New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-03-05
The Cenquests of Lsuis Napoleon.

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The Cenquests of Lsuis Napoleon.
These cOnqu6ets are not precisely OF the
Upcl.,s kind. Yet. it appears that the Nephew
osrries on successful Russian campaign, that in
fact. tho surrender precedes the attack. Notwith-
standiug what we are about to relate however, the
social success of the Uscle's Nephew seems very
apocryphal. No one.who has seen him-except Sir
| Francis Head, who sees all things royal through
golden glasses, was ever struck by any remarkable
grace or persuasion of manner. Even we write,
the observ atoms of friend now in Paris, and an
apt connoiseur of society, come into our hands He
speaks of the ball at the Tuieres, to which the
Faubourg st. Germain-the aristocrstc quarter Of
Pars--was invited, but returned its cards unopened
Our observer says Of the ball upon which unlimited
expense was lavished
at was very magnificent, but GRO wded to excess.
1t was the first time Tor tour years that the palace
has been lighted The President 10 a very mean
looking person, and three inches shorter than sup
posed, though had him often at the Opera, and
even on horseback. His body Is OF proportonate
length to his legs The Princess Demidof was
blazing with diamonds, but they failed to lend
single trait OF beauty to hervery ordinary and vulgar
person"
Thisis the general feeling in respect of the Die
tstoi's social attempts The old Legitmists of
France, although the most gro.esque, are the most
imprscticable of dreamers Loyalty to the Bour-
boDs has become with them pure sentiment, = re-
lisious tradition and the longer it remains sO and
is not practically tested by any representative upon
the throne, SO long it will become more and more
dainty and contemptuous of any other claim and Of
all claims that Of the Bonap artes-sprung from
advenurer-is the most Calling. Ia the Orleans
veins flows Bourbon blood, bat tho 4" Nephe ws"have
none OF the "Uncle" but his name, which is a by.
word to the aristocracy Such interests OF course,
are rather Of the Aztec class-small but curious
and We find in one Of Mr.. Galardets letters one or
two facts, which quite worthy place In tho
running memoirs of this extraordinary mock Impe-
rial Court OF France.
The female names of high lineage in France, are
found of course, only among the devOtees Of Henri
v, the Comts &c Chsmbord son Of the Duchesse de
Bern, ard legitimate heir OF the throne. But sue
cessful power in the person Of Louis Bonaparts is
not without the homage OF the fair. Among those
who reputed to have laid their love at his feet
are two ladies Of rank Russian by birth, and allied
to Polish Counts-an order Of nobility by the bye.
with which Paris always abounds. These ladies,
in mid winter deserving their northern homes and
seeking their South and Tropics in the favor of the
President flew to Paris and were presented by the
Prince Beauveau, to his Serenity and Sayacity, "my
uncle's nephew" Their beauty dassled the Elysee,
and upon the frat interview with the host one Of
them said without preiacs-nor is there any mention
Of blushes-" Monseigneur, I have a sincere passion
for you!" "a Ia Fransaiss?" demanded the
gracious P0tentate, smiling. mo, a Ia Rssss,"
piled the Countess with sigh of fire.
Itappears that Russian society frequently offers
illusuasiors of this imprisoned style OF conversa
ton and since it is Leap year. and the lady is re.
puted fair 1t would be uBgeneI0us to jucge he
harshly, and more gracious, perhaps to Countesses
In general not to believe At all Since this little ad-
venture the Polish danes universally kno wn AZ
the LADIES' nth the Camsiia, from the of little
drama Of Alexander Dumas, in which son of tho
banker Penesaux and Mr.. J. de Rothschild figure
under names from which scandal delights to remove
the mask 1t Is less curious than this episode OF
Russian invasion, says Dir. GaiIlardst, that the ma
ory Of the ladies whose sleep il disturbed BY the
glory of Louis Napoleon are precisely those who
were elsmored Of Gen CSvaisRac after his June
victories. The hearts that sigh at the Eysee have
sighed already at the Hotel De Varsnnes (Cavagnacs
residenceIfor, he moralxes il is SO true that the
love Of certain il only self love, ambition and
curiosity
AS further illustration Of the state Of society In
Paris add another extract from orr friends letter
There are agreatmapy Aneric ans here, and sevs-
raj that see very often. They are about foundinr
an Amuscun Club, and offered splendid suite OF
rooms fol- the purpose. at moderate price Tney
are known as the old Salons of Frsscat. The Gov.
eminent gave It's permission, bot understand, pro-
hibits pohucal conversation They are excessively
strict with the French people. The Police a. const-
tuted Is an immense system OF ssp,inags lady liv-
ing IA the his heat circles OF socey intended give
ball, snd sent to the Chief OF Police request the
nscessary attendance at her gates. The officer ro
nm, Two caids blank, and when asked for what
isdy Was ,erfiklx replication police agents The
qussteo to see her list ofixsa ~ 1910. tie then 70.
ing 1t over told her tue tao blank cshLsftsr look.
sssIy she had herself invited six pei
ton. In pay Of the police. shs was so mueh fright
ed at this state of things, that she recalled her
invitations. This incident was told me By French
gentleman, friend OF the LADY"