Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-05-04
A FREAK OF FORTUNE.
The Franco-Prussian War makes a
Millionaire Pet OF . Citizen OF Louis
willie.
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From the Louisville Sun.
On the Rhine's picturesque banks.
high above its flowing tide, there lived
q student of nature by the name of
H, the greater portion of whose
life was spent In pursuit of knowledge
and in scientific investigations. He
was an ardent Republican, and in the
attempted revolution of 1848 he was
chosen as one of its leaders. His fam
lily at that time consisted of daugh-
ter named Josephine, and two sons,
Frederick and Henri Augustus, all of
whom, like their father, were great stu
dents. His wife was dead, leaving the
three children to bereared and educated
by the father, and nobly did he perform
the sacred duty. They were reared in
all the elegance and refinement of the
best society, educated and made to feel
themselves the equals, if not superiors,
of those around them, who could not
lay claims to the titles of nobility.
In the attempted revolution of 1848
he bore conspicuous part; was one of
its leaders, and by his wealth and influ-
ence strove to mako it success but,
alas such was not to be its fate. The
effort of these people to alter and
change their form of government at
that time failed; they were defeated
their cause crushed; and they wore
compelled to fee their native land,
leaving their property behind, which
fell into the hands of others. Captain
H, with his daughters and sons.
came to the United States, settled in
Louisville, and, since 1S49, with his
daughter has lived in that city.
The sons are lawyers of ability, now
practicing in neighboring city, where,
by their perseverance and their devo-
tion to the profession, they have risen
to the foremost round In the ladder of
successful practice.
In the late Franco Prussian war an
unlooked-for event occurred which has
placed this gentleman and his children
In position of wealth and luxury.
Captain rs grandfather had a
brother who, for his remarkable BRAY
cry and power in battle, was promoted
from the ranks, and step by step rose
to the position of Major General. He
married the daughter of a nobleman,
by whom he had one son. This son,
OF course, was bred to arms, and in the
late conflict was one of the great mill
tary chiefs in the Prussian army. Pos
sessed OF immense wealth, his influence
with the King was great. He was a
great favorite with all classes of peo-
pie, yet he was never married. His
father and mother, as well as near rela-
tives, were dead. During the late
seige of Paris he was killed by frag-
ment of shell thIo xn from one of the
French batteries into the line of invest.
ment, where he was paying q visit oi
inspection at the command of King
William. His immense estates in Ba-
varia are estimated at over three mil
hon thalers, and we're held in his name.
Information was brought to this city
by special messenger, sent for that
purpose, that Captain Il, of this
city, is the heir and possessor of these
estates, during his natural life, for il
seems that this general, before embark
ing in this campaign, had made will
to the effect that Capt. Il should
have the estates for life, and at his
death the oldest child should have one
half, and the remainder be divided
equally among the other two children.
Captain H did not know he was
heir of SO distinguished person
until the arrival of the messenger Ou1
informant, who is a lawyer of this city,
and has known the family for five years
tells us that in few days they will sal
for Europe.
The daughter Of Captain H is 6
widow, but childless, and will in short
time be worth her millions, and the boys
fortune for the father Is a consump.
tive person, and cannot survive long
In Europe she will be countess, and
she deserves all the favors kind Provi
dence can bestow upon her. She i.
accomplished and beautiful, age having
made no inroads upon her youthful ap
pearance. Our informant, who is saiG
to be Judge, pronounces her to be the
most accomplished lady in the city, but
we are somewhat of the opinion that
the thalers have something to do il
giving force to his decision.