The Sun.
London, England, 1867-07-03 00:00:00

CORRESPONDENCE FROM PARIS.

(FP.051 OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
PARIS, Tuesday Evening.
The ceremonial yesterday was truly magnificent.
As a spectacle it was gorgeous and splendid, and as
a tribute to art, taste, and industry, it will hold a
high rank in the records of Time. The spectacle
outside was imposing. There were military, and
many carriages with six horses, containing the
illustrious personages and their suites. The carriages
containing the Princess Clotilde and the Princess
,'Lathilde were followed by the Emperor's carriage
drawn by eight horses. This carriage contained
the Emperor and Empress, the Imperial Prince,
and the Prince Napoleon. The Sultan's cortege
ncluded several carriages, drawn by eight horses ;
the Imperial carriage was drawn by eight horses.
It contained the Sultan, the Prince heir, Abdul-
Ahmed Effendi, and Youssouf Izzredin Effendi.
The Emperor and Empress were cheered by
thousand of voices, and on entering the Palace the
building resounded with acclamations. The
Emperor, on being seated, had, at his right, the
Sultan, the Prince of Wales, the Prince of Orange,
the Prince of Saxony, the Prince Imperial, the
Grand Duchess Marie, the Duke d'Aoste, the Duke
of Cambridge, the Princess Mathilde, the Prince de
Teck. To the left of his Majesty were the Em-
press, the Prince of Prussia, the Princess of Saxony,
Prince Humbert, the sons and nephew of the Sultan,
the Princess Clotilde, the Duchess d'Aoste, Duke
de Leuchtenberg, Prince Napoleon, Prince Hermann
of Saxony, and Abul Hamed. Behind their Ma-
jesties were the members of the Bonaparte family,
and other illustrious personages.
M. Rouher read a report relative to the Exhibi-
tion, which gave a very interesting account of its
progress and position. The report stated that the
Jury had awarded 64 grand prizes, 883 gold medals,
3,653 silver medals, 6,565 bronze medals, and 5,801
" honourable mentions." The arrangements for the
presentation of the prizes were excellent. A touch-
ing incident occurred. The presentation of the
gold medal to the Emperor seemed in the excitement
to have been forgotten. It was to have been offered
by one of the Ministers, but by a sudden and happy
inspiration the Imperial Prince stepped forward,
and gracefully and affectionately gave it to his
father.

As to the building itself, it was most tastefully
and beautifully ornamented. Velvet, and gold, and
flags, and trophies completed a spectacle of rich-
ness and magnificence. The brilliant and varied
costumes of course added materially to the splen-
dour of the scene. There were three thrones in the
centre, for the Emperor, Empress, and the Sultan,
and many beautifully gilt arm-chairs for distin-
guished persons.

Not the least interesting adjunct of the spectacle
was the presence of some 300 or 400 young girls
among the chorus singers, dressed in white, and
wearing blue sashes. Of course the members of the
Senate and the Diplomatic Body were present. The
Lord Mayor of London, and the Aldermen and
Sheriffs in their official crimson robes, had special
places assigned to them, and, although all the cos-
tumes of the world were to be seen, these English
magnates were the persons Who were well observed
by the spectators.
The Empress was dressed in white satin, and
wore a glittering Imperial diadem. A white veil
flowed gracefully behind her head. her Majesty
had also a costly diamond necklace, and has per-
haps never appeared to more advantage or in better
health and spirits. The Ladies of the Household
were in full dress.

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The spectators to the number of some 18,000 had
not all left the Palace at half-past six o'clock.
When the prizes had been distributed, the per-
sons who had been promoted to superior ranks in
the Legion of Honour were called.
The Moniteur of to-day contains degrees pro-
moting M. Le Play to the well deserved rank of
Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour ;M. Conti,
President of Class 93, to the same rank ; and also
M. Devinck, President of the Commission of En-

couragement for Workmen. Many other persons
are also promoted to the rank.
Rossini's Hydn was executed as soon as their
Majesties entered. It seems to be considered rather
a mediocre affair. When the distribution of the
prizes was finished the Emperor, Empress, and the
Sultan walked round the nave, accompanied by the
Prince, stopping at the sections of the different
countries. At each section the members of the
foreign Commissions designated by M. Le Play, the
Commissary-General of the Commission, were
presented by him to their Majesties. During the
passage of the Imperial procession national
airs were executed, and elicited acclamations
from the members of the various countries.
On the departure of their Majesties, the
cortege of the Sultan preceded that of the Em-
peror and Empress. Before leaving the Palace the
Emperor requested the Minister of State to express
his great satisfaction to the Imperial Commission.
Among the objects which excited admiration
during the spectacle were the trophies of the ten
sections which ornamented the centre of the nave.
Never were seen such magnificent or such varied
uniforms. What embroidery, what crosses, what
cordons ; and then your eyes were attracted by
many illustrious Hungarians in their proud and
superb costume, and Arabs, Turks, Egyptians, and
all the countries of the world indeed, including last,
but not least, English uniforms and the superb
toilettes of the ladies.

Among the prizes awarded was a gold medal to
the Prince of Prussia for his model of convenient
and cheap lodgings for the workman of Berlin.
The Abbe Serchi, the Director of the Observatory
of Rome, was presented with a medal, and he was
greeted with cheers as ho went up the steps to re-
ceive it.

The whole of the beautiful array of troops, who
added materially to the beauty of the procession,
were commanded by Marshal Canrobert. The
Emperor wore the uniform of a general officer, and
had the order of the Legion of Honour on his
breast. So had the Sultan of Turkey. Six grand
crosses of the Legion of Honour were distributed
among the foreign juries. The number of pro-
motions and appointments to the order is no less
than 400.

The banners of the ten groups were these :-
Ist group, Fine arts, opal coloured banner. 2d
group, Materials of liberal art, violet banner. 3d
group, Mobilier, blue banner. 4th group, Clothing,
light green banner. sth group, Original materials,
yellow banner. Gth group, Aliments and beverages,
red banner. Bth group, Agriculture, garnet coloured
banner. 9th group, Horticulture, dark green ban-
ner. 10th group, Social harmony, striped banner,
with the shades of the other banners. In these
groups all the articles at the Exhibition are
included.
The Independance Beige, a Brussels paper, pub-
lishes a despatch from Vienna, which states that
the Emperor Maximilian was shot by order of
Juarez on the 19th of June.
The Journal de Beaune mentions a case of death
from excessive joy. Au old woman, who had re-
sided in excessive poverty in that town for some
years, received the news that her son had sent her
a large sum of money, and that he intended to allow
her an annual pension. The good news so affected
her that she fainted, and became so ill that she ex-
pired in the course of the evening.
The Journal des Debuts hints that there is some-
thing political in the visit of the Sultan to Paris.
It says, " At all events it would be difficult not to
attach peculiar importance to the visit of a monarch
who is not only the arbiter of an empire of 38
millions of men, but is also head of a religion which
has 200 millions of adherents. Of all the European
and Christian States France is the first to have the
honour of a visit, and that is justice, for of all the
States, France was the first to form alliances with
the Sultan, and to conclude with them treaties of
commerce and friendship, thus giving the example
of a policy divested of religious prejudice. It is
France who has the most contributed to open to
modern Turkey the access to the councils of Eur pe."
Last night there was a storm of thunder an 1
lightning, which, however, was not very violent or
of long continuance. To-day the weather has been
Insettled, with violent wind and occasional heavy

showers.
It was announced that the Exhibition would be
free yesterday. This was not the case, but the pay-
ment of the franc did not deter visitors, for in spite
of the thousands who went to see the processions or
to visit the Palace of Industry the Exhibition was
as crowded as usual. The ingenious and very use-
ful invention of M. Kellmer, the eminent carriage
manufacturer, for opening a carriage door without
the necessity of putting down the window as at pre-
sent, is now to be seen at the Exhibition, and all
go to look at it. M. Kellner has obtained a patent
for it. In case of danger, for instance when a horse
takes fright, this mechanism would be of the
utmost importance, as the door of the carriage
can be opened in a second, and thus enable a per-
son to get out and avoid danger. A notice indicates
that this apparatus is distinguished for " solidity
and simplicity." It certainly possesses these great
requisites. The carriage exhibited, which has been
pronounced to be the most beautiful in the world,
has been inspected and admired by all the illustrious
personages who have come recently to Paris. It
will be sure to find a purchaser.
The Moniteur of this evening states that in con-
sequence of the eminent services rendered by Prince
Gortschakoff, the Emperor Alexander, on the
anniversary of the 50th year of the Prince's diploma-
tic career, has deigned to write to him an autograph
letter, informing him that he had just raised him
to the dignity of Chancellor of the Empire for
Foreign Affairs.
M. Lightenvolt, Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plenipotentiary of his Majesty the King
of the Belgians, was yesterday received by the
Emperor to remit to his Majesty the letters which
put an end to his mission.
There is to be another grand spectacle to-morrow
a review in the Champs Elysees. ,

GRAND REVIEW IN HYDE-PARK.-A. HINT IN
TlNlE.—Provido yourself with a good field-glass. At
CALLAGIIAN's, in New Bond-street, at the corner of Con-
duit-street, you may select from the largest stock in
London, in every variety of size, mounting, and price.
Matchless for groat magnifying power and sharpness of
definition.

MILITARY SPORTS.—The assault at arms and
military sports by the non-commissioned officers
and men of tho Household Brigade, cavalry and infantry,
took place on Monday at the Middlesex County Cricket
Ground, Caledonian-road, Islington, and attracted a very
numerous assemblage of spectators.:Tho sportscamo off as
follows : The 200 yards handicap race, after four heats,
was won by R. Hunt, of the Ist Battalion Grenadier
Guards, by 11 yards ; J. Rawlins, of the Royal Horse
Guards, winning the second prize, each having five yards
start. The hurdle race of half a mile, 10 flights, was won
by Smart, of the 3d Battalion. The single stick was won
by Corporal Walker, Royal horse Guards. W. Stevens,
Grenadier Guards, was the winner in the high jump, by
clearing sft. lin.; S. Weston being second best. There
were numerous other sports, such as the broad sword,
boxing, drc., all of which appeared to give much satis-
faction to the spectators. In the evening Mr. Orton's
fish balloon ascended, and there was also a display of
fireworks.

THREAT OF ASSASSINATION. Ir. Oldham Whit-
taker, of Hurst Mills, near Ashton-under-Lyne, a gentle-
man whose practical benevolence has raised places of wor-
ship and established public schools and libraries in the
district where Lis business is carried on, has received a
not 3 by post containing threats of assassination. The
miscreant writes: —" You are about to create great dis-
turbance in the district with the baseful conclusion you
have come to respecting the strippers and grinders.. .
So sure as you are a living man you will be put an end to,
in some way yet to be thought on. Don't expect to sur-
vive long after this warning. Assassinated you must be,
as others have teen whom you would expect had not
been."

MORRO VELIIO MARRIAGE BlLL—This rather
puzzling entry among the orders of the day in the louse
of Lords relates to marriages which have been celebrated
by a chaplain licensed by the Bishop of London, in a chapel
erected by the St. John del Roy Mining Company at their
establishment at Morro Velho, in Brazil—achaplain main-
Weed by that company.
In this chapel marriages have
been celebrated in which British subjects havu been con-
tracting parties, and doubts have been entertained as to
the validity of the marriages. The object of the bill is to
declare valid all such marriages celebrated before a day to
be named in the bill. The bill is one of a class tha
troubles Parliament in almost every session, and shows tbe
vague and unsatisfactory state of the marriage law of this
kingdom.

LA TEST INTELLIGENCE,

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)

THE EMPEROR MAXIMILIAN.
PARIS, July 3.

The Moniteur of this morning says :
" In consequence of the sad fears, which, however,
have not yet been officially confirmed, as to the fate
of which the Emperor Maximilian may have been
the victim, the review of to-morrow and the fetes
in honour of the Sultan have been countermanded."

AMERICA.
(By Atlantic Telegraph.)
NEW YORK, July 1, 6 P.M.
Intelligence received here from Mexico states that
the Liberals have taken the capital.
The Inman steamer City of Baltimore arrived
out on Saturday, and the Cunard steamer 'Tripoli
to-day.