The Sun.
London, England, 1855-09-15 00:00:00

LONDON, SATURDAY EVENING SEPTEMBEft 15, 1855,

PROCESSION OF THE EMPEROR IVAPO-
LEON TO _NOTRE DAME.

PARIS, Sept. 13.—The To Peurn, the hymn of
thanksgiving for the triumph of the allied at ides
in the_Crimea and the fall of Sebastopol, was cele-
hrated.with due pomp this day in the church of
Noire- Dame. Twelve o'clock was the hour at.
which the religious ceremony was to. nommence,
but a 9 o'clock the population of Paris was in
movement, and thronging to the streets through
which it was known the Imperial cortege Was to
pass on its way to the ancient Cathedral of No:re
Dame: At 10o'clock the troops, comprising the
army of Paris and the battalions of National Guard,
arrived on. the points which had been assigned io
them to farm a double line. The Rue de Rivoli
from the Rue des Pyramides to that of St. Martin,
the Rue St. Martin, the bridge of Notre D:une,
the Rue de hi Cite to the Rue de CottAtantine, the
Rue Constantine, the Rue d'Arcole, and the open

pace in front of Notre Dame, were occupied by
troops and National' Guards, and the ground not
occupied by them was filled with a compact, multi-
tude. The houses along the passage were dressed
out with the flags of the allied nations ; and the
windows, from the basement storey to the roof,
were alive with spectators. The time honoured
cathedral itself contained only within its sanctuary
the ornaments required for a fete which partook at
the saint) time of a. religious and military charac-
ter. On the four columns which support the first
gallery of the portico were displayed the shields of
France, England, Turkey, and PiedMOnt, and a
row of flags, with the colours of the four nations,
3itended along the base of the two towers, on
ach of which floated four green banners,
:enbroiderecl with gold bees. Again, on the
-ummit of the towers floated__ two large flags.
The square in front of die cathedral, the
Areets of Arcole, Constantine • and the Cite, ass
well as 'the bridge of Notre Dame, were covered
vith a fine sand,. presenting the appearance of a
carpet, for the cortege to pass over. An immense
crowd filled the approaches to the Tuileries and
the Place du Carrousel, where the troops who were
,0 escort the EMperor were drawn up. At twelve
,ieleck precisely, the Emperor and Prince Jerome
‘iitered the State carriage in the court of the
Tuileries. The procession paSsed under the
-riumplial arch of the Carrousel nearly in the fol-
owing order :—General Korte, who commands
the cavalry of the army of Paris ; the regiment of
he Guides, preceded by the sappers and the band;
-he Imperial household, on horseback; three
Court carriages, drawn by six horses, and contain-
vicr, the dignitaries of the Crown and the grand
,`facers of the Empire and of the Allied Powers.
mach of these carriages was attended by the Equer-
ies of the Imperial household. The Grand Equer-
-ies of the Emperor preceded the Imperial car-
riage. Then came the State carriage of the Empe-
ror, drawn by eight horses, magnificently capari-
,oned, and led by running footmen in State live-
-ies. The Emperor eccupied the right of the car-
Inge, and at his side was seated his uncle, Prince

Terome. His Majesty, as also the Prince Jerome,
,vore the uniform of lieutenant-general and the
rand cordon of the Legion of Honour. The mag-
lificent squadron of the Cent Gardas followed
.lose to the Imperial carriage, and the cortege-wai
••losed by a squadron of Cuirassiers of the Imperial
ward. The Emperor's departure from the Tuile-

-ies was announced by a salute of a hundred guns,
;he trumpets sounded, the drums beat to arms,
he flags were lo'wered as Napoleon passed, and
leclamations burst from the multitude, which
lew along the line. The great hell of Notre Dame

)ealed out. its notes of triumph, and announced the
,i(lings of a great solemnity to the population of
Paris. From every window hats and liandker-
;liiefs were waving as the cortege advanced slowly,

tnd it approached the ca.thedral of Notre auile
Amid a storm of acclamation from the multitude.
rime weather was beautiful ; the . heavens were
without a,clowl, and a warm, though not sultry
4ky, and a brilliant sun looked down uppn the
scene, to which it added life and spirit. The Ern-
neror and Prince Jerome, with head uncovered,
returned the salutes of the people, and it could
easily ba seen how happy they appeared at this
manifestation of national spirit.
The 'Emperor was .received at the entrance of
Notre Dame by the Archbishop and his clergy,
And conducted to the prie Dieu prepared for him

n front of the high

The interior of the Ca-

thedral was decorated nearly in the same style as
in the marriage of the Emperor. The pillars were
covered with crimson velvet embroidered with gold,
Anil drapery of the same material run alOng the
upper galleries, which were adorned at regular in-
tervals with golden eagles with extended wings.
Clusters of flags of the allied nations were sus-
pended it each column, and those mingled banners
adorned the galleftes and rose to the lofty roof of

the Church. --The choir was covered over-with the
lammes of France, England, Piedmont, and
Turkey, and glittered in the sunbeams which passed
Ihrough the Gothic windows.
The altar in the middle of the transept actually
appeared like a mass of carved gold, encircled by
hundreds of candelabra. The aisle and transept
were furnished with benches covered with velvet
for the officers of the Crown, the 'various consti-

tasted corps, and the representatives of foreign Go-
vernments. Among the most prominent as also
the most remarked were the Prussian and Austritm
Ambassadors. The diplomatic corps and- the
Ministers of -the Crown were to the right of the
Emperor, and on the lefts the Marshals of France,
the Grand Crosses of the Legion of Honour, the
members of the Institute, and other dignitaries and
high funtionaries. A certain number of ladies who
Irsd been specially invited were also present. The
side aisles, which were separa'ed from time central
one by wooden harriers, were left for the occupa-

tion of the public, who flied them at an early hour.
NW o'clock the church was nearly filled. At half-
Past 11 the Archbishop of Paris, with crozier and
mitre, :inlfollowed by the Chapter, proceeded to
the entrance, where a canopy had been erected,
and under which he awaited the Emperor's ap-
proach. The greateSt interest prevailed as the Am-
bassadors arrived. The personage, however, whose
presence was hailed with markthi welcome was ALd-

el.aader, who perhaps was the least astonished at
%ding himself in a Christian temple thanking
Heaven for tho triumphs of France.
At half-past 12 the drums beating to arms and
the shouts of the crowd gave note of the Emperor's
approach. Within the church every one rose; the
orchestra struck a triumphal march, and the troops
presented arms. The Emperor alighted from the
carriage, and after a few moments' conversation
with the Archbishop entered the building. The
Episcopal cross was borne at the head of the pro-
cession. The Emperor advanced to the altar alone,
bent on his knee, and remained in that position for
some minutes at the foot of the steps leading to it.
He then drew back, and bowing right and left seated
himself in the fauteuil, before which a praying desk
covered with crimson:velvet was placed.
The Te Deum was then chanted in the midst of

the deepest silence ; the Domine salvum fac Impe-
ratorem was repeated three times by the vocal and
instrumental performers. The Archbishop then
pronounced in the most solemn manner the pasto-
ral benediction, while all knelt, and none more
humbly than Abd-el-Kader .and the Arab chiefs by
whom he was attended. The Emir appeared quite
emaciated, and still in a state of suffering from his
late malady. The ceremony was over at 'lO minutes
past 1 o'clock ; the Emperor left the Church with
the same state as he entered it, and returned to the
Tuileries amid the same acclamations.
The Empress was not present at the ceremony,
but her ladies of honour attended, and were seated
near the Emperor. It appears that the vestments
worn by the Archbishop and the clergy on the
present occasion are the identical robes that were
presented by the Emperor Napoleon I. to the clergy
of the Cathedral at the baptism of the King of
Rome. The Belgian Minister did not attend the
Ts Deum,•and the ministers of some of the smaller
states of Germany were also absent.

EXTRAORDINARY SCENE. -On Thursday evening
there was a curious scene on Norwood-common. For
some days previous, there had been located in that
neighbourhood about 120 navvies, intended for the Cri-
mea. and as it was understood that they were to receive
their Gus ernment fit out on the following day (yester-
day), they assembled and commenced a Dutch fair for
their old clothing. Coats, waistcoats, trousers, hati.
-hoes, boots, and stockings, and even shirts, were dis.
posed of for what they would fetch, and many of the men
-calked off to their lodgings with nothing on but their
lrawers, to the astonishment of the assembled hundreds.
SOUTHAMPTON, Friday.— The excitement at &a 11...
ampton respecting the news from the Crimea still con-
i ties. The news agents there have had larger supplies
,f the London morning and evening papers every day
this week, and every one has been disposed of imme-
liately. The London papers are often at a considerable
premium owing to the excessive demand. The penny
..ewe room recently established there has many days
`his week never been once empty from morning until
night. The passengers and crews of the mail steamers
Great Western and Tagus heard of the fall of Seba-topol
in the Solent sea, where the vessels were boarded by the
L Southampton pilots.

PORTSMOUTH ROYAL S LILORS' HOME.

The fourth annual meeting of the subscribers and
friends-of this institution was held on Thursday; the Mayor
in the chair. The meete g, t :ou -11 not a lareed one, was
a highly influential.one. Seeerat of the hot-Otte!: magi,:
trates were present. From the adilreeses drei verel au
-
the report presented by the direct. ete, me extra rr ttt
following details 'of ihe operation's of the e,keellent iii.
Stitution. To show that the' Ilo•ne answers tee end f r
which it was designed, the sums depo,ited le the scut Is
of the superintendent fsr eeciirity are ins taeeed. Thi
first year" the •-amount was 6451. 10s. 31.,.hut this ha
gradually increased to 2,0411. 9s 9.3. and this veer i
• '
had reached 3,4111. 19s. 91ile This money,' the directer-
remarked, instead of being squaneered, was sent or take,
by the men to their relatives; aed ;he Home
blessings throughout the !erigth awl !wealth of the land.
causing comfort, and easing the p rates. The fol-
lowing is the number of hoarders, & :
1854. 1855.
Boarders
Casual meals
Casual beds
CSahelPuaylriat(kei meni'mtes.leepinet on mate 66 95
1.803
Reference was male to the pubic meetines which Intl`
been held at Brighten, Bath,and Ceeltentiam, with the
view of raising funds fer increasing the means of nee(i•n•
reAol
bdeartti,o nt,
oanhdi
his
gift,visitintly
,
of 3001.
towards the additions alteaily progress, and the pro-
mise to give 2091. rnere tf stsufficient sum could be raised
to render the house in Hanover-stre,t (pu'n'ts ed last
year) availa'le for the purposes of the institution. The
measure,: adopted to carry out these ohjecte were the:,
referred to, the result of which had been a considerable
add ti in to the funds, not certainly adtquate to the ob-
ject is se, w, but sufficient to justify the directer, in mak-
ing some additione by the eurchnee of atietiier nouse in
Hanover-street at ti,-1 cot of 451.. 'and tOey had utid-r
consideration also the rental of the house adjoining at a
long lease. Theadditions long sinceconteinpleted had also
been proceeded with. A range of a double set of dormito-
x.es had been built, the committee-room enlarged, and the
kitchen given to it more heielit, light, and spaere, When
this building is completed the establishment will contain
123 cabins and 63 open beds. But as the experience of last
year convince,' the directors that even this accommo-
dation would be quite insufficient on the return of the
Baltic fleet, steps had been taken to secure a stare in
Hawke-street, with te.e inten! ion of furnishiiig it with
cabins and b'-ds. Graterul r es: eine was made of the
handsome contributions made ly several friends of the
instituti 'Ti, It was eta ed that on the arrival of the trans-
port Perseverance at this port to be docked, awl the
crew net having a hulk to g ) te, the captain celled them
together, and asked them if they wonl I hike to go to the
Home, telling them lie would pay their expenses out of
their wages On the ship beng ready for sea, the cap-
fain called oh the superintendent and thanked him for
the care and attention the men had received, and said
that he had recommended Vie institution to the notice f
the company during the 28 days they had been there.
The company had forwarded a donati in of 25 guineas.
Sane rniscouceptions as to the institution were cor-
rected. Some had thought that the comforts afforded,
to men caused them to break their leave in order to
enjoy themselves ; but the officers of the house always
used their strongest efforts to induce the seamen to go
to their ships. Another misconception was, that it was
a local charity ; but this was not the case. S iilois
living in the locality did not require to see it ; it was
entirely intended fer those timing from a distance aeol
who bad not friends or relatives in the port. Therefore
it was that the Home was entitled to support from every
parish in the kingdom. The f se...A that the institution
had not met with, a liberal reepense in the manteacturi•
leg towns and the city of London, was attribirteble, to
an opinion that the work was one that properly belonged
to GoVernment. The directors ,ahl that, however this
might be, they certainly felt that increased aid was
wanted from Rome quarter. The subscription list was
3.8171. ; but the Admirelty grant was not ready suffi-
cient—the expenses being 725/. This was acceueted tor
be the fact, that, du ring the greater partof the summer, the
house was little used ; the fleet, being away, whilst rates
and taxes had still to be paid, the staff !wet np, respon-
sible servants retained, &c. The directors did nut how-
ever deepend, and read e erateful in-mti in of the gene-
rosity of Mr. and Mrs. Dixon, of Stanstead Park, who
had become yearly subscribers of 101. each. Mention
was male of 1,803 men havine peeferreil eleep7ng on the
floors of the Home in preference to going back to their.
old haunts,

VACANCIES, APPOIVTWEVTS„ IND PROMO-
TIONS' IN Tll7-07VITAIMICE.'‘

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Devonport Dockyard—Mr. Besley, chief clerk of this
dockyard, has been appointed, by Admir order, act.
ing storekeeper, in the place of the late nr. Dint, until'
the vacancy is filled up.
Ordnance Department—Captain H.
_W. Gordon has
.been appointed Ordnance storekeeper to the, army in the
Crimea.

The Commissariat—The office of Deputy-Assistant
Commissary in the Crimea is vacant by the death of Mr.
W. flayter, killed at Sebastopol.
Forest of Woohner—Threo commissioners are to be
appointed under the new Act for Dieforesting the Forest
of Woolmer, in Southampton, to ascertain the boundar!sß
and carry the act into execution. -One of the commis-
sioners is to be appointed by the Treasury, one by the
Enclo,:nre Commissioners, and one by the Chief Justice
of the Queen's Bench. A land-surveyor is to be ap-
pointed by the c nomissioners.
Customs. —M r. Thomas Costelow has been appointed
a clerk in the Examiner's-office in London. Mr. James
C. .Tame-; ha, been appoint d a c'erk for genera: business
in London. Mr. Jo.ieph Thrift has been appointed a
clerk in the Solicitor's-office in Londor. •

India —ATI% A. Bettington, of the Bombay Civil Ser-
vide, has been appointed Inspector of Prisons, and Lieut.
J. S. Trevor, of the. Engineers, Deputy Superintending
Engineer, Railway Department. Mr. T. Denman, the
Superintendent of Police at Singapore, has been ap-
pointed Assistant Resident and Sitting Magistrate at
Penang, in the room of Mr. Samuel Garling, who has
been permitted to retire on an annuity of 2501. per an-
num.—Civil Service Gazette.

LORD PALMIERSTOY AT MELBOURNE.

On We.dnesday evening it became generally known
in the town that Lord and Lady Palmeiston were ex-
pecerl on the following afternoon, and the inhabitants
•fet--rmined that his lordship's fiist visit to the place
ioce bis acres-ion t ) office should not be allowed to
Imes without ex:,r•--s,do•n Of
.their feelings. Accord-
ingly, Oh' ThurSd;ti afternoon, at. 3, o"eleck, the respect-
able inhabitants. tradesmen, and many of the working
atolfortited a prI)C,,S,i9II to go out,and
I.isdordship. The weather was very ipclement, the
raie continually des:vending in gentle streams, but it
tailed t 'cool tin- ardor of.his lordship's admirers. As
they passed along the streets many j ,lned the ranks, un-
til at length bun 'red. i=f 10, n, pnlatloo were mo‘ing
Alonz the K•:•gworth-r,ad. On reaching the outskirts ef
the town the lances;ion ba!ted, awl sll e. ea were intent,
g4.ng- upon the r0w,.1 whiob cr di-t tritihiil. At
length the carriage a„s eescriel. and the air cchled the,
spontaneous cheer which ascended from the people.
When his torlship'S carriage drew near the Cheerl
ing, became immense, Ac soon as it 11:,1 :11)0411i ed. Mr.
:Robinson explained, t) his lordship that the peenlOhad
come out to eive them a hearty welcome, and to congra-
tulate his bird-hip upon the success of his adminislra-
lion. His lordship and also Lady Palmerston warmly
acknowledged the kind feeling thus manifested by the
inhabitants, . and the procession, healed by the band,
;Led followed by.his lordship's carriage, passed through
the principal streets of tie t •wn. On arriving at. Mel-
bonroe Hall, a line was f.rtned on each side of the road,,
and the multitude cheered intensely as his lordship
passed along.
4 After .Lord Palmerston's arrival on Thursday even-
ing, a number of gentlemen waited uponhis lordship and
expressed the desire of the inhabitants to present an ad-
dress on the following morning. Lord Palmerton ac-
quiesced in their wishes, -and at 11 o'clock this day (Fri-
day) all the influential inhabitants and townspeople, pre-,
ceded by the band, waited upon his lordship at Pie hall,
and escorted him to the open space in front of Mr.
King's house, near to the ehurch. The noble lord was re-
ceived with loud cheering, as also was Lady Palmerston,
who, with Mrs. Briscoe, Mrs. Worthington, Miss
Briscoe, and other ladies, occupied seats in' two car•
riages. The Rev. Mr. Dean, G. H. 'Briscoe, Esq., W.
Worthington, Esq., F. Fox, Esq., and a large con-
course attended.
Mr. BRIGGS, jun., of King's Newton, after some ex-
cellent prefatory remarks, read the following address to
Lord Palmerston,-many passages of which were loudly
cheered : ,

"Address of the inhabitants of Melbourne to the
Right Hon. Viscount Palmerston, G.C.8., First Lord
of her Maj4sty's TreasurY, &c., &c.
"My Loid,—The inhabitants of Melbourne gladly
embrace the opportunity afforded them by the visit of
your lordship and Lady Palmerston to the respected
occupier of the mansion of her ladyship's ancestors,
to express the pleasure which they feel in the happy
•coincidence of the fall of Sebastopol with your lord-
ship's arrival, and to congratulate your lordship on
an event adding so much lustre to the ailminiAra-
tion of whicii your lordship is the head. When,
about two yo-ara ago, your lordship did Melbourne
`the te,nour of laying the first stone of its Athenaeum, the
world was in a state of peace, which wars soon succeeded
by-a war, bloody, disastrous, and at first dieconragieg
in its results. When, however, in course of time the
confidence of the Sovereign and the voice of the country
placed your lordship in the highest post which a British
subject can fill, a change came over the scene—energy
directed our couneils,-saccess attended our arms, and the
late glorious victory of the allie I armies in the Crimea
at once rewartlad the persevering valour of the besieg-
inglorce, and gave to your lordship's administration
prestige of glory and success. We trust that your 1.q.0.-
ship will loiig continue to fill your exalted office, and be
enable I by the blessing of Providence to conduct our
country through the dangers and sacrifices of war to a
safe and honourable peace, at once satisfactory to the
country, and tending to prevent the recurrence of war.
A peace which is not of the character we have described
will not., we feel sure, be satisfactory to your lordship,
any more than to the country ; and notwithstanding
• the arduous nature of your lorlship'e duti?s, and the
momentous reconsibility of a British Minister at this
cdsis, we feel the utmost confidence that under your
lordship's auspices all that enerzy and talent, guided by
vast experience, can do, will he done to bring the war to
a successful and glorious termination. That your lord-
ship and Lady Palmerston may have a long continuance
of health and happieess, and the highest honours
which a grateful Sovereign and people can bestow,is.t he
heartfelt and sincere wish of the inhabitants of Mel-
bourne." (Loud cheers.)

Lord PALMERSTON then rove and was received with
loud cheers. On behalf of Lady Palmerston and him-
self he begged to return their m sincere thanks for
the very kind reception they had given them, and also
for the address Mr: Briggi had had the goodness to
read. He could assure them that it always gave Lidy
Palmerston and himself the greatest pleasure to avail
themselves of any opportunity, such as that which had
presented itself, of re-visiting a place which, from many
cAsociations, must always be so dear to Lady P.; and
the pleasure was at that moment increased in the satis-
faction they both felt at the hospitable reception given
them by Mr. Briscoe, who now inhabits the ball.
(Cheers.y He was sure the inhabitants of Melbourne
must appreciate the kindness, the affability, and the
benevolent disposition of Mr. Briscoe ; and Lady Pal.
merston and himself were happy to know that so worthy
a gentleman resided amongst them. (Cheers.) Having
come here upon private business, and for onlv.one day's

interval fr.)in business of a public and therefore more
important nature, he was not prepared for Such a recep•
tion as that now given him, nor did he in the slightest
degree anticipate the expression, even then, of politica.
opinions. At the same time, passing events were of
such engrossing interest that he could not be surprised
that the inhabitants of Melbourne should avail them

selves of an opportunity to express those patriotic sen
timents which animated not only themselves but the
great body of the people of this noble country.
(Loud cheers.) It was true that the war was at
first encuotbered by great difficnlties: This .country
had for a great length of time been happily enjoying
the tranquillity and repose of pence ; ant! it w-u!d
easily be supposed that when SU !doily calkd up to
to send a large fl-et and an army to the other side of t,.e
globe, to eompete with an enemy fully prepared for any
emergency—an enemy who, in time of peace, had km-pt.
up a wa, department upon a most gigantic s-ale. and
had been incessant in his endeavour-. to meet any oppo-
sition to his schemes of ag.,Yraatlisement that might ari-e
—it might readily be supposed that marry difficul, ies
Would supervene, and ,much suffering and privation be
endured. (Hear.)' The last few months had, however, set
'all these matters right, and be was happy to say that the
last accounts showed that there never was an army in a
better physical condition, or more inspired by a noble and
gallant spirit, or more prepared for any and every einer-
gency that the course of events might give rise to.
(Cheers.) The other day he had the pleasure of seeing
an eminent medical man, and one of the staff of civilians
who had been stmt to the. Crimea to inspect the hos-
pitals, and examine into the physical condition of the
army. That eminent man stated that the hospitals
were in the most admirable condition—that, in fact,
they might almost be re4artled as a model for the hos-
pitals in London—that the troops enjoyed every com-
fort compatible with a military campaign, and were in
as good a condition as if they here in a peace establish-
ment at home. (Cheers.) Well (said his lord-hip) we have
now a great triumph.. (Cheers.) We have struck a heavy
blow at an enemy whose aggyessive'policy threatened the
whole world, and particularly the interests of this coun-
try. (Cheers.) . Sebastopol has succumbed to the valour
of the allies, and Right has thus far triumphed over
Wrong. (Loud cheers.) It cannot be expected that great
struggles can be carried on without great loss on both
sides. We have sustained great losses ; but it is a con-
solation to those who haVe lost relatives and friends in
this contest in support of liberty against despotism, that
' their names will be enrolled in the annals of fame, and
will be associated with the imperishable glories of their
oountry. (Much cheering.) But great as our losses
,re, lamentable as all feel them to be, we know that
,
the losses of the enemy are infinitely greater ;• and
hough the war has been undoubtedly attended with
losses and privations. on our part, if we give credit to the
information derived from various sources, we have the
alisfaction of knOwing that those, Josses and those pri
;at:ons are surpassed in magnitude by' those against
,chow we are patriotically contending. (Cheers.) And
now one word with regard to the future. Final success
alga attend our arms. (Cheers) Our -ecurity fer,that
: .'irises in the Undaunted valour of our troops and those
of our allies. (CUM.) WO We i flout* 00 il 940