The New York herald., 1868-06-04
ITALY.

0re0O0-fOpuI0rs
ity of the Bride-A First Look ut Prince
Humbert and Unfavorable Impressions
The "Queen Of Italy''-A Genoese Resntta-
Politics, Legislation and Trade-The Prince
Of Prussia's Visit.
FLORENCE, May 16, 1868.
Prince Humbert and his fair bride, after their long
spell OF festivity at Turin and Florence, are now
being feted by the Genoese And then there are
Venice, Milan and Naples eagerly waiting for their
turn to do honor to the young couple There is
question OF putting on the visit to Naples until
autumn, whereat murmurs both loud aud deep arise
from the sunny south In fact, somebody has
blundered" in making such an arrangement Of the
royal tour Naples, although mt the capital is still
the first city in Italy, and is precisely the place where
the light OF the royal countenance Is most needed to
scare away darkly plotting c0nsprators, remove
jealousies and soothe the chafing susceptibility of
the Neapolitans at the secondary position to which
Italian unity reduced them. 1t would have been
equally graceful and polite for the Prince and Prin-
cess to have gone to Naples straight from
Florence. But Naples the great stronghold Of the
Parliamentary opposition, and not therefore, in good
odor with the ruling powers. II is, besides, the
centre OF an extensive BourbOnst propaganda, and
the fanatical adherents Of the ancfen regime might
get up some hostile demonstrations against the royal
pair Chilling indifference would be scarcely less
unpleasant to the Prince and Princess and the
radicals, 1 hear in some quarters, might have suf-
fcient influence to induce such an attitude on the
part Of the Neapotans. But for my own part l
am inclined to believe the great majority of the
Neapotans would give bride and bridegroom a
warm and cordial welcome.
Bright, good looks and winning sweetness of man.
ner have already endeared Princess Margherita TO
the people of Turin, Florence and Genoa. Her fame
travels fast before her. The photographer had al
Nv aha har ham,
the length and breadth OF Italy, and the pen Of
the journalist records the traits of character of
purity. gentleness and good sense, which will
strengthen her hold upon the affections of the people.
This Is no mere courtly praise, but the unanimous
testimony OF all who, with your correspondent, have
had frequent opportunities OF studying the
demeanor OF the Princess and hearing her
golden opinions from ali o Sorts n and comditions
Of men. This Is the admirable manner in which a
girl Of eighteen, hitherto living In the sricest seclu
sion, has borne the trying ordeal OF suddenly finding
herself before the world in her present lofty and
brilliant position. The most determined pleasure
hunter among the persons who may read this letter,
and still more young bride, would shrink from f-
teen days consecutive revery Yet the Princess has
had to through no less, and Notwithstanding Sc
we're fatigue, still to accomplish the appointed
programme and he ever ready with smiles both for
friends at home and the multitude abroad
III IL interesting To note how her popularity has in
creased since her first arrival in this city on the 30th
April On that occasion the general feeling seemed
and little hand capping, the latter being the most
common demonstration OF popular content among
Italians. But gradually, as the Florentines came TO
Know her. they became more enthusiastic. Thus
each successive appearance in pub1c was for her
greater triumph than the hst. on leaving Florence
Tor Genoa on Thursday evening the Prince and
Princess received popular ovation as unmstakably
hearty and genuine as was ever accorded TO Carl.
rience ELECTED good downright burst OF cheer.
ing from the cool, polished Florenines, until the
Thursday evening In question. The crowd that then
around 1t gave unInstakabe proof of their sympathy
with the Princess. Cheer afier cheer arose a. the
royal carriage drove up to the entrance nor did these
boisterous greetings cease until the train had moved
Previous to last Thursday the Princess had en-
ployed several days In visiting the hospitals and chart
table establishments Of the city. These visits were
made quite In the famous Haroun A-Raschid fashion.
The Princess accompanied only by one OF her ladies
OF honor left the Pitt palace at about eight O'Clock
IN the morning ana , maae or ses S uesnsuon ION on oot
nzed In the streets until iust upon returning but
other occasions her htcogH0o was gone before sue
she had proceeded dozen Yards The crowd
gathered as 1t went along, until the poor Princess
and her attendant became completely surrounded
and pursued their way in the midst OF an inquisitve
admlring throng. Twice Ii happened, however that
king mob's homage became % little too prtssing-ln
act, there was no getting along with any comfort
rhe TWO ladies' then sought refuge In cab, anu thns
escaped the affectionate but nconvenent demonsra-
'ns OF the Florentine people. AT the hospitals the
D. 3ica stan were delighted with their royal visitor
wn2 also Won the hearts Of The poor patients by her
klhuy manner OF receiving their petitions or grant
Ing tllem some welcome indulgence.
nave said nothing yet Of Prince Humbert, and
perhaps, indeed, had better remain SILENT Nothing
that have seen OF the rrnce removes the unfavor-
able impression conveyed by my first view OF him az
the royal entry on the 5oth of April Nature has dec.
dedy cast the Princes features In her sternest mould.
IL Is a face not adapted for smiling aud on most
occasions reminds ono Of schlllers description of
Philip III. when entering Brussels with the Emperor
his father.--"Philip's eye alone remained dark,-
dark and rolling, too; for the Prince has curious
not to say alarming manner of making gros u,a1
every now aud then. Whether thisTof0uche demeanor
De natural or assumed cannot say; but II damages
the Prince with the people who are apt to take
OFFENCE at such matters. His Royal lghness appears
TO he perfectly aware that the palilits and enthu
sasn Of the crowd are not for him, and therefore
never Acknowledges anything, but remain. in the
background, leaving the Princess 10 do all the re-.
sponslye boNing and smiling. Let us nope that the
Prince win not follow the example OF most royal
deniZeng of the modern olympus. This marriage "
happy one. win restore 10 the dynasty that popu-
lar respect and Affection which Just before was
seriously waning. Neither barrack nor seragli0 Is
exactly 4 mndcl nnnn which a court should iR con.