New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-09-14
DIPLOMATIC COSTUME.
The American Charge al the French Court.

The American Charge at the French Court.
We extract the following from the Paris corr, sPon-
dence Of TIE Cincinnati Gc-efie:
Tho Court of Saint Cloud has become the most splendid
Court in Europe since the Inauguration OF the Empire
Cosilier dresses, aud more of them are worn than at
other; the rules of the Court have grown unusually
red within few months. and 10 be on the increase
Since the DAYS Of BENJAMIN Franklin all Minister'S az
this Cont have gone 10 the Tueres on state occasions
in kind Of uniform that Is, under the Monarchy
Empire. Mr. Ryes even went 10 Court IN uniform while
Louis Napoleon yet President. Mr. Rves u now gone
and Mr Sandfur his Secretary Of Legation, has been
tanned Charge des Affairs, until the appointment; OF
new Minister
NJ Drown de l. huys, gave dinner 20 the Diplomatic
Corp 1t formal dinner in honor of the te day Of
the Emperor Napoleon l. All the Foreign Ministers and
Charge now resident in Paris and few retired diploma
fists were present the dinner Mr. Ssandords card Of
invitation printed card, ike all the rest and had
written the Of IT, il customary cn state occa
siops zen uniform, Mr. Sanford Immediately wrote TO
the Foreign Minister that Ibis government as NJ. de
Lhuys was doubt aware had recently issued certain
instructions in regard to Court uniform which he felt 1t
his duty to obey and that if he appeared at his dinner
which of course he would be much pleased to do must
"bc in the citizens dress Of the Republic of the United
States" He also desired the Minister 10 advise the
Court If il was necessary that he should appear az the
Tueries also Mr. Sandford did not demand prrmiss0R
10 attend the dinner in citizens dress he simply gave no
tce of the action OF his Government ana OF MS intention
10 carry out tis instructions He received prompt
swer from the Minister attend in citizens dress If he
saw lit
Government TO carry out the orders contained in Mr..
NArcy crcuar because they had not been sent to him
feeling that they embodied the views Of the Government
under which he serving, and that he would receive
the support OF his Government he determined 70 carry out
the views of republican proprety which he held with his
Government held, and which he held and which he be
leved the people Of America held Mr.. Sanford is
young man and take the initiative in this matter in the
most brilliant in Europe and in the midst of old men
great abilities and great reputation who adhere relg
oufy and conscentousy perhaps to the forms recognized
in al times past bold courageous and patriotic
act, for which he cannot receive too much praise
He went to dinner; and might have been expected
so great innovation upon long established usages and
Just at a time whenthe Cou1 growing more pune
tous and more brilliant caused great excitement and
great amount Of talk. The reunion was splendid one
and seemed made up OF gold OF dazzling crosses,
siars and imperial eagles than of men They were liter
ally covered with showmens fnery Mr. Sanford alone
appeared in the humble dress OF plain citizen black
dress coat white vest and crava and black panEaoons
without sign of decoration embroidery. During din
Mr. 5. alongside the Charge of Switzerland visa
Wis the Chage Of Venezuela completely encased in
gold embroidery that he moved his body with difficulty.
The Swiss Charge turning to Mr. Sanford, said Look
that little gentleman who il the representative Of the
"nsignncant Government Of Venezuela, power which
can hardly stand its legs he is almost sufocated
with the weight Of his gold lace while you who
represent of the greatest, II not the greatest
power in the world. appear here in the plain
dress OF humble citizen. Sir, the contrast
does you and your country honor Some others c0mph
mented him indirectly bat the majority showed positive
dissatisfaction. The innovation too direct common
tary upon themselves Ii led to train OF IDEAS and the
lasf dt was invariably disagreeable reflection upon
their own position The Duke dc Guche, who represents
the French government at Turin took Mr. Sandiords arm
after dinner and made remarks touching his
personal appearance Mr. Sanford replied in the same
tone, and the conversation at once changed. The
Iuiki,h Minister Omer Pasha man held in high respect
who took occasion to seek Mr. SandiOrds company, and
said TO him with cir which lily concealed his dis
pleasure n! Qu0f C. que esfF 6oHs arr ar ~
'c0rbeou dams octts f0nL des dOiseaar dOri" e. All
How is this You have the appearance Of black
in this crowd Of golden birds This remark would have
Nv = an IN HaVn ms
reply but OF respect 10 the good understanding which
had always existed between the two legations, he chose
rather 10 give bun explanation Of the action OF the
American government Of the principles which guided H.
and wha! b. deemed h- duty toward his government and
It's people Tie Mahometan, however could not see the
force vi the argument.
During the day reception took place in the TuIeres,
ia VIII large number 81. public iunctonares were re
eeiyed BY the Emperor The diplomatic corps was among
the number. Mr. sanford was present with his b,se<
eoat-a black among the golden birds agan Ii Is
usual On such for the diplomatic corps 70 form
circle and the Emperor then passes around taxing the
hand Of each On this occasion however he rsln1nsi
siaIdng on the step OF the throne. synyng that the
Mlisft h must come him Some Of the Ministers did
approach him and among others Lord Cowley. Mr. Sand
ford Passed straight through the room. merely paying his
com lments be passed and nothing was men sad con
ceiurg lis dress. although il wa much remarked
IT. tle evening select company Of about $50 persons
were invited to the 1uleTes 10 view with the Emperor
and Eupress the IRE works and the illumination. Toe
company INSISTED Of the imperial family The heas Of le-
CATION and their wives and iw dn9 ahed i'rei5ns -
tina Of Span Ii official occasion, because Il W
the celebration Of the birth Of Saint Napoleon and al were
agan in uniform but Mr. Ssndford who this time expert
enccd little trosbe in getting through the hands OF tbs
various lackeys WbO pave the way 10 lis Majesty. The
coutsny were collected IN the sale des hsFccheaax when
The Emperor and Empress entered about clock hr.
Saudiori wa taking with the Princess Maids, the Prs
sian Minister. and two or three otheFs, concerning hs
dress when the Emperor entered. The later, upon
sseirg Nj SANFORD crossed him directly gave
him his hand talked to him few mOnents request
I'd him % remember IN 10 a Rutual friend in Ansn-
ga when he wrote and returned again 10 the I'm
ress-tLrs sigfying II the most delicate aumis' able
and auk msnIeT tia; the representative Of the Govern
rfrt a the United State welcome q hs court N
whatever dress BIZ Government indicated % him This
VS. quite ti1nph fJr Mr Sanford IN presence Of th)ss
VIC Efd cold u1ed his b. Z INST Be- rerosct
I'd tles Louis NdIOsun nan Of more gelsrsi lteil
scue.-uoIe knoWledge Of the w0rd Than sry u thoss
vi 10 fufrourd i'm be is we scqua a'sa With Aa8.ies
o. her iIfiu'iCrs aid therefore captne OF an1sr-i
ifg ssd aEpecatng the motive VII "a dictated NJ. lar
G.. crccr NIX ,o Frarcc be pects Eland AMI tie
lttsi tscs than any olheE pSwess, ala Iese =