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Foreign Correspondence 9th a..
PARIS, june 1876.
The escape of Prince Louis Napoleon, on
the 25th uli., from the fortress of Ham, ere.
ated quite sensation here for il was at
fist feared that he had concocted another
foolish plan for seating himself on the throne,
which would. at the best, cause the punish
ment Of those seduced from allegiance by the
magic of his name. 1t appears that the Prince,
having failed to obtain a liberation, OF pa
role, to go and visit his dying father, deter
mined to prof, by the admission Of a party
Of workmen to the prison, and escape dis
gulsed as a day laborer. The greatest dii-
fculty to be feared was his recognition by
some Of the workmen, as a stranger; but he
determined to make the attempt, shaved off
his beard, colored his hair, and when the Ia
borers commenced work in the morning, he
walked out with one of them, in his interest.
To render his disguise more complete, he
carried shelf from his library on his Shout
der, in one hand bunch of radisl,es, and in
the other large piece Of bread. These he
eat while his companion gave the counter.
sign, and as his changed face was nearly hid
by them and the plank, walked out unsus-
pected. Pos, horses were waiting, by which
Belgium was soon gained the railroad took
him speedily to Ostend, and before sunset he
was in England, where he has been received
with much sympathy.
Meanwhile Commandant Demare made
his prescribed visit 10 the Princes chamber
al 9 in the morning, where he was met At
the door by Dr.. Connau, who informed him
that his patient had passed bad night. The
Commandant expressed his regret, and in
accordance with the Doctors wishes, sent
away the workmen employed in the next
room, lest their noise should disturb the
sleeping invalid. At one, in accordance
with standing orders, he returned, and again
encountered the Doctor on the threshold who,
pointing to the bed, where person appa-
renlIy lay, said with long face 'Ah, Com.
mandant, you will not, fear, have many
more visits TO make 10 the Prince. if no is
kept shut up here. who have attended
him from childhood. should know his cons,i =
tuition, and declare that If he is moi release
soon, yon will only have his remains 10 guard.
Dear me- rerli"d Demnrle, I rreret,o hear
you say so ! But it is true, and know YOU
would not like to he classed with Sir Hmd
son Lone. However, the Prince is having
a sound sleep this morning, and hope wher
he wakes 10 find him much better Til,
blinded the homes, Cnmmandant, and he &C
t"ally wrote letter to Paris. requesting the
partial liberation of his prisoner; for the idea
OF being cassed with the TAILOR of St. Helc
ma was very annoying. Five struck, and he
again presented himsef,saying tina, this time
his duty rendered it necessary for him 10 see
the Prince. lie would be delighted to re.
ceive YOU coolly replied the Doctor, 'but il
is impraclicable = 'How impracticable -
The Doctor could no, refrain from smiling
: the Commandant rushed to the bed-and
fonnd-and an ingeniously constructed Law
figure, made of pillows, with the Princes
night handkerchief tied around its head
Some say that the Government connived al
his escape; but the pains taken 10 send forth
telegraph dispatches and set the police in
motion, is a sufficient contradiction.