Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1857-08-22
did this from yirtuo,' blu. the truth was lie did it

did this from virtue but the truth was he did it
from laziness.
'In r~esigning his seat 10 the Constitutions As
sembly OF l84S, he wrote 1T is not the vow OF a
philosopher, much less of a sage it is the vow OF
IN old rhymer who thought il he lost amid the
clamor of public affairs his independence Of soul,
he should survive The only blessing Of which he
was ever ambitious
I'm spite Of all the efforts of Beranger to avoid
caresses and the conflict of opinions, lac has always
stood as the most popular type of the republican
party in France. This is due to his steady fame,
his independence, his poverty, and his political in
tegrity, which were always above suspicion. They
might attack his skepticism, or eten his literary
genius but his noble private character is above
all criticism.
"Tbe following authentic incidentillustrates his
character:
"a few years since, Beranger called upon q
friend, who was a banker. Here said he, are
three thousand francs, which do not know how
to use. / know nothing of the bourse of stocks
or bonds. Use it for me as you choose; l will let
you have it.
"His friend took charge of the money; and for
several years paid him interest apon it regularly.
But, finally, one day he called upon him and
offered him the amount.
"'Why do you return me this money! have
not demanded it
al do not wish to keep IT, replied sbs banker
i am about to retire from business
"'What does that signify p replied the poet.
i gave you the money as a friend-not as a
banker
al do not wish to do any more business
"It is not business; it is a favor which l
ask
at is absolutely impossible
"Ah, WE'LL responded Beranger, L have no
fear you conceal something. Tell, me, is there
not some hidden motive p
'This friend denied that be had any concealed
motive. Beranger insisted the friend became
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been compromised, and that he was upon the
verge of bankruptcy. He added My rich credi-
tors can lose a little money without injury to their
business but you, this is all your fortune you
are not a speculator you have nothing to risk
you must take back your money
"'My dear friend, said Beranger, TO a cursory
observer, you have done an act just and legal,
which, in truth, is reprehensible, and one to which
| cannot become an accomplice. You have acted
in good faith, and are without reproach. But i
cannot consent that for my sake you should he
false to yourself. Keep the money
1.-THE banker was compelled to keep the money
in spite of himself. In a few days he failed, and
Beranger only received a tenth of the sum he had
lent"
The ConStitutionnel contains the following:
"The Empress, on hearing of the illness which
placed the life of Beranger in danger, sent M.
Damas Hinard her private secretary to express her
sympathy for the sufferer. Notwithstanding his
serious state, Beranger s~ignifed his desire to re-
ceive her Majesty's secretary. Extended on a
sofa, his face pale and shrunken, his eyes half
closed, Beranger raised his hand to take tina. of
NJ. Damas Hinard, who told him in whose name
he had come to condole with him ON his sufferings
Her Majesty is very good said Beranger in a
feeble voice. 1T was very natural replied Nj.
Damas Hinard, that the Empress should send to
you You were one of the delights of her youth,
and to her admiration for the poet are united
esteem and affection for the man. While M.
Damas Hinard was speaking, the cOuntenance of
Beranger frightened up, and he said, The
Empress is very kind. She has passed nobly
through the different phases of her life, and now
in the exalted station in which she is placed, she
gives proof of an excellent heart. Do not fail,
added Beranger, to express to her all m,
gratitude"