Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-01
KING JOHN SAXONY.

Fan Ut SaXony, ana the Prl0ce caroline OF
Parma. The Saxon dynasty is one of the old
a.. reigning families of Europe. At the begin
,,, If the tenth century it gave an Emperor
>, Germany, aud subsequently spread into
numerous branches. The royal house of Saxo-
~ b.Iougs TO the younger or Albertine line,
shs the elder er Ernsstiog line is now repre-
,.nrea by several merely ducal families Of Ger
Lany.
Th- late kng was born on the 18th of De-
,.nD,r 1901. In early life be manifested a
,,.,,on for literary pursuits, being especially
rsar>rd in tho literature of Italy. While still a
r.nh he prepared credtable metrical trans-
anon Of the ti.st ten cantos of Dantes Inferno.
la subsequently completed translation Of the
rn,ire Divlna Commedia, which was published
n I,ninsic 10 three volumes, l839-lS49, under
The nom de plume of "Philalethes. .
This literary performance has been regarded
* competeut critics as the best translation of
~, Divine Comedy that has ever appeared 10
,hc German language For several years past
a., has been at work upon a translation Of
Shaksr,are, aud OF the modern British and
American poets, but by his express direction
none Of those works were to be given to the pub
nc until after his death From the year 1924
he acted as President Of the Society of Anti
ouariaps of Saxony, and in 1928 presided
over the German Historical and Antiquarian
>r.c,y. His culture extended also into the
domain of art, and he was one of the best critics
10 tnlt department in Germany.
Early in life he also entered upon political
career becoming at the age of 20 an attache of
the Ministry of Finance at Dresden. 1t this
iy!! Of labor he attained the highest position,
retiring from the head OF the department in
1871. 10 assume the command of the National
t:lali As Prince of the blood royal he oc-
c.p,d the foremost place 10 the upper cham
bet o the Saxony Parliament, in which body
he eyiuced much ability.
90 the 9th Of August, 1865. he assembled the
trone as successor to his brother King Fred
-rick Augustus Ii. On his ascension he adopt
4 policy hostile to the Western Powers OF
Europe in regard to the affairs of the East, and
:4enttied bins eff with the lesser German States,
acting 10 conjunction with Austria, and 10 op.
lo.ityn to all schemes Of national reform and
Gaman unity Subsequently,, however, he ap-
vowed and authorized some very wise ameliora-
iol> III the internal government OF his king
l.m.
lpJune, 1866, during the struggle between
Prussia on the one side and Austria and the
Q:hcr South German States.on the other, his
ttIrtory was invaded by the Prusslans. he
Vas unable to make any stand against the ln-
ga:rr> and on October 2lst of the same year
tie King signed treaty by which he agreed to
pay Prussia an indemnity of ST, 500, 900, and to
ctdc the only fortress which be possessed
nmegDable Koeigstein Kings Rock). Plac-
el thus at the mercy Of Prussia, Saxony soon
a!cr entered the North German Confederation
10 th" army of which it contributed force OF
about . 900 men.
Inc Saxon troops took an active part In the
var against France, 1870 II, under the leader
>hip Of the Crown Prince, who now ascends the
throne When the tide Of war turned so strong
iy in Iavor of Germany that the King of BGva-
lia was led to propose the consolidation of al!
the German States and the elevation of the
Prussiau King TO the imperial dignity, King
John did not attempt to create reaction, but
m December 9, 1870, sgDifed his acquiesceDce
IN the project. On November 81, 1922, the
Ate Kiug married the Princess Amelia Augusta
4Myhter of King Maximilian l, OF Bavaria.
lac Crown Prince Frederick Augustus AL
II, Duke OF Saxony aud heir apparent, who
2gS succeeds his father on the throne, was
'orn on april %, 1923, and in 1858 was mar
lied to daughter OF Gustavus Vasa He led
lr Saxon contingent 10 the recent war against
tancc, his troops taking part in the operations
which reduced Paris. On the occasion of their
irumphal entry into Dresden. after the war,
Jvy H. 1871, it was announced that the EN-
lcror William had made their commander a
1,id marshal of the Empire. Soon after the
2ar ot Russia also commended his gallantry
y ycorierrlng upon him the honorary title of
lr,d marshal.
COMFORT FOR LoAFERs. = From the Wash
.as;on Star, October 80 This morning Po-
iccmau Dyson, Of the Sixth precinct, reported
10 tic station that there was "a lamp-post on
1rr on the corner of Seventh and | streets.
Lieut., Eck'otf, alter critical inspection Of the
eonp!alnaat to ascertain if he was not drunk,
asked him what he meant, when turning about
lie rptc>cnted to the gaze Of bis questloner a
streak Of Sinscd overcoat extending from collar
"tn; while at the same time series OF
>4llrnlS OF his person with a rueful counte-
Lance, convinced those present that he had been
H0conorably warmed up. Lieut. Ecklotf
viii others proceeded to the place indicated,
aai iOuud the iron lamp post nearly red hot.
W! iurthcr Investigation it was discovered that
hole had beed drilled through one side to
,.@ interior, aud looking through this blaze
q hre was seen rushing up through the hollow
2r oi the post with a buzzing sound At
aeNet 10 the lamp post was lettet box, which
"a> aI,o quite hot. 1t appears that the uuder.
sf"qa4 JOINT at the foot of the post had sprung
,."aA from the carclessness of the laborers 10
.t:ssIng on the street Improvement, and that
"s SaS escaping through the post had, by
>lle means, become ignted, possibly by some
ooaser lighting his pipe by striking match
~ The post. Policeman Dyson says that after
~. ~ sH' slnged leaning up against it, his curosi-
! isl HIN to keep an eye on others, aud he
''4 'he satisfaction of seeing several men ap-
,, ,,3ach the post for comfortable lean or talk
j s"a suddenly dance about and snap their fn-
.'.>h ..a> with pam. One inebriated individual on
Way. ,''!ns It jumped about twice his length and
/ Ncau'ong into the gutter.
sb,, sbSoNEboDY iu Georgia Court "applauded, ,"
&, fySupou the Judge 1--WE quote from the Grif
,,,, 'r~SJ Indignantly remarked: Now, dry
f. , np; will let you know this is no meeting
] >r,H HfA''eratng Your enthusiasm; this cour,
l-,h " respected at the risk of outraging the
IN ~ v'''nuandmeut to the constitution, and il
| lumbp Ipeu Your Hy-trap or pat a. pat with them