The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-05-04

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give US the empire of it, and from the
lakes to the Mexican Gulf, from the Al
leghanies to the Rocky Mountains, there
will be established one individual Empire
that shall own no rival. We are here
to invite you to join u.s.
He paused, and fixed his penetrating
glance upon the young Captains face
For few moments he seemed to. reflect
upon the startling disclosure he had list
ened to, then said
'Methinks. gentlemen, this scheme were
feasible could you possess yourselves of
New Orleans, and afterwards receive the
promised strength from Mexico
'New Orleans is weakly garrisoned, and
we have hopes also of getting one high in
command there to favor US. Should he
not do so we have forces with US suf-
fcient, with your aid, to ensure success,
if a bold stroke is made. With regard
to Mexico, you should first know its Pc
culiar politics, and the basis of our hopes
from that quarter. The Empire of Mexi-
co is divided into two great political par
ties, the heads of which are two rival as
pirants to the throne. One of them is he
who is already in possession of it through
usurpation, the other is a young girl, the
daughter and heir of the late Emperor,
whose sceptre is now uujustly welded by
his brother and her uncle. The Prin-
cess faction finding il in vain to over
throw him, have determined to divide the
Empire and establish a new one, and
place the Princess at the head of it. A
proposition has been made to this Gov
ernment for aid in this project, but it was
declined Miranda, their ambassador,
then made private overtures to myself
aud others to which 1 have acceded.
Thus far are our plans ripened. With
in mile of you lies our feet of eleven
boats with seven hundred men. Add to
our forces your own, and receive in our
army for yourself the rank of Colo.
nell
This were selling prudence for ser.
vitude--liberty for q badge of slavery.
No, gentlemen, I am content as
am
Where you now command but hand
f1l of outlaws, you will then command
an army continued the other.
yet I had rather be the chief of 6
band of outlaws than be second in aI
Empire
you will gain inexhaustable wealth.
my resources, gentlemen, are now suf
ficIently ample. Not an argosy go e
freighted by but does homage to m.
power. No, conference.-the hand o
the Princess would scarcely tempt m
from my rock
The hand of the Princess!' repeated
the chief conspirator, with glance Q
mistrust. Can he suspect?' he sai'
aside to his companion.
1t may be- answered the other, wit
a smile, you had best not urge hir
further lest he rival you. faith? b
is a proper looking free-companionp
The other bit his lip and slight
smiled. The quick ear of Rapin ha
caught every word.
Pray, gentlemen, where is the Prin
cess during the pending of this expedi
tion?'
!, Awaiting the issue in convent q
New Orleans, under the protection of a
, uncle high in rank in the Romish churcl
and one of the spiritual leaders Of ou
} confederacy He was to have been wit
US at. our island rendezvous some week
| lc;p fn for ,x,.th hut IN, e
his delay, we have already launched fort
, upon the enterprise
WAS he tall, venerable man. wit
white locks?' asked the Chevalier, wit
| some interest.
'Yes!' answered the conspirator, wit
surprise.
And the Princess ve-y fair, with so
: blue eyes, and hair like cloud in tt
sunlight? ,.
| You have described her with equs
poetry and truth said the Milesian, smi
t ing.
! Gentlemen, I aOiU join yom IN t4is ga
pedit,om,' he said with readiness that SUI
} prised them.
, Again the chief of the conspiracy b
: his lip and seemed to search with b
dark piercing eyes, the inmost heart
9 the young man. But the quiet expreI
| sion of his face batfled even his kee
? scrutiny.
e DO you mean what you say, Sir Che
b alier?' he asked with doubt.
: Il do! Tomorrow I will follow 20,
= fleet, and on its arrival at New Orlean
place myself and men at your disp'
Q SAL
q Again the searching, glance of Il
conspirator scanned his face, and then,
], if throwing aside an unworthy suspicio
: he frankly grasped his hand.
f BE it so-we gladly accept your Sc
s vices. It is time We should return
q our aotilla and get under weigh, for Il
/ dawn must find us many leagues belo
this ~ =.
In the morning, I will follow you wi
r my boats. Adieu, gentlemen!' he sal
as he took leave of them at the
r boat.
: The young river chief followed wi