The New York herald., 1871-01-08
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

Napoleon, which forward to New York by the cable
for publication. The communication, which bears
date on the I'd Of January, is Of very interesting
character.
NEW YEARS observation-disclosures AND PIETY.
The HERALD writer says:-New Years Day has
passed at wihelmshUhe. In contrast with the bril-
iant receptions which Bonaparte has held inAfhe
gone by, the present was lonely and solitary
occasion.
1t was not, however, without some display Of
ceremonial.
His Majesty the Emperor Napoleon the Third was
astir at an early hour in the morning. He immedl.
ately received the hearty congratulations of his ON
GERS and the different members Of his suite.
After returning their complimentary remarks by
words Of well-timed thanks Napoleon entered the
castle chapel to attend the celebration of the holy
sacrifice of the mass.
THE SCENE AT COURT.
The Emperor was attended by the Princess Mos
kowa, TWO sons OF Count Labedoyese, Marquis Tor
ton and Count Turenne, and lastly, bringing up the
lain Duke Bassano. who arrived at wilnelmshune
during the night previous.
After mass mad been celebrated and the benedic-
tion given the Emperor had royal reception. Duke
Bassano resumed his duties, which were suspended
by the revolution at the Tueres.
The Duke first handed to the Emperor a number
OF letters and dispatches congratulating MIN his
advent the joyous season In health and presented
the different notabilities who were entitled to that
honor.
The Princess Moskowa was dressed in deep
mourning, in memory Of her two sons, who have
been killed in the war. She stood on the Emperor's
right hand, next to the adjutants, the staff being
headed by Prince Meskowa
ADDRESSES.
Count Reille advanced forward and presented
an address signed by more than q thousand in-
prisoned French officers. Napoleon received it with
look OF mingled joy and sadness.
His Majesty then shook hands with each one Of
the persons present, his face being lighted with
a melancholy smile during the interchange Of
greeting.
PRISON ECHOES.
The French officers who are imprisoned at Cassel
next entered. They were headed by Generals Torren
the members of their suites.
MORNING FErE
All who were presented were invited to remain
for breakfast.
BAzAryE's "cALL.n
When the morning repast was concluded Marshal
Bazane attended by the officers ofhis stan "called'
on the Emperor. The Marshal renamed about half
an hour and then took his leave.
THE DAY AFTER NEW YEAR.
Next day, January 2, Napoleon was eneagel at
work in his study. He had received perfect Good
Of New Year sympathzing telegrams the words OF
the world.
POWERFUL FRIEND.
In the afternoon Count Monte, the commander of
Cassel, arrived at WnhelmshJhe and presented a
letter from "high personage' to his Majesty.
During the entire day the members Of the royal
retinue remained in grande te1aue, BassanO wearing
his official and court uniform the whole time.
LOOKING AFTER THE PRESS
The Prussian government has ordered the postal
authorities to refuse to receive subscriptions to the
are imprisoned In wihelmshJhe or other parts Of
Germany. King william has also prohibited the
circulation OF the journal In all the cafes and public
houses in Germany in consequence OF the personal
~ No yyh haa hnpn nph chpdh Inv ito
writer's
His Majesty the Emperor Of Germany does not
relish Napoleon's pamphlet account OF his (Napo-
leon's) "reminiscences Of a letter written for his
brother, Frederick william, by gentleman named
Arnstein of Berlin. and which created very con-
siderable amount Of excitement by its professed
revelations relative to alleged plot entertained
against the life OF Bonaparte by the French prisoners
In Germany.
Coun, Monte, the Cassel governor, takes this
matter seriously
Runners are again prevalent Of a coming early
visit OF Eugene to her imprisoned husband. Some
persons here believe that her Majesty is already en
route for wnhelmsh8he from England.
'sHAPPY NEW YEAR, AGAIN.
have just been informed OF the arrival at the
Castle of congratulatory teleg, ans from the Princess
Hohenzollern to Napoleon.
WARS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES BoNAPARTE SAYS.
During a moment OF brief conversation, few
days since, the Emperor sad:-"Every great war
inevitably produces demoralized soldiers This Is,
OF ITSELF perhaps very great injury to society at
large when applied TO standing armies for the rea-
son that after the conclusion of peace the soldiers
remain in their regiments subjected severe disci-
pline, and the spirit of awlessness is soon over
come 1t is otherwise with Prussia. Divesting
themselves of their military uniform the Prussian