[PB: Having been V-T's tutor, Law became his brother-in-law. VT then ran away and signed up as "Ernest Smith". Was VT in Law's "charge" when he ran away?]
The Morning Post, London, Monday, July 11, 1853; p.5; Issue 24821, "Enlistment of a young nobleman", notes that after a quarrel with clergyman Mr Law with whom he was living, V-T went to London and enlisted as a private soldier in the 4th Light Dragoons [PB: WL says 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards] on Thursday, 7 July 1853. Mr Law married the daughter of Lord and Lady Londonderry in 1852. V-T called Lord Ernest Vane, was godson to the late King of Hanover, son of a general and nephew to Lord Hardinge, the commander-in-chief.
NB Lady Adelaide Emelina Carolina Vane married Mr Frederick Henry Law, a tutor in his Lordship's family to Lord E. Vane at St George's, Hanover Sq, Westminster, Mddsx. Took place "without the knowledge, prvity or consent" of her parents, cf Liverpool Mercury etc, Liverpool, Tuesday, February 17, 1852; Issue 2372 & The Belfast News-Letter, Belfast, Wednesday, February 18, 1852; Issue 11692. (Keyword search throws up 54 accounts of the elopement in the newspapers.
Freeman's Journal and Daily Commercial Advertiser , Dublin, Tuesday, July 12, 1853; Issue N/A, "Elopement of Lord Ernest Vane, etc. " Same story but a different account. Enlisted as Ernest Smith. Attested at Rochester and started for Dublin with his comrades.
The Aberdeen Journal (Aberdeen, Scotland), Wednesday, July 13, 1853; Issue 5505, "Elopement of Lord Ernest Vane, etc.". Same story as in Freeman's Journal, July 12, 1853. taken from The Observer.
The Blackburn Standard, Blackburn, Wednesday, July 13, 1853; Issue 966, "Noble recruit". Cryptic version of the story.
The Bury and Norwich Post, and Suffolk Herald, Bury Saint Edmunds, Wednesday, July 13, 1853; p.[1]; Issue 3707, "Enlistment of a young nobleman". Same story but a different account.
Manchester Examiner and Times, Manchester, Wednesday, July 13, 1853; Issue 490, "Enlistment of Lord Ernest Vane". Same story, taken from The Observer, Sunday July 10, 1853.
The Bradford Observer, Bradford, Thursday, July 14, 1853; p.3; Issue 1012, "Enlistment of a young nobleman". Same story as in The Morning Post, July 11, 1853 but with a postscript that he was recognised and not allowed to enlist. Rather he was entrusted to a gentleman to prepare for passing his examinations before obtaining a commission. Note attributed to The Morning Post.
Freeman's Journal and Daily Commercial Advertiser, Dublin, Thursday, July 14, 1853; Issue N/A, "Lord Ernest Vane". Announces that it had been misinformed and repeats to postscript to the Bradford entry July 14, 1853.
Nottinghamshire Guardian, London, Thursday, July 14, 1853; p.7; Issue 383, "Enlistment of a young nobleman" As before, credits The Morning Post with saying he had been sent to a Military Academy.
The Essex Standard, and General Advertiser for the Eastern Counties, Colchester, Friday, July 15, 1853; Issue 1178, "Enlistment of a young nobleman". As before, without the correction.
Glasgow Herald, Glasgow, Friday, July 15, 1853; Issue 5265, "Enlistment of Lord Ernest vane", same story as before with the correction attributed to the Morning Herald.
The Newcastle Courant etc. Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Friday, July 15, 1853; Issue 9319, "Enlistment of Lord E. Vane". As before with a corrective that some reports say he had been admitted to a military academy.
The Royal Cornwall Gazette, Falmouth Packet, and General Advertiser, Truro, Friday, July 15, 1853; p.2; Issue 2612, No title, Cryptic note, not corrected.
Berrow's Worcester Journal, Worcester, Saturday, July 16, 1853; p.3; Issue 7860, "Youthful Escapade". Cryptic note corrected from The Morning Post.
Hampshire Telegraph and Sussex Chronicle etc., Portsmouth, Saturday, July 16, 1853; Issue 2806, "Enlistment of a young nobleman". As before, not corrected.
The Huddersfield Chronicle and West Yorkshire Advertiser, West Yorkshire, Saturday, July 16, 1853; p.8; Issue 172, "Enlistment of a young nobleman". As before, not corrected.
The Ipswich Journal, Ipswich, Saturday, July 16, 1853; Issue 5958, "Freak of a young nobleman". Cryptic account that notes he was recognised and was "restored to his friends".
The Leeds Mercury, Leeds, Saturday, July 16, 1853; Issue 6241, "Enlistment of a young nobleman" As before corrected from The Standard.
The Leicester Chronicle: or, Commercial and Agricultural Advertiser, Leicester, Saturday, July 16, 1853; Issue 2225, "The enlistment of Lord Ernest Vane, etc.) As before, corrective attributed to The Morning Post and the Morning Herald.
The Preston Guardian etc., Preston, Saturday, July 16, 1853; Issue 2133, "Enlistment of Lord Ernest Vane, etc." As before (from The Observer) corrected from the Morning Herald.
The York Herald, and General Advertiser, York, Saturday, July 16, 1853; Issue 4212, "Enlistment of a young nobleman". As in The Morning Post, July 11, 1853, without a corrective statement.
Reynolds's Newspaper, London, Sunday, July 17, 1853; Issue 153, "Lord Ernest Vane" A corrective to an earlier publication. From The Morning Post.
Dundee Courier, Dundee, Wednesday, July 20, 1853; p.[1]; Issue 1924, "Enlistment of a young nobleman" As before corrected from the Morning herald.
The Ipswich Journal, Ipswich, Saturday, July 30, 1853; Issue 5960, "Lord Ernest Vane" Announced he is shortly to be gazetted to a cavalry regiment.
Nottinghamshire Guardian, London, Thursday, August 04, 1853; p.2; Issue 386, "Lord Ernest Vane" Announced he is shortly to be gazetted to a cavalry regiment.
The York Herald, and General Advertiser, York, Saturday, August 06, 1853; p.8; Issue 4215, "Lord Ernest Vane". Announced he is shortly to be gazetted to a cavalry regiment.
The London Gazette, Nov 11, 1853, 3304, 57th Foot, Lord Ernest Me Donnell Vane to be Ensign, by purchase, vice Lee, who retires. Dated 11th November, 1853.
The Times, England, Saturday, Nov 12, 1853; p.12; Issue 21584, "London Gazette, etc." V-T's first commission in The London Gazette.
Caledonian Mercury, Edinburgh, Monday, November 14, 1853; Issue 20345, "London Gazette, etc. ". V-T gazetted to 57th Foot.
The Belfast News-Letter, Belfast, Wednesday, November 16, 1853; Issue 11961, No title. Says he has entered the 57th Foot.
Freeman's Journal and Daily Commercial Advertiser, Dublin, Wednesday, November 16, 1853; Issue N/A, "Fashionable Intelligence. Says he has entered the 57th Foot.
The Newcastle Courant etc, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Friday, November 18, 1853; Issue 9337, No title. Notes he was gazetted to the 57th Foot.
The Morning Post, London, Monday, November 28, 1853; p.5; Issue 24941. 19th Century, No title. The Marquis of Londonderry is recovering from his recent accident in Dublin Lords A & E V-T left town to visit him at Newtownards. E. V-T on eve of departing to join his regiment at Corfu.
The Standard, London, Monday, November 28, 1853; Issue 9144, Same story.
Freeman's Journal and Daily Commercial Advertiser, Dublin, Tuesday, January 3, 1854; Issue N/A, "Fashionable Intelligence" has left to embark join his regiment in Corfu.
The Belfast News-Letter, Belfast, Wednesday, January 4, 1854; Issue 11982. Same account.
The London Gazette, April 21, 1854, p.1253, 2nd Regiment of Life Guards, Ensign Lord Ernest M'Donnell Vane, from the 57th Foot, to be Cornet and Sub-Lieutenant, by purchase, vice Honourable C. S. B. Hanbury, promoted. Dated 21st April, 1854.
Daily News. London, Saturday, April 22, 1854; Issue 2472, "London Gazette, etc.". V-T's to 2nd Life Guards, in The London Gazette.
The Morning Post, London Saturday, April 22, 1854; p.3; Issue 25056, "London Gazette, etc.". V-T's to 2nd Life Guards, in The London Gazette.
The Times, London, Saturday, Apr 22, 1854; p.8; Issue 21722. , "London Gazette, etc.". V-T's to 2nd Life Guards, in The London Gazette.
The Era, London, Sunday, April 23, 1854; Issue 8, "London Gazette, etc.". V-T's to 2nd Life Guards, in The London Gazette.
The Morning Post, London, Monday, April 24, 1854; p.5; Issue 25057, V-T' to 2nd Life Guards, his late father's regiment.
Freeman's Journal and Daily Commercial Advertiser, Dublin, Tuesday, April 25, 1854; Issue N/A, "London Gazette, etc." V-T's to 2nd Life Guards, in The London Gazette.
The Belfast News-Letter, Belfast, Wednesday, April 26, 1854; Issue 12010, "London Gazette, etc.". V-T's to 2nd Life Guards, in The London Gazette.
Windsor and Eton Express, 1 September 1855, "Military boat race". EVT as the losing cox of the favourite Life Guards' rowing boat. [PB]
The London Gazette, Oct 9, 1855, p.3721, 4th Light Dragoons, Cornet and Sub-Lieutenant Lord Ernest McD. Vane-Tempest, from the 2nd Life Guards, to be Cornet, vice Booth, promoted. Dated 8th October, 1855.
The Times, London, Wednesday, Oct 10, 1855; p.8; Issue 22181, "London Gazette, etc.". London Gazette entry, V-T transfers to the 4th Light Dragoons.
The Times, Wednesday, Oct 10, 1855; p.8; Issue 22181, "From The London Gazette ". Details the L.G. Oct 9, 1855, entry relating to his transfer from the 2nd Life Guards to the 4th Light Dragoons.
The Sunday Times, Sunday, Oct 12, 1856; p.5; issue 1747, "A column of gossip". An early account of the assault on Ames.
The Times, Saturday, Oct 13, 1855; p.7; Issue 22184, "Lord Ernest Young at the Windsor theatre", letter from Albert Nash, October 6, 1855. His account of the affair. In response to "Behind the scenes of the Windsor Theatre" Tuesday, Oct 9, 1855. (Not found).
The Times, Saturday, Oct 13, 1855; pg.6; Issue 22184, "Mr Albert Nash lessee of the Windsor theatre". An editorial on Mr Nash's letter published that day.
The Times, Monday, Oct 15, 1855; pg 6; Issue 22185, "From The London Gazette, etc. Oct 14, 1855". V-T's transfer from the 2nd Life Guards to the 4th Lt Drgns.
The Times, Monday, Oct 15, 1855; pg 6; Issue 22185, "We publish this day a letter from the Mayor". An editorial on the Mayor's letter (John Clode) and another from the magistrate Mr J T. Bedborough, published that day.
The Times, Monday, Oct 15, 1855; pg 10; Issue 22185, "Lord Ernest Vane at the Windsor Theatre". Two letters - from John Clode, mayor of Windsor & the magistrate Mr J T. Bedborough. Notes from the Editor that they had checked Nash's allegation and thought them to be understated. Also a note from an anonymous civilian on the editorial.
The Times, Monday Oct 15, 1855; pg 10; Issue 22185, "A New Road to Military Distinction". Letter to the Editor from "A Civilian" relating to the "Windsor" affair for which he was fined £5. V-T was a man "whose name had previously been before the public on more than one occasion" (His attack on Mr Nash).
The Times, Tuesday, Oct 16, 1855; p.7; Issue 22186, "Mr Nash and Lord E. Vane Tempest". Letter from "Delta" regarding same.
The Times, Wednesday, Oct 17, 1855; p.7; Issue 22187, "Lord Ernest Vane Tempest" Several letters on the same. One suggests Lord Hardinge the Commander in Chief had a connection with V-T's father and "repays it by not dismissing from the service his hopeful son".
The Morning Post, London, Wednesday, October 17, 1855; p.4; Issue 25518, "Lord Ernest Vane tempest. Fair Play". Letter Oct 15, 1855. By "Fair Play" re V-T' transfer To the 4th Light Dragoons. Refers to the Hardinge reference in The Times, same date.
The Morning Post, London, Wednesday, October 17, 1855; p.4; Issue 25518, "Lord Ernest Vane Tempest. Fair Play. Letter Oct 15, 1855. By "Fair Play" re V-T' transfer To the 4th Light Dragoons. Refers to an item in The Times, same date.
The Times, Tuesday, Thursday Oct 18, 1855; p.9; Issue 2218, "Lord Ernest Vane Tempest". A letter from Mr Albert Nash with his account of the Windsor affair. Charges obstruction from the authorities when he tried to have a summons issued. With a postscript form an unnamed party regarding V-T's admission to the theatre.
The Times, Monday, Oct 22, 1855; pg 6; Issue 22191, "Mr Albert Nash the lessee of the Windsor theatre". A long letter from Mr Bedborough. Answers comments made several days earlier in a letter from Mr Nash who answered allegations made in a letter by the Mayor of Windsor.
The Observer, October 24, 1855, p.5, "Rich and poor culprits in England" Examines the question highlighted by the V-T whether "the rich and poor are treated alike".
The Times, Wednesday, Oct 24, 1855; pg.12; issue 22193, "The mercantile Marine Act" (Not relevant), sub-title "The Windsor affair". Reprints an item in The Globe. Claims V-T wanted to transfer (to his detriment) to the 4th Light Dragoons in the hope of seeing active service. His colonel in the 2nd Life Guards said he was a good officer had no objection. Lord Hardinge had no knowledge of the Windsor affair.
The Manchester Guardian, October 25, 1855, p.2, "Domestic Intelligence", sub-title "The Windsor affair". A brief account of the affair and his transfer. Exonerates Lord Hardinge.
New York Times, Saturday, November 10, 1855.
"Rowdyism in England" Abstract: Lord ERNEST VANE TEMPEST likes to enjoy himself. He loves, like other young gentlemen, to go behind the scenes of the Windsor Theatre and chat with the ballet girls, and twirl his moustache to the admiration of poor actors, who behold in him the reality of the titled parts they play. (Available on-line to subscribers only.)
New York Times, November 15, 1855, "Rowdyism in England" Copy kindly supplied by Wendy.
The Observer, December 24, 1855, p.3, "Trials at Westminster Late Fracas at the Windsor Theatre". A detailed account.
The Sunday Times, Sunday, December 23, 1855; p.6; Issue 1705, "Law and Police reports", sub-title "The late Fracas at Windsor Theatre". A transcript of the magistrates court proceedings, Tuesday Dec 18, 1855.
London Magnet, Monday, December 24, 1855, p.7, "Queen's bench Scenes at the Windsor Theatre". An OCR version (not perfect) can be seen using GOOGLE.
London Nonconformist (Newspaper), December 26, 1855, London, Middlesex, "Lord Ernest Vane Tempest and the Windsor Theatre". Brief account of the trial and verdict. Found with GOOGLE and saved to WORD for ease of reference.
The Times, Thursday, May 15, 1856, p.5, issue 22368, column D), "Naval and Military". V-T arrives at Malta May 9, 1856, aboard the transport No 215, Assistance on passage home from Scutari a detachment of officers and men the 4th Lt Dragons. NB he was mustered in Turkey with the regiment between January 1 and May 3, 1856. (WO12/660 & 661).
The Times, Saturday, May 24, 1856, p.12, issue 22376, column B, "Naval and Military", V-T arrives at Spithead on May 23, 1856, with same.
Sussex Advertiser, Tuesday 09 September 1856, "Coach Accident on the Lewes Road." EVT crashes his coach-and-four, injuring a passer-by, Sarah Kenton. [PB]
Brighton Gazette, Thursday 11 September 1856, p.5, "Lord Ernest Vane Tempest". EVT crashes his coach-and-four, injuring a passer-by, Sarah Kenton. [PB]
The Observer, October 6, 1856, p.3, "Extraordinary Conduct at the cavalry barracks Brighton". From the Sussex Express and Brighton Herald.
The Times, Thursday, Oct 9, 1856; pg.6; issue 22494, "The convocation of prelates etc" (Not relevant), sub-title "The 4th Light Dragoons". An account of the assault on Ames taken from the Brighton Herald.
The Manchester Guardian, October 11, 1856, p.4, "From an occasional correspondent", comments on his dismissal and Windsor incident and Lord Hardinge.
The Manchester Guardian, November 21, 1856, p.3, "Lord Ernest Vane Tempest". Brief account of the proceedings on Thursday, November 20, 1856.
The Observer, October 12, 1856, p.8, "Doings in the Fourth Dragoons". From the Brighton Herald.
The Times, Monday, Oct 13, 1855; p.10; Issue 22497, "The Military Fracas at Brighton" A very long editorial on the item that appeared on Thursday, 9th Oct 1855.
The Manchester Guardian, October 14, 1856, p.4, "The military fracas at Brighton". Taken from The Times.
The Times, Wednesday, Oct 15, 1856; p.6; issue 22499, "From The London Gazette, Oct 14, 1856" Gazettes V-T's replacement in 2nd Life Guards, who was Alexander Charles Hector Stewart.
The London Gazette, Oct 17, 1856, p.3383, "MEMORANDUM. Cornets Lord Ernest Vane Tempest and William J. Birt, of the 4th Light Dragoons, are dismissed from Her Majesty's Army, in consequence of conduct unbecoming Officers and Gentlemen, and subversive of good order and military discipline, as reported to Her Majesty by His Royal Highness the General Commanding-in-Chief. Dated 17th October, 1856".
The Times, Friday Oct 17, 1856; p.9; Issue 22501, "The Late Fracas at Brighton." Brief account taken from the Express.
The Morning Post, London, Saturday, October 18, 1856; p.5; Issue 25833, "The Fourth Light Dragoons". An account of the dismissal of V-T and William J Birt from the army following a regimental court of inquiry that day. (NB. There was no court-martial and the proceedings were close, viz private).
The Times, Tuesday, Thursday Oct 18, 1856; p.4; Issue 22502, "From The London Gazette, etc, Oct 17, 1856 " Gazette entry, dismissal of V-T & Birt.
The Times, Tuesday, Thursday Oct 18, 1856; p.7; Issue 22502, "Lord Ernest Vane Temple etc.". A letter to The Times by V-T, written from Brighton Barracks on Oct 17, 1856. His account of the affair. Notes Ames mispronounces the letter "H" which causes some amusement.
The Times, Tuesday, Thursday Oct 18, 1856; p.6; Issue 22502, "We have received a letter, etc.". Editorial on V-T's letter to The Times relating to his dismissal.
Trowbridge Advertiser, October 18, 1856, "The Military "practical joking" at Bright - Authentic details. Text found on Google and downloaded in WORD for ease of reference.
The Observer, October 19, 1856, p.6, "Doings in the Fourth Dragoons" A general account. Worth consulting.
The Sunday Times, Sunday Oct 19, 1856; pg.; 2; Issue 1748, "The late fracas at Brighton". A lengthy account, etc. of the V-T-Birt-Ames incident.
The Sunday Times, Sunday Oct 19, 1856; pg.; 4; Issue 1748, " To Correspondents" Sub-title "Aristocratic Ruffianism at Brighton". A commentary on the incident and questions whether the army is serious about putting down incidents like this.
The Sunday Times, Sunday Oct 19, 1856; pg.; 5; Issue 1748, "A column of gossip". Announces the dismissal from the army and comments on the proceedings at the Maryelevobne Magistrates Court on Oct 14, 1856.
Glasgow Herald , Glasgow, Monday, October 20, 1856; Issue 5674, "Lord Ernest Vane Tempest and Cornet Ames". Republished V-T's letter Oct 17, 1856, to The Times.
The Manchester Guardian, October 20, 1856, p.3, "Lord Ernest vane Tempest and Cornet Ames". His letter to The Times, and accounts of the dismissal in the Globe, Morning Post and Observer.
The Manchester Guardian, October 20, 1856, p.3, "From a private correspondent". London, October 18, 1856.
The Manchester Guardian, October 20, 1856, p.3, No title. A long editorial on the proceedings, dismissal, etc, etc.
The Morning Post, London, Monday, October 20, 1856; p.3; Issue 25834, "Lord Ernest Vane Tempest" Same letter.
The Observer, October 20, 1856, p.4, No heading. A general and supportive view of the dismissal.
The Observer, October 20, 1856, p.6, "Lord E. Vane tempest and Cornet Ames" . His letter to The Times.
The Times, Tuesday, Oct 28, 1856; p.10; Issue 22510, "To bad to be true" Comment on his dismissal. From the Newcastle Guardian.
London Nonconformist, London, Wednesday, October 22, 1856, Page 17, "Practical joking in the army" Brief account. Found with GOOGLE and saved to WORD for ease of reference.
Inverness Courier, Inverness-shire, October 23, 1856, "From our London correspondent" " (Access as a subscriber to Genes Reunited).
Wiltshire Times and Trowbridge Advertiser, Saturday 25 October 1856. [PB]
The Leicester Chronicle: or, Commercial and Agricultural Advertiser, Leicester, Saturday, October 25, 1856; p.[1], "The Brighton affair - Dismissal of Lord Ernest Vane Tempest and Cornet Birt". Cryptic note on the case, the transcript of the entry published in The London Gazette on Oct 17, 1855, and a long commentary. Taken from the Morning Advertiser. A considerably longer account than that in The Morning Post of Oct 18, 1856.
The Sheffield & Rotherham Independent. Supplement, Sheffield, Saturday, October 25, 1856; p.12; Issue 1933, "Expulsion of Lord E. Vane Tempest from the army". Re-publishes his letter with comments taken from other newspapers viz, The Observer, Morning Post, and Morning Advertiser.
The York Herald, York, Saturday, October 25, 1856; p.11; Issue 438, "Practical Joking in the army" Re-publishes his letter.
The Observer, October 26, 1856. p.6, "The late military "practical joking" at Brighton". General account of the dismissal of V-T and Birt.
The Sunday Times, Sunday Oct 26, 1856; p.7; Issue 1749, "Odds and ends". From Punch. V-T persecuted Ames for not minding his "H". The Duke of Cambridge dismisses him for not minding his "I".
The Observer, October 27, 1856. p.6, "The late military "practical joking" at Brighton". Same account.
The Observer, November 2, 1856, p.6, "Police intelligence" Since his dismissal he has been promenading in Brighton and even tending an inspection of his regiment. Thought he would now join the church!.
The Morning Post, London, Wednesday, November 05, 1856; p.4; Issue 25848, "Lord Ernest Vane Tempest" A letter to the Editor concerning V-T's removal from the 2nd Life Guards and his appointment to the 4th Light Dragoons.
The Sunday Times, Nov 16, 1856; p.5; Issue 1752, "Bankruptcy annulled" (Not relevant) Colum contains an account of V-T's plans to take up horse racing.
The Morning Post, London, Friday, November 21, 1856; p.4; Issue 25862, "Lord Ernest vane Tempest again" Application in the Court of Queen's Bench the day before for a criminal information against V-T for the assault on Mr Ames.
The Times, Friday, Nov 21, 1856; pg, 9; Issue 22531, "Court of Queen's Bench, Nov 20, 1856" Sub-title "The Queen v Lord Ernest Vane Temple". Rule nisi for a criminal information. Assault on Ames on Oct 31, 1856, in Dorset Gardens, Brighton.
The Illustrated London News, November 22, 1856, p.424, "Lord Ernest Vane Tempest". Brief account of same.
The Observer, November 23, 1856, p.3, "Lord Ernest Vane tempest again". Brief account of the proceedings on Thursday, November 20, 1856.
The Observer, November 24, 1856, p.3, "Lord Ernest Vane tempest again". Brief account of the proceedings on Thursday, November 20, 1856 (Same as on the 23rd).
The Sunday Times, Sunday, November 23, 1856; p.5; Issue 1753;, Lord Ernest Vane Tempest again". Account of an application for a criminal information against V-T in Queen's Bench, Nov 20, 1856.
The Sunday Times, Sunday, Nov 30, 1856; p.4; Issue 1754, "To Correspondents". "Civilian" regrets Ames did not knock V-T down when he was spat upon. Comment on "low natures".
The Sunday Times, Sunday, November 23, 1856; p.5; Issue 1753;, Lord Ernest Vane Tempest again". Account of an application for a criminal information against V-T in Queen's Bench, Nov 20, 1856.
[The Times?], Saturday, Jan 24, 1857; p.8; Issue 22586, "Court of Exchequer, Jan 23, 1857" Hancock v Tempest. Detailed account of the trial. Hancock sued V-T for £150. 19s for jewellery supplied between September 1854 and May 1855. Verdict for £65 5s.
The Era, London, Sunday, January 25, 1857; Issue 957, "Ernest Vane Tempest's Infancy" A brief account of Hancock v. Lord Ernest Vane Tempest. The account in The Times is to be preferred.
The Observer, January 25, 1857, p.6, "Plea of infancy in bar to payment for jewellery" An account of the trial of Nash v. Lord Ernest Vane Tempest.
The Observer, January 26, 1857, p.6, "Plea of infancy in bar to payment for jewellery" Same account.
The Sunday Times, Sunday, Jan 25, 1857; pg.; issue, "Court of Exchequer" Sub-title " Hancock v. Lord Ernest vane Tempest. A very brief account. The account in The Times is to be preferred.
The Times, Monday, January 26, 1857; pg, 8, Issue 22587, "There are certain points, etc.". A wide ranging account the application of the law relating to credit with comments on V-T and details of some of the items of jewellery purchased buy him.
The Manchester Guardian, June 12, 1857, p3, "Court of Queen's Bench" Trial of the case. Sub-title "The Queen v. Lord Ernest Vane Temple" Rule nisi becomes absolute. Full account of the day's proceedings in the case.
The Times, Friday, June 12, 1857; p.11; issue 22705, "Court of Queen's Bench, June 11, 1857" Sub-title "The Queen v. Lord Ernest Vane Temple" Rule nisi becomes absolute. Full account of the day's proceedings in the case.
The Sunday Times, Sunday, June 14, 1857; p.6; Issue 1782, "Law reports", Court of Queen's bench. Application for Ames for a criminal information against V-T.
The Sunday Times, Sunday, Oct 11, 1857; p.1 (5) ; Issue 1799, The second October meeting". His horse Child of the Ocean entered for the Clerkenwell stakes.
The Times, Friday, Nov 13, 1857; p.9; Issue 22837, "Court of Queen's bench, Nov 12, 1857". Concerns the Queen's bench case Nash v Salisbury. Notes Nash's earlier run-in with V-T.
The Sunday Times, Sunday, Nov 15, 1857; p.7; Issue 1804, "Law and Police reports". Ditto.
The Sunday Times, Sunday, September 25, 1858; p.4 [5]; Issue 1846, "Freemasonry" (No relevance), Sub-title "Declarations of Outlawry". Cryptic note. Declaration made against V-T by Mr Hemp at the Sheriff's Court on Thursday Sept 22, 1858. How does this relate to Jan 7, 1859?
The Sunday Times, Sunday, Jan 2, 1859; p.1 (S); Issue 1863, "Racing forfeits". Among a number of horse owners disqualified from racing for non-payment of fees.
The Times, Saturday, January 9, 1859; p.11; Issue 23198, "Middlesex sessions, Jan 7, 1859". Mr Hemp, Sheriff's Bailiff, issued a call for V-T to surrender himself on or before Jan 31, 1859, "or you will be outlawed"
The Observer, October 13, 1861, p.3, "The Civil war in America" Reports that Lord Adolphus Vane Tempest had taken service with the north. (Could this have meant E. V-T?).
The Observer, October 14, 1861, p.3, "The Civil war in America" same story.
The Times, Saturday, Oct 26, 1861; p.9; Issue 24074, "The Civil War in America", Relates to a visit to the South of Sir James Fergusson, M.P.and Lord Adolphus Vane -Tempest. Discounts the idea that he had applied for service in the Federal army. Returned home in the Persia.
The Observer, October 28, 1861, p.7, taken service in the federal army. Blames a Manchester paper for the story.
The Times, Monday Nov 18, 1861; p.7; Issue 24093, "The Civil War in America". An account of the fighting on Oct 31, 1861. Refers to the actions of Captain Stewart.
The Sheffield & Rotherham Independent. Supplement, Sheffield, Saturday, February 08, 1862; p.5; Issue 2288, "Lord Vane-Tempest Turning up again". Captain Young attacks V-T serving as Captain Stewart. From Post's American Correspondent.
Glasgow Herald, Glasgow, Tuesday, February 11, 1862; Issue 6891, "A brisk fight". Same story. From Letter from Boston.
The Belfast News-Letter, Thursday, February 13, 1862; Issue 15199, "Fashion" (irrelevant). A very brief account. Says Stewart "punched his assailant's head with great vigour".
Dundee Courier and Daily Argus, Dundee, Friday, February 14, 1862; Issue 2656. 19t, "General News", sub-title "Lord Vane Tempest in an American "mill". From letter from Boston.
The Hull Packet and East Riding Times, Hull, Friday, February 21, 1862; Issue 4023, "Lord Ernest Vane Tempest in America". Abbreviated version from Letter from Boston.
New York Times, October 21, 1862, Copy kindly supplied by Wendy. V-T leaves that day. Resigned when Gen Stone was removed. Offered a regiment but declined.
The Sheffield & Rotherham Independent. Supplement, Sheffield, Thursday, July 09, 1863; Issue 2729, Multiple News items" Cryptic note that V-T is Confederate General Stuart.
Cheshire Observer and Chester, Birkenhead, Crewe and North Wales Times, Chester, Saturday, July 11, 1863; p.3; Issue 484, "Fashions for July". Same.
The Dundee Courier & Argus, Dundee, Scotland, Saturday, July 11, 1863; Issue 3095, "A noble blackguard, etc." Same entry.
The Huddersfield Chronicle and West Yorkshire Advertiser, West Yorkshire, Saturday, July 11, 1863; p.3; Issue 695. 1, "Foreign Miscellany and Gossip". Same entry.
The Blackburn Standard, Blackburn, Wednesday, July 15, 1863; Issue 1485, "Mysterious murder in London". Same entry.
The Dundee Courier & Argus, Scotland), Thursday, July 16, 1863; Issue 3099, "General News", sub-title "Lord E. Vane Tempest". Corrects a daft suggestion he was Confederate General Stuart. (As stated Sunderland Times, Friday July 10, 1863).
The Lancaster Gazette, and General Advertiser for Lancashire, Westmorland, Yorkshire, &c, Lancaster, Saturday, July 18, 1863; p.6; Issue 3981, General Intelligence. Sub-title "Lord E. Vane Tempest". Same corrective.
The Leicester Chronicle: or, Commercial and Agricultural Advertiser, Leicester, Saturday, July 18, 1863; p.3, "Miscellaneous", sub-title "Lord E. Vane Tempest". Same corrective.
The York Herald, Saturday, July 18, 1863; p.9; Issue 4733, "Wimbledon Prize Meeting" Sub-title "Lord E. Vane Tempest". Same corrective.
The Cork Examiner, June 2, 1864,
"The death of General Stuart during the engagement with Sheridan is a severe loss to the Confederates. His successes with his famous cavalry have been of no small service to the cause which he adopted. General Stuart is supposed to be no other than the Lord Ernest Vane Tempest. - Shipping Gazette". Copied from a GOOGLE item.
The Preston Guardian etc., Preston, Saturday, January 26, 1867; Issue 2899, "Lord Ernest Vane Tempest committed to prison" Related to an incident in 1856 with another officer. Denies he left England because of the case and days it was for financial reasons. Has lived in America ever since save for a visit to his mother in Paris in 1858. sentenced to three months as a "first class misdemeanant".
Lloyd's Weekly Newspaper, London, Sunday, January 27, 1867; Issue 1262, "Lord Ernest Vane Tempest sent to prison". The same account.
The Observer, January 27, 1867, p.8, "Courts of law and Equity". Sub-title "Prosecution for assault" details of the trial on January 22, 1867 and sentence.
The Blackburn Standard, Blackburn, Wednesday, January 30, 1867; Issue 1669, "The charge of assault against Lord Ernest Vane Tempest" The same account. Followed by a useful commentary from "The Flaneur in the Star" which contains a valuable overview of his conduct ten years earlier. Describes him as having been a "very truculent and unpleasant boy".
Grantham Journal, February 2, 1867, "The Case of Lord Ernest vane Tempest" deals with his imprisonment. Long commentary. Found using Google but downloaded for ease of recovery .
Penny Illustrated Paper, London, Saturday, February 02, 1867; p.79; Issue 279, "The case of Lord Ernest Vane Tempest" A very interesting and valuable overview of the events of his difficulties. Notes he returned to Europe in 1862 but not to England till he surrendered himself.
The Sunday Times, Sunday, March 17, 1867; p.7; Issue 2292, "Literary and Fine art gossip". Said to be engaged on a history of the American War. Wrongly said to have been with the Confederate cavalry.
The Sydney Mail, March 23, 1867, "The Charge of assault against Lord Ernest vane Temple". Long account. Access using Google.
The Manchester Guardian, March 29, 1867, p.3, No title. Term of imprisonment at White cross street ends on Easter Monday. Was daily visited by a large circle of aristocracy. From Glow-worm.
The London Gazette, Sept 13, 1867, p.?, "MEMORANDUM. Her Majesty has been most graciously pleased of the effect of the sentence of summary dismissal of Lord Ernest Vane Tempest, 4th Light Dragoons, from the Army, notified in The London Gazette of the 17th October, 1856, as will allow him to serve Her Majesty as a Volunteer in the Artillery Brigade at Seaham, under the command of the Earl Vane. Dated 14th September, 1867.".
The London Gazette, Oct 8, 1867, p.5389, Commission signed by the Lord Lieutenant of the County Palatine of Durham. 2nd Durham Artillery Volunteer Corps. Lord Ernest McDonnel Vane Tempest to be Captain. Dated 7th September, 1867.
The Dundee Courier & Argus, Dundee, Saturday, September 14, 1867; Issue 4403, "The Kendal Gazette" Partial remission of the effects of his dismissal to enable him to serve as a volunteer with the regiment at Seaham commanded by Earl Vane.
The Observer, September 15, 1867, p.7, "From The London Gazette, Sept 13, 1867, etc." Gazette entry to the same effect.
The London Gazette, Jan 17, 1868, p.216, Commissions signed by the Lord Lieutenant of the County Palatine of Durham. 2nd Durham Artillery Volunteer Corps. Captain Lord Ernest McD. Vane Tempest to be Major. Dated 11th January, 1868. Second Lieutenant Charles Stewart, Viscount Seaham, to be Captain, vice Vane Tempest, promoted.. Dated 11th January, 1868.
The Times, Monday, June 8, 1868; p.10; Issue 26145, "Regimental dinners". Annual dinner of the 2nd Lifeguards at the Freemason's Tavern on Friday, June 5, 1868. V-T in attendance.
The Times, Wednesday, June 10, 1868; p.12; Issue 26147, "Naval and Military Intelligence". Annual dinner 4th Light Dragoons at the London Tavern, Bishops-gate Street on Monday, June 8. 18968. V-T in attendance. (Attended dinners, Willis's Rooms, King's Street, St James's, June 2, 1873 per The Times, Thursday, June 5, 1873, p.12, issue 22708).
The Manchester Guardian, June 23, 1868, p.5, "Election Intelligence" . His candidacy is announced.
The Manchester Guardian, August 11, 1868, p.7, "A penitent candidate". Election campaign. Brief account of his speech to the Castle Eden Agricultural Show on August 6, 1868. Amusing. Worth reading.
The Times, Monday, Nov 9, 1868; p.7; Issue 26277: "Election Intelligence". Conservative candidate for Stockton-on tees. Addresses a stormy meeting on Friday, Nov 6, 1868. Mr Joseph Dodds, the Liberal candidate, is "extremely popular among the mass of the people".
Daily News (London, England), Thursday, January 14, 1869; Issue 7084: "Marriage of Lord Ernest Vane Tempest". The marriage.
The Dundee Courier & Argus (Dundee, Scotland), Thursday, January 14, 1869; Issue 4821, No title. Cryptic account of the marriage.
Freeman's Journal and Daily Commercial Advertiser (Dublin, Ireland), Thursday, January 14, 1869; Issue N/A, "Fashion and Varieties". The marriage.
Liverpool Mercury etc (Liverpool, England), Thursday, January 14, 1869; Issue 6543, "Births, Deaths, Marriages and Obituaries" The marriage with details of the dress.
The Morning Post (London, England), Thursday, January 14, 1869; p.5; Issue 29672. 19th Century British L, University intelligence. The marriage - an extensive account with details of the best man (Dowdeswell, M.P.), bridesmaids, vicar and some guests.
The Standard (London, England), Thursday, January 14, 1869; p.6; Issue 13868, No title. A long account with new information but less extensive as to names than The Morning Post item.
The Belfast News-Letter (Belfast, Ireland), Friday, January 15, 1869; Issue 34348, "Court and fashion". The marriage - a slightly longer account.
The Hull Packet and East Riding Times (Hull, England), Friday, January 15, 1869; Issue 4380, "Natural science". A cryptic account.
The Newcastle Courant etc (Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England), Friday, January 15, 1869; Issue 10125, "Court and fashion". The marriage - a slightly longer account.
Jackson's Oxford Journal (Oxford, England), Saturday, January 16, 1869; Issue 6038, "The Court". A cryptic account.
Manchester Times (Manchester, England), Saturday, January 16, 1869; Issue 518, "Ticket of leave system". A cryptic account.
The York Herald (York, England), Saturday, January 16, 1869; p.10; Issue 5014, No title. A moderately extended account.
Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer, West Yorkshire, January 16, 1869, "Marriage of Lord Ernest Vane-Tempest" (Access as a subscriber to Genes Reunited".
The Era (London, England), Sunday, January 17, 1869; Issue 1582, "Court and fashion". A moderately extended account.
The Sunday Times, Sunday Jan 17, 1869; p.5; Issue 2388, "Fashionable gossip". Married on Tuesday Jan 13, 1869, to Miss Mary Townend, daughter Mr Thomas Hutchinson, J.P, at of Howden House, nr Stockton-on-Tees, at Thorpe Church, a small village on the road to Durham.
The Bury and Norwich Post, and Suffolk Herald (Bury Saint Edmunds, England), Tuesday, January 19, 1869; p.2; Issue 4517, "Domestic intelligence" A moderately extended account.
Daily News (London, England), Thursday, January 21, 1869; Issue 7090, "The Earthquake in India" Reception for Joseph Dodds who defeated V-T in the election "with a great majority".
The Morning Post (London, England), Thursday, January 21, 1869; p.4; Issue 29678, No title. Same election entry.
Berrow's Worcester Journal (Worcester, England), Saturday, January 23, 1869; p.5; Issue 8673, "Local and district news" The marriage - an extended account.
Manchester Times (Manchester, England), Saturday, January 23, 1869; Issue 519, "Births, deaths and marriage" Cryptic account.
North Wales Chronicle (Bangor, Wales), Saturday, January 23, 1869; Issue 2197, "Local and district". The marriage - moderate account.
The York Herald (York, England), Saturday, January 23, 1869; p.5; Issue 5015, "Liberal banquet etc.". An extended account of the reception for Joseph Dodds.
Reynolds's Newspaper (London, England), Sunday, January 24, 1869; Issue 963, No title . A cryptic account of the reception for Joseph Dodds.
The Derby Mercury (Derby, England), Wednesday, January 27, 1869; Issue 8073, "Miscellaneous". The marriage - cryptic account.
The London Gazette, July 16, 1869, p.4008, Commissions signed by the Lord Lieutenant of the County Palatine of Durham. 2nd Durham Artillery Volunteer Corps. Lord' Ernest McDonnell Vane Tempest to be Lieutenant-Colonel. Dated 24th June, 1869.
The Manchester Guardian, April 6, 1871, p.7, "Manchester City Council" (Irrelevant) A very brief note of the award made in favour of the Brown.
The Times, Saturday, April 8, 1871; p.; Issue, "Ireland" At Ballynean Quarter sessions, Brief account of the shooting of Brown.
The Sunday Times, Sunday, April 9, 1871; p.8; Issue 2504, "Crime and disaster". At Ballynean Quarter sessions on Tuesday April 5, 1871. To pay £20 damages to Brown who was shot when V-T was out fowling on the grounds of Carron Tower, county Antrim.
The Evening Gazette, Middlesbrough, Saturday, April 15, 1871; p.4; Issue 376, "Lord Ernest Vane Tempest charged with shooting a man". An account of an action by Robert Brown against V-T for £40 for personal injury sustained when V-T fired at or in his direction. Jury awarded £20.
New York Times, July 12, 1877, "Elopement in London High Life". Copy kindly supplied by Wendy.
The London Gazette, Sept 22, 1878, p.5160, 2nd Durham Artillery Volunteer Corps. Lieutenant-Colonel Lord Ernest McD. Vane Tempest resigns his Commission. Dated 23rd September, 1876.
The Times, Friday, July 24, 1885; p.10; Issue 31507, "Deaths". V-T is left a trust legacy of £10,000 by his brother Earl Vane, The Marquis of Londonderry.
The North-Eastern Daily Gazette, Middlesbrough, Friday, August 14, 1885; Issue 5752, "Death of Lord E. M. Vane Tempest" A brief obituary. Confirms he served in the Civil war but does not supply his alias.
The Sheffield & Rotherham Independent, Sheffield, Saturday, August 15, 1885; p.3; Issue 9626, "Death of Lord Ernest Vane Tempest" A brief obituary but not the same one. Confirms he served as Captain Stewart under Federal General Stone.
The Morning Post, London, Saturday, August 15, 1885; p.5; Issue 35304. 19th, "The late Lord Ernest Vane Tempest" Another (different) brief obituary. Also confirms he served in the Civil War (as an A.A.G.) but does not supply his alias.
The Times, Saturday, Aug 15,1885; p.7; issue 31526, "Obituary" Little more than a death notices. Says he served in the Civil War as "Colonel Stewart".
The Sunday Times, Sunday, Aug 16, 1885; p.5; Issue 3253, "Tragedy at Uxbridge" (Not relevant) A death notice. Died Scarborough, Friday, Aug 14, 1885.
The North-Eastern Daily Gazette, Middlesbrough, Tuesday, August 18, 1885; Issue 5755, "Funeral of the late Lord Ernest M. Vane Tempest".
The North-Eastern Daily Gazette, Middlesbrough, Thursday, September 24, 1885; Issue 5787, "The late Lord Ernest Vane Tempest" Letter from Lieut. Gen. E. M. p.Stone.
The London Gazette, January 29, 1886, p.471
Lord ERNEST McDONNELL VANE TEMPEST, Deceased. .
Pursuant to the Statute 22 and 23 Victoria, chapter 35, entitled " An Act to further amend the Law of Property, and to "relieve Trustees." .
NOTICE is hereby given, that all creditors and other persons having any debts, claims, and demands upon or against the estate' of the Honourable Ernest McDonnell Vane Tempest, deceased, late of Filey House, Scarborough, in the county of York, and commonly called Lord Ernest Vane Tempest (who died on the 14th day of August, 1885, and whose will was proved on the 19th day of October, 1885, in the Principal Registry of the Probate Division of Her Majesty's High Court of Justice by the executor therein named), are requested to send particulars, in writing, of their respective debts, claims, and demands to us the undersigned, the Solicitors for the said executor, on or before the 26th day of February, 1886, after which date the said executor will proceed to deal with the assets of the deceased, having regard only to the debts, claims, and demands of which he shall have had notice. .
Dated this 26th day of January, 1886. STRETTON and BILLIARD, 75, Cornhill, E.C, Solicitors for the said Executor.
The London Gazette, Dec 11, 1891, p.6862.
MARY TOWNSHEND VANE-TEMPEST, commonly called Lady ERNEST VANE-TEMPEST, Deceased. .
Pursuant to the Statute 22nd and 23rd Vic, cap.35, intituled "An Act to further amend the Law of Property, and to relieve Trustees." .
NOTICE is hereby given, that all creditors and other persons having any claims or demands against the estate of Mary Townshend Vane-Tempest, commonly called Lady Ernest Vane-Tempest, late of Norton, Stockton-on-Tees, in the county of Durham, but temporarily residing at Winfield, near Berwick, N.B. (who died on the 8th day of October, 1891, and Letters of administration to whose personal estate and effects were granted out of the Principal Registry of the Probate Division of Her Majesty's High Court of Justice, on the 7th day of December, 1891, to the Reverend Frederick Henry Law, of the Rectory, Lee, in the county of Kent, Clerk in Holy Orders, and the Honourable Marcus Windsor George Sands, of Strathfieldsaye House, Mortimer, in the county of Berks), are hereby required to send the particulars, in writing, of their claims, or demands to me, George Herbert Newman, a member of the undersigned firm of Hilliard, Dale and Newman, on or before the 10th day of January, 1892; after which date the said administrators will proceed to distribute the assets of the said deceased amongst the persons entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims and demands of which they shall then have had notice, and that they will not be liable for the assets of the said deceased, or any part thereof, so distributed, to any person or persons of whose claims or demands they shall not then have had notice.
Dated the 9th day of December, 1891. HILLIARD, DALE and NEWMAN, 75 and 76, Cornhill, E.C, Solicitors for the Administrators
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