The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-05-21
Our Paris Correspondence.
POLITICAL.

PARIS, April 20, 1852.
The Presidents Summer Ercmsion-Trying to get
Popularity-Poiaical and Diplomatic Receptions
at the Elysee-Pro6able Marriage of Louis Napo-
leon-RigM of Precedence of the Legislative Be-
dies-Grand Reciem, and Distribution of Medals
Marshal G0@d's Funeral Ceremony Yarn
ing Giren to- the Correspondents of the Foreign
Press-Enco,vagemen Of Gambling By the Co.
rernment-7Ac Sham Amnesty-Thc Courts of
Justice and the Orleans Property-Louis Napoleon
takes the Matter into His o,cn Hands-Probabe
Revolution an Spain--AnothT Decree Changing
the Funds
The excursion Of the Prince President to the wild
and desoated land Of Sologne situated between and
inside Of the three departments Of Cher, Lorre and
Loire ct Cher has created much gossip in our polit-
cal circles. Louis Napoleon decided that he would
undertake his journey incognito, and accompanied
by only few persons-several engineers, and three
of his ministers. The projects of the three above
named departments had requested the President to
call them and witness the unfortunate situation
of the inhabitants of Sologne and according to his
promise, Louis Napoleon left Paris on Wednesday
evening last, for Orleans where he slept at the pre-
lecture On the next day he left Orleans by the rail
way, and having arrived at Lamotte, village at the
entry of the dcsolated country he visited, carried
by barouche, and followed by his staff and cour-
tiers, the villages Of souvigny Chaon, Brinon, La
motto Benoron, La Ferte Beauharnais and La Ferte
St. Aubin. None of the inhabitants of the country
which he was visiting had any previous knowledge
of the visit of the Presidents but though he was in
a citizens Dress as well all those who were with
him, he met, on his PASSAGE a large number of pea
SAINTS, who, having discovered who he was and what
was his object in visiting them, received him with
the utmost enthusiasm. 1t is but true to say
that Louis Napoleon, in very generous manner,
distributed money to all the poor inhabitants
of Soogne, and gave several large sums for the good
keeping restoration of churches and public
schools. At La Ferte Beauharnais, q chateau
| which formerly belonged to the father Of Prince
| Eugene Beauharnas and Queen Hortense, fete
had been prepared, at which the Prince President
distributed several reeompenses to the Mayor and
| the officers of the gendarmes. The whole village
| had been decorated with green foliage. At the
next station, La Ferte st. Nubn, dinner had been
prepared in the depot of the railway, and after the
company had .partaken Of that repast, the special
train Of the railway took them back to Paris, where
they arrived at eleven o'clock, Friday last. The
result of Louis Napoleon journey to sologne, is his
decision, that canal to drain all the swanps Of the
country shall be Immediately opened, and that every
necessary means shall be taken to render this in
salubrious land healthy. This has been received
! with satisfaction. As long the President does
acts of that kind, no one will blame him.
Another cause of mourning has taken place at
the Eiysee, by the death Of the Grand Duke of
| Baden, which was made known in Paris on Saturday
last, by Geographic despatch. The Grand Dowager
| Duchess of Baden was niece to the Empress jose
| phine The late Grand Duke, Charles Leopold Ere
deric, was born on the 10Th of April, 1890, and was
married to Sophia Wihelmine, daughter of the late
King Of Sweden, from the Vasa family The Grand
Duke had seven children, and his successor is
| Prince Louis, his elder sou, who has but the
! title Of Grand Duke on account of the poor state
Of his intellect But the real heir to the power of
Baden will be the second son Of the deceased, who
| is q man OF energy and power. The Grand Duchy
of Baden is, among the countries of Europe the
most advanced in progress in railways, agriculture
innovations, and application Of inventions of all
kinds. All these have been appreciated by the late
Duke, and will he more favored by his successor
No doubt from Baden will rise the phenomenon of
1852, or rather of this century, if there is any to
appear appear: ,,.,o.,.
sumed at the Elysee, and the first given on Satur-
day last, 24th inst, was remarkable for the number
ofpeope present and the brilliancy of the costumes
The Prince President was standing near the entry
Of the gallery and every guest was introduced to
him by one Of his aids dc camp Many ladies were
present at that Soir6c, which will be followed by
many others Of the same kind.
rumor is afoatrespecting the marriage Of Louis
Napoleon. Some are affirming that the bride would
be princess OF Hesse, others princess of Sweden,
and others the sister to the King Of Spain, the
daughter Of Queen Christina and Duke OF Rian-
zares, who has a-large dowry. Among all these
candidates for the hand Of Louis Napoleon, no
one is particularly mentioned ; but Queen Chris
tina, it is said, was positively offered to the
Prince by her father during his last stay in
Paris. II appears that M. Fould went also to
Madrid, to negotiate by proxy. All these on dts
have perhaps no real foundation. M. Billault, the
speakerofthe Legislative Corps, having visited Louis
Napoleon, told him, 81 hope, sir, shall have in
short time double compliment to make you"
Inc President smiled, but did not reply. The secret
OF these matrimonial negotiations has been well
kept, FOR several members Of the diplomatic corps,
whom have seen, have not heard anything about
decree, which has created much sensation here.
Is that relative to the right Of precedence Of the
three constituted bodies of the government II had
been whispered that the Council Of State had the
pretence to be numbered just after the Senate and
to be thus admitted to all the public Ceremonies.
M. Billauit the Speaker Of the Legislative Corps,
urged the Prince President to decide the question.
and it was resolved that the Senate was the 6rst'
the House the second, and the Council Of state the
sanctioned by decree.