Star.
London, England, 1821-07-05 00:00:00

FROM THE PUBLIC LEDGER.

" Whatever shall be said of him henceforth, will not be
marked by vindictive feelings; an exception may occur here and
there: hut the generous and high-minded will mark it with in-
dignation. The towering height to which he ascended ; the self-
possession which he displayed during his meteor-like ascent;
the humble level from which he darted ; and the presence of
mind, or rather perfect ease, which he displayed, when he
alighted on that narrow and giddy summit, evidently proved that
his genius was of the eagle kind. He rose by the natural
strength of his wings; and when he soared at a vast distance
above the ordinary• region of humanity—in that keen air, where
mortals can scarcely breathe, it was plain that he was in a con-
genial element. • • it • • • • • It
was in his capacity of Ruler, that the hardness of his character
displayed itself chiefly. There his solitary nature was most con-
spicuous. With a capacity for Government of the highest order;
with a command over the vast resources of the Empire which
he had formed, greater than Sovereign ever possessed ; with
an activity that never reposed; yet be did nothing for the
happiness of France ; and even the monuments of his reign,
which are solely erected to his own pride, do not at all cor-
respond with the resources which he had at his disposaL—
The Nation, instead of being raised by him, was depressed by
his genius; the lofty sentiment was crushed; the pride of indi-
viduality was extinguished ; and the spirit, though not the harsh-
ness of Eastern Despotism, was displayed in his Government.
From his elevated throne he looked down only upon crouching
slaves. He conferred upon them titles, and honours, and dig-
nities; ►ut they were badges of servitude, or the rewards of
havitg ministered to his glory, but they conferred no real dig-
nity of mind, they imparted no conscious pride, and they served
only by their decorations and wealth to swell the pomp of his
Court. In this respect Bonaraars has net the least claim to
human respect. The principle of his Government was selfish-
ness; and we are compelled to say, whilst we are disposed to do
ample justice to his extra•rdiaary genius, that he did not make
use of It in such a manner as ouiht to give him a title to the
respect and gratitude of mankind."

FROM THE BRITISH TRESS.

" The character of Nasozzon BONAPASTIN and the influence
which his fame and fortune have so long exercised upon the po-
Utical condition of Europe, or rather, we should say, of the civi-
lized portion of the globe, have been too frequently and too re-
cently discussed, both in writings and conversation, to become
now sutuble Topic. fur further remarks. The memory of hip

.ashievements is still ton fresh not to be issoclated stumi:l%
the •public mind with an energetic sense either of ailinirac,,,,r
of hatred, and until this personal bias be wholly obattnerl,
will not be possible to sketch his character with candour am
impartiality. But whatever may be the judgment of pcsterity
respecting the motives and the means that regulated and
alar..ta
the exercise of his talents, whether he shall be considered as the
scourge or the benefactor of any portion of Europe, there
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be no second opinion with regard to the magnificence of his dw
signs, and the imposing greatness of his talents. His •
must ever stand as prominent epncbs in the history of o
and his name must in times far distant distinguish the azeie
which he lived." • -