Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-03
Correspondence ofthe N. o. Picayune.
THE BALTIMORE BONAPARIES. S.

Jerome Bonaparte, son of Jerome and neph-
ew of the Emperor Napoleon, who was on Wis.,
it to his cousin, the Emperor 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 conferred upon him the title of
Prince, and the son was appointed to a Lieuten-
ancy in the French army. Our Baltimore Prince
however, seems to bear his titled honors with be-
coming republican simplicity. He assumes no
airs beyond other ordinary citizens, and is seen
daily mingling in the vocations of business. The
main passion and pleasure of his life appears to
be the obtaining, training and cultivation of hor-
ses.
If mistake not he would rather hold the
reins and drive span of noble animals, with a
handsome establishment, than wear the imperial
crown. He entertains no political ambition, has
never aspred to it, and probably never will.
saw him three days ago, working intently for
some hours, endeavoring to break one of his
fine horses to harness. Towards this end did
he apply his physical and mental energies with
untirng assiduity and iron will, as did the old
Emperor in endeavoring 10 conquer Europe;
and | must say that he succeeded BETTER for his
purpose was finally accomplished, and the ami
NAL moved off quite pliantly. He is u gentle
man highly esteemed, ,unostentatious, and val.
liable citizen. There is probability, 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 ieuten-
ant, an exceedingly amable and accomplished
young gentleman, never exhibited any eXtraor-
dinary talent, though circumstances in his new
sphere oflife may bring out and discover the hid.
den gem.
The grandmother Madame Bonaparte-of
whom he is II peculiar favorite--almost a pet
has manifested great interest in him. On his de-
parture for Europe she presented him with $5,-
600; and promised him her fortune, if he would
remain in France and raise himself TO the high
est honors--perhaps to the throne. This sim
guar lady though native Of Baltimore, has q
wonderful prediction for royalty. She pro-
fesses to despise republican Americaand yearns
for imperial sway yet her acts are almost dem
ocratc. Possessing an immense fortune, she
chooses to live in plain boarding-house, with
out even q suite of rooms or an establishment
Verging near the period of three score and ten
years, she still exhibits traces of remarkable
beauty priding herself upon having the smooth
est, fairest skin of any lady in the city. She
may be frequently seen on the wharves, on
Change, at the post-ofice visiting brokers, ,bank.
ers and other gentlemen of business, collecting
rents, buying stocks and participating in other
speculative matters.
She never goes to church, eschews modern
morality, and has religion of her own. She
talks philosophy, argues politics, ridicues SEN
timentalists, and loves todwell upon and recount
the glories Of la belle France. She often re-
ceives magnificent presents from abroad-sup.
posed to be from her husband--and manifests
delight in showing them. have seen her per-
haps thousand times, and never without wear
ing upon her marble forehead a gittering jewel
valued at several thousand dollars. She holds
no intercourse with her relations, but is free ea-
sy, affable and intellectual in conversation with
those TO whom her eccentricites may take
fancy. She is emphatically character standing
out in bold relief, and singularly prominent
amongst her sex.
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