Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1830-06-14
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THE CHAMP DE MAI.

4 kingdom for stage. princes 10 act,
+ And monafchs 10 behold the swelling scene.
Shakspeare.
hundred cannon discharged from the
bridge of Jena ushered ia the Champ de Maj.
+ In front OF the military school mighty ampb-
thralre was formed tor the accommodation oil
the spe sisipTs, as well as those vino were TO
assist IN the ceremony. An altar surrounded
by seats for priests aud chorlsfers occupied the
centre Of the Immense temporary building,
which was supposed iobe Capable OF containing
twenty thsusand persons. A throne, destined
for Napoleon, stood before "a pyramldical plai-
form and behches oruamented with eagles.
wers divided IuIo several ten, and each inscfI-
bed with he name 81 the respective department
was filled by the deputies who represented
them.
| The Intervening spaces OF this mighty area
were crowded by the grand officers ofthe cour',
aud the members Of the public bodies. Az
rayed in dresses of unoqalled splendour, the
appearance of the assembled dlgnitaries was
srikngiy grand and the eitte OF the French
army comprising Bonapartes own guards, and
the finest regiments ofthe line, with their gilt.
terng arms aud appoint meots completed a
spectacle Of ajestc briIiancy.
| Amid thunder OF artillery, and the ac
CARNATIONS thousands OF the citizens who
occupied the vlor Of the splendid amphilhe'
atre, surrounded the marshals aud nobles
oftne empire, Nap 'eon presented hun II to
the assembly, and placed himself upon tie
throne. His dress was sumptuous ; he ore
a mantle OF purple velvet, Ornamented with
| ermne and embroidery, with black Spanish
hat, richly pumed, and topped Ia front With
diamond OF transcend mt beauty, or a me,
tAe roar OF cannon, a "A the acclamation OF the
populace thai hailed h. enirse, we're deafen.
ing. Bowlng repeatedly To lne assembly, while
all beside remained uncovered, he seated him
| Sc II on the throne, with his brothers Joseph,
Jerome, and Lucen, on either side and the
artillery being slenced, the eremony opened
| by The cele bralon of mass by tho Archbishop OF
Tours add Cardinal DE Bayann.
The religious portion Of tire pageant APP
pcared TO excite hale interest in Napoleons
mind. Ills operag glass wandered over the
countless multitude WHO composed the
spectators, aud his attention was not recalled
until the mass was concluded. aud the central
deputatons from the electors of the empire
comprising five members of each electoral cor
lege, mafsnalled by tie conductor Of the cerc
MONIES, asceudfd The platform, and stood
before Tue lhronr.- Dubois, deputy OF Maine
aud Loiie. IN loud aud commanding voice
! then proceeded with his address. The
Earangue teemed with sentiments oil patriotic
| attachment, and b.edthed towards the person
Of the Emperor expressions of InslolaoIe
| fidelity.
As the orator proceeded, Napoleon marked
| his appreciation with mods aud encouraging
smiles, I'll Dubois, aiter alludnS 10 The pacific
| avertures v hich bad bren Just submitted 10
the Allies, concluded with THESE bold and
| ominous words - II iney leave US only the
choice between war an lnIamy, The entire
| nation will rise To war. Il absoages YOU trom
the too moderate offers which you have made
10 save Europe from fresh COMMISSIONS. All
Fremchmen are soldiers. Victory will attend
our eagles aud our enemtes, VINO calculate
upon our d5cord, will bitterly repent thai The,
have incensed Us,
Amid ,hnnders Of applause, the deputy
ceased speaking when the Arch Chancellor
rose, and advancing 10 Napoleon. notified the
acceptance Of the Constitution. II was ratified !
by "A million ana half OF affirmative sufra-
gps and with flourish OF trumpeis, a her.
aid proclaimed, IN the name Of the Emperor,
thai the additional acts to the constitution oil
the empire we're accepted 10y the French PEG
pie
Again the batteries saluted and sustained !
cheer reSounded from the as, emily. golden |
table and sIandish we're placed befnre the /
Emperor aud while u g Arch-C Chancellor un-
folded the parchme L. and Joseph Bonapate /
presented The pen, Napoton tatfed the deed
by placing his signature 10 the Constitution. /
When the popular APPRECIATION, which this .
part OF the ceremonial had occasioned, had /
subsidized the Emperor prepared 10 address |
the assembly. Although snort ot stature, aud |
not gifted with the commanding exterior which ,
is requisite 10 arrest the attention of the
popuace, the ffe OF his penetrating eye, aud
the peculiar energy oil ms &c ION, amply com
pensaird Tor inelegant demean0ur, and the /
detccts OF . voice, neihel sweet nor powerful |
and now, when raising beyond as compass, |
shiill and indslinct. He lead his speech fiom /
- written paper, and tine style and language |
left ltle doubt that The composition Was ms !
own -
" r-consal-5oldIer--I hold every
thing from tie people luproSperity, IN adyer- |
sty, IN the lield and III the council IA bower |
aud in exile, France has been the sole and |
constant object ofny thoughts aud actions.
A tissue of invectiSe against the monarchs |
ViolalorS OF all principles, ming led with allu.
! SlOus TO the natonal attachment towards HIM
self succeeded. until he lh0s wound 10 hi,
harangne - Were II not my country alone
which the enemies OF France aim al I would
surrender TO their mercy the lite which thew so
invrterately pursue. But say 10 the citizens |
that So long as they preserve for me those SEN
'hnenis OF affection which they have so fire.
qucntly manifested the rage Of our enemies
snail he impotcnt.-Frenc nmsn nv will i
that OF the people-my rights are theirs
my honour, my glory. my happiness, can never
be separated ifon the DONOR, glory, and hap
piness of France
hece"'ed amid rapturous applause. When
The 'umult excited by his address had subsi /
ded' The Archbishop ot Bourges, Grand Almo.
ne' oil me empire, presented the EvangeIisls
on as knees 10 Napoleon, wko sworalo observ.
" 'r, cause I'VE Constitution TO be observed /.
The Arch-Chancelior then rendered his oh.d,.
ence TO the Constitution and the Emperor-
and, animated with one feeling, The whole AS
Semo'y Swore submission to the laws, and f.
delny to Napoleon.
Nhen tins act Of alleg lance had been per-
'ormed' tie steps Of the hrone were cleared snd
the central deputaIion was Withdrawn. disnlav-
'ns long line OF dazzling spiendour from the