not, as he imagined-more especially when their lordships found, as they would find, that this was not a solitary instance of this impropriety; for the thing occurred two or three times at the Villa Branti. At the Villa Branti, as on other occasions, Bergami was admitted into her majesty's presence when she was dressing, and at her toilet; when her majesty, in short, was in that state of dishabille which made such admission very highly improper. He was admitted at all times, and suffered to be present when her attendants were attiring her. In addition to this, their lordships would find, as he had said before, the fact of Bergami's entering her majesty's room at night, in the manner already described, observed, several times during her residence at Branti. From Branti her majesty removed, in the month of August, to her villa near Pesaro, where she afterwards almost entirely resided. At Pesaro the princess chose rooms for herself and Bergami, separate and apart from the rest of her suite; and et Pesaro, the same facilities of intercourse were continued which had been attended to at almost every place which her majesty had visited, and everywhere she had taken up her residence, So attached did her majesty always appear to the person and society of Bergami, that his absence seemed to occasion her considerable pain. The greatest interest and anxiety for his return were constantly expressed by her majesty, and she appeared to be highly gratified when that occurred. She was accustomed to watch for his return and upon one occasion actually set out to meet him. Upon his at length returning, she was observed to express the greatest joy, and all that fondness and attachment which might be supposed to exist for each other in two persons between whom such an intercourse existed. [Some lords here asked, what was the date of the transactions said to have taken place at Pesaro?] The Attorney-General said, the month of August, 1817. The Lord-Chancellor thought it might be convenient for Mr. Attorney General to give the dates of these facts as he went on. at the Villa Branti, within a few days of her arrival at Milan. She was at the Barona in Ap il, 1817. In February of that year, she set out upon her tour into Germany, through the Tyrol, whence she returned to the Barona-in April; from hence she went to Rome, where she purchased Rucanelli and Villa Branti, in June and July; and then she went to Pesaro on the 9th of August of that year. From the period of her majesty's departure for this country, excepting only the short time she was in France, she continued to reside at Pesaro. He had abstained as much as possible, in the course of his narrative from entering upon parts of the evidence applying to other places. After her majesty took up her residence at Pesaro, she generally remained there, with only one or two exceptions. Lord Dundas asked at what period the acts alleged as occurring at Pesaro took place? The Attorney-General believed, soon after her Majesty's going to Pesaro, in August, 1817. He had, he said, abstained, in this case, from going through a variety of particular detail, of what would be disclosed in evidence respecting her Majesty's residence at Villa d'Este, where she re. sided for a considerable time, on the banks of the Lago di Como. It would be proved in evidence that she was there in the habit of going out with Bergami in a sort of carriage large enough for only one person to sit down, and another to sit upon his lap. In this carriage she was in the habit of going out with Bergami, sho sitting upon his lap, and he with bis arms round her, which it was absolutely necessary that he should have, in order to enable him to guide the horse. It would be proved that they were seen together in a canoe upon the lake; and, on one occasion, they were seen bathing together, in the river Brescia. During her residence at Como they were observed together in very indecent situations; and a variety of familiarities of that sort would be proved, during her residence at Como, by a variety of witnesses, and upon various occasions, which their lorpships would think, at present, it became him to abstain from more particularly noticing. He only adverted to them to prove the facilities of intercourse which existed. On her returu from the east, she brought in her train a man, who, from | accompany Bergami to a place of Cathe accounts given of him by the wit-tholic worship which he himself fre nesses, appeared to have been a man of brutal and depraved manners to the last degree; his name was Mahomet, who, at the Villa d'Este, at various times, exhibited the most atrocious in.decencies in the presence of her majesty, Bergami being present with her majesty during the time of those exhibitions. They were of so indecent and detestable a character, that it was with the greatest pain he could even mention them. Here it might be said, that these circumstances did not prove adultery; but if it were proved, the preamble of the bill, he should contend, was made out. It would excite in their lordships a feeling that it proved more-not merely indecency, and disgusting indecency, but a want of all moral feeling. He said that the woman who could demean and degrade berself to be present at such an exhibition, and no man could doubt it, that such a woman was capable, not only of sacrificing her virtue, but that in the most undisguised and disgusting manner. These facts went to prove, not only that part of the preamble which charged disgusting and improper familiarity, but suggested proof also of the adulterous intercourse. Could their lordships have any doubt, where a woman was capable of acting thus, that when Bergami and she were in her room alone, and had all the necessary facilities, that took place which was charged against her, viz. adulterous intercourse with Bergami, There was another circumstance,-no ways, however, remarkable, in her majesty's case, because it was always the accompaniment or the forerunner of such a vicious state. Let them mark the ascendancy which this man had obtained over the mind of her majesty. This circumstance, however, occurred. Their lordships would find, that, upon her majesty's first going to Italy, she did that, constantly, which comported with her dignity as an English princess; and, let him add as a protestant princess. She either had divine service regularly performed at home, or attended places where it was performed after the rites of the church of England. This regulation continued until a short time after she returned to Genoa, where Bergami first entered into her service; but from that time down to her departure for England it was continued, and she was seen to quented, to join in the prayers of the service, and to kneel down by his side, Such was her abandonment of those religious feelings and rites which ought to be observed by all persons under all circumstances, She demeaned herself to accompany this man, which was an act degrading and disgusting in itself; but he could not help thinking it a strong corroboration and confirmation of all the other facts which he had detailed: and it must satisfy their lordships that this disgraceful and illicit intercourse did take place between Bergami and her majesty, as it had been stated to them, Let their lordships look at the general nature of the case, and, besides this, let them look at some of those strong facts which more especially confirmed the charge. This Bergami was a man in the greatest poverty. In October, 1814, he was received into her majesty's service, and in the short course of five or six months, he was not only in habits of the greatest familiarity with her, but his whole family surrounded her. Their lordships would allow him to call their attention to the state of her majesty's establishment, while settled at Pesaro. There was Bergami himself, the grand chamberlain; his mother, who did not appear to have held any particular situation in her household; his brother Lewis, who, from the humble station of a courier, had been promoted to be her equerry; the countess of Oldi, the sister, who was only maid of honour; Francis Bergami, their cousin, was dig nified with the title of Director of. the Palace; Faustina, the sister; Martin, a page; Frances, a relation; and the house-steward, besides the Piccaroon. So that their lordships would see that there were ten, as he might say, of this family, retained in her service. And, to account for the striking fact of their being advanced in this way in favours and honours, what was to be said? How was it to be accounted for? It might well be said, indeed, in answer to that question, "Don't from these facts alone infer guilt; don't from these infer adulterous intercourse." Why, no, he would not; if he did infer it from these alone, he should be betraying that duty which they had imposed upon him, and which he was pledged to perform. But when, in addition to these circum stances, their lordships found that all these disgraceful familiarities continued between them-(and he alluded more particularly to the scene in the tent on board of the polacca)-when they looked at what occurred at Charnitz, at Carlsrhue, and other places surely these facts of themselves would be sufficient; but when coupled with others, if they should be satisfactorily proved, they could not leave the slight est doubt of the disgraceful conduct charged in the preamble, and of the shameful and wicked intercourse which took place between count Bergami and her majesty. But their lordships had heard it said at their bar, and said with a sort of triumph by his learned friends-" What witnesses have you? How is all this to be proved? Will you attempt to prove it? Have you any competent witnesses ?" And their lordships bad heard a great deal of undeserved s'ander heaped on foreign witnesses. They had heard his learned friends say, on the other hand, when speaking of their client," Oh! we expect persons of high rank, and character, aud consequence, in the country where the circumstances are stated to have taken place." Now, let their lordships look at the case. It did not admit of such witnesses; it was when her majesty was in retirement, and surrounded only by her servants, that those facts took place. Could there be any witnesses of facts like these, but those whose avocations and humble employments gave them opportunities of seeing the conduct of the parties from time to time, and of examining the beds and bed-rooms? In cases of criminal conversation, they never had-at least, it was very frequently quite impossible and impracticable to have-any other evidence but that of servants, or others whose duties called them to different parts of the house. But it was said, and with something like an air of exultation." Aye, but these are foreign witnesses." Foreign witnesses! Let them look at her majesty's conduct: why was it that her majesty was abandoned by all her other suite, by all her English servants? why? but that, after her arrival from Milan, she seemed anxious to forget that she was, or should be, an English woman. Could she complain of those foreign witnesses when she had shown by her conduct, what she thought of Italian servants-what she thought of this man, her favored Bergami? Should it be said, don't hear foreign witnesses, there is the strongest objection to them! they are not to be believed. But he would ask them what did this hold out to the public? Was it not to say, "Go abroad, commit what crime you please, carry on what conduct you please; however flagitious, you never can be convicted in an English court of justice." And why? Because the fact can only be proved by foreign wit nesses, and they, we tell you before we hear them, are branded with infamy. They are mared for discredit; there forego abroad, abandon yourself to the most dissolute profligacy you please; it can never be proved in a court of this country, for foreign witnesses are unworthy of belief." Would their lordships listen to such argument as this? Let them pride themselves on the superiority of the English character, but let them not by a sweeping condemnation declare that all foreigners were unworthy of credit. It was her majesty who had herself to thank, if the facts could only be proved by Italian witnesses. She had taken into her household Italian servants, and surely would not treat with such disgrace the person highest in her confi. dence. If their lordships' condemnation, however, extended to Italians, it could hardly be applied to foreigners of all countries and descriptions. He was satisfied,notwithstanding the adroit manner in which the case had been put by his learned friends, who presumed that these witnesses would exercise their faculty of locomotion, and take the air at their ease, the observation would make no impression on their lordships' minds. Would to God fhose witnesses could do so; but he would recall to their lordships' remembrance circumstances which had happened, and ask whether the witnesses could feel that security which they ought to enjoy. It was disgraceful to the country that such circumstances had taken place; but he trusted that the public mind would soon resume is former calmness, and the popular clamour subside. Upon the circumstances of the to add, their lordships were to decide case, it was hardly necessary for him under a acred obligation. It had been said that the witnesses being foreigners, were the less worthy of belief, and that their testimony ought to be received with suspicion and distrust; but the conduct of her majesty, and the nature of the case, made such evidence indispensable. Their lordships. would decide upon its value, and, he doubted not, calmly and firmly pronounce their judgment. He should now proceed to call his witnesses. A considerable pause now ensued. Lord Erskine observed, that it might be expedient to come immediately to an understanding, with regard to the situation of the witnesses, after they should have delivered their testimony. It might be material to the ends of justice that they should be placed in a station of security, and be forthcoming, if, on a subsequent occasion, their presence should be found necessary. The Lord Chancellor said, that in accordance with the usual course of their proceedings, the witnesses might be questioned before their departure from the house as to where they were about to go. He agreed that they ought to be kept within call, and remain in attendance till the end of the cause; and therefore now moved, that the witnesses do attend from day to day till further orders. This motion was immediately carried without opposition. Lord King observed, that his doubt arose from the circumstance of their now sitting, not in their judicial, but in a legislative capacity. The Earl of Liverpool remarked that in his apprehension what might be done in the case of an impeachment might also be done upon this occasion. Lord King was of opinion that this was a question of law, not of parliamen tary privilege; but it might yet be doubted whether a prosecution could be commenced without the special order of the house. The Earl of Liverpool thought the question would be, whether the house would interfere to stop a prosecution? Earl Grey said a few words, upon which the conversation dropped. Her majesty at this moment entered the house, attended as usual by lady Aun Hamilton, aud took her seat in a chair placed within the bar, about the distance of three yards from it, and which, though not directly opposite to, enabled her to confront the witnesses. THEODORE MAJOCHI. The Solicitor-General then called Theodore Majochi, who, in a very few moments was ushered in, and placed before the bar. He is a man of middle stature, decent appearance, and was handsomely attired. Her majesty, having fixed her eyes on him, exclaimed in a piercing tone, "Theodore! oh, no, uo;" and was immediately conducted to a private apart ment. The Solicitor-General applied to their lordships to allow the Marchese Nicolas Spinetto to be sworn as an interpreter, the witness being an Italian, and utterly ignorant of the English language. Lord King expressed a wish that the house should distinctly understand in what situation the witnesses would be placed, and that it should be known whether, on their coming to that bar, they would be liable upon the evideuce which they gave to an indictment for perjury. Their lordships were now proceeding in a legislative capacity, but the king's Attorney-General was employed to conduct the case brought under their consideration. This, it appeared, was done upon an order of the house itself. Undoubtedly their lordships might commit a witness for falsehood and prevarication, for the term of their own sitting; but as it was not improbable that they might have to revise parts of this proceeding, it was desirable to learn whether the witnesses should be in the same predica-pend his right to introduce an interprement as in a court of record. The Lord Chancellor said, that if the noble lord's question were put to his experience, he could make no answer; but on general principles he would state his opinion, that the witnesses might be prosecuted at law for perjury. The interpreter was then sworn. Mr. Brougham asked, whether he appeared by an order of the house, or at the instance of the party promoting the present bill. He wished to ascertain this point, because upon the answer which he received would de ter on the part of her majesty. The Lord Chancellor thought there could be no objection to enquiring of the interpreter himself by whom he had been engaged to offer himself to the house in that capacity. Mr. Brougham then addressed the Marchese Spinetto and asked in whose |