Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-05-11
Anecdote of the Emperor of Austria.

bout twenty three years of age. lie is describe
as of tall and graceful figure, pleasing and in
telligent countenance, and courteous department
1t is said that he possesses business talent OF
high order, rising regularly at A M. to devot
himself entirely to affairs Of State. Sporting an
riding are the only recreations in which he indul
ges In his excursions he is scarcely ever accom-
panied, except by one aid-de-camp, and is alway
dressed in military uniform. At certain seasons
he goes to the mountains of Styria, to indulge il
the exercise Of hunting and shooting. He vii
there pass several nights in the open air, a bed @
dry leaves under the naked branches of the tree
replacing the luxurious beds of the Imperial Pal
ace at Vienna. The following anecdote of one O
his excursions is current at Vienna
"One morning the Emperor, accompanied b.
only one officer, and himself carrying game-bag
was met by an old Syrian gentleman, who wa
very jealous of his game. The Emperor had beer
shooting all night on his property. On seeing
him, the gentleman angrly exclaimed, care there
then no longer any laws in Austria, that any vag
abond who thinks proper may come and shoot or
another PERSONS property? Who are you, young
man 2" An officer in his maesty's service q
see that by your uniform; what ask is your
name?" Francis Simply Francis2' 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 q
shall return to Vienna today, and shall probably
see his Majesty. Il will myself be the bearer Of
any complaint 'You are Joking No, on the
contrary, propose to do you service In the
meantime, said the gentleman, i shall confscate
your game-bag ; and was about to suit the action
to the word, when the Emperor said; 1T will be
too heavy for your strength my companion shall
carry it to your house, if it is not very far off. >
about five hundred yards distant, behind the hill
well, then, let us proceed
Five minutes afterwards, the dogs in farm
yard contiguous to a dilapidated chateau announc-
ed by their joyous barking the return of theirmas-
ter. A lady, surrounded by several children, was
sitting by good fire in room on the ground floor
-"What is the matter with you, my dear 2" said
she to her husband, seeing an angry frown on his
conntenance. ''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 christening dinner of our infant
At this moment, the attention of the Emperor was
directed towards a cradle in the room, iii which q
smiling child was fast sleep. "What a little An
GEL" said he The mother thanked him by a
sweet smile, and then addressing her husband
begged him to request the gentlemen to be seated
81 suppose you will want to offer them breakfast
also!" exclaimed the husband, with an angry
growl. That is true, my DEAR" replied the la
dy. 81 never thought of that the gentlemen
must he hungry, after having been shooting all
night" Yes, growled' the husband, sat my
birds. If they get no more breakfast than what
offer them, they will not be troubled with an in,
Digestion
During this dialogue, the Emperor and his aid
de-camp were seated near the lady, who, notwith,
standing the ill-humor of her husband, had order
ed one of her servants to place some cold meat or
the table. The Emperor had won the good gra
ces of the lady by praisng her child, thing 81
easy with a mother. The husband sulkily tool
his place at the table, but after glass or two O
wine, his ill-humor gradually wore OF, and he
at length held out his hand to his guests. and a
the request of his wife promised not to make HI:
threatened complaint to the Emperor 'A thou
sand thanks for your Kindness" said Francis 10.
seph; but in order to prove my gratitude to you,
have a second favor to ask of you, that OF being
godfather of your child" 81 accept it with pleas
ure," said the lady, holding out Tier hand to the
Emperor, who pressed it between his, asking
when the christening would take place. son Sun,
day next" was the reply. ''Well, then, vii
Uc pIeSCut. anu ii YOU VI Us WIN oiiH1 WV
or three friends with me. By the by, will there
be a pretty godmother ~ ''My sister, whom
expect from Prague" "lf she resembles yor
madam" said the Emperor, ''she will be charm
ing"
The young mother thanked him by smile as
gracious as the first Conceive the surprise anC
happiness of the Syrian gentleman, when. on th'
following Sunday, he recognized in the offending
| H. s.NN par
don me for the death of your black cocks - saiC
his Majesty The gentleman threw himself a
the Emperor's feet, when the latter raising hin
up, said, ''The godfather of your child has done
justice in the complaint which you were to address
to the Emperor of Austria"
The PoLKA.-A late article in Blackwood Oh
''Cub aud Clubbists" gives the Polka severe
rub in the following philosophical episode;