The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-09
NOVEMBER 3, 1926

haps, to save the awkwardness of Mr.. Buo-
naparte) soon came to us from his workmen,
in an old coat, from which he had barely
shaken off the mortar, and--a sign of the
true gentleman-madc no apologies. His
hair, figure and address, have the character
of the English country gentleman--open un.
affected, and independent, but perhaps COM
bning more midness and suavity. Were
it not that his figure is two thick-set, /
shauld, perhaps, say that he had still more
the character of an American, in whom |
think, the last enumerated qualities of mild
ness and suavity are often found, than in our
own countrymen. His face is fine, and bears
50 close resemblance to that of his more
distinguished brother, that it is difficult at
the first glance to decide which of the busts
in the apartment were Of him and which of
Napoleon. The expression of the one, how
ever, is much more benignant; it is indeed
exceedingly pleasing, and prepares you for
the amiable sentiments which appear in his
discourse. The planness and urbanity of
his manners, for the first few moments, sus-
pended pleasure in surprise; and even at
terwards, when smiling at myself, thought
"And what did ! expect to sect" could
not still help, ever and anon, acknowledging
that had not looked to see exactly The !nan
| saw. / felt most strangely the contrast
betw cen the thoughts that were fast travel
| ling through my brain. of battles and chan
ces, ambition and intrigues, crowns and
sceptres--the whole great drama of the
brothers. life passing before me-l felt most
strangely the contrast between these
thoughts and the man was coaversng with.
He discoursed easily on various topics, bur
always with much quietness and modesty
| He did and said but little in the French man
ner. though he always spoke the language,
under standing English he said but imper-
fectly. and not speaking it at all. He ex-
pressed curiosity to become acquainted
with our living Poets--but complained that
he found them difficult, and inquired if there
was not often greater obscurity OF style
than in that of our older authors l found
he meant those of Queen AIMS reign. In
speaking of the members of his family, he
carefully avoided titles; it was mon yfrere
.Nahoieon, ma seur Uontense, &c. He
walked US round his improvements indoors
and ont. When / observed upon the a
inusement he seemed to find in beautifying his
little villa. he replied that he was happier
in it than he had ever found himself in more
bustling scenes. He gathered wild how-
er, and in presenting it to me, carelessly
| QTCW d comparison DSlWCCu III IlllnulC
beauties and the pleasures of private life;
contrasting those Of ambition and power
with the more gaudy flowers Of the parterre,
which look better at distance than upon
nearer approach.-He said this so naturally
with manner so simple, and accent so mild,
that 1t was impossible to see in it attempt at
display of any kind. Understanding that I
was foreigner, ne hoped that was as much
pleased with the country as he was; observ-
ed, that it was country for the many, and
not for the few; which give freedom to all,
and power to none, in which happiness might
better be found then any other, and in
which he was we'll pleased that his lot was
now cast.
aThe character of this exile seems to
be much marked for humanity and benevo-
ience. He is peculiarly attentive to suffer-
ers of his own nation-I mean of France: is
careful to provide work for the poor emf
grants; and to others affords lodging, and
often money to considerable amount. His
kindness has of course, been imposed upon,
in some cases So hagrantly, that he is now
learning circumspection, though he does not
suffer his humanity to be chilled. This
learned from his American neighbours.
left Count Survilier, satisfied that nature
had formed him for the character he now
wears and that fortune had rather spited
him in making him the brother of the ambi-
tious Napoleon"