Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-15

Jenny INDUCED with 5ird's-eye view OF the
internal locking abyss, which was OF "lds e1-
tent & unfathomable depth, when his conductor
agaiuasked, you swear 10 follow me- 40, co,
only take me from here The mysterious
guide now seemed satisfied with the assurance
which he had received, and once more replacing
the hapless craftsman on his mo'her ear'h'
commenced his retreat to the main road. -.
Never did Jenny think the ground felt hall
so soft and comfortable, and, thanking MS s'afs
for the danger he escaped, and analhema'lzlhs
The person who had led him into II, ne was d
If supernaturally, led after mis- guide, 'hough'
from the first, he had by no means liked MS APP
pearance, and now, more than ever, was per-
su AIDED that he could be no other than certain
dreaded parsonage, who shall De name'ess'-
But NOW their Journey seemed enoed' LOT lucy y
had not proceeded, as he supposed, ABOVE ia"
mile from the gulf when they feachea Inc
iron bound doors of an extensive mansion,
which was speedily opened, at the summons o.,
the extraordinary being who had triumP"eo
over the fears of nv unlucky friend; and Jem-
my, TO his inexpressible terror anc confus SION,
was ushrred into a hall, the walls OF which
were completely hung around with black, the
only lighl being from few tapers, which only
served to render darkness visible.
The poor artisan was now more terrified
than ever; his courage had long ago e'apora-
ed, leaving him in most inexpllcable predica
men,. He thought Of his house, his vile, and
his companions, whom, alas! he felt assured
he never should again behold: and readily
would he have shrunk into nonentlty, indeed
he felt himself fas, approaching 10 iAat sta'e,
but still there was a mos, appalling conscious
ness Of existence. His hitherto mysterious
conductor had disappeared, he was quite alone.
| and gazed around with faint expectation Of
discovering some place by which he might re-
| treat, though he felt inwardly convinced thai
| he had reached that bourne whence no travel.
Ter returns He gazed with an anxious eye
| from one side Of the room TO the other; when,
at length, oil joyful sight! he discovered that
| the door, by which he had entered had been
| left open, and was unguarded. hope present.
| ed itself 10 hio, the glory Of The Sun ana me
| grandeur Of the world were gam JsI1'e 20 MS
minds eye, and mu'terins 'e'yen sn"rgenca'
jAculs,ion uf praise 10 81 CrSp.n, ~Ao mad O.,
| pene The way of esospe 20 his ,erVan', rushed
| towards the entrance His lo.ntS shook unaer
him-he had reary reacnea the havfn-""s
almost, in mis- imagination, within sight OF ths
| favorile chimney corner, al the Avn and Lap
stone, when his fond expectations were blight
ed-the mysterious guide glided from behnd
! the curtain, and, al his command, the massive
door closed, with sound that re'erberated
through the binding, and fell like death knell
on the heart of poor rwig. Utterly overcome
by fright. he sunk Iifeless on the hoor, from
which he was reused by kick from his hated
companion, who directly afterwards walked on,
unc OIL sc iousIy followed by the COOLER, TO ano-
Their room q, the upper end Of the hall.
Here his terror was, if possible, recoub!ed;
for, on looking round Inc large apartment, he
pcrceiyed, seated on raised chair, an austere
and rrmorselcss looking parsonage, in der2
black; coffin covered with black, and bordered
with brass nails, lay nearly al his feet; on his
!, Fl was a reservoir Of molten lead, and on his
| right great blazing fire Of wood, pitch and
other combus,ible materials, TO which num-
Der Of attendants were employed adding iuei
Before this person, who seemed 10 preside over
the rest, Sat several men, or demons, all clio he'd
iu sable apparel The most profound silence
prevailed, interrupted only BY the cracking OF
the consuming wood and the roaring OF The hire,
when the poor destitute craftsman, now entirely
given up TO despair, was placed IL the midst
Of these dreadful preparations. ooh! good Mr.
-, or whatever you may be, pray have
mercy on me, for the sake Of my wife and my
seven poor children! oh, have mercy OIL me!
uttered Int, SkHklnb Oh MS N"ecsy anu iaiaih6
his hands in The attitude of supplica,ion.-
Peace, babbIer,' exclaimed The president, and
ls,en to what have to say. Friends, and fell
low demons, continued he, addressing himself
to those who sat before him, 10 you will
COMM, the case Of this reprobate sinner. Some
few days ago, had occasion 10 visit the abndes
Of men, and called upon this cailiff for pair
of boots. received them, and paid what [
considered most exorbitant price. Soon at
Ter, pu; them on, but had not walked FIVE pa
ces before was forced 10 take them off sgain,
being severely wounded in the heel by nail
which he had left unclenched. See, friends,
the injury which sus' aimed from the wretch's
carelessness.' So saying, lie held up his foot
for their inspection; and sure enough, it was
severely cut. Judge now, therefore, continu-
ee he, VIVA. does the iniurer Of your sovereign
deserved He shall die!' simultaneously shout
ed the compacent jury. BY burning, by the
lake of liquid FIRE, or b, decapta'ion 10 be per-
formed by Che red hot scimitar?' injured the
president. BY the lake Of liquid fire. said
they. Then seize him, furies,' commanded
the 6end.lke Judge, and perform the SEN