Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-06-11

| P'i.d'ioHS' lhe JuoSe informed her that it
was impossible for him 10 alter the sem
tence OF the court, and that the only hope
that was left her was that Colonel Layil-
Ter, who was the injured party, who alone
has power to ask for his pardon or TO re-
commend him to mercy. In vain Cadc-
line pleaded with him he was ineyora-
BILE, and the was born senseless from the
tent.
On ths following morning, little be-
lore sunrise, some soldiers were busly en-
gagged in placing red flags at short inter.
walls on beautiful plain not far from tn.
camp. No sooner had this been accom-.
plished, than the muilled drum and the
band playing the dead march was heard.
A company of soldiers now drew near.
accompanied by large number of officers.
who came TO witness the punishment of
Death, ,-Anthony Martel, was walking with
firm step 10 meet his doom, arriving on
the spot designated for him 10 die hs was
calm and unmoved at the approaching
crisis. Twelve OF his fellow soldiers were
brought up into line; every movement
told their unwilingness to perform the
odious duty which had been assigned them.
All being arranged, the commandant
walked up to Martel, and taking him by
the hand, shook it warmly. Bidding him
farewell, he gave him permission TO ad-
dress his companions in arms. This mark
OF kindness moved this condemned man.
and tear started to bis eye; but luckily
regained his composure, he addressed those
who were TO lay him low in DEATH
. ON hav - L.,
man and soldier. am guilty of no
crime, have never dishonored my coun-
try or regiment; ; have fought by your sides
in the thckest Of the battle, when the
guns OF the enemy poured hot lead into
our ranks and swept our brave countrymen
down like chaf before the whir-wnd.-
But you can all affirm that did not quail
or flter when the grim monster stared me
in the face, and should I tremble now
when am to die by the hands OF my be.
loved comrades No, consider it an
honor, and the last sound that will ever
greet my ears will be the glorious dying
music of your own true guns as fall.
know that you will not suffer my ashes to
rest unavenged. Let not your hands
tremble, but with firm, steady aim, level
your pieces at my breast, when | give
the word FIRE, for would have the mark
Of every man il you love me. Comrades
farewell, and may we all meet where the
warrior rests from his battles and his victo-
ries.'
The soldiers brought their pieces to their
shoulders, but stopped suddenly as the fran
tic Cadelinc, rushed into the arms OF her
lover.
'Oh, Anthony, Anthony, you must not
die. Colonel Lavlier will have mercy F;
he caGnot be 50 cruel as 10 murdenyou'
'Cadeline there is no hope. | had pre-
pared TO die, but this meeting unnerves me.
| could have wished you bad been spared
this scene; but calm yourself, and do not
weep when am gone. You will not want
Tor defenders, for my regiment will protect
you, and it will 90 hard with him who
dares to Offer an insult TO Cadeline. be his
rank what it may
'Commandant,' said Colonel Lavilier, in
an impatient tone, it is past the time or.
dered for the execution have them par.
ted and perform your duty.'
With great difficulty Cadeline was torn
from the embrace of Martcl and conveyed
to distance from the spot.
The word "READY" was given, ant
quickly followed by the second command
"preSent."
GAM" and The fourth and last fatal
word, "rIRE," was on the lips OF the com
mandant, when stern voice from a per.
, son who stood a short distance apart, and
closely muilled up, gave the command te
: "REcovER ARMS"
So sudden and abrupt was the order, that
every eye was turned on the person who
had thus dared unceremoniously to coun
termand an order on SO important an occa
; sion.
A. 'Order that man under arrest said Col
Lavilier, as the person approached rapidly
2 TO where he stood, throwing his cloal
: from his face, the astonShed officers behelt
in him FIELD MARSHAL MACDONALD.
will Colonel Lavilier inform me 70
: what crime the culprt suflers!'
'For an attempt OH my life with pis
tol,' was the answer.
'Are you sure be is the guilty one .
sYes'
9 will you not pardon him p
: 'It has been decided by the court mar
y tial that he shall die.'
$ Still you have the same power to par
. don him.
II d decline all interference in the course
# OF Justice replied the Colonel.
Il do not,' said Macdonald, sand there
e fore / stop the execution. Anthony Mar
: tel is not guilty.
: 'May | then ask your excellence VIII
is q inquired Laviier, with an uneasy all
e Il am said Macdonald,
+ will you please explain this mystery
II 'Yes; having business of importanc
/ with you on the evening of the assault,
as called at your quarters but found you no
On inquiry, l learned the direction yo
lie had taken, and followed in pursuit. Find
o. ing that you had entered Cadeline's col
~ tage arrived just in time to be an unot
served witness OF your villany, and tn
ne ball which only shattered your arm VIZ
re fred by me, and had it not been for endaI
IT. gering the life of the fair girl II shoul
he have reached your heart. Colonel Ma
r. tel, greet you in behalf Of the Empero
x to whom l have related your case, ar
who has been pleased to confer this hon
,at ! ~ t;tIa unon you Colanel ayilie