Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1863-07-10


in placing red aags Al short in tervals on
beautiful plain not far from the camp. No
sooner had this been accomplished. than
the muisied drum and the band playing the
dead march was heard A company Of sol
diers drew near. accompanied by a number
of officers. Who came 90 witness the punish
ment of death. Anthony Martel was walk
ing with 4 frm step to NEE; his doom, Ar
riving al the spot designated for him to die.
he vas calm and unmoved a. the approach
Ing crisis. Twelve Of his fellow soldiers
were brought into line. Every movement
showing their unwiIlingness TO perform
the odious duty which had been assigned
them
All beng arranged. the commandant
walked up 90 Martel. and taking him b.
the hand. he shook IL warmly. Bidding
him farewell. be gave him permission TO
address his companions in arms. The marx
of kindness moved the condemned man.
and a tear started % his eve; but. luckily.
rcgaining has composure. he addressed
those Who were o. Law him low in death
90 Comrades. ! have CONS here 20 die Ike
man and a soldier; l am guilty Of no
crime; have never dishonored nv coun-
try or regiment; | have fought BY your
siie in the thic.esi 81 the battle. when the
guns Of the enemy poured hot lead in our
ranks. and swept our brave oountrymen down
Ike ohaH before the whirlwind. But vou
can all Affirm that did not quail or falter
when the grim monster stared me IN the
face And should trcmble now. when
am 20 die by the hands Of my beloved con-
rade2 No; l consider il an honor. and
the last sound that will ever greet ny ears
wall be the glorious dying music of your
own true guns as / fall know that YOU
will not suffer uy ashes 70 remain unaven-
ged. Let not your hands trembIc. 5ut
with firm. steady aim. level your pieces
a. my breast. when / give the FIEE. FOR
would have the marx Of every man. If you
love me. Comrades. farewell, and nav
we all meet where the warrior rests from
his battles and bis victories
The soldiers brought their pieces TO their
shoulders. but stopped suddenly as the fran
tic Cadeline rushed into the arms Of her
lover
"Oh. Anibothy. Anthony, You must not
die, Colonel Lavilicr viii have mercy: BE-
cannot De 30 cruel a. 70 murder you
" "Cadeline. there Is DO hope. am pre-
pared O. die, bot this meeting unnerves me.
I could have wished you had been spared
this scene; but calm yourself. and do not
weep when au gone. You viii not want
for defenders. for my regiment will 20
hard With him who darcs o. offer an insult.
C4dciiue. De his rank whai IL may
'' Coumandant. aid Col. Leyilier. in an
inpatient tone. % it Is past the time order
ed for the execution; separate them. and
perform your duty"
With great difficulty Cadeline vas torn
from the embrace Of Msrtel. and conveyed
a distance from the spot
The worl EEAnl was given. and quickly
followed By the second commaud. rrr-Exr.
,r'i. and and tbe fourth aui last fatal word
rlrr. was ON thc lips Of the commandant.
when a stern voice from a person Who stood
a short distance apart. closely mufled up.
gave the command O. RECOVER .ru..
50 sadien vas the order. tha, every eve
was turned on the person who had thus
dared unccremouiously o. coautermand an
orlrr on 20 important an occasion.
"or.icr that man under arrest. .- said Col
onci LasiHer.
A. The person approached rapidly 20
where b. stool. throwing the cloak from
Bic fare. The astonished officer beheld in
him Field Marshal MacIaaaii.
4" VIII Colonel Lau,ier inform me for
What crime the culprii slHrrss~
'' For an at;cmft oa ny life with pis-
toi.~ was the ansuor.
" Are yoa sure De- B.. the za.i,y one a~
. Yes
Ni.l you not pardon hm.-
" It Las bcea decided BY coart-mariiaI
that b. .hau die
sin you have thc sane pousrt % par
don Lim.~
- decline al interference in tbe course
~ iusticc. said BE-
" d. nof. saii Macdonald " and there
fcre stop the execution. Anthony Martel
is aot guilty
May ! ak yoar sseeiiency Who hs-
asked Laviier. uith an uneasy air.
7 aui. said Macl1aiI
VIII you please t0 explain 20 me this
mysterg n
u wil. Having busiuess Of importance
with you on the evening 81 iic rslaalt. /