The New York herald., 1876-08-01


THE PLIGHT FROM Bosrox AND NEW YORK.
when left Boston mad only about $4O0 IN money,
and left all my property TO meet MY debts As have
before said, did not make any preparations dor leav
ing except what could be done IN two days we "ens
New York the night OF January 10 and took rooms
at the Everett House. After breakfast visited Inc
onice OF the Rotterdam Steamship COMPANY 70 'ahe
passage aud was told that the Rotterdam might not
leave until early next morning, out was az
vised to make sure by gong aboard that day !-on,
which did When asked for name, had not
thought OF assuming one, having registered my own a
the Everett House. until the moment when IL was
said, ANY name will do u.s." and acting upon
the impulse OF the moment, gavc assumed name
and registered done. ] called at no other
steamship office did no business except to visit
ban ker Tor dent fcaton, SO that my wife could draw
the money by my aid bill OF exchange which she
bought and all stories OF various visits aud mysterious
wholly without foundation. In the after
OF the 10th ordered carriage at my hotel tell
ing them intended to go TO JERSEY CITY; and with my
directly to the steamer Rotterdam at her wharf
Jersey City. There was no concealment mol
baggage baggage in tho cabin Sefor: dismissal landed on an
unprotected beach at Dungeness, In the midst OF
heavy aud dangerous surf and barely escaped beng
WASHED AWAY BY THE BREAKERS,
but managed TO scramble up the stone bank with
few bruises and thorough surf BATH Guided by
coast guardsman, who came to meet mo from his
station walked tDree miles through snow storm TO
Lydd, whore dried myself az well as could, and at
three O'Clock drove in a dog cart eight miles to
station where went by rail- to Dover and late night
embarked for Ostend From thence, without delay, l
proceeded TO Brussels, arriving about eight A. ~,
taking at the Bellevue Hotel soon sought
out the American Consulate where, IN conversation
with Colonel Wilson, the Consul, was informed, as
had been by Captain VS. that treaty had just bcen
concluded with Holland, as also with Belgium. Re-
turning TO tho hotel Tor breakfast saw New York
and containing such statements and charges that 1
resolved at once to return and meet what was
true for tho sake of reiuting what was untrue
and outrageous without waiting for breakfast re-
turned the depot telegraphed TO Rotterdam
ard learned that my family were expected the next
day proceeded as soon as possible TO RoterdRm, in
tending communicate with family tholr
arrival, and with their consent
TO RETURN UNExPEcrEDLY TO BOSTON.
~ arrived Rotterdam early in the evening The next
morning visited the steamship office, Inquired for
letters told the agents that had lett the steamer in
the channel and conversed freely concerning the incl
dents OF the voyage. They also gave me the second
of bill OF exchange bought Tor my wife IN New York.
called at this office several times remaining during
the day some hours-indeed, all The time after tho
arrival Of tho Rotterdam outside had been reported
the hawsers were drawn ashore, and thought
observed a familiar American-looking face
aao aons T%s beor. Ss %as da%n
aboard learned that parties were on board and Others
ashore having designs on my liberty; and, having
to believe that treaty was in existence with
the United States and, not wishing to 60 home under
such circumstances, LETT just as my son jumped
ashore but without being able TO send TO
my wife. went that evening TO The Hague, and next
day TO London senoing directions meantime Tor my
family TO JOIN mo IN London This and all letters and
kilograms TO them fell into the hands OF the Consul at
Rotterdam and his allies. Had known the acts with
relation to matters there would have tested the many
plans formed enrap and kidnap under tho direc-
ton OF the distinguished and chivarous consular rep
rcsentatvc OF the United States at that port and II IS
pretty sale TO say that should have saved him the
disgrace Of
RoBpIxo AN UNPROTECTED couSrRywoxAN
home as be best she could asked nv wife il one Of
these Intercepted notes, to telegraph me al Dover II
she received my note; and there received forged
despatch signed but purporting to como from her.
but not deceviDg me in the least. proceeded TO Lon
don await the arrival of my family. This was FRI
day. Saturday called at the American Legation, and
my request was furnished with volumes containing
all the treaties with the United States, January l,
1876 which examined, and from which learned that
were wrong In telling me that treaty existed with
Holland. Monday became fearful. and Tuesday quito
certain that my family had met with trouble OF
kind; and while knew we'll enough that could re-
man safely enough alone, or escape a. might please,
repeatedly where had directed them to come wrc
also waited at the station TO meet them they should
come, when was arrested
LYAsr SURPRISED.
and ANXIOUS chiefly about my family. vas treated
with no indieut,es by the officers and was shown as
much deration the circumstances would admit.
l was remandcd to the House OF Detention, vainy
questing to be permitted to take passage At once or
Boston, waving everything possible for that purpose
While in the House OF detention l saw Mr. Bsch. OF
Boston, two successive days for ton minutes ana after
the arrival OF Mcssrs Dearborn and Wood them
several times. saw Dr. ingalls,, OF Boston, for
few hours, and with these exceptions had visitors
excepting, Of course, my family, TWO OF whom saw
Tor twenty minutes each dayl made no such state
ments as nave from time to time found their way into
print concerning my condition and surroundings there
light and ventilation, supplied with gas and running
water. had good bed performed no work, except
to sweep my cell floor; walked tho yard about forty
five minutes each day; attended chapel each
morning; was permitted frequent baths. and in all
such matters rendered comfortable Ny TODD was fur
her. although after the arrival OF the Boston onicera
they kindly assured Inc that they would see that had
whatever was necessary TO my comfort When arrested
had only about $35. This was taken from me and
stored aftcrward by order Of the Court The morning
alter my arrest Mr. Balch correspondent Boston
personally very kind that regret the more that
he was not at liberty to be oiciallv He gave
me So tor immediate wants. So that all the reporta
Of complaints OF prison faro have no founda-
tion in truth. So OF armed officers, double
ironed doors and other like emanstons or the
reportoria imagination In nearly all respects was
treated were other prisoners We were all the
time cells, and save at chapel and exercise
saw except at the visits before mentioned. !
should add that the chaplain very kindly furnished
-, ha"d ,hs "csrs with xhnm
cane most IN contact were as kind as poss bic. Until
trouble arose IRON the abuse OF privileges allowed ex-
tradition prisoners In the last case before my own,
very much greater privileges granted; but that
abuse caused order to treat them like any other per-
son committed for detention II Is OF to refer
to this experience. ami will only say that the
most bitter and unorgiving OF men could ask fol
NO MORE EXQUISITE TORTURE
than experienced during these four months OF sus
pense, the midst OF all kinds oil rumors, charged
and plottings claim TO have an average amount Of
nerve confess that do not think could have
endured this rad not been for the heroic atniulncA
and unaltcring devotion oi my family, which only
grew more Intense rs lOIbOok anu
accusations multiplied. Were II not such endless
task would deny In detail the reports sent IRON here
without any foundation Whatever A II 10, can only
say that | have asserted my innocence of
charges made, have confessed myself guilty Of
them. | have reirained from both. l have been
neither In utter despair nor Indifferent to all things
have said and now say that there has been
SHAMEFUL NGRATiTUDE,
base betrayas, unlimited sianders and uuboundco
lying ana false witnessing that evor knew. False
claims have been presented robberies attempted and
pcrpetratcd; false oaths, even, have been quito
Me be ore Wh I 4 IN ash tn bOv
with all the devotion inspired by dollars have deber.
atcly planned to asssssYnae my character and rob
in way to escape the penalty Of the law They are
now and have been among the foremost in demanding
upon the visitation Of the utmost rigor Of Law In tha
interest o public virtue think the time will como
when these persons will be made known che people
OF Massao husets and when all known they the
better juoge whether my transgrsssons surpass al
others"