Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-07-02
Auecdote of the Emperor of Austria.

Auecdote OF the emperor Oh Austria.
Francis Joseph, Emperor of Austria, is now
about twenty three years ofage. Hcis described
as of Il tall and graceful figure, Il pleasing and
intelligent countenance, and courteous deport-
ment It is said that he possesses business
talent of high order, rising regularly at 5 A. Nj
to devote himself entirely to affairs of State.
Sporting and riding are the only recreaticns i'll
which he INDUCES. In his excursions he is
scarcely ever accompanied, except by one aid
de-camp, and is always dressed i'll military uni-
form. AZ certain seasons, he goes to the noun
tains of Syria, to indulge i'll the exercise of
hunting and shooting. He will there pass
several nights in the open air, bed of dry
leaves under the naked branches of the trees
replacing the luxurious beds of the Imperial
Palace at Vienna. The following anecdote Of
one of his excursions is current at Vienna:
Zone morning the Emperor, accompanied. by
only one officer, and himself carrying game
bag, WAS met by an old Syrian gentleman, who
was very Jealous ofhis game. The Emperor had
been shooting all night his property. On
seeing him, the gentleman angrily exclaimed,
"Are there then no longer any laws i'll AUSTRIA
that any sagabond who thinks proper may come
and shoot on another persons property? Who
are you, young man. can officer in his
majesty service '.fsee thatby your uniform;
what ask is YOUR ame?' Francis ''Simply
Francis 2" ''You may add Joseph to it, if you
like" well, then, Master Joseph Francis, my
first business will, be to inform his Majesty,
that he has in his army an officer who violates
other persons property" 81 shall return to
Vienna to day, and shall probably see his Maj
esty will myself be the bearer of any COM
plant. ''You are joking" ''No, on the con-
trary, propose to do you service Stsln the
meantime" said the gentleman, 81 shall con-
fscate your game-bag," and was about to suit
the action to the word, when the Emperor said:
cit will be too heavy for your strength; my
companion shall carry it to your house, if it is
distant, behind the hill s.Well, then, let us
proceed
Five minutes afterwards, the dogs in farm
yard contiguous to dilapidatcd chateau am
nounced by their joyous barking the return of
their master. A lady, surrounded by several
children, was sitting by a good fire in a room on
the ground floor s.What is the matter with you,
my aear?' said she to her husband, seeing an
angry frown on his countenance. ''What is the
matter. why, these fellows have been shooting
all the night on my property, and have killed
the game which had reserved for the christen-
ing dinner of our infant" At this moment the
attention of the Emperor was directed towards
Il cradle in the room in which a smiling child
was fast asleep. .sWhat IA little Angel, said
he. The mother thanked him by sweet smile,
and then addressing her husband begged him
to request the gentlemen to be seated. 81 sup
pose you will want to offer them breakfast also -
exclaimed the husband with an angry growl.
THAT is true, my DEAR" replied the lady.
81 never thought of that; the gentlemen must
be hungry, after having been shooting all night"
:'Yes," growled the husband, lat my birds. If
they get no more breakfast than what [ offer
them, they will not be troubled with an iuliges
ton"
During this dialogue; tie Emperor and his
aide -de-camp were seated near the lady who,
notwithstanding the ill hunor of her husband,
had ordered one of her servants to place some
cold meat on the table. The Emperor had won
the good graces of the lady by praising her child
a thing so easy with mother. The husband
sulkily took his place at the table, bat after
glass or two of wine, his i'll humor gradually
wore off and he at length held out his hand to
his guests, and at the request of his wife pro-
missed not to make his threatened complaint to
the Emperor. ga thousand thanks for your
Kindness" said Francis Joseph; but in order to
prove my gratitude to you, have second favor
to ask of you, that of being godfather of your
child" 81 accept it with pleasure" said the
lady, holding out her hand to the Emperor, who
pressed it between his, asking when the christen-
ing will take place, '.On Sunday next" was the
reply. 'sWell, then, will be present and if
you will allowit, bring two OF three friends with
me. BY the bye, will there be a pretty god
mother?'' ''My sister, whom l expect from
Prague. eff she resembles you madam, said
the Emperor, s'she will be charming.
The young mother thanked him by smile as
gracious as the first. Conceive the surprise and
happiness of the Syrian gentleman, when, on
the following Sunday, he recognized in the Of
fender the Emperor himself. ''Will you par
don me for the death of your black cocks?'' said
his Majesty. The gentleman threw himself at
the Emperor's feet, when the la tier raising him
up, said, ''The godfather of your child has done
justice in the complaint which you were to adj
dress to the Emperor of Austria"
THE YACHT TRuANT.-some days ago we
briefly noticed the fact that an Ameriuan yacht,
the Truant, had come off victorious in yacht
race in England. We learn from the London
Daily News that the race took place ON the 18th
May, the distance being from Blackwell to
Gravesend and back. Four seven ton, one six
ton, one five ton, and two three ton boats were
entered One minute per ton was allowed. The
five ton boat was the Truant, an American clip
per with a shifting keel. The News says:
The Truant almost Immediately took the lead
Of the whole Of the feet, and never forfeited her
proud position. Her rig was of the sloop char
acter, her foresail and jib being in one, and,
like the America, laced to her boom. A more
handy craft was never seen ON the Thames