The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-25
1 DlSGRACED SOLDIER
WHO REFUSED TO TELL The
TRUTH
In Defense Of q Noble and Pure
Woman Whose Honor Was
at Stake.

The New York Herdld's London
correspondent lie egraphs that during
the last two days London socisty,
sat'atsd with the details OF the Camp
bell csuse celtbre, hiss been discuss
log the extraordinary ricer OF the
jury regarding Gen. Batter. 1t las
also been wondering at his queer con-
duct in marrying great artiste,
whose first picture, tie Orimean Roll
Call" i3 seen ia every print shop. He
is the RuIhnr OF q book called The
Great Lone Land. The General is a
Catholic, a diplomstist and q soldier,
and well regarded in all social circles,
His club, the Junior United Service,
called meeting to consider whether
he ought to be expelled or not A
court.lnartisl is limited at for conduct
not becoming soldier aud a gentle
man. Hence, anything relating to his
nou-appearanc b comes for the pres.
ent al public feature. Mr.. George
Lewis, his solicitor, said today that
every effort WAS made to induce him
| to return.
Il used personal eptresty, private
representations, the influence If rel
atives, OF high ecc esiastics, and Of the
highest military authorities, but il
was no use. l served him with suit
pena, and iDclo3td Go note. He
sent me back the note, and took no
notice Of the subpega. | sent of his
counsel over 10 ID nan to represent
that he owed it to Lady Colin as well
to himself to attend, but all TO no
purpose.
II had some time ago written, urg-
ing him to let me take bis evidence,
in case anything should hsppen to
him. He replied that he refused to
meet vague and indefinite charge of
adultery with any other reply than
that of absolute denial, but rs soou
as any particular aGd specific accusa-
tons were brought Against
him he pledged himself that
at whatever sacrifice Of line
ard convenience, be would
return to give them direct. specific end
absolute contradiction, l have that
in wiring, but afterward, when the
vague and underlined CT arge was con-
verted into specific, although NOR
strously improbable sccusltion, he had
changed his mind, and he would not
COM, and when he has changed his
mind no power on earth can Induce
him to charge it,"
MLADY TO THIS SON OF MARS.
Lady Campbell wrote to him this
letter:
DEAR GEN. BUTLER-You will remember
that when Mr.. Lewis, in my presence, at his
office, proposed for your own cOuYenien co
that you should be examined in regard to
the case now pending you said il woGld be
unnecessary, as you intended to return to
England and appear in person Mt the tritl.
This was so obviously desirable in the inter
ests of your oHn character that othing fur
Their could tlGn have been urged upon you,
and IL is therefore with pr0foaud amaze
ment that | now learn you have changed
this intention. You must know that your
failure to appear at the trial will inlet n
monstrous injustice upon me, and put me to
cation OF my character from unfOunded in
ference drawn by my enemies and yours
from the single fact Of your having called
upon me in Lord collins house. These in
ferences can be instantly ulssipated by q
single straightforward anu manly denial on
yourp4rt and this denial L have the right
to expect from you, as a friend, gee tleman
and a soldier. Hoping soOn to learn that
you have resumed your original intention to
appear in person, remain, yours truly.
"He sent this curt answer:
nINAN, FRANCE, November 20, 1885.