The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-09-25

he possessed SUCH " l,l..:..
in the contemplation Of ms sooa iua'n,A11s
every thing else was iofgo.'en, ne Den.u
the suherings Of his child WIN aismay. ny
color had iorsaken her cheek. ner eyes nau
become lusirous and he thought that she was
dying. ..-, a,h.
tears which fell from his old eyes upon her
male cheek, a. she reclined upon his bnsom,
Julia disclosed TO him the secret Of her grief.
The old man was few moments speech
less and then the only words he uttered
were {" My friend The Emperorm He press
ed his poor child fondiy TO his bosom, and
the next morning at day-break set out for
Paris, where he obtained an interview as
already stated.
The postnasters business was explained
in few words, and the Emperor's reply was
equally laconic.
go home. post-master,n said Napoleon,
"and il jules tears be not dried within three
days, come hither again"
M. Bizouard travelled quick. but the EN-
peror's wishes had gone faster, for on the
former riding into the post-yard Of Rouvray,
who should come out to meet him but julie
and Francis, and both were looking so happy,
and both were so eager to tell him what had
come TO pass that they were both unintelgi-
BILE; but by their looks M. Bizouard knew
that they were happy, and his heart instinc-
lively said. This IS the work Of my friend
the Emperor" sf
And his heart spoke truly. The Emperor
had sent Julie a marriage portion and Fran
co.'s commission in the army, and now the
parents Of the youth no longer opposed the
nuptals.--4No doubt that night the post-house
of Rouvray resounded with cries Of " Vire
Y Empsrear!
Time passed on, and the idol Of nj. Bizou-
ard fell into misfortune; :" his friend" was no
longer Emperor of France, but captive.
Who can describe the post-master's sorrow
and despair?
But soon afterward, all France was aware
that Napoleon had escaped from Elba; and
again were the spirits Of M. Bizpuard exalted.
Early one morning ia March, before the sun
had risen, the postmaster Of Rouvray was
awakened by loud shouts nj his chamber win
dow, and, on popping out his head to ascer-
tain the cause of the disturbance. who,should
he see but his friend the Emperor"
!" lions, Bizouard !" cried Napoleon, ''my
old and faithful friend Quick-quick with
your horses. am expected at Paris;''
The postmaster was bcwildered.
"My friend the Emperor ~ he cried, and
rushed into his stables for the required horses.
The note Of preparation was soon struck,
and all was hustle and anxiety in the post
house at Rouvray. The horses were put to,
Bixourd's two sons were mounted, and tho
good old enthusiastic postmaster himself,
who had also assumed the postion, had not
yet assembled his post Of honor He stood
nd III ~ fho INN
Napoleon. AT length the cloud passed from
his countenance, and he exclaimed, with
digni6ed smile, g Ma fol, il il make him an
cry, shall be angry !" and then turning
toward the Emperor, he said, {" | have been
thinking, for these ten minutes, how l should
convey request to your majesty and am
not a bit the wiser after ALL"
"Bahr' exclaimed Napoleon, taking
pinch Of snuff
~ must come out, SIRE" said the post
master, though know---that is, am afraid
lit viii offend you"
"Weil," said the Emperor, what is il 7"
Sire, have had the hanor of driving you
many times: am no courtier, no intrguer;
love my countrys preserver. love you for
yourself. That's all :"
:. That ALL" echoed the Emperor.
mo; have just now a great fayor--a
very great favor---to beg. You will perhaps
laugh, perhaps be angry, but shall be the
happiest Of men if you grant it. ask per-
mission TO embrace your'
The Emperor burst into a fit of laughter.
els that all, my poor Bizouard'' he ex-
claimed. "Come---then let us be off,
Bizuoard rushed to the Emperor, clasped
him in his arms, Rugged him, and triumphant
ly bestriding his porien, started, centre a
fcrre, and in less than an hour drove up be-
fore the post house Of Avalon, shouting " Tire
+ Empereurl" There Bizouard took leave
Of his great friend but on his parting, good
wishes, though enthusiastic, were expressed
with sadness and tears fell from his eyes as
he joined in the acclamations Of the surround
ing throng.
The disastrous news from Waterloo fell
upon him as a thunderbolt. Soon after that
fatal day the postmaster of Rouvray was dis
missed from that situation, next sent to pri-
son, and tried at the asszes for having pro-
NOTED the usurpation Of his imperial patron,
and endeavoring to ayenge his fall upon the
restored Government. He was acquitted, but
such heavy blows impaired his health. From
rich that he was, he became poor, and the re-
volution Of 1880 found him plowng fields that
was not his own. His attachment to the me.
mory of his departed idol long injured the
success of his application to Louis PhiIlippe's
Government. AT length, ono afternoon as he
returned from his daily task, a letter was put
into his hands, the contents Of which extracted
from him a" TiueP Eapereur p meant to be
pire iRoi!n NJ. Bizouard was informed
that through the personal interference Of the
Duke of Orleans he was restored TO Office Of
Postmaster Of Rouvray. French paper.
From he Nrto York EreRiag Star.
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