The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-02-14
Marrow Escape.

Outious Inciueht occurred 10 ayoung
American at Leghorn, two weeks ago
The young man, who was travelling, en-
tered cafe in the evening, in that city, TO
dine at table he found himself in compa-
ny with two soldiers, or non- commission
ed officers, OF the Austrian army, with
whom he entered into conversation in the
German language. Full ofrepubicanism
and Of patriotic admiration of his own
country, he forgot the presence he was in
and, after exaltirrg the United States and
It's republican institutions to the culmiAat.
ing point OF perfection, he drew com
parison between its political freedom and
prosperity, aud the despoiism and misery
OF Austria, and termina ated in warmly
counseiiBg the young men to leave the
Austrian army and 70 10 the land Of free.
dom, where they would receive much high.
or wages, and better treatment, either in
the Army Of the United States, or in other
pursuits.
This conversation, which seemed to be
confidential and unobserved, proved not
to be SO. Whether the soldiers themselves
turned informers, or whether the CONVEX
sa,ion was overheard by one OF the nu.
merous spies that abound in the Austrian
possessions, in not known; but the next
morning the American was arrested,
thrown into prison, and soon after carried
before court martial. where he was con-
'ronted with the grave charge Of sttempt.
ing to seduce two soldiers Of bis Imperial
Msjesty's army TO forsake their duty. In
many despotic or military Governments
lIka fhaf nf ,. r. H.
highest magnitude, aud Young America,
after short and summary trial, was con.
demned 10 be shot
The extraordinary event was soon
known throughout the city, and came to
the ears Of the American consul. This
gentleman repaired at once to the chief
civil officer of the city, to demand stay
proceedings but he was referred to the
military commandant of the place, as the
person who had entire power in tho mat
ter. Here he was told that there could be
no stay Of proceedings; that the prisoner
was dangerous person, who had been
| attempting TO SOW discord in the Austrian
dominions that he had been watched
and his movements noted down for some
time. that they had at last caught him in
the open act. and they were determined
to make an example OF him. All remon-
srances seemed in vain, till atlasi, asking
the question "wha: end the consul had in
view in desiring stay Of proceedings
and receiving for reply that "he anticipa-
ted the arrival Of Commodore Stringham
and Captain lngraham, with their vessels
in day or two. and he would DO glad TO
have those elfieeTss presented thesexeeu-
tion," the comm andant changed counten-
ance. and dismissed the consul, saying
he would think of it.
The consul was astonished the mex,
morning to see the young man step into
his office free men He had been lib.
Grated with reprimand, and notice to
leave the Austrian dominions, given him
by the commandant in person, who was
careful 10 impress upon him at the same
time, that his liberation was not due TO any
threats whiclfmight have been made con-
cerning the American feet, but entirely on
account Of his extreme youth and conse.
quent ndiscretion.-NewY York Tribune