Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-30

control and in the Fhirteenth century set uR an establishment of their own- In 1888 Abbot Kupo of Staufen en- deavored to regain the sovereignty, Frederick of Austria and the Abbot of St. Gall, incensed at a defeat two years previously, once more essayed to conquer the ApPenzelleFs- Though by the troops under the soldier and the monk, they fought desperately. During the battle the Appenzel1 women appeared in the distance with their white chenises drawn over their clothes, and believing the mountain eers to be reinforced from the spirit land, the invaders took refuge in flight. This ended the attempt to conquer the men of the mountains.
 "St. Calls chief claim to distinc- ton is it's library, which contains a priceless collection of old manuscripts. To the abbey, in ancient days, princes and popes sent choice manuscripts; monks wrote out the sermons of the priests, and copied the writings of the fathers; some wrote the chronicles of their times, and gradually there were gathered here treasures of parchmepts and books, for in the thick darkness of mediaeval years St. Gall was one of the three great lights of learning and Christian influence which shone out on the gross ignorance Of the period. ranking with the monasteries
 
 Casino in the south of Europe.
 One of the most imposing panora- mas in all Europe presents itself to the traveller who will ascend Mt. St. Gall From the top of this mourn tain the view embraces ake Con- stance southern Germany, the Tyro- lean mountains and the Alps in Glarus and Bern- All the way up are vari- ous pastures with their low cf1alets, cheese n ly made and carried down the steep paths to they alleys. Mt Sentis is the goal for travellers who wish to take the whey cure.
 When the armies of Napoleon overran Switzerland in 17SS they found number of little democracies fourishing in the midst of oiigarchies born of the dark ages, and the purest public of St. Gall" Switzerland then consisted of 13 miniature states. Some were republics fighting among them selves. some disorderly aligarchies, some aristocracies. and one o two organization of a central government was Bonaparte's aim. The whole fa- bric of the Republic of St. Gall wes based upon the uprightness and nor ality of the citizens A man who was not religious could not hold office; they placed no dependence upon arm ies; they substituted understanding for guns: partisanship did not exist; ofiice- holding was compulsory, but of icials who made good were retainSd as long as their special fitness lasted. Lawyers were not permitted in court and written pleadings were unknown. Cases were tried by the judge per- sonally, settled in a few hours and with a minimum of expense Spend thrifts were placed under guardian ship; drinking debts could not be col 1ected: cheating was a crime. Their ancient rathheus still bears the in scription: The glory of God and the republic veal shall find protection in this house." When the French troops entered the people said: Leave us our ancient liberty, it is good enough for us" but the purpose of Napoleon was not to be baked. and on May 29, 179S, fcs the last time the burgomast ster and city officials marched in solemn pro- cession to the public square and an- nounced the end of their little re- public It's death was as simple and Unostentatious as had been it's whole existence"