The New York herald., 1870-03-01

meanor at table was also pc 5ditar. and that she
would somenmes eat not only out OF her own plate
but out Of the plates OF otaers VINO 3 were a az
sion DR.. Wood caused her child to be
brought TO her, but she wouldu't take the slightest
notice OF 1t. In short, the whole tenor or her con-
duct could not but lead 10 the conclusion that the
lady was insane Among the other witnesses was
the unfortunate ladys father. Sir Thomas Mon
crolle, who would be able to give evidence witch he
(lne learned counseij could not trust himself TO
name. lie Dr; Deanel would adMit ina tnat some OF
Bile OF being construed rs appearing 10 have the
purpose Oh deceving. bur by what srratagem could
IL be shown that she brought about the irregular
pulse or could modify the temper OF her body
as 10 produce the not head, the cold OF her
ieet and the other symptoms which had been
referred tor IL was. 20 say the least, improbable
that she should have managed TO be in this that
particular condlti0n just whep the medical genJie-
men visited her, although she DID not know when
these visits were to take place. in snort the symp
toms were eyiaentiy those produced by real dstem.
per. The question Tor the jury TO consider was
whether Lady M0rdnunt was u most accomplished
deceiver, ana had, although young woman mot
yet twenty-five years OF age) succeeded in imposing
experienced medical men In the United Kingdom,
or whether she was IN reality OF unsound mlno;
Commencing the case to the calm ana Impartial
consideration OF the Court the learned gentleman
proceeded to call Witnesses.
Tho Testimony.
JANE LASG's EVIDENCE.
Jane Lang, examined by Mr. Archibald-I nave
been companion to Lady Mordaunt Tor three months;
became so IN May last; was with ner iadysinp IN
yrng me The sG whoe Of me time was with
her ladyship was In almost constant commuuica-
ti0n with her; found her TO be affected ia many
singular and extraordinary ways; She had very
bad memory; her habits were very dirty ana her
mode OF taking food was peculiar; her memory
seemed be particularly bad with regard to recent
events: indeed she seemed to have no memory; l
baye Often seen her take her food with her fingers
and conduct herself IN other strange ways az taDie;
i have noticed her tear her clothes with pins pick
up any money tnat might be lying about, and dis
play total want Of modesty In her personal habits
at nome; when the wants or nature required atten-
ton she would not hesitate TO mention the fact
before others, and would not scruple SATISFY
ing those wants IN the drnawinngroom n ns or ,li IN
ing ABOUT at night, and going into other rooms
as well as her own; SO much had this been
her ladyshps habit, that the servants had to lock
their doors at night; when lady MordaunJ discOv-
cred the precautions taken against her entering
other persons rooms she displayed some anger and
on one occasion asked for hammer to break one OF
them open; she used to be under the impression that
her chamber was In the bedrooms OF some OF the
servants; the servants bedroom doors used to be
Kept locked day and night; on one occasion Lady
Mordaunt came into the drawing room with moth
CLOAK and mafr; have often brtbsd yps1 her iadyshiD
with pennies 10 go quietly to bed; she slept very
badly; have been out with Lady Mordaunt In car.
rage several lines; her conduct on those occasions
was very strange-sne tried to throw herself out OF
the carriage very often; have also been out walk
ing with her; she at times used to stop the road
we were waking and would take into her hand mud
and other dirty things; she used TO complain or
Pain IN her head very oien and the least noise used
to annoy her.
Cross-examined by Mr.. Sergeant Balantine-Pre-
yious TO my becoming companion to Lady Mordaunt
ing the tiifee months was with Lady MordauntI
noticed only once that Lady MOnJcrlene came see
her; that was III July; two OF her sisters came with
her; one OF her slsters-Mrs. FOrbeS-was not there;
the eldest sister, not married, remained week; |
never conversed with Lady Mordaunt respecting
what took place between her and Lady MonIcrleIrc;
have heard Lady Mordaunt mention many names;
should say everybody she ever knew.
Mr.. Sergeant Ballantine-Dld you ever speak to
hAr tys,yan had
taken place between herself and anybody else2
gDr Deane objected on the ground that the ques-
ton had no bearing ON the matter before the court.
That was Lady Mordaunts state Of mind.
Lora Penzance--lt seems to me That the question
Is. TO what extent Lacy Mordaunt was possessed OF
ordinary intelligence OF the date we are dealing
with. Everything she said during the time mad .
connection with the question as showing The exact
state OF her memory. The witness has said Lady
MOrdauut mad no memory. 1t is necessary tnat tnat
should he proved.
Cross.examination by Mr.. Sergeant Ballantine
contnped-I have never spoken to Lady M0rdaunr
respecting any persons who accused her OF impro-
per conduct; during the Whole time was With her
She never accused herself OF having had any Impro
prIeties with any body whatever; there was one day
on which she seemed to be more than usually well
when she made reference to her confinement; she
sometimes spoke Of ter chlld but never referred
to Its being born Ill. or its having Sore eyes;
she on one occason referred to Sir Charles visit
to Norway, and q. o proposal that she should
accompany him. (The Witness u delicate LOOKING
lady, here tainted, and restoratve5 had TO be ap-
pled.) Lady Mordautt's maid slept In room ad-
this time allowed sole possession OF her dressing
cases. this, ana articles such SCISSORS, were
Kept from her except on rare OCCASIONS; some
medical gentlemen were In attendance on her lady
ship at TINS time; she had check book, but not
the free use OF ~; did not notice her draw
check while was IN her service; know
her ladyship's handwriting; | recognize her
ladyshIp's handwriting on the checks that
have nay been Just banded TO me; Lady Moncreiife
her confinement aud certain names she had men
toned; never mentioned those names to Lady Nor
daunt, but have asked her did she remember what
she SAID when sne was Ill; the answer she gave was
that sne remembered what was said she had said,
but tnat It was not true she said nothing else about
the matter; think she understood what | referred
to- this conversation took place toward the end OF
July: Lady Moncreiffe came down IN July, and was
with Lady Mordaunt an hour and hair one morn
ing, and drove out with her the same evening for
about another nour and half the letters handed TO
me are In the handwriting OF Lady Louisa Mon
crelne, mother OF Lady Mordaunt
MRS. CARRUTHERS EVIDENCE
Mrs. Carrnthers, examined by Mr.. Searl-I have
have been with her ladyshlp constantly since the
3ist OF May, 1863; l have slept during that
nave In % sr sofy ady 70 Be Ss9y Saa
and her manner generally very. strange; she
talked very little, and |, therefore, have not
20 be aps exact 20 sa % % d r sbe 1 rs
remember long past events better than events
that occurred recenty we could not get her to take
often used her fingers when she should have used
o knife and fork; very frequently she tore her
ClOtncS Win pins; Nef COnuuCG Wuen OUT IN q car
riage has been very strange also; when tue horses
were gong rapidly sne sometimes wanted to step
out OF the carriage; her home habits have
more strange; Know her to have been dirty about
her person she has refused to be washed INSTANCES
OF dirty nabis unit Tor publication Were here dc.
scrbed) when she did things OF thls sort she did
seem to be ashamed IN the least; she complained
sometnie5 OF her head being hot and her feet cold;
have noticed her to look yacany; she has dis
played much anxiety 10 get possession OF money
and she would take even the smallest sums she
might notice on the dressing table or anywhere
else; she would put this money III her POCKET; on
one occasion she found four pence IN this way; she
spent one penny on tooth powder and the other
three pence on postage stamps; sometimes sne
would be quite excited and would perhaps box my
ears, aud at other times be quite exhausted; this
tate OF things continued during the whole time
was In attendance On Lady Mordaunt
Cross-examined by MT. Sergeant Ballantlne-Lady
Mordaunt had a piano, lute and drawing ma.
terlas TO amuse herself with, and she drove out
once or twice day; she used to play on the piano
occasionally, but not for any length or time
any connection: she used to sit with book III her
hand, but, judging by her absent air do not think
she used to read; Lady Mordaunt was not allowed TO
go shopping by herself, because all about her con-