The New York Herald Newspaper, November 10, 1870, Page 7

EC a tt ffould be a bold man who would venture to ‘assert that the Napoleonic dynasty is forever foreign to France. But a few weeks ago a mighty emperor, to-day a dethroned monarch nd a helpless prisoner, ’ ‘The Other Side ef the Story. One public sgold having spoken loudly, fiercely, viciously, the party dasdalled ig ex- pected, of course, to reply, So the World responds to the Z'iridune’s attack all about ‘elegraphic news and the Associated Press, and thoft and felony, and all that, ina terri ble passion of language. The T'ribune and the World, it appears, cannot agree upon the Point as to who steals the other’s despatchos— who “pads” them and who ‘‘dumps” them, and so forth, These are matters with which the public have very little concern, and we do not suppose they care a straw about it. If these papers have any soiled linen to wash they should hang it up in some retired quarter where it will not offend the public vision. If ‘they needs must pelt each other with de- moralized eggs they should not select the public highway for that kind of combat, but should withdraw into some quiet cerner and there hespatter themselves to their hearts’ content. The contest now going on between these two journals can only serve to make them ridiculous before the whole country and espe- cially the country press, The World threatens to tell tales out of school for the purpose of inflicting vengeance upon the Z’ridune by publishing the proceedings of a meeting of (the Associated Press, We fancy that the ‘more quiet the proceedings of the association are kept the better for these belligerent jour- nals. Now there is a very easy remedy for all this bother. Let special despatches to one paper, if used by another, be fairly credited to the journal to which they belong. That will settle the difficulty, As for ourselves, as one of the Associated Press, we are quite willing ‘to accede to such an arrangement. Probably pearly two-thirds of the special despatches used in common under the present rule are our property, They come from our corre- spondents, and we do not get them for nothing. We are ready to give credit to every paper for all their special despatches which we may use, provided that they do likewise for us. That is all we ask. As for the morning papers which ‘copy our special despatches—the interview of our correspondent with Chargarnier, for in- ‘Btance—one day behind, we care very little ‘whether they give us credit or not; or if they do the same with the important interview of ‘our correspondent with Napoleon, in our ‘columns te-day, we shall not grumble. How- ever, if the Zr ibune and the World are deter- mined to carry on this silly controversy, we suppose it must be because, now that the elec- fions are over, they have nothing more impor- fant to interest their readers with. For our ‘own part we renew the proposition, in which we are sure to have the concurrence of the public—that the embargo which now, by the xules of the association, exists on newspaper +. pnterprise be removed, leaving to each paper the right to obtain intelligence at its own ‘expense and for its own exclusive use. \ Napotkon’s Supposep Broapway Property turns out to be only chateaue en Hspagne, which other imaginations, not his own, have been raising for him. He assures the HERALD porrespondent that he has no such property, jHe might have added a wish that he had. ‘” Generar Cox’s Cass—ANn Avrnonizep Ver- pron.—The correspondence relative to the McGarrahan claims, which is supposed to jhave caused the resignation of Secretary Cox, ts published elsewhere in our paper this morning, as well as an authorized statement yegarding the other matters that are con- pected in popular opinion with the resigna- tion. It would appear from these that General Grant requested Secretary Cox te ‘withhold his signature from the land patents in the McGarrahan case in order that Con- ress might take action upon it, especially as Ka been the subject of deliberation under e previous administration. At this sugges- bs — General Cox appears to have become ery much nettled, and to bave threatened resignation unless he could do as he liked in 1@ matter, and, the President offering no bjection, his resignation was tendered and accepted. Tue Emperor's InpigNant DeNtAL oF IM- UTED Fraups.—The ex-Emperor of the rencb, in his long interview with the Hrrarp fporrespondent, expressed great indignation ‘against the Indépendance Belge and other journals which had charged him with having misappropriated the public funds and with aving conjured up the war in order to con- geal such malfeasance. ‘I'he strongest contra- diction of the story lay in the fact that the commission of such a breach of trust under the imperial government of France was utterly impossible, as not a single franc could be ex- teed without passing ander the sorutiny f the administration. Of course we believe frapoteon’s assertion, but yet are puzzled NAPOLEON. Special Interview with His Ma- jesty at Wilhelmshohe. ae How the Enipetor is Lodged, Waited On, Guarded and IM Apracted He Expounds His Vosition to the American People. “T Am Glad to See You, as I Am Always When I Meet Citizens of Your Great and Prosperous Country.” “TI Have Constantly Read for, Years Past the New York Herald.” “he Republic of America and Re- public of France Are as Different as White is from Black.” No Throne for the Prince Imperial “1 Love Him Too Well.” How the ttidbiioe Appears, Dresses and Speaks, TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. Special Visit to the Custle of Wilkelmstohe— The Journey and Arrival—At the Hotel and the Hotel Register—Who Have Been There Besides Eugenie—The Weather, Scenery and Prussian Guard—Reception by M. Pietri— Complimentary Remark to American Jour- uaiism—Bonaparte’s Patriotism and Ruin by the “‘Reds”?—4 Warning to King Wi!- liam—Bonaparte—"flow Ho Appeared aud What He Said—The Dethbronement and the Dynasty. Lonpon, Nov. 9, 1870. A special telegram from Wilhelmshohe, dated on the 6th inst., supplies a most interesting report of an interview which a correspondent of the HERALD has just had with his Majesty Napoleon III., ex- Emperor of l’rance, at his place of imprisonment. The Herat correspondent writes as follows:— In reply to my application for permission to visit Napoleon I received the following note:— Wi.aermsuone, Oct. 30, 1870. Sm—Your communication, with the documents which accompanied it, has been received. I shall return the latter to you here, whither, I presume, you intend to come, in which case I shall ac- quaint the Emperor of your desire, which cannot be realized unless you are present. Accept, &c., PIETRI, AT WILHELMSHOHE. Journeying in accordance with this note of per- mission I arrived at Wilhelmshohe on the 4th in- stant. It was night. The selection of accommo- dation was a regular ‘Hobson's choice.’’ There are only two buildings at the place. One of these is the Castle of Wilhelmshohe, with its appurte- nances; the other,a very spacious and comfort- able hotel, called the Schombardt House. ew days before to a depth The surrounding mountains beautiful appearance, and the the scenery attracted quite a Snow had fallen a of several inches. presented a really general aspect of number of visitors. Having enjoyed a comfortable rest during the night [rose from bed at anearly hour on the morning of the 51h instant and walked round to the Chateau Wilhelmshohe. THE GUARD. There were a dozen of military sentinels posted at the different portals of the building on guard duty in and around the house, and halfa company of soldiers in a temporary barrack near to the building. Ifound also a detachment of German artillery in charge of six gangs. ‘his latter is the same force which recently went through its drill maneeuvres in the presence of the ex-Emperor and received his commendations. The sentinels act merely as a guard of honor. VISITORS—WHO THEY ARE, No attraction less than the fact that the castle harbors and shelters the imperial prisoner could induce people to come from a distance to Wil- helmshohe. A number of strangers, however, hailing from afar and in the more immediate neighborhood, prompted by curiosity only, ar- rive at the place daily. These people are gene- rally and for the most part disappointed in the bout those more than princely largesses to iscarded mistres Bias Narotnoy’s C Coxremervovs Estimate oF THE ‘isa Press—The press of France occu- ies a very low position in the estimate of fe imperial captive at Wilhelmshéhe. As n as wholesome restrictions were removed and the freedom of the press permitted the portunity was seized by demagogues and jascrupulous politicians who openly reached disobedience to the laws, and who ere but too successful in perverting the inds of the people. Such is Napoleon’s ex- rience of a free press in France, Tux Onty Serious Riors during the elec- ns of yesterday are reported from Lake ity. "la. where all the republicans, ite and black, including the republican didates for Lieutenant Governor and the @gislature, were attacked by a band of unted men and driven out of town, five Yegroes being shot. There were no United States troops furnished to preserve order, ‘und the republican majority was greatly + seduced, owing to intimidation. THE Frexou RePusBLio cannot boast of wing friendly to the freedom of the press, for, ; esing to the statement of Louis Napoleon, te republican rulers there have suppressed a umber of journals which did not chime in ‘ith their fantastic ideas of republican senti- ‘hoa object of their journey. They hope to catch a glimpse of fallen majesty. Very few persons come on business of a special character. The names of a motley group of guests may be gathered any day from the last page of the regis- ter at my hotel. Of these I transcribe the follow- ing:—Viscount de Laferriere, France; General Fleury and suite, Paris; Dr. Thomas Evans, Presi- dent of American Ambulance Committee; Dr, Cohn Mels, Dresden, journalist; Prince Charles of Hannau; Robert de Clermont and lady, London; J.F.W. Whitbeck, M. D., New York; General the Marquis de Gallifet, Ems; George N. Fox, New York; Von Malenkrott, Sister of Mercy, Padesborn; Her Highness Princess Maria, of Baden; Duchess of Hamilton, England; Henry Benda, New York; Madame de Meyerbeer and daughter, Berlin; J. Mortimer, journalist, London ; Ducal Chamberlain Von Lem- pricht, of Hesse ; Countess Cowley (wife of the late British Ambassador in Paris); Rev. H. A, Winn, of Boston; Duchess of Monaco, Princess Murat and suite, London. EUGENIE’S Visit. The Empress Eugenie, whose visit to her hus- band had been strictly incognito, had taken her departare privately from the place. Her Majesty was accompanied by the Count du Clary. ‘M. PIBTRI—FIBST REOKPTION. My first step towards the accomplishment of an interview was made towards noon. 2x Was to see M. Pictri, at the Castle. Upon entering the re- ception room I was told that all visitors at. wil helmshohe had to be first announced by name to an officer of the royal household of his Majesty King William of Prussia, asa branch of this ser- vice, which has been ordered from Berlin for the duty, exercises all such functions in the castle near the person of Napoleon, It happened quite fortunately that the Prussian gentleman then serving was personally known to me. He expressed his willingness to further my objeu., and one of the many richly-liveried foot- men who stood arouc was ordered to apprise M, Pietri of my presence, 1 M. Pietri received me in the wing of the castle in which his business office is located. Having saluted [ fully explained to him the object of my present visit and errand. I dwelt on the advan- tages which would most likely accrue to Bona- parte himself from the Emperor’s\speaking freely tothe American people through the columns of the Heraxp, the leading newapaper organ of their country. M. Pivtri listened to my remarks with very polite attention. He remained slightly reserved in his manner, and was evidently engagtd for a moment in weighing my words in hia mind, a if (as ft appeared to me) to enable him to judge of their good faith. FRANCE’S RUIN—NAPOLEON’S PATRIOTISM. At length M. Pietri looked satisfied. He began to take up the conversation in a somewhat warmer manner, dwelling on the present ‘“de- plorable’ condition of France, and adding that, “so far ashe knew or was acquainted with the sentiments of the Emperor Napoleon, he would willingly cede bis throne to any government which would rule for the benefit of the country.” “Alast’! said M. Pietri, “none can be found possessing this quality. Ambitious generals, lawyers and political demagogues mislead the French people. Many of these thrust themselves forward to the notice of the public and promise to France what they never can fulfil in her behalf. They foist their own unripe utopian notions upon the credulous masses. The Emperor would not, could not argue with that clags of soi-disant states- men and their deluded partisans. Hence there was no manifesto, no act on his part. Her Ma- jesty the Empress was deeply grieved at the dis- astrous chaos into which France was plunged, and in the absence of which Prussia would have been less intent on the dismemberment of French torritory. Prussia, sir, shoyld not stretch the rope too tightly. She stould know and be fully. conscious that a forcible annexation of provinces inhabited by a hostile population will remain a source of constant danger to herself hereafter. Prussia’s present plea of depriving France for all time to come of the power of attacking her is completely untenable. How can she hope to subjugate entirely both the body and soul of the people? Must she not keep a relentless watch, with loaded and cocked revolver in hand, over those whom she has her- self driven to an attitude of deadly antagonism to herself? instant without having a fear that the wounded foe will spring at her throat?” Can she dare to look away for one At this point the eyes of the epeaker were gleaming fiercely, as he accompanied his words with energetic gestures; but he (Pietri) continued, after a very slight pause, thus: —‘‘Why, sir, should not the two natlons—France and Prussia—culti- vate a mutual friendship in a spirit of generosity conducing to their mutual happiness? Such, sir, Tassure you, is the fervent wish of kis Majesty the Emperor Napoleon, and you will hear it from his own lips if he consents to receive you. I will speak to his Majesty in your behalf, and shall soon bring you his answer. PRISON LIFE OF BONAPARTE. Taking leave of M. PietriI again visited the controller of the royal household. Here I gathered some information respecting the treat- ment which is extended to the imperial prisoner by order of King William. I proceed to state facts. Napoleon remains perfectly free in his everyday movements, in the choice of his companions and with regard to his correspondence both by mail and telegraph, hav- ing offices for both these services fitted up for his special use in the castle. When his Majesty first arrived at Wilhelmshohe his suite consisted of 108 persons, It was subse- quently reduced to fifty-nine, by his own express wish. The Emperor is at present surrounded by General Ney, Prince de la Moskowa, Adjutant General of his staff; General Castlenau, Count Reille, Viscount Pajol, Prince Murat, Com- mander Kepp and Count Lauriston, who are com- missioned as adjutants of the staff. The Srst equerries are Count Davillier and Counts Raim- beau and Francescini. M. Pietri is private secretary to his Majesty. His physicians are Dr. (Corvisard and Dr. Con- neau. Dr. Conneau is in London at present. There are forty servants employed in different modes of duty in the household. Count Raimbeau saved the Emperor’s life from assassination, and Count Reille delivered his Ma- jesty’s note of surrender to King William after Sedan. It is the very act of the Emperor’s personal surrender to the King, said my informant, which obliges the latter to treat his captive in a knightly Manner and royal style. ‘This explains the reason why there are over one hundred porsons of King William’s household from Berlin and Potsdam now employed to administer to the per- sonal comfort and wellbeing of Napoleon the Third. “It was only last Sunday, sir, when the Empress Eugénie arrived here wholly unannounced, and while the Count de Clary, who accompanied her Majesty, demanded to see the Emperor and was shown, 4s all applicants are, to my office, the Em- peror himself stepped out from the grand staircase and led the veiled lady into the castle. “The arrangement that all porsons have to be announced by me became absolutely necessary in @00e8s to the qaatic.”” NEW YORK HHRALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1870~T{?LE SHEET. Having concluded the conversation I returned to the hotel to await with patience the answer of Pietrl. I there met the correspondent of the St. Petersburg Journal, who was very downcast in mind because he was unable to obtain an audi- ence with M. Pictrl. Towards evening I received the following note:— Monsieur—Veuillez Je yous prie, venir demain matin a 9 heures me voir, J’aurais a vous donner une reponse, Croyez a mes sentiments distingues, F, PETRI. (Sm—I beg that you will como to see me to- morrow at niue o' felpok when I shall have an an- swer for ysu, Yours, &c., “ ¥F. PIETRI, Bunctuaily at the appointed hott T galled again at the ca! agtle and listened once mora to M. Piotri’s polite insinuations, to the effect that in- terviews of this description cannot be regarded by the Emperor as very advisable or very con- venient. ‘Nevertheless,’ continued M. Pietri, “in your case his Majesty the Emperor is willing to make an exception; so while I beg to remind you of our conversation yesterday I will now go and announce you.’’ THE APPROAOHES. T followed M. Pietri while he traversed a num- ber of stately halls and apartments which led to the central portion of the castle. Having entered the large hall of State, M. Pietri disappeared through a door at one end of it, Ho remained absent during a few minutes, then retarned and invited me to enter through the same door, while he retired, THE EMPEROR'S ROOM. To my surprise [ found myself in a very small apartment, so small, indeed, that a writing desk, which was placed in the centre of the room, op- posite the fire, appeared to take up almost the whole floor. VIS-A-VIS. I was face to face with the Emperor Napoleon the Third. RECEPTION. His Majesty rose from a chair near to the desk and welcomed me with a very polite bow. He motioned to me to be seated in a fauteuil placed close to his own, After I had taken the seat Napoleon said :—“I am glad to see you, sir, as I am always when I meet citizens of your great and prosperous country.’” The tone of extreme affability in which these few words were spoken caused mo to feel at home at once, so much so that I moved fully in n the cushions of the fauteuil and commenced not only a conversation con amore, but at tho same moment I could study out every word and shade of the appearance of my illustrious vis-a-vis. NAPOLEON'S APPBARANCE. All that you have already heard and read about Napoleon's failing health, pallid complexion, sunken eyes and decrepit condition in general, I found to be the veriest idle ‘“‘bosh.” The Em- peror is a stout, portly gentleman, setting forth all the indications of the enjoyment of robust health in his person. His hair shows @ very slight tinge of gray. He wears a fine mustache and goateo. His face has s ruddy color, His eyes, though small, appear to be smiling with good humor and benevolence. “He has liveliness and grace in every motion. Ijdeed, I may say that he presents an exceedingly handsome, pleasant exterior, which indicates an age rather of forty-two than sixty-two years, This is perfectly true of his ap- pearance as it impressed me during the interview. I saw such a discrepancy between the picture of the Emperor, as I had previously imagined from spurious reports what it might be, that it could have almost caused me to doubt whether this was really Napoleon the Third who was sitting oppo- site and within a few yards’ distance of me had I not been reassured by the surrounding objects near the writing desks, such as a miniature por- trait of the Empress ina golden frame, painted and engraved and set in diamonds, the monogram “L.N.” on the boxes, and the seals and rings which were either lying about or worn by his Majesty. NAPOLEON'S DRESS. Napoleon was dressed in a plain suit of citi- zen’s clothing, wearing on his breast the ribbon of the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor, THE CONYERSATION. First having expressed my acknowledgments of the great kindness displayed by his Majesty in receiving me at a time when he was so engrossed in other important affairs, I ventured to add that his granting an audionce to a correspondent of the great leading American journal, the HeraLp, was a tribute to the power and influence of the press in the United States. Eurrror Naro.eon—Yes; I have well known and constantly read for years past the New York Heratp. Certainly, all must admit that the press is a powerful institution, In France the press has worked much good, but also much injury. When I consented to its being freed entirely from the censorship it was seized by demagogues and unscrupulous politicians who openly preached disobedience to the laws; and they were but too successful in perverting the mind of the people. CorresronpEenT—Y our Majesty has been in the United States and may recollect that there news- papers are read by everybody and their contents thoroughly understood by all. The same intelli- gence does not prevail in France that is found in the United States. Would your Majesty ascribe tho terrible catastrophe now convulsing the coun- try to the press alone? Emperor Naroteon—No, not entirely, though to a great extent, especially in the southern de- partments of France. The seditious arguments advanced by the press, when in the hands of pre- tended reformers, easily inflamed the untutored minds of the people. CorresronpENt—I cannot conceal the fact, your Majesty, that the recent declaration of the repub- lio in Franco has had the effect of arousing the sympathy of the American people, who, perhaps, without closely investigating tho fitness of the nation for such a change, have hailed the new form of government as a step toward improve- ment in political life. Exrsror Naroteon—I suppose that Ameri- consequence of the vast number of persons who | cans would naturally sympathize with re- had been trying, under various pretexts, to gain | publican institutions; but all conditions ae Sbsots< ‘tely wanting in France. Those who boldly grasped | thé reigs of power have already discoy- ered thet n,'te? inability to establish such a goy- for which they blamed me must velled to do themselves, and The restraint im- nee, was the con- attacks on ade but fines while ernment. Tha it. they have been com, in a form still more obnoa. Posed upon the press, for insta. stant theme of most violent my government; but while I moderate use of the law, and punishment were rare, and preceded a mild system of avertissements, they have suppressed a number of journals because they did not chime in with their fantastic ideas of repub- fican sentiments, presupposing a vital interest of a majority of the people in what concerns the country, and a willingness to put their shoulder to the wheel, which does not exist in France. I can illustrate to you the utter political indifference which pervades the massea by the following inci- dent:—One of the representatives in the Department’ of the Jura, an officer of my army, a friend to me _ personally, and a stanch imperialist, who was at the same time wealthy and a citizen well known and highly esteemed in the community, died. At ‘ous. an election called to fill the vacancy another wealthy and well-known citizen, M. Grevy, was chosen almost unanimously, without even having been asked to make known his political convic- tions. It was afterwards discovered, to the great astonishment of his constituency, that he was Politically the antipode of his predecessor, and of course @ strong antagonist of my govern- ment. The good people never inquired what were his sentiments, nor did they care, They had been asked'to vote for him, and did so. That he should be an exponent, however, of their Political views never occurred to them. How could it, in the absence of real political intelli- gence? The republic of America and the repub- lic of France are as different as white is from black. Your country submits to the law. Public sentiment and public spirit, based upon general intelligence and morality, dictate the control of society. Are not your theatres in New York and Boston allowed to perform such plays as they deem fit? : Cogresronpent—Certainly they are. Empsror NaPoLeon—Suppose they should treat the public to performances of impure and offen- sive pieces, what would be the consequences? The press would denounce them. Nobody would go to see them. They would be condemned by the verdict of the public. But in France, just over the way, the greater the departure from morality and decorum the greater will be the crowd flocking to delightin it. It isno easy work to curb such an extravagant and depraved spirit in a country 80 often, unhappily, shaken by revolution, It re+ quires the utmost energy to buildup anything, any form of State government. CorresronpEnNt—Will your Majesty please en- lighten the American people as to the immediate causes of the catastrophe which dethroned your government? Eureron Napoigzon—I can only liken it to an earthquake, sir, produced by the combined action of hidden influences in the elements, the existence of which we are aware of, without being able to trace their sudden operations. My government has been almost too willing to listen to the clamors of those who, times bona fide, how to country. some- imagined they knew best promote the of the I thus consented to the removal of the last existing check to the right of free as- semblages of people. As soonas I had done so the privilege was abused to an unlimited extent. Public meetings no longer discussed political or social questions in a cool and dignified manner, but at once became tumultuous in the highest de- gree, and during the whole year “assassination,” “poisoning,” “rebellion” and all the most abomi- nable doctrines were openly preached to the masses and urged upon them as the best and only means of saving the country. CorresPonpent—Indeed, such a condition of affairs does not augur stability for a republican government. The views of your Majesty, who is such an able judge, will deeply interest the American people. welfare Emrsror Naroteon—I know them to be a frank-hearted, generous nation, and I cannot believe they approve of the slanderous ac- cusations now preferred against me. Haye you read the vile statement published in the Independance Belge and in other journals, to the effect that I had appropriated the public funds, aud conjured up war to conceal such illegal trans- actions? I wish to state emphatically that the commission of such a breach of trust under my government in France, even if desired, is an utter impossibility. Not a single franc is expended without severe checks on the part of the administration. This fact is well known to every intelligent person in France. I could hardly attempt to contradict all these vile calumnies, though I have denied a few of them. In order to show that by far the largest part of my own civil list has been expended by me for the benefit of the public institutions of the country you may have seen the statement which was published by my order and signed Monsieur Thelin, my trea- surer. It contradicts the unfounded assertion of a certain M. Pol. CorrssPoNDENT—I have, your Majesty, and would say certainly that no blame or reproach can attach under aay circumstances to a chief magistrate for having saved as much money a3 he honestly can during his term of office. Such recriminations are considered in America unwor- thy the notice of respectable people. Emperor Napoteox—I have some property in Italy which was left to me by my father. My wife has a private dowry and her jewelry, With these exceptions we have nothing. CorresronvENT—Y our Majesty having broached the topic, will you please say how it is about the story that you have 23,000,000 franca’ worth of property in Broadway, New York? Empgnor NaroLeon—I have no property there of any kind or description. The story is un- founded—as unfounded as aro all the rest. q Ne, the press is tsgmlog are not confined to this point. ‘Treason is charged, and, strange to eay, French soldiers, prisoners {in Germany, utter the samo words, Their answer to the questions asked them is, “Nous sommes traht Emrenon Naronron—Poor men! It is their mistaken pride and ambition, They are naturally loth to acknowledge or even belleye that they have been conquered, Connesroxpenr—But, your Majesty, is your- self are reported to have said op one occasion of ar, Vem#e 00 the Meld of battle, “Je suis trai!” Purr Navoron-—-I did not. It is a pure | invention, ling? °° Many others, What I may have said, and what ma.'Y Members of the government ‘We deceived oursefves* to the strengtl of our own army as well as that of tad Prusgiyns."’ As for myself, basing my opinionupon personal con- vietion, T havé@ often cautioned my M\nlsters against erroneous estimates. I well recollect, how often Marshal Niel poiated to drawers in his desk and told me, with comfidsat mien, that the vy was completely organized and equipped ready for every operation. It was no less the case with Marshal Lébouf. {twas probably no fault of their hearts), but of their heads, that they would not) Kieten to” me when F told them that we could mot compete with Prussia’s military’ astablishment; that our effective strength, as coniyared to hers, was’ in- sufficient. This was the daception, the fault: of which must be shared more4pr\less by all of us,- and which has led to tho most\edisastrous results. We were to have had ready \ fer service at @ moment's notice 200,000 reserves: Whon they were needed, however, not moré tha) one half the number were at hand, and thesovonly after a de- lay of weeks. Thus the Pruasians:got *“‘ahead” of us,as you would say. Notwithstandig all this the bravery of our troops obliged tham to ase double numbers of men, &c4 to gninwiasy vic- tories. What Is the feeling in Rerlin? Corrusronpgnt—Peace is the general¢desire of the people. Peace by all meayis. Emrgszor Naro.gon—France, f0, needa peace. But the conditions imposed by 4Count Bismarok are too exacting, extreme, sir, What govern- ment in Franco could accept them and at the same time maintain itself against; the outraged people? France cannot endure so i ep o humilia- tion. Conngsronpgent—As to the sisi wt in Borlin, the people have been so worked up on by the official press that it may be regarded: as an im- possibility for even Bismarck to low2r hia de- mand for territorial annexation on tho largest scale. Emregnor (with deep emotion. )—Branos) cannst bear this! Conresrospent.—Considering that your Ma- jesty may be recalled to the throne, and A*rance may yet become prosperous, though losing \@ por- tion of her territory, why should your Ma jesty commit yourself on a question of this charactor? Emerror Napo.eon (musingly.)—You maly be right. At this moment the Emperor, who had beer all cheerfulness previously, sighed for the first time. CornxesronpENT—Will your Majesty have the goodness to explain why the provisional governs ment 80 obstinately refuses to hold an election for Representatives in the Constituent Assembly ? EureRoOR—In my opinion because it is afraid of the reds, CorresronpentT—Should they not have just as much reagon to apprehend that a large number of Bonapartists may be returned? Emrgror—I do not think so. The discordant elements of socialism, communnism and an- archy have spread terror throughout the country and gotten the upper hand, and it is very difficult to contend with such utopian and seductive influ- said, was, probably, as ences. CorresronpENtT—I am pleased to see evidences of your Majesty's bodily health and strength. But does your Majesty fecl mentally strong enough to resume the reins of government in case CONTINUED om TENTH PAGE Auction Sale of 6 CENTRAL PARK LOTS, FIFTY NINTH STREKT, M ADISON A VENUE, EIGHTH AVENUE and Adjotning Streets, THIRTY-NINE CENTRAL PARK FRONTS, Several Parcels, having FRONTS OF OVER 20 FEET At Auction, A. H. MULLER, P. R. 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Busy Week.—There Has Been an Un i My ine increased demand for KNOX’S splendid Hate since Tuesday, cousequent npon the settlement of election and s good many now appear o n the promenade in ai fhe Tustre of new head. jgear. | But nos is equal tate ee, ¢asion, and all who sore re, 312 a Broadway, ‘corner of Fulton atreet, will anleachingy Clean a and iS Dy cae sees | rondwa! 3 PASetaten ereousl Goats, Pouts, i Drea Svawis, Sackey Feathers, Laces, Gloves, £c., beautifully clea Rachelor'a Hake ye=The a the ri @ onl ; harmless, Bes, Deous, acory 18 pate street. . ratte Diabet Dit weeule a Senteay Doma a ae Water ts Every Gennine hag na Bag Congress Wate bas SS rae tue glass. Sees G Pens, FOLBY'S fine Gold Pens and Pencil Factory and Salesrooms, ie Brondwar, Pomme veh Races