The Express.
London, England, 1859-01-27 00:00:00

PIEDMONT.

A letter from Turin of the 23rd gives some
details relative to the demand of the Prisms,
Clotilde in marriage as officially announced:
" At the grand mass celebrated this morning at
the eathedral, at which the King and royal
family were present, his Majesty had on his right
Prince Napoleon and on his left Prince Eugene de
Carignan. The Kiug wore the grand cordon of the
legion of Honour. The Princess Clotilde was in a
private pew over that occupied by the King. The
other parts of the building were crowded. After
the Nervier, when the royal family and their august
visitors had returned to the pallos,accompanied by a

brilliant staff and the grand dignitaries of the Crown,
General Niel made the official demand of the hand of
the princess for Prince Napoleon. The King replied
is the affirmative, and added that he felt proud at
his eldest daughter marrying a prince of the Bona-
parte family. It is said that the Empress Eogdnie has
written every affectionate letter to the young princess,
in which she says:—' You will find in me more than a
friend, you will find a mother.' These words are
said to have deeply affected the princess. She was
also much moved when on Thursday last, which wee
the anniversary of the death of her mother, Queen
Maris Adelaide, the court having retired to Mont-
calicos, Prince Napoleon had a mass performed in
the chapel royal of Turin for the repose of the soul
of the Queen, at which he was present with the
persons of his suite. After the service the prince
pee a sum of 300 fr. to the chaplain to be distributed
to the poor." - _ . -

On Sunday the presidents and deputations from
the two Chambers had an audience of the King.
After the Marquis of Sostegno, President of the
Senate, had read the addives in reply to the speech
from the throne, his Majesty announced the ap-
proaching marriage of his daughter to Prince Na-
poleon, and said that he hoped the alliance would be
a source of prosperity in future eventualities. To
the deputation from the Chamber of Deputies, his
Majesty observed that the year had commenced
well, and he added :—" I have confidence that it will
leo continue, and that it will terminate better still,
and I do not doubt the support of the
Chamber in all the necessities that may
arise." M. Ratazzi replied that he believed he was
I interpreting the feeling of the Chamber and of the
country in congratulating his Majesty upon the
alliance; " I hope," he said, " that it will be pro-
pitious for the royal dynasty, the country, and
Italy "

On Sunday evening the King, the royal family,
and Prince Napoleon visited the Theatre Royal,
where they were enthusiastically received by a
crowded house. The King sat in the centre
of • box, haring her royal highness the
Princess Clotilde on his right, and her Royal
Highness the Princess Maria Pia on his
left. At the right of the Princess Clotilde sat
Prince Napoleon and the Prince of Piedmont. At
the left of the Prince e Maria Pia were the Duke of
Anita and the Prince de Carignan. " All eyes,"
says the Opiniose of Monday, " were turned upon
the Princess Clotilde, who was resplendent in youth,
beauty, and diamonds." " The acclamations were
redoubled," says the Piedmontere Gazette, " when
the Princess Clotilde saluted the company with a
gracious smile." The royal party stopped until 10
o'clock. On Monday evening there was to be a
grand court ball.
A letter from Turin, of the 18th instant, contains
the following:

" The first evening party, which the Ministerial

President, Count Cavi;oi, intends giving every Moe-
day to diplomatic and political guests, took place
yesterday in the brilliant saloons of the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs. The company was numerous, as'
it was known that Prince Napoleon would honour
the ball with his presence. He appeared about ten
o'clock, accompanied by his noble host, and several
of his own suite, including General Niel. He passed
through the saloons, and greeted many persons
very affably, but then entered into • long

ceavereatlon with the Minister. As far as

the writer of this, who was present, could
judge, his manner was anything but that
of a bridegroom ; indeed be often seemed quits
lost in thought and absent. Ile remained till
put midnight, when he retired to the apartments
prepared for him in the royal palace. But the
absentee et the higher aristocracy, especially of the
ladies, excited comment. As for those who hold