The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1889-12-11

many remember that he is man of the
humblest origin and that he had made his
way to the great fame he now enjoys by
sheer pluck and strong personality? He
was born in Denbigh, Wales, in 1870 and
when three years old he was placed in the
parish poor-house His original name was
John Rowlands After leaving the poor
house he taught school for a time, but one
day he found himself at sea as cabin-boy
on a ship to New Orleans. When he ar
rived at that port he left his vessel and re-
manned for awhile in the city. a wealthy
merchant named Stanley became interested
in the young man and adopted him. Then
it was that he changed his name to Henry
NJ. Stanley, This period of prosperity was
short, for his patron died intestate and the
young man was poor again. The war was
now begun, and Stanley was forced into the
confederate army, much against his will.
AT length he made his way to the lines of
the northern forces, in which he served
through the remainder of the war. Then
he became reporter on the NeJC York Her.
AID, and for number of years he did special
correspondence from foreign countries. He
interesting sketches for the Herdld the while.
While living with Mr.. Stanley at New Or
leans he had imbibed the spirit of adven-
ture by making long trips on foot through
the southeastern states and territories.
This spirit seemed to grow within him, and
the Herald proprietor saw it, In Octo-
ber 1869, Mr.. Bennett sent him to Africa to
look up Livingstone. Every one has read
the wonderful story which he wrote of his
experience in the heart of Africa Again
he went to the Dark Continent under
Mr.. Benefits direction, this time remain
ing for four years. From 1879 till 1884 he
was engaged in establishing the Congo Free
State, about the Congo river, extending in
land to the thirtieth degree of east longi-
tude. This splendid achievement accom-
plished, Stanley naturally looked for lit
tie repose. He had returned to America
and was engaged in lecturing when the call
came to him to go to Emin's assistance.
The glory that he has won in this browning
test of courage and patience stamps him as
the foremost man of the times. His laurels
rest gracefully on brow from under which
beam eye that speak of unselfshness and
a brave reliance on an Oversoul
By curious coincidence, Emin Pacha is of
the same age as Stanley-forty-nn years.
He was born in Silesa, and his real name is
Edward Schnitzer. His family is now liv-
ing in Neisse. He studied medicine at
Breslau and Berlin. After finishing his
studies, he spent ten years wandering about
in the East following the fortunes of Wallis
Ismail Pacha. He had taken the name of
DIR. Emin, and had profeSsed the Mohame-
dan faith, it is said. Entering the Egyptian
service he was sent by General Gordon to
govern the Province of Lado. His success
was marked and complete until overthrown
by Selim Bey few months ago. He had
eXterminated slavery in the province and
established schools and missions. He ruled
over population of six millions in wise
and statesman-like way. Meanwhile Cor
don had been murdered, and the rebel
Mahdi was in possession of the whole of the
Soudan When these Arabian forces would
sweep down on Emin was a question of con-
venience; the attack might be made at any
time. 1t was this condition of things that
induced Sir William Mackinnon and his
associates to send Stanley to Emin's relief.
How reluctant the brave Emin was to leave
his little province is told in the story of
Stanley's march.