The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1848-03-14

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ing on the aanguinary field. 'ri
What report Gen. NJ .-L-----.---inade 10 Gen.
Patterson Of this engagement, never learn
ed, though il was rumored that high words
passed between them, in which iditch-dig-
gng.' and Jack lighting were freely used
Covington, KY, 1s4T.
THE PHILOSOPHIC PEASANT,
Ii is ell known that Napoleon seldom
missed an opportunity Of inquiring into the
circumstances Of his people, or of relieving
poverty, andrewardirg virtue, under whatso-
ever gaIb lie found it. Regardless Of court
etiquette, he loved TO converse freely with
his subjects on all things pertaining TO their
own ests;-ihereby hoping 10 find out
some new means of improving their condi-
ton. r
lii one Of his morning rambes, hear ST:
Cloud; he inquired Of man, whom he saw
at work, whether tie surrounding poasantry
were comfortable in their circumstances.-
The labourer, ignorant Of the condition of
the questioher replied, "That they were
very comfortable and happy, und that they
had no want or wish that he knew Of, but
that their good and kind emperor should 1.-Two
long; forj during his life, they had nothing To
fear, bit every thing TO enjoy."-"And what
is the umout Of your daily wages~ inquired
Napoleon.-"I earn three francs day." reT
piled tile. man.-sThree francs!" exclaimed
The emperor; "und do you find that sufficient
for all the enjoyments you SPEAK of?"-I
do," said the man, "and plenty TO spare."-
'Plenty to sparem said Napoleon, seating
himself on a bank, 81 am eager to
know how that can be-inform me. "-W laR
by one third ofmy wages to pay old debts"
replied the peasant. 81 put second third
out out to interest, and myself and family
live on the other third" The emperor as
tonshed at the peasants account, asked for
an explanation, which the latter Immediately
gave as follows: +l2
"Wilh one franc day SUPPORT an aged.
father and mother; is not that not paying off
an old debit With another flanc | provide
my children with all possible instruction sui
ted 10 their condition in life: surely that is
laying out money TO good purpose; and, as |
hope, to large interest. The other franc
provides all necessaries of food and clothing
tormy family" e.t 81. ala' 2
The emperor, charmed with The filiat pie.
ty, just reasoning, and admirable economy of
the peasant, exclaimed, "You are truly d
osopher-greater even than Jean jacques
himself: must have you a, Paris, to instruct
the Institute, and to teach my marshals econ
omy. They all want your instructioDs.'-
"Your marshals!' exclaimed the peasant,
starting back, and blushiEg deeply, "are you
tine emperor9"I am, my friend, and enjoy
that title hundred fold, since | reign over
such subjects as you. Repair to Paris in
stantly; and come TO me at the Tuilliries on
Sunday;I shall give orders for your admit
tance: in the mean time take this, il will pro-
videior your journey, and support your family
until your return" Thus saying, the emperor
put ten NapoIeons into the mans hand, who
Immediately threw himself on bis knees be-
fore him. "Rise," said the emperor, "de-
grade not the manly character which you
possess; feel happy in being able to oppre-
ciate your merit, and aspire TO no highet
state than equality with such man. Fare
welcome to me on Sunday, and announce
yourself as the "money-lepder." The en-
peror departed to enjoy his morning repast,
leaving the peasant wrapt in astonishment
and delight.
On the day appointed, the emperor {who
had in the interval ascertained the correct
ness Of the PEASANTS accounD had full
court; and to large circle who stood around
him, he proposed the peasants income and
expenditure as a riddle. The courtiers
up their shoulders at the idea Of
laying by two francs out of daily income
of only three. Some declared il TO be i'm
possible; others, improbable; but all agreed
that it was most extraordinary. ~ will prove
it both possible and rue," said the emperor;
and turning to Dnroc, he desired him to in-
troduce the 'smoney.lender." On his en-
trance, Napoleon addressed him as follows:
-"Come this way, my friend, and teach
these gentlemen how TO live; teach them
virtue; teach them economy" The peasant,
attired in his Sunday suit, stood quite abash-,
ed at the magnfccnce Of The scene before
him; but encouraged by the affable
address of the emperor, he speedily recover
ed from his surprise and confusion, and soon
stood, with his sovereign, in the midst of the
brilliant circle, who pressed round from all
quarters to listen TO his explanation, which
was conveyed in the following dialogue:
NAroEEoN. What are you, my friendf
PEASANT. Sire, labour in The fields.
NAP. What are your wages9
PEA. Please your majesty, earn three
francs daily.
Mar. Is ii enough?