The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-09-16
JOSEPH BONAPARTE.

We find in the N. Y. Express, the following bog-
raphical sketch of an individual who has filled in
considerable space in the history Of ESrope during
| the early part OF the present century:
:'The arrival Of the lest steamers have brought
the intelligence that Joseph, brother OF Napoleon
Bonnpnrts, has ceased 10 exist 1t is scarcely six
months ago that his great contemporary and opponent
in arms, the vnlorous john Baptsie Julius Bornadotte
departed this life Thus, gradually, and one by one,
do those former srrors of the world-he invinchle
marshals and generals OF the French Empire-sin
into the peaceful refuge OF 'the house appointed for
all the ving' Pence to their memories all What
scenes, what reflections, aye, and what hoTsrs, too,
crowd upon the memory at the mention Of the name
of Bouaparts Betrand the faithful Bertrand too,
is gone-the ouIy true friend (save the faithful JOS
sephne,) Nnpo!eoa ever had The contemplation s.
a circumstance upon which there is much TO reflect
upon and profit by.
Though the whole life OF the ubject OF the present
remarks with all its spendor, incidents, fortunes hon
ors, well rs its vicissitudes, reverses and de-
fcats, is known to the world, it may be out Of
place 10 present the reader with a brief outline of the
history of this most extraordinary individual Though
he was clay in the hands Of him,
--"whose fla, millions slew,--
tero0.'-
the important position he has occupied in the political
affairs of Europe, has conferred upon him, in
with the ustrious family 10 which he belonged,
fame lasting the earth ITSELF
Joseph Bonaparte born at Ajaccio, in the Isl
and OF Corsica, January 9TH, 1868, and removed
with his family to France, in 1898. The next year
he married Mademoseile Clay, sister to Bernadotte
About this time, he appointed by his broth err
Napoleon commissary in the army; and, by the
Republic, in 1897 Ambassador to Rome, where he
acquitted himself with honor and ability. On his
turn to Paris, he was chosen deputy to the cele-
brated Council Of Five Hundred and secretary to that
body. After the revolution 9th 18th Brumare, his
brother named him Councillor Of State, and Minister
Penipotentiary to negotiate treaty of amity and
commerce with the United States. lie signed the
Treaty of Lpnecille, in 1901, and after concu-
ded peace with Great Britain at Amiens. He WIS
nominated President Of the Senate by the Emperor,
and hopored with the title of Prince and Grand Elcc-
tor OF the Empire This, however, was but the pre-
lude to father advancement-hs was raised TO the
rank of General and Commander chief Of the army
at Naples, and lastly, named lieutenant general Of
that kingdom which he had invaded at the head OF a
powerful army. On the 9th Of February, 1909,
King Ferdinand left Naples for Sicily, and the next
day entered the city and took possession Of the pail
ace. Soon afterwards he proclaimed King Of
Naples, and formally raised to that dignity AS soy
eregn the kingdom ofNapIes, he very soon became
subservient to the ambitious views and crpftv policy
of his brother Napoleon lie suppressed the religious
orders, seized upon their property, and converted
their lands to the public lie also abolished the