The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-02-12
FUNERAL EULOGY


The most extraordinary man, the most
exalted genius, that ever appeared Oh the
theatre of the world, is no more The
mortal remains OF the conqueror of Eu-
rope, for fifteen years the dictator oil its
laws, humbly Tepose at the door Of cot
tage. On the most terrific rock of the
shores of Africa, farfrom the beautiful
country to which he owed his prosperity
and glory, Napoleon, the greatest cap>
tain OF ancient or modern times, and re-
Gently the most powerful monarch of the
ed earth that covers his ashes cannot be
watered by the tears of his son. His
friends are unable to strew flowers upon
the tomb of him to whom they owed all
their greatness, and our tears alone (tak-
ing the hands of Montholon and Mar
chand) are perhaps the only ones which
Frenchmcn will shed over his grave
who is this outlaw, who thus expires in
the prime OF life, in barbarous exile p
Who 4! 1t Is the saviour and legislator Of
France. The restorer of monarchies
shaken, of religion desolate, and the So
cial compact dissolved. 1t is the hero of
Lodi OF Arcols, of the Pyramids, of Ma
rengo, of Austerlitz, of Jena, Of Wagram.
1t is the generous conqueror Of the Aus
TRANS, OF the Prussians, of the Russians,
and of hundred other nations, who have
never ceased TO admire him. 1t is, in
line the same Napoleon from whom all
the sovereigns of Europe have sued for
friendship and alliance
Let us take rapid glance at his i'm
mortal career. We see every where the
intrepid soldier the consummate general,
the firm and enlightened starssman.-
Whether his fortune be good or bad. we
find him always above it Hardly emerge d
iromyoulh, Napoleon,yet simple officer of
artillery, commenced his career in arms.
under the walls of rouion. He astonish-
ed his superiors by the rectitude OF his
Judgment, and by the able dispositions
he gave to his batteries. He routed from
that important place, those enemies. mas
ters OF the sea, who had held it by treach-
cry. Napoleon powerfully contributed
10 the success of the siege, and gave a
presage OF what he would one day be-
| Soon afterwards, al the head of the army
OF itait, he made his debut, by beating
the Austrians at Montenatte, and by put
ling them to flight, wherever he met
hen 1t was in vain that they en;rench-
ed Themselves at the bridge of Lodi. The
Dung hero, surrounded by the standard
oi liberty, which even the Austrian thun-
ders seemed to respect, forced that terri
BILE passage at the head of the grenadiers
OF the republic, * for the fifth time in less
than one month, put 10 route the impe-
rial troops. len other battles gained i'm
mediately after by the young Napoleon,
! rendered France completely mistress OF
Italy, and that fine country received a
new organization, under The protection OF
her deliverers.
The genius of Napoleon developsl il
sell In this glorious campaign. lie is al.
| ready more than disciplined and forlu.
| nate general; at the age Of tweDty-siX,
is the tTst captain OF the age, the regene-
nerator OF Italy and reverenced by her
people as the greatest of men.
A foreign shore Immediately after re.
ceived him and his brave companions in
arms. He became the conqueror of Epypr
10 wrest that fertile country from the do.
minion of the Marmelukes, destroy III
r.. India commerce, and open new rout,
10 the industry oil France. Europs anu
Asia were leagued against him. The
Turks became the allies Of England, to
PROSTATE that portentous expedilion.-
Less than one month, nevertheless was
sufficient for the genius Of Napoleon to
} subdue Egypt and Syria. A handful OF
French soldiers Ieseized the pyramids.
and the banks of astonised Aboukir vii.
| messed their valor and that of their leader
But while Napoleon and his immortal
demi- brigades beats the Turks and In.
giish, the Mamelukes and Arabs, France
was distracted by internal factions
Austria took advantage oil The favorable
moment to recommence the war. Italy
was again invaded by the imperial troops,
and even the frontiers CT France were
mcDaced. No sooner did Napoleon hear
OF the mlslorluDes of his country, than
"c quilted Egypt penetrated The fleets
'' England, and arrived III France, where
was received as her deliverer. A few
day S only were necessary to dethrone
pdrchy and 10 establish frmer govern
,"en', OF which the people declared him
he head. Honored with the title of firsl
consul Of the French republic, Napoleon
collected in haste, some divisions ofyoung
oonscripts, trayersed the Alps amid SHOWS
and DrecIplces, and darted with the rapi.
dIty OF an eagle upon a victorious army,
intoxicated with success. He attacked
them and gave them battle in the field OF
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