Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-12-26
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zine, entitled, Anecdotes Of Napo,
leon and Josephine" The incident
related (by an eye witness) is as in,
teresting as it is strikingly charac,
teristic Of that remarkable man:
The other morning, on mounting
his horse, the Emperor announced
his intention Of passing the whole
OF the feet in review; he gave or
deTs for the position OF those vessels
which formed a line oil broadsides to
be changed, as he proclaimed his de-
sire to review them in open sea. He
then proceeded, accompanied as usu-
al by Russian, to take his daily ride,
saying that he expected to find eve-
ry thing in readiness on his return
The order was instantly transmitted
TO Admiral Bruix, who simply re-
turned for answer, "The review can
not take place to-day. Let no ves-
sci, therefore, leave its post"
Soon after this the Emperor reach
ed the port, and, asking If all was
ready, was informed ofthe ndmiral's
answer. He desired that it should
be twice repeated to him, when
stamping his foot with his eyes flash
ing fire with anger, he sent off an
immediate order that the admiral
should come to him without delay.
His extreme impatience, however,
did not allow him to wait ill his ar
rival but he set out to meet him,
which he did half wav. His staff
ranged themselves in order behind
him, in fearful silence, for the EN-
peror was more than usually irrita-
ted.
"Admiral," said he, in an agiiated
tone OF voice, "why have not my or
ders been obeyedl''
"Sire," replied Admiral Bruix,
with frmness and respect, ga fright
ful storm may every moment be ex-
pected. Can your majesty wish to
expose so many brave men 20 inev-
table destruction"
"Sirr' exclaimed the Emperor,
more and more irritated, 81 have
given you my orders, and, again
ask, why are they not obeyedl 4
lake the consequence on myself, your
part is to obey"
"Sire," said the admiral, 81 can
not obey in this instance"
"SirI" cried the Emperor, "you
are insolent."
At these words, Napoleon, who
held his whip in his hand, advanced
towards the admiral, who drew back
! step, put his hand to mis- sword,
md said, turning very pale
"SiTe-bewarel"
All those who looked on shudder-
ID. The Emperor stood motionless,
With his arm still raised, and his eyes
till fixed on the admiral, who retain
ID the menacing attitude he had as
umed. At length, as if with an ef-
ort over himself, the Emperor DASH
d his whip on the ground, and at
he same instant the admiral remov-
d his hand from the pommel Of his
word, and bareheaded, waited in 81
ence the result of this conference.
Second Admiral Magon," said Ma
oleon, 81 give you orders to execute
Immediately the maneuvres ! have
ommanded. With respect TO you
il" he added sternIy, addressing Ad- Z
liral Bruix, "you will quit Bologne {
/ twenty-four hours, and retire TO
lolland."
The Emperor then rode away TO
bserve the movement which Admi-
al Magon, The second in command,
,as about to execute. But scarcely !
ad the first changes been made ac-
ording to the Emperor's directions,
,hen the sky became obscured with
lick dark clouds, the thunder growl-
sullenly, and the wind came burs :
ng and bowling along with such
rec as to break all the lines in
oment. II
Exactly what the admiral pre- o
cted had happened. A horrible q
orm overlook the fleet and threat
led it with instant destruction. "
The Emperor remained as If trans o
red, with his head bent down, his s
oyerspread with gloom, a
I'd his arms crossed. Presently he O
sgan to pace the shore with rapid fl
rides, when on sudden, piercing Z
les Of distress wers heard, on all 81
des. More than twenty gun sloops n
I'd Just been stranded, the Gniorlu- i"
ate mariners were struggling in the n
idst OF the waves and shrieking for b
,lp, but so appalling was the dan b
,r that no one answered these $,
sart rending appeals. N
Napoleon seemed almost distrac- a
d at these sounds. and sights, and, /"
'eaking from amongst those who, m
eing his intention, were striving TO N
tain him, he threw himself into a r
fety boat, calling out m
"Let me 60, let me go-they must 7
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