The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-22
The baltimore Bonaparles.

BALTIMORE, Nov. Is, lS54.-Jerome Bona
rorte. son of Jerome and nephew of the Emperor
Napocon who a visit TO his cousin, the
EMPEROR Louis Napoleon, is IN our city,
While in France, himself and son, Lieutenant Be-
naparie, were both naturaIized and made citizens
or the French empire. The father had also had
conferred upon him The title OF Prince and the son
APPOINTED TO a liautenancy in the French army.
Our Baltimore Prince, however, seems to bear his
title hOnors with neutrality-suspicious. simplicity.
He assumes no airs beyond other ordinary citizens,
and is seen daily mngling in the avoca,ions Of bu-
sness The main passion and pleasure OF his life
appears 10 be the obtaining, training, and cultiva.
ion OF horses. Ii | mistake not, he wouiG rather
hold the rains, and drive a span Of noble horses,
with handsome establishment, than the
imperial crown. He entertains no political am
hiOn, has never asPlrcd 10 1t, and probably never
will.
saw him three days ago, working inten'ly for
some hours, endeavoring 10 break one Of his fine
horses to harness. Towards this end did he .ap-
ply his physical and mental ener gies with unliring
ussduty and iron will, as did the old Emperor, in
endeavoring 10 conquer Europe and must say
he succeeded better, for his purpose finally
accomplished, and the animal moved off quite pill
unty. lie is a gentleman, highly esteemed, un-
Ostentatous, and valuable citizen. There Is a
probability, however, that he may yet take up his
beautiful and valuable estate here. His son, the
Lieutenant, exceeding amiabe ard accomplish
ed young man, never Exhibited any extraordinary
talent though circumstances in his new sphere OF
life may bring out and discover the hidden gem.
The grandm other Of Madame Bonnparte-ol
whom he IS particular iayOriiG-anOsta pet-has
manifested great interest in him. On his departure
for Europe she presented him with $4,000, and
promised him the greater part Of her fortune if he
,yCu't in Franco md hir,SalG tbe
highest honors-Perhaps 10 the throne. This sin.
gular Lady, although a resident Of Baltimore, has
tt wonderful prediction Of royalty. She protcs
To GIsPise republican America, and vearns foI
imperial sway; yet her acts are most democratic
Possessing an immense fortune, she chooses e
1--we ia a plain boarding house without even a suite
of rooms. establishments. Vergng near tho
period OF three and ten years, she still exhi
bits traces OF remarkable beauty, priding hcrSrl
upon hlving the smoohesr fairrst skin Of any lady
IN tie cry. She may be freGu"ntly seen on the
HhnrycS on change, at the p"s:-oflice, visiting
brokers, bankers, and other gentlemen ofbu>incss
cp.icr'Ing rents, buying stocks, and participating
IN other speculative matters.
She never goes to chuJch, cschews modern mo
rrhy, and has religion Of her own. She talk:
philosophy, argues politics, ridiculcs sen'imon
talIS's, and loves to dwell upon and recount tn,
giorIcs of III belle France She often receives
magnificent presents from abroad, suppns to BE-
from her husband, and maniies,s delight in show
ING them. have seen her, perhaps, thousand
lm"9 and nUver without wearing upon her marble
forehead Offering jewel valued at several thou
sand dollars. She hnlds intercourse with heI
relations, but is free, easy, af1abie, and ntciltcru
al in conversation with those whom her ccctutri
cirs may take fancy. She is emphaticallv
character standing ont in bold relief, and singular
~ prominent among her Sex.
Car. 0fkLc " q. Pica5pt,,e.