The Statesman.
London, England, 1820-11-28 00:00:00

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Pounau ANECDOTE.

CII.IIIACTFR OF TAUTEN.

The death of JEAN Lu aittr TALLIFN, a celebrated
leader of the revolution, we announced last week. lie was
a pruot that the most splendid talents arc produced
trout tl►e democratic floor. His birth was obscure,
anal his education was neglected ; but the brilliancy of
his intellect displayed itself in eerie youth : and the
revolution atfottled ample room fur the exercise of his
ability. At the age of twenty-five, (in the year 1791.)
he wrote for the .i/writcur ; and became noticed for
the strength of argument, and the elegance of style
ui Lich trstinguished his compositions. From a sincere,
though doubtless, a mistaken conviction, of the justice
of the Republican cause, he gave it his powerfull sup-
port ; anal on its success, he naturally rose to eminence
though his power was never exerted but for the hap_
pines* of his country, and the advantage of the human
race. He became Secretary General of the Commune
of Paris, anal a Member of the Council of rive lin:l-
-iked. lie accompanied BL'OSIAPARTZ on his expedi-
tion to Egypt ; and, while the General WAS devising
means for the indulgence of his ambition, TALLIES
soon' worthily exerted himself, in the dissemination
of liberal pduciples among his fellow-nun; and
actually established a newspaper, called " the Egyptian
lleoade." Hut the event in leis life which hill record
his name with honor, even to the latest ages, was his
being the immediate cause of the downfall of Hones-
it ERR r, who, by a series of political intrigue, haul ob-
tained the reins of power, and preserved them by the
most outrageous ernelty. TALLIES, observed the %%ap-
ron violence of the Government; and determined to
relieve his country fr the tyranny whirls disgraced
it. lie wished to accomplish his object in the ordi-
nary course of political chauge ; but the f Mowing
accident impelled him to a snore decided conduct
evinced the ardor of his character, and stewed the
err .r an opinion, that he was without personal
courage. lie eminently possessed the power of enrag-
ing female affection ; and had formed a tender friend-
ship nith the frail, hut beautiful ►Madame Canarc-s,
so celebrated in time Revolutionary History; but, at the
pa riod in question, mutual jealousy had interrupted
their attachment. the was thrown into a dungeon by
order of Rosiest IMRE ; and, when it was conceived
sh, Lad been suffiriently terrified by impriatinment, and
the prospect of the Guillotine, she was offered life aatl
liberty if she would betray the Councils of TALLIEN,
anti enable his enemies to ruin him. Although her
lover haul been faithless, and had deserted her,
she refused the offer with indignation ; anal, with
great diTirnity, had the following letter conveyed to
him. •"1. he Minister of Police has announced to me

" that to-morrow I am to appear at the Tribunal,—that
is to say, I am to ascend the scaffold. I dreamt last
•• night tint Rot:virtue was nomore ; and that nay pri-
•• sun doors were opened. A brave man might have
realized my dream ; but, thanks to your notorious
Cowardice, no one remains who is capable of its ar-
'• complishment." TALLIEN answerered merely, " Ile
" prides. t as I shall prove brave ; and, above all, be
tranquil.'• The next day he hurried to the Tri-
Lanai ; :test, regardless of danger, accused the soils-
L-eant Rourtetenen in his own presence. The elo-
quence of TALLIEN bad always been commanding and
impressive ; hut on this occasion, it was compared to
the impetuous flowing of a river, whose course had
been prematurely stopped. Ile pourtrayed the vices
of Ronrsetuane and his companions; the cruelty and
the other excesses of their tiovernment, which hail de-
prived France of Ler most illustrious citizens. Then,
taking a dagger from his bosom, he rushed towards the
Statue of Ronne, his own immortal Prototype; and
swore, that be, himself, would stab the Tyrant to the
I.eart, if his countrymen did not deliver them-
selves from their disgraceful bondage. His language,
Isis action, and his animated eye were irresistible;
tor they recalled the Roman Ileru to the minds of all
the auditors. ROBVirIFRIM was astounded, and at-
tempted to defend himself. The moment was critical ;
the life of TALLIEN hung upon a thread ; hut his elo-
silence prevailed, and the tribunal regained its lost
character. The Tyrant was sent to the scaffold ;
Madame Canancs, and other intended victims were
saved, and the reign of terror was abolished.
TALLIem escaped all the dangers of the Revolution ;
and, having married the Princess of Ctstomr, he
cL:sed his political life, and went into dignified retire-
ment. Ills manners were elegant; and, although his
talents and his well-earned fame could not but excite
the envy and hatred of his cutemporaries, posterity
will *do jostler to his virtues, and to opinions which he
edrocated wth so much success: opinions which,
though p. Mails• erroneous, have worked incalculable
benefit to tiE CONSTITUTIONAL CAUSE; and
have justly indnortalized the illustrious name of
'Lam taw.—(Cossiiirtion Sunday Paper.)

THE LATE PROFESSOR YOU. C.
Gt isnow, Nov. 22.—This distinguished literary cha-
racter, so long the ornament of the University °Nisi-
gow, departed this life very suddenly on Satuiday last.
HI had gone io to take a warm bath at tleorge's Inn. In
perfect health, between 3 and 4 in the afternoon of that
day. and upon the servant entering the room he found
Mine sitting lifeless in the water. Yesterday his remains
were attended to the grave by a rut number, consisting
of almost the whole body belonging to the College,
along with the principal of the Clergy, and numerous
friends and admirers. All the classes, along with the
Professor,. walked in their gowns. His own (viz. the
Creek) clam walked first in order, each of the indivi-
duals contriving it exhibiting evident marks of grief for
the heavy leas they had sustained in the death of their
lamented Professor. These were followed by the Pro-
fessor.; Om sigma came the other gown classes. The
streets trete filled with innumerable spectators. His
remains ware deposited io the burial-ground of the
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