The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-06-23

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These brief words were sufficient |
hint to the quick intellect Of the pris-
oner, and warming the paper by the
fame of his lamp, he read with throb-
bing heart the first words of friendship |,
he had seen Or heard for nearly five
years.
In few days Bollman again made a
call at the hospital, talked over the
progress of his novel method OF treat
ment and when he departed he received
from the surgeon the pamphlet he bad
previously sent to Lafayette, he, Boil
man, having requested its return when
read.
On reaching his room he looked has
tily through the small volume. but, to
his dismay, could find no eommunica-
ton, and his hopes sank as he conclu-
ded that his first letter had not been
understood. Soon, however, he noticed
that one of the leaves had been pune
tured with a pin and found to his great
Joy that letter after letter had been thus
marked, and q lengthy communication
thus spelled out.
From this he learned that the prison
er had by persistent opportunities al
leging failing health as pretext, OBJ
tanned permission to take an airing on
certain days, in an open carriage, ac-
companied by military guard, and
suggested that the easiest and surest
mode of rescue would be to attack the
guard on one of the excursions.
This Bollman at once resolved to do.
1t was necessary, however, to have at
least one confederate in the difficult and
dangerous scheme; but happily the
man was at hand. This was Francis
Kinloch, Huger, son of the well known
Col. Huger, of South Carolina,at whose
house Lafayette had first landed on his
arrival in America.
He was but child when the great
warrior and patriot was guest under
his fathers roof, but he remembered
him distinctly, and cherished for him
all that love and veneration which an
American ever feels for his French ben
efactor. He was young man of un-
common talent, energy and enthusiasm,
and entered into the scheme with ro-
mantle earnestness.
Three horses were Immediately pro
cured, and the daring men waited with
anxiety the day when the prisoner was
to make his appearance. In the mean
time servant had been sent to Hoff,
town about twenty five miles from o.
mutz, with instructions to have three
other horses in readiness there on the
dav the attempted rescue was to be
made.
At length the day came, and the two
men saw with beating hearts the car
riage roll by containing the prisoner,
with small guard. He, too, was anx-
ious, and earnestly looking for his de-
liverers; and as the carriage passed the
two horsemen they exchanged signals,
and then each understood the other
The carriage was driven on into the
open country, where it halted, and La
fayette and the officer in charge alight-
ed, and, arm in arm, began to walk
along the highway, the carriage slowly
preceding them. Bollman and Huge-
had followed, and when they came up
with them the former quickly sprang
from his horse, and before his action
was comprehended he grappled the Of
ficer, and fierce struggle ensued, the
latter calling loudly for help. Huger
also dismounted, and, forcing bis hand
kerchiet into the officers mouth, his
cries were soon stopped, but not until
the guard with the carriage had been
alarmed. Instead, however, of coming
to the rescue, they fed with precipita.
ton to alarm the garrison at Olmutz.
! Unfortunately one of the horses had
taken fright from the noise,and escaped.
Lafayette, however, was quickly placed
on one Of those remaining. Bollman
handed him purse of money, and Hu
ger told him in English to go to Hof.-
Lafayette, mistaking what was said for
the more general direction to 90 off, &C.
layed moment to see if he could not
assist them, and waited so long that
they finally urged so earnestly that he
galloped off, and was soon out of sight.
As soon as he was gone, the officer was
released, ard Huger and Bollman both
mounted the remaining horse. and
sought to make their escape. Huger
directed BoIlman to take the horse and
hasten to the aid of Lafayette, while he
struck off across the country on foot.
Bollman did so, and was soon far on
the road to Hoff, where he expected to
find the escaped captive. Huger had
proceeded less than half mile when
he was arrested By the peasantry, who
had been attracted by the noise and
commotion of the rescue. DR.. Boil
man reached Hoff with ease, but was
greatly disappointed at not finding La
fayette there; painfully anxious and
unwilling to proceed further until he
knew something of his fate, he fingered
about the frontiers until the next day,
when he was arrested by the Prussians
and handed over to Austria.
Lafayette, after parting with his
friends, rode rapidly until the next day,
when he found himself within a few
miles of the Austrian frontier At this
point, unfortunately, his horse lamed
| himself, and was utterally unable to pro.
ceed. In this distress he met peas
ant, to whom he offered large sum if
he would procure him fresh horse, ,and
attend him to the frontier. The man
/ jpromised acquiescence, and returned to
| the village ostensibiy to procure the
horse, but soon returned with a large
force, and made the unhappy man a
prisoner. In three days from the time
of his rescue Lafayette was back to his
old quarters, more closely guarded than
ever, heavily ironed and his indignites
and miseries largely multiplied. His
only hope now was that death would
soon terminate his sufferings and sor-
rows.
As might be expected, Huger and
Bollman were the especial objects of
the Austiian's vengeance. They were
chained to the stone floor, in dungeons
six by eight feet, without fire or light,
and fed only on bread and water. No
information was given either of them
concerning the fate of the other, or OF
Lafayette. All inquiries by their friends
concerning them were treated with in
suting silence. Huger in vain begged