Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1843-10-19


every eye. The throne of crimson velvet
was overhung by II canopy of the same
even the steps covered with blue cloth were
grmned with the golden Napoleon bees the
crurtirrS surrounding it were attred in a
manner fclitt;rg the court of the gayest
capital in Europe, from whose ieweIed forms
the light flashed in 4 thousand raps. Tho
generals of the army were in splendid uni
torn. conspicuous among them nll was he
whom Napoleon delighted to call the bra
vest of the. brave ;" while in pleasing con.
trast were seen The, episcopal gowns of the
cardinals and fun pspal robes of the vcncr-
able Plus. Napoleon wore in the place nf
his usual simple Uniform, of colonel Of the
guard, Il close suit of white velvet embroid-
cred with gold, IN Il crimson mantle clasp
ed with diamonds.
His eye had lest much Of its usual fire;
and on his massive features the expression
OF determination, and daring bravery which
was wont 10 mark them on the day of bats
tie, had given place 10 g!onm-t the cu!b3si-
assn and confidence in success, which sh0ne
from them and lighted up every heart, i'm
such scenes as at the bridge Of Lodi had
given place in this hour of triumph, to
shadow Of forcboGing. To see him then
one might deem he gazcd upon the scul plur-
ed form of the worlds ancient conquGror;
where the artist had embodied in features of
classic beauty, the genius of the statesman
and warrior; that Unsuitable ambition which
the conquest of a world only inflamed with
something OF unrest which told, the path of
glory is not that Of happiness. Perchance
there mingled in the thoughts of the unbro-
ken triumphs of his career, some rcmorse at
the misery, war and revolution had already
caused.
Perchance in the cyulting shouts of tho
brave soldicry that followed his standard
with undying attachment he heard death
groan, and saw with prophetic eve their
graves upon II hundred battle fields from
the Tagus to the Volga. A glance at the
vacant riches around, might have warmed
him of the mutahility of power. A thought
of the records of history, told the usual doom
of the usurper and the tyran;-and brought
from the dim future vision of hopeless ex-
lie. The qpecnIy form of Josephine, who
stood at the left of Napoleon was clad in 10
white robe of embroidered satin, with II
mantle like the emperors Of crimson velvet
lined with satin and erminc-but it needed
not imp' rial trarpings to give grace or dig
nifty to that form. ~ pcasanlS garments
could not conceal the lofty mjcn, which a.
mid the court circle marked the empress,
though Invested Of all the attire of royalty.
The diadem never graced brow more
marked by mol lcnHSS and truth and mono
ever bore her honOrs moro mcekly. Sho
had ever strivcn to curb mad ambition, or
TO turn it to nohfcr ends. The kindness and
bcncvocncc olthat heart had won the love
Of all and had proved The treasure Of its
affections on him who stood beside her.
Who could deem, that which was then so
priced could be cast by, sacrifice to cold
and selfish policy: Though the beatings OF
bDt -! h,Icb n1 hyy Enu f,,I
forcbodiDgs of the future; she little dreamed
whose hand should point the dart aimed at
her bosom.
Plus who had in his rapal power conferred
so many was nal permitted to touch the
crowns before him, but us the ceremony
proceeded he blessed them.
The hand of Napoleon was laid on the inn
pcrai diadcm OF gold wrought in foliage cf
oak and laurel-,hat hand had won ii, aud
only that should place it ON his brow. He
then raised the crown of Josephine, wrought
of interviewer palm and myrtle, and putting
it for II moment on his own head, he placed
il on hers as she knelt before him. Strong
emotion marked his features, while the tears
were starting from her eyes,
e. while that swift moment, throw
A sudden freshness bac! on vanished years,
Like water drops on some dim picture hue.
Things around her van ishcd and memory
called up the varied scenes Of her evcnlful
life. The happy hours Of childhood. when
an humble Creole girl she danced beneath
the palm and tamarind with the sable maid
ems of Martinico; chcrishing no ambitious
dreams, bat scorning the sibyl's prophesy
though it spoke of empire. The dark hours
IN the Carmeite prison. when there seemed
little hope that the dawn of another day
would bring aught but death and the grim
headsnIan. The hour when she gave her
hand to the simple general of artillery,
dreaming not she took the first step TO tho
throne OF Francc-the thought of their lis.
ing fortunes, called her back TO tho
scene around. She raised her eyes to Ma
poleon, and with a silent but mutual inter-
change OF hopes and affection, somewhat of
gloom vanished from each brow. She rose
and stood again beside him. On the sacred
volume presented by the Cardinal, Napolc-
on took the oath of fidelity to France and
her people, in deep and solemn tones, yet
clear 20 reach every ear in the vast assembly.
Then rose the shouts, re- echoing through
the dome; caught and repeated by the
thousands throngIng around the portals
Long live tho Emperor! God bless the EN-
press and amid tho full re deum Of tho
choir, the pageant passed from the Caihe-
IraI. Ocl Sth, 1872.
ANOTHER DIsCovERY.-Wc understand,
says the Boston Mail, iha; oflcra long course
of chemical experiments, the art Of tleech.
ing or Whitening straw to any degree OF
wlncnc+S, even that Of snow if desired, has
been discovered by gentleman of that
city. Ii is regarded us one Of much impOr-
tancG to Straw Hat and Bonnet manutAc-
lures, the attainment of which has been