Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-07


Gent portion by the Chevaer's generosity; the
old keeper no longer withheld his consent, and
the lovers were united, jointly imploring thou
sand blessings for their benefac,or.
Twenty wears passed away, and France fell in
TO the confusion of political dssensions, and, at
length, into all the horrors OF the Revolution.
Boufler, though friendly to all the opinions
which were then propagated by the true lovers
ofliberty, was compelled, after the deporable
10th of August, 1892, to quit France and take
refuge in Berlin. Prince Henry and the King
of Prussia, after keeping him Tor some time
with them, gave him al estate in Poland, where,
like true French Knight, he founded colony
for all the emigrants who were driven from
their unhappy country. But in spite OF all the
advantages, and all the consultations he recelv-
ed in foreign lands, he never ceased to sigh al
ter Paris, where he had passed the early part OF
his life in that atmosphere OF pleasure and ur-
banity which was not to be found in any other
capital in Europe Thither his family, his
friends, his most cherished habits, all called
him. The compliments paid him on his po-
ems, only served to remind him of the lovely
and captivating women who had inspired them
those on his novel, Of the delights Of Chante-
loup, of the amiable Duchess de Choiseul, (who
had survived her husband only few years,
and of the Temple Of Butterflies.
| The storm Of the Revolution having subsid-
ed many prescribed persons obtained leave to
return TO France; among these was Bouffiers,
who left Poland, travelling homeward through
Bohemia, Bavaria, and Switzerland. He wish
ed to revisit the beautiful shores of the lake Of
Geneva, where, thirty years ago, he had pass
ed time which he never required 10 without
animation and delight. He therefore stopped
at Lausanne, and fearing lest his name might
expose him to some disagreeable curiosity or
supervision, he had furnished himself with a
passport under the name Of Foubers, a French
painter In this character, which he had more
than once assumed before, he presented him
self in the first houses Of Lausanne, where he
was soon received with all the attentions due to
genuine talent, embellished by wit and great
knowledge of the world. The rage for NJ.
Foubers and for his fine miniature portraits was
universal. AS he was axious to obtain beauti-
full Subjects, he was constantly told that he
| ought to paint the Countess de Lauterbach;
she was described 10 him as lady Of French
origin, and the widow of Bavarian general,
who, at his death, had left her considerable pro-
perty, including magnificent estate situated
lance from Lausanne. She was universally
all for that oSlging affability which wins all
hearts. How many stimulants to Bouffler's
curiosity Nor was it long ungratiGed. At
fete given by one Of the principal inhabitants
of Lausanne, the beautiful Countess of Lauter-
bach was present, and not only justified all his
expectations, but enchanted him by that mimi
.,-l IL, ckc-
women.
He was introduced to the Countess, who ap-
peared struck by the sound OF his voice, and
agita,ed by some emotion which she strove TO
dissemble. They entered into conversation,
and Boufflers expressed the most earnest desire
to paint from so fine model. After mo-
ment's reflection, the Countess accepted his Of
fer; and as if struck by some sudden thought,
fixed day for Foubers to so to her house, at
the same time expressing her pleasure at being
painted by French artist.
On the day appointed, an elegant caleche
stopped at the door of his lodging, and con-
veyed him to the Chateau de 81. Sulpice,
situated on the banks of the lake, opposite to
the superb amphitheatre traced by the Alps
on the horizon. Boufflers arrived; he cross
ed spacious outer court, passed through
handsome nall, and entered a vast saloon,
in which every thing announced opulence and
the most exquisite taste. On one side Of
the room hung full-length portrait of the
late Duchess de Choiseul, seated near the
Temple Of Butterflies, with volume of
Bouffler's works in her hand. The Chevalier
could not control the emotions which agitated
him, and forced tears from his eyes. "What
recollec 1ions!" exclaimed he nvoluntarily: "this
Countess de Lauterbach must certainly be of
the Choseul family shall like her the bet
ter" Whilst he gave himself up to his reflect
ions, chamberlain came to tell him that his
lady would be occupied for short time, that
she begged NJ. Foubers 10 excuse her, and de-
sired him to ask whether he would be pleased to
walk into her plantation la Franchise. Bout
fiers followed his conductor through long suit
of apartments, all furnished with wonderful
macniGcence and variety He entered an ave-
nue. of lines, and a, the first turning, he saw,
under the shade of some very large trees, a
temple of gauze precisely like the Duchess de
Choiseul's. The temple was filled with the
most beautiful butterflies Of every species, and
over the door was an inscription IN verse which
BoufAers had formerly written over the entrance
10 the temple of Chaneloup, and even the hand
writing was so exactly his own, that he stood
before il agit.ed, We, motionless with astonish-
ment, and thought himself transported by ma
gic 10 the banks of the Loire. But his sur
prise was increased and his emotion heightened,
,ybon bo s,,r .J,,,cinp towards him a Young