Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1829-01-01
RUSSIAN MANNERS,

North Of Europe. 40 ofhcer 10 tne
prime of manhood, or of high rank 10,
the Russian army was appointed by
the emperor Alexander 20 the com
mand OF remote province OF the EN-.
pire On his arrival al the chieftown
OF his government, he was visited by
the nobility and great officers OF the
district, and among the rest by Ger
tain Court, whom he recognised as one
OF his ewn classmates al military
school, where they had parted 10 hos.
tiIity, on account OF an insult received
by the Count, which he had not cour
age to resent OF all the vislters lhIs
Cou0t was The most overpo"er'ng IN
his civilities Meeting the Governor
as one whom he had never seen be.
fore, he endesvored TO give the 'm
preston that they had always been
strangers 10 each other.
To his new ruler, ne spoke as IT he
mad 10 remembrance OF his person or
.Jmr, esd piay ed his Paft SO we'll, thai
the iui mtr vas almost convinced that
the yoahlni quarrel had escaped his re
collection Knowing however the dc
ration of a Russian resentment, The
Governor prudenlly resolved 10 be
on his guard. Sill every thing con
timed TO proceed smoothly, and the
smiles and civiIties Of the Count TO be
lsvished upon his old enemy, and no
thing occurred TO awaken suspicion or
TO cloud their mutual courtesIcs. At
length the Count appointed day for
giving great fete at his castle. This
castle was situated on "a rough aud dbl
ficult tract of country. protected by
mountainous defiles, we, but a few
miles distant from the head quarters OF
the Governor.
To this castle his Exce!Iency was
invited, TO attend the feast. which was
to be adorned with all the sp'endors
and magnifcence OF the Russian no.
bes. He accepted The invitation, bur
after he had done So. was visited by
certain doubts as to the SINCERITY OF his
hoat, Notwithstanding the complete oh
!iVion TO which a period Of twenty
years, had apparently consigned the
resentment of the Count. fae took
the precauiion therefore TO order a
body of dragons, twenty of whom
should be provided with stirrup lea
thern thongs, to follow him privately,
and wtenthe clock should strike nine,
10 close round the castle, while the sub
aitern officer in command proceeded
to report himself TO bim, whese ger he
might be 20 this officer the orders
were strict. No matter when, how,
or about what, the Governor might he
engaged, ~ben the clock straek niue
the Officer mss, be in his presence and
ready to receive bis commands.
After giving these orders the Gov
ernor repaired TO the fete He was
received with great roliteness, and
greeted with every demousiration Of
respect The hahs were dccked with
oriental nagniGcence Barbasic pearl
aud gold were literally showered op
on the spedid draperies of the ample
halls, aud the dresses of the ladies
g''itered with jewelry Rlch music
termed by copcett Of l1otns Con
each performer is taught TO soued only
a single note, s6that there must he Us
many performers, as thrre are notes
IN me eaolut, lnsorder 10 play single
tune, and an immense rumber 10 CON
pose baHd) was pouring forth its
Iospiring harmony. plumers were
nodnpg, bright eyes weee CLAN cling
generous wines wefe sparkling, every
thng was in accordance with fesivitv
and joy. Sill the Governor observed
that OF all The guests, whether ladies or
noblemen, not one was present who
was not connected by blood or mar
riage with the lord of the, castle.
lie gave himsclfup 10 tse fascination
OF the scene however, enjoyed the
splendid arrangements, Suffered himself
TO be led from the grand saloon to the
library, from the library to the picture
nall, from the pictures TO the cabinet of
genus, through the variety of apart
ment which bad been prepared for the
qualification of a refined aud luxurious
TASTE, until, at length he observed
that OF those who had attended him
there were only six who remained,
all the nearest blood relations to the
Count His saSa of yoaunsr ,,ans;n..