The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-01

BosDIsTows, N. j., Oct 20, 1857.
The Bonaparte Estate Commodore Ste,carf-Ansc
dote Of Old Ironsidcs.
A great city everywhere sets the example TO
smaller ones; and hence II il that all the towns on
the Delaware are but initiative specimens on di
minutive scale OF the great metropolis Of Quader-
dom, Philadelphia. Bordcntown is no exception to
this rule. It's rectncar streets are generally well
shaded the town Ia orderly and neat, the population
active and industrious and the surrounding country
picturesque and beautiful.
The people of Bordentown never lose sight Of the
historical fad that their rural city was once the
abode of royalty. The former residence of the ex-
King Joseph Ia still an object Of curiosity and at
traction. The estate, comprising some two hundred
and fifty acres, is hsnked by the Delaware on one
side and the public road which borders II on the
other II Is kept In fine order Long lines Of silver
pines extend along its outer borders, whilst within
the vegetation IL varied and luxuriant. and the cul
tivated portions well tended. The old mansion h AZ
long SINCE disappeared. The property was inherited
NY the Prince OF Musignano, grandson TO joseph,
and son TO ChUles, Prince Of Canine, who recently
oed
Tae Prince of Musignano IL a Jerseyman, hav.
ing been born on the premises He sold the pro
perty TO Mr.. Richards, OF Philadelphia, for $50 900.
Mr.. Richards, not choosing TO reside there,
ing house. Afterwards he disposed OF the pro
perry to Its present owner, Mr.. Beckett, an Eng
iishman. Mr.. Beckett had the old mansion torn
down, and erected In its stead cspacious and su
perb yelling. Only two OF the old French houses
put up by Joseph remain. One In the Lake House.
which was the residence of the Prince Charles, OF
Canine, who married Josephs daughter, and the
other was the sanctum Of the chief cook when the
lsoors Of the cuisine were over. Mr.. Beckett adopts
the exclusive English manners and customs, allow.
ing strangers to look on and to keep of. The good
King Joseph permitted all visiters TO Walk through
the grounds This estate has been In the market for
the past year. NJ the nominal valuation OF $50 OO0
Two thirds Of this amount would probably purchase
IL. II Is called here the Park" and Is really
beautiful domain, with many improvements, and IN
q climate remarkable for saluority. While Joseph
Bonsparte lived here he enjoyed the respect OF the
whole communicative employment TO many labor.
ers and dispensed liberal hospitality out Of reve-
nues which amounted 10 eighty or q hundred thou
sand dollars year. His entire real estate here
comprised about 800 acres.
Commodore Ste zart resides at White Hill, adj
joining Bordentown on the vest. He lives upon
farm OF $50 acres. in plain country cottage. free
from ostentation the dwelling being an elevsted
summit upon the right bank Of the Delaware, which
here makes a sseeping curve. river island, vel
cultivated Is In front, and the scenery, includnga
view Bordentown, Is rich and beautiful. The dis.
tinguished Commodore, who has been associated
with the navy for sixtyfive years, " nov
eighty years OF age, and more active and
vivacious than hundreds OF men at ffty. His
is spightly and active. He presides over the navy
yard at Philadelphia thirty miles off, but visits Il
daily always leaving at early hour and returning
in the afternoon For the admirable preservation Of
his physique he IL indebted no doubt, TO an origi
naly good sttution but In no less degree TO his
general intelligence and comprehension OF the laws
OF life and health and 10 prudent temperate (not
abstfnent) and active life Commodore Stewart ex-
presses lively interest In the oceanic telegraph.
lie has given the subject great deal Of reflection
and study and would prove an efficient cooperstor
in carrying the great enterprise into successful com
pletion. ,
"You might realize fortune by H." said q gen-i
tleman, "and then bestow II upon your friends
during the present pressure" Said the Commodore
in reply, IL have no friends have had none since
the last pressure"