Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-09-27

Louis NapOleon's Speech nj IarseiIles--
His Declaration in Favor of Peace.
The following is a full translation of the
Emperor's speech at Marseilles, as published
in the Paris Monitsur:
Gentlemen: The banquet offered by the
Chamber Of Commerce gives me the happy
opportunity of publicly thanking the city of
Marseilles for the warm reception it has
given to the Empress and to myself. The
unanimous demonstration of attachment
which we have received since the commences
ment of our journey touch me deeply, but
do not make me more proud for my only
merit has been to have full faith in Divine
Providence as well as in the he'patriotism and
good sense Of the French people, 1t is this
intimate union between people and sovereign
which constitutes our struggle at home as
well as abroad, and which has enabled us,
Notwithstanding great difficulties, never to
pause in our progressive march. This desire
for what is good, this enthusiasm for all that
is noble and useful can not abate now, when
circumstances are more favorable and tran
guilty is the wish of all the world. IfenvioUs
murmuTs should reach us from afar, let us
not be disturbed on that account; they will
break against our indifference like the waves
of the ocean on our shores. tEr rW a
Let us labor, then, with our strength to
develop the resources of our country; the
beautiful as laurel. In the future of pros
peTity and greatness, which | contemplate
Tor France, Marseilles naturally holds large
place from its energy and the intelligence of
its inhabitants, as well as from its geograph-
ical position. Close to the military port of
Joulon, 1t appears to me to represent on its
shores the genius of France, holding an olive
branch in one hand, but feeling its sword at
its side. Let her reign in peace, upon that
sea, the Phocean city, by the calm Influence
of commerce; let her civilize barbarous ma
tions by increased traffic; let her draw closer
the bonds of civilized nations Let her in
duce the peoples of Europe to come and
shake hands upon the poetical shores of this
sea, and sink in the depth of its waters the
jealous faults of past age. Finally, let
Marseilles always show herself beautiful as
/ now behold her-that is to say, in keeping
with the destinies of France, and one of my
most ardent wishes will be accomplished.
drink the health of the city Of Mar
seilles. .,.-.t ..r-- .r
The Card-POrtrait nIania in Paris-A Pro-
life Source of ROmances and Dramas.
The Paris correspondent of the New Or
leans Delta refers to q mania in that city,
with which we have long been suffering
here, to moderate extent, for the reason
perhaps, that we have too much taste tc
allow it to gain any general prevalence
The writer says;
The card-portrait mania has fastened it.
self upon public favor, and has already pro-
duced incidents enough to furnish plots for
several romances and dramas. For example,
it is recounted, in the clubs, that Jealous
husband, looking over the collection of a
friend, unexpectedly came across the por-
trait of his own wife. The first impulse was
to demand the destruction of the picture
The friend refused. The husband theu
walked off, in fury, and sent his card, with.
/ out photograph. Sequel, duel, in which
! "Othello" received sword thrust in the arm
! This was not a tragedy, but there is no tell
| ing what clever dramatist might make
| of it.
Here is plot No. q which might serve for
anovel of absorbing INTEREST,"" A hand.
some and romantic young gentleman is pay
ing dutiful visit to his aunt He is look.
ing overthe old lady's "collection." Ali Al
once he utters cry of surprise and admira.
ton; "My dear aunt who is the angelic
original of this portrait?" The aunt smiles
'That is Mademoiselle -, who otter
calls to see me with her mother. She i:
/ pretty, but poor" Romantic young gentle.
man pretends to drop the subject, but i:
assiduous in his visits to his dear aunt, unit
he happens to meet the poor young lady
with whom he falls desperately in love
Poor young lady reciprocates. Romantic
young gentleman declares his passion. Oh
joy He is accepted Aunt objects at first
but finally makes her will in favor Of poo
young lady. The wedding takes place, an(
the happy couple start for Switzerland
Italy being in an unsettled condition jus
now-and so on, Gd ilfnitum.