Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-01-08
STAUNTON VA WEDNESDAY,, JANUARY s, 1851.
STRANGE AND ROMANTIC LAWSUIT.

i STRANGE AND ROMANTIC LAWSUIT.
Paris is certainly the greatest place in the world
for curious affairs in every department OF lie. Inc
following curious inciden of recent occurrence would
do credit to the inventive genius Of Alexander Du-
mas ard will remind our readers Of the exciting ro-
nance of the Greek girl in the Count OF Monte
Christie:
"Some years ago, one of the most distinguished sa-
vants of the Palais de J. Isitu who has devoted to
scientific travel nearly the whole of his life, re-
turning from one Of these distant voyages, brought
with him u Paris young Greek girl, about IL or
| IL years {. age.
zone dk while at Constannople, passing by one
Of the sa bazaars, he entered, by curiosity, in the
midst of rour Of women and children, exposed for
sale he s4w beautiful girl, whose youth, grace and
beauty interested him. His heart became so deeply
interested in The young girl that he resolved to res
cue her from the dark fate which had awaited her
He called upon the slavedealer and asked the price.
As she was of the best race and of brilliant beauty,
nothing less than two hundred sequins could pur-
chase her. This he paid, and in few days embarked
for France with his rare young beauty. Shortly af-
ter his arrival here, the young Albanian was placed
in the celebrated school Of the cue de VareneS the
Convent du Sacre Cear, where the best masters are
employed; nothing was spared to render her educa-
on as brilliant aud accomplished as possible. For
six years the young girl remained uuder the Seurs
OF the Convent and gifted she by nature,that in
six years she become an accompsed PariSSienne-
During all this time the Savant had not been idle his
name had become Justly celebrated several kings
had decorated him, several academies had elected him
their member. His cup Of happiness was nearly full.
There was wanting but one thing TO crown ii-a wife.
Naturally, his thought turned towards his young Al
| hon N W q lad
much money. Would not an alliance wi,han honora-
BILE family distinguished he another benefcence
to the poor slave; She was now eighteen years old.
The sduant took her from the convent to his house,
and told her Of his plans, which she received eve
ry well-educated lady, with blush on her cheek
and a tear in her eye, while her reply was such as
became grateful heart. The sauant was happy,and
the wedding was appointed AT this time lheSauant
received mission from the government which was 10
last but five or six weeks, which he could decline
The young girl was sent. during his absence, 10
reside with friend Of his, comteSse who lives dur
ing the summer in magnificent chateau on the banks
of the Loire. During the summer The contesse re-
ceived large number of visitors, 10 amuse whom she
gave ball parlies and feieS chdmpetres every day
The young Albanian had great success among the
ions and was the object OF their most devout aen-
tons. The savant, on his return, hastened 20 the
chateau To see his berohed. The comteSSe vas con-
slernaed for the betrothed had disappeared, no one
knew whittier. Who shall recount the despair of The
lover Of itv The dandies Of The chateau were des-
olated at this victory Of one Of their rivals, and that
the salons Of la belle uiHe as Busy Rabulin calls
Paris, should see the debut oflhe Grecian beauty
4 The police was called in, but this useless ex-
pense, as in short time the bereaved sGrGm learned
that his beautiful poriege was the wife Of W. is VI
coate de La c., and that he will have the pleasure
of seeing her this winter the belle Of Paris. Alas
for the philosophy ofthe Instiut. Souams are moi
always phophers-at least in practice. The owner
Of the fair VicomtesSe furious al the stalking stealing
and carrying away" of his slave, has brought an &C.
ton against The Vicomte for The price o(h his wife, and
the costs and charges of her education, amounting,o
an alarming sum total. The Vicomte has offered to
compromise, 10 refer the mailer TO arbilra.ors but
tie Saudnk will not agree 10 any thing less than the
original sum total So, according to The wal-fowers
we are to have before the court this famous cause
for an amount which the Vicomte E. de La c., calls
a real doctors bill.
PHESoMENA OF DEArH.-To be shot dead is one Of the
easiest modes of terminating life yet, rapid as is the
body has leisure to feel and reflect. On the first attempt
by of the frantic adherents U Spain 10 assassnate VIII
liam Prince of Orange, who took the lead in the revolt Of
the Netherlands the ball passed through the bones of the
face, and brought him the ground In the instant thai
preceded stupefacon he able 10 frame the notion ha
the ceiling of the had fallen and crushed him. The
cannon shot which plunged into the brain of Charles ht
XII, did not prevent him from seizng his sword by the
hlt The idea of an attack AMI the necessity for defenct
was impressed upon him by blow which should have
supposed too tremendous to leave an interval for thought
But it by no means follows that the incton of fatal vic
lence is accompanied by pang From what is known o
the first effect Of gunsho wounds it is probably that the
impression is rather stunning than acute Unless death b
Immediate the pain as varied the nature Of the injuries
and these are past counting up.
But their is nothing singular in the dying sensations
though Lord Byron remarked the physiological peculariy
that the expression is invariably that of langour, while
death from stab the reflects the traits of nat
ual character of geneness fsocy, the last breath
Sume of these Of interest, to show with wha
slight disturbance life may go under mortal wonndt
suddenly comes final STOP foot soldier at Waterloo
pierced by muske, ball in the hip, begged wafer from
trooper who chanced 10 possess caneen of beer. The
wounded drank, returned his hearest thanks, men
toned that his regiment nearly exlernated and hav
ing proceeded duzen yards his way to the rear fell
the EARTH and with one convusve movement of his limb
concluded his career. Yet his voice." says the trooper
who himself tells the story, gave scarcely the smaes
sign Of Weakness
Captain Basil Hall, who in his early youth presen
at the battle of Corunna has singled out, from the confuso
which consgns oblivion the and gaanry Of war
another instance, extremely similar which occurred tina
occasion. An old officer, who shot in the head arrv
ed, pale and FAINT at The temporary hospital, and begge
the surgeon to look his wound, which was pronounced
be mortal "ndeeG feared so,'' he responded with i'm
peded u,erance, ,and yet should like very much to live
little longer if it possibe. lie laid his sword upo
stone his side, as gently, says Hall. "as fits see
had been turned glass; and almost Immediately sunk dea
upon the turf."- Quarterly Rscie,c.
G5 stained the roots of my finger nails on the first
last August, to find oulhe exact time healthy rall too