The death of Lord Avonmore.raises a curious and perplexing question in the interpretation of our marriage laws. His successor in the title and estates is Major Yelverton, the hero of the LongworthYelvertou romance. The peerage is an Irish one, aud by the verdict of an Irish court of law, Miss Theresa Longworth is the wife of Major Yelverton., She is now, therefore, Lady Avonmore, aud, as the wife of an Irish peer, is entitled to her jointure. How is this difficulty to he settled ? On this side of St. George's Channel the widow of Professor Forbes is Lord Avonmore's wife ; iv Ireland, Miss Longworth is the wife, and his English and Scotch wife has neither title nor status. It is a perplexing position for the gentleman to find himself in. But what is his position in comparison with that of the ladies ? "Wife aud no wife, husband and no husband !—Bristol Times.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume VI, Issue 37, 13 February 1871, Page 2
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