New-York daily tribune., 1856-09-30
EXTRAORDINARY DELUsION.

We copy the following story from The Court JoOr-
"The utmost interest has been experienced in the
shioua circle, all the Continent by the pub-
cation of the brochure OF the Princess de y. when,
prnted al frst in small numbers ana for private crcd
lation only has gradually spread II ELF throughout inc
aristocrac and religious cofecies OF Europe III Il
now exactly q wear since the young Process Eleanore
de s.. in the prime of her youth and beauty, young
wife adored by her husband aud much beloved by her
family died suddenly at the Hotel de =, IN Pans, ana
wos buried with great pomp at Pere a Chaise where
a splendid monument, by Lechene, recsriing her age,
her lineage aud virtues Lad just been put up by ner
disconsoate husband. In spite OF the high position
held by the Princess and from her great wealth ana
beauty having become the observed OF all observers,
thee has always existed extraord ary fee lns OF
mystery in the public mind with regard to the circutn-
stances of her DEATH The sudden determination, taken
Immediately after the event by her mother n-law, OF
retiring 10 convent greatly increased The doubt and
wonder spread around the whole affair; and no"
this pamphlet issued 10 the world with the SANCTION
of one of the greatest names oi any county rom
one on the eve of taking the black vail, aud who
expresses the same of this position a. that ot her
deatLbed, and appeals thereirOm for belief IN the
strance statements made in the work comes to MI u
with a deeper amaZement than we can well bear. lhe
pamphlet pr nted i'll German the native language OF
The writer, who, mother naw o the heroine oi the
wCndious story il contains, declares II 10 be- IN fulfill
III. Mt of the vow made Ia her sOur VIE that l.
NJ sde public. The whole lie OF the oupg Princess il
here set forth \ child o( immense una Snatiou aud
power let at az early age an orphan, with the con-
sciou,ness of beauty and the command of bOundless
wealth finding herself suddenly transported TO her
guardians old castle in the Iartz, WAS not likely to
enjoy either con Mt tCr happiness and here her temper
and disposition grew wild ana untrac.able, tina;
ait,r ,a:cd efforts az home education il deemed
advisable &c send her 10 be trained into rule and dsci-
rliue by secusop in convent. Ju.t then her guardian
being appointed Emba>sadOr 10 Paris from the Court
of " il was thought the best opportunity for placug
the child beneath the surveillance of the Superior of the
SacrG Cour i'll jthe Rue de Narcnnes. where she could
Iahi nf Ala
But alas this first experiment proved totally abortlye
II re efforts al escape followed by
decided attempt 10 set hrc 10 the furniture of her
room where she coLfhcd and the governe.s fear.
full of the effort of such example other pupils and
weary OF the task OF tanning this wild vehement 80 rit
reluctantly restored the young lady to the care Of her
GUARDIAN The position ot the latter had nov become
most difficult. To have her in the house was mpOs-i-
bic as Prince Leon de s. his only son. youth
scarcely older than the refractory Eleenore resided
with lin and 10 throw the pair together at that cary
age oud haN e been considered by continental de.,-
rum quite ont Of the question ~ corserl d, tarHe
was held and Il was resolved 10 send the culpilt uog
no longer cbhd, but fine hgh-spirl,el grl Of
H. 10 England 10 complete her educ ition. with the
Lo,e that the conviction Of being thus alone in for
ea n country ceIendent on her good behaviour ~ in
sure the kindness of those about her might have the
desired efsc.. The young lady accordingly placed
at at ii Hammcrsu!th, AMI for time tue hOped-fJ
change 80, I'd To- have taken place III her TEMPER Bat
Gf,cra while it appear. that the bursts of violence ~
which she, gave way and the fits of depression an ch
succeeded. became so alarming to cause serious
fears for ber health Letter after letter <as dispatched
IA er guardian from the young lady herself begging
70 b. taken into favor. declaring that the climate OF
England was weighing her n the earth and the dis
ciune OF Hammersmith breaking her heart For some
tine the guardian acting with the prudence be iul,ed
necessary suffered those conn ants and suppcations
10 20 on but a: length, moved by one OF the le..ers
NOR. heartr, nding than the Others he allowed us an
rer to b. melted and determined fetching ward
from IL e place where Size dee ared the strong Ian
ouar. Sic was wont 20 use, she was dg,nas-
ei,C both soul ard body. and hurryrg both 10 ever.
.lsS,irp p,Iditon' The Prince de :. arrived az Ham
mer,mfI one Sunday morning Ii, hsd returned no
nusNer "a the last le dispatched by his ward and -h
was therefore no; aware OF his intention Of arriving
TIE la6y commissioned 20 be bearer OF .he news re-
nor,ei 10 have found hex her knees alone in her own
room uravipg with most fearful expression Of coun
t.nsrca ard on beng informed OF her guar.
dim. arrival -he had uttered mos, rne,rth.
" .Lri,k and rushed down the stairs ike
BE uo,-e.sed The guardian Wa much pleased
tn he progress aud Improvement snd brought her
bsck 10 Paris trumphsnty as specimen o. the good
training of tts ladies' Of Hammerml.h. There was
ud.cJ no token Of the od udom.ghle -pirit e; within
b.r She was .ilsn: snd subdued submissive % all
and ony urgent IN her suPpEeatons never 70 be lei;