The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-05
scarcity Of Geld and Silver Among
the Rebels.
Important Movement Of the Re-
bells i'm Missouri.
OUR SPECIAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.

WASHINGTON August 4, 1861.
rBE rHErARATI0N OF The ARMY FOR EFFECTIVE
SERVICE.
The preparation Of the-army for efficient and successful
operations is rapidly progressing Every thing done
quietly that even the most expert newsmonger
ios discern what is going This new order Of things,
probably, furnishes an explanation Of the flags Of
sent in from the other side upon frivolous cscuses
rider 10 find out what is being done here.
ARRIVAL OE PRINCE NAPOLEON.
The Prince Napoleon arrived here Friday evening from
Philadelphia, and repaired Immediately the house Of
ME French Minister at Georgetown without attracting
my extra attention His quiet, unassumpg manners.
completely disguised him that one suspected that
nephew Of one emperor, and the cousin Of another
reignng, passenger in the Washington his
way 10 the capital to receive tho highest honors al the
hands of the government He passed the evening quietly
At the house of the Minister where he has decided
main whilst at Washington, having declined the polite
offer Of the President to lodge al the White House.
II HIS VISIT TO THE PRESIDENT. -
Saturday he called the President twelve clock and
duly presented by the Secretary of State The Presi
dent received the Prince with marked courtesy and vel
>omed him TO the country in a few simple but hearty
words Of compliment. Without seeking, he said, to at
ZACH to this fattering visit Of one so closely
Allied 70 the French throne, at this solemn
.s'- =. .he eouptry's history undue importance,
nc could but feel that his presence at The
capital guarantee Of the friendly interest
and generous sympathy of the French government We
cannot attempt report Of the language Of the President
as merely report on hearsay the striking and i'm
portant sentiments he is said to have uttered.
The Prince it is reported lstened> with deep interest
DO tho Informal address Of the President and replied with
much brcvity and much feeling. He used necessarily
certain diplomatic reserve fer the slightest word from
such parsonage, at such moment, could but carry
great weight and might lead to differences Of very serious
import The Prince displayed infinite tact and admirable
taste, yet 1t clear enough that his sympathics
with the government Of the United States, and that
Mother he, any moro than his imperial cousin, ia
yorable to the sad contingencies of revolution
THE PRINCE ON TOUR OF INSPECTION.
After this impressive interview the Prince set on. on
tour Of inspection If the capital He FIRST waited both
ho-ns of Congress- The presiding officers of the Senate
ord House we'll as most Of the prominent members OF
each we're presented his ghness and appears Chat
th. impression of his easy graceful established
his popularity at The extraordinary likeness he
bears his immortal uncle attracted unu3ua attention
md created lively interest.
The Prince evidently felt Himself quite at home in our
glorious legislative balls for he was prominent and ar
dent dcea,et IN the French Assembly during the four
years rS Louis Napoleon's Presidency. He had little
time TO chat with the members, but he kept up a
pretty brisk running fire Of conversation with the Score
tary Of State Mr. Seward who acted his ccerone in
his way to the Capitol and other places OF curiosity
Nothing coiA have been fortunate Cor the Prince
or perhaps for the country than that Governor Seward
should have taken his Hghness under his special
charge as his official position required. The Score.
sary is easy and conci,iatcry IN manners, end
wonderfully adrcit in conversation. He has, be-
aides a vein Of polished hunor, which he knows
how to use with admirable effect In his interview With
tho Empress Eugene at Compegne, in November 1855
ne fecsous enough to provoke her hearty laughter
without evers,eppDg for instant the strict boundary
Of etiquette Governor Seward not only statesman
skiilfu coufticr ard tho Prince Napoleon 10 evi
IDENTIFY quite charmed with the easy conversation end
agreeable Secicty Of our Minister Of Foreign ASsia.
Y THE PRESIDENTS DINNER PARTY. ~
Tho dinner party at tho Presidents lag. evening was
truly an elegant and recherche affair. Az the FRINGE
travels inccstto The dinner quite IN Jcsaie There
were twenty seven persons at the dinner The party
was composed OF the President and The Presidential
", Mrs Lincoln, Mrs Grimaey, Er. Edwards, Mr. r. T.
lincoln Mr. Mecousey, and &essieurs Nicoisy and Hsy
the private ccretarics Of the President
Trace Napoleon was accompanied by Capt. Counis com
unnucr og the upon which the imperial party
c.mc New York; Lieut. Co.'s. Ferr, Pisan and Rason
Aides de Camp and Mr. saW'ee Sand. The other guests