Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-02-08

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room where he was furnished with witer and
an entire good suit of clothes, the BARRIERS
art was put in requisiton, and after an in
credib'y short time, he re-appesred upon the
college steps smiling and bowling gracefully
a man Of as fine appearance and noble bear
ing as ever eyes beheld. The delight Of the
| crowd at this transformation was intense, and
repeated shouts rent the air.
Give us La Parsenne,' echoed from ali
sides, and as soon as silence could be obtain.
ed, again that clear, rich voice uttered those
inspiring words,
'Peuple Froncnis, pauple de braves, .. .. .
In Liberte rouvre sea bras'
He was conducted TO the spacious chapel
and there for two hours he held an audience
Of one thousand pie spell-bound, by one
OF the most interesting autobiogrsphies that
was ever our lot to hear. Born in Paris, OF
wealthy parents, he had in early life been
educated atthe University Of Wttenberg, and
received the masters degree. He soon after
joined the fortunes of Napoleon, and with the
rank of Lieute enant, was with him during all
his campaigns in Egypt, in Italy, in Austria,
in Russia and at Waterloo. He had been
engaged in more than seventy battles, and
lis description of places and cities were ex-
pressed in choice and graphic terms, and on
being compared with history, were found TO
correspond in every particular lie related
mary unwritten and curious incidents in the
life CT Napoleon, which had come under his
observation, and finally closed with touch
ing account of his own career after the battle
Ct Waterloo, in the terrible rout that follow.
ed that memorable event. His detachment
was chased by body of Prussitn hussars
and becoming scattered in the night he wan
dered for three vs in the woods and by pla-
ces without food or drink.
The chase being at lergh given over, the
cor Frenchman sank down weary and sick
y iih his wounds, and ready TO die by the road
side. A humane Date h girl, discovering i'm
in this situation, brought him refreshments
ard cordals and among the latter flask Of
brandy. Here said the slo soldier, was the
beginnng''of my woes. That angel ofmercy,
with the best Of motives, brought me in that
tliska deadly foe, which was to prove more
poten, for evil to me than all the burning
tolls of the Egyptian campaign or the intoer-
cannon at seventy battles, which kinded in
me thirs, more Unsuitable than that which
forced open my veins on the desert sands Of
the East. Til that day, huJ never tasted
strong drink had uttered vow in my
youth to abstain from it, and 10 that vow,
owed my life: for not one Of all my comrades
.cho INDUCED in the use oft survived the
horrors of the Egyptian campaign.
But as lay in anguish looking for death
and msmentarly expecting his approach,
sweet face appeared to me wearing an ex-
preston Of deep pity and sympathy for my
sufferiIgs, and could but accept. without
inquiring, whatever she gave. She gently
raised my heXd and wiped with her kerchef
the dampness from my brow, ana administered
ed the cordial to my lips. 1t revived ms---I
looked around, my courage, my love of life re-
turned. poured forth my gratitude in bur-
nj ng words, and allied down he blessings OF
Heaven upon ncr. Ignorant of what 1t was
that had so suddenly inspired me, as soon as
my spirits tagged called for more. drank
again and again--for three weeks her love
soo,hed ME, and her hind hand administered
to my wants.
AS soon as my strength was sufficiently re-
covered, fearing that some enemy might still
be lurking near, bade her udeu, with many
thanks and tears, sought the seaside, and
embarked as common sailor on the first ves-
ever since. My fatal thirst has ever accom-
panied and cursed me; in por! and on deck
this foe has debased me, and kept me from all
chance Of promotion. o. how often have |,
in the depth of my heart wished | had died
on the field of Waterloo. or Lreathed out my
life in he arms Of my gentle Yreserver. Six
weeks ago, was wrecked on the packet
ship Clyde, on the coast of New Brunswick.
| wandered on foot through Canuda and New
Hampshire, singing for pennies, or! begging
for bread, till met your sympathy to day
How these college halls and this noble band
of students recall to my recollection the
scenes Of former years"
The emotions of the stranger for moment
overcame his voice, when he resumed, the
tears still coursing each other down his
cheeks, know not why God should direct
my steps hther; but, gentlemen, this is the
beginning OF new life to me, and here in
His presence, ard in that of these witnesses,
swear os hspe to meet you in Heaven,
never to taste another drop Of alcohol in any
form again. :a ..r ..
Prolonged and deafeuins cheers followed
these words, and noticed many moist eye.
A collecti was Immediately made and more
than fifty dollars were put into his hands -
As he assembled the coach to take his dspar-
,ure, he turned TO the excited multitude who
surrounded him and said. 1t is but justice
that you should know my name. am Lieu
tenant Lannes, neo ohew of the great Mar
shall Lannes. May God bless you all-fare-
well. ..... .....,. g..,..
0TTho Ticklerib Debating Society, at
Green Point, is now discussing the following
question: (which is the plensantest to a
homely woman. to become good looking, o.
to see her dear. beautiful friend. Maria lane