Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-11
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Berlin Cor. of the Londen News
A circumstance has recently occurred
which throws some interesting rays Of
light on the social life of Germany
Among the upper ten Of the imperial
capital there is Herr Won Schafer Volt,
who, as owner and founder of the Bazaar
one of the best gazettes Of fashion pub
ished, has amsssed a large fortune.
Having distinguished himself also by his
interest in public affairs, be was some
years since raised to the rank of
nobility. His eldest son aspired to the
honor Of officer in the cuirassier guards,
one of the crack regiments of the Prus-
sian army. Now, although the officers
of the regiment felt personal inclina-
ton toward young Herr Won Schafer,
they nevertheless raised certain objec-
tions to his being enrolled amongst them
on account of his low descent. He was
therefore compelled to pass into regi-
ment of cuirassiers of the line, where he
Immediately received a commission.
During the last war he fought with such
bravery that the iron cross was conferred
on him. Unfortunately, in the cavalry
attack after the battle Of Viouville, 10
which the Westphalian cuirassiers be-
haved so gallantly, the young hero, with
so many OF his comrades, found a pre-
mature death. 1t was reported at the
time that, owing to his inability to enter
the regiment of his choice, bis honor
was so wounded that he himself rushed
into destruction. The father was so
deeply afflicted at the intelligence of his
sons death that for time fears we're en-
tertsined for his life.
At the termination Of the war, as an
expression Of sympathy for the loss of
the young man, those drawing-rooms
previously closed to the Schafer family
we're now thrown open. The social DO
sition Of the Schafers thus gradually as.
sumed frmer footing, circumstance
partly attributable to the grace and
charm of the eldest daughter, constantly
surrounded by "a crowd of admirers.
The young lady finally gave ear to the
suit Of Count Frederick Gutenberg, lieu
tenant in the gardes du corps, an elite
troop of the Emperor's. The BRIDE
groom, a descendant OF one of the old
est Prussian families, and very rich, only
intended remaining short time longer
in the army, being desirous Of pursuing
political career. His engagement with
the daughter of parvenu excited every
where, especially military circles, great
surprise, and some of his younger aris-
tocratic friends, who, report states, had
vainly sued for the hand OF the hand
some Fr@ulein Won Schafer-Voit went to
the successful suitor to express their re-
grets at being obliged, on account of his
mesallisnce, to break off all intercourse
with him. This insult caused Count Eu-
lenburg to challenge them, and lay COM
plants before his commander, Colonel
Won Alien. On the Colonel taking part
against the Count the latter sent him
challenge too, a step rendering him
guilty OF violation of military discip-
line. Colonel Won Alten Immediately
acquainted the authorities with the case,
and Count Eulenburg was called to ac-
count and ultimately condemned to
year 8 confinement in a fortress. The
sentence now lies before the Emperor for
confirmation.
Although his majesty as we'll as the
royal princes are all in favor of Count
Eulenburg and his betrothed, there is no
of the Count escaping i'm
priSonment, great weight being laid down
on a. rigorous observation of discipline
in the army. Much curiosity is ex.
pressed to know how the Count will pro-
coed after his release. AS his condempa-
ton does not affect his honor, he can
still, if he chooses, remain in the army.
he will probably prefer to be changed
to another regiment, and in 80 doing the
esprit de corps of the overbearing body
guards, who seek to exclude all but
noble blood from their ranks, will be
satisfied. The petty spirit displayed by
the Prussian Junkers" on this occasion |
has created much displeasure in liberal
circles, the more 80 as nothing can be
said against FrRulein Won Schafer and |
her family. In the approaching season |
the imperial court will in all likelihood |
embrace the opportunity of showing its
at the. conduct observed by |
the gardes du corps. The entire power |
full family of Eulenburg have unani. |
mously approved the marriage Of the
young Count. By an alliance with Count
Eulenburg Freulein Yop Schafer.V Volt |
enters aiso into near relations with |
Prince Bismarck, whose only daughter
is just engaged to Count Wend Won
Enlanhnrr q nnnain Of the nffAnder