Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-31
THE CZAR OF RUSSIA.
AN INCIDENT IN HIS HIsToRY.

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A London correspondent of the Cincin-
natl .3tlas describes Nicholas of Russia as
very extraordinary man, and relates
thrilling incident in his history, as illus
tratiye Of his character The incident
occurred in 1927, soon after his accession
to power, and may be fresh in the memory
of many OF your readers. Those who are
acquainted with the history of the country
know, that in all times past, The barons Of
Russia have ruled the country; not by le-
gal power, but by force. Their power
extended even to the Emperor; and when
the Chief OF the State became Inconvenient
10 them, be was unceremoniousy put out
of the way. Soon after Nicholas came into
power, II became apparent TO the mobiles
that they had man TO deal with who was
likely to thwart their plans, and give them
trouble in the future. In fact they saw
right, for Nicholas had determined to
break up this domineering power, and for
ever place a veto on its existence. A
conspiracy was entered into by certain
number Of leading mobiles 10 take the lie OF
the Emperor. To carry their project into
operation, they commenced tampering
with the army, and finally succeeded in
buying over, with money and promises,
four regiments Of eight hundred men each,
with their officers. The chief oil the plot
was the commanding officer OF these four
regiments. A grand review was 10 take
place on certain day in the presence OF
the Emperor. These four regiments We're
to be formed into hollow squares, and when
Lot,
them, they were TO fire on him, and then
give battle 10 the balance Of the regiments
on review, if they saw fit 10 attack them.
A very simple plan Of murder il was, with
out complication. &C. s.sa- .s s...
CAT twelve O'Clock The night before this
review, man deeply disguised in furs,
presented himself al the office of the grand
chamberlain Of the imperial residence,
| and demanded to see the Emperor. He
was at once Informed that the Emperor
had retired for the night, and that he could
not be seen by anybody. The man took
| the chamberlain aside, aud told him that
he must see the Emperor, that it was
matter of the greatest importance, matter
even of liie and death; and after much
expostnlaiion, he gained an Interview
The visitor was one of the mobiles engaged
/ in the conspiracy, whose conscience was
too active, and who had determined to
save the lie OF his sovereign. He revealed
4 the entire plot 10 The Emperor, giving him
such proofs as satisfied him OF the entire
truth OF his statements. The Emperor
thanked him, promised 10 remember him
in the future for his devotion, and gave
him directions how 10 avoid suspicion OF
having betrayed his fellow conspirators.
"The Emperor then retired again to
rest. The next morning he sent for few
of the prineipaf officers who were to be
in command at the review that day, and
who he knew were fast friends OF his
Quietly and without emotion, he revealed
10 those astonished men. the cold Hooded
plot which had oesa concocted against
him, and the terrible vengeance which be
intended 10 wreak He then gave them
their orders. Without any show or design
the four revolted regiments We're to be
isolated and placed al on side IF the mair
body. All the other regiments were to b,
provided with ball cartridge, and the inian
try with one hundred cannon loaded witt
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: next the doomed regiments. Everythn:
was arranged according 10 the wishes 0
: the Emperor, without any serious suspicion
on the part OF any but the few persons II
!. the secret, that anything unusual was 60
ing TO take place. L le' % aeesA4 ad
. ."Wben the appointed hour for the re
view arrived, the Emperor, dressed il
!, grande tenure, as a general OF division, rod
! on to the ground rapidly, followed al som
distance by brilliant suite. He advances
lmmrdiately, and without seeming 10 max
y ia particular Object, towards the rel actor
Z companies, Riding up 10 the noblrma
y VINO stood at their head. and who was Ii
q prineipal conspirator, he coolly laid b
20 hand upon his shoulder. quickly present !
40 the muzzle Of his pistol TO his lace 5ar
or without a word, blew his brains ont. r
ut then waved his hand to the officers II cor
) pand Of the infantry, struck his snurs
~ his horses TANKS, Which ouickiv bouna
ap to one side, and the whole Of the bupdr
ar cannon opened their deadly volley Of grs