Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-11-08

Our Imperial Palace Iaeken -" E-ps-o- .y.Vss,H.
Hon qui NAL Y pen-e "-Edrs-i tle ESsrA.
cit was in the summer Of that wear IN which Bender
mond--no but m which Europe all but lost by the
Allies that the Emperor Napoleon seated in the Grand
Salon OF the Lacken Palocc playing at "Ningo Kun with
has Marshals while adjacent table the Empress Jose
phine similarly engaged with the ladies Of the Court.
Some Chamberlain, and several Generals standing
behind the ladies' chair and betting largely the game
rather than taking principal part therein. Among the a.
dies the beautiful wife OF the Marsha s., woman
whose personal loneliness mental accomplishments, usu
lied character and genuine goodness OF heart,
great tainted by her ncosblc love for play. I'm
mcdatey behind tins adys chair and leaning little
the back stood atherbeaien warrior bronZed by
the "Sun OF Aus,erlitz," and with breast consea.
uon of stars This was thU future antagonist OF yelling
Nitora the Marshal Jcurdan. whose fortune ut the
csdabo was more ptoPiuous than his subsequent Eat
the Game OF Kings IN Spain" Msdame la Marechaie
s. was losing rapidly, Tor which amusement, indeed,
the brilliant madcap possessed surprising talent Jourdan,
the contrary, sweeping the Maps and double-Naps
from the table, for which pleasing operation he had fire.
quenty been obliged pass his over the nlabaser
shoulders of Madame $. At asst he made more than
extraordinary haul and in order land the golden prey
expedtously, he obliged both hands
shov.ashon. This he did; and now, when the richly
laden hands were passing Just over the Marechale neck
touched rather smarl.y Jourdan'S elbow-his
hands Separated and the golden shower fe-no into the
lap Of this modern Danae but between her stopping should
crs, where the eOTsGge closed upon the
"Ah! Marshal" exclaimed the lively lady, standing up
and endeavorng 10 shake the gold from the dress a."
no Dsnae" Them continuing rather angdly as the gold
would its pOsion-"TweEtvfour hours YOU
knownre allowed pay debts Of pay and, Marshal, you
wait tl tomorrow"
Madame replied Jourian bowling with infinite grace 81
had money well invested"
The Imperial party aughed-naGe few NOTs-couiiuued
the game, and on Madame s. entering her carriage iJr
Brussels she had remaining out of the 800
Nnpoeons which she had received from her husband that
same morning
II twas midnight An old clergyman was seen walking
with hurried steps towards, The hotel OF Madame s.
situated in the Rue Royale Wiha trembling hand he rings
the bell Is Immediately admitted and stands with Guivering
lips before the fair being who was formerly his pupil and
never ceased 10 be his friend.
"How! Monsieur rAbbe-you make q visit al this hour"
exclaimed la Mareclae.
'Wheu Madame has known tue cause OF this visit she
will pardon the breach OF decJrum."
''Bon Deu then tell it at BE quick! YouT look
frightens me"
'YOu know, Madame. said the Able as soon Us they
were alone that my young brother has embraced the pro-
fession Of arms"
'Yes, yes-a charming fellow vino will make his way
THANKS TO the Marshals protection he IS already paw.
muster in cavalry regiment. But unhappy he is uneSpe
renced and easily led by vice e has play ed
and the wreched youth has lost the money which belonged
10 the regiment To morrow he give in his accounts
and II he cannot make up the deficit he has blow
his brains out. He will keep MS oath" And the poor
Able covered hs face with both hands and went bitterly
The beautiful Marechae WINGED beneath the stings Of
her own conscience Her uubndied passion for play de-
pved her utterly Of the power the dictates u her
generous heart; and she heard the hased sobs Of her
she found not means 10 prevent the threatened caasro
phe.
what sum do you require my poor ircnd'" sine asked
in a voice trembling with emotion
Five hundred francs. Itwoudb be- inf. II a. only had
time. But ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS darn If dgg the
regiments edi'se, and my brothers account. will be exam
ined."
ale is saved he is saved 4" suddenly exclaimed NJ.
dame s. s she beinousht her Of the r,lep sbo,yer
Quick quick. Help to ua.aake ms tyri" And win
ou' wsung l9r an answer me far Marechae, her eyes
sParkg WIN pleasure, rapidly her necke-chci
ana sash The asonshed Able began 10 think he was m
dream.
"lf Madame la MurehaIr w. permit me to call her
Haes, sammeTed The old priest, going ,O the door.
moi iof the world! No but YOU shall know when.
small ma the money you Remove this pn, Very
gooa' Now these hooks and eyes. Excellent Now this
Gordon de tsile. Bon :"
Inc poor Able trembled from head 10 foot When iii.
gown was loosened behind be VIA, go,ag IN cry lilo t
men, SanrG 7Hs PeHt!' and mediiatsd precpitate fight
III. uias, however were only beginning -..a
Let us loose no time, good friend Ind d. In,
Dood nov THIS other-and tlsn-but hold. That will
save ume; Take these scissors and cut my staylnce~
@ thuhuefoo' iaiIen aih feet poor old DescniFs had
u''Iy peen more astounded The old man changed cu
believed his venerable forehead as his naI l,r l,r
Madame Ia Marchac must p,rdoi, rnsi, -
utterly imPossibe-I cannot" '"' " "
"What! not 10 save the life and honor 20, $50. .. ,.,
but what has the life orlpnor Of INV brother f., ,L .,
"o'a "iIl save him. sud 900 order to have fLat va, mus,
loosen my eoTsage Here ,a,e the scissors BE urs 90
VIC 9V'''Is VIII trembling hand. nd Ie
cut the Hayloce, and Immediately J.r-l,,, N.,at- ~
at ins ieei o. the laughing kiud.h,lrioI woman
Dta'o' bravo She exclaimed, cappinr her hands
and throwing Cachmcre round her tb,, 49,, ,,,i, ~
poeons more than you want Tsko tf,,a Eli Is ~, .
Woo And now 10 explain Tin. evening" ,yt, sc,t,l
81 cards with the Empress. Marshal do, o. -
ssHeH,Ie dropped iho pieces bota,,n my shoulders.
nave tweniyiour hours rrfurn thor, I'D ~. .
siars for the Marshai'. maiabe.., pn' . -, 80 'l
calm the mind u ihot young nr,b-ai1 snare mot ,tt
oyerwhern him with ad..r, A. .F' ''' '''''
than received ~ '''"' e'''5 -''''
The Able gained hs odsin,.. ,,t,,. i,,,,,,.,,.
Cd ms return, prey u dstsctn, ,r,i,ty Tn J.,-
vas supplied and the young De,,5lr. who pos,es. III
ILJ S'suy 70 ensure success, in the profession
ne mao embraced, vowed terua' rr,tIt,J, a. t,, tf .
fc''i and resolved TO make Tor himself name yy,,i vi
her esteem. "a'"o "Vi'y ="
Events At The period Of our h,,,n.ue. hurried on .,
rapidly ihat people had not time d, tb,,t ~, ..,ii 10y
30 the day following h, scene il. Jc.,,t i,
Msr' ehae ; - had forgotten tfe debt .l, b1d o i1vi
unlafny contracted with jourl,n When sbe .nbs,,oenf
,,,ss' ~ 'l'l.n was n1 longer boo France. IN short
tI The fourth year from it, t-,. '' Wv "''' 'N'7''
10 ieO' Marshal Jou'dan bod rls command b, s,ar
~" 'l'll' .''"'d 90 pris. by the allies was O
ono lune'ure upon Che point oi being uiery put bs,,
cgHbat Nainly DID Joufdi1 aud KING I.,yb ,,sr, 80
me yielding on broken lines. iuI I,fr f. H. \, 90,
not - bring di'honor upon to banners Al orl m vain
b1rFe awuy by biz ds pcrae c1ur,-. te U,.st-I e,.
himself into the cent?, of u hu..,r -...,..,. - ...
vestgo q one. and with itrdu. .i ,,I,,t ill.,. t
rei tio drsg 'ons II Wellington. All. lid b., , tt
ded son tho point u being suu,und,d and en-, +, ,,
when young officer throws himself between the Ws,b
end bic enemies.
General ?" he exclaimed "ts debt Of honor b. ,.,h,
geiw
And The youne soldier was um,di,teiy smiuen q, q.
smskine csrth bot his noble sclidcyotpn gave u.ue
the arrival Of ffcnch squadron Of hcsvy cavalry ~
Marshall rescued. discipline recstsbshed, and the
NY saved from compiler destruction.
o. his fctarn 70 Paris JourIan was one evening nj
esfsf, where sso shous the bfiancy u Madame IL Mai