The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-09-08

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Ths Rinse De G.srrs. gAss3 1lss
AN EPISODE IN THE LIFE OF MuRAr. fasfa
While Italy in possession Of the French nutiny
broke out in Of the regiments stationed at Livourne
Napoleon, when he heard Of it, determined 10 make an
example OF the offenders, and commissioned Murat "a
Murat soon arrived at Lvoune and ordered the sedi-
ols regiment to parade TO the place he then told the
punish them for this misconduct and thai he would have
every tenth man IN the regiment shot The force OF his
gestures and language coupled with the authority OF his
name, caused the men 10 submit al once They became
greatly aarmed threw themselves on their knees before
him, and prayed Tor mercy; but he was nhexible. He
ordered The regiment to be be confined in the citadel until
the day appointed for the execution. While there the
soldiers sent depuiaons continually Mura beseechng
him TO intercede for them with the Emperor. They
seemed 90 penitent that az last Murat sent them word
that they would select three be shot, he would
pardon the rest The victms designated. and
their execution was appointed for the next morning In
he mean time the rest Of the close prison.
era In the middle OF the night the three soldiers who
were 10 die the next morning. were sent Tor by Mural
When they came, he said to Them
Z" fou will be shot Tomorrow. hope you will en-
deavor by dying bravely to remove the stain from your
names, will promise 70 convey your last wishes to
your parents. Have You thought OF your mohers' Tell
me. (Sobs choked their utterance) They would have
been proud Of you ii you had died the battle field but
here-oh unhappy men go! will send You priest
to offer you the consultations of religion. Think OF God
and France--you are no longer OF this word!"l 8 s
The soldiers threw themselves at his feet, not to ask
Tor their lives. but for his pardon before they died
As they were going out he called them back ti8q '
Listen !! said he's" ii give you your lives. will YOU
No, we want to die" answered one Of the soldiers
we desire deathi--let as be shot!n ssh ba jF.
But 90 not wish You p die. will you sill say SO
have never ordered my soldiers TO be shot aG and
DO not wish to have you killed. for you are Frenchnen
and my brothers, although criminals"
The soldiers could MOI restrain their tears.
Listen 10 me, "AcoDtinued Murat; ..you have com
ned great crime, but as you seem SO penent. will
Dead especially 81 your own regiment Tomorrow. BE-
lore day, you will be conducted TO of the gates OF
the towns there you win be shot at by file OF men you
As Is he turned into IL sss
man, whom have brbed, will place you in cart and
carry you 70 the county there you will find sailors
must secrete yourselves somewhere for three days III
that time American vessel will be ready TO sail for
New Orieans-you must go in her Go! Twill take
The soldiers bahed his feet with their tears, and de-
clared that he should be satisfied with them. ssV 81
Everything happened as Murat had foretod. severe
Murat for having sacrificed only three men, The EN- !.
was happily deceived and became cognizan
Of the Iuss played of upon them Murats plan was moi
In the fall of 81, young who was hunting near
New Orleans was overtaken by thunder He took
refuge in part OF The forest and soon perceived small
approached it, and knocked at the door, II was opened
by an old woman who invited him to enter, and led him
u
GRATED with portraits Of Napoleon. (surrounded by laurel
battles. Ef iilseR@ Va g1laistSasil l9lfi fea'fa
. II seems" said the young hunter that my good star
has conducted me 10 the house OF my compatriot"
Yes sir" replied the old lady, are French peo-
pie My son is in the garden Iwl call him." she con-
"Your son is French, also !. h
"Yes. sir" replied the old lady, hesitatingy he has
en established here for long time and thanks be to
God, he has not repented it, That woman is his wife,
We live respected and happy tft54 rl
This gentleman" said his mother, has done us the
honor to stop for little while under roof until the
The farmer made him the military saluiaon, and well.
coined him. He seemed sngulary struck with his figure,
and was so much moved that he could not speak How
ever, al length he slammered out
Sir, you will, perhaps. consider my question imper
nent but al. obliged to ask you your name your
"My friend" interrupted the young hun,sman, that
is the only question which | cannot answer. could
easily deceive you by giving You false name, but pre-
fer to be silent However, although refuse TO give you
my own, can ask your namel Ctss
The farmer sighed, but did not answer.
seems. says the young man, ''ihai you are obliged
ayes, sir, he name bear is not my own; but what
good will = do you to know Il Here | am called
AT all events" said his mother, il is not necessary
for the young gentleman TO imagine that my has
disgraced his name; there are reasons which,
II is so with me-" said the huner do not wish TO
tell my name except TO those who deserve IL; but
Ackle Murat. son of the King Of Naples"
Claude Gerard and his mother fell their knees and
wept The prince seeing them weep, knew not what to
think Of IT, Claude, soon he could speak, showed
the Prince portrait OF the King Of Naples, and cried
behold this, my heneiactor, and the guardian saint OF
this farm-yout glorious father owe all to him-he
saved my lfe,v III
''On the field OF battle p asked Prince Achile.
"No," replied Claude Gerard. I" was condemned TO
death. Two comrades, as guilty as myself, were to be
shot with We led out TO the gate Of Livourne
were shot alive fell. II was your faher who ar
ranged all this; with his money came TO America.
This poor nearly died with Joy at receiving me-
Now II the Of my royal benefacior wishes foe m.
life, my goods, ny arm. they are all at his service"