The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-12-21

Mr. Walsh 10 Nh. Webster.

"s+Ae PoRr Az PRisen, February s, 1851.
SIa; embarked al Norfolk on the 25th of last month,
and arrived here The afternoon OF the I'd Instant alter
pleasant but not very rapid passage. of nearly eight
days The vessel. though admirable one IN many re-
spects does seem 10 be emar kabe for speed From
The commodore and officers received everv Courtesy
and Immediately arrival MIR Usher, the consular
agent OF the United States board and rendered
me the inequalities OF his house, which / glad TO
4ccep no toarm siesme Of iaa bsga luxury nsi be
had "a hss place. ,u Iur
The following day announced my arrival to the Min
lister Tor Foreign Affairs, who is here addressed his
grace the Duke of Theron. and requested an interview
with HIM, which he gave yesterday nine O'Clock in
The morning. All business here is pretty much trans
acted before noon, when there is general cessation OF
work for several hours on account OF the heat was
received by the minister in full costume at his residence
which, though not altogether ducal, sufficiently
and well furnished, and put your letter in his hands
It's grahheafion ut getting II such, that think may
assert made hun Of s happisst aud proadea of
Our conversation was OF general nature as did not
wish to enter upon matters Of business not having been
previously able to talk with the French and English
sus, whom had made successive Efforts to The day
before. The minister agreeably surprised me by his APP
pearance and manners and cultivated intelligence He
Is tall. light mulato, with pleasant face and very
respectable gray locks, and all the tone OF OF edu
cation and good society On taking leave asked him to
e. know when The commodore and myself could pay
respects to the Emperor and in the OF the day
was informed that bis majesty would receive US this
We repaired accordingly to the palace at that hour ac
companled by Mr. Usher and number of officers from
the Saranac and were received with great parade The
courtyard was hlied with troops IN rather motley attire,
who sauled we passed, and the hall of reception
crowded with ministers and generals, and other dgnita
ries who made quite aglitteriDg show. Soon after
entrance the Emperor made his appearance, in costume
which, though snowy, not in very bad taste. pre-
ceded by shouts of rmpeeur from his courtiers
who were then presented in due form He seemed first
decidedly embarrassed il he did not know what to say
do but after awhile inquired how long the commodore
would remain and on being told that the Saranac would
leave in day two, manifested not the least chagrin
Tha thn ohi i'm fha harhn 10 onIaa
ant spectacle TO his eyes, and the sending such one
just is ceremony Of which he would much prefer
the breach to The observance l. is pity the conmo.
steamer would materially assist our negotiations, the
logic of force being, am afraid the only kind which
his government thoroughly comPrehends, at least is
Fausn the First is stout and short, and very black,
with unpleasant expression, and carriage that does
learn read and write, and is said TO exhibit
mendable diligence in his studies Energy and decision
are his most important traits, and soft feelings
likely interfere with their full display when occasion
calls them forth, il frequently does There has been
considerable demand for them OF late in consequence of
formidable conspiracy which was discovered short
time since, the object OF which to restore the
| public.
Some prominent involved in it, and his
favorite aid camp was arrested on charge OF being
aware of its existence and concealing his knowledge
The richest man OF the empire, Mr. Lefontane al
brought into the city from his estates the day before
yesterday, and subjected 10 examination, but nothing
were much surprised at his escape. as it supposed
that the two hundred thousand dollars OF which he is
possessed would be regarded as so many proofs of guilt
There no divinity that hedges his throne in the mag
nations OF his subjects, fond they may be deemed OF
gewgaws and glitter. His elevation too hasty ana
unexpected brought about as il was by the ntigues of
few To produce any dazzling effect upon the mass, and
the continuance of his power depends atogehe upon the
fidelity OF his troops. He is busy just with the prep
aralons for his coronaton which is TO be celebrated
with all the magncence that his will permit
and IT is stated that OF the chief OF his intend
ed expedition against The Dominican republic is his de-
sire 10 be crowned in the city Of San Domingo the time
bonored metropolis OF the island
have the honor to be, with great respect
your obedient servant,
ROB'T M. WALSH
Hon DANIEL WEBSTER. Secretary of State
Mr. Walsh to Mr. Webster
PoRT Prince, April 8, 1851
SIR In my last announced the opening of the Cham
bes, and enclosed copy of the Emperofs speech The
ceremony performed with all possible parade, You
will perceive by The Journal which have now the honor
to transmit. His Majesty and suite obed for the
occasion in costumes Just arrived from France, making
such display as have never rvalled except at
Ffanconfs," in Paris; and certainly but theatre
cal magncoes would venture TO exhibit such glltering
and vaeg ated spendor IN any other metropolis. however
imperial. The toilet OF SouIouque himself quite
wonderful, especially The chapeau, with its numerous
feathers tipped with different hues AS to the enthu.
sasm of the people, so Loyalty commemoraed by The pen
OF the journalist all the warmes, part of his description
IL
All the shouts the streets proceeded from the roais
OF little mob Of ragged urchins, who followed the En-.
peror he earacoed along his Andalusan steed,
and whose patriotic feelings were doubtless raised 10
the highest pitch OF admiration by the marvellous
gores OF his appearance The was" OF the Cham
bers too evidently matter OF official obliga.
ton 10 indicate The real sentiments OF those who Mt
tered them. Ii may be safely affirmed from the mode
in which the Emperor is generally received by his
subjects. that be is only strong by position, and that
there is affection cherished for him either political or
personal II his sceptre 10 be wesed from hm 10.
day, he would be tranped at once in the dirt By those
who the oudest in their CALCULATIONS for his per.
petua rule Ii is the knowledge of this fact and his
desperate determination to sustain himself al whatever
cost that has caused him to shed so much blood in
which he has already dyed his hands deeply that il
nigh, have made their black zone red" Before his sud
den and unexpected elevation the chair OF State he was
noted Tor the mildness OF his disposition, amounting 10
almost imbeollty; and those who were the chief con.
trves OF his election imagined that he would be n mere
tool in their hands for the accomplishment OF their own
ends. Never was there more egregous miscalculaion
and most OF these very have already fallen victims
10 their mistake The log which they expected TO con-
transformed s,ork Of which they became The first
prey. Ignorant and stupid he seemed he soon
evnced enough OF sense to understand their purpose and
dslrust them in consequence and the gave
him the least for getting rid Of them, he did SO in
the most effective OF all modes Since them and espe-
cally since his assumption OF ian imperial charge" in
which "a good and virluous aure may recoi he
ploers against bis power and life and, acting upon
the maxim that the hrst blow is bali the bate the mo-
men, he suspects he resolves to destroy. al know" said
he 10 an Informant OF tho highest auth ory, chat am
surrounded by persons who seeking overthrow:
but they made me chief without my asking them, and