THE CAMPBELL DIVORCE CASE.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1531, 30 December 1886, Page 3

THE CAMPBELL DIVORCE CASE.

A special telegram to the Melbourne Age, dated London, Deo. 21, says:— "The divorce suit instituted by Lord Colin Campbell, son of the Duke of Argyle, agaioet Lady Colin Campbell, and a counter suit by the wife against the , husband, was concluded yesterday. The > f Judge summed up strongly in furor of Lady Campbell.' The jury retired at 6.46 p.m., and returned at 9.20 p.m. The foreman annouoced that they agreed thatLord Colin was not guilty of adultery, * but in the case of Lady Colin they could not arrive at a decision. Afterwards it transpired that the sole reason for hesitation was the absence of General Butler, one of the correspondents, who did not appear in the witness-box to answer a charge against him. When the announcement of their failure to agree was made by the jury Lady Colin Campbell was much affected, turned pale, trembled, and almost fainted. The Judge solemnly lectured the jury, pointing out the ;greai pain and inconvenience which disagreement must inflict on all parties. The jury retited again, and at 10.15 p.m. returned into Court with a verdict affirming the inttocence of Lady Campbell. The Jury also added aridei censuring the conduct of General Butler in not coming f.rwvd to testify when a woman's hpnor '■.. was involved as Junworthy an officer and t gentleman. The verdict and rider were applauded in Court. The newspapers, which iasued special editions, bad, an enormous sale.