The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1898-03-17

have thought, as he gazed on the aged
Money borne carefully along his feeble
voice saluting his old companions in arms,
that fire had ever flashed from that eye,
and amid the uproar OF cannon and shock
of cavalry he had carried dealt, through
the ranks OF the enemy; and that those
bowed and lmping soldiers had shouted
on the fieTce-fought fields of AusterIitz,
Borodino and Wagram. or sent up their
war-cry from the foot Of the Pyramids
The old soldiers loved to see the form Of
Money in their midst, and greeted him
wherever he went with words Of affection
and respect. Indeed all who knew him
loved him. for his private life was as spot
less as his military career. He was the
friend Of humanity, the patron Of education
and the firm supporter Of every benevolent
scheme.
Upright and kind, he was ever true to
himself and mercifu to his enemies No
acts OF cruelty marred his conquests. and
even his captiveS learned To love him.
His face indicated the humane and gener-
Gus character he exhibited.
AN HONEST MAN.
He was not a brilliant man, but, as Ma
pc eDn once said. he was AN honest
man He was not wanting in intellectual
qualities, but they predominated too much
over his impulsiye ones Co render him
capable Of those great and cIiVa lTouS ac-
tons which characterized so many Of Ma
poleon's Generals.
Those sudden inspirations which so
often visit genius in the hour Of danger or
excitement, he was an utter stranger TO-
He did all things well. and preserved
through long career the respect and con
tidcncc OF the Emperor; for thong Il he
never BATTERED him in power, he never
betrayed him in misfortune.
His natural character was better suited
To the military tactics 81 WELLINGTON Than
Napoleon; who-docidcd impetuous and
rapid himself wished to have around him
men OF similar character and temperament.
The closing up Of Moneys life presents,
perhaps. the most affecting scene in IL
When the remains of Napoleon. a few
years ago. were brought from ST Helena
Money. though nearly ninety years of
age. was still Governor OF the Hotel dcs
lnValides, and hence was appointed TO re-
ceive them in the name of those disabled
veterans.
All France was agitatcd as the time
drew near when the vessel was expected
that bore back the dead Emperor to her
shores. The inSulted hero had already
slept too long amid his foes. and when tho
vessel that was waiting him nome swept
down on the coast Of France the excite
nent could scarcely have been greater
| had he been landing with sword in hand
On the day 81 solemn procession i'm
Paris, the whole city was abroad. and
Napoleon in the hight Of his power never
received rlore distinguished honor. than
when dead ne was borne through the
Capital of his former Empire
As the procession passed through the
streets the beat Fl the mufiled drum and
the prolonged and mournful blast of the
trumpet as it rose and fell through the
solemn requiem and all the signs Of a
Nations woe, filled every heart with the
profoundest grief.
There beside the coffin, walked the
remnants OF the Old Guard, once the pride
and strength Of the Emperor. and The
terror OF Europe; and there. too. was his
old war horse, covered with The drapery of
mourning on whose back ne had ealloped
through the battle; and over all drooped
the banner OF France. heavy with Grape
all-all mourning in silence for the mighty
dead.
The church that was to receive the BODY
was crowded in every part Of il, waiting its
arrival when the multitude was seen Ia
! part in front. and an old man bowed with
/ years, his white locks falling over whittier
/ visage, and seemingly ready himself to he
/ laid IN the tomb. was borne through The
! throng in large armchair. and placed AT
! the left Of the main altar, beside the
/ throne.
A PATHETIC SCENE
Covered with decorations and honors
! that contrasted strangely with his withered
: form and almost lifeieSs features. he SAT
and listened to the heavy dirge that came
! sweeping through the church as if mem
ory was trying in vain 10 recall the past
! That was Marshal Money, now nearly
ninety years OF age, brought hther To vel
come his old commander back to his few
remaining soldiers. As the funeral train
| slowly entered The co,Irf the thunder al