Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-11-08

separation was heart breaking to the child, and
stratagem was resorted to sOothe the pangs OF
parting. He was then transferred to Vienna, and
placed in the hand of Germans. For short
time he was permitted to visit his mother, but b.
naly, on the Goth Of May, 1915. he was trans
ferrcd to Vienna, where he ever afterwards resid-
ed
His name in the state calender was now Chas.
Francis Joseph, that Of Napoleon being entirely
forbidden to be used. In 1918 he was created
Duke of Reichstadt, lordsiIip in Bohemia, with
revenue Of almost 100000 per annum-
placed next in rank to the princes of the Blood.
At first his grandfather destined him for the
church. but afterwards he changed his views,
and gave him military education. A person
who saw him about this period, represents him as
a handsome, interesting boy, with great spirit and
apparently good constitution. Ii has been sus-
pected, and not without cause, that very great
care was taken to prevent his ambition being ex-
cited by the history of his fathers deeds, the
recital Of his glorious victories. Obscure pOr-
tons of history were made his study, and a po-
lice officer was stationed in the room when his
lessons were given him by his tutor. The cee-
brated Won Hammer was one Of his teachers, aud
is believed to have been Of great benefit to him.
The Count Dletrelchstein, his Governor, kept
him in state Of surveillance, aud never suffer-
ed him to be unmatched.
He was not allowed to associate with any
young persons on terms Of intimacy, no matter
how much he desired society, and overy avenue
to a secret correspondence was carefully guard
ed. Even when grown up, educated, and in
command Of regiment Of cavalry, he was still a
prisoner. This has, however, been denied very
recently bv the Court of Vienna Little there
fore can be said of the character of his mind, or
Al # Ihp dam af,nn nhpra
of his residence at Schoenbrunn is said to have
Injured has health. aud hls total arrangement
from his mother. the Bonaparte family, and suit
able companions of his own rank, no doubt had
their full effect in Fastening his career to its ter
minatiOn. Cut of from the scenes OF real life,
he used to frequent the theatre at Vienna, to
watch its shadows, and observe their resemblance.
Here, with his hands clasped, his head project
ed forward. aud his eyes intently' fixed On what
he saw. he excited the most lively interest among
the spectators. To this spot many devoted
and enthusiastic Frenchman repaired to catch u
glimpse o! features so painfully exciting and dear
to the friends Of Napoleon.
The best medical aid availed him nothing -
He was told that he could not recover. and he
lamented his destiny with bitter grief. There
are but two epochs, said he, in nv life, to be re-
membered--my birth aud my death. Would to
God that could have seen before died thai
column which rears its head M the Place Ven
dome. the glorious monument Of my fathers fame.
Hrs mother, from whom he bad been 50 long
separated, ha, tened to catch his parting breath.
Though BY her alliance with Count Niepperg she
has become the mother OF many children, vet on
this q, casinn she did not forget what was due to
the ties o. once pleasing union with the
greatest man OF the age. O,er that solitary
r t.H alta l, no
wept da, bv da, until the last sigh OF the son OF
the man she had once loved fell ON her ear. and
rendered her for some time senseless OF the loss
she had sus,aired. On the destiny Of tins untor-
tunate Young man, prediction aud presentiment
tear and hope, ambition and policy. had long
hung with trembling anxiety. AT the aye "f 22
years. he has left the vast theatre which was
opening 10 him. for veal or wo. to sleep among
the dull corses of the House Of HaPsburg III the
Convent Of the Capuchins