Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-07-17
MISCELLANEOUS.
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COURIER.
From L'Histoirs de-, CAisns Cslebrss."
Towards the close Of the celebra-
ted seven years war, between the
Prussians and Poles, frederick the
Great, who was very near sighted,
found himself for one whole night en-
tirely alone, and at a great distance
from his army. He was on the bor-
ders of the river Pregel, and had
reason to dread a rencontr with seve-
raj detachmens of Cossacks, who
were rowing up and down the coun-
try. Conscious Of his danger, he
q,ckenrd his steps, when his dog. a
stout and fiery Dane, who had &C
companied him in all his expeditions,
suddenly threw himself against the
breast of the horse he was mounting.
Evideptly wishing to prevent his
mounting, and the king not needing
him. the sagacious animal threw him
self round to the side of his royal
master, and uttering most piteous
groan, fixed his teeth into the lower
part of his boot. Frederick, who
had experienced, on several ocCa-
sions, the extraordinary attachment
of this dog, was astonished at the "a
citation he discovered. Suspecting
something unusual, he stopped ; look
cd around, but perceived no one near
he listened attentively. but could
hear nothing. With his usual pru-
dencs and foresight. he dismounted
his horse, and reiterated some steps,
to the great delight of the faithful
dog, who leaped for joy. and loaded
his master with caresses.
Selecting retired and lonely
place, the king threw himself on the
ground for the remainder of the
night, and listened attentiyely. He
presently heard hollow and distant
noise, which rcverberated along the
shores of the river. He listened in
breathless anxiety, and was soon con
WINGED that his dog had warned him
to some purpose. lie perceived, by
the glimmering light of the moon,
several horsemen preceding a large
corps of the enemy's cavalry, which
was stationed in an adjacent plain.
Under these hazardous cirCumstan-
ces Frederick lost no time. He
sought refuge under an arch of the
bridge to which the enemy were ad-
yancing, and over which they passed
a few minutes after, in the most pro-
found silence. Never had this prince
found himself in 50 perilOus sitna-
ton the slightest motion would be-
tray him; and in becoming an un-
resisting prisoner, he would forfeit
forever his liberty, the reward Of his
unexampled exploits. and perhaps e.
ven his title to glory. To complete
his terror, the poor dog, bursting
with fury at finding his royal master
so nearly in the power Of the enemy.
made an effort to bark. At this crl
tical moment. trembling for the first
time perhaps in his life, the amiable
Frederic lex seized his furious compa-
MON by the jaws. and pressing them
forcibly between his hands. they both
remained immovable, in this singular
attitude, Until the Cossacks had en-
tirely passed the narrow bridge, and
the Prussian king, with his faithful
compassion, were released from imml-
nent danger.
From the notes Of q Traveller in Italy.
The following is an account of an
Italian bandit, who was shot in TIA
ly, by order Of General Church.
"The most astonishing bandit,
whose exploits somewhat resemble
the celebrated ones OF the famous Ri
naldo Rinaldini, was q priest, named
Cyro Anichiarico, born in the small
town of Grotagli, on the road from
Tarento to kecce. His first achieve
msnt was the murder of q whole ia