Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-03-21


In previous issue we mentioned the ia.
nous scandal case in progress at Dublin, in
which Teresa Longworth brought suit
against Major Yelverton, claiming to be his
lawful wife, although he had repudiated her
and married another woman. The Dublin
EVening Nail of the 2sth ult., gives such de-
tails Of the trial as will be found of interest,
and we extract the following: f
.re THE MAJORS LOVE MAKING. -,o.r
The hearing of this case was resumed this
morning. The court, as on all the preceding
days Of the trial, was 6ehsely crowded in
every part for long time before His Lord
ship took his seat. -s
The counsel on each side having arrived
in court, Sergeant Armstrong, in reply to the
registrar, intimated that he wished to ex-
anime Major Yelverton. ...... .......
Major Yelverton, on being sworn, repeated
in firm and audible voice after the regis.
trar, who administered the oath, the affirm.
ative, "So help me God"
He was examined by Sergeant Armstrong
as follows: sa .-.suT :
You are the defendant in this case? am
the defendant. My rank in the artillery is
that of a Captain, and am Brevet. Major in
the army. | became acquainted with the
then Miss Longworth in the Summer or Au.
tumn of 1852. first saw her on board the
steamer leaving Boulogne barbor for Lon
don. was alone on that occasion.
State exactly the circumstances under
which you first addressed her. ..
| saw a lady coming on board the steamer
down gangway. On putting her foot on
board, shawl became entangled in the rail
of the gaDgway, and was pulled off her
shoulders. / stepped forward and put it on
again, addressing her at the same time by
saying that / hoped the occurrence did not
inconvenience her. or some casual expression
of that kind. That was about seven o'clock
in the evening. got into conversation with
the lady in the course of the voyage. was
most on deck at the stern of the vessel. A
great crowd came on board the vessel before
we started2 an excursion train had arrived
from Paris, and all the cabins below were
filled, and we, therefore, continued on deck.
recollect going down for my plaid, but
except for that we were on deck all night;
we were conversing almost all night. We
arrived in London,at eight or nine o'clock
in the morning; we were detained at the
custom-house for some time. i 'r.i.
State what occurred in reference TO going
from the wharf? ..>.-
said had to go good deal out of my
way to reach the Junior United Service
Club, and on that the lady suggested that l
might go to her house or lodgings, and there
have dressing room and save myself jour
ney. | accepted that proposition. We went
IN the same vehicle together-a cab.
Can you recollect where you went--the ad-
dress
] don't recollect exactly.
Do you recollect what the lady said what
representation she made as to the place you
were going2
She said she was living at this house, or
lodgings, with her sister. We got there after
eleven O'clock. NJ.
Did you recollect whom you saw; did you
see any one?
did; lady.
Was she introduced to you by the o.her
lady? .".... - l. 'e.,.
She was.
In what terms?
AS her sister.
.,Abont how long did you remain? -'. gs
think about two hours. | spoke of my
self who | was and where was quartered.
Where were you quartered2
at Malta. was on leave of absence.
Did you pay visit afterward to the same
place9
did not.
Are you certain whether you called the
next day, or again on that day?
did not. never called there again. ,
Did you ever see again the lady who was
introduced as the sister2
Z
did not
When did you next see Miss Longworth? 1?
In Constantinople, in the month of August
or September, 1856. 7'
A correspondence was opened between YOU
after that interview in London in February
or March of 1853 l believe. That was on
the occasion of Mr.. Roe going out to
Naples raJ ord .-...- -s,s n ar
Mr.. whiteside objected to this question,
as leading.
His Lordship decided that it should not
have been put in such form, ..,. .....rl.
Sergeant Armstrong: State the origin of
the correspondence h r ,rSt- 20 - =
received formal note from Miss Long.
werth at Naples, to forward a letter To a
person she called her brother, at Monastir.
| was then at Malta, and did what she asked.
| answered her letter-sending my answer
Dy Hlen9 OF mine VINO was going to Naples
III ms scht, Mr. Koe. L.L
hsosn Wnen coming over from Boulogne,
s'ated any thing about brother? The FIRST
l heard OF brother of hers was in that
I. hole tecelyeq at Malta; have no recollec-
t%Ion % Oh any ythlng being stated OF cousin on
steamer coming from Boulogne or at the
interview IN Londonj 1t must have been
three or four days before the fall of Sebas-
tOPol that INST saw Miss Longwefth at
16ala. atL.i
describe where you met her. There was
nG convent bslo11ging to the French Seurs de
Hl Sha,te' apu s1e was actIng as nurse to the
French sick and wounded, sent down from
tne e. Orlmsa; ~ -. 49,
low olu you ascertain her first place
Oh Tesl1ence received letter.
MT Whlteslde objected to any reference
to letter not produced;
sergeant Armstrong Ito witness) State
what time you saw her at Galata2 About
mid DAY saw her alonei | was couple
OF hours IN her company on that occasion.
Dld you on that occasion propose for her
IN marIlsgef ,F..
putting the question. TET--F .ET
The CHIEF Justice You had better state
what occurred between'you and Miss Long
worth on that occssion. .-,,...ss
Witness ITO Sergeant Arhstroup1. She
was dressed in tho costnnoo 81 = 70, y