The Sun.
London, England, 1854-09-12 00:00:00

FRANCE.

THE EMPEROR'S VISIT TO BOULOGNE.
BOULOGNE, MONDAY.
A partial lull has succeeded the violent paroysms
of excitement into which Boulogne has for the last
week been thrown, in consequence of the visits of
so many kings and princes. That the recent visit
of Prince Albert has been productive of immense
good, in strengthening the good feeling which now
exists between France and England, cannot be
doubted. The great mass of the people speak in
terms of the highest praise of " le bel Prince Al-
bert," and wish devoutly to see the visit of his Royal
Highness followed by one from her Majesty.
The Emperor proceeds to-day (Monday) to visit
the camp at Equihen, some six miles to the south
of Boulogne. This camp differs from those at
Honvault and St. Omer, by having a large portion
of the men encamped beneath those small sack
tents, first introduced into the French army dur-
ing the campaigns in Algiers, and which we have on
more than one occasion fully described. The tents,
it may be remembered, are carried by the troops
on the march with the greatest facility, each man
carrying one-sixth part of the canvass of his tent,
which is rolled up and carried on tha top of his
knapsack. Each soldier also carries six wooden
pegs, and a stick, of about four feet in length, which
serves as the support for the roof of his tent when
about to encamp. The muskets may, in case of
emergency, be employed in the absence of the or-
dinary supports, but it is obvious that on active
service such an emiiloyment of the fire-arms con-
stantly would be attended with many incon-
veniences. The rapidity with which these tents
can be pitched or struck is marvellous, and we are
informed that upon some recent trials it was found
that ten minutes was sufficient to turn out the
men, and not only to strike the tents, but actually
to march away with the canvass town on their
back.
The horses ofPrince Albert have been put on board
this morning, and will leave Boulogne to-day. The
horse which, among the stud of the Prince, has at-
tracted the most notice here is the black charger
of her 'Majesty, so well known in England for its
beautiful action. In connection with this visit of
Prince Albert there are few things more remark-
able than the nature of the preparations which were
made by the Emperor's order for accommodating
his illustrious guest. The whole of the Hotel
Brighton was engaged, and in a marvellously short
space of time was converted into an establishment
having all the conveniences requisite for a small
imperial residence. Stables and coach-houses of the
most approved construction and well ventilated
were constructed of timber in fourteen days. Ac-
commodation was to be afforded for 102 horses of
the Emperor, and for 50 of the Prince and the
other guests. Of the 102 horses of the Emperor, 36
are riding, 36 carriage, and 30 for posting and
servants. Among the. riding horses are the six
selected chargers of the Emperor—all English
horses, which, for beauty, symmetry, and build
are probably unsurpassed in the world.
The harness rooms at the Imperial Hotel,
although hastily constructed, are perfect models of
neatness and order, and their contents must be of a
value something enormous. There are here the two
saddles, with their gorgeously gold embroidered
cloths, and the two bridles, with solid gold orna
ments, presented to the Emperor by the Sultan,
and valued at 250,000 francs. There is also a
wonderfully rich saddle, with cloth and bridle, pre-
sented to the Emperor by Abd-el-Kader. Round
the fore part of this bridle is an inscription, in
flowing Arab letters of solid gold, to the effect that
if it pleased Allah that the Emperor should be
borne to battle on the noble wearer of that bridle,
and should be obliged to fly—which Allah forbid
—the rider might always rely upon that noble
steed flying further and faster than any other horse,
and that no enemy would ever be able to overtake
him, for he was swift as the arrow and as fleet as
the wind.

- It is stated that there will be another sham fight
in the neighbourhood of Boulogne to-morrow or the
next day, when an opportunity will be afforded for
the great bulk of the inhabitants being present.
H►s Majesty leaves Boulogne in a few days to fetch
the Empress from Biarritz to Compeigne, whence
he will pay frequent visits to the various camps of
the army of the north.

It is generally rumoured that the Emperor is to
pay a visit to the King of the Belgians. Specula-
tions still continue rife on the subject of the hasty
visit and sudden departure of his Majesty the
King of the Belgians.

The Constitutionnel calls attention to the press-
ing necessity, owing to the high price of coals, of
developing the collieries of France. The existing
collieries (says this journal) now produce 5,000,00 U
of tons annually, but, by the application of capital,
the amount might be doubled iu a comparatively
short time, and thus the country would gain, not
only in prosperity, but in political and industrial
independence.

Tile Emperor followed by his staff went yester-
day morning on horsebdck to the camp of Hon-
vault, and was present at the mass of the army.
In the afternoon his Majesty rode to the camp of
Equihem.
The tll oniteur has the following from Biarritz,
10th :—" The Empress enjoys perfect health. At
mass, this morning, there was a great crowd, not
only in the church, but also in the road leading to
it. Her Majesty continues to receive marks of the
lively and respectful affection of the inhabitants."
General de Hartmann, aide-de-camp of the King
of Bavaria, has arrived to present the respects
of his Sovereign to the Emperor, and be present
at the manoeuvres of the camp at Boulogne. The
general is accompanied by his aide-de-camp, Lieut.
Weiss, Captain Count Ysembourg, and Captain
Baron de Tann.
The _Patric of yesterday evening apologises for
the accidental omission of Marshal St. Arnaud's
proclamation from its Sunday's impression. The
doubts of the genuineness of the document founded
upon that omission, therefore fall to the ground.
The marine authorities at Cherbourg
have re-
ceived orders to prepare for the reception of the
entire Baltic fleet by the beginning of next month.
Admiral Deschenes, at the head of 45 French ships
of war, and accompanied by 10 English vessels,
carrying
at C part of Baraguay d'Hilliers' army, will
anchor herbourg previous to the division of the
fleet between that port and Brest, which we have
already been informed will be made. The whole of
the army of the Baltic will be disembarked at Cher-
bourg, but whether to remain there till the next
campaign, or (as seems more probable) to be distri-
buted among differentgarrison3inland, is notknown
with certainty. The port will exhibit the magni-
ficent spectacle of a fleet of 55 ships with au army
of 36,000 men on board. It is confidently hoped
that the Emperor will pay Cherbourg a visit in
October, and personally congratulate both the fleet
and army upon the capture of Bomarsund.
A notice has beets published at Aix that the 1100
Russian prisoners to be quartered there will be
placed under the superintendence of a superior offi-
cer, two captains, and several non-commissioned
officers on the retired list, and old soldiers resident
in the Dordogne who may be desirous of employ-
ment in this service, are requested to send in their
applications. The Cherboure journals, however,
continue to affirm that 400 Of the prisoners are to
be brought there to work at the fortifications.
M. Billault, the ex-proicloat of the Corp; Legils.