The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-16


class boarding house, on the corner Of 81. Paul and
Lexington streets, and has never, until very
recently, had any CONF anton or nurse She talks
constantly OF her
RELATIONS TO THE FRENCH EMPIRE,
and although she is dispeased with her grandson
for what she terms 'inuring his own prospects Tor
the throne" by marrying an American lady, she
appears brighter and more cheerful since Ma
poeon's death than before, and declares her strong
belief OF the success Of her grandson to the throne
in the near future.
YESTERDAY SHE CoNvERsED FREELY UPON THE SIT
UATION IN FRANCE,
stration at the funeral OF NAPOLEON was strong.
'This,n said she "would snow That the BOnaparte
family were yet admired by their people, and that
the Empire would yet be re-established, with
Bonaparte at its head.
In order to find what views Colonel Bonaparte
throne the HERALD representative called at his
elegant residence on North Charles street 1.-THE
fashionable quarter Of the city, and was conducted
by lackey beautifully attired In drab cloth toys
ana scarlet waistcoat into
THE PRESENCE OF MRS. BONAPARTE
wife OF the Colonel and the granddaughter OF
Daniel Webster. She is remarkably progresses
ing lady, and was richly alfred In a heavy silk
morning robe. Her surroundings were elegant,
and the air OF her mansion was that OF quiet roy
atty. She received me pleasantly, and invited me
WHAT MRS. BoNAPARTE SAID.
''Can see the Colonel, madame ~ said ].
Mrs. BONAPARTE-He Is out, sir. What would
you have with himY
~ called for the HERALD 1 replied, Ito inquire
his views with regard to the present situation In
France"
She seemed pleased at this remark and re-
Piled,
~ am sure, sir, he would net give them"
"Well, madam" l remarked, ~ supposed as
mucn from what had heard but he would at least
saw whether he would consent to be drawn from
private into public life IL the French people should
desire and, too, he could afford me some interest
ing facts with regard to his family connections,
about which much has been falsely stated In the
newspapers"
ayes, sir great deal that Is false has been put
In the papers, she answered, "and Colonel Bona
parte viii be glad to see you II you will call
again."
/ thanked her for her kindness and babe her good
morning. As passed out the family carriage stood
before the door, and upon the panels the Bonaparte
coat OF arms shone In silver, showing that the
Colonel held his right to membership In that re-
markabe family.
INTERVIEW WITH COLONEL B0NAPARrE.
called yesterday on Colonel Bonaparte and was
well received. After some unimp0rtant remarks I
alluded to the death Of Napoleon ILL.,, following 1t
sis there now any chance, Colonel for the rcsto
ration OF the Empire BY regency Of the Empress
during the minority OF the Prince Imperal2"
1T IS very hard for me to answer that question
Being here at great distance from the scene Of
events In France, am not competent to express
an opinion, because have no evidence upon which
could base 1t.
THE FRENCH PEOPLE ARE 80 PICKLE
that any c0nJeccure or prediction could make
might Be falshed byeyents In q few days or weeks
hence, The death Of The Emperor was 80 sudden