The Portland daily press., 1863-04-02

| during the few years preceding the revolution
| OF '4S. When the signs of the times at last
| grew ominous and threatening, she could on
! iy regret, though unavailingly, the loss of that
master SPIRIT whose clear vision she believed
would have wisely scanned the political hori-
zon; who by his prudence and sagacity, would
| have safely conducted the ship of state though
all impending dangers and difficulties.
The disastrous occurrences which culmi-
mated in the exile Of the Orleans family from
France, are already familiar matters of histo-
| ry. Her subsequent years of exile were
passed at different places in Europe and Eng
land. She resided occasionally at Ems in
Germany, where she was consoled by the So
ciety OF her mother, and for a a long time at
Eisenach near Weimar. In after years her
home was England, sometimes at the residence
OIL Louis Philippe in Claremont and again at
kitley in Devonshire, at Richmond and
Thames Ditton. Devoting herself to her
children at all times, and becoming endeared
to every one with whom she was associated
she passed cheerfully, and for the most part
peacefully, through the remainder of her
eventfu life.
Subsequent to the death of their mother the
princes continued In the pursuit of their
studies, and at intervals INDUCED in extensive
travel aud contact with society. The Count
de Paris in 1859 visited Syria, and upon his
return in the spring of 1850 his private Jour
uai was pliutcu utStTiDutlOn among his
friends. His observations upon Damascus and
Lebanon are said to evince no ordinary ac,f
men, and the work which has lately been pub
llshed In Europe, upon the solicitations of his
friends, has received an extensive circulation.
The Duke de Chartres, in 1S5S entered an
advanced class in military academy in Turin.
and in April, 1859, graduated second In his
class. He afterwards engaged in the Italian
campaign. and as a member OF the first caval-
~ r.sni haA
In September. 1861, the Prince de Join
vile arrived at New York, accompanied by
his young son, and by his two nephews, the
subjects OF this sketch. The existence of the
present war afforded excellent opportunities
for these members of the Orleans family TO
engage in active military service, as well as to
testify their sympathies in behalf of our gov
ernment The Prince de Joinvles son was
soon after made a member of the Naval
School, and was recently cruising on board
the John Adams, near Charleston. His
nephews Immediately rendered their services
as ades-de-camp to Gen Mcclellan. and re-
ceived their commissions in the United States
army, with the rank of captain, on the 18th of
September.
While the army was being reorganized for
fall campaign, they rendered valuable assis-
tance to the general commanding. and were fre-
quently engaged in reconnoissances and skir-
mishes before Washington. After the evacua-
ton OF Manassas they were present at the
marshaling OF the Potomac army i'm the vicin-
ity of Fairfax Court House. At all times ac-
companying Mcclellan as members of his
stan, unless when detailed for special service
in other commands, they followed in the
marches of the army to Fortress Monroe. and
subsequently to Yorktown. During the siege
OF Yorktown they watched with great inter-
est the construction of the various works. and
the perfecting OF all the preliminary opera
tions. As correspondent writes, ,-aDay and
night they might be seen out ia the trenches.
Off ma.ing observations, away conveying in
structlons TO commanding generals, or busy in
their tents. NO time was wasted by these
princes" Their uncle, the Prince de Joinyille,
II may be here remarked, was from the first
Their constant companion, and participated
with them in most of their services
After the evacuation OF Yorktown the
young princes were In the advance with Gen.
Stoneman, in pursuit of the retreating enemy.
Subs squently they took an active part in the
battles OF Williamsburg, Fair Oaks, Seven
Pines, ETC., and in skirmshes at other PAGES.
During the memorable seven days OF flghting.
while the army was moving towards Harrisonfs
Landing, their conduct was highly creditable,
aud marked by great personal bravery. MANY
incidents OF their gallant conduct while under
fire are related by eye-witnesses. An ac-
count OF their personal appearance while in
active service on the peninsula, We quote from
an interesting letter from the correspondent
Of the New York Herald, ia June. 1862:
wherever Gen. Mcclellan rides il is easy
to single out three remarkable figures from
the brilliant group that rides near him. The
Prince de Joinville is even more easily found
than the others; he rides more characterised
cally, and his dress is peculiar. He "slouches''
loosely in his saddle, and stoops over S. A.
H., the Count de Paris, seems, what he very
certainly Is, brave gentleman aud gallant
soldier. He is not conventional prince. nor
yet conventional soldier We see in him the
Bayard OF Frances royal race, a true knight,
and the champion of the future. His features
and figure show the German blood that comes
by his mother. He is larger and fuller in
frame than his brother. But OF all princes
the perfect beau ideal Is the Due de Chartres.
He certainly realizes what has been dreamed
by so many young ladies', OF what perfect
prince ought TO be. Peculiarly effeminate in
form and face, with quick, nervous manner.
courteous and brave, and always careful to
look well-a gallant Frenchman all over, and
a gallant soldier, too. He will doubtless be
remembered, in the failure. as the best approx
imation to personal royalty that we have vet
seen on our side of the water. Whoever saw
these men on this day, as, with Gen. McClel-
Ian, they rode over the field of the Seven
Pines, and up to, and into the fire, must have
had odd fancies of the topsy-turvy arrange
ments OF old dame fortune-born princes, with
their swords out in the cause Of republican
freedom and unity"
As fitting conclusion to this sketch, we
shall simply allude to their departure from
Htrrison's Landing, after having resigned
tteir positions as officers in the U. s. Army.
On the 30th of June last, they were accom-
panied by Gen. Mcclellan from his headauar-
tiers TO the gunboat Jacob Bell and Afterwards
proceeded via Fortress Monroe TO Washington.
and in few days left for Europe by steamer
from Boston.
A correspondent writes, that "when the
Prince de Joinville and his nephews bade
farewell TO Gen. Mcclellan and his army. they
were deeply affected, and on parting, express
ed the klndest wishes for the success of the
government IN quelling the rebellion What
ever may be the designs of the present emper-
or with reference to the United States the
princes, at least, are extremely desirous of
fondly cherishng the French tradition of
eternal amity with this country.n We must
add one more testimonial writer In the
Philadelphia Inquirer says: "Ther gentle
manly department has made them hosts of
friends, both Ia and out of the army, and IL Is
TO be hoped that the experience they have ac-
qulred during this war may be productive of
good results. During the late battles they
rendered as effective service as If the saliva
ton OF the country depended on them, and
were apparently as devoted to their assigned
positions as If each were born American.
battling for the maintenance of the institutions
of liberty In his own land.v
Since the arrival of the princes in Europe.