The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1867-09-21


yawnng pit fell mangled copes. The sunny breezy world
above had added charms for when again climbed
into its freshness We unched at BadenBaden, and drove
the ancient convent of Lcentha which is said to have
been saved from wars destruction by wooden statue OF the
Holy Mother which walked FORTH instinct with life and
radiant with glory to away the brutal sodery who
to uin rob- and ravh The smooth road leads
along the lovely valley of the Cos, and up winding,
gently ascending mountain pathway the picturesque castle
of Ebersten Beautiful Ebersen This the favore
resort ofhe Grand Duchess and found her here with
her young Children enjoying perfect relief from the cares of
State and drinking in health and happiness from the deep
tranquility and sublimity of her surroundings Ordinary
visitors are admitted during residence of ROYALTY but
ConsuPs high standing at court gained without diff
culty and penetrated to the private cabinet of her
Hghnes The balconies and terraces of this comparatively
dimnutive but extremely beautiful castle, overlook the
valley of the ury, which sings its way nosily through
vineyards orchards fields and gardens far below and its
voice alone breaks the grand silence of the glorious
Its strange eclusion from the busng world which lies
near, yet breaks its charms with dscordant note,
and the air of purity and peace it continually chain
the behoder rapurously spellbound We have many
grander view in long summers travels and many
extensive wild and possibly impressive butone oo
ing, sweet and lovely From of the high
of this CASTLE Count of Ebesein in the long gone past
spurred his faithful and sureooed charger down the steep
rocks overhangng the Mury and escaped gnomnous
capture at the hands of surrounding enemies The turre
and of Ebersen bear many rough from the
of other days. and the dented which hangs along its
walls in the hall of knights" tells the story of full many
stubborn struggle to retain possession of the charming place
in those past times when must fight hold their
own and might alone right; but her boserous days
ended long ago. and the calm and quiet of cathedral aisle
have fallen like robe of enchantment her happy
valley To La Fauorte and the ruins of Old Ebersen
matters of course when the song of the My has been left
behind but previous to continuing the trip change in the
disposition of gay party became necessary Insensbe
Mr. N Y barriser prosed himself scenery and sen
men the fact that he not blind female charms became
annoyingy manifest during explorations of Ebersen.
Our guide through the labyrnths of this bewlderng little
castle CHANGED to be very pretty girl with waist of
ing proportions and dropping eyes, which she managed with
artistic effect The stocal lawyer Immediately showed signs
of human feeling His forms flew magicay into her will
ing fingers and his interest in the legends the place became
great that he chung the narrator desperately
times unconscouy to rest his cheek against
her shoulder and half enceher graceful form with truant
When, finally filed out of the castle yard in adj
vance, this climb ofhe law" fingered behind with the form
producing and distinctly heard the sound kiss
Ofcose the ladiesom high
opropre to be very promptly shocked at such conduct
and expression oher dsapprobaon they insisted
upon riding another carriage But harmony prevailed
dscord could long abide within merry ranks Old
Ebersten and La Favorie done with despatch for
the long day dying shadows deepening in
the valleys and these be last wanderngs in the
region of Baden Baden
Our soourn had been seemingly too full joy and
than had rembed in the midst of exravagan
mrth with apprehensive wonder whence and how was
destined that shadow which ever in the worlds
perence follows closely after unusual brightness 1t
not long to wait The cloud hanging Carsruhe
When returned to the of many day. quiet enjoy
sudv IN nd thato
friend whom all had loved admired had been swept awav
into dark hereafter by the swift Rhnes treacherous food
The of Joseph James Dyhrenfurth is one which is
Familiarity known in Chicago and vicinity and it can be re-
membered only with lingering admiration for the genius
and promise of extraordinary young man. and lasting