The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1846-02-27

Escape was not impossible--he must be
frael but when? Eewi While thus IN
gloomy foreboding the tediods minutes
wore away, q voice, soft as the gentle
breathing OF an infant, wb,spered:--
.7he hour has come. Look not around
you, but 90 forth silently from the cave
be wary!" ..,...ss. ,.a. .o4l
Oh bliss unhoped for! It il the voice
Of Teu>tal Down, down TO the gods OF
darkness, 80 black desparing thoughts,
for happiness and freedom are at hand!-
And springing from the ground, kang-hy
cautiously passed out from that soud6,h-
ed cavern.
The branches Of the trees waved gen.
tly in the light breeze as fhe% stepped his
foot upon the dewy grass, while f'om her
throne, high in the deep blue heavens.
smiled the lovely queen Of night, with
countless myriads Of bright twinkling
stars, as if to welcome the celestial mon'
arch once more TO freedom
There was slight rustliug near him,
and Ted-ta knelt before hsm.
.'PaIdon my boldness, oh mighty En-.
peror," she softly murmured, ~ have
boon to ask Of thee! To restore TO a
groaniug nation their beloved sovereign,
l have made known the secre, pass which
for ages has been invioiate! For Mee
have betrayed my father! Oh grant my
boon, and spare-oh spare the chief Lew.
yan!"
/ "Dsarest Teu.ta!" exclaimed the En-
peror, raising her from the ground aud
pressing her to his heart. "fear not. ny
the shades Of my ancestors l swear, not 4
hair Of thy fathers head shall be injured
nor shall harm befall lis brave but
reckless companion. i too. beautiful
maid--more radient 10 thy loveliness than
! wonder glorious orb too have boon to
ask--yes, the Emperor can sue, even to
an outlaw, for that jewel whose posses.
, sion eau alone give him happiness!"
Teu.ta made no answer, but gently re-
moving TOT little distance from her en-
8 rap,ured lover, gave low whistle and im
mediateiy disappeared within the shadow
of the cavern.
;. And behold at that sound, the dens'
a thicket seems teeming with life--th
n branches are pushed aside, and forth il
the moonlight steps Akwea, the favorit
e general of the Empire! He is foIlowe
by another, and ano thor, until finally NOR
a thai liondred brave officers and soldiers
\. with drawn cimi,srs bt,ght flashing 10 th
" INC beams, encircle their beloved sove
or reign! Although kang-bJ, las is record
edl deigned graciously to smlle Upon III
I. delverers, this was no time for parey.-
IS Quickly marshalling them at little dis
ID lance from the mouth of the cave an
m giving strict orders that no blood shout
l.. be shed, he made a signal, when Instant
a. the imperial battle cry rem, the air!
6, Bew ,ldered with astonishment, tue be
lie Ieagnred bandits attempted to rush fr"'
=. their cavern. Their chief alone preserV
). ed his calmness, ANA placing himself be
,e fore his men seemed prepared to ba'ti
v with their unexpected foe
!. But the Emperor advanced alone.
.,f Chieftaip!'. he exclaimed. "surrende
thee al once! On every side my brav
soldiers are pressing upon thee-tho
cans, not escape! Then deliver up yot
arms submissively, and ! the Empers
ut Kang-hy, heavens vicegerent, promise
pardon TO thee and thy men!"
s. For a moment Lew-yan clenched Il
r. handle of his dagger and looked .hrea
+ eu,ngly around upon his foes, as If viii"
n. to test his power even against that OF
I,e Emperor! Then better thoughts stirre
r.. his basom, and drawing the weapon fro
us ,,s sheathe lie placed it in the hand OF OF
' of the imperial . ficers, and Prostrat'n
ar himself before Kang-hy, Knocked his he;
of revereu,ly upon the ground in token
err submisslon. His example was tollow'
oil by his men, aud then on every side we
ali heard long repeated shouts of "iong IL
on the Emperor"
cd And now the chronicle Id conclhsio
II. proceeds, ID the most glowing langnsg
la. to describe the sumptnous PALLADIUM
N, which the fair Teu.ta was borne fro
%. her noun. !. 10 home, the Emperor himse
ed riding By her Side! Then follows do a
his count Of the great rejoicing ihrougho
mi the empire at the safe return Of their
ng loved monarch, which was succeeded IN
ed few days by the most magnificent ente
!! tainments, grand display OF fireworks
i've unparalleled singularity and beauty, a
led theatrical representations in every sire
we in the imperial city, celebrating the bs
Ipy nuptials Of the great emperor Hang
"a with Teu,ta the daughter of the cheiis
lhe Lew,Yan! bstsa.sN
- Lead Tsade,
~" From the Gal eua Gszette we learn q