The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-05-08


ing to see the Emperor, would not suffer him to
squeeze through and plant himself before him.
AT the moment when the Emperor was putting
on his cloak the individual, pushing Kommlssa-
ron torclbly aside, made his way to the front
rank Of the multitude. KommissaroH followed
him closely. Hardly had the assassin got near
the Emperor when drawing pistol from under
Death his oyercoat he levelled 1t at the EN-
pelor Komnissaroff. who had noticed the
movement. instantly caught him by the arm,
AID diVerting the pistol from its aim, caused 1t
TO discharge in the air In another moment the
assassin was arrested, and KommlssaroH, prey
to thousand anxieties, lost in the surglng crowd.
Thus was the valuable life of his Majesty sthe
Emperor saved. Es Imperial Majesty at once
drove to the Cathedral OF the Holy Mother Of
God OF Kasan. There he alighted to thank his
Nal er, who, through the agency of so humble
an instrument, had diverted the assassin's hand
from his Royal person. The news of the mur.
derous attempt rapidly spread through the
town. At first no one would credit the repott
The like OF 1t had not occurred in Russian his
tory, and people would not believe the current
1umOr But soon ali doubts were dispelled
The members ol the Councillof State, who had
Deen )ust holding a sitting in the Winter Palace,
were me first to express TO his Majesty the feel
lngs oil horror and Joy oCCasiOned by this over
poWerng event AT Z o'clock all generals. Off
GERS, and other persons having access at Court
assembled at the Winter Palace. In all this
assembly there was no one capable of account
ing Tor the treaCheTOus deed,o at all acquainted
with the person and character of the criminal
w hth MS hdltSlA tOuuGSCenueu 10 make llS an.
pearance among the gentlemen who were wait
ing TO pay MIN their respects, he was greeted
with indescribable enthusiasm. His Majesty
having addressed them IN few gracious words,
wished to see KommIssaroh The ewes of ali
were intently directed towards the young man.
He is OF middle size, and common in appear.
ance. The Emperor having expressed his
mOnarChial feeling COndescended 10 sipnirv IN
the young man tha, he had raised him to The
rank and dignity OF a nobleman. Many and
loud were the hurahs that resounded through
the hall upon this announcement of Imperial
favor.
After this al present repaired to the Preo
brasheusk Cathedral to attend Divine service.
and return their hparttelC thanks TO the Al
mighty for the preservation of the beloved Gar.
In the evening The town was illuminated. An
immense concGnrse of people thronged round
the Palace. All were delighted 10 learn that
God had preserved tne NC 6f thelp llberat9r
the life OF him whose rule and wisdom are 90
mdls pensably required tor developing the new
principles of our civil administration, consoli-
dating the integrity OF the empire, and securing
q feIlcitous future to our race. Henceorth the
name OF KomnissaIoff will be one familiar TO
all Russians. From generation to generation it
Will be handed down o the latest posterity The
Russian nobility abourds in illustrious families
who have deserved we'll of their country. Their
number has now been increased by one whose
tounder-himselI emanCipated by Alexander II -
preserved Tor the benefit OF all Russia the life of
mis- hberatOT,"
From similar notice in The Northern Posi-
the Home Office organ, perceive that the En-.
peror, at the moment OF the attempt, was con-
yersing with Duke Nicholas, Of Leuchtenberg,
and Princess Mary, OF Baden. On his return
from the church, his Majesty received Che con-
gratulations OF the Empress and his entire
family, aud soon after repaired agaia to the
hasan Catho dral, accompanied by the Empress,
his children, his brothers, and all his male and
female relatives. While his Majesty was per.
forming his deyotions, the high dignitares The
generals, and civil and military officers Assem-.
N hn
the churches of the capital were crowded bv the
loyal and devout subjects of the Gear,
Private intelligence has been received here
that the wouldbe assassin is q Russian n )ble-
man, about twenty years of age who like so
many others OF his class has been ruined in con.
sequence OF the emancipation of the peasantry.