been Dentist to the
British Queen and Royal Family, but in whom
Lola asserts that she recognizes very different
parsonage. The Countess gave her testimony
with good deal OF JUNCTION, and on her cross
examination rapidly sketched the points of her
own eccentric history. AS every thing in rela-
ton to her is always read with interest, we re-
publish from the N. Y. Times portion of the
report:
Lola MOntez was sworm-Before answer any
questions, said she, want TO be guaranteed
that shall not be insulted by this person, (point-
ing to Mr.. Jobsonl have beenin his clutches
ones, Cco0tcmptously.) Mr.. Jobson, Attorney
of London.
!. Reterce-I will guarantee that you shall be
protected here.
Witaess--I want to be protected from inso.
lence, violence, and black milling.
Nr. Scdermerhora- You IRE in land of law
WitRess-I know who 1 am talking about.
Reteree-Mr. Schmerhorn, you will please
stop-and Ito witness) you too.
The Referee advised the witness to give her
evidence calmly.
Ex.Judge Dean told the lady to be in no fear.
She was examined by Mr. Seeiy, counsel for
the defendant: reside in New York; know
Mr.. Jobson; he first came to my residence in
Halfmoon street. London, in 1919; he saw inc
several times
Q.-Please STATE what you know about DR..
Jobson. Collected to.)
Mr. Schpr horn said if tho nviY1oncn 0F tho
witness was intended to impeacb Dr. Jobson,
he objected.
LOIa Montes-Doetor Jobson! Who is Doc
tor Jobson? don't know any Doctor Jobson.
Are YOU Doctor, Jobsonl How long SINGER
You introduced yourself 10 me as Jobson, at
torney-at-law, at London.
The Referee insisted that the witness be quiet
and overruled the question of the defendant
The lady then proceeded: A man called on
me, and my ladys maid came up stairsan said
there is a man of the name of Jobson down
stairs: | said, do not want to see him.
Mr.. Schermerhorn objected to the line Of ex-,
animation. He said too much latitude was Civ
en- the witness
Witaess-Its false. 1 understand the En-
glish language. Te lawyers, it seems, are to do
all the talking.
Mr.. Schermerhorn continued to object.
Witness-There are women who have more
brains than some men, who are fools.
Mr. Schermerhorn pronounced the word me-
mOirs contrary to the English method
Witness Correcting him)-My ears can't bear
bad English,
Examination resumed-A man named Job.
son, called on me and said he proposed to write
my memoirs; / said 'Sir, don't know you:ii
be said Madam, am very well known. Here
is my card. am Mr.. Jobson, Attorney. at-law,
and write for the papers," he did notsay he was
doctor; he attempted to extort money from
me on what you call black-mail; his general
reputation at that time Objected TOY was of the
very worstk kind; / can't help saying ii; I've got
to say the truth.
ar. Saermer6orn-yyYe see who she is
Witness with anination) You may examine
my character, and hope you can show MS clean
a hand as ]; but won't submit to be examined
by you (toJudge Dean,) Sir, take you to wit.
ness what he has said; he'll answer for it by
and by.
Examination resumed.-T would not believe
him CJobson) on his oath; he was known as a
jail-bird in London; | knew him in Paris: he
asked my husband for two guineas black-mail;
have heard of him in New York from two or
three persons whom he has very much annoyed
-HT. JobsOn Ito reporter)-Sit you between me
and Lola; she'll scratch my face before she's
through.
Cross-e4amined My name is Lola Montez.
my family name was Maria Rosanna Gilbert
q Where were you born2 a. In the beautiful
town of Limerick. Q. How old are Won
=. 4uIGy-tuIee. v Wnen were You born
A. Counts cannot tell; wasn't present when
was born; L have had two husbands, and am
on the point of having third; my first husband
was Captain james o. Were YOU married 10
Captain James A. The ring was put ON INV
finger by clergyman, but my spirit was never
united to him. Q. What other husband have
you hadf A. Now, wait moment; I'd never
have you, be sure; was married TO James near
Dublin; was child Of fifteen; he ran away
with me; that was my first marriage: he raj,
away with another lady about 4 year after Ivras