Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-09-03
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A DEED OF NOBLE DARING.


The following deed of noble daring is recorded
as ono Of the events attendant ON the late dcstruc
ton by lire OF the Imperial Theatre at Moscow;
From the suddcnncss Of this melancholy occur.
renee, and from the number Of employees pcrma-
ncntly living with their families in the house many
lives were lost. Three skeletons were found in the
ashes. just Mt the commencement Of the fire,
three workmcn who had been engaged in the up
rcr stories, finding no means to descend Nv the
staircasc, 80 rapid was the progress of the flames,
jumped out OF the windows to the lower roof,
which, being OF irOn, soon became intensely hot
that two Of the unfortunate beings not capable Of
enduring the heat, threw themselves to the ground
and were killed by the fall. Tho third, with more
presence of mind, made his way over prOtruding
broad cornccs to the front roof and there remained
for sguc minulcs till the greedy element, not
tent with the number of its victims, made its ap-
pcarancc close by him. The poor man cried loudly
for help Ladders wrrr procured hut they did
not reach the height at which he stood lie saw
~ and, raising his arms 10 heaven, lac made n sign
II Tic cross and lcgan to approach tho edge Ol
The precipicc before him. In an instant moro he
would have become corpse. Thousands of people
stood all around gazing with horror at the Immense
ple, upon which this poor man remained helpless
and hopeless. Silence like that of the grave
icigncd among the multitude. His fate seemed
inevitable Suddenly was heard voice. Stay a
momcnt my good fellow! Pray to God Almighty,
aud I'll cnd,..vur to save Won - All eyes were
uttered. group of three men were observed,
common peasants; two of them holding by the
arms and shoulders thirl, who was struggling
hard to break from the hold of his friends "Lct
Inc 60, my lads" said lie, "my heart is burning
within me. | cannot hear the sight of a christian
soul thus porishing!" And with u powerful cf-
fort he broke loose, and dartcd forward. The
dense crowd gave way as hc ran tO the burning
building pulling from HIMSELF and at the same
time throwing away, his skO0i (shccp-skin) and his
hat In inst bp Nkng nj thp lont nf tha lad
der here he took of his boots, attached rope
round his waist and, scizing an oycn-iork, which
happened to lie close by, he began to ascend the
ladder which did not reach at the utmost to two
thirds Of the height ut which stood the yictim.-
Having attained the upper lootstcp, the generous
man took hold of the ran-guttcr. Apparently it
WIS not a very safe means of ascent, it bent
and ratified under his weight. But the man was
resolved; he made the sign of the cross, and began
tn climb up. cloud of suliocating smoke whirl-
cd around him; tho flames were fast approaching;
burning timber rcd-liot sheets Of roofing iron were
falling down from every side, but what to him was
NIL this? His heart was burning within his breast
lac could not bear the sight of christian soul thus
pcrishing.
II was frosty day; the rain-guttcr was cold as
icc; his warm swcaty palms and fingers stick and
freeze to the iron tube he tears them Off leaving
bloody marks ut every hole and asccnds higher
and higher, till he puts his foot ON projecting
cOrnice. From hence, by means oil the Ovcn-iork,
Tie it fast to the hook which supports the gutter.
That's right. Now descend" And he held the
other end of the rope, and preceding the man. still
supporting him down the gutter, placed him on the
ladder. The man saved
During all this time the multitude stood breath
less but when they them both out of danger
all hats were taken off, and sign of the cross at
every breast testified a general thanksgiving, and
n loud shout approved the act Of generosity. Ev-
cry one pressed forward to see the hero OF his
scene. The first who approached him, an officer
in the army, gave him twenty-five roublcs silver
The example was followed: noblcmcn, merchants,
peasants, took out their purses-some gave golden,
silver coin; some threw into his hat lew
copper copeeks; all gave what they could. "God
bless you, noble friend!" was heard from every
side.
The name of this generous is BAIL Marrn
n native of the Government Of Tarosaf. Being a
roofcr by trade, he for many years lived IN st.
Pctorsburgh, pursuing his vocation but afterwards
engaged himself a boilcr-maker Mt the Govern
mcnt foundry of KOlpino. Last year he took leave
Of absence and visited his native village. Having
spent a few months with his friends, he was re-
turning to st. Pctorsburgh by way of Moscow, to
avail himself of the railways. lie came to the
ancient capital the day before the fire; and, not
having caught the train, was obliged to remain TIL
the next day. As this was his first arrival in
Moscow, he took the opportunity Of seeing the
krcmlin, the old fortress and 10 visit its venerable
oathodrals There from some passers-by, he heard
Of the fire, and fastened to the spot, where he so
nobly distinguished himself
At three o'clock in the afternoon of the same
day he took his seat in a railway carriage. On the
18th of the same month he reached St. Petersburgh
and again enlisted himself in the number of work
men at Kolpino. In two days after he was sum
moncd to the Office of the general poce-mastcr of
the capitol where he was told that the Emperor
desired to see him. lie accordingly taken to
the palace. Ills Imperial Majesty received Marin
in his cabinet. and was pleased to say to him when
ho entered, II thank you for good action. En-
brace me, and relate how you did it." In simple
worls Marin told his story; and, when he finished,
tho Emperor dismissed him, saying "Now you
may 60; but in case of need come to me at any
time" Soon afterwards Marin rewarded
with medal and sum Of one hundred and fifty
roubes silver.