Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-12-23
The American Bonapartes.

correspondent of the New Orleans
Picavune writing from Baltimore, gives
the following interesting gossip concern
ing the American branch OF the BOnaparie
family:
jerome Bonapare, son of Jerome and
nephew Of Emperor Napoleon, who was
on a visit 10 his cousin, the Emperor Lon
is Napoleon, is now in our city. While
in France, himself and son, Lieut. Bona
parte, were both naturalized and made
citizens of the French Empire. The fa-
thcr also had conferred upon him the title
of Prince, and the son was appointed to
lieutenancy in the French army. Our
Baltimore Prince, however, seems to bear
his titled honors with becoming republic
can simplicity. He assumes no airs be-
yond oIher ordinary citizens, and is seen
daiLy mingIing in the vocations of buS-
ness. The main passion and pleasure OF
his life appears to be the obtaining, train.
ING and cultivation of horses. If mis-
take not, he would rather hold the relnS
and drive a span Ct noble animals, with
handsome establishment, than wear the
imperial crown. He entertaIns no poIlu-
cal ambition, has never aSplred TO 1t, aud
probably never will. | saw him three
days ago, working intentIy for some hours
endeavoring to break one of his fine hor-
Ses TO harness. Towards this end did he
apply his physical and mental energies
with untrng assiduity and iron will, as
did the old Emperor in endcavorng 10
conquer Europe and must say that he
succeeded better, for his purpose was
finally accomplished. and the animal mo-
we'd off quite pIianuy. He is gentle
man highly esteemed, unostentaiiOus, and
a valuable citizen. There is probabili-
ty, however, that he may yet take up hIs
final abode in France, though the owner
of very beautiful and valuable estate
here. His son, the lieutenant, an exceed
mgIy amiabIe and accomplished young
gentleman, never exhibited any eXrraordl-
rv talent, though circumstances i'll his
new sphere of life may bring out and dis
cover the hidden gem.
The grandmother, Madame Bonaparle
of whom he is a peculiar Gavorile-aI-
most a pct--has manifested great interest
in him. On his departure for Europe,
she presented him with So, 5,000;and prom
Ised him the larger portion of her fortune
if he would remain in France and raise
himself 10 the highest honors-perhaps 10
the throne. This singular lady, although
native of Baltimore, has a wonderful
prediection for royalty. She Processes
TO despise republican America, and yearns
for imperial sway; yet her acts are almost
democratic. Possessing an immense for
tune, she chooses to live in plain board
ing house, without even suite of rooms
or an establishment. Verging near the
period of three-score and ten years, she
still exhibits traces of remarkable beauty,
prlding herself upon having the smooth
est, fairest skin of any lady in The city.
She may he frequently seen on the
wharves, on Change, at the post office,
visiting brokers, bankers, and other gen.
tlemen Of business, collecting rents, buy
ing stocks and participating in other spec
uIalive matters. She never goes TO
church, eschcws modern morality, and
has a religion OF her own. She talks
philosophy, argues politics, ridicues sen.
limenlasts, and loves 10 dwell upon and
recount the glorious of la belle France.
She often receives magnificent presents
from abroad-snpposed TO be from her
husband--and manllests delight in show
ing them. have seen her, perhaps a
thousand times, and never without wear.
ing upon her marble forehead gIttering
Jewel valued at several thousand dollars.
She holds no intercourse with her reIa-
lions, but is free, easy, afable and intel
lectGal in conversation with those TO
whom her eccentriciIies may take a fam
cy. She is emphaticaIly character STAN
ding out in bold relief, and slngulaIly
prominent amongst her sex"