Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-01-30
sTRoUDsBURG MONROE COUNTY THURSDAY JANUARY 80 1851

Of the city in order to sellthe diamonds Seeing
miserably dressed man anxious to dispose OF
magnificent jewels with whose value he appeared
unacquainted, the master of the shop appearing
TO examine the diamonds with close attention, he
whispered few words in the ear Of one of his as
sistants. The latter went out, and speedily re-
turned, accompanied by several soldiers of the po-
lice who arrested the unhappy artist, in spite OF
his protestations ofinnocence. - iag s. asgs
You must first come to prison. they sad af-
forwards you can give an explanation to the ma
gistrate. s4 rs VG@ ssls ssk snHEs
The prisoner wrote few lines to his benefac-
tor, imploring his assistance. Listz hasted to the
jeweler. 11l sa8 "a s'fz basil 1a sE
T. Sir said he you have caused the arrest of an
innocent man; come with me Immediately, and let
US have him released. He is the lawful owner of
the jewels in question, for gave them to him.
But, sir asked the merchant, who are you!
My name is Listz.' a
i don't know any rich man of that name
That may be yet am tolerably well known
Are you aware, sir, that these diamonds are
worth six thousand forins-tha, is TO say, about
FIVE hundred guineas, or twelve thousand francs =
So much the better for him on whom have
bestowed them 1850 -" s#
: But in order 10 make such present you must
be very wealthy.
My actual fortune consists of three duca,s.'
Then you are magican! -.-# = g. 81, r.
By no means /; and yet by just moving my fin
gers, can obtain as much money as ! wish
You must be magician s ..
II you choose, I'll disclose to you the magic
employ.' go {. Gtft4IEE@t
Listz had seen piano in the parlor behind the
shop He opened it an ran his fingers over the
keys; then seized by sudden inspiration he impro-
yisoed one Of those soul touching symphonies Pc
culiar to himself
AS he sounded the first chords, beautiful girl
entered the room. While the melody continued
she remained speechless and immovabe; then as
the last note died away she cried with irrepressi
ble enthusiasm: a -" t.#
Bravo, Listz, Ills wondrous =
'Dost thou know him, then, my daughter = ask
ed the jeweler. d
This is the FIRST time that I have had the pleas
ure of seeing or hearing him. replied she; but
know that none living save Listz could draw such
sounds from the piano.. 4
Expressed with grace and modesty. by young
person Of remarkable beauty, this admiration
could not fail TO be more than fatering to the ar
list. However, after making his best acknowl-
edgements, Lstz withdrew in order to deliver the
prisoner, and was thus accompanied by the jewell
er. -E lF e--s - -a r -4f Es.tzErt
Griered at his mistake, the worthy merchant
sought TO repair it by inviting the two musicians
to supper. The honors of the table was done by
his amable daughter, who appeared no less touch
ed at the generosity Of Listz than astonished al
his talent. 3- st al
That night the musicians OF the city serenaded
their illustrious brother. The next day the no.
bles and the most distinguished inhabitants of
Prague presented themselves at the door: They
entseaied him to give some concerts, leaving it to
him to fix the sum he pleased as a remuneration.
Then the jeweller perceived that talent, even in
pecuniary light may be more valuable than the
most precious diamonds. Listz continued to 90
to his house. and to the merchants great joy he
soon perceived that his daughter was the cause
of these visits. He began to love the company of
the musician, and the fair girl, his only child GER
tainly did not hate it. e ~
One morning the jeweler, coming to the poin.
with German frankness, said to Lstz: ~
How do you like my daughter =
She is an angel 4
What do you think Of marriage /,
think so well of it that | have the greatest
possible inclination to try it, a g. 9r-s
What would you say to fortune of three nil
lions of francs =
/ would willingly accept it,
Well we understand each other. Ny daueh-
Ter pleases you, you please my daughter her for
tune is ready-be my son-in-law.' gyz
- With all my heart
"a The marriage was celebrated the following
week. esam 5as. 55gss'1 la Ea51a vtT5s sHgel
And this according to the chronicles of Prague
is true account of the marriage Of the great and
good pianist, Lstz. r1rs sfs 4sr --.es s.
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To the addition OF extensive knowledge, inces-