Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1853-01-21

Torment was taken from the Spaniards in
1853. 1t formed part Of the freight Of
that 1nyincible Armada, which sought to
approach the shores Of England, richly
laden with the merciful implements Of the
!nquisition. Truly all succeeding ages
have reason to bless God for that storm,
which scattered the boast of Spain and
saved England from the threatened curse
Of papal domination.
The Scavcnger's Daughter is kind Of
frame work Of iron to bind head, hands
and feet at once. 1t seems we'll adapted
to crush person into the most painful po
si,ions, and to inaict the largest possible
amount Of suffering in the shortest, possi-
bic time. 1t is enough to make ones blood
run cold to look at these things, and think
that these fcndish implements were used
on quivcring flesh and blood. 1t was a
relief to descend from this collection Of
horriLles. We passed again in front of
the troop Of grim horsemen on the lower
aoor-pauscd few moments to. note the
immense thickness "a fect) Of the walls
of the White Tower-and we're soon again
in the open air on our way to a far different
scene
England's Rcgalia, glitteriug with gold
and gems, formed indeed contrast to the
dismal objects We had just been viewing.
These jewels are now contained in the New
Jewel House, built about 10 or Il years
ago expressly for their safe keeping. The
Resalia is displayed under glas, case,
probably ten feet square, protected by
casing of iron bars, gilt and this again by
an iron railing. 1t is we'll worth some
care, for its value is estimated a. g., 2,000,-
0OO-sl0, 100000 The crowns, sceptres,
&c, are absolutely dazzling to the eyes
Some Of the jewels are Of great antiquity.
I noticed particularly the Staff Of Ed ward
the Confessor of pure gold, 4 feet and Z
inches in length. In the orb on the top
fragment Of the real cross is said to be de-
posted; but this of course we did not see.
The golden shell which eucloses it, effect
ually screens it from tue profanc eyes of
all who might venture to doubt its identi-
ty.
But you will probably feel interested in
the crown Of her little Majesty, Queen
Victoria. 1t was made expressly for her,
and is quite splendid Affair." The purple
velvet cap is enclosed by silver hoops COW
cred with diamonds, and these are sur
mounted by ball also covered with dia-
monds and bearing diamond cross with
unique sapphire in the middle. In the
front Of the crown is heart-formed ruby,
said to have been worn BY Edward the
Black Prince.
I Ipa.sed hastily round the whole Of the
large enclosure noticing the various edi6-
ces that are grouped therein. l then en-
erged once more into the din of busy, bust
ling, money making, luxurious London
As other thoughts we're thus suggested
and other emotions awakened, l felt the
full force Of the words Of one of England's
most distinguished historians:
"To those who remember the annals Of
their country, this dark and gloomy pile
affords associations, not quite SO numerous
and so recent rs the Bastile, yet enoush b
to excite our hatred ard horror. But
standing as it does in such striking contrast
to the fresh and fourishing constructions
of modern wealth, the proofs and the re-
wards Of civil aud religious liberty. it seems
like captive tyrans, reserved to grace the
triumph Of victorious republic; and sho'd
teach US to reflect in thankfulness, how
highly VIC have been elevated in virtue and
happiness above our forefathers."
G. W. A.