The Republican journal., 1886-12-16

ed back to Paris after NapoleOn'S escape from
Elba, the eX-king did not wish to risk such val
liable property to the caprice of fortune and
battle. Calling Mailliard, who was then but
boy, into his room, he sonsulted with him what
best could be done. The Young secretary adj
ySed Joseph to bury the treasure. and offered
to show him wild spot where no one could
ever find it but themselves. Joseph accepted
the advice. That night the entire collection of
jewels and papers, enclosed in Il strong iron
box, was buried several feet under ground.
Joseph and his secretary then returned to
France. The battle of Waterloo then followed.
There was no time to return to Switzerland to
recover the treasure. Their coming to Ameri-
ca | have already described. In 1917, two years
later, every thing became quiet in Europe and
Joseph told Maiard to prepare to sail for
France. The secretary knew his duty. lie
Immediately set sail and on reaching France
proceeded at once to Switzerland He pretend
ed to be Il coal speculator prospecting for that
mineral. 1t aruS carbon that he was after, but
of purer ray serene! Watching his chance.
one dark night he repaired to the spot where
lay the buried treasure Alone and unaidcd he
dug until it seemed that he would sink with
fatigue. At last the spade struck the iron box !.
A few moments later the precious freight was
placed in wagon and driven rapidly away.
Returning to England by the shortest route.
Maillard sailed for New York. On arriving he
did not stop even 10 change his clothes but hir-
ing relays of horses pushed on with all speed to
Bordcntown. He reached there in the middle
of the night. Joseph was asleep and the Park
was closed ArouSing the servants to open the
gates, Mailliard, with the heavy box in his
arms, rushed into the Counts sleeping room
and placed it in the hands of the half awak med
exile. The box was Immediately opened and
there on the inside was the caskct containing
every jewel exactly as they had been placed by
Joseph two years before. From that time
Joseph never kept any secrets from his Young
contilant, Time only served to strengthen the
attachment between them. For thiry->x
year. Maillard never left his post. The death
of Joscphin Florence in lS+t, only released him
from his duty to the living; his duty to the
dead was just beginning.
JoSEpH'S LAST INJI Notion
was: TO have his correspondence with Napolc-
on published and his mortal remains transferred
to France as soon as that country should be re-
opened to the Napoleon family" To MailIiard
was this sacred duty entrusted. Returning to
France after the elevation of Napoleon III. to
the throne, he was cordially received by that
monarch and every facility accorded him in
performing his duty of love. After faithfully
attending to all the dying requests of his master,
he retired to his country seat at Mortefontainc
where shortly after he was called to again Join
the one whom he had served so long and WELL
From Napocon'> death Joseph became more
morose and gloomy than before. While he
still remained the same courteous and attablc
gentleman to those around him, he seemed to
love solitude and the communion With his own
sad thoughts. Often he would >tcal away by
himself and in some secluded nook would
stand for hours. his lips moving as if in con-
versation with the loved brother whose dead
body rested beneath the solitary tree at st.
Helena. There is one beautiful spot in the
Park called "Point Breeze" which ovcrlooks
the Delaware and the mountains of Penn
sylyania in the distance. 1t is one of the most
charming views upon which my eyes ever
rested. TO this spot Joseph loved to repair
and mediate. Mr.. VIM. +. Beatty, who worked
upon the estate for several years, told me that
he found the Count one evening standing be-
meath favoritc oak at this point. 1t was
shortly after the death Of Napoleon. The
Count had been weeping, and his eyes Were
IL
Mr.. Beatty, who was then a small boy, turned
to leave, when Joseph called him back and
placing lis hand upon his head said: My
little man. these are your happie>t days. When
you grow to strength and manhood. never
envy the lot of those who are in appearance
above YOU. The skeleton of the tomb is the
shadow that hovcr> above the fcast while bc-
meath the gaycSt breast there often beats an
aching heart
THESE WE'RE HIS ENACT WORDS
as near As Mr.. Beatty could remember them.
1t wa, about this time that Il deputation of
citizens from Mexico came to offer him the
crown of that nation. After listening to their
appeals he quietly said II have worn two
| crowns; ! have no desire to Wear Il third
Nothing can crafty me more than to see men
who would not recognize my authority while
| was at Madrid, now come to See me in my
| exile; but | do not think that The throne YOU
wish to raise again can make You happy. Every
day pass in this hoSpitable land proves more
clearly TO me the excellence of republican
institutions for America. Keep them aS =
precious gift from heaven; settle YOUR internal
connections follow the example of The United
States; and seek among your own fellow citi-
zenS man more capable than am Of acting
the great part of Wa>hngton." What noble
words wrun9 from an angu>hpd heart
THE ONE WEAKNESS
which Joseph ever exhibited while here, was
his love for the fair sex. OF remarkable bcaut y
ana captivating address, he was extremely y
popular in their society. The voice of GOSSIP
even whispers into my that there are
ladies' still living in this Vicinity no would not
care to have all their relations with King
Joseph made public. While passing down The
street of a ncighboring village Il few days
since. a gentleman tapped me upon my shoulder
and said, ''Do you see that man y0nder: l.
there any thing about him that attracts your
attention." | turned, and had | been shot
could not have stopped more suddenly. The
unmiStakahIc features of the great Napoleon
stood before me. Here in title country town
of New Jersey, flows the purcst blood of the
Bonapartes through the veins of 4 common
brick mason! 1t is but just to say that he is {;
man of fine character, and highly respected
among his neghbor~. Should these lines ever
catch his eye he will certainly take no Offence
ut me, as he bears the name of Joseph Napoleon
and his parentage is universally admitted. In
1882, Louis PHILIPPE by proclamation granted
an amnesty to the eNilcs of the Napoleon dynas-
| ty. Joseph Immediately began preparations
| departure he was followed to the outskirts OF
the village by the entire population of Borden
town. They felt that they were losing thcil
greatest friend. His presence had been a bless
| ing to the prosperity of the place. With many
| adcus and tears he tore himself from the
| friends of his exile and sailed away. Five
| years later an Old man bending beneath the
weight of seventy years suddenly appeared in
| Bordentown. Great was the rejoicing among
the people, for King Joseph was once more
among them. He remained but short time
however, for after settling up his estate he
| again sailed for Europe never more to return.
| TO MANY HE HAD BEEN A BENEFACTOR
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