The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-11-30


"What must l do, then, Santa Maria del
Carminef"
"One Of these fellows is still hcreT'
Eyes, signore MO- horrid German, who
eats like n boa constructor, and drinks more
than a fish,"
keep him here till return"
"Will that be SCOUT for If I have to keep
him long"-
"Fear nothing. Lot him have what
likes, and you shall be paid to the las
penny"
And Pietro cast glance or two at Conr"
in order 10 see VIII what sort of a rasc
had to deal, and thtn took his departure =
the Vicara
Naples had inst nwo o when Dom :
cesco Knocked 80. tie gates of the VIZ
lie was imme,.. ,.sly received by Nasal.
who led him into the council chamber
"You did not sleep last night, my
said the monk to Mnsaniello, whose e.
were pale aud whose Dyes were red -
weeping.
"No," replied the young man; "the loal
now bear cru hes me; YESTERDAY fe.t sire
aud full OF reso ution, but day | feel
weakness, and am almost sinking benea.A
spair."
Courage, Masaniello, couragoI Woe e.
tide hln who hesitates, after having lev loo.e
the gushing waters of pro nlser'
"Ics, woe betide me! for my anlb.sion
will $50 mel
Can you reN,ret Your victory" asked Dom
Francesca, scrutinizinS ..asahIello's cOun
tenanoe.
"The future tsrrifies me-"
"You are embarked in good cause, and
have accomplished glorious revolution.
Continue tho work you have so well begun,
and remain faithful 10 your principles; ac-
somplish, without hesitation, the mission
You have received to free the people IT
Naples, and heaven will direct your acts, and
will give you the force to triumph over every
danger"
al me, then. in my endeavors Can you
not advise me as to what plan ought to pur-
suef'
"On leaving you yesterday, Masaniello, l
drew up the form Of new constitution
Listen to it,"
And the monk read as follows:
"In the name of the Holy Trinity, the
Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost, and
conformably to the principles of tho Gospel,
/, Masaniello, fisherman of Naples and head
of the people, declare what follows:
1.-THE king of Spain and his descendants
have forever forfeited the throne of Naples
"The form of government will henceforth
be that of n republic founded on election"
Here Masaniello exhibited signs of impa-
tience Dom Francesca, however, feigned
not to perceive it, and continued:
Every three years council of ten,
charged with the drawing up of the laws, will
be chosen by the Neapolitan people, all of
whom, whatever may be their station or for
tune, will have a right to vote. Any Neapol-
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"a chief magistrate, chosen in the same
manner, will be charged to watch over the
constitution, and to see that the laws are exc
cuted. lie will be elected for two years and
will take the title of Tribune.
Especial laws will provide for the indie
pendence and regularity of the elections
"Done, in the name of the Neapolitan peo-
pie, ut the palace of tho Vicaria, in the year
of our Lord l647."
Good, father But tell me, do you think
&at the king of Spain will allow us to estab-
lish our republic without defending his
rightsY'
"By the aid of the people we have van
quished him, and by the aid Of the people
we will vanquish him again"
The fisherman shook his head incredu-
lousy.
"Have you not proclaimed from the ter
race" exclaimed the monk, shat Philip the
Fourth has forfeited the crown2 You asserted
it yourself on the night guided you to the
catacombs, and you cannot now abandon the
cause Of tho people without committing an
act of cowardicc and infamy."
thine is good counselor, Dom francesca.
The Duke of ARGOS occupies the Castel- Nuovo,
the fortress of st. Elmo, and two or three
other strongholds; in few hours he could
reduce Naples to heap of ruins, while we
have no means of defense"
''Are not tho aqueducts cut OFF, Will not
the want Of water force the viceroy to sur.
render2"
"But we are without money. I had the
Vicaria searched yesterday from top to bot
tom, yet nothing was found. owe Corcelli
10000 ducats, but do not possess a real.
How, then, are we to raise troops, or to OBJ
tain armsl"
MAKE an appeal to your brothers-the
Neapolitans will not refuse to buy their inde-
pendence with tho sacrifice of q few ducats"
$50, then, the revolution, which was
brought about through the enormous amount
Of taxes beneath which the people groaned,
would but double the sums of money hitherto
exacted from them. No, no, father; this can
not be-"
GVeryUntnS appears Impossible TO tnOse
who have no longer any faith in their cause"
remarked the monk
sour fathers were formerly happy, whom
they possessed the cherter granted them by
Charles the Fifth" continued Masaniello.
"They then loved Spain, and armed them
selves in her defense; let us, therefore, insist
on the restoration of tho rights which this
act gave us, and of which VIC have been UNI
justly deprived"
"In other terms, you arc willing to treat
with the viceroy!"
Sand 70 restore him that power, tho weight
Of which is crushing me-" added the fisher
man.
Hero tho monk approached Masaniello,
took the young mans hand affectionately IN
his, and, looking him steadfastly in the face,
said:
"Swear that the recollection of Isabella |
has had no influence on your conduct. Masa- |
niello, / fear the contrary"
A deep blush spread itself over tho young |
mans face. He stammered out a few words, |
but Pietro, who entered ut this moment, |
drew him from his embarrassment.
The smuggler was covered with dust and |
mud; his hair was in disorder, and his face |
flushed with exciteruent