Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-03-15
NAPOLEON.

NAPOLEON.
Soon after the birth of young Napoleon, his ia |
Their contemplated building superb, palace, near
" opposite to the Point dJcna, which was to nave |
been called LIE Palais du Rio de Rome, (the King |
oi Romes palace) The government consequent
ly endeavored 10 purchase all the houses situated
upon the ground where it was intended to be built.
Upon the spot of ground, which, ordng the
plan that had been traced out, to form the cx-
treme right Lf the front of the palace, there
small house belonging TO poor cooper, named Bon
yIvant, which including the ground upon which il
stood, was not, at the highest estimation, worth
more than 1000 francs. The owner demanded
1OOOO francs. 1t was referred TO the Emperor,
who ordered that it should be purchased at that
price. Nhen the proper person waited upon the
cooper conclude the agreement, he said, that
upnn reflection, he should sell it for less than
$4,000 francs. 1t referred again to Napoleon,
who directed that it should be given to him. When
they came conclude the business, the cooper
creased his demand to 10000. The architect was
greatly embarrassed, aud dill not not know how To
act on in what manner he could again venture to
annoy tho Emperor the subject; at the same
time Inc knew that il was impossible TO conceal any
thing from him. He therefore addressed him again
an the subject. "Ce drole la nous abuse said he
''pourtan ilny pas dautre moyen; allons il tant
payer" (ihis fellow takes advantage; however,
there is other ans, we must pay it.) The arthi
returned To the cooper, vino ncIeacec his price
| to 10000 francs. Napoleon, indignant when in
formed of il, saii, sect homme la est un miserable
ben jc nachctterai point la maison, ct ellie
terra CONNIE TN monument de mon respect pour les
uiX'-( That man rs Il knave-l will not purchase
the house at any rate, and IT shall remain
monument OF my respect for the lawS.) The Bour-
bons returned, razed the foundation of the intended
palace, and threw Down what had been erected:
he conpers howell fell to ruins and its master, NJ
| Rom No
where me a miserable subsistence by his
trade.
,9Dc,tin@ I1cmcat.-Mr. Work, Capt Of the
Don Giovanni schooner from Gottenburgh,
while delivering 4 cargo of deals and iron at Il
! wharf in St GATHERINGS on Tuesday last, was ac-
costed by miserable licking Young man, just
returned from America, bcseeclIng a little EN-
ployment. The Captain in reply, SAID he was
sorry he was not in want of additional hands, as
his crew we're fully adequate to discharge the
cargo. The young man in return expressed his
regret, but urged the captain to suffer him to
work only for his meat, as he was nearly starving
for want oifood. Misunderstanding the Youths IN
happy situation the Captain complied with the
condition, and the young man went cheerfuIly
TO work in the hold among the crew. Ob9er-
wing OH the following day the assidulty of the
stranger to discharge his duty, the captain asked
HIM OF what place lac was nativeo 'LougLrea,
in Ireland he replied. Loughrea-Lomghrea, ;
reJoincd the captain, 'and what is your nane2'
'Denns Work. replied tie youth. Palpitating
with anxiety and afraid he might be mistaken
the Captain Immediately inquired if he had
brother. Il bad said he, 'but it is long time
since saw him what is his namc'' almost
breathlcssly inquired the captain. James
/ Work. replied the youth. Then YOU must
have had letters from your broher,' SAYS the cap
tain. oh, yes. SIR Come come, along with me-
says the captain, hastily, and immediately hur-
ried him INTO the cabin. Have YOU any obiec-
tons to show me those letters from your
hrother'' asked the captain Certainly not ,
said he, and instantly pulled out his pocket book
and produced them. The captain assured then
almost 10 certainty who the young man was
produced from his desk corresponding letters TO
himself, and upon the mutual correspondence
being laid upon the table, each exclaimed, Bro
! ther!' and they instantly rushed into each 9TH
er's arms, aud for several minutes their feeljues
were 81 overpowercd with the warmth of their
affection, that neither of them could speak till
tears came TO their relief. London Paper.
! Hi7id5 CaSte.-The tenacity of the Hindoes AS to
caste, IS illustrated by the following melancholy mar
! raiivc:-A young Hintoo girl, of superior beauty
! had by chanCS been seen and admired by youth
of the same religion, but of inferior CASTE Know
n the latter 10 be an msurmountable barrier to tie
parents consent, he at length prevailed upon her
to elope with and marry him in his own village.
Her family discovered their retreat and con-
trived by straagem to get her again in their power