The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-31

CoEnf DC SAiuelliers-or Joseph Ren1psyte. This
distinguished Individual has now resided In this
county upwards o. twenty years, and probably no.
PERSON ever resided here 50 long period from q
foreign country, that has made noSe friends or made
himself more esteemed He was ALWAYS called by
Napoleon GOOD MAN, and he has proved himself
emPhatieally SO here: He rs known In the whole
neighborhood where be resides for his gseal beneyo
lenee and hindaess Few msn have passed through
greater vicisshudes-for as early as 1901 when his
brother was First Consul of France Joseph was dis
nguished for his learning and general information.
fought at Hoenlinden between the French army (un-
der General MORGAN, and subordinate generals, Ney
Grouchy and others,) and the army u Austria, IN
which the latter lost ten thousand prisoners and
Immense number Of killed, Joseph Bonaparte, the
present Count, negotiated Treaty. Of Peace, which
ne signed ON the pan Of France.
In that treaty, Austria surrendered all the territory
on inc len bank Of the Rhine making that river the
, ISounaaIy o. France and il is remarkable facs
tnat during an the negotiations OF Napoleon with the
Allies, during his reverses, he ever con,ended that
ms was The National, well as the rightful bonn
Diary Of France This Treaty was the first that was
made after Napoleon became Ruler Of France
was considered at the time, one that was highly
credtabe TO the tasats Of Joseph as an able nego-
tiator. Napoleon had the highest opinion OF the
judgment and wisdom Of his brother Joseph, who
was always distinguished, and always held the high
est trusts of confidence.
Hewas King Of Naples, and King of Spain; and
at the last struggle Of the French arms entrusted
with the Government of France, during the absence
Of Napoleon. Since his residence In this country
he has lived most retired and unimpsaohabie life,
at his farm al Bordentown, the banks OF the Della
ware Here he has erected most costly mansion
and various outhouses-and has enclosed nearly
thousand acres principally in magnificent Park.
The Count occupies portion Of his time in over
seeing his grounds and in study. Few men have q
better selected library, and fewer still more de-
voted To Literature and the Fine Arts. The Count
Is perfect gentleman, and is proyerbial for his
ease and saaviiy Of manners. When travelling he
conforms to all the regulations prescribed for others
We reeolect an adventure that will illustrate his
character.
During the Yellow Fever In 1919, the Count
reached the city at nidnisht having been detained
on the road by some accident. He stopped at his
then usual quarters Washington Hall in Broadway
Every bed in the house was occupied! The land-
lord insisted on giving up his own room for his ac-
commodaton; but the Count apologising for his ne
cessity of appearing at so late an hour, refused to
disturb any person, and set up all night in the Bar
Room, until some Of the boaTdens left indhe morn
ing boats, by which means he was provided with
rooms.
The Count arrived here about two weeks since, in
the Packet Ship Philadelphia, Capt. Morgan, the
ship and captain Of which appear TO be his favories,
as this is the second passage he has made in her
be was not permitted 10 land on the Continent
England has therefore been his residence but he has
returned to his farm and is in the enjoyment Of ex
cellent health.-N Y. Express.