Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-03-14
Eew and Poet, or Remembrance OF
OF Daniel Lessmaa.


Press by James T. GrayesI
Eew and Poet, or Remembrance. OF
of Daniel Lessmaa.
Before an elegant residence in Berlin,
the property Of rich, retired merchant
stood the young physician, Daniel Less
man. he cast a searching look upon
the building, and presently appeared at
q window OF the first story counte-
nance Of bewitching loveliuess, nodded
beDderiy 10 response TO this rcverential
bow, and 0lushing deeply, hastily with
drew A satisfied smile Curled his lips
as ne resumed this course, and visited
mis- lew patients. After his return from
q scanty practice to his room, he seized
Z pen and wrote, not in his memorandum
Dook-nO but passionate love song,
dedicated Ia the loved one. unit OF
the numD"r Of songs afterwards pub
lished undrr the title OF "Thc Lovers Of
Amsthusis. Like Schiller. Lessman
had been 4 military physician, and had
distinguished himself in the War for
Freedom" in his profession. He had
thrown himself into the struggle with
the burning ardor OF youth, had been
wounded at Luzen, and after his recov-
cry had taken charge OF fever hospital.
Among the patriotic women and maid
ems who devoted themselves TO the care
o. the sick and wounded, had been
Maria, the daughter Of rich private
gentleman an amiable, spiritual girl
whom Lessman met and loved. She re-
turned his affections, and the young doc.
tor awaited with impotence the return
o. peace, 10 claim his bride. Meanwhile
ne would labor assidueusly, and deserve
so well o. the government, that his ad-
vanCement in his profession would be
secured. But alas for taosc lofty hopes.
They werc not destined for fuhllment.
Peace came.
But instead of Il promotion so earnest
ly sought aud so dearly earned, Less
man received Il curt dismissal not for
nnworthiuess or inCapaCity, but solely
aTr1 alone because he was a Jew,
Like hundreds Of his Co-religiOnists
ne had been inspired by the popular en-
thusiasm, had ventured his all for free
dom, and poured ont his blood TO secure
it, in the sure hone that the success Of
the popular arms would tear away the
sophistries of medieval church dOgmas,
and Il new era Of freedom of thought and
freedom o worship would be introduced;
that the lrv,'erate prejudice which had
prosecuted MS race would be obllterated
in the liberation which would ensue.
Scarcely was the war ended when the
very lolentates TO whose totteriug
Thrones the people had hoty rallied ia
support. auuuiled every pledge wruug
Pola
promise, broke every oath, and trampel-
ed tnr duped people under au iron des-
polish, A breath Of RECOMMENDATION was
visited with Imprisonment. Reference
70 -ar glorious past was high treason.
Should hot youth inveigh against the
erue delusion and destruction OF their
hopes the instruments of power we're
applied, and he probably lauguished his
remaining life in the regal dungeons,
empty parade and pomp Of words strove
TO keep the fact from the people that
they had lost their liberties, but the
prime implements Of rule were swift
penalties for free expression. The Jews
also keenly felt the disappointment. The
Jewish officers were retired without
pensions; the privates discharged with
out arrearages and the bitter prejudice
which had rested like an incubus on
their race before the war was renewed
with lull strength at its conclusion.
The inspiration which had blended all
uatlonSlities and creeds in defence of
Imperilled freedom supsided and the old
mates began. Daniel Lessmau saw him
self forced under these circumstances 10
defer his union with the one he loved.
He determined by his uuaided efforts
and by his well known skill in practice
% acquire an independence and then
claim the loved one from her father.
With praiseworthy ardor he commenced,
four years passed, and he found himself
tar from his aim.
Berlin swarmed with physicians aud
Lessman could not stoop to the low arts
and fnesse which proves the road to sue.
cess TO 60 many Of his colleagues in
practice. He still was hopefal, he con-
fded in his scientific skill and ia the de-
votion o: his affianced, who wavered not
an instant in her fsithfulness. One con-
soler In his dark days had he found and
that was poetry. Love had kinaled the
poetic spark as the golden sunlight
wakes to life the slumberipg buds and
blossoms. His timid illusions received
the popular approval, and gained some
Influential friends and patrons. A va
cancy In the hospital officers occurring
the position was secured for him by one
OF his friends. He now felt himself in
the long sought position; to demand his
bride from her father.
With quick beating heart he prepared
for the Interview. he was appeheDsive
OF opposition, bat feds that 50 intense
was their love for their only daughtee
that however reluctant at fiDyt At Iast