Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-18
A CUNNING SOLDIER.

The following annecdote Of the first Napo-
leon was related by an Euelishman, who was
considerable time 10 the French military SER
vice, and who youches for its authenticity
The evening before the battle of Ulm, when
NapoIeou the First, 10 company with Marshal
Berthier, was walking iucognto through the
camp aud listeulog to the talk of his soldiers,
be saw in group not far off greuadier of
the guard, who was roasting some potatoes 10
the ashes.
Il should like roast potato above all
thiogs," said the Emperor to the Marshal
task the owner of them if he will sell one
Ia obedieuc, to the crder Berthier advanced
to the group and asked to whom the potatoes
belonged. A greDadler stepped forward and
said, they are mine.
'Will you sell me one ?' inquired Ber
thier.
Il have only FIVE" said the grenadier, "and
that's hardly enough for nv supper.
IL will give you two uapoleons If you will sell
me one, Continued Berthier.
II don't want your gold, " said the grenadler;
81 shall be killed, perhaps, to- morrow, aud
don't want the enemy to hnd me with an emp
ty stomach.
Ber,hier reported the soldiers answer to
the Emperor, who was standing u little IN the
background.
Lets see if shall be luckier than you,
said the latter, aud going up close to the gre
uadier, he asked him ii he would sell him
potato.
Not by long shot" answered the greua-
dier II haven't enough for myself
But you may set your own price, said Ma
poleon. Come, am hungry, and haven't
eaten to-day
Il tell you haven't enough for myself
repeated the grenadier beside all that. do
YOU think don't know you 10 spite OF your
disguise p
"Who am l. then ?" inquired Napoleon;
"Bah y said the greuader. The little
corporal. as they all call you. Am l right? !?
WELL" said Napoleon, "slace you know
me- will you sell me potato =
NO" said the granadier "but if you
would have me come aud dine with you when
we get back to Paris you may sup with me to
"Done p said Napoleau; ''on the word
of little corporal-on the word OF an emper-
or.
well aud good said the greDadier. "Our
potatoes ought to be done by this llme there
are the two largest one' the rect LII eat my
self E"
The emperor sat down aud ate his potatoes,
aud then returned With Berthler to bis tent,
merely remarklpg: ;,
1.-The rogue is good soldier, III wager.
Two mouths atterward Napoleon tho Great
was in the midst Of brilliant court at the
palace of the Tuieries, and was just sitting
dowu to due, when word was brought to him
that greuadier was without trying to force
the guard at the door, saying that he had been
invited By the emperor.
"Let him come 10, said his majesty.
The soldier entered, presented arms, and
said to the emperor:
"Do you remember once having supped with
me off my roast potatonsY
"Oh, is that you? Yes, yes, [ remember, y
said the emperor; "aud SO you have come to
dine with me, have you? Rastau, lay another
cover on your table for this brave fellow.
Again the grenadler presented arms, aud
salt
"a grenadier of the guards does not eat
with lacqueys. Your majesty told me should
dine with you--that was the bargain; auG,
trusting to your word. | have come hither. :
True, true, said the emperor; LAY cov'r
here near me. Lay aside your arms, mon aml,
and draw up to the table.
Dinner over, the grenadier went at his usual
pace, took up bis catbine, and, turning to the
emperor, presented arms
"A mere private" said be, ought not to
dine at the table of his emperor.
"Ah! | understand you. said Napoleon.
Il name you Chevaler of the Legion OF
Honor, and lieutenant in my company OF
guards.
"Tbauk you heartily returned the soldier.
"Vive I Empereur!" he shouted and then
withdrew.
The THREE SIEvEs. -"Oh. mamma ! cride
little Bella. 1--WE heard such story about
Edith Howard didn't think she would be
80 naughty. Que
My dear" interrupted Mrs. Phillips, 'be.
tore you continue we will see if your story will
pass the three sieves''
wi hat do 5 that mean, mammal" inquired
Bella
Il will explain it. Iu the first place-Is it
true?'
i suppose so; got it FROM Miss White, AID
she is a great irleud Of Ediths.
''Aod does she show her friendship by tell
ing tales of her? In the next place though
you can5proye it true--1s it kiud?"
II did not mean it to be unkind, mammr,
but l am afraid it was. should not like
Edith to~haye spoken of me as | did OF her,"
"And--Is it necessary?'.. :. - a.-a .rs
mo, of course not, mamma; there was no
need for me to mention 1t at all. .
Then put bride on your tongue, dear 1t
We caonot speak we'll of our friends, let US not
speak of them at all
A D.-Circumstances rendering it de-
"A srable that should locate in baltlmore
have transferred my DENTAL PkACIlCE IN
Alexandria to DR.. D. n RUST. DE has been
for so many wears sssociated with me as to need
no Introduction or endorsement, his skill! olilty
and renntstion for honesty and high integrity