The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1852-06-10
EBENSBlRG, TIIRSDiY, JUNE 10, 1852.

directed only against the most wealthy, with a
sagacity and prudence which defed every pre-
caution the part of the authorities Years
thus passed without the least success against
these depredators and, late in the Fall of 1851,
three robberies were committed during one night
not one Of which led to a discovery though the
booty consisted of such articles as could not
have been disposed of in the Austrian empire
without establishing suspicion against the sell
Ter.
In the month of January, Miss Perry, who
since receiving the wound from the pistol-shot
of her brother-in-law, had been married to a
Welsh gentleman named Trewyth, arrived at
Vienna with her husband where her former ad-
venture was by no means forgotten, and was
frequently spoken about in company. Among
those who seemed to take the deepest interest
in the matter was Baron Pregli, Lombardic
nobleman, who for the last ten years had stayed
at Vienna, and apparently enjoying unbounded
wealth ne became an admirer o. Mrs. Ire
wyth and her constant attendant. Rumor was
soon started aud the question was asked, why
the husband allowed so close an intimacy as
was exhibited in their frequent rides and walks.
None, however, pretended to prognosticate the
result OF this intimacy.
At an early hour on the second of March,
Baron PreglTs mansion was surrounded by
body of officers the leader of whom thereupon
demanded access to the building. After a while
the doors were thrown open, and the commissary
with two of his men, entered while others were
left to guard the various outlets. Nearly half
1 a.
turned, bringing with them and carefully guard
ing Baron Pregli whom they took to the prison
usually assigned to political offenders. From
the action of the police, no one can tell what is
the offence which is he charged with; he had no
hearing and probably may have none his
friends may see him again orthey may not, just
as it suits the despotic viii of him who rules
over Austria.
In spite of the precautions which are always
taken in Austria, to keep secret the offences of
the nobility, the story in regard to Baron Preg-
lis career has leaked out. 1t appears that it is
he who, in connection with several devoted SER
wants, has for years past rendered the highway
to Vienna insecure, as he could carry on these
depredations from his country residence, with
out, in the slightest measure, incurring the
picons of the authorities. 1t is remarkable
fact, that the Baron had actually stood in the
pay of the police, situation which he probably
coveted only for the purpose of leading any sus-
picions that might arise into another channel
Becoming deeply enamored of the beautiful
Mrs. Trewyth, he sought vainly to gain her af-
fections and, at last, in silly fit of despair
| showed her the ring which Mr. Brooks had sent
him, as the leader of the highwaymen, three
years previously, and appealed TO herto become
his, since she had once been chosen to be the
instrument to save his life. So far from this
confession having the effect of softening her
/ feelings, she became all the more prejudiced
against him, but promised faithfully to keep the
secret, if he would not repeat the offensive pro-
posals. Pregli did not come near her for a
week. but at last attempted to carry her of by
the aid of his satellites, and being foled in this,
/ information was given which led to the arrest as
! before stated.
/ Three Of the Baron's men have since been AZ
rested, and at his country residence a large
quantity of articles were found, al Of which are
! Identified as having been stolen