Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-09-16

But his creates misfortune, that which
wounded him deepest, was the death OF
his friend Duroc. AS he made last Ell
fort TO break the enemy's ranks, and rode
again to the advanced posts 10 direct the
movements of his army, one of his escort
was struck dead by his side. Turning to
Duroc, he said, 'Duroc, fate is determined
to have one of US today Soon after, as he
riding with his suit in rapid trot along the
road, cannon ball smote a tree beside
him, and glancing, struck General hIrge-
neer dead, and tore out the entralls OF Du-
roc. Napoleon was ahead at the time,
and his suite, four abreast, behind him.
The cloud OF dust their rapid movements
raised around them. prevented him from
knowing at first who was struck. But
when ii was told him that Kirgeneer was
killed and Duroc wounded, he dismounted,
and gazed long and sternly on the battery
from which the shot had been fired; then
turned towards the cottage into which the
wounded marshal had been carried.
Duroc was grand marshal of the palace,
and bosom friend Of the Emperor, OF a
noble and generous character, Of mistaken
integrity and patriotism, and firm as steel
in the hour of danger, he was beloved by
all who knew him. There was gentle
ness about him and purity of feeling the
life Of camp could never destroy. Napo'
leon loved him. for through all the changes
Of his tumultuous life he had ever found
his affection and truth the same-and
it was with an anxious heart and nsad
countenance he entered the lowly cottage
where he lay. His eyes were filled with
tears, as he asked if there was hope.--
When told there was none, he advanced
TO the beside without saying word. The
dying marshal seized him by the hand and
said, sMy whole life has been consecrated
to your service, and now my only regret
is, that can no longer be useful 10 YOU.
'Duocp replied Napoleon with voice
choked with grief; there is another life
there you ,uiH atcait me, and ,oe shall NEE
again.' Yes, sire,' replied the iainting
sufferer, sbut thirty years shall first pass
away, when you will have triumphed ovel
your enemies, and realized all the hope.
Of our country. have endeavored to be
an honest man; have nothing with which
10 reproach myself He then added will
faltering voice, Il hare daughter ;--you'
majesty ,oil be a father to hers Napoleon
grasped his right hand, and sitting dowr
by the bedside, and leaning his head oil
bis left hand remained with closed eyes I
quarter of an hour in profound silence
Duroc first spoke. Seeing how deepil.
Bonaparie was moved, he exclaimed, An
sire, leape me; this spectacle pains you!
The stricken Emperor rose, and leaning
on the arms Of his equerry and Marsha
Souli, left the apartment, saying, in hear
breaking tones, as he went, 'Fdrewel
then, my .triendp
The hot pursuit he had directed mo
meni before was forgotten, victory, trophle'
prisoners, and all, sunk into utter worth
lessness, and as at the battle OF Asperr
when Lannes was brought to him morta
lywounded, he forgot even his army, an
the great interest at stake. lie ordere
his tent to be pitched near the cottage !
\ which his friend was dying, and, enterln
it, passed the night alone in inconsolabl
grief The Imperial Guard formed the
Protecting squares, as usual, around hin
and the-ierce tumult was deepening owe
the field, and the heavy tread Of the ranl
4 going 10 their bivouacs, the low rumblin
Of artillery wagons in the distance, and
The subdued yet confused sounds Of
mighty host about sinking 10 repose, ro'
On the evening air, impariing still create
solemnity to the hour. Napoleon, Wi
hls grey greut.coat wrapped about hir
MS elbows on his kness, and his forehet
resting ON La hnnds ant mari from all. b