Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-10-22
By McANLY & IA,TLER

I've woyk inyulyed tie most imminent dan
ger ~ 10th his soul and body, he was
'eonpctlcd 10 prescribe few rules Of con-
duet. lie made the + ec,or sit down in
on old-fashiOned armchair, from which
he strongly cnjomed him not to rise, under
any circumstance whatsoever. Neither
must he utter single word. Failing the
observance of these conditions, the Hun
garian declared his own death certain.
The chamberlain was posted behind the
chair, and warned neither to stir nor speak
Then the Hungarian fixed a wire round
the goblet with the heathens' heads. The
| other end of the wire was fastened to the
stove. Three circles were described round
the strangers, and from the outer circle a
straight line was drawn 10 the stove.--
The Hungarian placed lights in The form
Of a triangle upon the dish, accompanying
all these preparations with low muttered
PRAYERS. lie kmelt down by the stove,
throwing into it from time to time some
thing which he took out of box, where
upon the fire glowed again, and there was
noise and commotion in the stove
When these ceremonies had lasted about
an hour, the wire that connected the COB
let, with the stove was red-hoi, and large
drops stood upon the goblet, within which
the most beautiful colours flashed and
played. Suddenly Wiedmann Qhe cham
berlain, FROM whom the tale was derlved)
observed the goblet expand and grow
taller, whilst the str1nge faces that sur.
rounded it also visibly grew and increased
in dimensions. Faster prayed the Hun
garian, and higher rose the goblet, until lis
brim almost struck against the ceiling.
Then came loud explosion. and ont
sprang the heathens' in the likeness of
men with boards and long mantles, a
ghastly crew 10 look upon. They formed
circle round the Elector, and the last
fell upon its knee, pointed at the prince,
and said That is he who would fAin de
liver up the Roman Empire TO the Guals.
Thereupon they all pat their heads t.
gether, as though taking counsel and
when their conference was over, one of
them drew forth broad baded sword
from under his mantle. This said The
figure, .lhe law sends to the traitor. =
Aud strobe forward, as though he would
have cut at the EIec,or; who in deadi,
terror, and with s!iled voice, called TO his
chamberlain for succOur. On the Instant
everything vanished. The Elect"r had
swooned away; the Hungarian lay upon
the ground. seeming lifeless. With great
difficulty the chamberlain restored his
master to consciousness and when he
had done so the Hungarian arose AS pale
as ashes, and assisted in carrying the
Elec;or to his bedchamher."
If this was a scene got up for the por,
pose of rintimidatiug the Eleclnr, the natur'
al inference would be tina; the Hungarian
was a partisan of the empire, moi tool oi
its enemies, and that his aim was 10 deter
Philip Christopher from his contem7 plated
surrender of Ehrenbreitsiein. The un-
lucky Wendrownikius, according 10 the
legend, paid dearly for his practices. For
whilst the Elecror lay upon hi bed, and
received from the Chamberl4in's hands bis
customary medcant-crab's eyes stirred
in water--a tremendous clap Of thunder
was heard, and an alarm of fire was given.
The con1agratIon was in the Hungarian
laboratory, whllher tie chamberlain hur-
ried The doors were broken open. and
he was amongst the first who entered the
room. lis unfortunate occupant was found
with his head between the bars OF tie
window. his face black aLd blue. aud
existed round 10 lis nape. his tongue pro-
lrud.ng from his mouth. On hearing The
chamberlain repoa OF this terrible event
the Elector betrayed so mnch emotion
that Wiedmann ventured to eutreat h'm
to take warning from it, and to abstain from
his dangerous intercourse with unknown
persons. .Jacta est aIea' was the reply.
and a week later the French were admit
ted in the fortress.
"Thev came as allies Of the EIec'or;
but nevertheless il soon became unPIeas.
ant 10 him 10 dwell under tho same root
with Busy Lameth, the French governor
and he went TO inhabil the castle of 81.
Peter at Treves. Here il happened, upon
the l2rh March, 1855, when all III the
palaces had gone to rest, and the chamber
lain was reading to the Elec'or the fifth
chapter of the gospel Of ST. Mathew, that
on a sudden a loud clatter Of hoofs was
heard on the stairs. This was quickly
succeeded by the pacing of horse i'll the
n,e.chamber. lhe well barred folding doors
few open, and horseman, in whom the
fleclor Immediately recognised The Hun
garan, rode his siced up 10 the very chair
| in which tie prince sat. Give heed
said the ararat'on in hoafse voice 10
n, warning am sent 10 give thee
Thine enemies have conspIred against
,hee, and the hour Tor their triumph is at
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