Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-01

20h, we hnd the annexed curious extract OF letter
from Paris, written by citizen Of Cine innati, Ohio
in which there is descrbed very interesting evening
scene At St. Clsud, Paris Louis Philippe, his
family, Gen Cass and others are the characters aud
speakers on the occasion, and despotsm, literature,
the United States, and the New York Herald, are
the subjects Of their conversation. We make room
Tor this interesting extract for the purpose of
planning to his Majesty, Louis Philippe, for whose
taleats, virtue and political principles, have
much higher opinion than he seems to be aware Of
and also to express what believe is thought and
elt in this country Of the present state Of France,
and ITS existing government But let the King first
be heard: -
From the Cincinnati Post, Sept 2ol
81 was at st. Cloud on Friday, August 3, on visit
to His Majesty Louis Philippe, whittier was kind
ly accompanied by General Cass In his own carriage.
ST Cloud is situated about two leagues from Paris,
IN westwardly direction, am on line hill, which
commands beautiful view of the Bots de Boulogne
and Of the valley along the Seine as far as Neuilly
We arrived at the palace at half past eight O'Clock
In the evening
St Cloud, yoa knew, IS the palace Tor which
Napoleon had so great prediction; here he con-
c0cted many OF his greatest schemes, and here he
sought retirement and repose when affairs Of state
ermitted. II is now generally the summer resi-
dencc of the court, and the whole palace within, is,
yoa may suppose, magnifcently furnished; while
without il is surrounded with beautiful and careful
ly temded gardens and park
On aiighting, we found large retinue of servants
in waiting, all in the Kings livery. From a grand
ante. chamber we assembled splendid staircase of
varously colored marble into another ante chamber;
whence, our names being mentioned, we were usher
ed into grand suite of rooms, where found the
Royal Family. Gen Cass first approached the
Queen, to whom he Immediately introduced me-
Her Majesty appears to be An exceedingly amiabls
and agreeable lady, Iaaiiesting every desire to re-
lieve a stranger from the nGuUGise homie, some
thing like it, which naturally feels first in
PRODUCTION to the formalities Of a court. She-ex-
cuse my pronouncing maJcsty-expresscd herself
gratified in seeing me, and said that the King would
feel much pleasure In gossiping with me about Gin
cnnati, as he had been there himself, though il
several years ago. After some little time moved
on, expecting to meet the King; We found him, how
ters, which afforded Gen. Cass an opportunity Of
taking me through some Of the splendid adjoining
apartments. The General appeared quite at home
in the scene, and familiar with nearly all the digni
taries present, with whom he continually chat
ting. We returned, and found the Queen and Madame
Adelaide seated at round table, in conversation
with other ladies' present; the former was occupied
all the while in some woollen embroidery. At
another table the Princess Clementina, two other
ladies' and gentleman were engaged at cards.
The Duke de Nemours was conversing with
couple Of military gentlemen; and younger son
Of the Kings quite a youth-was looking on at the
card table. While making these hasty observations
The King approached, and seeing Ms, said, "Ah
Genera Cass, how do you do? ! not aware
Of your being here The General immediately
presented me, aud His Majesty said, II am very
happy. to see you, Mr.. --; from what part Of
the United States are you ?'' l told him, Gin
cinnati; when he observed that he had been there.
Wade had command Of Fort Washington; but there
we're then located very few troops there, and did
,ot stay long, but descended the Ohio t. New Or.
cans" had obtained the privilege Of presenting
Sis Majesty with a few numbers Of the Indian Bio
.raphy, which had brought with me from Anne. /
ica; and in referring to that, he observed that he
lad psrused il with peculiar interest. /" The Bio
graphical Sketches Of these Indians" said he, are
written, and the ikenesses Of several
ii the characters themselves, can testify to be
ect, and the costumes to be preserved with all pos
'ible fdelity II is splendid work." continued he,
and To which shall certainly subsc ribe; and
f my could be of any use in aiding the sue |
cess OF such work, IT might be used at pleasure"
The King then advered 10 the New York Herald,
which Gen Cass had previously sent him, and which
contained account OF the disturbances in Paris,
written by " An American" {" The view,' said
his majesty, - correct one; but observe ano.
Their article in the same paper, commenting on the
not prosper under the . iron despotism Of Louis
Philippe I" What do you think Of that, said he,
q my iron despotism.'' The General and l OBJ
served that the article was unjust to him and to his
government. "Oh," said the King, /" am used to
such things" His Majesty then related anec-
dote Of his being al tavern in New Haven, Connec
lieut.. during the presidency Of the elder Mr. Adams,
and that while sitting in the bar room q man came
formed that all the seats had been taken for Mr..
Adams; az which the man was very much mortified,
saying, hat does MIR. Adams want with all these
seats I'm sure should not dcfle him." The
King laughed heartily while relating this; and said
" IL was recalled TO my mind from reading in Ben
neu's paper, account Of his Democratic Majesty,
Martin Van Buren's entree into New York, on the
occasion of his late visit to that city"
While conversing thus easily and agreeably, Mons
Duchatel one Of the Ministers, expressed wish to
confer with his Majesty; and they left retire
into another department. The General, thinking
probably the King might be detained till midnight,
suggested our departure; so we took another turn
or two through the rooms and retired. The royal
family we're all dressed with great plainness and
simplicity; the King wore plain white pantaloons,
white vest and cravat, aud blue coat, with single
star-the only ornament discovered. He is 81
years old and Of the finest looking men Of that
age that have ever seen. He appears very fresh,
and in high health. His head-speaking after the
fashion Of egsts-intimatcs 6nc istellectual
powers, with the organ OF frmness large; also that
of mirthfulness. l am very much mistaken IL his
majesty be not very fond Of good joke"
Without stopping to notice the beauty Of the do
nestle scene Of modern royalty in France-so differ.
ent from that Of France former day, Or in Eng
land at the present day-so engaging TO every per.
Of taste and tellgenceso unpretending and 90
mach without even the trappings Of democratic
Presidential mansion in Washington, we viii n once
take the liberty Of assuring Louis Philippe that he
entirely misaprrehends what may have been said in
the New York Herald and that the sentiments Of the
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