The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1851-05-03
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LOVE AND COURAGE,

Inc S10reS Oh the hlSQll6FTdnedQ. II
what is called the Gulf of Genes, are
covered with little towns, such as the
Savone. Noli, Female, Albengue anc
0neille, which, though formerly repub
lies, have preserved something of the
virtues necessary to democratic gov.
ernment and something of that spirit o
independence which attaches people
TO its manners, customs and privileges
Oneille, above all the other fortified
places of that locality, has brave inhab
itants, of bold character, faithful, and
at the same time obstinate. Oneille is
the birthplace of excellent seamen and
of merchants as active as talented
The neighboring country is covered
with olives, from which is obtained the
best oil-the riches of the land.
One Of its richest proprietors. Matted
.Pedamonte, in 1880, at the time of the
visit of Doe4ur e., was ou-tffe
point of marriage. The doctor had in
Productions to Matteo, whom he found
in the midst of his nuptial preparations,
and he was about Withdrawing, when
the Young man insisted that he should
become his guest, that he should take
up his quarters in his house. and even
that the doctor should fill the place oi
his father in the ceremony which was
to take place on the morrow.
/ am an orphan,a said he; I" have
no relations, and since chance has sent
YOU hither and we are united by the
ties of hospitality, fill the office of the
dearest of friends-accompany me to
the altar.;'
This Matteo was handsome bache-
lor of twenty-five years of age, dark
complexion, a bold aspect, and whose
whole person. at the time he received
the doctor, betokened contentment and
joy.
Monsieur said the doctor, "you
have great love for your afianced one"
"Ahi yes. It is marriage of pure
love; she has nothing but that which
passes all riches aud which all the gold
in the world cannot give-beauty, grace
and that charming manner which in
toxicates. I feared never should win
hern
How! you are rich and handsome,
and yet you despairedl :"
"Itwas, replied Matteo, because
but You do not-there was
And Matteo stopped, muttered some
thing and left what he had to say un-
said.
The doctor did not push his question.
He accepted the use of chamber con-
tiguous TO that of his host dined tete-a-
tete with Matteo, and saw him immedi-
afelY run away TO the residence of his
betrothed. At 10 O'Clock in the eveu-
ing the young man returned home, pas
sed rapidly through his room and pre-
sented himself before the doctor, who
had not yet retired to bed. Matteo was
pale and depressed.
What is the matter, my friend2n de-
manded the doctor; is your marriage
broken off p
No, monsieur, no.o
Has quarrel taken place between
you and the relatives of the grip
None whatever, monsieur-none
whatever. 1t is thus--but, good Hea-
yens! / cannot conceive
Speak out, my friend; although we
have known each other scarcely for
moment, since | am to be the witness
of your marriage, j have right TO your
confidence
"That is just the thing" said Matteo,
squeezing the hand of the Doctor. "I
was this evening, as you know, at the
residences Of Madame Balbi-thati is the
name Of the mother Of her | loye-there
were . great many people, her relatives,
her friends, mine-all the town, in fact.
Louisa found means to quit her mothers
side moment, TO escape the regards Of
her brother, to whisper in my ear:
a. Matteo, viii you Be at home this
evening-ai midnight
YES, said !, with an astonished air.
at Wellp replied she, keep yonr
servants aloof, and ! win come and
knock lightly at your door; open it to
me, and ! win join you. I must see you
before Tomorrow
'zs'And then, ? continued Matteo, e she
fastened from me, and was unable to