The Express.
London, England, 1853-07-09 00:00:00

THE EMPEROR NAPOLEON'S YACHT.

The Moniteur publishes the following description
of the fittings-up of the imperial yacht Reins Hortense
"On the deck of the vessel is a circular pavilion, the
panels of which being glazed, allow a free view of every-
thing around, while light crimson silk curtains keep off .the
rays of the son. At one side is a large circular divan, and
opposite it a stand filled with the choicest flowers, from the
midst of which stands out a magnificent candelabrum, iu
order to light the room. The inside of this pavilion
is painted white, with gilt border, and on the ceil-
ing are the imperial crown and initials In the
centre a staircase, covered with carpet, and having
the bannister ornamented with green velvet fringed
with gold, leads to a corridor, on the right of which
is the dining-room, which is wainscoted with maho-
gany, with gold mouldings. One panel, the height
of the room, contains a looking glass, which reflects
a handsome chimney-piece in green marble, ornamented
with gilt bronzes. The room is covered with a rich carpet,
and on the doors are portieres of green velvet, edged with
gold fringe. The room is lighted by lustres and
lamps: At the end of the corridor is the salon, which
occupies all the after part of the vessel abaft the mizen-mast.
Large sofas, covered with crimson twocatelle,fill the circular
part, that in the centre being surmounted by the Imperial
arms. The sides of the vessel are hung with csicason brocatelle
in panels of mahogany, with gold mouldings; the doors aro
hung with portieres, and the carpet is the same as that in the
dining-room. At the after-part of the salon is a large stand
filled with flowers, having all the appearance of a garden. The
middle of the salon is occupied by a magnificent buhl table,
over which is a lustre with boogies and Carrel lamps. Two
mantel-pieces, covered with green silk velvet ornamented
with gold, are placed on each side of the mizen mast, which
projects into the salon. There is also a very handsome
piano. By the side of the salon is the cabin of the Em-
peror, hung with brocatelle like the salon ; a bed hung
with the same stands in an alcove, end opposite it is a com-
fortable divan. By the ride of it is a handsome wash-hand-
stand, which also serves as a writingsdesk, and close to it a
Psyche glass. Adjoining the cabin is a bath-room, the door
of which is made in one of the panels, and thus hidden from
view. The cabins for the suite of the Emperor are dose to
the bath-room, and, although small, arc fitted up with every
convenience."

METROPOLITAN FREEITOLD LAND SOCIETY.—
The fourth public ballot of this society was held on Thur.-
day evening last, at the London Tavern, Bishopsgate-
street. Mr. G. J. Phelps presided. The chairman com-
mented on the advantages of these societies, and stated that
the estates purchased by this society at Barnes and Wim-
bledon, in Surrey, were highly approved of by the
members. That at Wimbledon was now in their hands,
and the sum of 201. premium bad been offered fur some of
the plots, and even higher sums had been mentioned.
Three-fuurths of the estate had already been chosen. Thi.,
be said, was very gratifying to the committee, and flatter-
ing to their judgment in the purchases they had made.
The Barnes estate would be ready in a few weeks, and he
was quite confident, from the feeling expressed by the
imembers themselves, that there would sot be a plot left
after the day of choice. Several gentlemen having ad-
dressed the meeting is explanation of the operations of the
society, the proceedings terminated. A considerable num-
ber of Otani were taken during the day, sad at the
meeting.