Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-06-09
Queen Caroline.

The Prince of Wales, afterwards George
w., was married in 1875, much against
his will, to Caroline of Brunswick, his
cousin. Jealousies and reeriminations and
inveterate dislike ensued, and in 1891, after
the birth of their daughter, the princess
petitioned for a separation on the ground
of brutality. At this time the Lord Chan
cSllor, who was appointed with others to
conduct the negotiations. wrote: The
princess Is fattered with the prospects of
living apart from the prince and having the
disposal vi large income The prince, on
his part, would give his right hand for q
decent excuse 10 force matters to a separa-
ton The controversy between this royal
pair continued to bring disgrace upon the
nation for quarter of century. Caro-
line took up her residence at Blackheath,
and scandal was rife concerning her life
there. In 1895 The half insane King George
Ill, who was friendly towards her, allowed
an inquiry to be instituted in:o her con-
duct, which investigation resulted in scquit-
ting her of any positive dereliction, but it
brought TO light many Improprieiies. In
1914 she left England, visited Germany,
Italy and the Holy land, and during her So
jOurn in these places, says Lord Campbell,
''she certainly conducted herself in most
unbecoming manner, although it could not
be safely determined TO what extent Her
conduct and department with Bergami, the
Italian master of her household, caused much
animadversion. The court at Vienna re-
fused to receive her. When George ". as
cended the throne pension of $50. 900 was
offered her, provided she whSuld not re-
turn to England, but the offer was reject
sd. Until the death of Geocge Ill she had
been prayed for in the htany as Princess of
Wales, but upon the ascension OF her hus-
band it was ordered that she should not be
noticed in the litany, and that she should
have 10 royal rank. On June 5, Caroline
reached England and entered London,
where she exhibited herself TO large con-
course of people, ''all queens folk, writes
Lord Eldon to his daughter. Her case was
brought before the House Of Lords. Her
OHences could not be construed into high
treason, as they had been committed beyond
seas, but bill of pains and penalties was
introduced intended to apply to her case
Popular sympathy caused the bill to be
withdrawn, although the votes OF condem-
natlOn reInalneu upon the JOurndiS- Inc
trial male the fortunes of the lawyers en-
gagged IN her behalf. One of the Lords did
not hesitate to say that IF it had not been
fol the ill usage she had experienced in the
early part OF her married life, there would
have been no hesitation in coming to an un-
favorable conclusion upon the evidence
produced. After the session of Psrlia-
ment was over, the coronation of George
". tooa place. Caroline claimed to be
crowned, but a committee of the privy
council decided against her. She appeared
at the abbey, but was refused admItisnce.
There was a vast mob and shouts Of The
queen forever" mingled with others Of
''Shame, go to Bergsmi, Go to Italy"
Her health soon broke down after this dis
csmfture, and in less than year her death
ensued.