The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-06-04

him-and that it would not be the first time that
Jerusalem had stoned those who called them.
selves prophets--and that, if the Pretorium refu-
sed justice, an appeal would be made TO Cesar.
This had prevented, by informing Caesar of
all that happened. My conduct was approved of
by the Senate, and | now was promised a rein
forcement of troops after the termination of the
Parthian war.
Being too weak TO suppress sodition, resOl-
we'd upon adopting measure that promised 10
re-eslablish tranquility in the city, without sub.
ecting the Pretorium to humiliating concessions.
wrote TO Jesus. requesting an interview with
him, at the Pretorium. He came.
Oh, Albinus! now that my blood runs cold in
my veins, and that my body is bent down, with
the load of years, it is not surprising that Plate
should sometimes tremble; but then | was young
in my veins flowed the Spanish, mixed with
the Roman blood, as incapable of fear as it was
of puerile emotions.
When the Nazarine made his appearance was
walking in my bascca, and my feet seemed Gas-
tened, with an iron hand, TO the marble pave
ment. He was calm, the Nazarine, calm as in
nocence. When he came up TO me, he stopped,
and by single gesture, seemed to say to me-
here am.
For some time, contemplated with admira-
ton and with awe, this extraordinary type of a
man. type unknown to our numerous upors
NAV have given form and figure 10 all the gods
and all the heroes.
Jesus said TO him at last-and my tongue
Ifaered-Jesus of Nazereth, have granted you
for the last three years. ample freedom Of speech;
nor do regret it.. Your words are those of a
sage know not whether you have read Socra-
tes or Plato; but this know; that there is in
your dscourses, majestic simplicity that elc-
Yates you far above those great philosophers
The emperor is informed of it; and !, his humble
Representative in this country, am glad OF having
allowed you that liberty ofwhich you are so wor-
thy. However, [ must not conceal from you
that your discourses have raised up against you
powerful and inveterate enemies. Neither is
this surprising. Socrates had his enemies, and
he fell victim to their hatred. Yours are doub-
ly incensed against you, OIL account of your say
ings; against me, on account of the liberty eX-
tended towards you. They even accuse me in
directly of being leagued with you for the pur'
pose of depriving the Hebrews Of the civil power
which Rome has left 10 them. My request--l
do not say my order--'s, that you be more Cir
cumspect for the future, and more tender in rou-
sing the pride of your enemies, lest they raise
up against you the stupid populace, and compel
me to empty the instruments of justice.
The Nazarine calmly replied:
Prince of the cath, your words proceed moi
from true wisdom. Say to the torrent TO stop in
f the midst of the mountain because it will uproo
the trees of the valley; the torrent will answer
you, that il obeys the laws of The Creator. Goo
! slnlo Ennyyc lxbitbor Any tho of the tor
rent Verify, Isay unto you, before the Rose o.
I, Sharon blossoms, the blood Of the Just will be
spilt.'
'Your blood shall not be split replied ! witt
emotion, you are more precious in my estlna
} ton, on account of your wisdom, than all these
turbulent and proud Pharisees, who abuse the
freedom granted them by the Romans conspiIe
J against Caesar, and consrue our bounty into fear
lnsolent wFetches! they are not aware that the
, wolf Of the Tiber sometimes clothes himself
, with the skin of the sheep. | will protect you
, against them. My Pretorum is open TO you a;
) place of refuge-t is a sacred asylum.
Jesus carelessly shook his head and said witt
! d graceful and divine smile:
when the day shall have come, there will be
| no asylum for the Son of Man, neither on eartl
nor under the earth. The asylum of tho Just is
+ there (pointng to the Heayens.) That which il
t written in the books of the prophets must be &C
< complished'
} "Young man." replied mildly, "you obligt
, me TO convert my request into an order The
g safety of the province which has been confidet
TO my care requires it. You must observe mo
S deration in your discourses. Do not infringe my
D orders, you know them. May happiness attenc
: you. Fare
! "Prince of the earth," replied Jesus, ~ came
not to bring war into the world, but peace, love,
and charity. was born on the same day OIL
which Cesar Augustus gave peace TO the Roman
| world, Persecution proceeded not from me.
D expect it from others, and will meet it obcdien
!, to The will of my father, who has shown me the
f way Restrain therefore, your worldly prudence
1t is not in your power to arrest the victim at the
] foot of the tabernacle of expiation.
: So saying he disappeared like bright shadow
!, behind the curtains of the bascilica.
Herod the Tetrarch, who then reigned in Ju
: dea, and who died devoured by vermin, was
: weak wicked man, chosen by the chiefs of the
: law TO be the instrument of their hatred. To hin
Q the enemies of Jesus addressed themselves, tC
s wreak their vengeance on the Nazarcnes.
Had Herod consulted his own inclination, he
n would have ordered Jesus Immediately put tc
. death, but though proud of his real dignity, ye
he was afraid of committing an act that nigh
: diminish his influence with Cesar.
Herod called on me one day at the Pretorium
t and on rising to take leave, after some insignif
4 cant conversation, he asked what was my opin
@ ion concerning the Nazarine.
n Ircplied, that Jesus appeared 10 be one o.
= those grave philosophers which great nations
G sometimes produce; that his doctrine was By
}, no means dangerous, and that the intention o
Rome was, TO leave him that freedom ofspeecl
J, was justified by his action. Herod smiled mali
ciously, and saluting me with ronical respect, hc
n departed