The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-16
princess. He frequently visited Europe, and was

princess. He frequently visited Europe, and was
HIS FATHER The RULER or wURTEMBURd
and received from him handsome allowance. In
personal appearance he was said to be almost an
exact counterpart q the First Napoleon. He died
children, the present Colonel jerome Napoleon
BOnaparte, who Is probably destined to figure soon
Joseph Bonaparte, at present law student at
Harvard. Madame Bonaparte had early deter
mined uphold the claim OF her issue to all emOln
ments which would naturally accrue to him as
THE LEGAL BON OF JEROME,
brother of Napoleon l., and to refuse any over
claims. The Emperor, therefore, refused to have
Bonaparte that the Emperor had said that "he was
afraid to meet her face. to face because
AFRAID e he en might es rsentu ' Madame Bona.
parte tells this story herself with infinite
xes and al we print IN 70 % ner on Em a ts
divorce, pronounced the first marriage OF Jerome
Bonaparte legal, much to the displeasure OF the
death ofhi father, the late Jerome BOnaparte, OF
Baltimore, brought suit In France to obtain his
share Of his fathers estate and to be- declared MS
WurtemDurg. Without declaring his right clearly,
the Court decided the marriage with MISS Patter-
legal and the issue thereof entitled to bear the
name OF BOnaparte This decision was rendered
during the reign Of Napoleon III.
COLONEL JEROME NAPOLEON B0NAPARTE,
now living In Baltimore and the elder son OF this
Bonaparte graduated at West Point In 1852 with
high hon0rs. He remained but o short time In the
by 81
ing from his cousin, Louis then Emperor, the rank
Of Lieutenant. For his gallant conduct IN the
queen Of England, the order OF Megidea from the
Sultan OF Turkey, the Cross OF the Legion Of Honor
VSior rom Victor Emmanuel. Colonel Bonaparte
Is tail, distinguished looking man, with q mill
tary air, long, dark mustache, goatee, and hand
HE is OF VERY COMMANDING PRESENCE
and bears striking resemblance to the BOnaparte
Webster. Having refused TO break his marriage
engagement he angered his grandmother to such
degree that she immediately dislaherted him;
Joseph, who is now pursuing his studies at Har-
ward, and gives promises OF brilliant future.
Though eighty eight years OF age, Madame Bona
TRACES OF A ONCE woNDRoUs BEAUTY
Her complexion is still smooth and comparatively
fair while her peculiarly beautiful blue eyes are
as yet undimmed. Her nature is suspicious
and warped by her many INJURIES. Sne seems in
receives visitors in her room save her most init
mate acquaintance, and is always on the watch
for some fancied insult. For the past month she
said at any moment but on hearing the fact men-
toned by an attendant, she Strengthened herself
up IN bed and said emphatically, that
''sHE WOULDN'T DIE,
and that she intended to live until she was 100
years Old" From that time she began to improve
until within a day OF, 80, when she has grown
worse. She believes that she will yet live to see
her grandson on the throne Of France She had
probably because ' Of the fact that he re-
fused to allow her Q share In his uncle Jerome's
estate, to which, as his widow, she was legally en-
in her own right The present Jerome BOnaparte
was always great fayorite with her previous to
his e sne MADE snS me-
jOurn there she supplied him literally with money,
as it was always her ambition to have her grand
son live like the nobility. She has at all times
watched the political condition OF France with
great interest," and at times would talk freely OF
her ambition for her grandson and declare
HIS RIGHT TO THE THRONE
in case of the death Of the Emperor and Prince I'm
peria Colonel BOnaparte has steadily refraincd
France but it is said by his friends that he would
not be averse to receiving any distinction which
the French people might wish 70 confer upon him;
and in fact, that he still hopes for the restoration
OF the Empire and the elevation OF the BOnaparte
family to It's control. He is personally SO fond Of
the dead Emperor, the Empress and their son,
and was such a favorite with them. that no posi-
ton nimica to their interest, however compliment
tarily offered would be accepted by him. This fact
is so well known by his friends tnat they usually
look upon him as willing to accept
A co REGENCY WITH THE EMPRESS
here distinctly reassert that this is but the belief
Of his friends and not hts declaration. His grand
mother takes that view OF 1T very strongly; but in
consequence OF their personal estrangement has
probably no better ground for it than his friends.
Colonel BOnaparte Ia at this moment the Mend
Hest footing and pleasantest epstolary intercourse
with the various members OF his family in Europe
notably the Empress and Princess Mathilde-and IL
is much more than probable that the opinion Of
Colonel BOnaparte has been sought and will be fol-
lowed in the measures to be taken by his family in
consequence OF the death OF the Emperor ana that
in the events OF the future he will have cOntr0l-
ing part. He has all the qualities which endear .
ruler to the popular heart, being strikingly hand
some suave In his manners, brave and daring
soldier and possessed OF no ordinary intelligence
He is great favOrlte in France among those who
look for restoration Of the Empire. The death Of
gS ana on the recention of te news se he
trayed emotions which had long lain dormant. One
of her lady attendants
ASKED HER If SHE WAS SORRY.
mo-" said the madame, emphatically; "he
would not recognize my grandson, and don't care
on being asked what were her views on the po-
litical situation in France she evlnced no marked
interest," and merely said that, for herself she had
done all she could to secure her grandsons right
. full Inheritance, and that she could do more, as
she was nearly approaching her final end. She
declared the hope and belief that ne would at some
passion OF this remarkable wOman's life has been
to regain
studiously economical, though enormously rich
living In seclusiOn, that the greater wealth he lives
to inherit might add to his chances for the Crown
She often says that this money may be needed for
that purpose, and ii So here 1t all ls. She keeps it
easily realizabe, and could convert IL all into cash
She lives in the fourth or fifth story of a second
class boarding house, the corner OF S.. Paul and
Lexington streets, and has never, until very
recently, had any companion or nurse. She talks
constantly OF her
RELATIONS TO THE FRENCH EMPIRE,
and although she Is dspleased with her grandson
for what she terms 'injurng his own prospects for
the throne" by marrying an American lady, she
appears brighter and more cheerful since Ma
pOleons death than before and declares her strong
belief OF the success of her grandson to the throne
in the near future.
YESTERDAY sup coNvrRsED FREELY Upon THE sIr-
UATION IN FRANCE
and stated that her belief in agreat popular demon
stratiOn at the funeral OF NAPOLEON was strong.
"Thisu said she, "would snow That the BOnaparte
family were yet admired by their people, and that
the Empire would yet be re-estabshed with
Bonaparte at its head.
In order to find what views Colonel BoRaparte
might entertain about the succession to the French
throne the HERALD representative called at his