Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-09-11
The Bonaparte pace mt Borden.own.1

Tue following letter describing the present condl-
toa and occupant Of the late residence of the exkag
CT Spain Bordentown N. j., is from correspond
ent of the Evening POST
In brief visit lately Philadelphia stopped for
few hours the really royal residence OF tue late
Count de Surveilhers, Joseph Bonspare,) which lies
the high road, railroad, about half way be-
tween New York and her Quaker compeer. This
properly is admirably situated for commanding effect
al bend of the river Delaware, which sweeps with
graceful curve around ''Point Breeze and wanders
meandering through beautiful champaign country
till quite lost In the distance. IL singular fact
that Napoleon In looking over an American map ma
ny years before the downfall of his house, pointed out
this spot u charming site for country residence
Ills brother Joseph IN coming 10 this country, re-
membered the situation thus sngularly suggested and
purchased the property A splendid mansion which
be erected here was destroyed in 1920 by FIRE, and
sad to relate many valuable objects OF art were swa-
lowed NJ in the contagration- An observatory, which
Is well known to all travellers stands the spot
of this disaster BY the will of King Joseph, this
beautiful property descended his grandson, the
young Prince of Musgnano who has Just reached his
majority The principal buildings consist Of the res
idence of the late count which Is now occupied by
the present and is constructed IN the interior
very much after the style of an Italian palace. On
entering the hall, you turn the left and passing
through the billiard room, enter the grand drawing
room.
This leads to several smaller saloons en- suite num-
boring six or seven, leading to the sale Manager,
which opens on a conservatory. On the second floor
are many fine rooms, including the principal library
some forty feet long. All of them, above and below,
are richly adorned with pictures Of the old masters of
the greatest value. | have time 10 dwell their
several merits, though Their. in the collec.
ton which would not afford study for painter. Per-
haps the gem of the gallery is delicious painting by
Raphael Menes and though the glory OF his name Is
aaod rafh
preserve his fame. The subject is the Nativity,
and IN the composition, drawing and cuorng, no
thing can surpass it. The stamp Of master hand is
every where upon it, and ii needed such exquisite
delicacv of touch and careful finish to make il most
precious work II was painted for one of the kings
If Spain, and the price paid was $4,000.
There is rumor, well founded we believe, that
some of these fine pictures to be sold others
are daily expected from Italy, that would hardly find
room in the present crowded state of the walls To
return 10 The buildings there Is another snowy
mansion, connected with the first mentioned By
subterranean passage, which was made to afford an
easy communication between the houses without ex-
posture to the weather. There are other houses of
smaller pretensions, unnecessary further TO mention
The Park IS three miles in extent and laid out
IN carriage drives and walks. There are seven or
eight ourisIng farms attached to tie property, which
yield gOody revenue. 1t was the especial delight
of the late sLord Manor to bestow his time and at
tention to the improvement of this favored spot He
lavished large of money his troops Of work
men, and gave steady employment to all the poor OF
the neighborhood. The kind heart of Joseph Bona
parte Beycr deserted him. whether in the golden halls
Of the Escurie, the serene seclusion of Point
Breeze" The princely nhertor of this splendid do
main Is a grandson of the late Count.
His mother Is the Princess Zanaide, daughter OF
Joseph, who married her first cousin, Prince Charles
eldest of Lucien. The Prince of Musignano ar.
rived In this country but month since, and has al
adv Sfpdf ha lis
amiable disposition, graceful bearing and bland al
dress, have quite charmed all who have approached
him and it is pleasant thing to know that the kind
memories. surviving of his benefcent grandsire, are
likely to be renewed and perpeuated by the generou:
impulses Of his worthy descendant. The Catholic
church of Bordentown has just received instance
of this young princes bounty In various rich gifts
that its dropping resources stood sadly in need Of
Tie prince the residuary egaee of all the stocks
fuads&c. left by the Count de Surveilliers in this
country. He is, besides, the recipient Of various in
teretng and valuable legaccs the coronation robes
of the Emperor Napoleon and several hundred of his
private letters. These VIII furnish useful sequel tc
the great work of Theirs, producing such gener
al sensation. A magnificent service of plate might
be mentioned too, present of Napoleon to his moth
er. The metal alone is valued at fifty thousand dol
lars The residence at "Pont Breeze" is occupied BY
the Prince de Musgnano and his attached friend ant
adherent. AdOlph Maard, son of the executor of 10
seph. This gentleman, though few years older, ha:
been the companion of the Prince from his infancy
and should it be the destiny of young Joseph to b,
called to any loftler sphere of action Adoph Mail
lard would be sure of brilliant career.
The second residence before mentioned is refttine
for the occupancy of Mons. Louis Maillard, the de
voted follower Of the late count through every variety
of good and evil fortune, for the long period of thr
ty-elght years. In Naples and Spain he prom
inen officer in the military household Of Joseph, ant
on the withdrawal of his royal master from Europe
accompanied him to this country, where he still sough
to render himself useful in circumstances so altere
and unexpected Mr. l.. Maillard is a person of rea
dy address, great knowledge of the world, and cap
tivating frankness of that fails to Sc
cure confidence and make friends. He has receive,
"A striking mark of the affection of King Joseph, il
being appointed sole executor of his vast estate
trust of great responsibility and difficult mana cement
He has been actively engaged in Europe for nearly
year past, in the discharge of his onerous and i'm
portant duties, and is now similarly engaged in thi
country His visits are frequent to Philadelphia, 4
hold consultation with the friend and counsellor Q
the late count, the Hon. Charles ]. Ingersoll Mons
Mailard has become much attached to this countr
by long residence among u.s. that he will remain here
unless the fortunes of the house which he has s
faithfully followed should By sudden turn of tn
Wheel call for displays of energy and devotion
The Prince is undecided to the length of his stay
and viii probably travel over the country previous
his return to Europe.
CURIOUS REvEyGE.-A man and his wife having
bitter quarrel, In order TO appease their fury the
threw all of their portable furniture out of the'win
dow. The wife hid even ripped up the tick of tn