The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-10-30
A Noble Hod Carrier-Romantic Adventures OF
an Austrian Baron.
From the GJe.burgh (mI Press, OF o1t o.

From tIe GslesburRh Unl Press, OF Ot o.
On Thursday afternoon last, Col. Carr, the
Postmaster, received heavy sealed document
Mt his office, postmarked Vienna" and di.
rected to Herr Carl Won Vechtcr, Galesburgh,
Knox county, State of Illinois, United States
of North America" Knowing that the mass
i've letter mpst be OF importance, from its
crested seals and general official appearance,
he dispatched VIM. Post, chief clerk of the
office, in search Of the Herr Won Vechter.
Mr.. Post made diligent inquiry Of several, but
could find no trace Of The individual wanted
until he met with John LOos, the well-known
saloon keeper on the east side Of the square.
Mr.. Loos knew "A Charley Nechter; he
working on the new hotel building, and both
walked over there, where they found Nechter
about to ascend the ladder with hod on his
shoulder. When Mr.. Post handed him the
letter and he had read il, the delight of the
hodman knew no bounds, He threw his hod
of bricks away, and embraced Mr.. Loos, call.
ing him his dearest friend. The letter con-
tanned DRAFT for 81 600 on the First National
Bank of Chicago, and he insisted on paying
Mr.. Post $500 for being the bearer of such
joyful tidings rs the document contained,
which Mr.. Post refused.
This morning Herr Won Nechter, arraSed In
suit Of fashionable clothing, and having
passed through the hands Of Il barber called
at our Office. No one could have recognized
IN the noble looking personsge before us the
appearance attracted general attention and
remark: and the ease aud sunvity Of his man
ncrs were truly remarkable, He clearly and
SuccinCtly related To IA the cvcntful chain Of
incidents in his career, which terminated in
his carrying n hod in Gatsbrgh. In the
year 1857, Hem Won Ncchtcr, then II years
old, and of noble family, entered the Aus
trian army ns n lieutenant, and, through rcGu-
lar ordinations in lSGO rose to the rank of
major. In the month Of September Of that
year lac WAS insulted at levcc by the colonel
of his regiment. Proud and high spirited, he
resented the insult, and challenge WAS
PASSED between tho two officers. They met,
with pistols at ten PAGES, and the colonel fell.
With great difficulty, Vechter eluded the an.
thorties, and finally escaped 20 England. He
remained there short time, and finding nO
suitable employment, he embarked for the
United States, aud upon his arrival proceeded
20 Chicago. He arrived here the day the in-
telligence Of the fSll Of Fort Sumter flashed
through the country. and his means being
nearly exhausted. he enlisted in the Ninth
illinois, then being organized The man who
had worn the epaulcts of an Austrian officer
for more than three years, carried musket
In the ranks Of that battalion, and was severe.
ly wounded at the battle OF Pittsburg Land
ing. When he was mustered ont he obtained
employment Of various kinds, and endured
many vicisSitudcs incident to the lot of u Ia.
boring man. He feared to write to his rcla.
Gvcs, rs the Austrian Government might learn
his whereabouts aud cause his apprehension
under the eItraditon treaty; and 40 he suf
fored and toiled In silence, until finally lie
found himself in Ga!esburg carrying hod on
che new hotel.
The packet no received yesterday contained
full pardon under the sign manual Of the
Emperor. Tho colonel had only been Sc
Verely wounded, and freely acknowledged
that he alone had been in fault, and that tn,
duel had been of his own seeking. by tn,
death Of his uncle, Herr Won Vcchter inherit.
rich estate aud the title of Baron.