Ellsworth American., 1871-08-03
Vol XVII Whole No. Sol. No 81.
Mother of Emperor William and Ma
DOleOn.

Well aware of the queens beauty and
| facinations. Alexander thought she
might perhaps haye some influence over
| the French emperor, and persuaded her
to meet him at Tilsit. Though Louise
| could never speak of this man, the au-
/ thor Of all her country's misfortunes.
| without shudder, siIll, for the sake OF
| Prussia, she was willing to sacrifice her
own personal feeling and her dignity.
II was sore trial to this refined, sensi-
i've woman tomeet as suppliant the
| despot who had driven her husband from
the throne, and cast the foulest asper-
slons on her honor.-Louise says in her
diary, What struggles it has cost me,
| God only knows; for, If I do not hate
! this man. look upon him rs the one
who has caused the misfortunes of the
| King and of the country"
She made two visits to the naughty
conqueror. Napoleon acknowledged
that the Queen Of Prussia was the most
beautiful woman he had ever seen, and
he declared that whatever topic of con-
versation he broached, she managed
with the most admirable tact and deli
cacy, to come back To her one theme
Prnssla. She implorod Napoleon to
prove himself n hero bv showing mercy
TO fallen toe, and if he would make no
other concession. at least to restore
Magdeburg. just before dinner Napo-
leon gave her rose; she at first refused
1t. then acceptingi it with an arch smile,
she said: Yes, but at least with MAJ
dcburg."
Il must observe to your majesty"
said Napoleon, gruffiv. "that il is who
give. and Won who must receive.
A n yha
leon sent for Talleyrand and the Rus
sian minister. and concluded the treaty
on the basis before laid down.
AFTER all said he, "a fine woman
and gallantry are not to be weighed
against affairs Of state"
At tn" earnest request OF the Russian
Emperor, Louise paid second visit To
Napolcon-unsuccessfu as the first.
As, ut the conclusion of This visit, Ma
pOleon was conducting her down the
stairs, the queen paused, and pressing
the emperor's hand as he bade her fare
we'll, said. is It possible that after hav-
ing had the good fortune 20 be - near
the hero of the age, he has not left me
the satiSiastl0n OF being able 10 say that
he has attached me To him during lie =
Madame" replied the emperor, II
lament ii it j. so; il j. the effect of nv
evil destiny
The roval pair returned to Memci,
their oulv refuge upon Pru-sian soil.
LET II, be patient and steady, aud wait,
and God Will help u.s." said the piou-
King, greater even in his humiliation
aud weakness than the atheistic Fred
crick
la her retirement at Memel, the queen
devoted herself 10 the education of her
children, six ia number. The crown
prince, Frederick William, was then
tWrlr" wears st age, and a bov of great
promise. She sought 10 animate him
with her own patriotic spirit and love
ot country. ''Iou see me weep" she
>ad to him after the battle of jena
Il Weep ior the downfall of my house
and country. Recall these unhappy
\ hours when am no more. and weep
>uch tears Tor me n now weep for INV
country. But do not be satisfied with
tear, act, develop YOUR strength. Per-
Lap- yuu may be destined to deliver
. Your country. DO not Let yourself bc
7 Carried away bv the degcneracy of the
7 age. Be Dton! Court the fame of "A
7 general, of hero; and ii YOU cannot
raj-r Your fallen country, then seek
death a., Prince Luui. Ferdinand ha :
dane"
lli- SON lived 10 see his country great
amuug the nations of the earth. but tJ
. M" second sou, William, ii ha~ becu
f. given toIcpaN with interest, the guoE.
nt Erpp"d upon Prussia bv Napoleon
! To- avcuec the wrongs of Germany
4 lpveic-t aud best beloved, but most uu-
haPpH qu"rn.-L Horpers'S -Nagd-ine