New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-03-14


were Senior Rubo and another name unknown,
both Republican Deputies in the Constituent Cortes
The affair has created much excitement.
The meeting between Prince Enrique de Bourbon
and the Duke de Montpensier took place seven miles
from the walls of Madrid The principals drew lots
for the first shot and Prince Enrique won. The ad-
vcrsaues exchanged their fire at 10 PAGES. without
result They then advanced on each other'
At seven PAGES, Prince Enrique fired ana missed
The Duke returned the fire with 1atal enec''
shooting his adversary through the head Inc la'-
ter f,l TO the ground, and III lew moments On
pred.
The Duke of Montpensier showed the utmost
ralmness during the combat. but was much affected
when informed of its result As the Prince was
Door the Duke offers to provide for his widow and
children.
The quarrel was caused by harsh letter against
The Duke which the Prince addressed to the Mont
rcnsicrists Enrique de Bourbon was brother of the
Prince de Assis: cOnSort of the eX-Queen Isabella
and cousin of the Duchess Of Montpensier.
Another account states that the duel was caused
lv some insulting letters written by Irnce henry,
branding Montpcnsier a Jesuit consprator, ana
calling him a blOated French pastry cook. Gems
Alominor and Cordova and Col. Soler acted as the
seconds of the Duke, and three republican Deputies
10 the Cores performed the same service Tor Henry
Of Bourbon The Prince won the choice OF weapons
and ground and the right to the first shot Inc as
lance was 10 PAGES the combatants firing alternately
The weapons used were revOlvcrs. The hrst ana
second shots of the Prince de Bourbon missed. AT
MS third the bullet grazed the cheek Of the Duke
causing slight wound
Montpensier's first shot missed, his second
slightly wounded the Prince, and his third proved
fatal the ball entering the forehead of the Prince
and killing him instantly. The Duke exclaimed,
NV God! What have dOnel" and swore TO pro-
tcct the Princes children.
Montpensier and his seconds are in Madrid, and
have not been arrested.
When the Duke had fired twice, the seconds en-
dcayored 10 effect reconciliation. but the Prince
wasfnrons and refused all offers. 1t is rumorcd that
q French intrigue is at the bottom OF the duel.
HENRY OF BOURBON AND TIE DUKE DE MONT
PENSIER.
Prince Henry of Bourbon and the Duke dc
Montpcnsier the combaants in the fatal duel thus re-
Iorcd were both remarkable men and have figured
prominently the recent intrigues for the Spanish
throne Prince Henry OF Bourbon, who held the Spanish
title of Duke of Seville and ranked as lnfana Of Spain
was born the 18th of April 1873 lie was the second
son OF the Duke of CadZ and brother TO Francisco
Asss the husband Of Queen Isabella On the 9Th OF
May lS47 he married Donna Helena de Castelvl Shelly
Fernandez de COrdOva at Rome During part OF the reign
Of Queen Isabella, Prnce Henry was the most important
person Of Spain, and was considered intellectually
He did not however exercise the influence his
ability and relationship the king might be supposed to
have secured him. The king preferred the counsel
OF Others and the prince and Queen Isabella disagreed III
consequence of the Partially shown by her for Marion
and hs friends He Informed her II that Marion ms
agents. friends and aluators, continued to be all IN az
IN the palace would return there in his life At
the age OF a he VceAdmral OF the Spanish meet In
Ma- 1861 royal decree deprived him OF that position
ands rank as Infanta OF Spain In letter olshed tnS
wear Prince Henry assaied the Duke dc MohtpehsIeI
referred 10 the advice which he had given to Queen sa
Iro and vindicated the policy he had pursued. This
docpuent which was addressed TO Gen.'Prm. intensified
the eud existing between the prince and tue DUKE de
Montpenser he regarded as one OF the Instruments
In The pOntlcal persecution he suffered IN spain lie was
GENERALLY considered asprant FOR the throne but ais
ayowed any designs upon 1t in the letter to which we
have referred
the Duke de Montpensier is a son Of Louis Philippe
and has for the last 81 years, occupied an hnueh'a
position Spanish affairs Since the deposition u queen
isabella has necessarily intrigued Tor the THRONE ana
in various communications he has gwen expressions u
ms sentiments on the results OF the Revolution ana inc
Constitution Of 1869 lie was lately nominated for the
Cortes and received about $4,000 votes, but was de
feated He possesses considerable wealth. and has used
n freely IN his late political projects. In all the letters
which Prince Henry has published, with view
N affect the question OF the throne, lie has
invariably characterized MOntpenser coldblooded
codbearted mercenary aud hypOcrltical, and, doubt
icss welcomed the challenge to the duel in which he FELL
shot down by his cooler antagonist Lately Montpehsier
wrote letter TO some anxiety respecting MS
views Of the throne. He said: "With respect TO my
poson as a candidate for the throne, desire that II
- he understood once and for all, that am not, and
have not been pretender to the Crown. When special
circumstances obliged me In December 1905 10 audresS
che public press-whose mission respect while depoIing
its errors-I declared in the most explicit manner that
was perfectly prepared respect the decision OF the
Constituent Cores sole representatives for me- then
as now OF the national sovereignty" This explanation
little credited by the public Of Madrid, was not deemed
sufficient to put al ellfoundcd msgivings Now,
however. the Duke OF MOntpenser has, IN all proDaDIy
lod remaining chances for the throne with the same
bullet that carried death to his enemy.
TIE CARLIsTS.
Iisreported thatin spite of the constant vigilance
Of the authorities on both sides of the frontier
Lers Of Carlists have crossed into Spain
TROUBLES OF TIE Ex-oUEEN
PARIS, Saturday March r. 1870.
The ex Queen Isabella of Spain and her husband,
bon Francisco d'Asss, have agreed TO submit their
differences 10 arbitration.
The tribunal will he composed Of five persons, one
,fwbom will be Jules fayre.
ROME
rup DEMAND FOR 4 FRENCH EErRrsrvT alive
IN TIE COUNCIL on ACCOUNT OF TpE nn.uA
or INFAIIIBIL1TY-NO INIENIloH or WITH
DRAWN" ihE fHEN'h ih''i FROM ROME.
PARIS, March a. 1870
lis reported that Count DaIu, Minister Of Forcion
Affairs will issue a manifesto explaining the polcv
sf France toward the Ucumenical Council.
Connt Darn has not demanded that France avo o
yeuresntaiye in the Council because of the nono.d
introduction Of the dogma OF inlalibity, bu,Sn ae
count of the publication of the Schtma' winch Sems