The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1859-08-23 00:00:00

ENTRY OF THE ARMY or ITALY INTO PARIS.

Pants, August 14.
The army of Italy entered Paris to ;lee, the Emeeiror
at their head. Tho reception was most enthusiastic.
The sun-burnt soldiero in their worn out uniform,. ; the
Austrian colours and cannon; the French colour; in
tatters; above all the sight of the wounded—raised
piepular excitement to the highest pitch. The people
covered the troops with flowers said garlands. 'the
weather was superb. The Emperor was received with
acclamations, both by the army and people.
• Looking down the Boulevards, one observed a moving
dark mass of human beings, fnnged and kept in line by
military uniforms. From every window groups of
gaily dressed ladies were stretching out to catch • sight
of the head of the columns, awaited since eight o'clock
with so much anxiety. A more distinct murmur is
beard, the crowd below become more agitated—the
donee masses are on tip-toe. It is now drawing towards
eleven o'clock, and • squadron of the hundred guards
appear. Then from the streets a loud shout is heard
" Vice l'Empereur I" There is the hero of &Merino,
on a magnificent charger, surrounded by his staff
(General Fleury leading close at hand)—abowers of
bouquets are theown around the Emperor—the people
shout span and again, and from the windows of the
balconies wave thousands of handkerchiefie The
Emperor halts before tho windows from which I am
describing the scene around me (at the end of the Houle-
lards tea Italionnes) for nearly 10 minute*, during which
period he was enthusiastically cheered. When his
llejesty and staff moved on one deafening shout salutes
him, and we catch • sight of the wounded. A number
of men of various corps limping mid carrying DI their
hands glory-wreatha DOW approach; they are enthuei-
eetically salutel by the crowd, and received a shower of
bouquets. Then the main body of the army advance.
The infantry regiments, with their colours decorated
with bouquets, and each man's musket being capped with
towers or • green wreath. Thus, amid the shouts of
the people, the victorious army moved on to the beat of
the drum, or the measured music of the bands. It was
• seine of great animation and excitement.
In the carriage with Her Majesty was the Prince
Itnperial, who saluted the crowd that rose in the
presence of the Imperial party with juvenile grate.
Her Majesty was followed by the ladies of her suite in
Court carriages. The Prince, poor little fellow, mem'
to take more after his mother than his father, for he is
fair,elear complexioned,broadfeatured,andeurly-haired,
very different from those cherea.r plats which are the
characteristics of the Botiaparte, Her Majesty takes
her at in front, with the Prince Imperial standing
before her. The little Prince, dressed in the uniform of
the Grenadiers of the Guard, draws his sword, when,
preceded by the music and • detachment of Cent Gardes,
the Emperor gallops into the place, amid cries of " Vert
PEmperver," and followed by • brilliant staff. When
his Majesty had taken up his position in front of the
Imperial stand, the remainder of the Cent Garde. and a
detachment of the Guides, which if they be all that re-
main of that regiment, proves how terrible was the COD-
test. Then, in the post of honour at the head of the
column, came the wounded men of every regiment and
every arm, preceded by the chaplains. After them the
Gendarmerie and Charmers of the Guard; the eagle of
the latter was taken to the Emperor by one of the Cent
Garde.. Next Caine the Voltigeurs of the Guard,
whose music faced beneath the column, and played until
they had passed. The second regiment of N'oltigeure of
the Guards was halted, and the flag, blackened and torn,
was carried to the Emperor, who saluted it, not without
emotion. perhaps. The flag was not trooped past with
the regiment, but remained with the Emperor. The
third regiment of Voltigeurs received 'lair honours
for its deg. The same fate awaits the fourth regiment of
Voltigeurs of the Guard, and the eagle is lowered
before the Emperor. One of the drummers leads with a
string a poor half-shaved poodle, who went through the
campaign. Next comes • detachment of the Artillery of
the Guard, with 12 guns, decidedly not rifled; the
gunners are on foot. And now conies the &mares of
the Guard, preceded by • spaniel that carries a miniature
tricolour, and runs in front.
The march Imeted less time than had been anticipated,
owing to the goodness of the arrangements and the
rapid pace of the troops. The halts were remarkably
few and short, considering the tendency of the head of a
long column to detatch itself from the tail. By a
quarter past two the whole of the troops hail gene by—
in four hours instead of six, which their passage ha
been expected to occupy. The only mishaps were a
couple of showers ; the laid a very hewer enc. which
must have thoroughly Xoak.l the troops. There inust
leave been a great many very hoarse throats the next
morning, for the acclamation on the whole line of pas-
cage were altaimit unintenultte el. Particular regimen:et
and persons of coulee redoubled their tinere,-. The
Marshall., at the head of their miles, were all extremely
well rewired. A vivandiere. severely wounded, who
was taken by in a carriage, drew thunders of applause
from the crow.l. The cavalry lookisl extremely well. It
remanded of three brigades -Cile Of two regiments of
Cuirassiers, OHO of the Dragoon.; ,lc l'lmperatrioe, ant
a very fine re-intent eef Lancers ; and the third brigade.
which marched first. was comjeeel of the rhaeseurs ii
t 'bevel, all on grey hares. and 14 the well-known and
elegant regiment of Guides. Two or three regiments
belonging to the corps twee tit on Monday bad received
other destinations. IVA did not share the entlmeinstic
reception l'arie gave to this-is comrades. A g these
was the first regiment of the Foreign Legion, which I
covered itself with glory at Magenta. It went into
action 900 strong, and only 400 came out. It was then
hetet into quarters at Milan, and has now gone to Cor-
sica. The third Zentaves, whose charge at Palestro was
headed by King Victor Emmanuel, was also abeent from
yesterday's feetivel. It Was remarked that the EDIT.-
re rode considerably in front of his staff, " and the
pepuler belief ii that lie did so in order that, in PAC Of
any attempt on his life, others slimed not share his
danger." I believe noleely apprelienicel any such at-
tempt on the part of Frenchmen. The troops, and
especially those regiments which had seen him in the
midst of them at N sgenta and Solferino. cheered hint
heartily as they passed. When the wounded, who were
preceded by some of the chaplains of the army, paseei
before the Emperor, he advanced a few steps, removesl
his cocked hat, and saluted them. This was the signal
for much appleum• At three o'clock all WILK completely
over, the Emperor returned to the Tuileries, and the
vast crowd dispersed. A considerable portion of it had
been scattered by the rain, which cleared the roofs of
the houses most effectually, sending their adventurous
occupants (among WIIOOI were many well-dress-el
women) popping in through garret windows like rabbits
scared into their burrows. Fortunately the evening
proved fine : there was no wind, and the illumination
preepered. These were not general (many being re-
served for the next night), but were sufficiently nume-
rous and brilliant to produce a good effect. The crowd
was most orderly and good huuroureel, and there was
little apparent police. •
Another eye-witness writes —"it: would neither be
just nor generous to omit the really bright and plea-
sant sensations imparted during the ceremony. Among
these the aspect of the Fanprese must be recorded as
the moat memorable. Never was beauty beheld to
greater advantage than elli this occasion. Attired in
white, envelope! in clouds of rich lace, through which
her soft compktion was ooftened even more, she ap-
peared the moat perfect realieation of Imperial grace
and dignity which has ever been beheld. The taste
displayed by her costume was also matter of conside-
ration. No fantastical bonnet concealed her features
fr the admiring crowd; a long veil of Brussels
pint was thrown over her head, and the forehead
encircled with the Imperial diamond—the great tianci
diamond, which flashed and sparkled in the sun with
the rarest brilliancy. Her Majesty was accompanied
by the Prince Imperial in the uniform of the Grena-
diers of the Guard, and as in France there is always
a sympathy with the nursery, the Moniker itself User.
1.4 o(riel Empire Francais), loves to tell how
the Emperor, taking the little l'rince on the saddle
Is-fore him, the young hero drew his tiny sword, to
which the thunders of applause from the crowd and
the tears of the vetrans responded with sublime effect.
'elle .Ifoneletre, however, does not record the answer
esaute to this sudden demmedration by the little Prince,
but • lady who sat in the tribune immediately uppse
site intones me that, terrified by the sudden and un-
expected buret, the poor infant set up a most tremen-
-110111 howl—perhaps the only touch of nature in the
whets pageant."
The second oorpe-d'arniee, which, under Mac Mahon,
decided the battle of Magenta, and behaved so vali-
antly throughout the campaign, particularly at the
cheing fight of Solferino, did not exhibit an Austrian
flag—a curious instance that fortune does not always
award the spoils of victory to those who in reality
won them. The comesered standards were in street...-
seep lowered and presented to the Emperor. AUDI then
on:rendered into the custody of • Cent Garde in at-
tendattee on His Majesty. With the exception of one
—which appeared quite new, with the flaunting yellow,
guiltless of the stain of battle they were all ri.liled
and wiled, eloquent witneemes of how deadly was the
etruggle to retain pereession of them. The gime whieli
1.41" well the Bags APPeared mostly pieces of poeitien.
Seine were spiked. ethers indented and seamed w el,
French shot. Nonrated on timbers, painted yellow,
they were eseily recoenisable, and their appearance was
greeted with loud and ere'•••eimee
Tbe great event of the evening was the sumptnone
ban•otet given by the Emperor to the impeder officers
ef the army of Italy in 011 e of the new gallcries of the
leaner, ilia Salle de Etats. blue Euarereoe her belies of
honour, and the wives of some of the Generals were
meseet. The gen, ry was splendid illuminated with
several hundred lamps, plead on gilt ;Oilers. Dinner
WA, served at seven o'clock. During the repast some
neagnifieent music was performed. The "rehears of
the Imperial. Academy of Music was led by 11. Girard,
and the choir by M. l'ae-do-Loup, all muter the dinx•

tion of M. Asher. At the conclusion the Emperor
proposed the health of the army.

PARIS, Wed Mildly, Aug. 17.

The Masi:fur of this morning contains the following
luiperisl Decree :
A full and entire amnesty is granted to all persons
sentenced for political crimes and offences or those who
have been the objects of any measures taken for public
security. (Une amniatie pleine et entifre cat &condi a
toes Ica individas qui ont ete coadanines pour crimes et
delits politiques, ou qui out kte l'objet de mesares do
*Arita generale.)
The Mosireire further contains the following list et
nonainatbdia to the Renate :—Geheralli Renault, Forey,
Thirey, the Print* to M lloskowa, Admiral Trehouart,
Conde de lAbodoyere, Benin Paul de ltielieniont, and
Baron de Vincent.
The young Grand Duke of Tuscany arrived yesterday
at Paris. Ile has been received by the Emperor, who
invited him to reans.in for moue time at l'aris, in order
to await what events may tnunipire. The Emperor gave
him a very kind and gracious reception.
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PARTPI, Thursday Morning.
The Meni:cur of this morning publishes the follow.
ing :
All warnings which have been given to thenewspapers
in France and the colonies are to be considered non
-
issued.
The Minister of the Interior, in concert with his col-
leagues, the Ministers fur Foreign Affairs and Algeria
and the Colonies, tiu ordered the necessary measures to
be taken to insure the immediate execution of the full
and entire amnesty granted by the Emperor.
Their Imperial Majesties left yesterday for St. Sauveur
where they will sojourn till the sth of September, when
they proceed to Biarritz.
Nine !Hindered and twenty-two soldiers, sentenced for
various offences, have been either pardoned, or the krill
of their imprisonment has been commuted.