Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-06-23
Dukes arrival the drums beat and the

the ming, who was seated upon MS
throne, having on his right hand the
Dauphin, and on his left, the Duphin-
ess, the Duchess Of Berri, the Duke
Of Orleans and the Duke of Bourbon.
The grand dignitaries of the Crown
were stationed around the throne. The
Noble Duke was conducted by the
Grand Master of the Ceremonies, and
presented by the Introducer of Ambas-
sailors; and was followed by his bro
Their and eight gentlemen Of his suite.
After the audience of the king, his
Grace was introduced to the Princes
and Processes, and then re-conducted
to his hotel with the same ceremony
as upon his arrival. Nothing can ex-
coed the beauty of his Grace's horses,
carriages, and harness. The coach
men, footmen, and positions, 25 in
number, wore splendid liveries, and
had large bouqets. In the evening his
Grace diued in the Dauphin's apart
ments, where dinner of ffty-two COW
ers was given in his honor.
THE CORONATION.
At this augCst ceremony the Archbishop of
Rheims w be the officiating Prelate.-
The Bishop of scissors, as suifsgran, will
perform the functions of Deacon, and those of
Sub Deacon will devolve upon the Bishop of
Amiens. The two French Cardinals will oc-
cupy the sides ofthe Altar. The Archbishops
of Besancon and Bourges, and the Bishops of
Antun and EvreuX, are appointed to say the
prayers. Tie ornaments which these Rever-
end prclates viii wear are ofthe greatest mag
nifcence, and in the best taste. A chasuble,
twelve dalmatics, and twelve sapes, of rich
Lyons silk, have just been finished. The
Ground of the chasl,ble for the Archbishop of
Rheims, is sptinkled with gold, and enriched
with raised designs in imitation ofembroidery;
in the fore part is costly diamond, as large
as flbert. In the centre of the Cross on the
back is the monogram |. II. S. in brilliant dia-
mouds, surrounded by halo Of Glory, Of
matches splcndour The mitre is enriched
with Jewels. Those of the other prelates are
also extremely brilliant. The stole, the mani
pie, the pal, and the chalice-cloth, are richly
gilt, and each Cross is adorned with large
diamond, Upon drapery of superb purple
velvet, and in the midst Of golden halo of
Glory, is embroidered Holy Spirit, in silver
spangles and pearls The eye is of rubies.-
The hangings of the Church are remarkable
for their ncatness, elegance, and exquisite
workmanship. Among them is a white satin
curtain, wrought in transparent designs. A
cross and six superb candelabras have been
executed at Paris, for the high altar. The
cross is nine feet in elevation, and the candle
labras Ave. They are copies Of the antique,
and the;c elevation, the choice OF the orna-
ments, tho perfection of the workmanship,
and the beauty of the gliding, excite universal
admiration. Upon the foot of the cross and
the candelabras are alternately a royal crown,
his majesty's cypher, and the figure of st.
Rcmy. The Christ of the cross is chased in
the most exquisite manner All these objects
it is said, will belong to the cathedral of
Rheims. Lieut.. Gen. Count Lion, commander
ofthe second military division, will proceed to
Rheims at the time of the Coronation, with The
three Mai. Generals commanding the sub-di-
visions of his division, to take the general CON-
mand octhe goops of the line assembled there
at that PERIOD Maj. Ten. the Baron Deicambre
will command the infantry; Ma jor General
Baron Wathier, the cavalry; and Major Gene
raj Baron Piquet du Boisigny, the garrison of
Rheims. Lieut. General Lion, accompanied
by his staff, will proceed to the frontier ofthe
division, namely, to Fismes, with General Del
cambre, Commander of the Department OF the
Marine, there to receive his majesty.
The robes to be worn by the King at the
coronation, have been carried to the palace OF
the ThuiIleries. Theyconsis of long waist
coat of crimson satin ornamcnted with gold
lace, and open. as well as the shirt, at the
places where his majesty will be anointed;
long robe of cloth of silver; black velvet
cap, ornamented with band Of diamonds;
plume of feathers and double white argret-
Ia; pair of sandals of violet colored velvet,
enriched with gold feurs de lys; tilnic, dal-
matte; and the royal mantle Of violet coloured
velvet embroidered with gold feurs de iys, and
furred with ermine. The costume OF the
Grand Master of the Order ofthe Holy Ghost,
which the King never wears until after his CO.
ronation, has also been taken 10 the palace. 1t
consists of the rheingraff, vest and pulled
hose; silk pantaloons, shoes of silver cloth,
and the Grand Masters mantle.
The canopy destined for the coronation, and
which his maiesty presents to the Cathedral
of Rheims, is magnificent in the extreme. 1t
is of cloth ofgold ornamcnted with punches OF
grapes, ears Of corn, oak branches, and stems
of lilies. These ornaments, although woven,
have the rich appearance ofembroidery. Up
on the lateral fronts are embroidered pelican
and lamb, and at their extremities the Kings
cypher surmounted by a crown in diamonds.
The upper part is decorated with group of
angels supporting globe, surrounded by a
globe and cross.
The following is from the Augs-
burg Gaz: "The commercial treaty be-
tween Russia and Prussia is de6nitive-
Iy concluded. 1t is said to be any
thing but favourable to the latter Pow
err"
The following is from the Hamburg
Gazette of the Sd instant:-"Accord-
ing to one of our Lisbon correspond
ents, the conclusion Of an arrange
ment between Portugal and the Bra
ziIs may be regarded as nearly certain.
His most Faithful Majesty, it is said,
will retain the nominal sovereignty of