Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-11-29
WEDNESDAY,. NOVEMBER %, 1926.
D,ot6 If Muynt "A Memoir has been rub

Death of Muwaf-A Memoir has been pub
lished in Paris, on the events which preceded
the death Of Joachim lst King OF the Two Sir
cilies-by Francischetli, ex- general in the Nea-
politan service, anc formerly his companion IN
arms. This work is reviewed in one OF our last
French papers, from which we make the follow
ing translation: M Z. Daily .4do.
Murat, dethroned, and fugitive on the coas.
Of Provence, formed The project, about the end
or August, 1915, Of taking refuge in Corsica,
and rene wing the adventures OF King Theodore
He FIRST chartered merchant vessel, and en-
barked his equippage under guard oil his three
aids de camp Rose,ti, Rocca Romano, and DO
nafeux with whom be trusted the sum oil two
hundred thousand francs: the slender remains
of his fortune. He himself embarked, to re-
Join them at sea; bu; they were separated only
a little distance, when he saw them tack the
vessel, aud make off with great speed. Thus
betrayed and abandoned, he was Obliged to re-
.,urn to the shore. On landing, he turned into
the country, aud followed at hazard path,
which conducted him 10 the Louise ofa peasant
who had concealed him for several days in q
hole dug into he earth, and covered with
branc hes and leaves OF trees. He was now plac
ed in retreat formed between the wall and
hen roost, where the peasant placed the de-
throned king, out Of the reach Of his pursuers
After short time, becoming weary OF so dis
tressing condition, he formed the resolution
of presenting himself in hsherman's bark in
the route OF the post boat, which leaves Toulon
for Corsica every Thursday. Three officers of
marine, Messrs. Langlade, Donnadieu and
Blanchard, affected at his misiortunes, devoted
themselves TO him, and assisted him off to sea;
but disappointed by severe storm, Murat
came near perishing before he could be got on
board the post boat, where he was admitted un-
der the name Of Campo Mele.
He landed privately at Bastia, and directed
his course towards the village OF Vescovato, the
residence Of Gen. Francescheti, who had serv-
ed i'm his guard There, says the author, in his
own words, son the 18th of Aug. the day Of ST.
Louis, was told, about noon, that stranger
was at my door, asking hospitality, and admit
ted him Immediately. A man presented HIM
self. wrapped in cloak, with his head thrust
into black silk cap. He had thick beard.
wore panialoons, CATERS and shoes like COM
mon soldier, and appeared 10 DE excessively Ia
tigued What was my surprise, when, under
this rude disguise, | recognised king Joachim.
lately prince in the midst Of his power! ] ut.
tered cry and fell al his feet"
On the news OF his arrival, Corsican soldiers
who had been in his guard, Immediately assem-
bled. When he had 200 men at his command,
the idea struck him Of taking possession OF
Corsica: and he began TO prepare tor the nomi-
nation OF provincial government In this,
however. she was unsuccessful; although he
made kind of triumphai march to Ajaccio
where he was in danger OF his life. He was
disappointed in his reception with the friends
of his wife; and Ramolino, on whom ne had the
wear before bestowed 10000 francs al Naples,
now threatened him with death II ne approach
ed the Buonaparte house.
Alter such encouragement, Murat directed
all his attention towards the Kingdom of Ma
ples. which he thought he might be able to re-
conquer, although perhaps more desperate en-
terprisc was never undertaken. The state OF
Europe was peculiarly unfortunate Tor him; and
his only wealth consisted Of a diamond orpa-
ment for his hat intended for parade days,
diamond epaulette, and about ten thousand
francs The first was given 10 The chief OF the
Poll battalion, as security for 10000 francs,
which he promised To procure tor The use oil the
expedition. The epaulette had been presented
by Murat 10 Franceschetti's family; but they
insisted on picking out and returning to him
the diamonds. Six barks, i'll armed and no. HI
for sea, were collected, and manned with $50
soldiers and marines; and with this little band
Murat dreamed of taking Naples, even with
out waiting the return Of spy he had sent to
learn the situation OF the country.
His biographer thinks the two brothers NAM
ed Carabelli were then acting as spies upon
. him, BY the direction ofthe police of Ferdinand
4lh. 1t was unfortunate that he persisted in
refusing the passport offered him for Trieste,
by an officer on The par, ofIhe allied powers
Such circumstances are spoken of as unaccount-
able, aud as il he were urged on by fate 10 in
evi,able ruin. Franceschetti publishes Two re-
markable documents al this time prepared by
Murat. The first is proclamation, in which
he takes an oath 10 make his subjects happy,
and claims the praise OF having raised them TO
the rank Of nations. The otheris SORT of con.
sti,ution, conferred in decree which was con-
! ceiyed in imitation of the famous decress Of
Lyons. I, instituted parliament and a cham
Der OF commons in Naples; fixed national CO.
lor; declared all traitors, who should assist in
retaining ferdinand in power, sc. sc.
With such preparations, Murat set sail on
the 2sih of September; but on the second night
: his boats were separated by violent storm on
s the Coast Of Sardinia. Another gale soon sue
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