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

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Il implore you 10 let me speak 10 An
thony before give you final answer
Not a word to him; therefore, instantly
give me your consent 10 become my
bride, or sign the death warrant of Mar
tel.'
sInhuman monster would rather die
thousand deaths than be your wife
even were you the proud Emperor Of
France. Anthony fears not death and
would rather give his life than have me
prove false to him.
'Mad girl, you are in my power, and I
will use you as please since you have SO
insuliingly spoken
'Nevern
'Do you dare defy me to my face? Thus,
then, let me prove my words by snatch
ing breath of the sweet fragrance of your
scornful lips.'
And clasping his arms around the fair
toIm Of Cadeline, Col. Lavlier endeavored
TO put his threat into execution.
Help! mercy! help' exclaimed she.
AT this moment the report of pistol, in
the hands of the stranger whom we before
mentioned, was heard, and the bullet shat
tered the arm OF the aggressor, rendering
him powerless, 6ut from whence the shot
came, both were unable TO tell, for no
sooner was the weapon discharged than
the delivcrer disappeared and Anthony
Martel rushed into the loom by another
door. Observing the wild appearance OF
Cadeline, breaking from the arms of the
colonel, in an instant he OWNED the whole,
and with powerful blow he laid ihe base
insulter at his feet. By this time the report
Of firearms had brought large detach-
ment Of soldiers 10 the spot, who on enter
ing, were Immediately commanded 10 ar
rest Anthony Tor attempting to murder his
superior officer. In vain Cadeline pro-
tested his innocence they dragged him
under a strong guard.
On the following morning an unusual
activity among the officers, told that some
thing Of more than ordinary Importance
was to take place, as each one FASTENED 10
the quarters OF the commander. Although
a court martial is not very unusual affair,
yet it is sufficiently rare 10 attract great at.
tention in camp.
Soon the quick roll OF the drum told
that the court had convened, and were
ready 10 try criminal. Within a spa.
cious tent were gathered large number
Of officers in full uniform. Seated on &
raised platform was General Levack, act.
ing as Judge. Another roll OF the drum
announced the entrance of the prisoner.
'Of what is this man charged p asked the
Judge.
'With an attemp. TO destroy the life o
his superior officer, Colonel Lavlier,' sale
the advocate.
'Where is The accuSer q continued The
court.
Here, may it please your excellency,
replied the colonel, whose arm was bounl
up with sling.
sHow came Martel 10 attempt you
life @
- Il know not said Layilicr.
what provoked the insult?'
"a conversation with young girl, will
whom the prisoner is acquainted.'
'lS that all 2
I'll is, your excellency'
After a short consultation with the 9th
er officers, the judge turned TO the prison
tT anu mus addressed Dim
'Anthony Martel, you have been ioun'
guilty of an attempt TO murder a snperio
officer of the French army, the punish
ment for which crime is death. Wha
have you to say why you should not su1e
the extreme penalty Of the law which you
have offended.
Martel, who stood as though uncon
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, standing erect, he bent his searching eye
upon the colonel and said in firm voice
your excellency, am aware that an,
vindicatIon which may make would b
of no avail, but being thus permitted,
will speak the truth, that my fellow sol
diers may know that | die innocent OF tn
charge which has been brought against me
| did not fire upon Colone! Laviler, an
had no weapon when arrested. AT th
moment | entered the dwelling of Cade
line, l found her struggling in his arms
| stopped not 10 inquire his ranS, bu
struck him with my clenched fist 10 th
floor. This is all have done, and had
been the emperor himself, in his ow
palace, would have done likewise, 10
the duty of true soldier is TO protect tn
innocent and deienceless. / am willin
, TO die, but my death will not 60 unaver
, ged, for the grass will not have covered m
grave before the weapons Of my comrad'
, shall have found the heart OF my murdere
/, for there is not one who will shrink whe
the hour comes. am ready-pass yo'
sentence
'Martel, your language does not becom
a man who is on the threshold OF eternity
> Truth becomes man at all times r.
: piled Anthony.
!, Colonel Lavilier, during the time ii
I, prisoner was speaking, seemed greatly e.
cited, and turned pale, for he knew tn
=, Martel was a great lavorite in the reg
. . ment, and he feared that his own lite W
in danger.
n 'Anthony Martel,' SAID the Judge, I'll
IN sentence OF the court is, that you die
rt morrow morning at sunrise, and that y
be shot by twelve Of your comrades
e- Again the roll of the drum told that I
case had been decided, and they we
about to conduct the prisoner 10 bis qu'
'ers' when young girl rushed past I
guards into the tent, and prostrating h.
vas claimed
ons 'He is innocent snare him he Is