New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-07-31
THE IMPERIAL VISITORS.

Monday night after partakng Of dinner at Mariners
new cafe on Union Square. On Tuesday, at noon, he
landed az the Battery stairs and proceeded IN car
rage with his aids-decamp and NJ Bonfs 10 the New
York Hotel where the party examined the snite Of
apartments being prepared for them. Thence
they went TO the Astor Library, Of which the Prince
made a critical examination. He bad laid out
tensye visiting tour for the day, having on bis list
Central Park High Bridge, Blsckwelfs Island the
Cub-Houses, several galleries OF paintings the Geo
graphical Societys rooms, the Abbott Egyptian
Museum, and Other objects Of interest. The Prince
seems very well informed respecting our affairs, and
quite prepared TO make the best Of his limited
| time. At the New-York Hotel the party was joined
bv tbe French and Sardinan Ministers, Marquis dc
Moubolon, the French Admiral, and other gentlemen
His Honor the Mayor paid bis respects to the Prince
at the hotel yesterday morning. and rendered him the
hospaliiies of the city and public reception. Inc
Prince expressed his qualification, but declined the
rendered courtesy. The extensive programme, spoken
of above Of course could not be carried our. Inc
Italian Minister, Bertinati of Turin, came from
Washington in the afternoon and joined the party,
dining on board the yacht. The Marquis de aontholon
attended Prince Napoleon in the Visits made during the
dAv. Beside the Prince and the Marquis there were
the Minister from Turin, one of the Princes aidde-
camps and Mr.. Frank Moore.
After visiting the Astor Library, where the party
remained nearly an hour Mr.. Peter Cooper escorted
them through the Institute. From thence the frhce
went 10 the two Club houses, the New-fork ana the
Union. Mr. Benkardt's house was also VISITED sna
Mr.. Belnonts and Mr. Aspinwalls galleries Of paint
ipgs The Prince expressed himself as highly graft
fed. aud his admiration Of the mansions and galleries
visited. The Prinee seemed especially pleased with
his visit TO the Geographical Rooms Tbis concluded
tie sightseeing for the day, and at p NJ tho parry
returned 20 the yacht.
The Princess Clothilde and the Duchess dAorantes
aid not come ashore during the day. hwas stated u
| a morning paper yesterday that the Duchess VINO IL
| maid-othonor 10 the Princess Clo'bilde, was the
Younger of the two adies This is however, mistake,
she bel, a widow, with or two children. HeE
| husband was killed at the battle Of Sofer'no.
The yaeh, is now taking in coal and water, and
preparaions are being made to paint and ceaDfs hef
throughout The Prince takes his departure for Wash
| inston to-day by railroad. Mr.. Frederick A.
Seward, Assistant Secretary of State, having been
dopu,ed 10 convey the invitation Of the President and
! scconInauv the llustrous guest to the Capital. The
Princes however will remain here, and she intends
Ia take the benefit Of seabahng at pom. ip tai-
vicinity. She il still in mourning for the Ance'.
fiher who died last year, and il is understood tha.
she desires 10 remain as secluded as possible.
Through the couItcsies OF Commandant Du Bnisson,
Lieut.. DE la GueronnieIe was deputed 10 show orU
reporter such portions OF the yacht open a. the
time Of his visit. The int ssloon deck, at, is
sQuaTe apartment orthe of the Aides-de-Camp, ard
also serves % rcceponroonI. is furnished
in green AMI oak in plain style, but coed taste. Tb,
few ornaments are OF antique bronze, AMI there is x
total absence ofsueh moetrcous display invariably
cbnIae,erizos river steamboats, and hotel pailon
Behind this saloon Is the smal writing cabinet Of bs
Prince, and beside 1t his sleepDg-room both Of them
elegantly bu tastef,lly fitted mp in the which
! described yesterday. Behind thsee are The roonG
OF the Princes servants, and at the extreme rear the
| Imperial kitchens.
Tie companion-wsy Is paneled in mahogany, and
facing the Il small sketch in oil Of icebergs
a souvenir Of former sea-yoyage. Below Is the
Princes diung-room, INTO which, in 'front.' open the
doors Of the sie.rooms Of the Princess Clohilde and
the Duchess dAbrantes. At either eide Of the dining
room are the cabins Of the aides-de-eatnp Thessr
apartments are finished In green and oak.
Before the engine TIRE the officers quarters, there
being dningToom and sta,e-rooms similar 10 those
we have alluded TO. Each officer has cabin to him
SELF In the dipingroom there is at one end eapseiOus
side.boar fitted with racks, aud at the other brass
plated fre-pl,ce and mantle shelf At either side
hung zine engrayedporats Of the Prince and Princess
On the mantle is an elegant bronze and marble
clock and pair of antique bronze candelabras. In
fact, throughout the yacht all gaudy decoration 10
avoided is eminenty proper in vessel which &c
long at sea as this one.
Anchored in the stream, little way below the I'm
peial yacht, lies the French Sgun steam corvette Cat
inat just arrived from Halifax. She hes the broad
flag of the Admiral this station. Her engine IS Of
400 horse power; her speed II knots Her crew con-
siss of i72 persons, officers aud men.
The Admiral is merely visitor on board. lie will
soon return to Halifax to meet the squadron that lie
coming from France, known heretofore as the Squad
ron for the Gull, but which now takes the demomina'
ton of the Cult and North American Squadron. lie
will probably change bis flagship for the Belona. Inc
squadron will coal and provision here owing 70 the
fact that the Southern ports are closed.