Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-04-18
THE REGICIDE JUDGES.

ais. hey were also among the sexsnty Judges
who formed the court which tried ands condemned
CHARLES L.. IN consequence of which he was eXecu-
ted in 1913.
Some time after Cromwell's death, Charles H.,
son Of Charles L., came to the throne of England
aud he took measures to punish, very severely, the
persons who had been concerned in his fathers
death, and whom he considered guilty of murder.
ihe Judges who decrced his execution, and who,
from being considered King killers, were called re-
gtcdeS, were the especial objects of the kings ven
geance. Some or them escaped by flight, some
were imprisoned for life, and some were executed
| by being hung at Tyburn Hill, in London.
Among the reglcdes who escaped, were Generals
Goi1e and Whaey. These took their way TO A. |
merica, and arrived at Boston in 1860 They Were |
kindly received by Gov. Endicott, and resided for
time at Cambridge The next year, finding that |
they were among those that King Charles designed |
to punish, they went 10 New Haven, where they |
were secre'ed by different persons. But as they |
had reason still to fear that they would be discov-
cred and carried back to England be executed !
they retired to cave in mountain, called JYest |
RocF. The place is still 10 be SEEM and i. called |
the "Judgcs' Care'
| In this dismal retreat the two Judges lived for |
long time, being supplied with food by man living
IN the vicinity. He did not go the cave but left |
the food on a stump where they came and took it, |
They sometimes went to the city, and they had |
many narrow escapes. In instance they defen. |
ded themselves IRON the sheriff, who was about TO
seize them, by their swords, both being expert fen
Gers.
The dexterity of the Judges in this art, is cer,i
fled by the following legend, which we give in the
quaint language it has come 10 us.
"Whlle the Judges at Boston, there an.
peared iencing-master, who, a stage erected
tor the purpose, walked it for several DAVIS chal
longing and deiying any one to play with him at
swords. Al length one of the Judges disguised ir
rustic dress, holding in one hand a cheese wrap-
a fra hipld itb ,;.i.l
whose mop he had besmeared with dirty puddle
water as he passed along: thus equipped he mouR-
ted the stage. The fencing master rallied a, him
for his impudence, asked him what business he had
there, and bid him begone. The Judge stood his
ground, upon which the gladiator made pass at
him with his sword, to drive him off. rencoun-
ter ensued: the Judge received the sword of the
fencer into the cheese, and held it until he drew
the mop gently over his mouth, and gave the gen
tleman pair OF whiskers. He made another pass.
and punging his sword second time it was caught
anu held In the cheese until the Judge had rubbed
the broom all over his face. Upon this, the GEN
tleman let fall his small sword and took up his
broad sword. The judge then said, Stop, sir
hitherto, you see have only played with you, and
not attempted 10 harm you but if you come at re
nov with the broad sword, know that will Ger.
tainly take your life The firmness with which
| ne spoke struck the master, who, desisting, ex-
claimed, who can you be? You must be either
Gc.ie, Whalley. or the devil, for there were no o.
| :her men In England that could beat me'
IL appeared that the Oulcasts could not enjoy even
their solitary cave in peace, for after time fer
rible event happened. One night, as they Law up
on their bed In the cavern, panther put his head
IN, and gazed at them in such frightful manner.
that they deemed it advisable to find some other a.
/ bode.
They left New Haven in October, 1864, and
went 10 fadley, in Massachusetts, where they liy
ed In secluSon I'LL THEN death. During their resi-
dence here, the Indian war of King Philip took
! place 1t was period of desolation and uournipu
throughout New England. Many of the VILLAGES
had been laid in ashes; hundreds of the people had
been slain and scenes OF terror and agony were oc
curing all sides. la this sad state of hnus the
PeoPieo OF liadley assembled, September !, 1915,
Tor the purpose OF holding a solemn fast on accoun,
OF the war with which the country was afflicted
WhIle they were in the meeting house, and en-
gagged IN worship the terrific -whoop of the In
dams was suddenly heard near at hand Some of
the men had taken their guns to the church. and
then immediately went forth 10 meet the enemy-
IOiheTs rallied, and preparations for the strife were
hastily made. The attack however, was so sud
den, that the people were in state of the utmost
pane and confusion. AT this critical moment there
appeared among them as if from heaven a man OF
venerable aspect, and strange attire His locks
:. thin and white, flowed over his shoulders and tho
his face was pale ashes, his eye glittered with
the fire OF youth. Placing himself at the head Of
the people, ne spoke In a voice OF command mar
shaed the little band, and led them to battle. The
fight was fierce and the aged warrior was in the
very front, his sword glittering in the face of the
foe. Inspired by aid so unex pected and go wonder
fu, and feeling as II heaven had answered their
prayers, and sent them an angel 10 fight at tbei,
side, the whole people fought with courage and eff
feet. The Indians fled, and Tie settlers of Hadley
were victorious When the battle was done tbs
stranger was gone, and never did he again appear
lime passed on, and the story that an angel had
delivered the people of iIadley from the Indians
passed into an established tradition. But some wears
after 1t was found that the hoary warrior was M
other than the regicde COTE, who hearing of the
danger Of the people, seized his sword and issuing
from his retreat, rushed to their deliverance
few years after this event, both COTE and
Whaley died, and were buried in the cellar of the
minister " Hadley at whose house they had lived
IN concealment for several years.-.Nerrys Museum,
and Partey's Playmate.
OLD BULL1oY's WT.-Col. Benton and Mr..
J0o'nbs Ot Georgia, were introduced 10 each other
at party in Washington just before the close of the
last session of Congress, when the conversation be-
tween them assumed for moment political cast.
An! Colonel, )" said Mr.. TOomb5, after eloquently
expatiating the brilliant prospects of the country
under Gen. Tayors administration, eve shall all
get together after while and be- once more united
We have no past. "-"Then" replied old Bullion,
we cannot be far apart now for arc have no fu-
tire H-DanuiRe Register.
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