The Massachusetts Spy, And Worcester County Advertiser

Mysterious Story. A most singular occurrence took place about a fortnight ago at Sarreguemines. A rich and pious lady, being at church, joined in the service with remarkable fervor. Upon rising from her knees, she found behind her a letter which announced that St. Peter would sup with her that evening, and bring news from her husband, who had died a short time before. A sumptuous repast was prepared, and in the evening a knock was heard at the door. A robust man, having a long beard, and a large iron key hanging by his side, entered and saluted her with a benignant air. The apostle related to her many glorious things respecting the other world, and dwelt particularly upon the felicity enjoyed by her late husband. At length they sat down to table, and the servant girl was ordered to carry the dishes to the door and leave them there, from whence the lady fetched them and placed them on the table. The servant on her side, had an apostle in the person of a stout gendarme, who came to pay her an evening visit. Surprised at seeing so much bustle in the kitchen, he inquired the cause. "We have a stranger come to supper," said the servant, "who has a very singular appearance. He has a long beard, but I only caught a glimpse of him, for my mistress forbids me to enter the room." The gendarme followed the servant to the door, which he rushed open and went in. "Who are you, Sir," said he abruptly, "and where is your passport?" "The Saints," replied the stranger, "have no need of a passport; I am St. Peter, and here is my key." The gendarme withdrew, but went out and communicated the adventure to his brigadier. The latter took several men with himself in the lady's house. Shortly after, there was another knock at the door. It was opened, and four other apostles entered. The gendarmes immediately seized them, as well as St. Peter, and upon searching them, found they had concealed under their clothes, daggers, knives, pistols, keys, and whistles. All the Saints were handcuffed and taken to Metz, where they were committed to prison to take their trial.—French paper.