The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-02
THE BONAPARTE DYNASTY.
The Rsstorstioa Of the Bsnaparses-Ba xaine
Proposes 20 Bring IL Observation-Disclosures
Crowded With visitors-Lctter- from Nnpo-
leon TO Herald Correspondent Escape Of
General Bourbaki from Metz and His Visit
to the Empress.

LONDON, Oct. l, 1870.
The NEW YORK HERALD correspondent at Berlin.
under date OF September 20, writes as loIows:-
RESTORATION OF THE BoNApARrEs.
An idea Is strongly entertained and advocated
here that the surrender OF Strasbourg Is likely to
produce complete change In the war situation /
am assured that Marshal Bazaire is willing 10
capuate upon condition that Prussia agrees TO aid
him In his efforts TO restore the imperial govern
ment and order in France This done the bclge-
rents can agree upon the terms OF peace.
THIS Idea, II is believed, meets the approval
ana support OF all the imperialist generals, the
soldiers and large majority OF the bOurgeolse and
pcasantry Many well informed, persons express n
hrm conviction that Napoleon his son, under the
Regency OF the Empress Eugenie will shortly be
seated upon the throne Of France.
wILHELMsHOHE CROWDED WITH VISITORS
letter from Wnelmsh6he reports the place az
general rendezvous for distinguished guests OF the
Emperor Napoleon. The hotel in the vicinity OF the
castle occupied by the imperial prisoner Is crowded
with visitors. Napoleon himself seems 10 be In per.
feet health. He makes daily excursions foot ami
III MS carriage accompanied by several adjutants on
horseback. The rest from the cares and anxieties
OF Official life seems to have been beneficial in ITS
erect upon him. He does not Detray any apprehen-
sions OF the future fortunes Of his dynasty.
LETTER FROM THE EMPEROR TO A HERALD CORES
P0NDENr
The HERALD correspondent, from whom the fore
going statements have been received, continues In
his letter"I recently addressed polite note to his
Majesty, requesting the favor OF personal inter-
view. Considering the peculiar and delicate posi-
ton OF the imperial prisoner | was not surprised
when received negative reply couched in the
following language
"MoNsIEUR-His Majesty the Emperor has received
your letter OF the 10th ins and Is much affected by
therein. His Majesty has charged me 10 convey to
you ms thanks, ana to tell YOU how how much no
regrets that the circumstances his present posi-
ton do not permit HIM TO receive you.
"Please accept, Monsieur, the assurances or my
consideration.
"L'onicier de Ordnance A. DE LACRlsTOCO..
ESCAPE or GENERAL BOURBAKI FROM METZ-TE
GOES TO she THE EMPREsS.
General BOurbaki, the commander OF the Eighth
corps OF the French army, which forms a part Of
Bazane's forces, left Metz few days ago. disguised
In the GARD OF q peasant. After numerous adven-
lures he succeeded In passing through the German
lines undiscovered and In reaching the Belgian From
tier. The General arrived In England yesterday,
and Immediately proceeded visit to the Empress
E0gene. Much importance is attached to his not
communicating with the provisional government OF
France 1t seems to confirm the statements which
have been made to the effect that Bazaine ana his
generals, well as the forces commanded by them
remain imperalisis and VIII not recognize the re
public.