New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-03-29
SPAIN.

FULL PARTICULARS OF THE DUEL BIZ " ThN
BOURBON AND MoNTPENSIER-PRIMs LIFE
IN DANGER-HIS RESCUE FROM THE MOB
HIS DEFIANT SPEECH AND LOSS OF PRES
TIGE.
rPRoM Our OWN CORRESPONDENT
,h,pnp, March l4--The telegraph will have
already conveyed TO America the news of the duel
which took place on the morning of the 18th inst,
between Don Enrique de Bourbon, brother OF the
1King- Consort Of Spain. and his cousins mar
rage the Duke of MOntpenser, resulting In the
death Of Don Enrique
Montpensier under pretext of needing the mineral
baths of Albania, left his palace in Seville about
month ago passed through Madrid on his way to
Albania and on his return, remained here. All who
do not accept his candidature to the throne-and
these comprise the entire nation with the exception
Of certain of the old arisOcracy and Unlonlsts VINO
have substituted Montpenser for ODonnsll-con-
sdered an act of the most baTefaced audacty for
Montpeuser TO fix his residence at Madrid, at the
very moment when il the general conviction
that no stone being left unturned TO bring about
his proclamation as king by a coup detd 1t seems
next to incredible that he should persist in his aspi
nations TO the throne in the teeth of the universal
prejudice against him manifested in every possible
manner. He has however. bought a number
Of Madrid papers, and has been trying to win favor
with the lower classes, by distributing large sums
Of money among them daily to relieve the wants of
the poor and needy.
Matters proceeded thus until about week ago,
when Don Enrique issued letter directed TO the
Montpensierists which he had printed and widely
circulated posting il the all over the city,
In this letter he qualities Montpensier unscru
pulous, ambitious rogue, coward cdndiIle vii
lain, and French jUgger, using throughout the
document language highly unbecoming prince
End gentleman. In all compassion for the
isforunes of this misguided prince justice compels
us TO acknowledge that nothing could be more in
sultng or aggravating than the document published.
There was no alternative. Montpensier challenged
hslnfante and the challenge OF accepted.
Pistols were the chosen and Gems. Cordova,
Alaminos and Soils were the seconds of Montpenser
Tie illstarred prince found General poor TO
do him homage. Not one of all those who were so
Eager at his bidding, so lately, when his brother was
King Of Spain could be found willing to act as his
second; not of his brother officers, for he
was General in the navy. The duel was to take
place on Saturday morning FeG y. and at midnight,
Friday, Don Enrique had yet found no seconds.
lie was FreemasOn, and at that hour he went to
bis lodge, and there found Don Federico Rubo, the
Republican leader and Deputy from Seville, who con-
tented to act his second procuring, for the pur
pose two other friends. Don Enrique then retired
TO his house. passed the night in arranging mis- papers
leave his house quietly, without disturbing any
when he was met by his son, young man Of some %
years who insisted accompanying him. most
affecting scene fOllowed-tho son pleading TO be
allowed to 90 with his fathers the father beseeching
his son TO desist from his entreates Finally, heart
rending separation took place, Don Enrique convnc-
Ing his son Of the improperly of his presence on such
kn occasion.
The place selected for the duel park. little
way out of Madrid, called La Casa dc Campo but
when the respective parties arrived there they found
II already occupied by the police. This was
The only show made by the authorities toward pre-
venting the encounter. On finding this obstacle
in their way the parties Immediately left and drove
towards Carabanchel three miles from Madrid, where
they selected the encampmeDt for target-practcing
~ the most eligible site for their purpose. The spot
chosen vas behind the target, and the duel took
place in the presence of all the officers of the artillery
regiment stationed there.
Fate seemed to favor Don Enrique to the very last
moment, when it deserted him. In drawing lots his
the first shot, and b. lot he was placed with his
back 10 the he WAS tall, slender man, and
Aontpensier is very corpulent The distance was ten
metres Both combatants were perfectly cool, and
showed no signs of emotion. The Infante fired first,
without effect. Then. Montpensier's seconds made
him observe that he was presenting full front TO
ms adversary. He changed his position and his hrst
shot was also without effect, although il must have
barely grazed Don Enriques head from the invOlun-
taTy movement he made. Don Enrique's second shot
Vas also wide, and then Montpensier fired in the air.
shis was objected TO by Don EnriQue's seconds, who
Knew that he was determined to mortally wound his
adversary IL possible. The Infante's third shot was
also VIDE and montpensers third hit the stock of
The Princes pistol This was fatal to the latter for
from that moment he became entirely disconnected
and his fourth ball went nowhere near his adversary
1t said that at this Montpensier absolutely refused
to IRE again but the seconds both sides insisted
10 such degree that he hastily as if only TO satisfy
them, and apparently without aiming fired his last
ball which struck the Infante in the temple causing
Instantaneous death.
On seeing bis enemy fall, Montpensier exclaimed
GOOD God! What have / done this il the first
human being that / have ever injured in my life
uod Knows thatlt is not my fault ~ and carrying
Ma clenshed hand TO his mouth be bit the flesh till
the blood started from it, lie was then taken With
nervous attack became speechless and had tainted
completely when he was carried 10 his coach by his
Steohds, ana IN TINS state was taken TO his house
The friends Of Don Enrique carried his corpse 10 the
chapel OF the barracks, and at an early bonr ON
sunday morning be was brought to Madrid
Tho nows of this sad affair spread like wild. fire
thfougn the city and, notwithstanding the obloouv
east On the Bourbon name IN Spain, sympathy il
everywhere felt for the unfortunate cut OIL in
ue prime vi his life, and the old national preindice
against the French is again ripe among the lower
uasseS ~hO are loudly demanding the punishment
4 INC Freuetunan yLo has ,,,,J.,ad "a. S,o,t.-,