The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1864-07-28

NNof lNtNNN VI lNHbNlNk MN IOf NDrNiCNN rem
dered, ihe Prince Of NeuChRtel charged him With
incapacity and ordered him in arrest. This was
ltile too much for the proud spirit Of Jomiui,
ana be resolved 70 no longer serve mdsr an un-
grateful flag He, therefore, left the French army,
repaired To ihC headquarters of the Emperor Of
Russia, and was received into his service
The descrion Of Jomini from the service Of
France caused much comment aud discussion.
"On joining tue service Of the allies, bis con-
duct vas Ia every respect honorable, and proved
that he fully appreciated The embarassmcnts Of
Bis position. When asked hy the King Of prus-
sia certan questions in regard 20 the posi- ion and
numbers Of the French troops, he politely de-
circd to answer. The Emperor OF Russia, who
was present, justified bis refusal, and openly ap-
proved his delicate sense OF honor in regard to
the service which he had just left.
"The charge that Jomini conveyed % the allies
the PLANS Of the Emperor was forever put 20 rest
by Napoleon himself, IN his Autouaphic Me-
MORE dictated at St. Helera. In commenting
upon the History of the Campaign In Saxouy,'
where this accusation was repeated he re-
marked - The author of this book is wrong in
changing General JOmini with having conveyed
10 the allies the secret Of the opera ions Of the
campaign, and The situation of Ney's Corps That
officer did not know the Emperor's plan the
Oder Of general movement, which was always
sent 10 each Of the Mar. halls, was not communi-
cate d 10 him, and he did not know what il was.
The Emperor never accused him Of the crime
which 10 here inn uted TO him. He did not de-
sert his flag Ike some oilers. He had great in
justice TO comusin Of, and was blinded by an
honorable sentiment. He was not a Frenchm an,
aud there was no love Of country to ret Iin him.
During the remainder Of the campaign of
1913 General Jomini rendered most valuable
service to the Emperor of Russia, by his opin-
ions In regard to military operations. On reach
ing the hanks Of the Rhine be advised against
the invasion Of France, and in favor Of treaty
Of peace, honorable to both parties Jomini en-
tered France with the Emperor of Russia, but,
on his urgent solicitations, was permitted 10 re
turn TO Switzerland, and was of great service TO
bis native country in saving il, through the in
fuence Of Russia, from the intended conquest
and subjugation Of Austria.
"After the occupation of Paris by the Allies,
and the restoration Of Louis XVIII, General
Jomini repaired 70 Vienna In o politCo. Military
capacity, as a Russian officer, and us a represen-
tatiye of his native Canton of Vaud. In these
negotiations he greatly eXerted himself to secure
the liberties Of his native country from the
iapaCity OF Austrian diplomacy. II was fortunate
for Switzerland At this period that Jomni and
several other distinguished Swiss held high posi-
tions in the Russian army and in the councils of
the Emperor, who used his power and influence
10 protect their country.
JVNINIs LATER YEARS.
"ln 1915 he returned 10 Paris with the Empe-
ror Alexander where he so warmly opposed the
execution Of Marsha Ney that IL was proposed
20 strike his name from the list of Russian gene
rails. This act OF the Allies is a lasting disgrace
TO their character and cause and the course pur-
sued by Jomni on that occasion constitutes one
OF the most prasew0rhy incidents of his history
"After the peace, JOmini accompanied the En-
pCrOr TO Russia. and was promoted TO tho rank of
q GenCrsLin- Chief-that Is, a General eligible to
the command OF an army--a rank next to that of
Marshal in the Russian service, which no one can
there hold who has not gained battle. Thus,
Prince GortschahoH, Notwithstanding his brilliant
defense Of the Crimea, could not be made Mar
shnl, because he bad won no battle. JOmini sue
ceSsiyey received the grand crosses of st. Anne,
st. Vladimir, and Sc. Alexander; assisted the
Emperor az the Congress of Aix-le-Chapelle, in
~ ~. ~ NnINm
made President of committee for organizing
the Military Academy; and was afterwards
charged with preparing plans for fortifying and
defending the frontiers Of the empire. On the
accession OF Nicholas to the throne, he received
many proofs Of the confidence of the new EN-
peror, was appointed Aid dec camp General and
charged with directing the military education of
the Imperial heir. His health, much broken by
his sutferings on the Beresna, too delicate TO
withstand the rigOrs of the climate of st. Peters
burg. and he had permission to spend much of
his time in Paris and in the south Of Europe.
"Jomini had two sons and three daughters.
His eldest son was aid-de-camp to Marshal
PaskewiiZ, and afterwards left the service TO
reside at Payerne. The second is first Counsellor
OF State in the Department of Foreign Affairs ut
ST. Petersburg. His eldest daughter is married,
In Russia, TO nephew of the Princess Orloff;
the second to q superior officer Of the French
Corps of Engineers; and the third to proprie-
Tor on the Loire"
General Jomiuis first published work is his
Treatise on Grand Military Operations of
which the first two volumes appeared in 1904
He bad previously completed a Treatise on
Grand Tactics but burned the manuscript The
book VIC have mentioned is held to be the most
Important Of his works. In 1871 he began the
publication of his Critical and Military History
of tue Revolution which was not completed till
1894 1t is strictly scientific work, in fifteen
volumes, with four aliases. In 1927 he published
the wolk which General Halleck has now trans
laitd. This WIS first published anonymously.
t1aN s,,s,
make il q more complete history Of the wars Of
the Empire, as a continuation Of his history of
the Revolution. He was deferred from this by
several Ies ons. In the first place his position
an old officer of the French army and as ad-de-
camp to to the Emperor of Russia rendered it
embarrassing to appear as public critic of the
political and military acts OF Napoleon. At least
there criticisms, whether favorable or unfavor-
able, would be likely to Involve him in contro-
veisies. In the second place. he could not then
have access TO official documents necessary for a
full and elaborate history of Napoleon's wars.
An auOny nous publication would enable him 10
avoid personal controversies, and 10 exercise more
freecem in the discussion OF these great political
events"
General Halleck tells q curious story, which
shows JOminI's remarkable knowledge OfmIlitary
strategy, or what the French call strategic inta-
ton.
"Haying been summoned to the Imperial head
quarters at MayC at the beginning of the
campaign Of Jena, Napoleon said 10 him 81 am
dcllghteu tnat the Er.t work which demon.
stT8tes the true principles of war has appeared
| in my reign. No work like yours is taught
| in cur military schools. We are going to
| hRht the Prussians. | have called Won near
NE, because you have written on the campaigns
| Of Frederick the Great, because you know his
| almy, ana have studied the theatre Of the war.
| Jonini asked for four days 10 get his horses
| ard Cquipage from the headquarters of Marshal
| Ney, and added that be would ioin his Majesty
| at Bnmberg. why at Bamberg !? said the En-.
| p6IUr. who told yOu that am going 70 BAN.
| berg" The map Of Germany, sire There are
| hundred roads on that map said Napoleon
| Yes, sire but it ia probable that your Majesty
| will make against the left Of the Prussians thC
| same manu uvre which was made at Denawerth
| against the right of Mack. and by Saint Bernard
| against the right Of Melas. Very we'll saiC
| Napoleon, go TO Bamberg, but don't say Il wore
| about IL; no one should know that am going t
| BamheIg.'"
Tie present is the first translation into Rnglisl
| wbi,h h has been made Of this life Of Napoleon
Il was made by General Hnlleck during a sever
| months voyage from New York to California bl
translator lashed himself every day TO a desl
| properly fixed, ana there labOred a certain mum
| Der Of hours. When the task was completed tn,
| manuscript was laid aside, and not taken uI
| again for sixteen years. The notes, which ar,
| full aud Yaluable, are all by General Halleck.-
| NGo York Post.
| The Rose.
| The Ghebers believe that when Abraham WA
| thrown into the fire by Nimrod, the flame turned