Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-10-12
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| try honor is' Some others compiimented
him indirectly, but the majority showed
positive dissatisfaction. nl 81 t
The innovation was too direct COM
mentary upon themselves. lt led 10 q
train of ideas, and the last idea was inva-
riably dissagreeable reflection upon their
own position. The Duke de Guiche, who
represents the French government at Tu-
rim, took Mr.. Sandford's arm after dinner.
and made some severe remarks touching
his personal appearance. Mr.. Sandford
replied in the same tone. and tho conyer-
sation was at once changed. The Tnr-
kish Minister, Omer Pasha, man held
high respect, took occasion 20 seek Mr..
San6ford's company. and said to him with
an air which lily concealed his displeas
sure "Ehi Qaesfee que e'est FoHs Guek
E'Gir dan cor6eat dams eetts foUlo des dol.
scar d'0ri {" Ahl How this You
have the appearance of n black crow in
this crowd of golden birds sle) This re-
mark would have permitted Mr.. s. in JUS
tice, TO have made an impertincnt reply;
butSE out of respect to the good uns
derstanding which had always existed be.
tween the two legations. he chose rather
to give him an explanation OF the action
of the American government, of the prin-
ciples which guided 1t, and what he deem.
ed his duty towards his government and
its people. The Mahometan. however.
could not see the force ofsthe argument
During the day reception took place
/ in the Tuilleries, in which large number
Of public functionaIies were received by
the Emperor. The diplomatic corps was
among the number Mr.. SAndforld was
present with his black coat--a black crow
among the golden birds again IL is psus
al on such occasions for the diplomatic
corps TO form circle. and the Emperor
then passes around, taking the hand of
each. On this occasion, however, he re-
manned standing on the step OF the throne.
signifying that the Ministers must come to
him. Some of tho Ministers did approach
him, and among others Lord Cowley, Mr..
Sandford passed straight through the
room, merely paying his compliments as
he passed, and nothing was then said con,
corning his dress. although il was much
remarked. t4 9W Ttl az TFtrtfl
In the evening select company of
about $50 persons were invited TO the
1 Tulleries, 10 view with the Emperor and
Empress the fireworks and the illumina-
ton. The company consisted of the inor
perial family, the heads of legation and
their wives, and few distinguished for
eigncrs, among whom were Marshal Mar
vaez and tho Queen Christina. OF Spain.
| 1t was an official occasion because Il
was the celebration of the birth OF Saint
Napoleon. and all were again in uniform
but Mr.. Sandford, who this time expert
enccd little trouble in getting through
the hands Of the various lackcys who
pave the way to His Majesty. The COM
pany were collected in the Salic dcs Mare
hoax, when the Emperor and Empress en-
tered about o'clock. Mr. Sanford was
talking with the Princess Matilda. the
Prussian Minister. and two or three 9TH
ers, concering his dress, when the Empe-
ror entered. The latter, upon seeing Mr.
Sanford, crossed over to him directly.
gave him his hand, talked 10 him n few
moments, requested him 10 remember him
10 a mutual friend in America when he
wrote, and returned again 20 the Em-
press-thus signifying, in the most delicate.
unmistakable and frank manner, that the
representative Of the Government Of the
United States was welcome at his court in
whatever dress his Government indicated
to him. This was quite triumph for
Mr.. Sandford, in the presence OF those who
had condemned his course. But IL must
be recoIlccted that Louis Napoleon is a
man of more general intelligence--more
knowledge Of the world--than any Of
those who surround him; lbe is well ac-
uuainted with America and he.' institu-
tons, and is therefore capable Of un-
derstandiug and approaching the motive
which dictated Mr.. Marcy's order. Next
10 France. he respects England and the
United States more than any other Pow
ers, and there is no fear that he will OBJ
iect 10 any movement which does not
mean or intend an insult 70 him or his
Government.
Mr.. Sandford for his Independence. has
been rewarded with the compliments Of
every Amefican he has met /; with the ap-
proval OF large proportion Of the French
people, who. enigmatical as they are. adj
nire with enthusiasm, even such an act.
aud with the APPROVAL OF the Belgian. Ger.
man and English newspapers The Con-
stitutionnel. ministerial paper Of this ci.
ty. which IS evidently highly dispIeased at
the affair. in replying TO an article 10 the
London Times, on the subject. resorts %
shallow snbterfuge which betrays either
gross ingnorance or desire 70 deceive
its readers. Taking au air Of being well
posted on the subject, says 80 You
see how well the Times is instructed -
The Minister in The United States had not
yet arrived At Paris the 18th August l''--
To this the Steele, Of this city, the organ
of the republican party replies in q bold
and pointed article, part of which is Of
sufficient importance TO merit translation.
After quoting the words of the Constitu-
tionnel. the Steele says:
" We can even announce 10 the Consti-