Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-06-17

and fidelity TO discipline, they thought they had
done their Duty and that the heart might now be
left to IFS own course. And the hearts Of all
spoke with one voice. At first a thrill Of feel
ing ran through the battalion, then few mus
kets were lowered, then greater number, and
finally, the whole, while cry Of "Vive rEm-
pereur issued from every mouth, which was
replied to by a shout from the grenadiers Of the
guard, in the distance, Of Vive the Fifth Reg
iment Of the linel" Some Of the officers quit
ted the ranks, and took the road to Grenoble,
that they might not be carried away by the emo
lion Of their companies, while others wiped
their eyes, shea.l.ed their swords, and yielded
to the general .contagion. The soldiers, quit
ting the ranks, rushed along with the people to
surround the Emperor, who opened his arms to
receive them while his own faithful soldiers,
following the example, fastened TO the spot, and
mingled in one group and one acclamaton with
those of the Fifth. 1t was the junction OF
France, past and present, embracing each other
at the call of gory--the involuntary sedition of
hearts. Napoleon had conquered by disarming
himself: his name alone had done battle. From
this moment France was re-conquered, the tri-
al bad been made, the example given. Alta dis
tance people might be faithful to duty, but when
near, enthusiasm would sieze on all; the example
OF the Fifth Regiment was worth more TO the
Emperor than the detection Of ten armies"
HON EDWARD A, HANNEGAN.
The facts as TO the killing of his brother-in-
law, Capt Duncan, by Mr. Hannegan, are al
ready widely known. Mr.. Hannegan has been
a member Of the Legislature, both Houses Of
Congress, Ambassador 70 Prussia, and would
have been honored and useful in every station
in life, but for his fearful devotion to liquor
John Wentworth, who served with him in Con-
gress, thus comments on his case in the Chicago
Democrat:
Every man who has seen Mr. Hannegan
when under the influence Of liquor, as we have,
can believe the above. And every one who
has seen him and lived at the same house with
him and his family, as we have, when he has
been total abstinence man for months together,
viii indeed pity him. When sober, he is as
pure, as upright, as kind, and as generous man
as there is in this country. With him there can
be no middle state. He is brute when drunk.
But he cannot drink without getting drunk.
Mr.. Hannegan entered the lower House of
Congress many years ago, perfectly temperate
man; and, in point Of talents, integrity and pop-
ularity, his prospects were as hattering as those
of any young man in the United States. But
Washington fashions and habits were too much
for him. Dissipation drove him to private life.
He reformed, became temperance lecturer,
and an exemplary member Of the Church. His
exhortations in times of great revivas are said to
have equalled those of the most eloquent divines
living. At length his old habits were forgotten,
and he was sent to the Senate. He took his
seat an exemplary son OF Temperance and
Christian. But again, the temptations were too
great for him.
His struggles with himself were gigantic
and the assistance of one Of natures noblest Of
women, his wife, secured for him the sympathies
of every body. But he would have his spTees,
and he lost his reelection. Like most politi-
clans he left Office miserably poor. Atthe close
of his term, and of Mr.. Polk's administration,
TO keep so popular and SO good man from des-
pair and ruin, although it came out of General
Taylor's term, the Senators unanimously Wings
and Democrats, signed call for Mr.. Polk to
send him to Prussia, and he was appointed to
that mission. His unfortunate career there is
well known. Since his return, we have heard
nothing of him until this melancholy affair.
We have seen many ayoung man enter Con-
gress perfectly temperate, and leave 1t totally
ruined; but we never knew one who had so ma
ny efforts to save him, so Intellectually, as Mr..
Hannegan. We now have in our mind three in
our own term who killed themselves. Mr..
Hannegan has tried to do so several times, but
he lived to kill his wifes brother the best friend,
save his wife, he had in the world. That he
wishes he was in poor Duncan's place, we have
no doubt. What an awful comment this is upon
the evil effect of intemperance. 1t was the
first drop that ruined Hannegan. He is now
about the middle age of man, and may yet live
to be very useful man; but there is greater
probability that he will commit suicide.
This tragedy will do much toward enacting
the Maine Liquor Law in Indiana, and we car
almost predict it will be enacted at the next ses
sion of the Legislature.
HABIrs or THE NIoE YoUNo MAS.-At
tends evening parties-and hands the Dnffini
round. Smiles, if he burns his fingers with th'
kettle. Plays the flute. Sings 'DO you low