The Arkansas banner., 1849-07-17
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mnlny broke out in one of tho regiments stationed at Livournc. Napoleon. when he heard of it. deter mined to make au example of the offenders, and { commissioned Murat to punish the ringleaders
 Murat soon arrived at LvOurus. and ordered the 1 seditious regiment to parade in the ptacs he then told the soldiers that he had been commanded by the Emperor to punish them for their misconduct. and that he would have every tenth man in the regiment sho. The force of his gestures and l@agasge, coupled with the authority of his name, caused the men to submit at once They became greatly alarmed, threw themselves their knees before him, and prayed for mercy; bat he was infsxibie He ordered the regiment to be confined In the citadel until the day appointed for the execution While there, the soldiers sent depntations conin- ualIy to Murai. bcseeching him to intercsde for them with the Emperof They seemed so Penitent, that at last Murat sent them word that if they would select three men to be shot, he would pardon the rest. The victims werc designated; and their execution was appointed for the next morning In the meantime, the rest of the remained close prisoners. In the middle of the night, the three soldiers, who were 10 die the next morning, were sent for by Murat. When they came, he said to them
 "You will be shot tomorrow. 1 hope you will endeavOr, by dying bravely, to remove the stain from your rames. will promise to convey your last wishes 10 your parents. Have you thought of your mothers Tell me " (Sobs choked their utserance.) They would have been proud of you if you had died on the batile-fed but hsre-oh unhappy men go. will send you priest to offer you the consola,ions of religion. Think of Sv-
 The soldiers threw themselves at his feet, not to ask for their lives, but for his pardon before they died
 As they were going out he called them back.
 Listeu,'' said he; eff give you your lives, will you be honest men l''
 No, we want to die,'' answered of the , soldiers; we deserve death-et us be shot"
 But if do not wish you 10 die, will you still } say so have never shed blood but on the field of battle. have never ordered my own soldiers to be shot at, and do no, wish to have you killed, for you are. Frenchmen, and my brothers, although criminal.
 The soldiers could not restrain their tears. ; Listen to me-" continued Murat; you have committed grea; crime, but you seem peni- tent, will spare your lives. You must, however, be considered dead, especially by your regiment. Tomorrow, before day, you will be conducted to one of the gates of the town-there you will be shot at by file of men; you must fall if dead; your regiment will then pass by. As the last file has turned into the cross street, man whom have brbed will place you in cart and carry you ; to the country; there you will find some saiiors clothes and 1000 francs for each of you. You must secrete yourselves somewhere three days; in that time an American vessel will De ready to sail for New Orleans; you must go in her l hope you will become honest men. Go Twill take care of your , families
 The soldiers bahed his feet with their tears, and declared he should be satisfied with them.
 Everything happened Murai had foretold. A severe example was given to the regiment. and Ma poeon thanked Murat for having sacrificed only three men. The Emperor was happily deceived, and never became cognizant of 'hs russ played off upon him. Murat's plan was know n only by few of his friends, and was not revealed tl after h:s death.
 In the fall Of 3l young man, who was hunting near New Orleans, overtaken by a thunder storm. He took refuge in thick part of the forest, and soon perceived small cottage in little "cear- . ing,' at short distance. He approached it, and r knocked at the door. It opened by an old woman, who invited him to enter, aud led him into a small but neat hall, the walls of which were de- coratsd with portraits of Napoleon. (surrcunded by laurel branches,) and numerous engravings of the principal battles.
 !" It seems," said the young hunter, that my good star has conducted me to the house of a patriot"
 . Yes, sir" replied the old lady, {" we French people. My son is in the garden; will call him." she continued.
 "foHr son is French also1"
 "Yes, sir" replied the old lady. hesitatingly;
 'he has been established here for long time, and thanks be to God, he has not repenied it. That z young woman is his wife. We live respected and .. happy"
 The master of the house now entered.
 '' 'Th.s gentleman" said hts mother. '' has done the honor to stop for little while under roof until the rain is over. He IS one of us, French man."
 The farmer made him the military salutation, and welcomed him. He seemed sngularly struck with his hguEs4 and was much moved he could nOt n speak. However, al length he s,ammered out;
 "sir, you will. perhaps, consider my question impertinent, but am obliged to ask your name; your fgure.-"
 "My friend,'' interrupted the young huntsmsn, " that is the only question which cannot answer. could easily deceive you by giving false name, but prefer to be silent. However, although re- | fuse to give my own, can I ask your namel" The farmer sighed but did not answer.
 |" Il seems." said the young nan, '' that you are obliged 10 be silent also"
 "Yes, sir, the name bear is uot my own but i what good wili it do you 10 know i,1 Here aIo called Claude Gerard"
 At all evens" said his mother ''it is not neees-