New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-02-23

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dashed at the king and threw his lanes at
him, which would Inevitably have pierced
his breast had not Mr.. Bell interposed his
own body, thus sacrificing his life for the
man to whose services he had devoted him
self This Mr.. Bell, after leading hunters
life on the banks, and in the vicinity Of the
blue Nile, had strayed, during the course OF
his adventurous life to the wllde OF Apys-
sinia, where he became acquainted win
| Theodore in the year 1854 One OF those
extraordinary attachments which battle all
theories seems to have sprung up between
The two men, and 1t is owing to this TACT
that Theodore knows as much as he does Of
European affairs, and gained 0 knowledge
immeasurably beyond any acquaintance we
NAV have Of the internal institutions or
character OF bis own country. The feeling
with which Bell regarded this enigmatical
compound OF tyranny ard generosity,
cruelty and kindness, was sort of hero
Wofship. At night he lay down before the
| door Of his royal master like dog, and
Theodore ever appreciated the truthful
ness and devotion Of his faithful friend.
One anecdote may serve to illustrate the
| bond between the two in striking man
ner. Bell had demanded justice from the
/ king for some man who had been wronged
/ by the likaouent or judges, and remem-
i beriug an ancient custom in Abyssinia, he
/ haunted on horseback, fully armed with
smear and sword, and presented himself be-
/ fore the king, who was seated at the open
| ing of bis tent surrounded by his mobiles
and chieftains. Bell Immediately launched
| into q speech full of the most bitter re-
breaches and castang truth, repr0vsng him
for his tyraEny and cruelty, and held him
up before the assembled mobiles as an ex.
ample to take warning by. Theodore re-
NAMED silent. In the evening when he
and Bell were about to seat themselves at
Supper, the king arose and left the tent
without speaking in a few minutes be
again returned, bearing large stone
round bis neck, and FRUSTRATED himself be-
fore his friend. According to the ancient
laws Of thecountry he owed this PREPARATION
to the man he had wronged, and he wished
to prove that he was not emily prepared to
enforce the laws, but also to submit to
them himself. BelIsprang up with tears In
bis eyes, and implored him never TO forget
the dignity and respect be owed himself
again, and the two were greater friends
than ever. Bell held the office Of likaman-
kua, one Of the four officers who wear the
though this post entails neither property
II Is eagerly sought after by the ehivalrous
Abyssinians.
When Theodore had once succeeded in
snbdning the various chieftains and rebels
against his authority, he began to institute
series Of reforms which, had be lived in
another country and in other times, would
have gained him reputation as great as
that Of Frederick, or Peter the Great.
4 Aanow1troS ~, HE fInon ha faetaso1 kho4 II,
could reconstruct the ancient Ethiopian
empire from the traditions and history
which had been handed down from father
to son, and reestsblish the ancient king
dom in all its pristine glory, without haY-
ing recourse 10 strange and foreign ele-
ments. After the war In 1856 he published
proclamation calling upon every one TO
lay down his arms, and return to the oeeupa-
ton of bis fathers. The command was en-
forced with DraconiaR severity, and things
were made possible that could never have
been accomplished elsewhere. For in
stance: aa asR xg aaho
The inhabitants Of Tishba, an incorrigi-
ble.Taee Of robbers and banditti, assembled
one day, armed to the teeth. and demanded
Theodore's permission TO follow the occu-
patton Of their fathers. M @ 5al
aAnd what is this occupationl" asked the
king. q
HIGHWAY robbery And this our oecu-
patton has been sanctioned and licensed by
King David the Great was the naive and
bOasiing answer.
q Hearkgnlp said Theodore, G that is q
dangerous occupation; should strongly
advise You 10 choose some other one.
Settle down IN the plains Of Lamghe. /,
myself will furnish you with cattle and
Rlnws. Behave me chat Will be more to
wear advantage
But be spoke ii vain; hlghwaymen they
were, and highwa ymen they Intended 10 re-
main. Thaeo ere NJ Eeared 10 give way 10
+ Their wishes, and dismissed them. Proud
I and elfsaiisied At their having inundated
/ he king, aa they thought they went their
/ va, bus we're not little astsalahed % fad
fhat II there was . Law Of King David's
sRelioniBK their occupation Of robbery,
there was allo another one still older Of
I Sine Lali ela1a enjoining the destruction
uK all haaaItf ard robbers, and this law
/ Was nmsaihtsly enfoHced By q squadron Of
dSFsiFy which Saers lad sent sher
/ th1aE. @A~ w s@a issee Aae aalGT 4huu
RE court Of iasEIee comb ted Of twelve
/ llllaenent, Or jua zen IA whose hands the
/ power Of pn0neuneiug aeutenoe was vested.
1 ead Has Supposed 70 serve Is q balance
Ne ast llls royal power. pheBtate Of fhsae
c5eA mag ensly be finnzined from The
l9lloNln lat Eik Aago had received 4
pot Of honey freH tho pfosecuto r, and a
donkey trem ne defendant in whose favor
ne lAdge nalpEally pronounced seatenee.
o. ap1aaaenteR comp lalning, the Judge
very c0Bllg exglasnlea 9
What can you exbecig The donkey
kigkeh your PCT Of honey to atoms ~ ~
4 ~ order 70 deprive these people 81 tie
p9sFef II passing 81 cAangeable, de6nite
verdict WisAQut violating tie Constitution,
Ahea1Qre hit upon e very cunning idea
l3a laid case before them II which he vas
tesaonally Interested, ana evi1ently ID he
Wfeng On hle demauding what shA law
deefded, hey haias
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: can have no vctlu "a ilss fnatsery'
He ie16 hen at shoir word audsin.
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4 1e land 70 whom 81 ire disconnected
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