Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1842-06-14
FRANCIS RARroLoMEO,

Nclofed IN scaniy hahihment, n coarse Nenltian
shir', bound around the waist by leathorn belt.
and secured by broad buckle. Sharply vet bold
4 " defined were his fealnres, while bis thick black
resses gi'steaed with the dews OF the past night IN
The beams OF the morning By him lay u staff.
| her pike formerly worn b. the Italian her,lsmen.
It's flock was placdy brow sing upon the rich her.
h1se while bush and tree were vocal with the mat
ius Of the iJaihcred songS..rs
! Ai,his period. the war between Tho Mancsc and
the Ncnetans, had extent u over nearly al Italy.
ull II al length resembe1 kingdom; &c swords and
l'ncos. Every where were the roads thronged with
troops OF conjIItieu. these lawcss aud mercenary
bands, sho fought from neither love Of patriotism
nor glory, bat from pnre thirst OF gold. Their
march was m Irked by massacre AMI pillage-iheir
country was rs much earth their tent covered.
aud their banner either the Lion of Saint Mlrk.
TIA Godon cross Of SARDINIA. Either party was, To
them, alike. Their blood sJd To the highest
bidder
Fdcino Cane, Lord Of Alexandria n nams memp-
rdble m the annals Of the Milanese was one of tho
leaders Of these tribes. a bold and iring warrior.
who. during the minority Of F,lippi Marie. had
sumod The virtual rule Of Payia. and ultm. the
ontire Government Of Milan. Il while in this
capacity, marching against the Veneiians and being
s'me leagues IN advance Of his troops that morn.
ing that he discovered young she pherd rcpo,ing
lie was at rivetIed with hrs beautiful aud
~ person. AID. regtriing him Gir n long time in 81
lonce determined to enlist him beseath his stand.
ard
"Riuso thy self" said he; that form hespraks not
the dwelling of the spul OF sluggird. Arouse
thee, siranger-up, anI be n man,
The young shepherd quickly opened his eyes,
and starting To hts feet, about To punish the dis
nrb"r Of his rest by applying in good earnest, his
siaffto his shoulders.
! "Hpd.' cried tho warrior. IL am Facino Cane"
The arm of The shepherd in n moment WIS sus-
pended and fell motOness by his side, for the name
OF Facino inspired every one wiin respect and
r1T.
yes" continued he. "Facino Cane. the simple
soldier oi the NSConti troops. " no made Prince
OF Toloni and verceiul. beeanse what Heaven is {,
God. 50 is earth 10 tho nam Of heart
"ln that case" readily responded ihe shepherd
Il have also my part of the heritage to demand Of
Italy"
And behold! here is the key To the ducal man.
siOn.' added Facino, taking from his side n huge
sword aud holding IT alolt before the eve Of the
sh epherd. which flashed like a meteor. wilt thou
be a follower II Fdcino5" continued the warrior
land carve for myself name and herilageg'
II WILL exclaimed ths youth; "let he who wills
It take my calling" and he rshed his staff 10 the
earth; Il have lived but Tor this moment; waking
or sleeping. has thy semhllnce been before me
Francisco BarIolomeo Busnne, shall, fron this mo.
meni, seek life or death in the ranks Of his coun-
try"
"kneel,' said Flcino; "et this be thy passport to
lame and fortune; part not with At but with life
Hencebrward thou art my soldier"
The shepherd knel, and FacinO presenting him
with the sword. babe him follow him. At that mo
ment the gilloping OF horses, loud huzzls. and
burst Of martial music, told he army OF the NJ
lanesS close al hand In an instant more the
vanguard was seen winding round tho base of a
wooded promnnory, their ca,ques and corses glitter.
ing ia the beams Of the morning sun. The heart of
Francisco eaped IN his BOSOM the tear Of exultation
sis'ened m his eye-he lifted his little red cap
which had failed from his head. a., at The summons
Of Facino, he had started TO his fee-he looked no
on II with glance Of regret and confusion. and
then towards the gliIterng aad plumed helmets of
The troopers. The leader at once OWNED his feel
Ings. Tut, tut" he cried. Francisco it Is not
the garb but he decd. which makes the soldier bat
thy wish shall be graufied. horse AMI helmet"
he shouted. la an instant They were brought hun
Take his. h5 continued, presenting To Franci,c,
the latter lie did -. A. If ordained by Nature
TOR warrior, II al once became his youthful and
manly cOuuienance. {" Now TO horse" he cried
One spring placed Fra 1cisco in the snddle shIuI
of congniultIon burst from the surprised spldiery
and ia another moment the vuire Of the leader was
heard commanding them 10 proceed.
That evening. the prowess of Fracisco was dis
played. Ia skIrmish with a Venetian band lac
iearessly encountered the standard bearer, and al.
ihongh surrounded by The enemy. he deIteronsly
conIrIved To cIlrcae himself and carry off Tho ban
ner. THIS deed at once advanced him IN the army
aud in The battle Of P,aisance he was promoted 10
The rank OF Captain. Fac:no Cane shortly after
wards dying. FIhPpo Marie assumed the re'ns Of
government of which he had been unIasily depriy.
ed, and knowing well the value Of the services Of
Francisco, awaited pot Opportunity when he
could advance him % the principal command Of the
Milunese army, without creating jealousy among
his other Ofhcers IL soon arrived. for before the
walls Of MOn8 he so distinguished himself in "a.
life a. flltnnn Mario h, l..
or personal achievements, that he was invested with
The command Of the army. and by a succession Of
brilliant welcomes at once became the idol Of the
people
In fourteen hundred and twenty four, in the Mi.
lanese capital was celebrated the marriage of the
Count of C1stel NuOyo. and Antoineue Visconti
neIco Of Fdppo Marie. Duke Of Milan The Bro
Ieto palace which received the happy pair echoed
with the shouts OF joy. The escuicheOus which
adorned the walls Of the man ion told with what H.
Ties tho sovereign Duke had honored a subject
o. one written Capture Of Plasance and sur
render Of Brescia" On others THE siege OF Der.
gramc,' MILAN recOnquered;" The re union of
the people to the DIcal CROWN" while in
the midst Of the banqueling room was suspended
naked. brigh, and gtcring the sword presented by
fIcInO Cone 90 the shepherd, Francisco BlrtOlomso
Then The bosom friend Of Fillipo
/ IN buusen hundred and twenty five one wear
from this lime. man was accused ofhaving e1s-
'tu ile enlusastn 90 he soldiers 10 such pitch by
his personal courage, and also Of having won TO him.
sell the love Of the reUpe that he was deprived Of
| his we'll acquired wealth and titles md banIshed
from ms country. Stripped Of every thing save his
sword, be lrit Inc capital breathing on IL rs eternal
curses and wendell his way the Venetian terrific
I ~. 81 poor and destitute he. that one night
overcome with fatigue and hunger he knocked at
the door Of tn humble cottage and solicited tor food
and lodging. AZ first. from his noble appearance
/ They d,ubej The truth of his statement. bat when
be ven'urcd 60 mention his name the whole Gmy
/ tell Of The feet Of the cxIled general. Tho women
chcred 90 him their services. aud the men their
hVes.-bu he sought but 10 partake Of their humble
fare. aud 20 obtain shelter iur his head from tho
midnight cmposii he DID obtain thcp. aud IN the
m1rning again departed on his road Of exile.
| 10 iouuoen hundred aud thirty. there was al We.
nice general IT DrIue WIN bad escaped from the
p'snnrd Of on Assassin scbt against him by Fiippo
/ Mare Of Milan This new general received from
be bands 81 The DDge before the altar 81 SAINT Ma
re the standard Of The Republic nnd was iuves. ed