New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-21
REMINiSCEACES Of NAPOLEON
From The 81 James's CARTE.

Messrs. Sampson Low 81 Co. have issued a
translation Of NAPOLEON aud Louise, 1slOI4, a
Empress Marie Louise" The book much matter
OF interest with reference to Napoleon his consort
during the four or i've years previous 10 his downfall
Having got rid Of Josephine by divorce. Napoleon found
successor to her In Marie Louise of Austria who is thus
described by Mdme. Durand
Marie-Louise was then eighteen years and half old
she had majestic figure, noble carriage great deal OF
eyes, but they had animation in hem, hands and feet
which might have served models for a sculptor She
was perhaps. little too s0ut-a defect she rid
of In France such were the personal advantages which
were first remarked In her Nothing could be gra-
cious more amHbc than her face when she quite
either In her private life In the society those
persons with whom she particularly intmate but in
public and especially on her first arrival France her
tndity her embarrassed air which many people
mstook for haughtness She had been very carefully
educated, her tastes simple her mind was cuya-
ted; No woman could have suited Napoleon better;
forty OF age and here account OF his per-
sonal habits
In camp, and during his early campaigns, Napoleon
feared fatigue brayed the worst weather slept under
wretched tent and seemed forget all for his per
son. In his palace he bahed almost every day. rubbed
his whole body with de Cologne and sometimes
changed his linen several times In the day His ayore
costume was that or the mounted Chasseurs de la Gare
When travelling he did not what lodging he
had provided that ray OF light could get into his bed
room he could not bear even night-lamp His table
supplied with the daintiest dishes but he never
touched hem His fayorite dish rilled breast OF
mutton, or roast fow with lenuls or harco beans lie
was very particular about the quality Of bread and
drank none but the best wine and little it 1t
bn this Is fable TO be discarded with many others
He took small cup or coffee after his breakfast
same after his dinner He ate very fast and the
moment he had done, without troubling himself as to
whether those who were admitted O his table had had |
time 10 dine IL has also been asserted that he took the
greatest precautions against poison; this too pure
alsehOod. lie spoke in loud voice and when he was in
merry mood his peds Of laughter could he heard from
ifar He was fond OF singing, although lie had a had
voice, and never could sing air In tune
When Marie Louise bore "A son who designated King
II Rome The Emperor was highly pleased and great
interest In the child rOlic with whom always mt him
ntO good humor Persons who such times to so.
ct favOrs were pretty sure to be gacousy received
NJ. " man or real talent, hO was at once highly
informed and very poor asked for an appointment hut
aying patron three four petitions which he pre-
ented never reached the hands OF the Emperor Worn
ut, Impatient, and daily growing poorer lie devised
atagem which would have been worthy OF courer OF
ouis XIV Necessity frequently inspires happy thouRLts
70 drew up with great little piaceL Which lie adj
ressed to His Majesty, the King OF Rome" He only
sked Tor "a place worth one hundred louis this was
cry modest request Full OF the hope success he went
NJ. D, superior officer who aid decalnp 10 the
mperor stated his disessfu case and showed him the
idceL nj. D, whose kindness equal 10 his yaOr.
"a inc peutOner Into the presence OF Napoleon. His
Uesty LOOK the paper and remarked the superscrlpton
18th evident pleasure well as surprise Sire said
applicant, that Is petition for His Majesty The
ing OF Rome" Very well. then" said the TInneror |
LET 1t be taken 10 It's address," The King OF Rome was
zen SIX months Old chamberlain was ordered To CON
net the petitioner into the presence his baby Majesty
v seeing that fortune smiled upon him, was equal
the occasion lie presented himself before the crudle
the King, and after he had made profound and re- |
'ecfu reverence he unfOlded the paper and read ia
ntens, In loud and distinct voice The infant King
wing uttered some narticuate sounds NJ v and the
Ianberaln again sautu his Majesty and returned 10
Q Emperor. who asked with the greatest seriousness
nat answer they had obtained. Sire" said the Cham
laln. his Majesty, the King OF Rome, made no reply"
Worry wel," said Napoleon silence gives consent
0rtly afterward NJ V was appointed 10 post In N
paftnenta administration with salary OF 5000 IT.