Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-01-30

eo ufO precisely and determined TO visit Jenna himself
as minister and d,scovcrer OF justice. II was not
necessary prudent to traycl with his custoncry !
equpage. lie went on horseback with only
Dental servant, calling himself Lobcnsc,n, and toct
lodgings IN incan part of the suburbs i.obenstein
began we'll rs lac could 20 PC form the part of sre
cu!ating alch, mist lie bought old essays, inquired
Tor teachers of III Philosophy and rcco,inen-
Died 10 professor far advanced in the most hidden de-
parlments. The student pretended great zeal and
faith in animal magnetism, and in that still mys-
FERROUS art by which moderns profess 10 entrance
and convey the soul He heard all the argon of sym
paties anu spiritual communication, always manifest
ing perfect faith and urging bis teacher 10 exhibit
specimens. Several pieces of gold and promises of
more, induced the cabalist TO promise him full n-
liation INTO his Eeusinian mysteries. Iobenstein went
at midnight 10 his house, which had entrance
and many winding starcases Of frequent, The
novice was uShcred into hall where five six other
Students were assembled; and their oracle, mounting
his rosruin. gave them his favore discourse on the
mysteries oil nature, irghtfuy mingled with the irvid
rornances OF Swedenborg, and the audac:,us schemes
Of modern chemistry. TO finish lis effect, silk cur
and veil of silver tissue raised 10 discover
what had once been a form of perfect be NY and was
not yet quite faded. The magnctizng ceremony was
performed, aud the actress delivered long rhapsody
Of prophetic aud poetca phrases, with her eyes fixed
and her limbs posed in admirable counterfeit, of
sleep. Lobcns,cn took bc the last who c!t
the room of lectures leaning his pFeceptors arm
As they passed out of the private postern man nrf-
fed in long cloak met and fixed his eyes upcn them.
'Ah! the chancclior said the cabalist, and instantly
retreated behind the door, but the officers were prepar
ed to rush upon him. They burst into the house
searched all its reCcsses. and uprooted its pave
mens, but the maSic and his aceoinpice we're gone
No probable place in the city escaped their nour;
ana alter iruitcss turbance, the magistrates and
their agents seemed exhausted. But iIobeustein,s
straagen had succeeded. BY placing near the sus
pec'ea door police officer properly alfred and with
strong personal resemblance to the deceased chan.
ceor, he had surprised the cabalist into an exclana
ton which betrayed his know ledge of tisat unfortunate
man The officer thus siusularly disguised by like
ness to the chancellor had also similar kind of slreyI
ness and penetration He applied himself diligently TO
d'scover other avenues into this mysterious house and
came at length TO inform Lebensen that he had dis.
covered one ut spot never suspected. You must go
SAID he, on horseback, but not the horse YOU uss
ally ride, in the Dress along the road which
leads 10 the summer palace. You will meet, near tho
large cluster of larChes, lady sitting on the ban,, and
reading not be possible fer you to see her till tue
nartnwncss of the road has bfousht your horses fec,
close 10 bcr because she will he very aroily
ed by curve and few shrubs the bank She
VIII DE terribly alarmed, and either bruised BY the
horses tread, hurt attempting to rise out of lis
way You must go with her If she TO expect IT,
and whatever you hear in the house she will
carry yon to- act as if yon apprehcnie nothing and
above all as if you expected no 10 join you lcre
LooenStein hardly knew whether TO acGuesce i'm this
eSpcdicnt, to doubt bis inormct's fidelity However
ms curiosity aud courage prevailed, and he 20, In
on hrs knight crrantry discover and his friends
assassin. All happened os the police officer predicted
woman OF very graceful! appearance way laid him.
as u accIdentally and he, assuming of credulous
and romantic gaantry, attended her her home But
he was sufficiently well verscd in the geography Of vi
cnna, TO know that he had returned By a ctcuitous
road TO the suburb in which The necromancers unLiv
house was lodged lie surprised at tire eli ,.an
simplicity of the supper room, "a the gnficI manners
of us mistress, and The proprciy ofall bc 4,hcr
OBTAINING hn half an hour b. agreeable KY: ess ions
ot gratitude and hospitality, she introduced hin to
oonn' Oh, her husband, as raiaker in :he obli
CATION his ourtcous attentions had created. Al this
name. which he had often heard in fashionable. and
political circles, Lubenstcn looked al H.. prea or m
surprise His nquisiive glance 40 less games l.
returned bnt the sanitation which uiioc! was rar;ct
~ nhcons'ra'ned and polite Supper supe!ly ser
Vcd aud another hour passed in literary couy or
sstIon MADAME would not permit her guest 10 dcuart
and her husband seconded her offer o: 1boie for the
night with grace which t'eir Disguised visitor .youi
have been almost unable refuse even if his secret
purpose had not required his stay. But when he closed
the door Of the bed chamber assigned him. though its
hahsns were Of dove cc!ored satin, aud IFS carpet of
lowered velvet, some terrible thoughts OF robbery and
assassination seized him. and were not dispersed b.,
ae entrance, not Of his friend the friendly po]ic2 off
Ger, bnt OF the count himself The Judge of The cham
Der Ut Wctzjar heartily wished bis zeal for Justice had
been less rash, end started mp his bed with lasy
eyes, out desperate Intention. My good lord said the
count, smiling, let understand each other am
quite aware 0T your honorable csgcrness TO unIaye
certain mysteries, which known better diam
myself on know my station jim the Imperial Court
II have never been ignorant of YOURS and reu,o
10 oath IN addition 10 that which binds you as MON
Der OF high Judicial court, fidelity in all thinns that
CONCERN INC stale Expecting soin@adrenture, per,
ceiya YOU are still dressed in readiness. Follow NE
ana ofGiye me for concerning With your faithful polio
ohcer and lady Us maid little romantic incident To
6tjng you to my house, without The formal inyjtaiIou
winch your assumed name made impossible for me TO
haaa;d' The Judge, strangely affected and surprised
couiu only follow his guide in silence. The count cen
duc'cd bum through saloon furnished with rich sofas
paintings full of Guido and Titian sonest represents.
TONS OF beauty and exquisite statues almost breathing
~ heir oVeDess, 10 library of simpler ana
slerner char occr filed entirely with columns of books
The count led his companion round, and pointed to
'he'r titles which announced every author Of political
or philosophical romance from The days o Mabomet 10
those OF Sp1hosa, FoaTe and Hobbies. The next door
oPened INTO most sumpuous hauqne;tug room ligl-
ted IS II for feast Of princess and steps beyond
The cont unlocked The door Of hat seemed small bou
DOR, IN which were several ope caskes flied with la
e' tU'e's, and two or three SETS Of gold and silver
dressing plate, ee"Gutly packed as if ready for riffs
io'E covered passage led tie aeonisbcd Judge INTO
ball winch i've rcmcmhercd 10 hn lie rlarl, ri H. III