The Sun.
London, England, 1867-06-08 00:00:00

Miscellaneous Foleign News.

(From Correspondents of the An;/10-American Times.)
PARIS, June 4 to 6.
For several days all Paris has been astir, celebrat-
ing the visit of Alexander 11., the third of Russia's
Czars who, at different periods, have made the jour-
ney from St. Petersburg to the capital of the French
empire. About a century and a half ago, Peter the
Great, the true founder of the Russian empire,
prompted by that spirit of investigation which was
one of the distinguishing traits of his character, de-

sired to see and study everything of importance in
a great city, then at the head of European civilisa-
tion, and passed several months in enjoying the hos-
pitalities extended him by the Regency. During
the reign of Louis XVIII. in 1815, 'Alexander I.
passed a short time in Paris, more for political pur-
poses, if I am not mistaken, than for recreation or
amusement. Alexander If., accompanied by two
of his sons, the Czarewitch and the Grand Duke
Vladimir, and a numerous suite, arrived last Satur-
day, and received an enthusiastic ovation, su-.:h as
perhaps was never before extended to a foreign
monarch in Paris. Without attempting a detailed
account of the official ceremonies observed, I will

state that an imperial deputation had been sent for-
ward by special train to meet his Majesty on the
frontier of France, and escort Lim to the railway
station in this city, where he was received by the
Emperor Napoleon, surrounded by his brillant staff.
The station was richly and beautifully decorated,
and filled to overflowing with ladies in elegant
toilettes, and notabilities in uniform from all
parts of Christendom. On alighting from the
railway car, the Czar extended both hands
to the Emperor, and then presented his sons. Na-
poleon cordially welcomed his Royal guests, and
after the customary salutations had been exchanged
and the presentations over, the party drove off in
the Imperial carriages amid the shouts and cheers
of the spectators. All along the Boulevards and
route, followed by the cortege, on the streets, in the
windows, on the roofs of the houses, and every-
where as far as could be seen, an immense crowd
had collected full of eager curiosity to see the Czar
of all the Russias. Myriads of Russian and French
flags decorated the windows ; bands of music played
the Russian national air. The glittering uniforms
of the lancers, with banners flying, and the gardes
forming the escort, gave additional animation to
the imposing spectacle, and altogether presented an
ensemble which, for a magnificent gala demonstra-
tion, beggars description. Since the funeral cere-
monies of the lamented Duke de Morny no such
mass of human beings has been seen in the streets
of Paris, and I doubt whether any other of the
Sovereigns coming to the Exhibition this year will
meet with such a reception as welcomed the Czar
on his triumphal transit through the Boulevards on
last Saturday. On arriving at the palace of the
Tuileries their Majesties alighted, and were received
by the Empress, accompanied by the grand officers
of the Crown and dignitaries of the Imperial house-
hold, at the foot of the grand staircase, and then
escorted to the saloon of the First Consul, where
presentations and compliments were exchanged a la
mode royale. The Empress Eugenie, dressed in a
handsome light blue silk robe and a magnificent
lace cloak,, welcomed the Royal party with that
charming grace and fascinating smile for which she
is celebrated in the world polite. A half hour or
more was passed at the Tuileries, and the Czar
and Grand Dukes were conducted to the Palace
of the Elysee by the Emperor, followed by the cor-
tege which had brought them through the city.
An incident occurred near me on the Boulevards,
which caused considerable merriment in the crowd.
After the circulation of all vehicles had been sup-
pressed along the route destined for the Imperial
cortge, and soon after the Emperor Napoleon had
passed on his way to the station, a funeral carriage
driven by a drunken coachman, got through the
masses by some means into the street, and being
unable to get off the forbidden ground on account
of the jam, the driver, with hat off, saluting right
and left, put whip to his horses and went at full
speed down the Boulevard, received with yells and
hisses by the multitude as he passed. The fellow
seemed to relish the fun, until the police interfered
and took him and the funeral equipage into custody.
Another incident, occurring later in the day, is thus
described by the Figaro :—" A funeral procession
was passing the corner of the Boulevard and Rue
St. Denis, just at the moment when the Imperial
carriages arrived at full trot. Prompted by a sen-
timent of respect for the dead, which everyone will
appreciate, the cortege of the two Emperors was
stopped, and the modest hearse permitted to con-
tinue its route. Two Sovereigns, who, in the twink-
ling of an eye could upset the world, rendered
homage to that mighty Potentate more powerful
than Emperors—Death."
The Czar and his suite have been installedintlie
Palace of the Elys6e, which had been previously
prepared, regardless of expense. Ills Mili ty will
occupy the apartments formerly used by the Em-
peror Napoleon. The Czarewitch is assigned to
those belonging to the Empress, and the Grand
Duke Vladimir those of the Prince Imperial. This
palace is well constructed and elegantly arranged.
It is the favourite property of Napoleon 111., and
it is said that he intends living there soon, in pre-
ference to the Tuileries, and making use of the
latter for all State ceremonies or official receptions.
Fetes, grand dinners, brilliant receptions, &c.,
have been succeeding each other rapidly since the
arrival of the Czar. Thus far he has made good
use of his time, scarcely allowing himself an hour
for repose. On Saturday night he went incognito
to the " Theatre des Varieties" to see the celebrated
piece "La Grande Duchesse de Gerolstein ; on
Sunday morning he attended high service at the
Greek church ; in the afternoon was present at the