The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-11-20

tide and Queen Emma
The visits OF the sci0ns OF royal houses to Amer.
lea have been numerous Four who subsequently
became monarcns renamed In the United States for
some time-william w.. Louis Philippe, Jerome
Bonaparte and Louis Napoleon aud one who filed
two thrones lived many years IN elegant re sirement
IN New Jersey. Five years ago Queen Emma, OF the
Sandwich Islands, made q brief stay In this coun-
try. The two Princes who received the most en-.
thusiastc ovatons were the Prince de JoInvile and
the Prince or Wales. But there were others who
passed long periods here engaged In literary and
scientific pursuits. Early In the present century
the royal family OF Portugal sought refuge In Brazil
when Napoleon declared that the House of Bra
ganza could no longer reign, and founded On EN-.
pire still ruled BY one OF that family. Macmillan
came to Mexico only to meet a cruel death and
bloody grave. The American people have al
ways treated with respect the Princes
who by choice or Necessity have como
among them, and IN numerous Instances
received them with warm and sincere manifesto
lions OF good will. THIS they have done knowing
full well that the true method or estimating the
merits OF sovcreigns IS only by weighing the good
they accomplish for their people and for humanity
To cultivate friendly sentiments between their own
and foreign countries who send national represcn-
casons, and also 70 testify their appreciation OF
sympathy exhibited in trying days IN the Life OF tho
republic
VISITS INTERRUPTED.
After the battle OF Waterloo and the second abdi.
Gallon Of Napoleon the National Assembly decrccd
his dethronemcnt and required him to embark for
the United States. He fed to Rochefort with the
hope OF finding some vessel upon which he could es-
cape. There were friends st lett to the fallen En-
WIN n N N I.lar m IN ard ON
American ship; bat the vigilance OF the
British cruisers was too great, and find.
Ing no means OF leaving France he sur
rendered himself to Captain Maitland, OF the
Bellerophon. Lucien, his brother. also mado
IN attempt 10 come to The United states. He was
man OF different calibre from the other members OF
the family and disposed to accept any OF the crowns
offered for his acceptance. he retired to Italy and
purchased an estate at Canino on the borders OF
Tuscany. The Pope was warm friend OF Lucien's
and created him Prince or Canine. In 1910 he en-
barke0 on q vessel for New York, but was captured
BY British an-of-war ana placed IN semi coninc.
ment In one Of the royal castles In England. His
son afterwards settled In Of the western States
These the only two instances OF royal personages
being defeated IN their efforts t. visit this country
WILLIAM v.-HIs ATTEMPTED CAPTURE.
The first visit TO the U5itcd states madc by royal
parsonage was in the year 1892 The Revolutionary
York was held by the British and 1t to this CITY
that Prince william Iieary son OF George LII.
came as midshipmau on the lne-of-battc ship
Prince George This vessel formed one OF
the fleet sent out under Adm raj Digby to Join In q
last effort to subdus the struggling colonsts Prince
william WAS born In 1865: he assembled the throne
after the death OF George ~. william w., he
died In 1887 and succeeded by hs niece the pres
ent monarch Victoria Ia 1883 he was created
Duke OF Clarence, and Earl al Munster in Ireland.
At an carly age he expressed a preference for tho
naval profession, and was popularity known rs tho
"Saior King" his ARRIVAL in New York was looked
upon as an event or no small Importance. Though
only seventeen years oil. his presence hero ana
active participation In the against the Ameri-
cans was intended 10 show that even at that day
the advisers or George III. were determined to
carry on the struggle. plan was formed for the
capture Of Prince William bv Colonel Ogden OF the
First New Jersey regiment, and approved by Wash
lngton. IL came near beng successful. An
English historian thus refers to the service
OF tho young man:-"Amii the various means
that we're employed TO call forth the energy and
DARING Of the nation at that evcnrful period whom
tue connection or American colonies with the
mother country was at len1h destroyed, the en-
trance OF Prince william into the navy excited uni
versal admiration, and produced thcfollowin9 en-
comium from the Spanish Admiral, Langara:-
.'weil does Great Britain merit the empire OF the
sea when the humbiest stations In her navy are sup
nor ed by princes OF the blood" The Prince George
was stationed for q considerable time In New York,
but the
ROYAL MfDsHrPMAN
was aversc 10 remain In q place where he was likely
10 DC made prisoner. and. perhaps. held as most.
age. There were complaints oi The Ill treatment OF
American prisoners by the British on their vessels
In tho harbor, ana 10 Was understood that the fail
rire of one effort TO capture Prince Henry would not
satisfy the Continental soldiers. However, the
Prince was transferred 10 the fiigate warwick and
sent TO the West Indies where he saw much
service. Before sailing South his vessel visited
Boston, AMI 1ndlng in thai port several vessels
securely anchored he returned to Sandy HOOK.
Willie cruising in the West Indies he made the &C
Quaintancc OF Nelson, apj land tho foundation OF 0
long and Intimate friendship with that distinguished
commander. The Prince returned to England In
1885, and three years later returned to HALIFAX In
his own ship. lie passed years subsequently in
American waters. but did not visit the United States
q second time He was honored with the command
OF the feet thar accompanied Louis XVIII TO france
arer the battle Of Waterloo In 1871 the Duke
formed connection with Mrs Jordan. tho actress.
II lnsted twenty years and produced family OF ten
children, known a. the Fitzclarences.
THE DUKE OF KENT.
me father Of Queen Victoria, Edward Augustus,
Duke OF Kent passed through Boston towards the
aoso or the ast century his to Join mis- resi-
s,sut IN Canada He made very short stay, and
bat little notice was taken OF his presence lie
served under Sir Charles Gray IN On ATTACK
IN the French West Indies. where he wal
ao,,oad for gallant conduct and In compliment e
h,u, the name Of Fort Royal, Martinique, wa
changed 10 rort Edward. Soon after he was made
Governor OF Nova Scotia and appointed Com
manderin chef Of the BRUSH forces 10 ro or
.mnr,ra The island oi 81. John changed It's nan
IN Ills honor 10 Prince Edward IS and, which u SUI
re.a,ns the Duke OF Kent was third son OF Geors
iii anu was 4 man OF only ordinary capacity
Ioi'Js PHILIPPE AND HIS BROTHERS.
The VISIT OF Louis Philippe ana ms Lwp