The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-04-05

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Price of two Potatoes i'm 1865
81 The following anecdots of Napoleon
the First, is related in letter from
correspondent who was for considerable
time in the French military service, and
voiiches for its authenticity s. ads ~
The eve before the battle of Uln, when
Napoleon the First, in company with
Marshal Berthier, was walking through
the camp, listening to the talk of his SOL
diers, he saw, in group of Grenadiers
Of the Guard, one who was roasting po-
tctoes in the ashes.
al should like roasted potato above
all things" said Napoleon to the Mar
shah; ask the owner of them if he will
sell me one
In obedience to the order, Berthier adj
vanced to the group aud asked to whom
the potatoes belonged A grenadier
stepped forward and claimed then as his
s',Will you sell me one?'' inquired
bertnler. :
a"I have only fve," said the genedier,
aand that's hardly enough for myself
o"I will give you two Napoleons, if
you will sell me ene," said Eerthief.
"I don't want your gold" said the
grenedier; +" [ shall be killed, perhaps,
Tomorrow, and don't want the enemy to
| find me with an empty stomach 73 re
| Berthier reported the soldiers answer
to the Emperor, who was standing in the
back ground. "a, s "a 5as gsak
:. Let the see if I shall be lnckief thai
you, said the latter and going UP close
to the gfehedinf he asked him if ht
would sell hie potato. ag .6fe bc4
!" Eot By Z loBg shot, tfas the IfsFll
Of the gfensdief. s9g sd5 IS.
! .But you may set your own price,
| said Napoleon. g Come, I am hungry
and havn't eaten o-day." ',-s,@.
/ az havn't enough for myself" sale
the grehadier; " besides all that, do yo,
think don't know yeu, in spite of yop
disgtise2o'd ze4 f3 aaS
!. Who am I. then p said Napoleon
Bah!" said the greneaier; the Liul
Corporal, as they call you. An
right?'5 = "
WE'LL" said Napoleon, "since yo
, know me, will you sell me potato"
, Mo-" said the gtenader, 'sbut
you will have me come and dine with ye
when you get back to Paris, you may su
: with ME tonight" oI fo 81
!. Done f. said Napoleon, ION til
! ! Word of Little Corpsral--on the wer
y of the Emperor" sase Ell sa
: "Well and goed,"' said the grehadier
: "tour potatoes ought to be done by TIL
time-there are the tive largest the re!
i I'll eat myself, sa
0 The Emperor sat down and ate his pt
J 10 his tent, merely remarking 7" TIL
: rogue is gsod soldier, I'll wager"
= = Two menths, afterwards Napoleon ii
: Great was in the midst of brilliai
= court at the palace of the Tuilleries, ar
:, was just sitting down to dine, when woi
! was brought him that gfenadief u
= witheut, trying to force the guard at tt
I door, saying that he had been invited |
2; the Emperor. I" Let him come in;'' sa
l his Majesty. ~
- The soldier entered, saldted Napoleo
- and said, t" Do you remember having sn
- ped with me off my roasted potatoes 2"
= "Oh, is it you? Yes, yes, I remer
. ber," said the Emperor, "and SO W
have come to dine with me. have yo,
!. - Bustan, lay another cover on your tab
= = for that brave fellow" he said to one
4 his household. -, tuea ~ -s et8 ri
~ Again this gferadier saluted Napolee
Is Is I" A grenadier of the Guard does not g
Is Is with lackeys. Your Majesty told me
~ = should dine with you; that was the bs
= gain trusting to your word, I have cor
hither.' 81 sa
Sc s !. True, true,'' said the Emperor.
'a "Lay a csver near me ; lay aside ye
arms, mon ann, and draw up to the I,
ne ble." JY ~ t1aee a8 ri Hss <
y, as Dinner oFers the grenedier went at
y usual place, took UP his carbine, a
iu turning to the Emperor, presented arm
y ga mere private, " he then said, g oag
Nc not to dine at the table of his Emperor
''Ah, understand you," said Maj
Is, leen.. 81 name you Chevalief Of che l
'u gieu of Homer, and Lieutenant of !
re re company of guards" ab =
~ "Thank you, heartily, returned [
.h soldier, and amidst load shoats of Fivt
oI Empere0r he withdrew. e1sea a
30 HORSE Wasyett.-Apything h6
,n :, can touch with his nose without bel
harmeds he dees not fear Therefore,
"a "a hand. the halter, saddle, harness, vIhbr
nu ias, buffalo rehss, or whatever is hrous
y in proximity to- him should be introaut
,p. to and touched, by that delicate organ
y 4 knowledge eff such importans facts
Nh ~ We learned by attending course Of
%, lectures, is the main secret of Rary ss,
'a ssss in hsfssstalaiTg.