Glasgow Courier. — 1853-11-03 (Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland)

THE MURDER OF GEN. COUNT DE EUILLY BY HIS AIDE-DE-CAMP. The Gazette des Tribunaur publishes the following details of the melancholy affair at Chalons, and it intimates that it has reason to believe them correct ; ' It appears that General Count de Neuilly, in consequence of anonymous communications made to him, conceived grave euspieions respecting the conduct of his wife; but the cominunications did not designate any person; they merely spoke of an officer of the garrison who often visited at his house. The General made observations, and he soon perceived that M. de Laporte, captain of the staff of the 3cl division, commanded by General Perrot, was the person referred to. But still he was not absolutely certain, and before making an exposure be wished to obtain positive proof. Captain de Laporte, who had obtained leave of absence, WU to quit Chalons on Saturday evening. The General had a numerous party that evening, and 31_ de Laporte was present at it. 'f he general carefully observed the conduct of his wife and that of the Captain, and lie saw signs of intelligence between them which left him no doubt. At eleven o'clock the company retired. Captain de Laporte took leave of the General, and announced that he meant immediately to leave Chalons for Vitry where his servant had already gone. The General afterwards withdrew to his chamber, and the Countess to hers. The apartment of the General is separated by several rooms from that of the Countess, and the latter's bedroom opens on a garden. The General went into the garden armed with a musket, and, after waiting • short time, the door was opened, and the noise of footsteps was heard proceeding towards the chamber of the Countess. He secreted himself behind some trees, but his movement was perceived by the person who had entered, sake stopped and retraced his steps. At that moment the General fired his gun, but the darkness prevented him from taking a correct aim, and he missed his object. He then went into the chamber of the Countess, and had a long explanation with her, after which he retired to his own room. 'The next morning, before seven o'clock, the General went with a cane in his hand to M. de Laporte's residence, M. de Laporte was alone at the time. What then took place H. de Laporte can alone state. But a few minutes only had passed away when a double detonstion was heard; and General de Neuilly was ! seen to leave the house, pale, staggering, and covered with blood. He made about fifty steps in the street, and at the moment at whieh a woman approached to assist him he fell down, saying, "It is Captain de Laporte who has assassinated me." He then made • violent effort to pronouace some more words, but enplied. Two wounds were found on him; one was In the left shoulder,the other near the heart. M. de Laporte, who bore the marks of a violent blow on the face, was arrested; he declares that at the moment at %Thiel' the geueral entered the apartment he said, 'You know, captain, what brings me here? I know it, General, and plstard myself at your order* l' No sooner had M. de lApotte spoken, than the General, raising his ca ne,:struck Min violently on the head. He thereupon seized his pistols, and fired once, but the General, advancing towards him, again raised his cane, whereupon he discharged his secogd pistol. Colonel theureux, chief of the staff of the division, immediately came to Paris to give an account of the affair to the Minister of War. An investigation has been ordered, and ill, to be carried on by the court-martial sitting at Mezieres. Oa Monday the post mortars examination of the body took place; one ball remained in the body, but the other passed completely through. The funeral took place on the following day. All the authorities were present. The corners of the pall were born* by the prefect, Col. Lheureux of the staff, the military intendant, and H. Bornot, deputy-mayor. The whole of the garrison was under arms; the church was completely hung with black, ornamented with the initials and arms of the deceased. Almost all the inhabitant' were either present or followed the cortege. The Bishop of Chalons assisted at the funeral service. A speech was made over the grave by General Perrot, who acted as chief mourner.