Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-02-03

He was then sent to the United States
where it was understood that he was to re-
main ten years, but long ere the expiration
ofthis period OF exile he returned to Europe.
Louis Philippe protested against his re-
manning in Switzerland, where he himself,
when an exile, had been Hospitality shell
tered, but the defendants Of Tell refused to
give him up, and war was on the point Of
breaking out, when the Prince, for the sake
of maintaining peace left for England.
He again attempted TO revolutionize
France by the magic of his name, and land
ed at Boulogne in AM English steamer, ac-
compapied by Gen. Montholon and few
cthefs who had served under his Imperial
uncle. An eagle lit on his head as lie i'm
furled the tri-colored flag when he stepped
on the shore, which was regarded as an
auspicious omen, though it has since ap-
peared that the bird had been regularly
trained to alight on the Princes hat, where
piece of beef-steak rewarded him. The
invasion failed and was in fact mad, ill
conceived scheme.
The prince was taken prisoner, rnd lock-
ed up in the old fortress Of Ham, gloomy
pile built by LOUIS XII. He remained a
prisoner here for some years, and we have
often heard DR.. Brewster, (of Norwich, Ct.,)
who used to pay him denial visit twice a
year, speak Of him as handsome, well-in-
formed man. Once, DR.. Brewster said,
while walking on bastion of the fortress
with the Prince, a sentry presented arms.
"See," said the Prince, show the soldiers
love me. That poor fellow will be SEN
fenced to six days in the black hole for that
act of fmilitary respect, yet am positive I
shall never pass French soldier who does
not salute the nephew and namesake of
l'Empereur."
Louis Philippe was well aware of the
popularity the Prince enjoyed among the
troops and refused to listen to any of his
petitions for release. In 1S46 he heard
that his father was dying, and begged to be
permitted to visit him at Florence, promi-
sing to return to his prison. He could not
soften Louis Phillippe's heart, so he escaped
in the disguise of workman, and we copy
his own account of his flight, in letter to
friend.
"My dear M. Degeorge,-My desire to
see father once more in this world made me
attempt the boldest enterprise I ever enga-
ged in. 1t required more resolution and
courage on my part than at Strasburg and
Boulogne, for was determined not to sub
init to the ridicule that attaches to those
who are arrested escaping under disguise,
and failure could not have endured
The following are the particulars of my es-
cape:
You know that the fort was guarded by
400 men, who furnished daily 60 soldiers,
placed as sentries outside the walls. More
over, the principal gate of the prison guard
ed by three gaolers, two of whom were con-
stantly on duty. 1t was necessary that l
should first elude their vigilance, after
wards traverse the inside-court, before the
windows of the commandant's residence !;
and arriving there, I should be obliged to
pass by gate which was guarded by SOL
diers.
Not wishing to communicate my design
to any one, it was necessary to disguise my
self. As several rooms in the part of the
building I occupied were undergoing re-
pairs, it was not difficult to assume the dress
of a workman. My good and faithful valet,
Charles Thelin, procured smock frock,
and pair of sabots (wooden shoes) and
after shaving off my moustaches, l took a
plank on my shoulders.
On Monday morning, l saw the work.
men enter, at half past eight o'clock
Charles took them some drink, in order that
I should not meet any of them on my pas
sage. He was also TO- call one of the gar
diens (turnkeys) whilst DR.. Conneau con-
versed with the other. Nevertheless,
had scarcely got out of my room, before
was accosted by workman, who took me
for one of his comrades, and, at the bottom
of the stairs, l found myself in front of the
keeper. Fortunately, l placed the plank
was carrying before my face, and succeed.
ed in reaching the yard. Whenever I pas
sed sentinel, or any other person, al
ways kept the plank before my face.
Passing before the first sentinel, I let my
plank fall, and stopped to pick up the bits
There met the officer on duty, but, as hs
was reading letter, he paid no attention t.
me. The soldiers at the guard-house ap
peared surprised at my dress, and drum
mer turned round several times to look a
me. next met some workmen, who look
ed very attentively~ at me. / placed tn,
plank before my face, but they appeared tt
be so curious that I thought should neve
escape them, until l heard them cry, 'Oh
It Is Bernardo
Once outside, walked quickly toward
the road ofSt. Quentin. Charles, who, tn,
day before, had engaged carriage, shortly
overlook me, and we arrived at St. Quen
tin. passed through the town on foot
after having thrown off my smock frock.-
Charles procured post chaise, under pre-
text of going to Cambria. We arrives
without meeting with any obstacles, at Va
lenciennes, where ! took the railway.
had procured Belgian passport, but no
where was asked to show it.
During my escape, DR.. Conneau, Away
so devoted to me, remained in prison, an,
caused them 10 believe was i'll, in orde
to give me time To reach the frontier