Year: 1871

have received most interesting telegraph let
ter from the HERALD special correspondent at
Wilhemsh0he, which proceed to forward to New
York by cable despatch, as follows.


The HERALD special writer dates at the castle
prison of his Majesty Napoleon the Third on the
Goth OF December. He says
THE WEATHER.
The most severe winter weather which has been
experienced during many years in this neghbor-
with the outdoor exercise and amusements OF
Napoleon considerably.


VISITORS AND MYSTERY
His Majesty is consoled, however, by the presence
OF NUMBER OF visitors The party at the castle
during the past week included Count Bouville, for
merly Prefect 0; Bordeaux. This gentleman has
been here Tor two days. He is accompanied by
certain mysterious person who Is said to be an
attache OF the English embassy In Berlin and also
by certain Mr. Frost Both of these personages
have had audience and very prolonged interviews
with the dethroned monarch OF France
Rumor attributes to Mr.. Frost the duty gof dis.
charging a secret mission. which has been confded
to him by the prussan government to Napoleon, In
which he stated the views OF Bismarck
and King William. relative to par
| liamentary convocatlon OF the French Legls-
| lative councils and the representative body OF
| Germany for the purpose It Is alleged, OF interna
tional debate toward settlement OF The war issues.
| and the completion OF peace.
OUTDOOR LIFE or THE Ex.RULER
Notwithstanding the prevalence OF the very
severe weather, to which refer, and the drift OF
heavy snow storm the Emperor goes out every day
for exercise, either on foot or rung in the saddle
or in carriage.


CHRISTMAS PRESENT FROM QUEEN AUGUSTA


AT Christmas several very handsome sleghs
arrived at the Castle from Berlin. The vehicles
were forwarded by special order OF her Majesty
Queen Augusta OF Prussia for the of the
Emperor. the Queen making special request that
he should accept them.


IMPERIAL THANKS.


After accepting OF the sleighs Napoleon requested
Herr Won Arteld, Chief OF the Royal Household OF
Prussia, TO forward his Acknowledgements OF pro-
lound thanks to the royal lady the Queen.


SKATING, NOT sLEIGHING.


The slelg.is have not been used by Napoleon yet


His ex-Majesty has enjoyed the amusement which
IS afforded by brisk and most excellent skating on
two different occasions just lately.


GOOD on THE ''RuNNERs.r


| can assure the readers OF the HERALD, from my
own personal observation Of his performance on the
Ice, that, although Bonaparte not quite equal to
Jack Hayes In agility and skill as skater he Is
still an admirable master OF the art, taking every
member OF large party who witnessed his efforts
by real surprise at their success.


BAzArNE's RELATIONS TO THE ROYAL EXILE.


Judging from the degree or cordiaty which was
evlnced by Napoleon towards Marshal Bazalne on
the occasion OF his first reception at wihelmshUle
1t was anticipated here that that officer would be
frequent visitor at the Castle subsequently.


Such has not been the case, however. Nor Is this
lack OF feeling or decrease OF friendship II may
call 1t SO, attributable in any way late joyous
increase the number Of the family OF the Marshal
and Nine. Bazalne by the birth of very fine boy,
the attractions of his own very snug quarters in
the vicinity OF whelmsh0he during the very severe
weather.


The truth and fact Is that only few tand these OF
u very ceremonious character) visits have been
made by the Marshal to the Emperor.


1t appears as If the confidence which Napoleon
had evidently accorded to and bestowed on Bazaine
at first, AFTER mis- surrender, has been, FOR some
cause or otaer, withdrawn.


WHY AND WHEREFORE


This change OF feeling and respect to and OF the
French soldier is, probably, due to the receipt OF
certain facts which have been communicated
TO his royal master through the Empress
Eugenie respecting aspirations which are said
to be entertained on the part of Bazaine, and the
knowledge OF which could not fall to displease the
emperor, even to place HIM on his guard with
respect to his consultation on grave subjects OF State
with this officer.


/ can say. however. on the authority OF language
taken from the Marshars own lips, that his con-
science is entirely clear OF any for such sus
pclon. The Marshal's course has been guided by
the strictest problty and loyalty He courts the
most complete examination and scrutiny both OF
his career and conduct.


'HIs HIGHNEsS' PHYSICIAN"


While employed in writing my despatch for the
HERALD l am informed OF the arrival OF Or. Con-
neau,tne Emperor's physician, at wfhelmsh6he.


II Is that the doctor has gone from the castle
and returned frequently since the moment when
Napoleon nrst entered 1t, but the advent OF
conner at the royal residence produces nutter OF
excitement.


The dreary hours OF the heightened winter even