Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-02-18

pretending To examine the diamonds with Scrupu
lous attention. in order to calculate the value h
ought to give for them, he whispered few words
in the ear of one of his clerks. The clerk wen
out Immediately and returned moment after will
an escort OF police officers and soldiers, who arrest
cd the unfortunate artist, Notwithstanding his pro
testatioHe of innocence. ITO prison, in the frs
place; you can explain yourself afterward before
the magistrate" 1t is thus justice proceeds-ir
Bohemia The prisoner wrote to his benefacor tc
ask his assistance Lisz FASTENED to the jewellers
Sir said he, ''you have caused the arrest oi
an innocent man, and you must go Immediately
with me TO obtain his release. He who offered you
the jewels was the lawful owner of them; for
gave them TO him." ''But you, sir" said the jew
eller, 'wbo are you ?"-''My name is Iistz" 81
know no fiancier of that name'' "That is i'm
possible, but shall make myself known" "Do
you know, sir. these diamonds are worth six thou
sand forms; that is, more than five hundred
guineas, or twelve thousand francs" $50 much
the better for the person to whom | have given
Them" "Bnt you must be very rich to make such
presents" "My present fortune consists Of three
ducats. "1hen you are mad" ''No, but | have
only to move the ends of my fingers and have as
much money as l wish. "-"Are you a sorcerer.
then 90 81 will show you the kind of sorcery
make use Off
Listz had perceived piano in the back shop
He went to it and passed his fingers over the keys
then hurried away by inspiration, he improvsed one
OF those powerful and fantastic symphonies of
which he only has the secret
AT the first chord young. lovely and charming
glrl appeared. She remained mmovable and at,en-
tive while the melody lasted then when the last
note had ceased, she cried, with enthusiasm. ssBra
vo, I.stz, that is admirable" ''You know him
then 90 said the goldsmith to his daughter''
1T Is the first time have had the honor OF sec
ing or hearing him." replied she, ''but there is no
one In the world but Listz who make the piano
speak in that manner"
mi 1tInpt olt,llx
pressed by young lady of remarkable beauty, was
more than flattering the heart rs well rs the vani-
ty OF the artist was touched. Meantime after hay
ing answered, in the best manner, these seductive
compliments, LisZ tore himself from the pleasures
OF flrst interview, 10 go and deliver his prisoner
ne Jeweer accompanied him. Mortified and i'm
despair at his want of tact, the honest merchant
tired TO repair it by inviting them both supper
L he honors Of the repast done by his amiable
daughter, who showed herself not less touched
with the generosity of Lisz than amazed at his
talent.
I'm the evening the musicians of the CITY came to
give serenade to the illustrious artist The next
day the most distinguished inhabitants, the great
est lords the proudes in rank, presented themselves
to him-They besought him to give some concerts,
leaving him to fix himself the price OF this favor
The Jeweller then understood that talent looked at
in financial point of view, might have as much
value precious stones
The honors rendered to Listz inspired him at the
same time with surprise and respects. When he
saw the great man multiply his visits he was
charmed at it; when he perceived that his daugh-
:er was the object of his assiduties. his oy knew
no bounds. The merchant was rich enough to in
duige his vanity. He had acquired an immense
fortune In his business and he had often dreamed OF
giving his millions the relief OF an arstocratc
alliance. But the German arstocracy is stiff with
prejudice. Counts and Barons had repulsed with
dlsdaintul hauteur the advances of the iewellcr.
whose disappointed ambition seized with avidity
the hope of allying himself to the aristocracy of
talent, which treated by the great lords of Bo
hemia on the footing Of equality. The young LADY
was disposed to fulfil the wishes of her father
One fine day the jeweller proceeded with German
frankness, and said to Listz: GLOW do you find
my daughter" ''Adorable" ..What do Won
think of MARRIAGE" 81 think so well of it that /
should like to try it." '.What do you say to a
dowry Of three millions % 81 accept it and say
thank you for it," ''You have understood me
My daughter pleases you, you please my daughter.
the dowry is ready, become my son-n-law.''-
every willingly" And the nupiias were celebra
ted the following week. And here you have the
history of the way the marriage OF Listz was
brought about, at least according to the report
which was current at Prague.