Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-09-28
A SCENE IN FRANCE

friend in Paris writes by the last packet from Ila-
vre under date of the 29Ih July, as follows:
81 cannot allow the opportunity pass without sending
you brief of what has passed under my observa-
ton or within my knowledge during the day.
lit was the last OF the three glorious days of July
which terminated, after the civic rcjoicngs in grand
display OF the military power OF France. The King
viewed 63 900 troops which occupied him from in the
morning until near in the evening. OF these, 25, 900
were National Guards All were fine looking and all
well equipped and ready for the field The artillery
and cavalry exceeded all have and spo-
ken OF by your friend, Inspector general Wool who
P9cpaor in the pageant IN terms oil high and deserved
admiration. The patriotic recoecons the animation OF
tho people, and the brancy of the military display, lent
surprising interest TO the scene.
'A about in the ening, the King and royal family,
and one hundred and eighty OF the most distinguished Of
icors OF France civil aud military, down dinner
couUryman, Gen Wool, representative of our national
character, and particularly OF our military national charac-
ter, Of whom proud and gratiied speak. The
""Vie was maSnIncent and imposing exhibition Of
power grandeur and wealth OF France.
81 he King has, Americans say here, treated Gen
w WIN marked attention lie dned with him at ST.
Cloud last Tuesdays and that tho King invited
nn to JOIN his suite in the review OF the 29th And to
me subsequent invitation TO dine in the evening was
added on the morning Of that day, beautiful horse, suita
bly, clparisoned.
These attentions of the King are regarded as mani
icstaon Of his feelings towards Americans, which have
no doubt extremely friendly. He has taken occasion
frequently TO spea; 10 Cen W. well TO myself and
other Americans, and always in the favorable terms,
OF our country Rely upon il, since the elevation of the
tried Patriot and Soldier the head of govern
ment, the American character here, and where
Europe, is elevated and respected and the preservation
OF friendly relations with government is sought in
dat shows the value that is upon intercourse
with us as nation. The avowa OF the noble determine
ton to ask for nothing that * not clearly right, and
submit TO nothing that il wrong, with knowledge of the
hc but firm character of the President has had its in
nuence TO place relations with foreign countries upon
highly honorable and elevated basis, which promises
only long period Of peace and tranquility, in this
peCt but durable advantages country and its
merce, and high qualification 10 Americans who 80 abroad
for purposes Of business or travel."-B.
TREATY WITH chill.
We arc favored (says the New York Mercantile Adver-
tiscr) with the following extract of letter from very
respectable gentleman, resident in Chilli TO his friend in
this city, announcing the conclusion OF Commercial
Treaty with that government by Dr. Hamm, Charge
dAhaircs al Valparaiso. We learn that Capt Hicks, OF
the ship Edward, arrived Providence is the bearer
an Official copy Of the Treaty, and IS now on his way to
Washington.
"VALPARA1so June 3, 1882.
"Among the which have lately transpred here,
tho interesting of the conclusion of treaty of
commerce and navigation lately made by the Penpoen-
nary OF this government and our Charge d'AIares at
Santiago. This is most gratifying circumstance, and
really important for the growing interest of our merchants
residing here well for all the citizens Of
Try i'm this republic.
"In fact have long suffered in many ways for the
want oil general agreement, or convention, between the
two nations; and congratulate you upon the event.
10 have accomplished this desirable object better choice
conld not have been made than that of DR.. HAMM /
have lived here many years. and believe am pretty well
acquainted with The people generally and must say,
that this gentleman 10 have well understood and APP
preciaed the Gillian character shortly after his arrival and
mixing among them; FOR without this knowledge he could
not have succeeded in the he has done, that
too, in little than year For close application TO
business, correct principles, poloness TO ALL with
Stunning manners, and patient perseverance, ne cannot in
my opinion be exceeded and whal, is Of the most
candid and sincere men | acquainted with.
''in fact my dear friend, consider DIR. Hamm quail
he'd by his ability, education, industry, true republican
principles, and acquaintance with mankind 10 continue to
be fthul and excellent officer let him be wherever
our government may proper TO place him. whether it