Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-08-08
BERANGER.

The following account of Beranger which we trans
late from Paris paper, is from an old neighbor of
the distinguished poet who was intimately acquainted
with him for many years:
"Beranger has always sought secusion, especially
during the latter years of his life. Passy. Fontan
bleau Tours and quiet Beaujon have sheltered his
: tirement; and be was constantly changing bis resi-
dence to escape popular importantly. The names
of the English and Americans who daily besiege the
poet of Lisette, and the sums of money which they
offer his housekeeper to be admitted would fill vol
ume. The poor, dear, mani said one of his SER
wants. they want me to show him for money
"The clergy, among the rest applied several times
with great reserve, daring the latter part of his
journ at Passy. In 1s49, Sibour, Archbishop of
Paris, accompanied by his Wears and the curate of
Passy, visited the poet, who received him politely,
but in such manner that he had desire of renew
ing the visit.
"After the death of David d. Anglers he only wish.
ed to walk upon the Bouevards to take the morning
air. He loved to walk without being recognized in
: this thronged quarter and whenever he could walk
to the Bastile without seeing the cap of ar
tsan raised before his white locks, he seemed more
pleased than when some ndiscreet promenade attrao
ted popular ovation last he would say, with
satisfied smile, 1 am to be left quiet for day.
"They were always trying to make politician
of Beranger, but he would never be one. He was
favorite with all the governments, and independent
of all parties Liberal under the Restoration, re
publican under the government of July, moderate
under the republic, he has passed peaceful life. I'M
swayed by ambition enthusiasm
"The politics of Beranger, l should say, have al
ways consisted in keeping clear Of politics. In 1888
he said that the sanderers declared that he did this
from virtue, but the truth was he did it from laxi-
ness
ain resigning his seat in the Constitutional As
sembly Of 1848, he wrote 1t is not the vow Of a
philosopher much less of sage; it is the of
old rhymer who thought if he lost amid the clamor
of public affairs his independence of SOUL he should
survive the only blessing of which he was ever am
bilious.
ain spite of all the efforts of Beranger to avoid
caresses and the conflict of opinions, he has always
: stood as the most popular type of the Repub-
ican party in France. This is due to his steady
fame his independence, his poverty, and his politi
: cal integrity, which were always above suspicion.
They might attack his sceptcisms even his lite
rary gens but his noble private character is above
: all criticism.
character
"a few years since, Beranger called upon friend
l. who was banker Here, said he, are three thou.
= sand francs, which do not know how to use l
know nothing of the bourse, of stocks or of bonds
Use it for me as you choose; will let you have it.
"His friend took charge of the money, and for
several years paid him interest upon it regularly.
But finally, one day he called upon him and offered
him the amount.
"Why do you return me this money! I have moi
demanded it."
81 do not wish to keep it, replied the banker
I am about to retire from business"
What does that signify?' replied the poet. q
: gave you the money as friend-not as q banker
81 do not wish to do any more business"
at is not business it is favor which ask"
at is absolutely impossible"
"Ah well, responded Beranger, I have no fear
: you conceal something. Tell me, is there not som,
hidden motiver
This friend denied that he had any concealed
motive. Beranger insisted; the friend became agi
tated and finally declared that his position had beer
compromised, and that he was upon the verge o
bankruptcy. He added MY rich creditors car
lose little money without injury to their business
but you. this is all your fortune you are not
Spectator; you have nothing to risk; you mus
take back your money"
my dear friead,' said Beranger, to cursory
observer, you have done act just and legal which
in truth, is reprehensble, and one to which can
not become an accomplish. You have acted in gooc
faith, and are without reproach. But l cannot con
sent that for my sake you should be false to yourself
Keep the money" y1rs=- sa-l,t7
+" The banker was compelled to keep the money
in spite of himself In few days he failed, AND
Beranger only received tenth of the sum he hat
lent" Epenino Post
A friend thatyou buy with presents win be Dough
from you. .-g vs. -
There is one good wife in the country and ever,
man thinks he hsshshsr. "a ~ e5sq'lsl
The shine Of lifsismade up of very little beam
that are bright al thstime.