Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-09-27
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HIS .'LJestys ship BeHerobhoa, july "a.
" observed his person [Buonaparte] particu-
iariy, and can describe him thus HE is about 5
feet z inches in height, ,ery strong made, and
well proportional very broad md deep chest -
legs and thighs proportioned with great symmet-
| ~ and strength, small, round and handsome
| foot. His countenance is sallow, and as it were
deeply tinged by hot climates, but the most com
! manding air ever saw. His eyes grey, and the
most piercing you can imagine. HIS glance, you
fancy, searches into your inmost thoughts. His
halr dark brown, and no appearance of gery.-
| His features are handsome now, and when young
er, he must haze been avery handsome man,
| lie Is rather fat, aud his belly proturbeant, but
he appears active notwithstanding. He looks a.
bout IS or 46 years of age. In fact, he is very
like the picture that is exhibited of him in the
hdelphi, and also the prints. He is extremely GU.
rous, & never passesany thing remarkable in the
ship without Immediately demanding its USE ana
inquiring infinitely into the manner thereof lie
also stops and asks the officers divers questions
relative 10 the time they have been in the SER
vice. what actions, &c. He dresses in green uni
form, with red facings and edged with red, two
plain gold epsuettes, the lappes cf the coat cut
round and turned back, white waistcoat and
breeches, and military boots and spurs, the Grand
Cross ofthe Legion of Honour on his left breast
He professeshis intention (fhe is allowed to re-
side in England) to adopt the English customs
and manners. and declares that he will never
meddle with politics more.
"The army which left Paris, and united with
Others on the Loire, wanted him to ION them and
resume his title, which he refused to do. He de-
clares that not another goutts dc s,s,lg shall be
shed on his account. Fortunate, indeed, it would
have been, ifhe really had been of Ibis opinion
some years back.
His followers still treat him with the great
est respect, not one ofthern, not even the duke
/ of Rovigo himself, even speaking 10 him without
beng uncovered the whole time. He dses not
Eappear out until about half past ten, though he
| rises about seven. He breakfasts in the French
fashion 1T eleven, and dimes at six. He spends
most of the dayalone in the after-cabin, and reads
a greatdeal He retires to bed about eight He
has not lately been much on the quarter deck
His suite is composed of about so persons
| "Gen. Bertrand appears to be fine and faith
ful soldier. He has never Abandoned Napoleon
| in his adversely or prosperity He was az Eiba
with him, and believe intends accompanying (if
permitted) wherever his destination may be. II
was this officer who constructed the bridge over
he Danube, from the Isle de Lobs,, which saved
| the French army after the battle OF Asperne----
Madame Bertrand, Ibeleve was born in Nlartin-
ique, OF Irish parents, and her maiden name was
Dillon. She IS extremely pleasant and a4fsble,
AID greatly attached to Napoleon's interests The
Ducdc Rovigo issvery fine looking man, about so,
with countenance expressive ofsuperior talents
De discusses is little fellow about Ave feet one
inch, very clever. lie is the author of the Histo-
rical Atlas, which suppose you have SEEM
LAllemand is considered an excellent officer and
commanded the light infantry of the Imperial
Guard IN the battle of Waterloo"