Grotto work

Ornamental work or shell-work in a garden, in imitation of a grotto. Grou'an-lode, n. ( Mining.) In Cornwall, Eng., any tin lode which abounds with rough gravel or sand. Grouchy, EMMANUEL, (groo'shé,) MARQUIS DE, a marshal of France, and a scion of a noble Norman family, B. at Paris, 1766. He is known as a brave and succe ful soldier in the wars of Napoleon, but chiefly memorable for the fatuity which seemed to rule his conduct at the battle of Waterloo. With 35,000 men and formidable artillery under his orders, he remained immovable, either by the prayers or threats of the other generals, in a po sition which could only be justified by the strict letter of his instructions. It is not certain that he intended to betray the cause of Napoleon, but his culpable indecision certainly contributed to the disaster which befell the French arms. He was twice afterwards summoned before a council of war, but each time escaped judgment in consequence of the court's declaring itself incompe tent. G. was included in the special amnesty of 1819, and restored to his military rank on the acce ion of Louis Philippe. D. 1847.