The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-28
UNITED STATES STEAM FMGATE WABASH,

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GENOA, Feb. 2, 1859.
Nnpticls # Prince Napoleon and Princess Cothilde-Hon
done Jy the american Squadron-Pr Preparations for
Var Nth Austrid-Se-ure Of a Musician board the
Steam Fiigotc Wabash by the Sardinian Authorities
Since my last the city Of Genoa has been turned topsy
urvy with excitement and celebrations honor Of the
marriage Of the Prince Napoleon the Princess Cothde
The royal yacht having board the Prince arrived here
on the morning Of the 18th January since then active
preparations were being made for the approaching nup
tails On the 9Th the French squadron arrived, consist
ing Of two line of battle ships and rgate (a steam
ers); salute fred by the flag ship-Amer,an flag
at the fore-which was promptly returned by the Wa
bash. Sunday, January 80, the wedding day of the
royal couple the French and Sandman ships in the
harbor decorated with flags; the Wabash having
French flags at the fore and mzen, and Sandman flag
at the main, fred sautes Of twenty one guns at
A ~, u NJ and at sundown, in honor of the event
In the evening the city and the French and Sandman ships
were beautifully Illuminated. The Kings family. Prince
and Princes attended the Opera the 3h On the 3Ist
the ships were again dressed, and at P. NJ, notwith
standing the rain the King OF Sardinia visited the flagship
Of the French squadron where he was received with the
royil salute manned yards, and cheers three times
three. large concourse Of crowded the yharves
In the evening the Sardlnans alone illuminated with
greater beauty and brillancy than on the preceding
night
Agrand bail concluded the ceremonies for Monday 3Ist
iucsuay ftO at uay lght, acVe preparations board
the French ships for leaving the harbor At IL A. NJ the
Prince and Princess went board the royal yacht and
while passing The Wabash they received by salute
Of twenty guns and three cheers the squadron acting
as escort The yacht carried French flags made Of silk
covered with stars made of gold Thus ended the fuss
10 Genoa In honor Of the marriage ceremonies of Prince
Napoleon, OF France and the Princess Cotnldc of the
household OF the King Of Sardinia We have had unceas
ing rains during the time of Napoleon stay place
captain Barron, Ueutenants Wood and Wiley have
PAID a visit to the city OF Rome and returned much
pleased with their visit
The flag officer has returned board and again lives
with u.s. The Sardnians are actively engaged In making
preparations 10 meet Austria 10 mortal combat about two
thousand troops have arrived during the last months
An incident occurred on board our ship which must
not forget TO mention The buger belonging TO the band
(aDd fne fellow he Is too) has been presented with
new instrument by the ships company which does great
credit to their taste and beraity.
Anoer member Of the band, Anfonid Ccturno phle on
shore, ds arrested On The charge Of being deertr from
he Sdrdinon army. Cayna has serUed an enianeni in
he american oymy and been IN he United States serpics
u1,eGrds q egd years Efforts made on the part of
our Commodore ~ reclaim Coturna but in vain the sar
dniaD government not being willing 20 give him IN
ne has since then been sent 30 Turin and appoied 10 a
regiment
Tic health Of Genoa is remarkably good, and or the
ship also There arc number Of American vessels in
this harbor. The John Hancock left for Boston on the
3oh, taking with her letter bag from the Wabash.