Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1860-06-28
Identification Of Isaac V. Fowler.
sr. JOSEPH, Mo-, June 81, 1860.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-. June 81, 1860.
Advices of June 9th from Denver City, to
which credit is given, state that Mr.. Fow Ter
The defaulting New York Postmaster. and
whose whereabouts have been so long un-
known, and about whom SO much curiosity
has been felt. Is reported to have been iden.
titled at Pixies Peak. Tho main features
Of the statement are as follows:
An individual, whose dress and general
appearance Of city bred style, and his evi
dent anxiety to shun particular notice, and
avoid all questions in regard TO his business
intentions, had tendency to attract more
interest than 10 shown usually to strangers
arriving there. He registered his name at
the hotel as Achille Drauce. Under this
name he passed unidentified, until enc day
when he was on his way, to see soms quartz
claims he had purchased. He came to q
small village In the mountains, and stepped
into the Recorders Office, where he was at
once recognized by an old resident Of New
York City, whose name is not given, as Mr..
Fowler, who exclaimed "Why, good Cod,
Fowler, whore did you come 'front.' Drauce
staggered back with flushed face, and then
forming pale. he replied with calmness. 'Sir,
you are mistaken; my name Is not Fowler"
To which his accos,snt replied, "Well, II
you are uot with his whiskers of. ycu are
his twin brother or the devil" Drauce was
much embarrassed Endesvoring to ovadc
his disclosure. he asked II the Recorder Of
the District was present, thinking to close
the conversation, but his tormentor was not
willing to give him up. but approaching him
and drawing him to another part OF the room
he said, -! know, what ! say. You are Isaac
v. Fowler. Of New York. You have had
your hair cut, your whiskers shaved off, and
are disguised by your spectacles, but sho'd
Know you anywhere" At first. t:.Drauce as.
sumed firm and indifferent appearance, but
he soon gave way to his feelings, and then
exclaimed, "For God Almighty's sake don't
expose me-" Monsieur Druace was indeed
the dsfaui,iug New York Postmaster, who
has thus far outwitted his pursuers, and
made his escape to the gold mines, and up
to this time remained undiscovered. A pri-
vate interview was had with Mr.. Fowler
which the correspondent declines giving
the result OF. Mr.. Fowler was deeply affect
ed at fitst, but gradually resumed his com,
posurs and chesrfulness. Being by no mesns
beyond the reach Of the Government, he
thought Il best to leave tho country imme.
dsstsly for Salt Lake and Californis. men,
tionipg Australia ~ his probable deslina,
tion. He Asd at once. Fowler. on the fra,
night Of his arrival at Denver City, 10 sale
10 have entered gambling saloon and sor
$4,000. and bes the whole amount on on,
game, bat the dealer refused to risk it,
Fowler, without comment, gathered up hil
winning, went to the bar. gracefully tool
gin cocktail, and LETT the room. Thii
created On inquiry as. to who he was,' bu, hi
fictitious name arrested this. He is reportc,
10 hsve spseulatcd largely In claims.
The shove 10 considered here by person.
sequsisted With the correspondent, as relia
bls. Our neat advices will probably con
isin something farther In relation to it,
New York Tribune, s2d,