The American patriot., 1855-03-14
o POntius PiInte at VienMe.
An abridged translation from Courier dcs
Etats Unis" for the Louisville Journal.

AN abridged LranSlallOn IrOIu COuTlcT ucS
Etats Unis" for the Louisville Journal
Vicnne in Dauphiny, province of France,
the ancient capital Of transalpine Gaul under
the Romans, is situated on the river Rhone.
There on the left bank Of that beautiful stream
is seen tomb of ancient architecture, which
according to tradition is the tomb of Pontius
Plate-Pilate under whose government Jesus
Christ suffered. Passus est SUB POntl0 Plato.
1t was in Vienne also that the Wandering Jew
revealed himself in 1777-a most remarkable
occurrence, the spot that contained the ashes
of thcjudge of the Righteous, was to be trod-
den upon by a descendant Of his accuser.o. ,p..
The following chronicle was extracted from
an old latin manuscript found in a monastery
near Vienne5 gs7no nHe - a4sia o.
1t was under the reign of Caligula, when c.
Marcus was praetor at Vienne; that an old man
bent with age, yet of ,all stature, was seen
to descend from his litter and enter house of
modest appearance near the temple of Mars.
Over the door of this house was written in red
letters, the name of T. Albinus. He was an
old acquaintance of Pilates After mutual
salutations Albinus observed to him. that ma
ny years had elapsed since their separation.
eyes" replied PLATE ''many years--years OF
misfortune and affection. Accused be the
day on which succeeded Valerius Gratus in
the government of Judea! My name is omi-
borne it. One Of my ancestors imprinted an
indelible mark of inamy on the fair front of
Imperial Rome when the Romans passed under
the Caudina Furcile in the Samnite war.
Another perished by the hands of the Parthi-
ans in the war against Arminus. And mis-
"You miserable?' asked Albinus "iwhat
have you done to entail misery on you? True,
the injustice of Caligula has exied you to Vi
enne, but for what crime. I have examined
your affair at the 7xbularium. You are de-
nounced by Vitcllls, perfect of Syria, your
enemy, for having dastised the rebellious He
brews, who had Sian the most noble of the
Samaritans, and whoafterwards withdrew them
selves on mount Garizim. You are also accu-
sed of acting thus out of hatred to the Jews .
'.No!" replied Plate, "No! by all the gods,
Albinus; it is not the injustice of Caesar that
afficts me-"
"What, then is the cause of your affliction?
continued Albinus Long have known you,
sensible just, humane. see it-you are the
victim of Vitellus"
| "Say not so, Albnus. Say not that | am
the victim of Vtellas. No; l am the victim o.
Higher Power! The Romans regard me as an
object of Caesars disgrace the Jews, as the
severe proconsul the Christians as the execu.
toner of their Cool"
"Of their God did you say PLATE! Impious
wretchcs! Adore God born in manger, ani
put to dealh on the cross!"
/ "Beware, Albinus beware !" continued Pi
late .'If the Christ had been born under tn
purple he would have been adored. Listen. II
your friendship will submit the events of my
life; you will afterwards judge whether / an
worthy of your hospitality"
On my arrival at Jerusalem / took possession
of the Pretorium, and ordered splendid feas
to be prepared, to which invited the Tetrarcl
of Judea, with the high Priest and his officers
At the appointed honr no guest appeared. Thi
was an insult offercdto my dignity. A few day
afterwards the Tetrarch deigned to pay me
visit. His department was grave and deceit
full He pretended that his religion forbad
him and his attendants to sit down at tn
table of the Gentes and to offer up libation
with them thought it expedient to accep
his excuse; the conquered had declared them
selves the enemies of the conquerors.
At that time Jerusalem was, of all conquere
cities the most difficult to govern. So turbu
lent was the people that lived in momcntar
dread of insurrcction. To reprcss 1t, | ha'
but single centurion and handful of so
diers. requested q reinforcement from tn
Prefect of Syria who informed me that he ha
scarcely troops sufficient to defend his ow
province. Insatiate thirst of empire-to e,
tend our conqucsts beyond the means of d'
Tending them
Among the various rumors which came
nv ears, there was one which attracted my a
tention. A young man it is said, had appeare
in Galiee, preaching with noble JUNCTION,
new law in the name of God who had ser
him. At first, was apprehensive that his d
sign was to stir up the people against the r
mans: but soon were my fears dispelled. j
sus of Nazareth spoke rather as friend
the Romans than Of the Jews
One day in passing the place of Siloe, whc
It there was great concourse of people, l
l. served, in the midst of the group, young m'
p leaning against tree, who was calmly addres
(. ing the multitude. was told that it was j
u sus This could have easily suspected,
e great was the difference between him and tho
d Who were listening to him. He appeared to-
70 about thirty years of age. His golden color
hair and beard gave to his appearance cele
tial aspect. Never had l seen sweeter
J. more serene countenance. What contra
K between him and his hearers, with their bla
N boards and tawny complexionsl Unwilling
- interrupt him by his presence, l continued II
- walk, but signiied to my Secretary to join
4 group and listen.
y Ny Secretary's name was Manlius. He "
IL the grandson Of the chief of the conspirate
10 who encamped in Etrussia, waiting for Catali
IN Manlius was an ancient inhabitant of judi
and we'll acquainted with the Hebrew languaI
It, He was devoted to me, and was worthy of l
rs confidence. ~ . ..li6
ae ~ On returning to the Pretorium | found Ma
40 40 lius. who related to me the words that Jes
"a - had pronounced at Siloe Never have | hea
% q in the Portico, or read in the works of the P
d, losophers, anything that can be compared
us the maxims Of Jesus. One of the rebelli.t