The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-10-31
DAVENPORT, THURSDAY, OCTOBER
EXTRAORDINARY NARRATIVE.

We find the following thrilling narrative,
says Bells Weekly Messenger, in letter
| received few days since from Paris:
The week has Lecn marked by the death
OF one ofthe most leading characters ofthe
Empire, whose early life was one continued
series Of struggles against fortune, and who
had ended b. leading her captive, after she
had led him through every sorrow, danger,
and crime. Many believe him to have been
guilty Of tho murder Of his own son. Dur
ing Napoleon's war with Spain, the ndiyd-
ual ia question succeeded in obtaining the
contract for the supply Of forage tor the
troops, upon which no bnd founded, with all
appearance Of Justice, his hopes Of a splen-
did and speedy fortune.
| The deposits for the time were compelled
to be immense, 10 order to deter needy
spectators from entering into competition
bu, as the gains were known TO be enor-
nous likewise, spectators were ALWAYS
ready 10 procure the sum required. b.
dint IF much effort, and using evcrv re-
source in his power, NJ. Ouverard had sue
ceeded in gathering together the deposit,
which he placed in the hands of banker
before the opening of the contract He was
the lowest bidder, md he was accordingly
pronounced the successful competitor, TO
bis own great delight aud lhe despair 81 his
rivals, who judged his character sufficiently
TO know that if he once got his foot in the
stirrup. he would not be long in riding over
their necks. Judge, then, at his consterna-
ton upon being informed that his contract
was broken BY the uon-fu'flment Of the
agreement concerning the deposit, and that
no, more than one half the sum required
by The regulations remained 10 the bankers
hand A draft was handed in by which n
greater part of the money originally depos-
tied had been drawn out the day before.
Suspicion Immediately fell upon the eid-
es, son of the contractor, wild, dissipated
Young man, who had already given him
much nnsasiness by his e5,rayagance.-
The father immediately sen; for him 10 bis
Study, and accused him Of the forgery.
.ls this Your writingg" said he, without
taking his eyes off the Young man, who
turned pnIe when he saw the signature ap-
pended 10 the check.
'.lt is,'' replied he, in very low and
trembling voice.
"You paid this in YOURSELF said the ia
/ shsr.
81 did, was The dogged reply Of the
youth,
"Then take the receipi!' shouted the
wre,ctied parent, as he drew pistol from,
| his pocket, and shot his son dead upon the
| spot.
| The youth fell dead without a groan upon
1.-The carpet, and Ouverard, with the same
stole firmness which had compelled him 70
commit the crime Immediately rang the bell
and ordered the servant to go and fetch The
guard and take him into custody. lie was
conveyed to Abbave, and as soon as fouche
became apprised of the catastrophe he went
10 seek The Emperor. Napoleon was much
agitaied al the news; he felt that Ouverard
was q man after his own heart, and one
whom he could rely upon for the removal
Of difficulties. lie paced he room for sotne
moments with folded arms. biting bis lips,
as he strobe ilurriedlv across the floor,
"ii is bad job." said he at length, as
he scratched his head, as was his wont
when embarrassed in mind, "Tis a bad
job FOR Oayerard; but we must bring II IN
suicide and he must execute our contract
for nolhing." As the verdict was pronounc.
ed SO it was executed. Ouverard furnished
the forage without payment, and become
one Of the richest men in Enropc. lie has
died, lis said, possessed Of seventy millions
--he has died at good old age, il eighty
four can be called. anything good-he has
died in his bed, green satin bed, with gold
bullion fringe and tassels, all h's KIND
| friends and relations surrounding him ana
his chldren's children gathered about the
roam.