The New York herald., 1879-12-27
NAPOLEON AT DRESDEN.
Nine Hours Of Macchiavel-
lian Fencing.
M A RI E L'O U I 8 E. I.

the fact that the E9zlisn translation Is not quite
ready. The memoirs were written partly in French
and partly in German, that the task of rendering
them from one of these languages into the other
was light one when compared with that of prepar.
ing an entirely new volume. The conditions are
that the publications shall be simultaneous.
The French pubsheH obliged to wait until
their English colleagues produce their
edition. The memoirs will doubtless create
considerable sensation. In Difference to special
testamentary disposition made by the Prince q
period Of twenty-five yers to elapse after his
death before they shostid be given to the world
whom they were to be e1Hted Ivy competent persons
and printed. The memoirs said to contain
political revelations AMI personal Of extraor-
binary value to the historian and OF lively interes,
to the public of every En- ropeap country" One OF
the most interesting episodes recounted in the
memoirs is doubtless Mstternich's own account
of the momentous interview which took place be-
tween himself and Napoleon at Dresden the 26th
of June. 1913. The Prince. the part Of Austria.
offered mediation with view Of closing tho war,
but meanwhile coisdncting the negotiations
which led to the quadrupse alliance. and ultpately
to Napolean's defeat at Ldpsic:-
NAPOLEON THE SAXON CAPITAL.
On June IS arrived at-Dresden. and alighted at
the house Of Count Bubna. Napoleon arrived at the
Saxon capital few hours later than myself sud
summoned to his quarasrs for the following day.
He staying at . villa in the Marcolini Gardens
upon the Elsterwlese. he did venture take
up his abode in the city itself. and more than
10000 Of his troops crammed into the Friedrich
suburb for his protection. Napoleon's position
toward his army as well toward the French
people, was at that time very critical one. The
whole nation split up into two parties; the
consisting Of tho "Men of the Revolution" compris
ing host of persons whose destiny was bound up
with the endurance Of the Empire and the other
comprehendlng all the adherents Of the royal
Bourbons. Tho former were groaning the
hazardous situation into which Napoleon's de-
vouring ambition had brought their interests; the
latter did not yet dare to raise their heads. but
were awaiting with impatience the results Of the
coming campaign. for which the nation even
then making gigantic preparations. The French
army itself yearned for peace Its generals, without
exception. felt but little confidence a. to the
results Of struggle which would become
more than unequal so soon IS fresh allies
should join the Russians and Prussians. The gov
ernments of the Rhonish Federation experienced
great diculty in restraining the detsstation of Ma
poleon animsting the German people; their own at
titude toward him Q doubtful one. which
caused Europe to watch that OF Austris with all
more eagerness and anxiety Under these circum-
stances the appearance of the Austrian Minister Of
Foreign Affairs ct Napoleon's headquarters could
not but be regarded by the leaders or the French
army as an event. the consequences of which would
prove conclusive. It would be difficult for me to
vey IN words any idea OF the nisSrseiy carewosn
courtiers and generals, all glitterng with gold though
they were. who crowded tho Emperor's antecham-
bers rs passed through them. Tho Prince OF Neuf-
chatol Berthier)' whispered to me. "Do not forget
that Europe asks for peace-above ALL France which
will not hear OF anything but peacel" msdc no
reply and entered tho Emperor's private room Ma
poleon was awaiting me- standing his sword at
his SIDE MS cocSed nat unaor s ms arm. ae ap
inquired after the health OF my Emperor Soon,
however, his countenance darkened. and. standing
opposite to me, he exclaimed, $50 you will have
war? Very well. then; you shall have iti / anni-
Inflated the Prusssn army at Lntxen. defeated the
give you rendezvous at Vienna. Human beings are
really incorrgbe; nothing VIII induce them to take
lessons from experience Thrice have replaced the
him remain ct peace with him for the OF my
life; have even married his daughter. When dad
said to myself. You arc making fool of your
self But Il !: true. and cannot be helped. although
| From these Introductory rcmarks I gathered that
my position was even stronger one than had be-
cysd y 70 BE-. A. sSss decisive s moment wa: a. en-
ropesn society. Yes. may now confess it-Na-
poleon then appeared to mo small indeed. "war
and peace." replied, ''sre In Your Majestys hands.
Ny master, the km peror has duties to fulfil before
which all other considerations must give place.
Europe's future and your own are entirely de-
pendent upon yourself. An abyss yswns betwsen
Your wishes and that which Europe desires The
wtsS the s sns you
with general tranquility, or you must succumb
in the otherwise inevitable struggle. To-day
you still conclude peace; tomorrow will be,
perhaps. too late for you to do 30. Tho Emperor,
my sovereign, allows himself to be guided in his
ten. Sire now to yoursi" ..weii. but what is re-
quired of mcf rejoined Napoleon. hastily. THAT
should dishonor dis my myself Nsveri l shall know
inQh of my territory. Your monarchs who are born
to thrones allow themselves to be beaten twonty
capitals as II nothing had happened to them.
l cannot, because l am only parvenu OF
o soldier. My rua will not survive the day upon
which shall no longer bc powerful and terrible. I
made great mistake In emitting to calculate what
an army cost me--the finest ever seen by man z
fight against mankind. but not against the eie-
mcnts. Tho cold has vanquishcd has crushed In
single night lost 10000 horses. frozen to DEATH
sciousness OF what owe to a valiant people which,
after these unhexrd OF calamites, has given new
alono At to govern It. have rcmedicd thoio
of last year. Look at my army. Consider the vic-
tories that have just won. nv troops shall passde
NAPOLEON AND his arxxnAis.
"And it is JUS: tho army. 4 Min.osruptod. that
Napoleon. o, gery. "but my generals They desire
peace. have no generals worth speaking OF left.
Tho Moscow winter has dcmoralized thom. l have
seen the bravest among thcm crying like children
Physically and morally they are broken down. A
fortnight ago could have made peace. Now I
do 30 no moro. have won two battoa and will
not make peace" lobserved, "From all that Your
Majesty has said TO me I gather afrcsh that any
understanding between Your Majesty and Europe
is impossible The peaces You have concluded
have never yet been anything more than temporary
truces. The moment has arrived at which Europe
and yourself must cast down your gantlets at ono
anothers feet and respectively pick them up. In he
struggle that will ousuc. believe me. Europe will not
succumb." DO you Imagine. thon. that you can
| overthrow mo by coalitionY' rejoincd Napoleon.
"How many are you. your allies--four, Ave. six,
| twentyf The greater your number the moro shall
be ut my / accept your challenged But I ON
assure you" he continued, with q forced smile,
"that we shall 500 one another again In Vienna
| next October. By that time you will what
| will have become Of your good friends the
Russians aud Prussians. DO you, perhaps count
| upon Germany? just recall 1909 TO your mind.
My soldiers will suffice me TO keep the German pop
| nil In, han e. aL.lia.. - H.