The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1871-10-07
NUMBER 35,

time. TO anger succeeded establishment and
admiration. Perceiving that the Gar faint.
ly smiled, Pirnetti addressed him
Your Majesty will pardon me. 1t was
by the performance of this trick that l was
desirous Of making my first appearance be-
fore you. But know how precious truth
Is at court it is at least necessary that your
watch should tell it to you, sire. II you
consult it now, you will find that it MAJ ks
the real time"
The Car again drew forth his watch-it
pointed to few minutes past eight; the
same reflection had taken place in all the
watches Of those present, and in the clocks
Of the palace. This exploit was followed by
Others equally amusing and surprising. at
the close of the performances, the Gar, after
having comp!imented Prnetti, brought back
to his remembrance that in the course of the
evenings ADJUSTMENTS he had declared that
he could penetrate everywhere.
Yes, sire, everywhere ~ replied the cong
jurer, with modest assurance.
What" exclaimed the Gar, "could you
penetrate even into this palace, were | to
order all the doors to be closed and guarded?1
Into this palace, sire. or even into the
apartment Of your Majesty, quite as easily
as l should enter into my own house," said
Pirnetti.
tomorrow | shall have ready iIY Oy closet
the price of this evenings amusements-one
thousand rubles. Come and get them. But
forewarn you that the doors shall be closed
and carefully guarded"
To MORROW at midday l shall have the
honor Of presenting myself before your Maj
esty," replied Pirnetti, who bowed and with
drew.
The gentlemen of the household followed
the conjurer to make sure that he quilted
/ the palace they accompanied him TO his
! lodgings, and number of police surrounded
! the dwelling from the moment be entered it,
/ The palace was instantly closed, with posi-
tive orders not to suffer. under any pretext
whatever, any one to enter, were he prince
or valet, until the Gar himself should COM
mand the doors to be opened. These orders
were strictly enforced. confidential persons
| having watched their execution. The exte~
/ ror openings to the palace were guarded by
( the soidiery. All the approaches TO the i'm
perial apartments were protected by high
cigntares, whom a simple professor Of the
! art of legerdemain possessed no means of
bribing. In short, for greater security, all
the keys had been carried into the imperial
cabinet. a few moments previous to the
hour affixed for Pirnettl's interview with the
Gar, the chamberlain on service brought to
his majesty a dispatch which messenger
had handed him through an opening in the
door. 1t was reported from the Minister of
Police that Piruetti had not left home.
Aha he has found out the undertaking
is impracticable, and he has abandoned -
observed the Gar, with a smile.
Twelve O'Clock sounded. While the last
stroke yet reverberated, the door which com-
municated from the bedroom of the Gar to
the cabinet opened. and PHnetti appeared.
p l,o.l ,la Of
brow darkened, and, after momeDtary ST.
lence, he said "Are you aware that you
may become very dangerous individualW
''Yes, SIR" he replied bat an. only an
humble conjuTer, with no ambition save that
of amusing your Majesty"
Here" said the Gar. care the thousand
rubles for last night, and thousand for this
days visit"
Piruetti, N offering his thanks, was inter-
rupted by the Gar, who, with thoughtful
air inquired of him, DO you count on yet
remaining scme time in St. Petersburg 2"
Sire" he replied. Il intend setting off
this week. unless your Majesty orders a
prolongation of my sojSurn."
NO" hastily observed the Gar, sit is not
my intention to detain you; and. moreover" !"
continued he. with smile. Il should vaiuly
endeavor to keep you against your will. You
know how TO leave ST. Petersburg as Cas "
as you found your way into this palace"
Il could do so, sire,' said Piruetti; "but
far from wishing to quit St. Petersburg
stealthily or mysteriously, am desirous Of
quitting it in the most pubGc manner possible
by giving to the inhabitants Of your capital
striking example Of my magical powers"
Pirnetti could not leave like an ordinary
mortal; it was necessary that he should
crown his success in the Russian Capital by
something surprising his previous efforts (;
therefore, on the evening preceding the day
fixed for his departure he announced that he
should leave ST. Petersburg the following
day at 10 O'Clock in the morning, and that
he should quit by all the city gates at the
same momentl Public curiosity was excited
to the highest degree by this announcement.
St. Petersburg at that Time had fifteen gates,
which were encompassed by a multitude
eager to witness this marvellous departure.
The spectators at these various gates all
declared that at 10 O'Clock precisely Pirnet-
ii, whom they all perfectly recognized, pass
ed through. "He walked at a slow pace
and with head erect, in order to be better
seen." they said I; "and he bade us adieu in
clear and audible voice" These uDani~
nous testimonies were confirmed by the
written declaration of the officers placed at
every gate to inspect the passports of tTave!S
ers. The inscription Of Pirnetti's passports
was inscribed IL the fifteen registers. Where
is the wizard. whether coming from the
North or Duth. who could in these degen-
crate days perform so astonishing an exploit?
a WAR INcIDENT.-The latest singular
coincide" is related by a New York paper.
Just after the battle of Winchester. Fede-
raj and Confederate soldier lay side by side
one from Pennsylvania aud the other from
Virginia. The soon became warm friends.
but finally got well and separated, and never
heard of one another afterwards. Eight
years have now passed since the separation.
which was very affectionate, and each re-
garCled the other as dead. Lately the Penn
sylvania soldierIsiopped at Louisville hotel.
and, while seated IN ihe sitting room entered
into conversation with 2 gentleman, and soon
learned that his new acquaintance was the