The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1882-08-25
NAPOLEON IN EGYPT.
On the 10th OF May, 1893, the
Army Of Napoleon Sailed
for the Shores OF
Egypt.

an Empire I'D lht rass' ~ w" FIJI
hoods dream 10 emulate the grand achieVe-
ments of Alexander the Great, and he early
conceived the idea Of establishing govern
,nent that should reach from the rich valley
of the Nile TO the fertile banks OF the 'ah-
ges.
His feryid brain pictured an empire greater
In mower and epulence then any that had
ever been upon the earth, possessing the
shirt OF modern civilization, thus proving
blessing to the governed, and crowning his
own name with immortal renown. Amid
the luxurious victories OF his Italian cam
. pairn h. never lost sight of his early ambi-
tion. ano At Its close he saw the golden land
of the Orient awaiting the feet OF his all
conquering army.
Europe was too small q theater for his IL
limItable desire. ave findn no great empires
or revolutions but In the East" said he,
.awhere there are six hundred millions OF
men. We must 60 70 the East"
r. England; was In possession Of India, anu all
= opposition or protest on the part Of the alb
ject natives was siienced with the persuasive
eloquence Of gnnpowder. Its vast treasures
were carried by the merchant vessels through
the long route around the Cape OF COCO
Hope, to the commercial marts OF Great
Britain.
France was In the hands Of Directory,
who, with the jealousy natural to an uncer-
tain Government, were restless under the last
growing popularity Of the young Napoleon.
He must be given work outside Of France.
The feasibility OF IN attack upon England
was discussed. Napoleon was consulted.
he replied:
at Is impossible to attack England at
home; she Is too strong. The blow must
fall In the East. We will 60 to Egypt. We
win there found acolony, free from the curse
- of slavery. We will open market for
French manufactures. The commerce OF
India will Gow through the Red Sea. we
will cross the Indus, the natives will fly TO
our standard, and the English will be driven
from India"
- His arguments were convincing. Talley-
r. rand wrote: +.
"Your ideas upon Egypt are great, and
their utility must be admitted. III the con-
Quest of Egypt were effected, 1t would de-
feat the intrigues of the Russian and the
British, 30 often renewed In that unfortu-
nate country"
An army Of thirty-six thousand men was
put In readiness. The expedition was con-
Quoted with the utmost secrecy, but rumors
of the gigantic preparations spread far and
wide "Wbere 10 Napoleon goingp ?" was on
the lips of all Europe. England grew ner-
81 vous, and placed powerful feet, under the
command Of Lord Nelson, In the Mediterra-
mean Sea, TO watch the movement OF the
French ships.
Napoleon collected men of science, sehol-
ars, engineers, archaeological, and artisans
of all trades, to accompany him on his cele.
GRATED expedition. All were eager to 60 with
the enthusiastic young commander.
The sun was just rising over the blue wa
tiers of the Mediterranean, as the magnificent
Sect slowly sailed away from the European
shore TO land full of uncertain promise.
Hourly watch was kept for the English
squadron, and the ships were ready for an
encounter.
Nelson unayailingly searched for them,
but knowing not their destination his guest
was futile. Ha..A -w#@ .... e +.
On the LIST Of July the French armament
caught sight of the low, sandy shores OF
Egypt.
Napoleon must have felt that he was ap-
preaching the realization Of his oriental
dreams, as the fair minarets Of Alexandria
the home Of the Ptolemies andthe luxurious
Cleopatra before his eager sight.
ina The surf was bearing high upoI the coast
and the evening wind grew strong, but Ma
poleon, with that intrepid courage that knew
no danger, gave orders for immediate dis
embarkation. s--
i In the early morning, at the head OF his
eager forces, he sought admittance at the
gates Of Alexandria. But the gates we're
closed, and the furious Mamelukes received
them with yells Of defiance and sharp dis
charges from the infantry posted upon the
walls. But the Invincible army of Italy
swept like wave over the crumbling walls,
and Napoleon achieved his first triumph In
I'D =
historic land.
~. The army was iorDidaeh 70 nauise -
plumber or rapine. Inc rights Q, inc pe'pie
were generously respected. Napoleon Is
sued one OF his matchiess prociamations 70
the inhabitants, expressing his goodwin ana
interest IN their welfare.
II have come 70 build up, not destroy 10
1t
restore your rights punish your usurpers'
and revise the true worship Of Mohammeo'
Ivenerate God, his prophet and the horan'
\ have come 70 wage war against tine tyranny
ofthe Mameiukes and restore 70 you your
= liberty" t0#A tI#.
Just and equitable laws were put In force'
and the resources Of the country studied
/. Artisans were set as their respective traces
and enQin0Afl ware busy QraiLlnE UI0QS IOl