imperial family, and the most illustrious offic : 
— pave yes = — — praca, iy 
apoleon and Josephine spoke as follow ; “ 
OrThe me deliver Eichaait ‘, Bonaparte being the 
“The political interests of my monarchy, the wi 
people, which have constantly guided my cae gaan 
should transmit to an heir, inheriting my love for the people 
the throne on which Providence has placed me; thus, for ea ; 
: ° , ’ » 
years I have lost all hopes of having children by my beloved 
spouse, Empress Josephine, whereupon it is this consideration 
that induces me to sacrifice the sweetest affections of my heart 
to consult only the good of my subjects, and to desire the dis- 
solution of our marriage. For, being at the age of forty years 
I may indulge a reasonable hope of living long enough to rear, 
in the spirit of my own thoughts and disposition, the children 
with which it may please Providence to bless me. God knows 
what such a determination has cost my heart; but there is no 
sacrifice which is above my courage, when it is proved to be 
for the interests of France; far from having any cause of com- 
plaint, I have nothing to say but in praise of the attachment 
and tenderness of my beloved wife, for she has embellished 
fifteen years of my life, the remembrance of them which will 
be engraved on my heart forever. And, that she was crowned 
be my hand, she shall retain always the rank and title of em- 
press. Moreover, let her neyer doubt my feelings, or regard 
me but as her best and dearest friend.” 
These are the words of Josephine: 
“T respond to all the sentiments of the emperor in consenting 
to the dissolution of a marriage which henceforth is an obsta- 
cle to the happiness of France, by depriving it of the blessing 
of being one day governed by the descendants of that great 
man who was evidently raised up by Providence to efface the 
evils of a terrible revolution, and to restore the alter, throne, 
and social order; but his marriage will in no respect, change 
the sentiments of my heart, for the emperor will forever find 
me to be his best friend. Contrariwise, I know what this act, 
commands by policy and exalted interests, has cost his heart; 
nevertheless, we both glory in the sacrifices that we make for 
the good of our country, loving France. Thus, I feel elevated 
in giving the greatest proof of attachment and devotion that 
have ever been given upon carth.” 3 
We have herein written the birth, education, virtues, love, 
anecdotes, misfortunes, coronation, and so on, of the Angel 
of France, the Good Josephine, but have not looked at her 
through the eyes of the pen beautiful, the word picturing of 
magnificence. So, that lama lover of the beautiful, the great, 
the sublime, I do, with the aid of your psychological mind, dear 
reader, bring forth such scenes, imaginations, and exquisite 
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