The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-09-11

her rushed forward to seize him.. Ziani
then proudly raised his head, and de-
manded in silence
"Whoever dares to lay hand on Da-
ponte," said he, with disni6ed firmness,
"is 4 dead man am now your Doge,
and will judge him myself. You have
lcLosen me to be your chief, acqulesce
in your wish, but be on your guard, for
ascend the throne with heart dead
to tho tender feelings of humanity !"
Ho was nov conducted in triumph, IL
mid Tho shouts and acc)amntions of the
popu!ace, to ,he palace of the Senate,
where lie informed the electors that he
was ready TO accept the crown. Thus
did Ziani ascend The tlrone--but his
heart remained desoia,e
Daponie gave himself willingly up TO
justice. Zinni submitted his case to tho
Senate, and Malapisro defended The old
man so successfully, that he was acqut-
ted by this august assembly, in conside-
ration of his daughters noble sncriice.
Daponte t.en became Ziani's most
faithful attendant
BY the firm and wise measures Of the
new Doge, the republic was soon restor-
ed to peace aud tranquility, and again
attained its former pitch Of glory.-The
people, who idolixcd their present soyc-
reign, but ever considered his murdered
predecessor as martyr TO Incorporate
( fury, now loudly expressed their wishes
that Zian should unite himself To the
beautiful Blanca, Viiali's daughter, and
thus endeavor TO oblnerare from her
mind the melancholy fate Of ber father
His friends also pressed him to marry,
hoping thst the deep grief which con
stantly preyed on his mind might be
soothed by female tenderness. Blu, Zian;,
who lived like a hermit in bis own palace,
relnnined inn,en.iye 10 the wishes of his
friends aud the people, and gave Bianca's
hand to Mnlnpicro, who salrcndy posses
sed her affections.
During this time. the Emperor Fred
erick hnd never ceased prosecuting Pope
Alexander the Third, who, finding him
self elsewhere insecure from the imp!a
cable hatred Of lis rival, and trusting ON
the friendship and patriotism Of the re-
public, at length took refuge IN a nionas
terry at Vienna, where his wish appeared
to be to live retired. But the republic
was proud OF having the head Of the
church under lis protection; md the
Dodge, accompanied by the mobiles,
brought the Pope, with great pomp. ont
Of his solitude, into IA pnlncc prepared
] for his reception. They offered to med-
ate between him and the Emperor. and
sent d splendid embassy for that purpose
to Frederick, " ho dismissed it, however,
with contempt, and insisted ON Alexan-
der's being given up TO him. But Xiani,
who knew the strength Of his country,
t--------I c-iy - a. r,--..-- a.. ai.ia
insulting proposition, and preparations
were accordingly made for rcconncnc-
ing The war.
Popo Alexander felt Tint his fate " as
now entirely in the hands OF Ziani, and
thouelitii pUiitic to use every means in
his power In unite the Doge's interest to
his own. he had n ncicc, the Duchess
Yaljrada, whose excessive beauty being
IN as great rcnown as her immense pos
lsessions, The riclest and mos, distinguish.
led ,os les Of The country became her sui.
ltors.
Aexanuy.r had reseryed-io himself tho
disposal Of her had, and as he had al
ready rejected several pow eI.S::l aspiranis
he now arIen,Iy lioped thro..'' hef
means to attach the Doge forever to III.
cause. lie therefore Invited her 10 Vc-
nice where her beauty aud charms far
cxceeding the renown which had prcce-
dod her, and being also pattern Of every
feminine virtue, ench was eager 10 rem
der her homage. Even Ziani ncknowl.
edged that he had never seen more
perfect woman, aud paid her the mos,
distinguished marks Of respect. As the
Pope discovered that Ziani's noble figure
had made deep impression on his ncicc,
he considered his plan Of The union to
have succeeded, aiid thought it was now
incumbcn, on him to speak with ,he
Dodge OIL the subjcci. News arriving at
= this time that the Emperor Frederick
was preparing powerful feet TO send
against Venice, under the command of
his own SON Otto, the republic, lnflamed
Iby the cxhortaticns Of the Pope, and the
glory of protecting his sacred rights, did
not hesitate going ont to meet him with
only thirty galleys. When Ziani went
to take leave Of the Pope, and asked his
blessing, NY son my blessing is s.ron-
ger than u thousand swords. hnye
destined all Incompatible jswcI for the
victor, the hand Of the Duchess Valdra-
d."