Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-09
Correspondence Of the N. o. Picayune.
The Baltimore Bonapartes.

BALTIMORE, Nov. Is, 1s54,--Jerome Bonaparte,
son of jerome, and nephew of the Emperor Napo-
leon, who was on visit to his cousin the Empe-
ror, Louis Napoleon, Is now in our city. While
in France, himself and son, Lieut. Bonaparte, were
both naturalized and made citizens of the French
empire. The father had also had conferred upon
him the title of Prince and the son was appointed
10 ieutenancy In the French army. Our Bslti-
more Prince, however, seems to bear his title
honors with becoming republican simplicity. He
assumes no airs beyond other ordinary citizens,
and is seen daily mingling in the avocations of bu-
siness. The main passion and pleasure of his life
appears to be the obtaining, training, and cultivs-
ton Of horses, fl mistake not, he would rather
hold the reins and drive span Of noble horses,
with a handsome establishment, than wear the i'm
perial crown. He entertains no political ambition,
has never aspircd TO 1t, and probably never will
saw him three days ago, working intently for
some hours, endeavoring to break one of his fine
horses 10 harness Towards this end did he apply
his physical and mental energies with untring asst
duty and iron win, did the old Emperor, in en-
deavoring to conquer Europe; and ! must say he
succeeded better for his purpose was finally accom-
plished, and the animal moved off quite plainly
He ia gentleman, highly esteemed, unostentatious,
and valuable citizen. There is probability,
however, that he may yet take up bis final abode in
France, though the owner Of very beautiful and
valuable estate here. His son, the Lieutenant an
exceedingly amiable and accomplished young man,
never exhibited any extraordinary talent, though
circumstances in his new sphere Of life may bring
out and discover the hidden gem.
The grandmother of Madame Bonaparte - Of
whom he is peculiar hvorite-almost pet--has
manifested great interest in him. On his departure
for Europe she presented him with 5000, and
promised him the greater part Of her fortune il he
would remain in France and raise himself to the
highest honors--perhaps to the throne. This sim
gular lady, although resident Of Baltimore, has
wonderful prediction for royalty. She processes
10 despise republican America, and yearns for i'm
perial sway; yet her acts are most democratic
Possessing an immense fortune, she chooses to live
In a plain boarding house, without even suite Of
rooms or an establishment. verging near the pc
Rod Of three score and ten years she stil exhibits
traces Of remarkable beauty, priding herself upon
having the smoothest, fairest skin Of any lady in
the city. She may DO frequently seen on the
wharves, ON change, at the post Office, visiting
collecting rents buying stocks, and participating
in other speculative matters.
She mover goes to church, cschcws modern mo-
rslty, and has a religion Of her own She talks
philosophy, argues politics, rdiculcs sentimental
lists, and loves 10 dwell upon and recount the go-
ries Of Ia belle Fraacc. She often receives mag
nifcent presents from abroad, supposed TO be from
her husband, and manifests delight in showing
them have seen her, perhaps, thousand times,
and never without wearing upon her marble fore
head glittering jewel valued at several thousand
dollars. She holds no intercourse with her rels-
TONS but Is free, easy, aable, and intellectual In
conversation with those whom her eccentricities
may take fancy. She il empbsticaIly character
standing out IN bold relief and sngulsriy promi-
nsnt among her sex. t 1900