The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-04-09
TIE PYRANID OF BAYONETS.

The officers, as We'll as snb-otfcrrs Of the Rus
sian horse guards, ate subjected 10 a rigorous
discipline, are required TO execute, on horse
back, all the maaGGy ycFS Of a theatrical faupslli-
an.
One day an officer Of The Laocer guard was
iRs 1RRs. ihif,iR e lad performed ali bis eve Grand
the most satisfactory way, until, wherisd a. -,
gallop, lie was suddenly ordered to t,, SSg Sgt
horse proved FESTIVE, and refused 10 obey either
bridle, or spur.
The command was repeated in thunder voice,
and the officer renewed his efforts 10 make the
horse obey it, but without effect, for the frry
animal continued to pfance about in defiance of
bis rider, who was nevertheless an excellent
horspman.
The rage OF the Grand Duke had vented Il
self in furious ,uprecationS, and all trembled
/ for the consequences. "Hali." he exclaimed,
and ordered a pyramid Of twelve muskets with
! fixed bayonets 10 be erected. The order W as
instantly obeyed.
| The officer, who had by this time subdued
the restiveness OF bis horse was ordered TO leap
the pyramId-and The spirited animal bore his
rider safely over it.
Without an interval of delay, the officer was
commanded to repeat the fearful leap, and 10
The amazement Of all present, the noble horse
and rider stood N safety on the other side OF the
pyramid.
The Grand Duke, exasperated at finding him
sell thus lhwarf in his bagbarous purpose, re-
peated the order third time. A general who
happened to be present, now stepped forward
and interceded foe the pardon of The officer,
obs, wing tbatthe horse was exhausted, and that
the enforcement Of the order would be 10 doom
both the horse and rider to horrible death
This humane remonstrance was not only
disregarded, but was punished with the immedi-
ate arrest OF the general who had thus presumed
! 10 rebel
The word of command was given, and the
rider for the third lime cleared the glittering
/ bayonets.
| Rendered furious by these repeated dIsappont-
menis, the Grand Duke exclaimed for the cr,,,rfn
! time, ''To IT, IT, .rit ABOUT Forward - The
command was obeyed, and for the fourth time
the horse ieapt the pyramid, and then, with his
rider, dropped down exhausted. The officer
extricated himself from the saddle, and rose un-
hurt. but the horse had both his fore legs broken
The countenance of the officer was deadly
pale, his eyes started widely, and his knees
shook under him.
A deadly silence prevailed as he advanced tc
the Grand Duke, and laying hs sword at hI:
highness's feet, thanked him in ialterlng
voice for the honor he had enjoyed in The
Emperor's service.
s'T take your sword" said the Grand Duke
gloomily, eand are you not aware Of what may
be the consequence of this undutiful conduc
toward me %
The officer was sent to the guard house. HI
subsequently, disappeared and no trace of hin
could be discovered.
t The Gene took place at ST Petersburg, ant
the facts are proved by The evidence Of credita
bic eye witnesses.
"A few DAYS since, schoo-teacher names
j Cramer near Berlin, Alabama, attempted to chas
tise one of his pupils, lad twelve years of age
named Collins, when the latter drew knife an
stabbed him TO the heart. The young murdere
made his escape.
: G5-Says Dick to Joe, ''did you attend churc