The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-11-27


made mo master of Mantua, but the wa.
ter tho lake lowered rapidly SO that
my column. which had embarked, could
not arrive. This evening, l shall Try
another scheme, bur it cannot be aitep-
dedby results equally satisfactory.
have just received a letter from Eu-
gene. which send to you. Pray write
for me TO the dear children, and send
them some little presents. Assure them
that love them as dearly as though
they were my own. Every thing belong
ing to you and me is so blended togeth-
er in my heart, that l know no differ
ence
am very anxious to know how you
are, and what you are doing. have
visited virgil's village, on the banks of
the lake, by the silvcry light of the moon
but my mind was every moment occu-
pied with thoughts Of Josephine.
On the 2eth. the enemy made gen.
ernl sortie. He killed or wounded two
hundred of our men; but he himself
lost Eve hundred in his precipitate sre-
treat .ss sS ~
lam welliu health but I enjoy no
pleasure or happiness save in the soci-
ETY. of Josephine.
Three NeapoIitan regiments have ar
rived at Brescia. They separated from
the Austrian army in consequence Of
the convention which have concluded
with M. Pignatelli.
have lost my snufF.box.. Send mo
one of rather flat shape, ..and let lock
Of your hair he set on the lid. m M
send you thousand kisses, with
every assurance Of my boundless love
and unchanging fidelity. Before joseph
depnrtst ! wish 10 speak with him.
iga BoNArARTE
LETTER 5-To JOSEPHINE, AT MILAN
MarmirOlo, LIST IHermidor--Juiy 1914,
1906. 'f
Two days have elapsed since have
received a letter from you. Ihave made
this observation to myself thirty times
in tho course of to-day. This is very
miserable but it is nevertheless. proof
ofthe tender solici.ude with which you in
spire me.
Yesterday we attacked Mautua. We
made warm work with our batteries of
moriars, and firing red hot balls. The
spectacle was awfalIy grand. We have
taken several ofthe out works, and we
shall open tho trench tonight. To-mor-
row l shall depar. with the head-quar-
ters to Castigliono, whore l expect to
sleep. aa 15 u k'eia- ssa u
have received courier from Paris.
He had two letters for you. which read,
Though this action was perfe city natural,
and though you gave me. the other day,
permission to read your letters, yet am,
afraid you will be displeased, and this
thought dissfesses me. I might have
sealed them again. but that would be
obvious. II l have offended ask your
pardon. swear it was not from jeal-
ousy. have too high an opinion Of my
dear Josephine. ! would have you give
entire permission to read your letters
there would then be neither remorse nor
fear. no -s.a
Achille has arrived as courier from
Milan, and no letters from you. Adieu,
my only beloved. II you do not join
me soon, Twill 60 to Milan and fetch
you.
A thousand kisses, as ardent as my
heart, as pure as thine.
have called back the courier. He in.
forms me that he waited on you. and
that you snid you had nothing for him.
Fie! wicked, cruel, pretty little tyrant |!
You langh at my threats and my folly.
40 /! if l could but shut you ap in my
heart and keep you prisoner there !!
Let me hear that you are we'll aud in
good spirits. ~ 1 tgps
~tss BoNApARTE.
LATTER 6-To JosErmFE, AT MILAN.
Cdsfigliois, Sd 7Hermidor, gear w.