Greenfield Evening Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 29 March 1895 — Page 4

-NAPOLEON OOlfiPwBTE.

Leads a Storming Party and Clotures Toulcn.

EAISED TO GENERAL OF EEIGADE,

Clllef of Artillery In the Army of Italy. Sent to With tlio Genoese. Falls Uiidrr Suspicion anil Is Arrcstod.

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[Copyright. 1 SI5, l»y Jolm Clark Rwli'ath.] VIII.—E.MKRCiKNCE. For Napoleon, Toulon was the open

gate to .croittiiRss. His "destiny," for 'Which he sought so diligently, camo to him niiawares among the guns of his battery thero. Those guns were trained first on Fort L'Eguillette, and then on the British ships of Admiral Hood. Our ships, including the good ship Orient, in -which, after four years and seven months, we shall ombark for Egypt, are pent up in a nook of the harbor. Over the town, through October and November, floats the banner of St. George. The Lily flag of the Bourbons has given place, not to the new Tricolor of the Revolution, but to the foreign ensign of a hated foe under that aro rallied the Royalists of Toulon. It is to bo noted that the first and the last of Napoleon's gnns are directed against the flag of England. From Toulon to Waterloo! There lies tho space of twenty-one years and six months—filled with tho wreck and transformation of the world!

Here, on the beautiful Mediterranean shore, tho great act begins. A division of tho French National army has been sent to retake tho traitorous town. Tho commanders aro General Dnppot-, who from being a doctor has taken to this fighting form of patriotism, and General JDugommier, an oiiicer who, fourteen years ago, wuli Lafayotto in our American r.rmy ot Independence. Others of military (viperieuco hold .subordinate com::i:i:id: a:d hero also are several repm»e!:t: tives from the National Convention.

Tho latrer. under ordirs of that body, arc dr.vting himer and y.tn like arrows, to Stiiv: v.'h s.-.vev shall be ui»fail.ii ul to tho Revolr.tv.!:!. f-umo i'v to tho field ot Vahny, win :r.

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they dart a!.-rut wil.h eyes .«harp('r than pword.s. Orders a:v on tlie track of Inutonriez, toward ijolgium and the Netherlands, where lie strunijles to drive luck the Gi nwans and does it. Others aro with Cnstin.''s army, andsvill others here at Toulon, watching everything, and inalang tatal repurvot' lilunder. Hither have come Darras himself, and

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Frcron, and Salicorti, tho Corsi-an rcprfrseutativo in assembly, and in jiariicalar Augiistn: Rob:jspiorro, called tho Ycuugor.

Among 1he»o J« OI*I "APtainBonapario. On tho l.i.h of )"fobor Jhe is promoted to bo jnajor andchef-de-Bataillou. J.10 is ])iaced at the, head of the artillrry—his mvn placo, as events V.'i31 show. Trifution lias it that, lie eats little sleeps among his gun-car-yiages laughs nob at all (except anrc, vben a youug man by his sido dodging from a shell is cut in two by it! 1 is sail-tanned to a fironzo. lie with the rest sees that, Toulon is not taken but xmliko tho rest. J10 studies tho map. and agoing from place to place, uses his spyglass. lie looks many times at Fort jL'EguiUetle, where tho British Hag is flying. Toulon is indeed strong. Admiral Hood says that lie will beat back Shis French army and make tho place still stronger. He will make it a second ^Gibraltar—if tho unforeseen do not prevent him.

But the unforeseen prevents. For more than two months tho siege pounds Stself away in vain. Then thero is a conncil of war. Tho older officers, thoroughly imbued with military 'science,'' suggest this method and that method Of taking tho town. Tho Nat ional representatives look on. Toulon must bo taken and tho Convention has sent an impossible plan of doing it. It comes Uapoleon's timo to speak. "Yonder," rays he, "is Fort L'Kguillefite. Tako that it is the key to all. Here into that -javino is a line of approach—to a certain point. Let us sond thither a storming column, under protection of my gnus. I will pound the fort with shells, till tho point is reached. Then thero •ball bo a pause. Out of the hollow staall spring my column. One bound, like tho leap of a cat-o'-mountain, and 4fie fort is ours. Wo will turn tho guns «n tJio town, and on Hood's ships. Evetything shall be inside out in an hour!"

Hero, then,, is audacity. Dugommier and Doppet ami the rest purse up their months and look wi^o. This is dangererne but Major.:15dnaparto may try itl fSoontho 19th of ^December, 171)3, he -tried ft and the thing was done. Fort Js/Bgikilletto was bombarded, and carried by storm. The Royalists fled to tho British ship£, 'and Hood took wing by

sea. Toulon was not made into "another English Gibraltar." The Revolution has Toulon, and will keep it forever. Tv.o National representatives seo who it is that has done this. Only three days afterwards Napoleon is nominated general of Brigade. He is now twenty-four years four.months old. His appointment is approved—after a little delay a:ul ion tho l(ith of February, 17'.)4, ho receives his commission.

After Toulon, the name of Bonaparte was heard in Paris. The younger liobespierro informed the Convention that he was "of transcendent merit. Tho roport of Dugommier said, "Among those who distinguished themselves most and who most aided me to rally the troops and push them forward are citizens Buona Parte [do you not know how to spell him yet, General?] commanding the artillery also Arena and Cervoni, adjutants-general." The success of tho chef-de-Bataillon in tho siege and capture, and the favorable report of it produced a sensation in the National Convention but the impression 011 that body and on the public was as yet only transient. At this epoch, when all quarters of France were shaken with, commotions and local revolutions, -the brilliant capturo of a single fort and town on the Mediterranean was not enough to create a permanent military fame. The Convention contented itself with making General Bonaparte "Inspector" of the coast-country, between tho Rhone and the Var. His duty was to maintain order in that region, and to complete the Revolution.

By tho close of the year, however, the old spirit was virtually extinguished in Southeastern France and Napoleon found little to satisfy his restless spirit. His tours of inspection and duties connected therewith occupied his time until February of 1704, when he was recalled to Paris. That city was now a seething cauldron. The Reign of Terror was at its acme. That period, unparalleled in hv.nr.m annals, extended from March of 175)3, when the Revolutionary tribunal was organized, to July 2Sth of the following year, when Robespierre and his colleagues were sent to the guillotine.

The Army of tho Nu'1'.i was created and put und'T co:::::i: nd of Generals Jourdan, i.-el. re, VanrV.nnn?, Bruno, and Morti« r. Tlv Army of tiio Rhino was commanded by Gcneiais Piehegru, Soberer and Berthi'-r. The way of tho West was organized with I -.rceau and Kleber as commanders. :e Army of Italy was commanded by Dumerbion and Massena and to this General Bonaparte was assigned as chief ot the artillery and assistant in the preparation of plans for the campaign. He was thus occupied in Paris at the tin:- when it became the saying, La guiiiotino va toujours—the guillotine goes always!

It was the duty of tho Army of Italy to occupy that country as a vantage ground against tho coalitions that were forming beyond the Rhino. The Italian towns and States were wavering according to race and prejudice and interest between affiliation with tho French Republic and the "protection" of Germany. By the sickness of Dumerbion, General Massena camo to the chief command of this division of the French National forces. A campaign was undertaken in .July of 17 iJ 4, but tho general of artili'Ty did not, l'or the present, leave Paris. He was soon despatched, howev( r, as ail agent under orders of the Convention to Genoa. Ho was to protest to the Genooe authorities against the permission which seemed to be extended to the coalition to occupy neutral territory. It was a delicate business for the other ofiieers did not understand the true nature of the ius'ruedele'.'ates Saliccl'ti and hems'dves ignorant, of -ally intended. "r ik was that Bonaparte was lerstood and then distrusted otiations with the Gi noose

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governmeui. provost against territory of G( France but to examine 15 and make no'i-oy on the general topogra-. pay of that region. While engaged in this work, ho was suddenly suspended'' from office, put under arrest, and doclared For the nonce, the sword of Damocles was hung above him by a single thread.

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Just at tins .nmctnre, however, ore Napoleon could bo hauled before tiio Revolutionary tribunal, that body itself was blown into death-blackness by counterrevolution. Robespierre and his bloody clique were seized, after a day or two of horrid broil in the city, and wero sent maimed, dazed, jaw-broken, bone-broken, headlong to the guillotine. 1 In that case, the other saying of tho hour, namely, "the guillotine goes not badljT," was uraeiously verified!

The destruction of the tribunal had a paradoxical effect 011 the interest of Napoleon. It was from that body that his secret instructions had emanated. Thereforo his friends wero dead also, his witnesses. But their plunge into ohlivion left behind a lurid trail that I scorched him. It was now said that Augustin Robespierre had been ton much I tho friend of General Bonaparte! Like Ciesar in the matter of his intriguo with Catiline, tho hero of Toulon was seriously compromised with tho mouthers of the Torror. Left to his o-\Vn resources, howover, ho wroto a powerful and audaeious protest to tho Representatives 1 Albitte and Salieetti convinced them of his innocence won them ovor to his cause obtained from them a report of exculpation and after thirteen days of mortal peril was set at liberty! O11 his return to Paris, in August of 1794, his defense was accepted by tho ministry of war, and ho was offered tho command of a brigade of infantry in tho Army of the West, with orders to operate against the Royalists of La Vendeo. lie refused to accept, either the field of operations or tho infantry arm of service and for this tho Committee of Public Safety— intolerant, of all refusals—struck his namo from tho list of general officers, and he was onco more turned adrift in Paris. JOHN CLARK RIDPATH.

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I11 Japan.

•'Come, little pigeon, all we.nry with play, Come iinil thy pinions furl." Thr.t's v.iu.t a Japanese mother would say-

To her dear little Japanese girl.

1 'Cease to Uutter thy white, white wings, Now that the day is dead. Listen and droam while the mother bird ^'•v sire's."

That-means, "It's time for bed.

•'Stay, little sunbeam, and cherish me here. My heart is so cold when you roam." That is Japanese for "No, my dear

I'd rather you'd play at home."

1 'Roses and lilies shall strew thy v.-ny. The sun goddess now has smiled.'' That's what a Japanese mother would say

To a good little Japanese child.

Two Pussy Cats.

THE I'ET CAT.

Dainty little ball of fur, sleek and round and fat. Yawning through the lazy hours, some one's household cat, Lying on abed of down, decked in ribbons gay, What a pleasant life you lead, whether night or day 1

Dining like an epicure from a costly dish, Served with what you like the best—chicken, meat- or fish. Purring at an outstretched hand, knowing bnt caresses, Half the comforts of your life, pussy, no one guesses.

Romping through the house at will, racing down the hall, Full of pretty, playful pranks, loved and praised by all, Wandering from room to room to find the choicest spot. Favored little household puss, happy is your lot.

Sleeping 011 my lady's lap or dozing by the grate, Fed with catnip tea if ill. what a lucky fatel Loved in life and mourned in death, and stuffed maybe at that. And kept upon the mantelshelf—dear pet cat.

TIIE TRAMP CAT.

Poor little lx?£g:ir eat, hollow eyed and gaunt, Creeping down the alleyway like a ghost of want, Kicked and beat by thoughtless boys, bent on cruel play, y"h it. a sorry life you lead, whether night or tv '-ay:

Hunting after crusts and crumbs, gnawing meatless bones, Trembling :it a human step, fearing bricks and stones, Shrinking at an outstretched hand, knowing only blows, Wretched little beggar cat, born to suiierwoes.

Stealing to an open door, craving food and heat. Frightened off with angry cries and broomed into tho strct, Tortured, teased and chased by dogs through the lonely night, Homeless little, beggar cat, sorrow is your plight.

You to hav. Your father's von Keep your song le A mellow, rich ee Wiiate i-r yor. do. Hut work it out "(jive v.urself street" Or your best- pass: At early mem a But 111 the eve::ei Work heed, be tri: Then in a rtThink or what I Where'er you are—

in tho rain and

Sleeping anywhere you can, snow, Waking in the cold, gray dawn, where to go, D3-ing in the street at last, starved to death at that. Picked up by the scavenger—poor tramp cat. —Ella Wheeler Wilcox.

wondering

Advicc to a Voting IJIackbird.

Ah, there you are, let out alone at last. I've watched your goings 011 for some dayg past. Though you try to hide your youth by cheek, 1 know your age—you left tlffc nest last week. Come here and let mi give you some advice. It shall be useful, kindly and concise, For your new life has jars as well as joys, And there are eats and catapults and boys. When en tlie: lawn, be vigilant and firm And deftly learn to land tho unwilling worm. When times are hard and every lawn is dry, Give 117J the usual worm and try the ily. Feast- through the summer, but v.'hen autumn comes Abstemious be, but chiefly with my plums. Thank man in winter for his crumbs and grain And in the summi l- praise the Lord for rain in nesting time don't buiH too near the sod Choose a thick holly and then trust in (J .d. Get a good mate. \vtt!i kindly heart, and tail Managed with gre.ee-, not flaunted like a iiail. When you fall out, as will d. liens and hubs, Don't ina!-:e it known by scolding through the shrubs. And now about yor.r singing just a word— Practice for s'-ell, not merely to be heard.

a voice of some n-ptlte you know, is like a tlute. and warble rom the chest: Irali.1 suits you best. i'i t- n.i" \vi 1 the air, '.h conscientious care.

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i-eriul voice maintain, sing your tenderest strain. lor lierleetion search, a: i! take the higli'-st porch. •e y. :!•.!. hene-mlter that•ok out! here comes the cat! —Academy.

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nhood. heat has cooled, to a (|iuet jiace •:ion that had ruled at last iry of the race,

Not tdl hi(

Tho teadlon-^ rush slowet Andi every purblind jas Our noisier year: Spurs us vain, and, we

Wo care n" more v. ho loses or who wins— Ah, not till a.ll the best, ot life seems past w-es The 1 est ot lite begins

To toil for only fame,

Hand clappings and the fickle gusts of praise, For place or power or gold to gild a name Above tho grave whereto All fhs will bring us, were to lose our days, We 01.1 whose ears youth's passing bell has billed. In blowing bubhlos, even as children do.

Forgetting we grow old.

But tlie world widens when -at

Such hope of trivial gam that ruled us lies Broken among our childhood's toys, for then Wo win to sell control And mail ourselves 111 manhood, and thero riso Upon us from the vast and windless height Those clearer thoughts that are unto the soul

What stflrs are to the night. —A. St. John Adcoelt

The Past Is Ours.

If cruel hands attempt to blight The fruit we hoped the years would bring, They never can destroy outright

The sweets that round the blossoms cling.

So, though they may our way pursue And seek our highest hopes to blast, One thing they have not power to do,

They cannot rob us of the psust. —Thomas Freeman Porter.

The I'oet's Meed.

''Who fainteth here in the mart, forlorn, While men stand chaffering by? Go ask his trade." "A poet born,

With a song in his flashing eye." •'What hath he to sell—coal,cotton or corn?" "Fair thoughts." "Then let him die." —Grant Allen.

Wisdom.

•)ur unwise purposes aro wisely crbssed. Being small ourselves, wo must essay small things.

The adventurous mote, with wide, outweaned

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Crawling across a water drop is lost.—Alico Cary. tf

The I'oet.

Tlie-poet is the heir of every clime He gathers spoil from all the years of time. He sends Fate's holograph with vision clear And sees a rainbow smiling in a tear.

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