The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-01-13
THE LAST OF THE BUCCANEERS.
Death Of a Man Who Was Given a
Sword by Gen. Jackson.
New Orleans Picayune.


New Orleans Picayune.
There died at No. 122 Fourth street
the last of Lafitte's celebrated band of
buccaneers-Jacinto Lobrano, whose
life extended over nearly 100 years, and
embraced events out of winch, were
they fully detailed, narrative of excit-
ing interest might be woven. AS the
writer stood yesterday in the room
where lay the body of this ancient of
days gone by, he thought: Here lies
man who has looked upon the great
Napoleon; who sailed with Laftte in
the Gulf of Mexico who fought the
British at Chalmette, and received
sword from the hands of the hero of
that battle. The span of this aged vet
eran's life joined the present with the
distant pasta past that reaches back
into the last century. LObrsno was
born in the City of Naples between
the years 1888 and 1856. 1t is said that
on account of his being concerned in n
plot against the Government he and
his father left Italy in 1888. IL. theh
became a sailor, and made several
voyages between Gibraltar and Ha-
wanna. During 1914 he " the exIled
Napoleon at Elbs. LobrAno's first Wis
it to New Orleans was made in 1909.
lie subsequently became connected
with Lafitte, over whom he exercised
considerable influence, being largely
instrumental in persuading the pri-
vateer to side with the Americans
against the British. The old veteran
seems to nave taken prominent part
in the battle of New Orleans, having
been presented by Gen. Jackson with
n handsome sword, which he aflerwar
retained and cherished as one of hls1
most valuable possessions. Once, in
relating this event, he said Jackson had
conferred upon him the title Of Gener-
al when presenting the sword. Be this
as it may, it is certain that LObrano in
his old age believed himself TO be
General in rank. The writer exalnin-
ed the ancient weapon yesterday. Its
blade is of the finest temper, and of
such rare steel that il will bend double
without breaking. The subject IF this
sketch settled down in New Orleans,
and at the age of forty-five married a
lady of one of the most noted Creole
families in the State. 1t is said that
ne participated in the Texan war for
independence, and among the trophies
of bis exploits is a lance which he cap
Iured from one Of the followers of
SantR Anna.
Nr. Lobrano was at one time engaged
in the slave trade and other CONNER
cial enterprises. He finally settled
down in New Orleans aud retired on
moderate fortune from all business
pursuits about twenty years ago.
Since then he has led q quiet and re-
tired life. The above is mere outline
of his eventful career. He was singu-
larly reticent about his life, and, al
though repeated attempts have been
made by newspaper reporters and 9TH
ers to extract information concerning
his past. the facts obtained have been
meagre. A narration of his adven.
lures by sea and land would fill a vol
ume. The writer well remembers 3
visit paid to the old veteran about a
year ago when informed that q Wis
itor wanted to see him lie came iii
from the garden, where lie had been
working. bearing long garden knife
i'm his hand. His form was still erect,
his eye bright and his hair long and
thick. At irst he seemed averse to
conversation, but being piled with ques-
tions began to tell of his bOyhood lie
spoke of being in some island which
was Invaded by the British. When he
came to tell of war his eyes cleaned
he brandished bis knife. and exclaim-
ing that he would get out his sword.
strobe out of the room. Further conf
versation was then prohibited for fear
the excitement might affect his health.
Ii is related of him that during Buffers
eign in New Orleans. Lobrano heard
that the dictator would seize his be-
loved sword, whereupon he swore il
Butler made an attempt he would cut
off his head. The monogenarian was
taken sick about a week ago. Up 10
that time he enjoyed excellent health.
His sight was excellent, and he pre-
served bis teeth and hair TO the last.
He was a man Of medium height, and in
his youth was of handsome appear.
ance, as shown by portait which
hangs in the parlor of his late residence
lie comes of long-liYed family, 1t be
} ing said that his sister attained the agC
OF 100 years. lie leaves sew, raj sons
: and daughters and other relatives.
A French paper says that Lady Dud
, ley is one of the most beautiful womeI
| in Great Britain. She is 81 years old
the age PR ferred by Baizae-her eye
are blue. her features adorAbly deli
t cate. and her figure as ethereal as iha