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THE SUGAR CRoP.-"And the cry is still they
come" For the last two months we have received
crop Of Louisiana must fall far short Of an average
yield This our readers are aware is the result of
the unusually severe winter through which we have
just passed; having almost entirely destroyed the
planters will not make more than seed enough for the
next crop OF this parish we can speak knowingly;
and when we say that the crop of 1s56-'57 will not
exceed $500 hhds., we believe we have made our
figures very large Remark also that $500 hhds for
'56-6 stand against 5,739 for '5556, us for "a
'55, and 12,70l for '53-'54 We do not mean to say
that the same ratio of deficiency will exist in all the
parishes-in many it will be as great perhaps, in
parish can expect the yield of last year. and the
most of them win fall very far below it. In view d
what we have stated we can not see any reason Il
expect that the coming crop can possibly exceet
100000 hhds including refined, clarified and cisteri
bottoms and may, we are inclined to believe, ta
! greatly below it-l Baton Rouge Gaa., 25th.
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Amy gentleman feeling disposed to take this bet,
by forwarding us reliable name, can have that of
our friend, who will meet him at once and settle the
prelimnaries The party Offering the bet is highly
respectable planter Of our parish but who does not
wish his name to appear publicly the betting arena
For any further information upon the matter, by
directing communications to us at Baton Rouge, they
will be received and attended to- Of course the bets
go together
This bet is we think, more generous than the bets
respondent" and we commend the matter to their
serious attention. Hoping that if they conclude to
take up (or any one else) they will keep the names
Of the parties secret, unless by consent of all con
cerned, they agree to divulge them. 5.l,
[West Baton Rouge Sugar Planter, oath. /:
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A 100000 Bet on the sugar Crop of 1856:

We have noticed during the past two or three
weeks, spicy correspondence going On in the New
Orleans Delta, between {" /" Gimlet Ranger and q
Former Correspondent offering to bet on the sugar
engage in warfare with paper bullets is evidence
that they are actuated by the best feeling and
doubt actuated by the purest motives. Wheneverany
fun like this comes along, we like to have finger in
the pie just for the sake Of participating in the differ
enees Of opinion respecting the size Of the sugar
crop, or anything appertaining thereto.
With this candid (and we believe fair) expression
of sincerity, are requested to offer the follow
ing proposition bet, respecting the sugar crop O
1856, bya gentleman Of this parish who iseyery way
resnnnSihle: --.---C -
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TURF INTELLIGENCE.-The Richmond (Va) Dis
patch of the 10th Instant furnishes the following in

TURF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Richm0nd (fa.) Dis
patch of the 10th Instant furnishes the following in
telgence of interest to the lovers Of turf sports
We eunderstand that match race, at mile heats, to
come off over the New Market Course, near Peters
burg next fall, has just been made by Mr.. r. Ten
Brock, of New Orleans, and Mr. David Mcdaniel, of
this city, for S. 900 side, onehalf forfeit. Mr. Ten
Brock names his three year old fly, Poison, by
Sovereign, dam Reel; and Mr.. Mcdaniel names his
celebrated Carolina, four years old, by Regent,
dam by imp. Flatterer. Carolina has never been
beaten at mile heats and if she is all right on the
day of the race it will take extraordinary nag to
top her cotton; but Mr.. TenBroeck is no sucker"
at match making, and would not be likely to en-
counter an animal SO formidable, if he did not be-
Iieve that he was the winning side If the weather
proves favorable, and the track is in good order the
race Will be the fastest that has ever been run over
| the New Market Course. Il 57&q st ez.7a5 ~ l..
Martha Washington three year old 6lly, by Re.
venue, dam Sarah Washington, bred by Major Thos
boswell, Of Hanover is held at high figure by her
owner he having refused to sell her for $2,50o
Martha Washington, it will be remembered, won the
stake at Broad Rock week before last, and was the
| contending nag against Nicholas + at New Market
last Tuesday, for the stake Of $4,000, mile heats in
l:5O-l:4sf. She is one Of the finest animals W.
have seen on the turf for some time and il properly
cared for, will prove troublesome customer in tim
to come, for all purses that she may start.
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Major 11elss' Mission to Nicaragua.

We nnu VIZ 1ouonHlS Calu tnS' w tsnLiStoA
Union of Saturday. ape -5s'. YUE
WASHINGTON, May 1G, 1856
70 the Editor of the Union r '".T.+5
As my name of late has been connected in various
ways in regard to Nicaragua, and as it has been
stated by portion of the press that visited that
country on mission from this government feel il
necessary to make the following explanations:
In the first place, went to Nicaragua in the ca ca
knowledge Of single member of the administration
with the exception Of Governor Marcy. He only be
to- to the t' Ameran ent 1i Minis
ter at Granada, any dispatch the government might
have to send.
In the second place, will inform the editors of the
New York Express, and all others who are curious
and desrous Of knowing whether secret instructions
sent out to Minister Wheeler to hint to General
Walker that if a padre were sent to Washington,
in the place Of French he would be recognised that
when left Nicaragua, General Walker had not re-
ceived information, directly or indirectly through
Col. Wheeler, or any other person. that the govern
ment of the United States would receive minister
from Nicaragua.
Respectfully, etc, JOHN P. HE1ss.
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CRUELTY. Yesterday, a little lad was brought to
our office, all black and blue from brutal blows in
cted, at what is called public school, somewhere
in close proximity to the Catholic Church. The lad
is the son of widow woman, and has no male relative
to protect him. We understand that an affidavit will
be made. which will furnish with the ground work
for an extended notice of what as we learn is not an
uncommon thing. At the same time it is our desire
to enquire how public schools are supported ndepen-
dently of those provided for under the public school
laws of the State These are interesting matters of
inquiry touching the nearest and dearest interests Of
our people. [Baton Rouge Comet, 25th.
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RIVER, WEATHER, ETc.-Says the West Baton
Rouge Sugar Planter of the 24th:
The river is still rising slowly, and is covered with
perfect RATS of drift wood We have frequently seen
the largest sized trees with all their branches and
leaves yet green float past our office. Banks must be
cavng in somewhere
We are now near to the close Of May, and as yet
we have had but little warm weather. The nights
for some time back have been SO cool as to compel
an increase of bed clothing for warmth and comfort
So far it keeps healthy, and trust may remain so.
As an evidence of the health of the town of Baton
Rouge, an old and well known physician of that place
remarked to us that there was not enough for one
physician to attend to. Good sign!
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FATAL AFFRAy.--We saw q dispatch, yesterday,
from Cahawba, conveying the information of fatal
affray there in which j. A. Bell and his father j. R.
Bell, were shot, the former by W. E. Byrd and the
latter by DR.. Hunter. One Of them was killed in.
simultaneously, and the other survived only about
half an hour-IMohile Tribune, 25th,
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SUSPENSION OF MEssRs. COLEMAN & STErsoN.-
These gentlemen, long and favorably known as the
proprietors Of the Astor House, were compelled on
Saturday to suffer some Of their paper to 60 10 pro-
test and the announcement was made yesterday
that they had dissolved Their difficulties have been
caused it is said by the senior partner without the
knowledge Of the other, having accepted paper to a
large amount for his brother at Cincinnati, who re-
Of the Burnett House, in that city, and was to haze
provided for the payment of the drafts, but failed to
do so. Messrs. c. &. s. have paid about 100000 on
the acceptances, and nearly $l40,000 are run
ming to early maturity The debts of G. g. S. for the
Astor House, amount to about 100000, which, it is
said, will be duly paid. The business of the Astor
House will hereafter be conducted solely by Mr..
Stetson.-rNew York Sum- Goth.
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Malcolm, Lord Forth, son Of the Earl Of Perth, has
been proclaimed outlaw. This ii the unworthy,
deranged representative Of the ancient family Of
Perth, who was sent home from the Grinlea by Lord
Raglan, for refusing to 90 out to the trenches An
able defense made for him, through the press by
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-05-27

Is Hiawatha original ~ inquired searcher after
knowledge Of Wag Original ~ was the reply;
it is aboriginal inquirer was satisfied that ii
was e great poem. 3E3ls4
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RAILROAD TRAVELLING.

rae -. fa1s, z=zzzz=zz7 NEW ORLEANS, JACK
- % foH ASR shEag bspGs sSEFaEsS % Gaie1s
street, corner Of Clara street. near the New Basin.
PASSENGER FkkISs leave 6syfa say at
at 81 P NJ Reaches osyka at p NJ Passengers received
taaisd 1t ali inssmsiis,e stations; ,n,, s .,...
TKETST TRAIE from the city to osyks and all insEms
"syka New Orleans md III ntermednc stations every Mon
2saSs the sy s5 ssnasy at
and return by
rvssr Line i STzeTA II Sf NJ:
r = EEzy EgGsys o1SbFAEsai SSb aASSa %RH- %ssf-
S3ah=aA-=AisU -aI SUMMER ARRANd s1s EMENTFs.
fsEsF miles, and alter
Leaves the Depot ess1s e4sn day day
Arrive at Bayou Ecsu'1 fysEE FE}kNfSa Az p M
IsnEs kfniye s1y?" hs Sqsas R@"': - n n
at Algiers. ..........,.,..... $3.50 P NJ a., =,
Fsrr1 Bcs viii with the Passenger Trains leaving
the % x ST A S %@B e.
en H SS H Gp Ss
the shippers and freight to be desered at gil other Stations
Raq sSaa
hgs RaeE b ass spaq Freight in pamphlet form for
Q NkaSIfu INSTITUTION NJ so s Sa%p ;'reslseopefs'
ted under Act of the Legislature on 18th March, 1855
office of the Institution will be for the reception OF
Deposits every morning Sundays excepted from to O'Clock,
and on Saturday evenings from to O'clock.
Deposits of One Doller and upwards will be received
The employment Of strictly limited by the Act of
Incorporation the Public Debts OF the United aes OF the
State of Louisiana and Of the City Of New Orleans , I
Of unencumbered and unmFroved Real
Estate within the limits Of the city Of New Orleans not exceed
Loans pledge of the Stock Of the Incorporated Banks IN
New Orleans exceeding 60 cent Of the market value
Al Interest Profit derived from the employment OF the
funds is to be distributed annually the Deposors
No Trustee directly indirectly borrow of the funds
| or receive any pay or emOlument whatever.
GehGaes Of deposits having interest at rate to be agreed
upo will be issued for not less than S00 deposited for
| .G TRUSTEES.
| George Eusts A. p. Kelly, William Voge,
W. N. Mercer, Geo. UruuhGrt R. B. Sumner,
i Wiheimus Bogar., F. N. Wood TbossE 4 Clark
A'''' = - VI. n. MERCER, President. Isl a.'''s'
/ Nt. 81 Ap+ ,[ BELLY kEI4Y,
| ~ " \. RR4;vaSE51 T. sUHNER, Vice Presidents
# ~ D. D. WTTHERS, Treasurer.
N; B-Copies of the Act Of Incorporation and bylaws
be obtained OF the Office. a28ly
DRUGS, MEDICINES, PERFUMERY Y
SS ETC-The subscriber would respectfully call the
Of Planters, Physicians and Families to his well
ness all Of which, examination will be found FRESH
| GENUINE. During season. SODA WATER and MEAD
the very quality WILL be found this establishment wit
all popular Mineral Waters, such as CONGRESS, BLU
FURE tnn ff HONEY, EssENGE PEPPERM1NT Go6EEY BIZ
+ TIERS, ,etc. etc.
o24ly cor Comp aud Poydras Streets
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a dying Irishman was asked by his confessor If BE
was ready to renounce the devil and all biz Worls.
a0h, your honor, said Pat. .sdoHt ask me that
I'm going into strange country, and eaont tcaHtto
make myself enemies 4 n s$s @
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TUESDAY MORNING, MAY 27, 1856.
STEAMBOAT DEPARTURES
FOR RED RIVER
WIll leave on TgEspAY 27lI inst =! O'Clock ?; NJ,

SSH1SS 81 ~ ;'&;S
nsses' sfhnss viii says E peaysy & &
aR ] spasR "a shto
passsge apply on board OF to sM1TH 70
sSrhe Wright will take freight for Ill points above the
raft with the privilege Of Ieshipping
w Leave q sTHRER gEEsRbE e. Rosn iR i 1871 IidH
a Baysn Isssss es sn Sfqss %
os ff I 5 nn 5 s fo
apply board, foot q customhone street to
Rosa will fo Jesrsob viii dw te privilege psft
1 mas s viz ns @ eenon sas
T leave On Fo sYEsnAE RED 57 "; & e,f!2st
Packet steamer L:,I II. NJ Wright, carEe
a''f %
Gortons Landing and all intermediate landings For freight
$yS app TE%[s 81; sSApF , CO. 7, @ street
River, with the privilege Of reshippins.
VIII ssss on ESphH R Rosa e, 4 fN Psofh fLfoE
ssandss ssSa s. MsgFs ssssd ss's EssIs a lsad q
leave above For freight passage, apply board
% rs Y M
River, WITH prvilege q sshppnE good boats. Inys
w ;v, T9asnsR4E Fo4 sEn1fo4 ~ i5 ); rS
Rs$ySI
| or passage apply on board or M to ;, e,,,r,,
fta Jefferson ~ Fols sGsd csddo
and for above the Raft with privilege of reshipping
WIN leave YEpKEsAF FoM HFFEKsos m TT # sSffhEASD
ssnd EsSrs Ishst and all inter
Ghares s1sSs i flashs se
freight or passage, apply on boarS Or to s,,n4,
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THE AnSoUKsEp NfcARaGUAN MEETING, lass
night at Court Square, was largely attended. Near
one Thousand persons were present. and all seemed
animated with the same feeling that Of deep ana
heartfelt sympathy foE the struggling Republic Of
Nicaragua. and for Walker and his men.
Maj j. H. Unthank was called To the Chair, and
opened the meeting with few appropriate remarks.
As Chairman Of the Finance Committee, raised by
ed in subscriptions near 1900 the eity having been
canyassed only afeW hours and by only d small nor
tion Of the committee. The meeting was sabee-
auently addressed BY 3. p. #Bankhead, W. C Carr
r. H. Crockett Rev, Robert Frazier, III. RaradolIf
and J. 7. Trezevant. at the close OF his remarks
Col. Trezeyant offered the following well timed seso
lationss which were adopted BY acclamasion
F', Resotsed, That the present war between Costa
as Nations. 8 "A s5S#5 53 $55B&
4 Iaesolved, That we know Of no law that will pre-
vent oar citizens as individuals, from giving aid to
men 4 s struggling for 9 free Government s.,
: 1fesolped, That when European power shall
interfere m this eontest-but not till thenwe will
insist that ont Government at once evoke all its
sources oe men and money 70 uphold the q. Monroe
e Ct rspellag sleh interference with man
Fev hir. Frazier, in the brief remarks he made,
Y eaIneasly approved the Nicsragua sentiment that
seeas spEssadingliks Widhre through the land
the adoption Of tile resolutions the meeting
Adjourned III nphis Eagle, "a inst .iS
t-7--T----------s
i You can1at wash tho negro white, The case is
preeisely shi,la % that which occurred to Mr.. Ware,
the ocnlist. Ae once performed the operation OF
conching upon poor BID Il WIS over,
Mr. inquired of Iaa patient tlier sle could
read book e which hs open.
ed before her. Ns, sir read III replied
the dame. Down she went hi tie chair aaain. and
Mr. w. succeeded ID reraoying another eaa sf flnl
from her eyes Can yen read aow nv rood M
Il man., said he e o, srnoy sir, ea1rsaf sYerI
j extraordinary cried the ocuss, down III
instrument very sxtraordinary indeed II. eaano
you see to read at all No, sill, refoined SE
old lady but may be cause Inever laIT
: to read at sGil ~ Z
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VA ZOO RIVER,

Will leave on WEDNESDAY. 18th inst, P. NJ.
HIea STEAMER ATALANTA,U On PLACE
e7assllSa, e of the LEWIS WHITEMAN)-For Ie
s5sg& fore. Greenwood, Sdon Tchula, Yazoo City Sa-
tara vcsbug and all intermediate landings Yazoo River
running passenger packet steamer Atalanta,
n G. Briggs MASTER will leave above. For freight pas
sage apply board, T. B. SMITH. II New Leyee.
been thoroughly repaired and shippers and
planters may rely the Aaanta remaining in the trade during
the summer 1H ,-'-' Iny24
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CSTyIL ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING.
The undersigned having formed Coparnershp for the
pose OF transacne any the line of Civil Engineering
and Surveying that be entrusted to hem within the State
Of Louisiana having had considerable experience In that
line Of business wnud respectfully solicit share Of patronage
rom those interested therein. J. G. DREUX.
N' ~ W. s. MITCHELL
s7z. Ohioe No. q Commercial PLACE. no91y
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Leaves every THURSDAYS O'Clock P. NJ
szsvazs STJNTNTEVS AREANCSF r. TF, Mt

T - SUN1Mla1ls ~ SIat Z; ,1saS haNaIT; T. ,G
7ssEs Southern Belle-Runnng in connection with the
steamers NatcheFor Princeton Ashton Pchers
New Carthage Grand Gulf Rodney Naehes md F9rt
w McIsae Capt L. W. Eroadwell will leave for the above
and ali Intermediate landings For freight apply
board Q ]. H. MANN j. GO, 36 Poydras ST.
eThe W. McRae will take freight for all points on the
through rates, the Captain having made advantageous
rangements for the purpose.
hA clerk will be the evce every Tuesday morning, to
frei.h III
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FOR CUMBERLAND RIVER.

VIII leave To EsDAY 9th inst. at 5 O'Clock P. NJ.
, ws, FOR NASHVILLE. EDDYSVILIE,
ks d. CasksyiIle, sn,hland Hickman and all inter
steamer Nashville, 7. Belsnyder, master will leave
above. For freight passage apply board, OF to
my26 r. NIXON, 3S Union street.
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STEAMBOAT DEPARTURES.
OHIO RIVE R

VIII leave on WEDNEsDA 2ath fnst at O'Clock, NJ
r1s~ FOR LOUISVILLE-THE LIE NEW
and splendid passenger steamer
and ali nlernedate landings For freight passage apply
IN board or to BETTERTON Il KEEFFE,
1ny2a % Tchonpitouas street
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WEIR MISSISSIPPI.

Will WEDNESDAY, 18th inst at s o'clock P, NJ.
gYwgs REGULAR MEMPHIS PAGKET-For Mem
RtSs e phs Helena. Napoleon, Greenvilc, Lake Provi
zssesh ence Vicksbnrg, and all inermediaIe landings
and fast running steamer Gem, Ed
Phelps master will be ready to rsceye freight on Monday
ing very superior apply on board or to
JOHN E. HYDE K CO. 66 Poydras street
E The Gem will take freight for Nashville, with the prv
lege reshippng Memphis the Memphis and Nashville
Embassy myN
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UPPER MISSISSIPPI.

t Will leave TUEsD AY. the 9th inst. at 5 p Nj
Hgs. In CONNECTION WITH THE
4mSs Illinois Central Railroad, for all the Eastern and
tssa Western cities, via Cairo and ST. Louis For St.
Louis Cairo and all Intermediate andings-The regular ST.
Louis and New Orleans packet steamer Henry
Chouteau, Duryce, master, will leave as above For
freight passage apply on board, or to
my26 j. j. CHti.DS NO. 3 Poydras street.
Will leave on SATURDAY. 3lst inst. at s o'clock ? N
qzE. REGULAR ST. LOUIS PACKET,
s. The fine regular passenger packet steamer e.
iSssa brasl<a, g. W Ford, master, will leave on her
trip St ous and all intermediate landings, as above.
For freight passage apply on board, or to
JOHN +. HYDE Il CO., &c Poydras st.
~ plan OF he cabin be and state secured
by APPLYING to the agents. my20
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ENIRS11,L.. w. o.. CARPENTER, No. 294 MAG A"
~ ZINE Street. between peord and Poeyare streets job
Stores fitted up Counters made Of Black Walnut Mahogany
and Cserns repaired and guaranteed for
Sash Doors Blinds made and repaired Lattice and
packing Boxes of oil kinds made order Step Ladders Of all
sizes constantly on hand telSiy
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During the session of the Senate on the 10th inst,
two messages were received from the President Of
the United States vetoing improvement bills which
originated in the Senate. They are as as follows:
w MOI
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fY1ss FOR RED RIVER-R + b LA R
IGsMsl5k4sS 81 Packet steamer HI. M. Wright, Clarke,
fssssss MASTER will lenve positively, above for
Shreveport Grand Bayou Grand Eeor Canpte Alexandria,
Gortons Landing and all intermediate landings For rcightor
passage apply on board OF to
my23 T. B. SMITH, 12 New I.eyee.
BThe Wright will take freight for all points above the
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-05-27

DRECKENRlDGE COAL,-THE SUBSCRIBERS
are prepared deliver the above celebrated Coal to
steamboats, hotels manuactoes private families etc. in lots
to suit, at $40 per ton Of 2,0UO lbs.
n Orders at the Yard Front Levee between Julia and
CREEVY Il FARWELL SO Natchez street.
Nav nr,sons Nnvpmber2 o 1879 IF
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-10-14

The Esd OF GREAT MEN.-Happcn-
ing to cast my eye upon printed
page of miniature portraits, the person.
ages who occupied the four most con-
spicuous places, were Alexander, Han
nibal, Cesar, and Bonaparte. had
seen the same unnumbered times be-
fore, but never did the same sensations
arise in my bosom as my mind hastily
glanced over their several histories.
Alexander, after having climbed the
dizzy heights Of his ambition, and with
his head bound wieh chaplets dipped
in the blood OF countless nations, looked
down upon "a conquered world, and
wept that there was not another one
for him to conquer, set city on IRE,
and died in scene of debauch.
Hannibal, after having, 10 the con-
CONSERVATION and astonishmcnl OF
Rome, passed the Alps; after having
put TO flight the armies Of this mistress
Of the world, and stripped three bush
els of gold sings from the fingers OF
her slaughtered knights, and made
her very foundations quakc-fed from
his country, being hated by those who
once exultingle united his name to
that of their god. and called him Han
inhabited at length by poison, add
ministcred by his own hands, unlament-
ed and unwept, in a foreign land.
Caesar, after having conquered eigh,
hundred cities, and dyed his garments
in the blood of one million ofhis toe.- =
after having pursued to death til a
" rival he had on earth, was miser ly
assassinatcd by those he considered hii
nearest friends, and in that very plac,
the attainment Of which had been hi
greatest ambition.
Bonaparte, whose mandate king
and popes obeyed, after having filled thu
earth with the terror Of his name ate
having deluged it with tears and blood
and clothed the world with sackclotl
closed his days i'll lonely banishmer'
almost literally eXiled from the worlt
vet where he could sometimes see hi
country's banner waving . 'cr the deel
but which could not or would not brin
him aid.
Thus four men. who from the pecr
r liar situation ofthcir portraits, SCENE
Z, to stand as the representatives Of a
those whom the world call great thos
four. who, each in turn. made the cart
r tremble to It's very centre by their sin
+ pie tread, seyerallv died one by j,
toxication, o., as some suppose, by pc
t son mingled IN his wine one su
cde--one murdered by his friends
and one in lonely exile How are Il
, mighty fallen