Connecticut western news., 1880-09-15

 himself to console; and, on the spot, the young Henriette augmented the special nomenclature of Longwood. He called her " the Lymph of St. Helena, , for among his friends Napoleon habitually baptized all that surrounded him by familiar cognomen. Thus, the part of the island which he most fre- quented he called the "Valley of Silence" MT. Balcombe, with whom he stayed on his first arrival at St. Helena, was the "Amphitryon. His cousin, the major, who was about six feet high, was called "the Giant" Sir George Cockburn was designated as "Mr. Admiral" when the Emperor was pleased; but when he had cause for complaint, his only title was "the Shark"
 Some days after this visit to the cottage, Napoleon said, when dressing, that he would return to his pupil, and perform his promise. He found the young girl at home she had learned since his last visit the name of her benefactor; and, much moved, not so much by his past grandeur as by his recent calamities, entreated him to ac- cept the hospitality of her humble cottage. She then brought him figs, and water from the spring of the river valley.
 "Sire," she said to Napoleon, 'I have waited at home for you since you were last here, and have, consequently, not been able to procure wine for you, as your bounty will now enable me to do so"
 "And if you had" said the Emperor, 1T should have scolded you well. When I come to see you wish nothing better than your water, which is excellent. On this condition, I will revisit you. After all, I am but an old soldier, as your poor father was and the soldier who is not satisfedwith figs and water is no soldier at all."
 From this day Napoleon did not visit the valley without calling at the cottage of Henriette. On these occasions she presented him with magnificent bou- quet, especially prepared for him; and after little friendly chat with her he would continue his ride, familiarly dis cussing with those who accompanied him on the great and excellent qualit; les which this young English girl possessed.
 In the following year Napoleon began to suffer from the attacks of the malady which afterward proved fatal to him.
 Henriette, not receiving the visits of her benefactor, went to inquire after his health; and after having left the cus- tomary bouquet with one of his attend ants, returned home very disconsolately. One fine day shortly afterward, as she was sitting in her garden, she heard the sound of an approaching carriage, and running quickly to the gate, found her. | self in the presence of Napoleon. As soon as she beheld him her face assumed an expression of great sadness.
 "You find me much changed, do you not, my child?' said he, in a faint voice.
 "Yes, sir, I do, indeed but I hope that you will be restored soon te health.'
 "I much doubt it," he said, shrug ging his shoulders with an air of incre dulity. Nevertheless, I much wished to pay you visit to-day, to see you ant your flowers once again"
 He then slowly descended from tn, carriage, and, leaning on the arm o Bertrand, reached the cottage. Wher he was seated he observed: "Give me cup of water from tn spring, my dear Henriette that will perhaps, cool the fever which consume me-here" Qaying his hand on hi side).
 The young girl hastened to fetch some When Napoleon had partaken of it hi countenance, till then contracted, be came serene.
 "Thanksl thanks my dear child, said he; "this water has eased my sui ferings little fl had taken it sooner perhaps" added he, raising his eyes t Heaven "but now it is too late."
 "Ah P replied Henriette, affecting gayety of manner, |" I am so happy thi water does you good. I will bring yo1 some every day; it will perhaps cur youp'
 "No, my dear child, it will be useles now all is over. fear this will be tn last visit shall make here. There is settled grief here which is consumin me (and the emperor touched his side, and as I may never see you again, wish to leave you soatvenir of me What shall I give you?"
 At these words the young girl coul contain herself no longer, but, burstin into heartfelt tears, fell at the feet of tn emperor, saying:
 Your blessing, sire." ) Napoleon rose and blessed her wit becoming gravity, for he always had rt spect for the creeds of others. From this day Henriette did not ia to visit Longwood regularly. She cal ried water from the spring and her cul tomary bouquet, but always returne home disconsolate for each day she r cei7ed the most alarming accounts ( , the health of the emperor.
 At the commencement of May, 182. when the sun shone more brightly tha usual, Henriette was informed that NJ , poleon was much better and that h reason had returned.
 She arrived at Longwood, but alas the reality was the reverse of her hope She found every one thre in consterna tion. This time, fearing that he WI dying, and wishing to see him on' Q :.