Middletown transcript., 1870-03-05
summary OF ForeiKn Ne,r..

Later London papers contribute the con-
tinuation of proceedings in the Mordaunt
divorce case. The evidence of Sir Charles
Mordaunt is interesting as indicating the
general feeling in regard to the character
of the Prince of Wales. Sir Charles tes-
tilted that before his marriage to Lady
Mordaunt he knew of her intimacy with
the Prince, and that after the marriage he
warned her against continuing the acquain-
tance. IL told her," said he, "that
had heard in various quarters certain cir
cumstances connected with his previous
character that caused me to wish her to
break off with him" Notwithstanding
this wish, Lady Mordaunt continued to
receive the Prince without the knowledge
Of her husband, until the time she made
the voluntary confession that criminal
intimacy had been existing between them
Sir Charles also testified to the discovery
of a batch of letters and valentine from
the Prince to his wife. The court loyalty
refused 10 permit the letters to be read.
Moro royal scandals. This time the
Spanish Bourbons are in the pillory Ex-
Queen Isabella has her family troubles as
well as her royal sister Victoria. Prince
Girgenti, of Naples, who married Isabela's
eldest daughter three years ago, is a
worthless roae and spendthrift, and has
already squandercd his wife's dowry.
The telegraph announces that the unfortu
nate young woman has begun legal pro-
cecdings against him. This is not the
worst, however. The Queens husband
has taken it upon himself to embargo all
her ex-Majesty's private property in Spain
to prevent the waste of their children's
Inheritance. The Queen has been living
almost riOtously since the beginning of her
exile, and this action on the part of her
dcspised lord was probably necessary to
save something from the wreck for the
future maintenance Of the family.
1t is reported in St. Petersburg that Mr.
Brown, Secretary OF the Chinese Embassy
will succeed Mr.. Burlingamc as Minister.
Mr.. Brown is an Englishman, but was in
full accord with his late superior in all
matters of policy. The Chinese ambassa-
doris continue their negotiations with the
Russian government. Some further par.
ticulars are given Of Mr. Burlingame's
death. His disease was inflammation of the
lungs. The remains are about to be sent
to the United States by the way of Berlin
The Dominican Republic has formally
declared in favor Of annexation to the Uni
ted States. The vote throughout tn,
country shows an overwhelming majority
in the affirmative, The towns of 5auiag,
la Vega aud Azua lad the demand foI
annexation.
The Parliament Of the North Gorma,
Confederation has voted in favor Of th,
abolition of capital punishment, in spite q
the protest of Count Won Bismarck, VIII,
declared that the adoption Of the measure
would be fatal to the new code.
The.Carlists in Spain are industriou
but not formidable. No extensive conspi
racy exists so says the Madrid Govern
ment Don Carlos has not been hear
from since he was ANONYMOUSLY cxpelle
from France, and took refuge in Swltzcl
land.
The obscquies Of the late Anson Bu
ingamc were celebrated in St. Petcrsbur
on Wednesday, amid great assembling
of people. Nearly the entire diplomat
corps and many high Russian officials wei
present. The Czar testified his respe,
for the deceased Minister by calling i
person on Mrs Burlingamc.
Now we have it from Paris that Lopez
! of Paragua, still holds his own against til
Brazilians, and is only sonewhat deplC
ted" by descrtions.