Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-12-25

spread n glow of pleasure, which had been nh
sent for years, we will omit to mention, and At
once approach the conclusion.
CHAPTER III.
1t is the morning of the thirtieth day SIM,
the introduction of our narrative, and We must
now hasten to the palace of the Sovereign of
Bagdad, and enter the council chamber. II was
a magnificent room of Senlicircular form. The
floor was of milk white marble; the walls were
covered with the richest h~angings of silk and
purple; and from magnificent skylights Of "a.
riouSly coloured glass, tints of gold and scarlet,
with many a brilliant hue, were cast over the
apartment In the centre of the semicircuIar
area stood a throne, made of gold and ivory Gu.
riouSly wrought or carved, aud inlaid with pre-.
cious gems. 1t was elevated four feet above tls
floor upon a form covered with the most splen.
did Stutfs which India could afford. Around
and behind it, in dazzling array, stood the ba.
ShawS, the emirs, and other chief officers of the
kingdom, and the space in front and below was
filed with anxious appellants to the Justice Of
the caliph. These had been assembled about
an half hour, during which perfect silence had
been observed, when the Commander of the
faithful" entered. AT his appearance all bowed
down, and remained thus until he had mounted
his throne. His dress was rich beyond descrip.
ton. His turban was of white figured satin,
-andin front hung a jewelcdA crescent composed
of alternate rows of rubies, emeralds, and pearls
a sash of scarlet taffeta passed over his right
shoulder, and meeting upon the left side of his
body, supported a sabre whose naked blade
shone like FURNISHED silver, and whose hilt gilt.
tered with diamonds. His robe was of dark
blue silk, inwoyen with gold and silver braid,
and ornamented with gems arranged in tasteful
fgnres. His loose flowing sleeves were bound
down at the wrists by sparkling bracelets; and
his sandals wer fabricated from cloth Of gold
AS soon as he was seated, the whole assembly
exclaimed, "Long may Allah bless our Soyer-
eign," and then one by one all passed 10 the
foot of theithrone and Frustrated themselyeS.b be
fore him.
The caliph having received the homage OF
those present, commenced the hearing OF Their
cases. Many an injured one went away rejolc'
ing, and many n wronger was given oyer TO
summary punishment. After two hours had
been spent in dealing out justice, and numerous
ordinary causes had been disposed of, one oil a
somewhat singular nature was brought forward.
Three men were summoned before the caliphOy
name, and each one advanced, touched the foot.
stool of his monarch with his forehead, and
then stood with downcast countenance, anxious
ly awaiting the result They were all about the
same age, but this was the only point oil re,
.semblancc. One was arrayed in CANDY ana
costly apparel, and the flushed fullneSS OF his
cheek, with the dull, meaningless cxprcsSiOnoil
his eyes, betokened the debauchec. The second
was dressed plainly but neatly, and his whole
appearance spoke temperance and health. Inc
third was clothed in mere rags, which, as wen
as his hands and face. wore covered with hII.
lie was, IN short the personification of wretch
edness. 1t Is almost needless, now, to tell my
readers that these three are our former acqualn-
tances, Amrad, Bahia, aud Mustapha. In silence
stood for some moments, unaccusing, nnGon'
sclous OF their accuserS. The voice Of the cahPn
tirst= broke the stiffness. "You have been OF
'dered before me-" said he, addressing the won
dering trio, mot to account for any injury III
ficted upon q fellow subject, or to receive pun
lshment for having infringed any law OF your
country, but to explain certain circumstance
connected with each of you, which have acc,
dent9lly received our particular observation. aga
seem singular and worthy Of explanation
then directing his speech to Amrad, he SAD,
from you, Ainrad Mnldilla, we will first heGF
an explanation of certain affairs which are oeth
mysterious and pleasing. About a month eSo
you Suddenly deserted the rude hut IN winch
you then resided, abandoned your occupato"
as cOhbler, and purchasing a new home pun,
sued an Independent life. Siuce that time, you
have had money in. abundance, and have FPe"'
your days in visiting and relieving the poor
Inc manner of this change is, no doubt, In'e
estng, and We will now receive it"
" WI! ever be my JOY, sire" said ann,
"to contribute to your qualification; and as an
assured that my,narratye will not only ag9tu
you interest, but also the knowledge that AHan
is among your subjects, ever rewardinS th9 g.
who cont1de in him, I eagerly commence. ""
the first evening of the month which has JUS
passed. j stood, with feelings of unutterapm;s
anguish, upon the ground floor of my pltlaos
dwelling. had been out all day earnestly e".
deavoring to earn bread for my furnishing
family, and had been compelled to return ~
poverty-stricken as Ihad set out. Only thO~
in my own situation can realize my emotions
For myself | cared NOT, but there was my WIZ viz,
up and crying to me for food. Of which they
had tasted none for thirty-six hours, yet MAJ
nought to give. ! said not a word, could no.
speak; my misery was too great for nltcransI
While yet stood in SPECIFICS agony, efsa
bad passed my lips, a knock was m?SS
at the door, and l snrlnp to 1t With the sNtN