The Portland daily press., 1866-05-12

the Prussian Government, praying that his
situation might be ameliorated. To all this
the authorities paid no attention whatever,
the protestations ceased, and Kinkel seemed
likely to be abandoned by his friends. There
was one, however, who did not desert him.
Carl Schurz left Paris, disguised hlmseli IN
rags, and, -deiying the seaIold, Te-entefede
Prussia, with an organ on his back. In the
night, he laid aside his organ, ana visited the
abodes of his former companions and the
friends of German liberty, to endeavor to re-
awaken their interest in the fate of the i'm
nr;soned patriot. In this way he travelled
three hundred leagues on foot, playing the or
can through many towns and villages, careful
" maturing his plans, and sleeping in barns or
Under hedges. On one occasion ne was stop
ped by two Prussian gendarmes, VINO inquired
where he was going.
40 the neighboring town. replied Sehurz.
NWould you like to earn handful ofpienn-
ings ?" asked the Others. s. i.s-
~Certainy"
q every well; come with us to our barracks.
We intend to give a dance this evening, and
the airs OF your organ will suit our purpose
exactly" ;rrs r.. -
1t was impossible to decline the offer of the
soldiers without exciting suspicious; so Schurz
accepted, with a great show Of gratitude, and
during the whole night ground out waltzeS
and quadrilles for battalion Of gendarmes.-
Leaving, undiscovered, the dangerous society
OF the military police, young Schurz continu-
ed his journey, and, shorttime subsequently,
information reached him that kihkePs prison
had been changed. He was now incarcerat-
ed in Spandau, and placed under the personal
supervision OF the prison director. -}
Late one night when the streets had become
deserted, post chaise, escorted by guard Of
four dragons, drove rapidly through the town
of Spandau, and halted before the prison. An
officer in the uniform of Colonel OF the Roy
al Guard, alighted from the vehicle and was
soon in the presence of the Director into
whose hands he placed letter from the Min
lister of the Interior at Berlin, and bearing the
official seal. Receiving the packet with the
respect due to a communication from the
Kings Minister, the Director opened the i'm
portant missive and read as follows:
"a deep-laid plot has been organized at Der
lin the object OF which is to effect the forcible
release OF the convict Kinkel from the hands
ofthe authorities. We are now watching the
movements oil the conspirators, and are pre-
pairing to arrest them. In order, however, to
prevent the possibility eff surprise, the bear
er of the present letter, Col. -, is command
ed to take charge OF your prisoner, whom he
will Immediately conduct to the citadel of
Magdebotirg, and place him in the hands of
the Governor of that fortress" $50 ball5
Upon reading this ministerial injunction,
the director OF the Spandau prison at once had
the unfortunate Kinkel awakened caused him
to be securely ironed and placed in the post
chaise, winch set off on the road to Magde-
bourg, accompanied by the Colonel.and the
four dragons, who rode with drawn sabres-
All night long they travelled at rapid speed;
fresh horses were instantly furnished at each
relay, the Colonel's demand being accompani-
ed by the magical expression, 1the Kings SER
vice." The unhappy prisoner, crouched in a
conner of the vehicle, cared not what might
be his fate--Germany had forgotten him, and
nothing could be worse than the noisome
dungeon at Spandau Morning came at last,
a gray winters dawn, and the carriage stop
ped. The Colonel himself opened the door,
and babe the prisoner alight. Without a
word, poor Kinkel obeyed, and found himself
standing on the .sea-shore, boat awaiting
few feet from the spot where he stood, and a
ship, with the English flag at her masthead,
lying-to within sight. The prisoner uttered a
cry of mingled hope and despair. ,isF
'Do you not know me, my dear. old mas
ter?" sobbed the pseudo Colonel, tearing off
his false moustache, and clasping Kinkel in
his arms 81 am your friend and pupil, Carl
Schurz. Let us embrace each other once
more on German soil, and then, away for
Englandp
Kinkel could not reply, but burst into tears.
In few moments more they were in the boat
and rowing Justify toward the vessel in the
offing, which had now hoisted the German
Republican flag, in token of recognition and
welcome. As they reached the ships side,
Kinkel, pale and trembling, leaned upon
Schurz' shoulder, and murmured: "My wife,
my children-where are they?" = ll ea
q He had time to say no more, for, in another
moment, Mime. Kinkel was in her husbands
arms and his children were clinging about his
knees -a-
sMy mission is accomplished" said young
Schurz. Il had sworn, dear MASTER to restore
you to liberty and to your family. my duty is
done.n
p Upon their arrival in London, the patriots
were received with transports of enthusiasm.
The rich German residents of the British
metropolis took upon themselves to provide
for the brave young fellows who, in the dis
guise of Prussian dragons, had aided Schurz
In successfully carrying out his noble project,
and Prof. Kinkel himself commenced giving
lectures ON German literature, which met
with immense success Carl Schurz soon af-
terward parted from his old preceptor, and set
out to seek his fortune in the promised land
across the broad Atlantic. His career in the
United States is well known. He had left in
Germany an aged father, who longed to see
again his favorite son; but it is not easy for a
man to visit q country where certain death
awaits him if detected. Still, fortune smiled
on Schurz. Risen high in favor with Presi-
dent Lincoln, the German American General
was appointed Envoy Extraordinary to the
Court OF Madrid, and fifteen years after his
flight with Kinkel, he quietly revisited his
birthplace. No Pru ssian gendarnle dared to
lay finger upon the condemned feon, now
diplomatic representative of one of the most
powerful nations on the globe.-[ Paris Cor
respondent N. Y. Times.