The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-07-22
Our Paris Correspondence.

Our Paris Correspondence.
PARIS, July l. 1853.
Prince Napoleon Declines The appointment to AZ
geria-7he Reason Wby-The Emperor gets q
bit Of Good Adcice-Ifo,o he took It Restrictions
ofMe Press Remoued-Ihe Ministerial Coach in
Danger-Ihe Weather-Deayh Of Visiters IN
Paris The Russian Prince and Princess Yous-
sonpo6- Movements Of the Emperor and EN-
press-Elporfs- Eestivities at Rouen-7Ae Thea.
tres, &c.
The observations made respecting the appoint-
nent of Prince Napoleon to the government of
Algeria have proved the soundness the information
had received stated that the Prince had been adj
vsed against accepting any Office which necesstated
a residence abroad-that in the event of a catastro-
phe in France the salvation Of the Bonapartist dy
nasty would depend on his presence-thAt there
special elements in his character which particu
larry adapted him TO the performance of conspicuous
part, and that there many for believing
IL might he one OF lasting success and repown. Tho
Prince, who unquestonaby possesses talent, IL APP
pears shortly and bluntly told his cousin the Empe-
ror that he did not consider the state Of France such
rs justified his absence. From the anentat Of the
l4th Of January, he declared that each step of the
government had been in a downward direction,
and that it was his firm and conscientious be-
lief that unless more popular spirit were
infused into the administration Of affairs the
days of their house were numbered. The Empe-
ror listened is his won't in imperturbable silence
and his cousin, being tram dashed on. He pro-
tested that the country ripe for immediate re-
volt, that the real truth hidden from tho Empe-
ror, with all bis legion of officials. and that
unless the present military system was relax
ed greater latitude allowed to journalism,
less harrassing machinery Of espionage
adopted, and gradual approximation made to moro
popular government, inevitable destruction 10 him
and bis dyD&ty WAS at hand. Two days, am as-
sured, passed away after this extrr ordinary inter.
view, Prince Napoleon making no secret of the
Algerian scheme having broken down, when he was
suddenly summoned TO FOntainbleau. On his en-
terDg the Imperial Cabinet he found the Emperor
all smiles and acquiescence. His Majesty said he
had deeply considered the subject Of their last con-
versation and without troaching the matter 20 any
other party. he had drawn up q plan which no
trusted would meet the Princes views Then having
made known bis intention Of gradually conceding
greater liberty TO the press, his resolution 10 subst
tute Delangle FOR Espinasse In the Ministry OF the
Interior and TO strengthen his hands generally in a
more popular administration 81 his duties he stated
his wish that the Prince should accept the govern
ment Of Agers, while still remaining In France To
give him the benefit OF his counses, and that for
that purpose he proposed his immedilte entry into
the administration. 81 wish you, my cousin said
the Emperor frankly Ito enjoy all the honor Of the
popular CONCESSIONS that they shall seem 10 derive
their origin entirely from your presence among NJ,
and hope most sincerely that by your aid shall
enter upon less hazardous state Of affairs than that
which, fear, exists at present
My information respecting these details IL Of the
most authoritative character, and may be safely relied
on.
Already restrictions a. 30 the sale Of journals in
the streets have been relaxed, and the interdcted
Independence Beige is once more In our hands.
What results will follow the admitted influence OF
Prince Napoleon into the imperial councils must he
left 10 time to disclose. Many predict that his Inn
perial Hghness is much more likely 10 upset the
ministerial coach than anything elac. Whatever
talent the quondam Prince Of the Mountain pos
sesses Is otscuIed by the excessive hauteur Of his
temper, which can neither brook restraint contra
dicton. Hts antecedents are all greatly against
bin; and whether "a deputy in the National Assem-
bly,. Ambassador 10 Spain. General in the CrimelO or
Conductorin Chief Of the Grand Industrial Exhibit
ton, he has been tired in the balance and found
wanting. But there is an old proverb which speaks
OF lane being very long indeed that has no turning,
and u is TO be hoped il may be found applicable To
the Prince more enteringa career which cannot
fail 10 fix the eyes Of the world upon him.
The weatheris thoroughly changed, and tempera-
ture prevails which admits Of exposure to the sun
without fear Of coup de soletL Rain Is sadly re-
quired by the parched vegetation, though II Is I'M
derstood that the corn crops rywhere have most
promising aspect. The vines never looked more
thriving. The want Of rain In the city Is being
uantnllv CNs Nbu flNef - 40 that In short
time It is declared the water cart must cease alto
gether.
Paris was so devoid Of visters at this period
Of the year a. at present. English and Americans
seem entirely TO have bid IL farewell. Furnished
apartments may be had at very low prices; indeed,
there is no demand whatever for them. The hotels
look dreary and forsaken, and the Louvre has not
onethird OF its complement The Emperor left Sc.
Cloud yesterday morning for Plombieres. Previous
TO his departure the Prince and Princess Youssonpof
had an audience TO take leave. This IL the Russian
par that was sent over from Russia To astonish the
weak minds OF Paris Ly an expenditure OF sialost
fabulous character. Their success has been q the
m IT complete description The splcndcr and mag
niicence on the Russian prince ana princess mas
been In every ones mouth through iut the whole OK
their soourn In the Faubourg 81. Honore. Such II.
veres have scarcely been seen out OF the palace OF
kings. Day after day. night after night, have the
splendid salons of their magnificent hotel been
adorned with all the rank, fashion and wealth OF
All perties of the French Il was there alone that
the stern eytimsts could once more be disport
ing in the lights il was only there that they would
consent 10 bush shoulders with the paTvenus the
hst sixtv.yelfs have thrown 90 the surface and 70
01s there only that common tore OF syn Dathy vas
FOUND in the hetsuppressed mutter Of ieslousy and