The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1850-02-07
M I s O e L L a n e o U S
from the German for the German
town Telegraph.
Adventures Of q New Years Eve.
CONCLUDED.

again a watchmau,' thought Philip, Il am
involving myself and my substitute II
difficulties out of which neither his or my
wisdom can extIicate either of us. What
difference between a watchman and
princel l would not wave my hand TO be
prince. Good heaven, how many things
happen among the great of earth of which
we do not dream among our watchman
horns, our looms, spades and lasts! We
have fancied that the lords'of earth were
like to the angels, without sin and without
cares. Yet have had to settle here In a
quarter of an hour more yilanies than
have committed during my whole life
All alone, my Prince whispered a
voice behind him. Il congratulate myself
TO find your royal highness alone for
moment.
Philip looked round and beheld miner
dressed in silk, covered with silver, gold
and Jewels.
who are you, mask'
Count Bottomless, the secretary of fl
nances, your Royal Highness! the miner
answered, lifting at the same time his
mask, to show face which with its small
eyes and large copper nose seemed to be
another mask.
Philip continued.
MAY speak of the house of Abraham
Levi! the secretary asked.
AS much as you choose replied Philip
indifferently.
He has applied to me for fifty thousand
florins you owe them. They threaten TO
apply to the King. and you remember the
promise you made tie king as he ordered
your last debts to be paid!'
Cannot these people waltz Philip ask
ed,
Not more than the brothers Goldsmith
are inclined to wait for the seyenty-ivc
-thausand florins you owe them.
Very we'll. If they cannot wait shall
have To-
DO not take any desperate resolutions,
my lord! You are able to settle the whole
matter if
'lf what?' asked Philip.
The secretary then explained that the
house of Abraham Levi had made large
purchases of grain, and if the Prince
could induce the King TO cause the pro-
hibition of any import of the article, the
price would thus be greatly enhanced, and
this house would then pay off the debts
of the Prince, and give him fifty thousand
forins in addition.
Il beg your gracious desire to know
whether | shall thus pay your debts! ask
ed the obsequious secretary.
No, peyer!-at the expense of nun
dreds and thousands of hungry families,
said Philip.
Your royal hIghness forgets that it is
at the cost of the house of Abraham Levi;
and if forced this firm to give you fifty
thousand forins cash, beside the receipts
of your debts, think it might be DONE
The firm gains by this single business as
much as that
Probably yourself, count, might get a
handsome douceur.'
Your royal highness is pleased 10 joke.
l do not gain anything by it. 1 am only
anxious TO gain your favor
You are very good
Il may then hope, my lord!'
Count, shall do what is right; do your
duty
My duty is to serve you. Tomorrow
send for Levi. If l make the bargain
with him, l shall have the honor of deliv
ering to your highness the said receipts
with draft for fifty thousand forins.'
Leave me, l do not wish to hear ol
that!' ts
'And your royal highness gives me his
gracious support; for without being secre
tary of finances, 1t would be impossible
for me to persuade Abraham Levi
This much tell you: if the corn trade
is impeded; if the dearth does not cease
Immediately; if your Jews do not sell i'm.
mediately their store of grain at the price
of cost, go to the king, disclose to him
all your rascalities, and insist on driving
yourself and Abraham Levi out of the
country. Rely upon what say; keep
my word
Philip turned round and went into the
dancing room, lea wing the secretary petri-
fed.
While Philip was thus playing his part,
the Prince was doing eqnal credit to the
character Of the watchman. While pas
sing along the street, door opened, and
out came young girl, who approached
saying, Good evening, dear Philip, speak
low that no one may hear. have lcf