Eastern times., 1855-05-10

anu promptly answered 0Ek f. NEWMAN.
diton than Iuuk Of grief and shame which,
despite his efforts and smiles, would occasions
ally overspread his counieaance. Late in The
afternoon, the writer, then stnderi, passed
him In company " ith friend, when eur aiien-
ton was arrested by voice Of unssual power
and beauty, singing that "a, orite national aoDR
oi France, La Parisienner.' As he proceed
cd, great number Of students from the college
gathered around him, and at the conclusion an
involuntary expression Of deliRh, broke frpm
the entire mass. He was enthusiastically en-
cured, and afterwards the Marsellaise was cali
ed for. The same rich, clear voice rang on.
tha. wild melody in The very words which are
wont TO arouse the spiri, ofihe French soldier
10 frenzy. The admiration Of the poor nebri-
ale's auditory was now raised TO the highest
pitch. Despite his iailered and filthy gar
ments, his squaid beard, aud brmless hat, now
that the fumes Of liquor had subsided, his foru,
appeared symmetrical and manly, and bis face.
glowing with the sentiments Of the patriotic
song, and flushed with excitement at the unex-
pecied praise he was winning, assomed an ex-
preston OF intelligence aud joy that beautifully
set off his really fine features. What, and
who is the stranger = was the unisersal iruui-
ry. His singing is Incompatible, and his
French and English are both fautless.'--
Yes said he, dropping his eyes, and can
give YOU German, or Spanish, or Italian 40
well, or Latin or Greek either he added care
lessly. In reply to the many questions that
were showered upon him with the coin he so
much seemed 10 need, he at length said, in
sad tone, aud slowly endeavoring to push his
way through the crowd, Gentlemen, l am a
pour vagabond entirely unwarihy your kind
sympathy. Leave me TO my rags and wretch.
edness, and will 90 on my way But our
curiosity was too much excited 10 allow this,
and amid loud cheers we escorted him to a room
where hs was furnished with water and an ems
tire suit of good clothes, the barber's art was
put in requisition, and after an incredible short
time, he reappeared upon the college steps,
smiling and howing gracefully, man of as fine
appearance aud nable bearing as ever eyes be-
held. The delight of The crowd at this trahsv
formation was intense, and repeated shouts rent
the air. Give Us La Parisienne,' ephned
from all sides, and as soun as silence could be
obtained, again that clear, rich voice uttered
those inspiring words,
Peuplc Fran cais, peuple de braves,
La Liberte rouvre ses bras.n
He was conducted 10 the spacious chapel,
and there for two hours he held an audience Of
ore thousand peopls spell-bound, by one of the
most interesting autobloGraphies that it was
ever our lot to hear. Born in Paris, of weal-
thy parents, he had in early life been thorough
ly educated at the university of Nuremberg,
and received the masters degree. He soon afr
ter joired the fortunes of Napoleon, and with
the rank of Lieutenant, was with him during
all his campaigns in Egypt, in Italy, in AUS
tria, in Russia, and al Waterloo He had been
engaged in more than seventy battles. His acs
count of scenes in these ballles, and his de-
scripiinn ofplaces and cities were expressed in
chuiee and graphic terms, and on being COM
pared with history, were found TO correspond
in every particular. lie related many unwrit-
ten and curious incidents in the life Of Napolei
on, which had come under MS OUseTvaIIvu, aud
finally closed with touching account of his
own career alier the battle Of Waterloo. 10
the terrible rout that followed that memorable
event, his detachment was chased by body of
| Prussian hussars, and becuming scattered in
the night, he wandered for three days in the
woods and by-places without food or drink.
| The chase being at length given over, the
poor Frenchmen sank down weary and SICK
with his wounds, and ready 10 die by the road.
side. A humane dutch girl, discovering him
| in this situation, brought him refreshments aud
cordials, and among the latter flask Of brandy,
ming Of my woes. That angel If mercy, with
the best Of motives, brought me in that flask a
deadly foe, which was 10 prove more potent for
evil 10 me than all The burning tolls Of the
| Egyptian campaign, the intolerable frosts
and SHOWS Of the Russian; more fatal than The
cannon Of seventy battles which kindled iH
| me thirst more Unsuitable than that which
fnrced me 10 open nay VEINS On the desert sands
of the East. Till that day. | had never tasted
strong drink had uttered vow in my youth
10 abstain from il, and to that VOW | owed my
life, not one Of all my coprades who indplged
in the use OF il survived the horrors Of the
Egyptian campaign
But as lay in anguish longing for death,
and momentarily expecting his approach.
sweet face appeared 10 me wearing an express
sion Of deep pity and sympathy for nv suffer-
Ings, and could bnt accept wilhout inquiry
whatever she gave She gently raised my
head aud wiped with her kerchef the dampness
from my hrow, and administered the cordial 10
nv lips. Ii revived mel looked around my
courage. my lore Of life returned poured
| forth my gratitude in burning words. and CALI
ed down The blessings of Heaven upon her.-
Ignorant of what il was that had 50 suddenly
inspired me, as soon as my spirits tagged |
called for more I drank AGAIN and aoain-fnr