Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-03-18
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racks Of his guard, while they were pre-
pairing dinner. said pleasantly TO a group
standing near him, Wei my grumblers
IS the soup good to-dayP
Yes. my Emperor said one Of the old
SCARED veterans, but it would be better
if
IF what g replied Napoleon, is not the
meat good, and the vegetables, are they
tough p
ON the contrary responded the grena-
der, the meat and vegetables are excel
lent, but one thing is wanting which it is
not in your power to give
What's that. speak, let US see2' deman-
ded Napoleon impatiently.
Water of the Seine to boil them in =
said the veteran cody, and without chang
ing muscle of his countenance.
Napoleon smiled bitterly at the hit, ex-
claiming. as he walked away. BAH bah
+ one can eat n partridge very well without
an orange. You are too much of a gour-
met
At another time as he was walking at
evening, as he was accustomed to do.
backwards and forwards through the long
avenues Of svcamores that bordered the
grounds of his palace toward the sea, he
came suddenly upon an old grenadier sit
ting at the foot of a tree looking very mel
ancholy.
What are you doing here alone Z de-
manded brusquley what are you think
ing about p
The soldier sprang TO his feet with the
military salute and seeing smile on the
Emperor's face replied frankly, L was
thinking, my Emperor, ofmy country, and
| was saying to myself, this is the close
Of the harvest time there
From what country are youF
From Autram, four leagues from Rem
ncs in Brittany
Brittany exclaimed Napoleon, is
very good country, a country of brave
men. but villainous heaven it always
rains there. while here the climate is
sweet, the days are superb. and the sky
resplendent The ilse of Elba is n much
better place to live in than Brittany
Mr. Emperor. replied the home sick
old soldier, 4 am too honest to deceive
yOu. but saving your majesty. | love Hhe
rain which falls at Autram better than
the beautiful days of Elba il is my idea,
and I may say it without off nding your
majesty
But, continued Napoleon, why don't
YOU amuse yourself like your comrade
You have leisure, the wine is good, and
you have the theatre to divert you 60 to
the theatre
That's true. my Emperor, but the pic
ccs at the theatre do not equal those pun
chinelIos of the boulevards Of the temple
that's something amusing
'Ah. we'll said Napoleon, as he walked
away, have patience; perhaps some day
YOU viii see again the bouleyards of the
Temple and its Punchinellos -Headley
Law for Distraining Cattle.
a law for the purpose of distraining
cattle doing damage has passed the Leg
islature and received the sanction of the
Governor As many Of our readers have
an interest in this matter, we give below
a synopsis,-its great length prevents our
publishing it entire.
See. !. Gives power to individuals,
whose property is being destroyed by uu-
ruly cattle to shut up such cattle, and
have damages appraised by three disin-
tercsted individuals.
Sec . Defines the duties of the ap-
praisers.
Sec. 3. To give certificate Of damages
and their fees, and to call in witness,
when necessary, to prove the sufhciency
Of fences, &c.
Sec T. If damages and costs are not
paid in twenty-four hours after appraisal,
he shall Impound them.
Sec. ,. Pound masters TO keep distrain-
cd animals, and sell them, if damages are
not paid within six days, at public ven
due
Sec 6 If no pounds in the county,
Sheriff or Constable shall sell them in the
same manner as sales on execution or at
tachmeut. Notice to be served on the
owner, if known, within twenty four hours.
Sec T. Proceeds Of such sale to pay
fees. keeping and damage done, balance
to be paid over to town treasurers, if the
on ner is not known.
Sec, 8, s. 9. Town treasurers to keep
said moneys one year, if not called for,
and then pay it into the treasury of his
town for the support Of The poor.
See. 10. Act to take effect on the lst
Of May next.