The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-04-12

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A London paper of the times says =
Madame Bonaparte is petite figure, ele-
gantly formed, Of fair complexion, hazel
eyes, aud beautiful countenance, full Of
the most interesting expression"
A letter from Dover, May 81, 1906,
says :--"This day, at about half-past two
o'clock, the beautiful Madame jerome
Bonaparte received the visits of the most
conspicuous persons, both ladies and gen.
tlemen, at this place. Her style and be-
havior on this occasion displayed an unaf
feeted elegance and dignifed composure
which entirely confirmed the favorable i'm.
preston which on her frat landing was
Immediately made. She was dressed with
great simplicity and modesty. On her |
head she wore no ornament but her hair,
seeming to trust completely to that nature
which to her had been so bountiful. The
company remained a considerable time,
each appearing 10 vie in the offer of atten.
tions."
At Camberwcll, near Lonlon, July I,
1905, she gave birth to son, the late
jerome Napoleon Bouaparte. Jeromes
petition to the Emperor for recognition Of
his wife proving unayailing he yielded to
the imperial will, and on the 22d Of Au-
gust, 1907, married the Princes Frederick
Catherine, of Wurtemburg
Madade Bonaparte never saw her hus-
band again, except in casual meeting
many years after their separation. After
the downfall of Napoleon she visited Eu-
rope and encountered him, with his prin-
cess, in the gallery Of the Pitt palace in
Florence. On observing her Jerome start
ed aside and said to the princess, "That
lady is my former wife. He instantly
left the gallery, and the next morning de-
parted from Florence. Madame Bouaparte
soon after the birth of her child, jerome,
returned to Baltimore. Napoleon never
succeeded in inducing the Pope, Plus VII,
to declare Jerome's first marriage null and
void. To the poutiffs honor be 1t said, he
invariably refused such appeals 0fcourse
n new interest was thrown around Madame
Bonaparte when she once more returned
to her native city.
A halo of romance, poetry and suffering
was about her. Besides her strength OF
character, her wit, beauty and accomplish
ments would have graced any eircum-
stances or rank. She had the satisfaction
Of seeing her arch enemy, Napoleon, hurled
from his throne and imprisoned at St.
Helena. After his downfall she visited
Europe and remained there seven years.
She spent several years at Florence, where
occurred the accidental meeting with Je-
rome, above referred to. Her fascinating
manners, extraordinary beauty and roman
tic history made her admired and celebfa.
ted all over the continent.
Young Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte ac-
companied his mother to Europe, and was
placed at school in Geneva, where he re-
manned several years In 1921 be Joined
his mother 10 Italy, where most Of the
Bonaparte family were then residing, and
by whom he was afectionately received
In the spring Of 1923 he returned t.
America, aud in the next year entered Har,
Aard University, where he remained three
years. In November, 1929, he was mar
ried to Miss Susan May Williams, native
Of Baltimore, but descended of prominent
Massachusetts, family. On the 9TH Of
November, 1880, a son was born to Mr.
Bonaparte, and named Jerome Napoleon
J Another son, Charles Joseph, was born il
1852. The former, after spending on,
year at Harvard, entered West Point, JUL
], 1S4S, and graduated high in his clasl
in 1852. Mr.. Bonaparte and his son Wis
tied Paris in 1854, and Immediately upon
their arrival were invited to dine at St
Cloud by the Emperor Louis Napoleon.
When they entered che palace Mr. Bo
naparte received paper containing the
deliberate opinion ofleadingFrench officials
to the effect that jerome Bonaparte ought
to be considered legitimate child Of
France. Young Bonaparte having resign
cd his commission in the United States
army, was appointed sub-lieutenant in the
French army, and proceeded at once tC
the Crimea, where he distinguished him
self on several occasions. For his gallant
conduct he received Victoria medal from
the Queen Of England, decoration from
the Sultan of Turkey, and the Cross Of the
Legion of Honor from Napoleon III
For his services in the Italian campaign
ofl859 Victor Emanuel decorated him with
the Order of Military Valor. In the
Franco-Prussian war Col Bonaparte won
additional distinction. After the capture
of the Emperor at Sedan he escorted the
Empress through France, and returned to
Paris in time to take conspicuous part
in the memorable siege Of that city.
During the commune he escaped from
Paris just in time to save his life. At the
close of the war Col. Bonaparte returned
to this country and visited Baltimore. In
the summer Of 1871, at Newport, Rhode
Island, he married Caroline lie Roy Ap,
pleton, Mrs. Newbold EDGAR grand.
daughter Of Daniel Webster.
In the Summer Of 1870 his father, 10.
romo Napoleon Bonaparte, died in this
city, aged 65 years, leaving his large for
tune to his wife and two sons. Mr.. Bo-
naparte bore a striking likeness to his IN,
Gle the great Napoleon, having the same
massive head, regular features and as dark
eyes, He was gentleman Of refined
taste and culture His remains are bur
led at Loudon Park Cemetery, near Bal
timore city.
Jerome, the husband Of Madame Bona.
parte, lived until the period Of the fullest
splcndor Of the second empire, and al
though the Pope never legitimatizcd hi.
second marriage by granting a diyore,
from the first, his three children we're O
! priucely rank, and ono Of them visited III,
United States about the time Of tho out
break Of the late war, with his wife the
daughter Of the King Of Italy Re wal
treated with great consideration, but pait
no attention to the lawful wife, who lived
in soclusion in Baltimore. Madame Bo
napartc, although inheriting only a small
portion Of her fathers great wealth, be
came rich by successful Investments and
BY lifelong habits Of economy.
For years she lived at boarding houss
10 Baltimore, seeing very little company
She retained up to latO period Of her liz
the yivacity and vigor Of her intellect
though the remarkable beauty ofher youth
had long since disappeared. For fifty years
tits said, she kept a diary, in which she re-
corded her observations Of European aud
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