Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-11-03

has awakened in all ofus. never met
man who possessed greater fund ofgcne-
ral knowledge, and who would, with 90
little apparent effort. completely carry you
away with him until you feel all his own
enthusiasm"
Execution OF n Missionary Priest
in China.
On the first Of May elephants and horses
were prepared, and two regiments of in.
ianiry were under arms, by order Of tho
Grand Mandarin from the preparations
that were made, every ono expected that
twas an expedition asains, rel els which
was fitting out, or n descent was 10 ba
made on the retreat of some brigands. II
was soon, however understood. that all
thescp preparations had been ordered for tho
execution of Mr.. Schoicr. The Man.
DARN fearing that the Christians would en-
dcavor 10 rescue their Missionary ly force.
wished TO ntimidnic them by this display
of troops. When his intentions were
known, all the town showed the greatest
nIiliciion. The jaiers. the prisoners and
all those who had any connection with tho
Missionary. expressed sorrow and regret.
The Mandarin was npprchensivc of a
riot, and he took up his position on the
ramparts surrounded by his troops nll
ready for action. The cortegc Of the mar.
tyr was arranged in the following manner:
Before him marched a soldier, carrying
u board affixed to pole, on which was
written notwithstanding the severe pro.
hbllion against the religion Of Jesus, En-.
ropean priest named Augustine, has dared
10 come mere clandestiney. 10 preach and
scducc the people. When arrested ha
, confessed evcrything--lis crime is evident.
Let Augustine have bis head cut of, and
thrown into the river. Fourth year of Tu
du; First Of Third Moon" Eight soldiers.
with drawn sabrcs. marched by the side Of
M. Schuiller; one hundred men. armed
with muskcts or anccts, formed tho hend
Of the procession; two elephants formed the
l rcar-guard.
On arriving at the place of execution.
! the martyr fell on his knees, kissed the cru
ciiix three times, md, at the request Of tho
exccutoner, he took off his coat, and turn.
ed down the collar Of his shirt. Tho oxe-
! cutioncr having afterwards tied lis hnnds
behind his bnck. the martyr said TO him.
ado your business as quickly rs possible"
, mo, no." replied the Mandarin. who
was informed Of what NJ Schmiiler had
said, "iolow the signal Of the cymbal. and
only strike at the third sound. The signal
was given. The hand Of the exccuiioner
trcmblcd. lie struck three blows of tho
sabre on the neck Of his victim. and was at
length obliged 10 cut the flesh with knife,
in order to dctach the head from the body.
The Chrstions obtained the body Of Mr..
Schmlcr. but the head was thrown into
the river, and had not afterwards beon
found
The Droit has the following rather in.
credible story:--A commercial traveller,
whose business frequently called him from
Orleans to Paris, Nj. Edmund D.. WINS
accustomed TO go to anho,cl, with the land
lord Of which he wus acquainted. Liking,
like almost all persons Of his profession to
talk and joke, he was the iavoritc of every
body il the hotel. A few days ago he ar.
rived and wns received with pleasure by
! all, but it was observed that he was much
! less gay than usual. Tho stories that hs
told, instead Of being interesting as former
= ly, were OF n lugubrious character. On
!. Thursday evening after supper he invited
the people Of the hotel to 20 TO his chamber
and take coffee, and he promised to tell
them tale full of dramatic incident. On
entering the room his guests saw on the
bed, near which lie seated himself n pair
of pistols. "My story" said he. "hss
sad denoucmcnt, and ] require the pis.,
, tolls TO make it clearly understood" As
r he had always been accustomed. in telling
his tales, to indulge in expressive panto-
mime and to take up my thing which lay
handy calculated 10 add TO the effect, no
surprise was felt at his having prepared
pistols. He began by narrating the loycs
Of n young girl and young man. They
had both, he said. promised. under tho
most solemn oaths, inviolnble fidelity
The young man, whose profession obliged
him TO travel, once made long absence.
Whilst he was away, he received a legacy,
and on his return lastened 10 place il NJ her
feet. But on presenting himself before her
/, he learned that, in compliance with tho
wishes Of the family. she had just married
a wealthy merchant. The young man
ihcrcupon took terrible resolution He
purchased pair Of pistols like these ho
continued, taking one in each hand, then
he assembled his friends in his chamber,
and after some conversation, placed one un-
der lis chin in this way. as do, saying in
r Joke that it would be n real pleasure to
blow out bis brains. And at The same mo-
ncnt he pulled the trigger" Here the
man discharged the pistol. and bis head
was shattered TO picces. Pieces Of the
bone and portions Of the brain fell on the
.. horriicd spectators. The unfortunate man
had told lis own story.
Co51espoadcscc ot hr Boifimne Ssn.
/ WASHINGTON, Ocf. 81, 1851.
The noble stand taken by the admins
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