The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1852-05-15

and Josephine: glory first, and then, closely
following, the more substantial idol.
Many of the Partisan ladies, proud of
more exalted lineage than Josephine could
boast Were exceedingly envious of the suprem-
acy she had attained in consequence of the
renown of her husband Her influence over
Napoleon was well known. PHILOSOPHERS.
statesmen, ambitious generals, all crowded
her saloons. paving her homage. \ favor
bic word from Josephine they knew would
pave the way for them to fame and fortune.
Thus Josephine, from the saloons of Paris.
with mildrr radiance, reflected back the
spicndor Of her husband. She solicitous of .
securin" aS many friends as possible. TO aid
him IN future emergencies. was as diliern, in
winning hearts at home, As Napoleon was
IN conqucrng provinces abroad The grace
tulness of Josephine. her con>ummatc tlclica-
cy of moral appreciation, her exalted intel
!rctual gift. the mrloliou> tones Of her win
nlng Voice, charmed rourtrrS, philosophers
and statesmen alike Her saloons were ever
crowded Her entertainments were ever en-
bclI>hed bv the presence of all who were H.
u>trlou> IN rank and power in the metropolis
And in whatever circles she appeared, the
ewes of the gentlemen first sought for her.
The rc>i>tlc>S attractions drew them. She
was peculiarly fascinating in person and char
artcr, anu. through her renowned husband.
She could dispense the most pre-, iouS gifts. 1t
is not difficult to irua-inc the envy which
must thus have been cxri,rd MANY hau.h-
" duchess was proN okcd almost beyond en-
Iurancr. thar .Jo>rphinr,ih. Untitled daughter
of a West Indian p'att"r should thus rngross
the houa.t OF Paris, while shc.with her proud
rank her Wit and her bcaurv, was compara-
lively cyphcr- Mrrcar, wife. in particu-
lar, resented the supremacy of Josephine as a
personal iiir"nr. She thought General Mo-
rcau entitled To- AZ much consideration a> Gen.
Bonaparte, Ey the .iralons ranking in her
own bosom, >ir iinai, >ucccedrd in rousing
her husband TO con>pirc against Napoleon,
and thus the hero WIS ruined. Some OF the
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