Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1853-02-19
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An article in the February number of Putnam's
Monthly, communicated by Dr.. Hawks, discusses
the claims Of the Rev. EeaZer Williams to the throne
of France. 1t is attempt to prove that this gentle
man, who has long been Episcopal missionary
among northwestern Indians, is the veritabe
Dauphin, who was confined in the Temple during
the French Revolution, where it aedged he died
but who was, this article contends. secretly
veyed to America, and is alive. The history il
one of the most curious and romantic that
read, and we mean to give our readers the outlines
of Mr.. Williams story.
Mr. Hanson, an Episcopal clergyman of this city
some two three years ago read in the Eve ming
Post ausion to the probable existence of Louis
XVII, among the St. Regis Indians, and was much
struck with it, that he made visit to Mr. Williams,
the person supposed to have been the Dauphin, and
got from him the following facts
~ r Epenine POSI-
"In Oct. 1941, was my way from Buffalo TO
Green Bay and took steamer from the former place
bound to Chicago, which touched at Mackinar, and
left there, await the arrival of the from
Buffdoe to Green Bay. Vessels which had recently
come in announced the speedy arrival of the Prince
de Jonville; public expectation was on tiptoe, and
crowds were the wharves. The steamerat length
came in sight, salutes were fired and answered, the
colors up, and she came into port in fine style.
Immediately she touched the Prince and his reiinue
shore and went out some little distance from
the town, perhaps half mile 10 visit some natural
curiosites in the neighborhood- Sugar Loaf Rock
and the Arch Rock. The steamer awaited their re-
turn. During their absence was standing on the
wharf among the crowd, when Capt. John Shook,
now at Huron, Ohio, who will confirm my statement
came up TO and asked whether going TO
Green Bay. adding that the Prince de JoinviIle had
made inquiries Of him concerning Rev. Mr.. Viii.
ams, and that he had told the Prince he knew such
a person, referring me, whom he supposed was the
man he meant, though he could not imagine what
the Prince could want with or know OF me. re-
piled TO the Captain in laughing way, without hav
ing any idea what deep meaning attached to
my words, o, am great man, and great men will
of course seek cut Soon after the Prince and
his suite arrived and went on board. did the
and the steamer pot TO sea. II was, think, about
2 o'clock when we left Mackinac. When were
fairly out the water, the Captain me and
said, The Prince Mr.. Williams, requests me to SAY
you that he desires to have interview with you,
and will be happy either 10 have you come to him,
allow 10 introduce him 10 YOU Present my
compliments TO the Prince said, and say that l
put myself entirely at his disposal. and will he proud
10 accede to whatever may be his wishes in the
ter. The Captain again retired, and soon returned
bringing the Prince de JeiRVille with him. | was
sitting at the time barrel. The Prince not only
started with evident and involuntary surprise when
no me, but there was great agitation in his face
and manner-a slight paieness and quVering of the
Gp-which could not he p remarking at the time
but which struck me more forclbiy afterwards in
connection with the whole train of circumstances,
and by con,rast,with his usual selfpossessed man.
He then shook me earnestly and respectfully by
the hand, and drew Immediately into conversation.
The attention which he paid me seemed to astonish
got only myself and the passengers, but also the
Princes retinue. AT dinner time there was separ-
ate table laid for the Prince and his companions and
he invited me to sit with them, and offered the
of honor by his side. But was little abashed
by the attentions Of the Prince, and there an
American officer who had attached himself 10 the
party and behaved in obtrusive and unbecomng
manner, which seemed to annoy them, and indeed
one of the Princes companions had expressed me
his disgust at his behavior. So thought would
keep out of the circle and begged the Prince to ex
cuse me, and permit to dine at the ordinary table
with the passengers, which accordingly did. After
dinner the conversation turned between the first
French settlement America the vaor and enterprise
of the early adventures and the loss of Canada to
France, which the Prince expressed deep regret.
In Of his remarks, though in what connec-
tion cannot now say, he told me that he left his
suite Albany. took private conveyance and went
to the head of Lake George. He very copious
and fluent in speech, and surprised at the good
English which he spoke-a little broken, indeed, |
like mine but still very Ineligible. We continued !
talking late into the night reclining in the cabin,
the cushions in the stern of the boat. When we
retired to rest, the Prince lay the locker and 1 in
the fret berth next to it. The next day the steamer
did not arrive at Green Bay until about o'clock, |
and during OF the time were in conversation.
Looking back thoughtfulIy upon what said, |
can perceive that the Prince was gradually pre-
pairing my mind for what at Iasl although
then the different subjects seemed to arise naturally
enough. AT FIRST he spoke of the condition of affairs
in the United States and the American Revolu-
ton. He expressed admiration for our institutions,
and spoke at large of the assistance which had been
rendered to the Colonies in the struggle with the
mother country, by Louis XVI. He said that he did
not think sufficient gratitude evinced by Ameri-
cans to that monarch, and that whenever his inter.
vention was alluded to- it was attributed to selfish
motives, and to a desire to humble the power of En-
gland this continent, by deprving her of her fair
colonial possessions; but that in his opinion Louis
XVI, felt regard for America, and that on
every return of the Fourth of July. when hrou ghou
the United States the nation celebrating its in
dependence, there should be especial salute fired
to the memory of the king who had contributed SO
much to the result.
Such the substance of what was said by the
Revolution. and said that Louis XVI was innocent
of any tyrannca designs toward the people of France
and that nothing which he did personally could JUS
last foundations of that laid in the pre-
ceding reign. and that the misconduct and msgov-
eminent of Louis XIV. chargabe with the sad
events which occurred very great extent, al
though the storm had been slowly brewing far CEN
turtles. The people of France, though they had no
just cause to complain of Louis XVI. yet had right
TO do of the oppressive Institutions, then existing,
of the tyranny of the aristocracy, and the burdens
laid them by the Church. He then referred to
the changes which had since taken place in the form
of government and to the present ameiioraon of the
condition of the French people under elective
On our arrival at Green Bay, the Prince
said would obiige him by accompanying him to his
hotel, and taking my quarters at the Asor House.
begged to be excused, l wished 90 the
house of my fathern-aw.. He replied that he had
some matters of great importance to speak to me
about, and he could stay long Green Bay,