The Sun.
London, England, 1867-07-16 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING, JULY 16, 1867.

Mr. Seward. The object of this despatch, as
alleged, is to request the Government of the United
States to support the demand formally made by
England for the restitution of the body of the Em-
peror that it may be interred with appropriate
funeral honours at Vienna. The Queen is also said

to have addressed an autograph letter to the Pre-
sident of the United States urging him to take

steps to enforce the accomplishment of this desire.
All that emanates from the Emperor excites atten-
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ton and admiration throughout France.

Cons/Litt/omnd, remarking upon his Majesty's gem
of a letter to M. Rouher, says :—" If power has
bitterne,:s for a Minister, whose eloquence, good

sense, and patriotism make him fearless of any ad-
versary, it has also its consolations when there is
upon the throne a Sovereign who loves talent,
because he can appreciate it better than any one,
2nd who is the best judge of services rendered to
France, because no one understands better the
double cause of the public prosperity and the
national greatness."
There is a calm in politics, but violent elemental
strife. The weather to-day has been very stormy,
with abundance of heavy rain, and the barometer
indicates tempest.
The slloniteur, speaking of Lopez, said, " A man,
we dare not say a colonel." Upon this a witty
writer in one of the Paris papers remarks that the
expression should have been in a contrary sense—
"A colonel, we dare not say a man."
Miramon, one of the three victims of the treason
of Lopez, about a year ago was living in Paris, in
the Faubourg St. Germain, with his wife and his
four children, the eldest of whom was not more
than ten. He was of short stature, about three
and thirty, and of such juvenile appearance that he
did not look more than five and twenty. Upon his
arrival in Mexico Maximilian sent Miramon to
Europe, under the pretext of intrusting him with a
mission, but, in fact, he wanted to get rid of the
young General, whose connection with the clerical
party formed an embarrassment for the throne of
Mexico. Miramon was a man of elegant manners,
a mild and agreeable countenance, and, unlike most
of his countrymen, very simple in his dress. He
seldom spoke, and was an admirer of the Chinese
doctrine, " Silence is gold." One evening, how-
ever, after dinner,
.the conversation turned upon
some alleged atrocity of Marpzez, when Miramon
said, "I am not his friend, but I should have acted
just as he did," and argued at length, with a view
to prove that it was wrong to look upon Mexican
events with European aspect. Some one dissented,
upon which Miramon said, " I don't think I am
cruel, but I have sometimes been compelled
to act with energy which you seem to think ex-
cessive." He then proceeded to say that the
sub-officers of one of the regiments which he com-
manded, having exhibited symptoms of mutiny,
lie went up to the mutineers, revolver in hand,
and fired upon the whole lot. " What," said one
of the guests, " without saying take care, or
allowing them to give explanation ?" " That
would have been loss of time," replied Miramon.
" Besides, soldiers would not have understood an
explanation between an officer and his subordi-
nates." This he said very quietly, and without
the least emotion, with his cigar in his mouth aad
a smile upon his countenance.
The Spaniards now resident at Rome have pre-
sented an affectionate and energetic address to the
Pope, in which they say that they depose at the
foot of his throne their pens, their sacrifices, their
interests, their blood, and their lives.
They protest
against the attempts to deprive his Holiness of his
will
temporal power. In conclusion, they say they "
never cease to pray for the continuance of his Holi-
ness in occupation of the Papal See of Rome, where
he was placed by Divine Providence to be the model
of Kings and the pacificator of nations."
The Emperor and Empress 'have received at the
Tuileries the Prince of Orange to take leave,
as he is about to quit Paris. Their Majesties have
also received King Louis the First of Bavaria, who
is come here incognito as Count de Spessart.
The trial of Berezowski, for attempting to assas-
sinate the Emperor Alexander, commenced to-day
before the Court of Assize for the Seine, and I need
scarcely say that great excitement prevailed. No-
thing of particular importance occurred up to the
hour of post.

TIIE BELGIANS VISIT TO CREMORNE

GLIB DENS.

The preparations at the above gardens for the
Belgian dinner and fete have been for some time
making on a most liberal scale. Up to yesterday
large bodies of workmen were employed in covering
the Ashburnham grounds with tables and in the
decoratio n of them and Cremorne for an al fresco
banquet, but the morning proving so unpropitious
it was wisely determined that the International
Theatre should be devoted to the purposes of
hospitality. In a few hours this at all times hand-
somebeingmade
theatre, with its gallery, balcony, and stage,
was converted into a splendid banqueting hall,
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taorclAlinansdmictohm,s planpartm ofent decoration,
which consisted of thousands of floral wreaths,
bouquets, and baskets starting from every point,
where Belgian flags, English, Turkish, French, and
Egyptian banners could be hang, and extending
over the entire building, which were interspersed
with numerous Chinese lanthorns.
The tables were laid for 1,700, the large stage
being reserved for the officers of the various corps
and their immediate friends. This portion of the
theatre was an object of great admiration, the
gorgeous wings of the burle,,qu 3 scenery having a
very brilliant effect from the happy combination of
colour with the artificial flowers, bouquets, and
wreaths. At half-past six o'clock the friendly
invaders of Cremorne took possession of the well-
stored tables, which were literally loaded, not only
with the roast beef of Old England, but with the
more dainty dishes of lamb, poultry, and raised
pies, followed by an ample supply of pastry, con-
fectionery, and fruit. After doing ample justice to
Mr. Smith's liberality, and treating with cheers,
which made not only the building but Cremorne
resound, " The Queen," " The English Volunteers,"
and " Their Host," the visitors adjourned to enjoy
the numerous amusements of the gardens, which
were prolonged till daylight, when they reluctantly
sought repose, after a night which will be long
remembered by the Belgians with gratitude, and by
the English with feelings of pride and pleasure.
The state of the weather prevented the sham-fight
taking place, but it is intended to be given on Fri-
day next, when the Belgians will invite the whole
of the English volunteers.
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