The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1885-02-20
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primitive settlers have been brought Co
light aod given 10 the perusal Of those
who at one tiq,c were content to remem-
bsr only that Sir Walter Raleigh plant
cd tho drst Of these Colonies, Ia Viz
ginia, and that thu pilgrim Fathers
landed at Plymouth Rock. The trials
to be faced by those who made new
homes, ~ far from their native land
proved these p:oneers TO have had stout
hearts, for not only were they divided
by an ocean from tho countries whence
they might hope to recruit their scant
numbers and draw supplies. but also
they had to brave the dangers Of the
climate and tho Formidable hostility of
crafty, treachcrons savages. Many
sought refuge on these shores from tho
intolerlb.c burdens laid upon them in
their own country by politicsI or rclig.
ioaS enemieS, and somo came to escape
from tho woes Of private life.
II We turn TO the pages Of au old
book entitled Travels Ia Western
Americs," by Capt. Boasu, Cbsvslier Of
the ordar OF 81. Louis. We will find Tho
following narrative Of the life Of prin-
e>ss, who asd 10 Louisiana many years
40, preferring banishment aud the
hardships Of u new settlement, a.ong
with peace Of mind,t the gilded misery
she had endured at the Russian Court
The Prince of Wolfenbuttle bad two
d4ughteu. The eldest married the En-
percr Charles VI the younger, tho
Czarowitz Alexis, son OF Peter the Great,
brutal barbarian. This accomplished,
charming and gentle woman made every
effort to win tho regard Of her ferociouS,
wicked husband, bu. mot wi.h no re-
turn, except insult and cruel ill-treat-
meat. Three times hs attempted to
poison her, and her life was only saved
by receiving promp. assistance IRON her
attendants. There was no ono who
could protect her from his hatred, a.
Peter the Great was far away, study ying
IA different parts Of Europe methods by
which be might raise his empire nearer
to the level Of the civilization Of the
other great powers Of The Continent.
The Princess Was expecting to be-
come q mother, when one day her hus-
band got so fnrious with anger that he
kicked her repeatedly, and her ladies.
in-waiting found her ia lifr!eas swoon
upon the floor, all bathtd in blood.
They were ~ Mortified that they deter
mined to rescue her from the dominion
OF her inhuman tyraut. They hribed
the servants, aud wrote to the Prince
that she was dead. lie sent a courie.
at once with an order that she should
DC buried privately, without any cere
monial, hoping by this means to keep
from the public the knowledge OF bis
infamous conduct.
| The Countess Of Conigsmark, mo,he,
of Maurice, Conte de SAKE. (Fiold Mar,
shal of France, and victor Of Fontenoy,,
helpud her to escape from the palace,
and gave her rs guide confidential ole
German servant, who spoke Frenci
and English, as we'll as bis own tongae
She departed "incognito," taking will
her only scan. supply OF money and /
few valuable jewels.
All the courts Of Europe went int,
mourning for the log of wood, whicI
was buried in the coffin, supposed Il
be hers. The Princess reached Pari
safely, but dreading recognition, wen
at once to Marseillcs, the port frou
whence oil the ships of the great lodi
Company sailed to Louisiana, which a
that time was also called Mississippi
She crossed the ocean in company wit
800 German emigrants, who eventuall.
7 settled in the present parishes Of 81
John the Baptist and st. Charles, the
known as la cote des Ailemands, an
at last she arrived at this much -lorge
for haven of rest. Her faithful after
dsnt had assumed the title of fathers
was almost as devoted as parent coul
have been, and no sooner had she lane
ed at New Orleans, than she attracte
the warm admiration of all who met he
The most ardent of her admirers WI
the Cheysller d'Anband, distinguish
ed French officer, who had visited I'll
1 court of Sc. Petersburg. !. Having fr,
: quenlly seen the Psincess in Russia, |
: knew her at once, although he cou
L hardly believe theevidence of his sense
2 at first. and it was only after caref
i observation, that he became thorough
i convinced that this lady was indeed u
> unfortunate wife of the terrible Gear
. witz, whose brutal violence and savaI
,, ferocity were well known. With Il
!, wise and commendable prudence of
2 man-of-the-world, the Chevaller d'A
Z band kept this discovery to himself, b
!. the old German soon perceived that
= was aware OF his mistress true ran
= and taking him into bis confidence ga
10 him detailed account of their hig
: and asked him how be had best invt