The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-10
LETTERS FROM ABROAD.
Our Paris Correspondence
POLITICAL.

POLITICAL.
PARIS, July ~, 1852
Fsl Account Of the Presidents 7bw-Most Enthis-
STA. tic RssYtio~-Rumored Change IN the Minis
Try uno,sa Consyiracics in the Southern Depart
meNts-RseaR of Lord Co,oley, to be Succeeded by
Lord Malmsbxvy-7 Tyranny in Spdin-Posrla-
/, rity of the Emperor of Austria an Hungary-Ef-
feet Of Mr.. Cay's Death in Pgis-Ihe american
Squadron Ordered to Athens.
arrived last night from Strasbourg, where / went
Saturday last, in the same train with the Presi-
dent, his minister's diplomats, statesmen and staff
invited through the pelitcness Of Mr. Mocquart the
amiable secretary of the Elysee, who had not for
gotten me, or, rather, the New YORK HERALD in my
humble person-among the guests accompanying the
chief Of the State, daring his excursion in the east
ern departments of France. The details Of these
three days may be found in the French pa
pers, in full, without any exaggeration but
the reality Of tho enthusiasm, and the private
incidents, have not been published: and think
am able to give perfect account Of the whole a.
fair l will say, at first, before beginning the
odyssee Of this railroad excursion, that on Satur-
day last, before leaving Paris had no idea Of the
exhibition which was TO take place in favor of the
President. knew well that, since the coup d'etat,
Louis Napoleon was not so much hated he had
been at first but could not suppose that, in the
same places where, two years ago, he had been re-
ceved with violent shouts Of rire la repubque, and
other insulting words. he would, this year, receive
such brilliant accueil-such cordial reception
and SO devoid Of made-up enthusiasm. was near
ly persuaded that agents had been sent in advance
to raise the feelings Of the people-to ex-
cite their passions, if not to bribe them
but returned from Strasbourg entirely salts
fed that the French nation is composed Of mon
who, like wea.hercocks, are ready to turn their
flags to the best wind, no matter from what part OF
the horizon it blows-to bow their heads to the
mankiud.--a compose of vile fatterers-selfsh,
rotten and double headed Individuals In short, the
chief Of the State, who was, few months ago, the
bete n0ire Of oil these socialists Of the Rhinish
frontiers Of France, is their idolthe saviour of
tho nation-the beloved of the females--and the
only anchor of salvation for France! All these
words have heard, and have thought them of
sufficient note to be reported, in order to show how
changable are the French
The President left Paris on Saturday morning
last, by the depot of the Strasbourg railway, which
had been decorated with the greatest elegance.
His carriage arrived at the railroad at the APP
pointed hour, and Louis Napoleon, dressed in
generals uniform, entered the grand saloon, where
he met all his guests in grand costume-those
belonging to the State in their uniform; the others.
who had no rank, i'll habit NOR and white drill
pants Tickets for cars had been given to every
guest and seat provided for each with such cour-
tesy that it seemed that the private feelings Of every
one had been consulted, in order to know with
whom they could be pleased the best. For my part,
arrived a few minutes before the departure, and,
in moment Of hurry. was placed at the side Of
Count de kissilef, the Penipotentiary Ambassador
of Russia. who is the most amiable gentleman ever
knew and in whose company had the greatest sats
faction for this nobleman only speaks French in
the most fluent manner, but also English, Italian,
Spanish, and German. I wish had time and space
to relate here all the details | have been told by
him, about his country, his Emperor, the imperial
family. HUNGARY. kOsSNth. and other
have been promised for the HERALD many docu-
ments
The journey from Paris to Nancy. where we ar
rived at half past seven on Saturday last, was bor-
dered with thick population, in their festival cos
tunes, and shouting, with the utmost enthusi-
asm, Long life to Napoleon - g Pre- PEmpe-
rank. we proceeded to the City Hall, where every
guest provided with billet de iosenaent for the
night. ticket for the ball which was to take place
at the Prefecture, and all the comforts which
could be given to n traveller. The ball was mag
neent affair." and it offered one of the most bril-
liant coup d'0,ls ever bched ont Of Paris Louis
| Napoleon was received with deafenipg shouts. and
courted by every one This party lasted till the
| twilight, and many OF the guests remained in the
| saloon till the hour which had been appointed to
| leave the city for Strashourg. We departed from
Nancy ut eight o'clock; and though 1T was very
early the streets were crowded with people, and the
enthusiasm was no less than the day before. AT
twelve o'clock after having passed along our way
under arches Of triumph, despite terrible shower,
which somewhat spoiled the pleasure of our trip, We
entered the depot of the city of Strasbourg, where
thick crowd had coDgre gated to Louis Napoleon,
and shout for him with enthusiasm. The Prince Pres
dent was literally "pelted y with flowers, and he
received so many bouquets that he's was totally
blockaded. Nevertheless, he arrived, in company
with the mayor the prefect and the authorities of
the city, on the platform which had been prepared
for the ceremony of the blessing Of the engines, and
there the Bishop of Strasbourg, after having de-
liyered long speech, celebrated the mass, which
was followed by the blessing Of the engines and Of
the rails. just after the ceremony the President
mounted beautiful horse, whose saddle and cover
battalion of cavalry, went to the prefecture.
where, after the official reception Of the distn-
guished PERSONA Of the province, he attended to the
procession Of the different Populations of peasants
of the county. This gigantic march was composed
of one hundred and four chariots, all decorated
with flowers, ribbons, and containing beautiful girls
! whose elegant toilet offered the most enchanting
sight to the beholder Every car was surrounded
belonged, and all the men were mounted on fine
horses This d(fie, which lasted during three
hours, was really the most brilliant sight to behold,
and will long be remembered by the present genera
ton. On the same evening grand ball was given
at the prefecture, during which the whole city
was illuminated, including the cathedral, which
made me remember the dome Of st. Peters church
at Rome. On Tuesday morning Louis Napoleon,
who had decided to pay visit to his aunt,
the Grand Duchess of Baden, left the frontiers
Of France and went to Kehl, where he reviewed
the baden troops, and then proceeded TO the palace
Of the Duchess. 1t had been decided that .
train should be placed at the disposition Of the
guests, who would like to return to Paris on Tues
day morning, and though had the utmost desire to
remain one day longer, did not wish to miss the
steamer, and returned here, where arrived on
Wednesday morning at half past o'clock little
fatigued, but enchanted with my journey.
Louis Napoleon had not arrived this morning, but
it is thought he will be in Paris before the end Of
the day.
Such is faithful synopsis Of the Inauguration
trip Of Louis Napoleon to Strasbourg, and, it may
be supposed, politics dull at this moment in the
capital Of France 1t is said that the journey of the
President is hidden mystery, Of which the inaugu-
ration was the pretext. The true ain was we'd
ding, to take place between him and one of his rea-
tives, Margraye Of Baden, eighteen years old, who
is an heiress of the vasa family. This marriage
has been arranged by Princess Stephanis Of Baden,