The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-02-22
Putnam's MonthIy and One nannhin-

Adjourned until to morrow IL O'Clock a. IN.
/ Futham's Monthly and the Dauphin
simultaneously with the publication of the in.
seresong article in Putnam's Monthly, setting forth
| the iacts and circumstances which tend to prove
.na' 'he rev. Mr.. WILLIAMS, of the Episcopal
Church, is Louis XVII. of France, we received q
couple of volumes from Paris, entitled Inns,
XVII, HIS Life, His Agony, His Death, bv MA
DE BEAUcHEsNE. A translation of these voInneo
Ia IN the press of D. APPLETON Co., of New
York, and no doubt will be very much sought after
by the mystery -mongering community
Inc author has been engaged on this work some
twenty years. and states bis very decided belief az
the result of his investigation that the Daupbin
died In the Temple at the age Of ten years two
months and twelve days. We find in the Iiteror,
World, journal that keeps us ai courant with the
literary gossip of the day, several extracts from
these volumes, one of which thus describes the
death OF the Dauphin as reported to nj. DE BEAu-
cHEsNE, as reported to him by Comm, one of the
gardens du Temple;
DEATH OF THE DAUPHIN.
"Gomin observing the child calm, motionless,
sno silent, SAID to him: Il hope you not suffer-
ing at present. ooh yes, am Suffering but rnncb
less; the music is so sweet
"There was no music either in the tower or in
the neighborhood; no noise from without at this
martyr was dying. Comm, surprised asked
him; Where do you hear the musici' Prom on
high. How long SINGER Since you have been
on your knees. Don't you hear it, Lstenl List
en- And the child raised his falling arm and
opened his large eyes, lighted up with ecstacy
fiis poor guardian, not wishing to DESTROY this
sweet and heavenly illusion, set himself 10 listen
also with the pious desire Of hearing what could
not be heard
"After some moments of attention, the child
started again. bis eyes glistened, and he ex-
etslnee 20 an inespressiole transport: in the
midst OF all the voices / heardsmy mother's'
lhis word seemed as il fell from the orphan's
lps, 10 remove all bis pain. His contracted brows
expanded, and his countenance frightened up
with that ray OF serenity which gives assurance of
deiiverance or victory With his eve fixed upon
vision, his ear listening TO the distant music OF
one OF those concerts that human ear has never
nearo, mere appeared to spring forth in his chd's
soul another existence.
Gan instant afterwards the brilliancy of his eve
became extinguished, he crossed his arms upon bis
breast, and an expression Of sinking showed itself
upon his face
"Gomin observed him closely, and followed with
an anxious eye every movement. His breathing
was no longer painful; his eye alone seemed slowly
10 wander, looking from time to time towards the
| window. Comm asked him what il was
/ he was looking at in that direction. The child
looked at his guardian moment, and although
the question was repeated, he seemed not to under
stand it, and did not answer
| "Lasne came up from below to relieve Comm:
the latter went out, his heart oppressed but not
more anxious than on the evening BEFORE for he
oid not expect an immediate termination. Lasne
took DIS seat near the bed the Prince REGARDED
MN for long time with fixed and DREAMY
look. When be made slight movement. Lasne
ASKED MIN how be was, and if he wanted any
thlngt The child said DO you think that INV sis.
ter has heard the music? bow happv it would have
made herr Lasne unable to answer. The
eager and penetrating look full of anguish of the
oylng Child darted towards the window. An ex-
clamation of happiness escaped his lips; then look
ing towards his guardian, he said: Il have one
thing to tell you Lasne approached
and took his hand; the little head of the prisoner
Tell upon his guardians breast who listened TO
him, but in vain. His last words had been snoken
God mad spared the young martyr the agony of
the dying rattle; God had kept for himself the last
thougnt OF the child. Lasne put his hand upon the
heart OF the child; the heart of Louis XVII. had
ceased to beat 1t was half past two O'Clock in the
afternoon"
nj. de Beauchesne knew Comm and Lasne, the
two last guardians of the dauphin, and received
from them each certificate, confirming his ac-
count OF the princes death. Fac SMILES Of these
original papers are given.
Testimony of Comm.
MONSIEUR DE BEAU EsNK: Nothing can be more
true than what you have written in regard To the
last moments of the dauphin, his conversations
and his death. You have also done justice to nv
sentiments. and thank you for it aoh all my heart.
Paris, April 20, 1s4O
testimony of Lasne.
MONSIEUR DE BKAUCHEsNE: As have ALWAYS
SAID, and always will say, declare here upon nv
honor, and before God, that the son of Louis
vi. died in my arms, in the tower of the Temple.
They are nothing but impostors who pretend the
contrary. had often seen the unfortunate oau-
pnln at the iuleries, and perfectly recognised
MIN In his prison. You have perfectly recalled all
the details gave you, the account of which that
you have drawn up and have read to me, is most
scrupulously exact. have told the truth all my
lifetime; it is, therefore, not when am approach
ing the end of my days that would falsify it.
LAsNE.
OCTOBER 81, 1887.