The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-03-31
MONROE, LOUISIANA SATURDAY, MARCH 81, 1883.
A LIVE LORD IN LOUISIANA.
\ Rriof Biographical Sketch OF the
Noblcman.

\ Rriof Biographical sketch Of the
Nobleman.
Having been asked many questions
relative to Lord Mandeville, son-in-law
of Mr.. \. Yznaga del Vale, of Con-
cordia, who is at present on visit
here, we have secured the following
brief biographical sketch of the distin-
guished gentleman, and publish it for
the Information of those who have
made the inquiries aud also to en-
tighten those of our readers who have
any curiosity in the matter. This
sketch is furnished by Il person who is
very we'll acquainted with the sub)ec
and may be relied upon to be correct.
Lord Vaudeville was born in the
city of London in the year 1853, and is
consequently just thirty years OF age.
He is the eldest son of the Duke OF
Manchester, and will be the eighth
Duke in the line should he survive his
father. This he is likely to do, as he is
strong, hearty, robust, handsome
young man, who appears to have "a
lease on life that will cover many
years. ....-.-,! ,,r ..s r,.,....I
The early ancestor of Lord Maude-
vile was the Commander Monticute,
who came over to England with Will
liam the Great, Conquerer. The fam
lily mansion in England is kimbolton
Castle, very old stately edifice, that
once gave shelter to the famous Queen
Katharine, and within whose walls
that lady died. The memory of
Queen Katharine is still cherished by
the owners of the castle as many pic
lures Of her friends now grace its walls,
and the Queens trunk is still preserved
at the castle.
Lord Vaudeville was educated at
Eton, and during the Zulu war his
IAordship went as Aide-de- Camp with
Sir Garnet Wolseley, to South Africa.
There we are told he distinguished
himself as a soldier, fighting with
great bravery and courage. Au Incl.
dent is told of him as follows Dur.
ing the progress OF the warSir. Garnet
called for volunteer to lead an expe-
dition over the country about four hun
dred miles from the army's camp. The
march was through the enemy's coun-
try and was beset upon every side with
the greatest dangers. With the fear
less gallantry for which he was always
noted, Lord Vaudeville offered his
services, and discharged his duty with
great skill, energy and bravery, carry
ing out his orders to the letter and car
rying his soldiers safely through their
perilous journey. While successfully
defying the dangers of the field of bat
tie, Lord Vaudeville fell a victim to
one of the peculiar diseases of the coun-
try, contracting the South African
fever, lnalady nearlyif not quite as
fatal as the dreaded yellow fever.
While scores of Sir Garnet's command
were dying from the scourge, it prov
ing fatal in nearly every instance, the
life of the subject Of this sketch was
fortunately preserved. . n
OF the marriage of Lord Vaudeville
to the beautiful and accomplished
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Yznoga del
Vale, of Concordia, our readers are
already familiar. His Lordship is fond
of field sports, and his present visit to
the family of her ladyship's parents
gives him an excellent opportunity to
indulge this beneficial propensity. Ue
is taking advantage of it, too, spend
ing much time in the woods with his
dog and gun. Lord Vaudeville ex-
presses himself as delighted with Lou
isiana, her climate and her people,
and will prolong his visit almost inde-
finiteIy. Many Of our citizens have
come In contact with him, and all are
agreeably surprised to find him such a
clever, courteous, pleasant gentleman.