The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-07-02
Ea'ra1ice oCfke Einr INTO Paris.

10 pay their homage, and the persons coInpo-
sing his household. An immense number of
the Inhabitants of Paris, of the neighborinc
country and surrounding departments, had as
sein6led on the road, and made prelude to
the concert OF reclamation and homage which
was heard 70 arise from all points Of the capi-
til
The procession wassormcd in the order of
the ceremonial decrecd BY the grand master
a detachment OF the cavalry of the national
guard, and another ot the cavalry of the lire
came hrst.--iwo carriages for the provision
al ministers followed.
The Archbishop OF Rheims, Grand Almo-
ner OF France ; the Due dc Duras, first gem
tlcman OF the kings chamber the Comte de
blacas, grand master OF the wardrobe, s. the
grand master OF the ceremonies, were in one
coach.
The kings carriage in which were his ma
jesty, the Duchess of Angoulcmc the Prince Of
Condo, and the Duo dc Bourbon.
Monsieur on horseback, at the right door of
the kings carriage, was accompanied by a
part ot the marshals oS France and colonels-
general.
The Duo de Berri was also on horseback
on the left OF the carriage, accompanied in
like manner by part CT the marshals < colo
nels-general
All the other parts of the procession con-
formed exactly with the prescribed cereno-
carriage, and Marshal Money, as first in
spector general Of the gcndarmerie was be-
hindit. Ions Ele of carriage followed, in
which were the ladies Of Madame Ia Duchess,
the officers OF the household of the King and
the princes. Detachments Of the national
guards and gendarmerie closed the process
sion.
The project OF the Seine at the head of the
municipal body, and the project of the police,
q q and
were carried by the senior mayor of Paris
Baron de Chabrol, project Of the Seine, adj
dressed his majesty in speech ami presented
70 him the keys of the city. His majesty was
pleased TO reply in the most gracious man
DER; -
81 am at last in my good city of Paris I
experience lively emotion from the proofs of
affection which are at this moment given me
Nothing could be more agreeable to my heart
ehan 70 see erected the statue of him, the re-
collection OF whom, among all my noble an
cestors, Is the most dear to me.
- touch the keys and restore them to you
they could not be in better hands, nor entiust-
ed to magistrates more worthy Of guarding
them"
The procession then proceeded to the cathe-
dral, on entering which the king was received
with the usual ceremonies. TIE Domino sql-
t7srfac Rcgcm was performed and support
ed by the vast crowd of spectators who filed
every part of the church. re Dem, was af-
forwards chaunted; that of Neuckomm was
chosen for this occasion, & il was executed BY a
numerous band of musicians After this religions
ceremony the procession continued in the re-
gular order to the palace of the Thul!elies
1t IS impossible to describe the eject Of this
entrance OF the king into his capital
The immense multitude Of spectators Of all
ranks, magistrates, and citizens, and general
officers, and soldiers Of the allies, Showed by
their conduct that they were all animated
b. one sentiment one wish, one hope, the
happiness of the king & the people of France
The acclamation of Vire lie R0i, Yi0ent les
FombOns was unanimously and INCREASINGLY
repeated
When the procession approached the spot
on which the statue OF Henry " is raised
the enthusiasm was carried to an indescrjba-
BILE degree. The conservatory assembled a.
round the statue, played the air sacred to the
memory OF that good king : the people and
the soldiers repeated it in chorus The kings
carriage stopped for some time opposite the
statue, and his majesty appeared to read with
emotion this beautiful and simple inscription
LUDOvIco REDUCE
HENR1cUs REOIvIvUs
and also the Inscriptions on the two temples G.
recte1 near the same, w -
n iG Ccncorde des F5ancais--d La Pat,- de
Nations.
During the whole day the weather was de-
lightfil and unclouded: never was there
finer day. In the vast interior Of Paris and
in the adjacent towns, all business YVES susben-
ded. The immense population of Paris had
but one interest, one subject Of conversation.
one object OF attention, curiosity ami love
The hope OF seeing again beloved monarch.
had united al hearts and banished all rcvolu-
tionary recoilections. In traversng this crowd.
al eyes beamed with joy the king of France
might almost have thought that he had no
tears 90 wipe away, and that he returned A.
nong ? people who had suffered no mise1.ies
From the dawn Of the day, Farlands of Flies.
precious tapestry with ingenious inscriptions.
n1ated from tie windows Of every house. The
cnnon drei the bells rang the priests as
semblcd in the churches, and raised their
hands to Heaven in prayer and praise. His
tory and poetry will describe ne events OF this
memorable dav. All now can be but sketch
e. If scene Of such Joy, triumph and happi-
ness. II was indeed the fcte Of the great Eu-
r2icau fan'j'y.
Tie trioJnphal arch, called Porte St. Den
MIS- had on each side the arms Of France. A
crown of flowers descended FROM TIC roof
which was surIn united by the spotIess stan.
dard cr0amehtcd with lilies
the king passed under tlc arch. he seem
ed much agitated--whiiet the countc,arce oe
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