, 1863-04-30
A Singular Prediction.

"Periect."
"Do you think her equal to a political intrigued"
"Why, there Is some fncsSe ID her eyes, and in
the expression Of her face but there Is want Of
management resolution, Of fertility in expedents"
"What think you Of the brilliant Count de P.r
II Is but two weeks since he arrived at court and
already all the females in Vienna are distractedly
in love with him. 1t is seldom that we find so
much grace and noble bearing united to so much
knowledge and such profound learning. It Is the
emperOr's wish to marry him here, and attach him
to his court. predict for him high destiny"
"Ihave as yet but glanced at him. He has every
external advantage, but"
"Nay do not apply your system to him hastily"
any Judgment Is founded on observation alone |;
and, as yet have not examined him so attentively
as to enable me to pronounce decided opinion
upon him; but o fair exterior Is not always an
Indication Of good or great qualities"
"As for that give him up to your scrutiny.
Analyze his features feel again and again the pro-
tuberance Of his brain, and am satisfied you will
be convinced with me, that never was there 30 fair
4 soul lodged in so perfect body"
Perhaps"
This conversation took place in the midst Of
ball given at Vienna by Prince Metternich. There
was assembled all that the court Of Austria could
display Of the most iustrious and distinguished,
as well by birth as by fortune All the ambassa-
dOrs from the different European courts; all the
grand officers Of the crown, decorated with rib
bons, covered with rich embrOideries, and glitter
ing with diamonds; crowd Of charming females,
the beautiful and the young, sparkling with pre-
cious stones and arrayed with the greatest elegance
Amid this throng Of high persouages, one OF the
most distinguished was the beautiful Princess Of
c., by whom Metternich hoped to gain the favor
Of the Emperor Alexander; and yet more cOnspi-
cuOus was the young Count de p, whose noble
birth, brilliant exterior and amabe qualities had
IN so short a time, captivated oil the rank OF
Vienna. The count had left fine estate, situated
at the extremity of Bohemia, and appeared for the
rst time at the court Of Francis, to whom he came
to render homage as his sovereign: Metternich
had been peculiarly struck with him.
The first Of these speakers, although his years
exceeded fifty, had all the vigOr and confidence Of
youth. His forehead, already bald, was high and
open, and his marked and decided features gave
evidence Of bis habits Of thought and observation.
The other was man Of about forty years Of age.
whose efIeminate exterior, nevertheless abounded
In beauties Ahigh forehead, a well-shaped nose,
large blue eyes, and pleasing mouth, whose smile
came frequently and at will, composed his conn-
tenance Above the comm0nplaees Of the world,
he was easy aud afIable in his manners master Of
himself under all circumstances, he knew how to
participate in the follies and dissipation Of the
great but always with the disposition and ability
to profit by them.
This was the celebrated DR.. Gall, the illustrious
physiologst the other Prince Metternich, prime
minister Of the Emperor Of Austria.
According TO his usual habit, the prince, In the
middle Of the ete, retired to the privacy Of bis own
cabinet, to resume for q few moments bis labors.
Gall remained alone, and struck with the interest
which Mettefnich, as well as those around him,
eyinced In the young Count de p, endeavored to
observe him, with fixed attention, during the rest
Of the evening.
As the count had just finished o waltz with the
fascinating Princess dc s., during which the crowd
had gathered round to admire the delicacy and
grace Of his motions and the elegance Of his man.
ners. the prince who had returned to the apart
ment, and had placed himself behind Gall, struck
him lightly upon the shoulder.
"Well," said be, " have you examined him, and
arrived at the conclusion that the count perfect
being1" --..--
Without replying, Gall withdrew the prince
from the circle, and, when they were alone,
"Your perfect being prince" be said in solemn
manner, /" Is but profound villain"
"By Saint Maryl DOCTOR" said MetteFnich,
laughing. "y0u jest. am more convinced than
ever was before that your system is false"
"You shall not hear," replied Gall, the reasons
which have formed this opinion; but wait, and
Several years afterward, the discovery Of crime,
horrible and unheard Of, gave shock to the In
habitants Of Germany. The perpetrator Of this
crime was brought before the high court Of justice
and condemned to be degruded from his titles and
dgnities. and aftefward 10 be beheaded, which
sentence was duly executed. The criminal was the
brilliant Count de p.
Two months after the ball giveh by Prince Met
ternich, and where we first found the Count de p,
this young noble married the heress Of one Of the
most illustrious houses In Hungary. Young and
beautiful, she had but appeared at court when the
emperor disposed Of her hand with her full consent
Il Is true for she had not seen the count without
feeling for him that strong sentiment with which
be inspired all females at first sight Immediately
after their marriage, the count withdrew 10 dis
taHt estate, wishing, as be said to enjoy in retire.
ment, and without cotstraint, the happiness which
he found in his new state. The three first years Of
their marriage were happy, the charms Of which
were augmented by the birth Of two children.
The count lived in complete retirement, neither
visiting his friends and relations, nor receiving
single visitor in the interior Of his chateau. The
countess, without having any III treatment to com
plain Of began 10 iud her husband cold, stern and
reserved. Often gloomy cloud obscured his brow,
and although he never uttered harsh word, or
chastised bis vassas they avoided his presence and
trembled merely at his look. Heappeared to have
but one pleasure, and that was in the chase In
oil seasons Of the year be delivered himself up to
Il with an ardor always equal and unwearied. He
preferred In general, 10 hunt the deer and as often
as possible those Of which the pursuit was attended
with difficulty and peril. His object did not ap-
pear to be attained when the animal was killed at
one blow; heendeavored merely to wound II, when
be took pleasure in delivering L up to the fury Of
his dogs, and In calculating the duration Of It's
agonies. ltwas only when the struggle wat long,
and the death-agony prolonged and loud, that a
singular smile unwrinkled bis brow, and disposed
him TO view with favor those who accompanied
him. II the day pSssed without furnishing one Of
thaae afprfacles he ortlared combat IN be oDened