Litchfield enquirer., 1837-11-09

1 cry and fell fat upon the stages The specta- tors were SO taken by surprise that they scarcely knew what 10 think. At the tirst moment many supposed that 1t was Intentlon- al, and part of the performance; but they soon heard her distressing gToans, and be- held her beautiful form too naturally convul- sed to allow of Q doubt that something very serious had befallen her. She was immedi- ately carried off the stage, and the curtain was let down.
 In few seconds it was noised abroad that vitriol, or some other liquid of that nature, had been thrown upon her, and very serious l ly burnt her. It would be difficult to convey an idea of the indignation of the audience on this discovery. The first suspicion that sug- gested itself to the minds of the people was that this had been done by rival, and the name of the Marchioness d'Ossara was even mentioned. She had been present. Her box was visited. It was now unoccupied; but upon the front of the crimson velvet with l which the edge was covered were observed several yellow stains, indicating the presence of some corrosive liquid. A doubt of what had been at first suspected could no longer exist, and some of the audience were so in- I censed against the perpetrator of this horri- ble deed, that they tore all the hangings off the box, broke the glasses in it, and offered it other indignities. In the midst of this tumult 
 and confirmed the intelligence which had al- ready run through the audience. "Senora Riccardina," said he, is in most deplora- ble state. Her face, bosom, and arms, are horribly burnt, and it is feared that she has been disfgured for life" At this announce ment the rage of the audience knew no bounds, and great confusion ensued.
 The Count quilted the theatre, and instant ly proceeded to the residence of the Mar chioness. She was somewhat surprised at his sudden appearance and angry looks, but affected to be cool and indifferent, and upon his mentioning the name of Riccardina, she drily remarked that !" she was person of too much merit even to be sufficiently apprecia- ted by the public." On looking at her dress, however, he beheld that it was in several pla- ces burnt in holes, and he asked her what it meant; but without waiting a reply, contin- ued-" It is in vain to deny it, these stains accuse you; it is you, then, that have been guilty of this crime." The Marchioness, a. larmed by his angry manner and looks, did not deny it, but said" If it is crime, it is a crime of desperate love!" and, stretching forth her arms, tried to appease him. The Count. in paroxysm of rage and grief, seiz- ed 8 cushion from the sofa, and covering it over the head of the Marchioness, pressed it violently together, as if with the intention of smothering her. In trying to defend herself, she overturned table on which were some vases of flowers, and the noise of the fall brought the domestics to the scene. The count fled. The police were called in, and a medical attendant procured, but the Marchi- oness, who appeared in swoon, could not be restored to sensibility. She was already dead. The count has since been seized and thrown into prison. It appears that there is little hope of saving the life of poor Riccardina, the vitriol having touched the jugular vein and caused an ane- urism, which will certainly cause death un- less success attend an operation which is a. bout to be performed for its removal.
 | Correspondent of the Gazette des Tribunaur. From tasSt Augustine Herald, of Oct. 19.
 GLORIOUS NEWS-POWELL TAKEN. l An express has just arrived in town from Fort Peytor, that Powell, with 50 warriors, have been taken prisoners. They are now on their way to town. e.-Das.e
 Since writing the above, the prisoners have been brought to town and confined in the Fort. There are upwards of eighty war riors. Po,oel and Coa-hajo, and several sub- Chiefs, are among the captured. The cap ture took place about Q mile from Fort Pey- ton. The talk was very short one. They stated that they had been invited by Philip to come and hear what propositions were to be made to them-that they did not come to deliver themselves up as prisoners, anu noth- l ing was said that seemed to indicate that they were yet conquered. As soon as this fact was ascertained, at re-concerted sig nal, they were surrounded by our troops and all taken prisoners. They were completely surprised and captured without bloodshed.
 In addition to the above, we have received the following letter from correspondent, dated @
 1 ST. AUGUSTINE, Oct. 22d, 1887. l have just time to inform you that Oseola, alias Po,ceN, together with 70 or 30 warriors, were taken prisoners at Fort Peyton, about seven miles from this city, by the forces un- der the command of Gen. HERNANDEZ. Pow ell and his followers were brought into the city at dark, so that had not an opportunity of scrutinizing their appearance, particular ly that of Powell, whose form and personal demeanor have been so much extolled !; how ever, in my next, will give you free de- scription of this master spirit of the Seminole
 Nation. They came into Fort Peyton for the purpose of talking with Gen. Hernandez,
 and to ascertain what possible relief could
 be afforded them at this particular juncture :;
 stating that they were desirous of making an everlasting peace with the whites, provided they were permitted to remain in the Terri tory. They were informed that the Govern ment could not grant them their request, and when the General found that emigration was out of the question with them, he deemed it 1 to be the only true policy under the circum- stances of the case, and the future prospects of q protracted and bloody Indian war, to se- cure PoaceN, when so good an opportunity was presented to make him prisoner, aeoor- dingly, by previous arrangement, the troops