Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-19
Msntoirs OF .Eomrbe.
From The London L.terary Gcrette.

bition to which the revolution opened the way-incu
ding his brother Lucien-seem 10 have yielded to him
that arm OF rover with which he daringy ADVANCED
HIMSELF while they tho't the, were themselves ike mas
ter spirits, working all the political machinery for their
own elevation The army was always allotted to Ma
poleon he took the army, and through the army the
supreme power; showing his rivals that policy and
tntrigue, as well in the field OF war; he was tier s,l-
perlor But TO return to Foushe, be tells that at the
period ofte peace OF Lunevilie were spies upon
every staff oicer;' and yet we find in OF the les
ser movements OF this corrupt court very curious iu-
stances oil police collisions and altercations.
The heart oil Bonaparte," says Fouche twas not
alien from vengeance and atred his mind Shut
against prelu'ce and 1t was sy TO perceive through
tue vc IN winch he shroudcd himself, decided incIl-
nation to tyranny 1t precisely that inclination
that ,eited my self TO mitigate and combat but for
that purpose, never employ Ell any other weapons tha
tn ascendancy OF truth and l was sincerely
at'achei To that parsonage fully persuaded was,
that there was III the of arms and in the
civil order, who possessed character So firm so perse-
vering such character, in short, requisite to
direct The government and suppress faction ]
persuaded myself at hat time that il possible
H,gate tat great character all that comprised
q too much violence and n;ractablitv. Others calcu-
lated on passion or women; for Bonaparte was by
no means insensibe 10 their charms; at all events,
was obvious that the fair would obtain
nuence over him preiudical public affairs. The
first III this direction MOI successful Having been
struck ON his last passage through Milan with the the
atricl beauty os the singer C, and still more b,
inc sublime accents OF her voice. he made her some
rich presents, and wished attach her TO him. He
charged Berihier with he TASK of concluding a treaty
with her On liberal teas and conducting her TO Paris
She even performed tie journey in Begters carriage
Having toierabIy rich establishment OF fifteen thou
sand francs month, she exhibited her brillancI at the
theatre, and the concerts at the Tueres where her
voice performed wonders. But at that time the chief
magistrate made point of sodin scandal: and not
wishing 10 give Josephine, who excessively Jealous
any subject CT complaint his visits the beautiful vo-
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attention and without charms, were not Likely to satisfy
prouu and iinpassioned woman, who had something
masculine iii her character. @ had recourse IL,
the usual infallible audoe; she fell violently in love
with the celebrated violin PLAYER, Rode EnuaIiy
| srnen himself, he incapable of preserving AN,
terms in MS attachment equal; deying the vigilance
ofJunot and Berthier. While these intrlrues were no
ing on, Bonapare da, told me thai he was asian
ish"d, wit" my acknowledged ability that | did moi
C ndnc the aolce better, a,id that there were crcum.
STAGES OF winch was EHoTapt--.ics,' | repjieJ.
There are things OF winch was gn5rai, but Of wi,ic.
am no longer for instance little man mnted ~,
IN grey great coat, olen issues, dark nights from
a back door in the Tuilercs, accompanied by sinre
attendant mounts shabby vehicle and proceed, to
ferret ont certain SigDora @ -: that little man is
yourself; and the misJudging vocalist sacrifices her
fidelity TO you in favor of Rode, the violin PLAYER, Al
these words the Consul, turning lis back upon me and
remaining silent, rang the bell and withdrew An
AID de-canp was commissioned to perform TIE part OF
bi ok eunuch TO the unfaiitfu fair ONE who Indignantly
refused 10 submit the regulations the sera~0 She
was first deprived Of her establishment aud pensions
IN the hope of reducing herto by famine; but deer
II IN love with Rode. she remained nc< ibe and re-
cccted the most brilliant offers of the Pyines Bcrr
she then compelled to cult Paris She first retired
into the Country with her lover: but afterwards bol,
made their escape and went Russia To recruit their
| fortune
These were, we suppose, part of Rode's variaons,,
Tie mode IN winch Bonaparic greeted the intelligence
of the death OF the Emperor Paul may he READ a. q
little bit OF bravura in his sty!e.
Il received" says author, sby estuflite from.
oreIgn banker the first tragical intelligence this
event; hurried To the Tuileres and found the FIRST
Consul, whose courier had also just arrived graspng
and twisting his despatch while he walked about in a
hurried manner and with haggard air. .What' said
he 'an Emperor not in safety in the midst os gtars!'
In order TO aPPease him. of my colleagues m, self
and the consul Cambaceres, told him. that whatever
might be the mode of deposition practiced in Prussia
uckiy the south OF Europe stranger to such trcaCt-
erous habits and attempts But none of our arguments
appeared to affect him. his sagacy perceived their oI-
owness IN regard 10 his position and the danger he bad
run IN December He gave vent to his passion rfa,ac-
niations, sampDgs OF the foot and short fits of rage.
never behcid striking scene. To the grief which
the result OF the battle of Copenhagen had inflicted was
now added the poignant modification which he expert.
enced from the unexpected murder of the Russian 20
tentae, whose friend and ally lie had become Political
disapPontnens thus added additional pangs to his re-
grei There was an end to the northern league against
England.
''The ragica death of Paul the First insured Bo-
naParte with melancholy IDEAS and aggravated tie mis-
trust and suspicion of his character. He drcant Of
nothing but conspiraces in the army, nc cashered and
caused to be arrested several general officers among
others, fuuDbert, whom had difficulty IN SAVING,
from his inAexible severity. At the same time an in
former caused the intentions of Bernadoue TO be sus
pected and seriously compromised him.
cat various intervals, advantage had been taken
of republican speeches. made by him in his e;at
major, to excite the mstrust Of the First Consu against
! him. All Of a sudden he was unexpectedly recalled
and fell into disgrace There were several arrests and
| the whole staff Of Bcrnandote dsorganizcd but
without much noise; above all, BoDaparte wished 70
avoid publicity: Europe said he Ought TO think that
there are no more conspiracies against me. main
tanned great about all The particulars which
were sent TO me concerning affair which was more
military than civil, and which connected bv very
slight points Of union with my functions. But gave
BcrnadOtte, whom forborc see, some useful direc
tons, for which he expressed his oblgations little
time after, his broherin-iaw, Joseph Bonaparte ar
ranged his reconciliation with the First Consul it was
the second since the 18th Brumare. In consequence
of my ADVICE Bonapare made an effort by well deser
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