Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-17
ROYAL COUNTING.

On the 18th of April the Baron LangsdorT Ambassador
from the King OF the French, had h formal reception by
the Emperor OF Brazil ask the hand of the Princess
francesca Carolina for the Prince de Joinvile.
The Baron said:
Sire: present myself in the of the King, my
gust sovereign TO ask the hand of her imperial hghness the
Princess Donna Francesca Majess sister for Mon
signeur the Prince dc Joinvile.
Nothing could be grateful the heart of the King
than union which will draw close the ties Of family
that already link together the dynases and the ties OF
friendship that unite the nations. venture TO hone
that your MaJesys feelings the same. Having been
permitted TO enter that family sanctuary within which
archs lay aside the pompt that your Males
% have found there SIRE those private virtues those
der and sweet affections which France admires also in the
august house that herself In parting from broth
er whose love has watched her youth with much
citude, and from beloved sister whose virtues secure 10
her universal affection and respect the Princess francesca
will take her place in the midst of that royal family close
y united and devoted each other Her happiness will
only be transferred another scene, and will receive in Its
reliance on husband whose has already become
known throughout the world guarantees of that
to which the charming virtues OF her imperial hghness
| eminently entle her.
The Emperor replied:
consent, with all my heart that alliance which is so
pleasing to and in which the Brazans will cordial.
ly rejoice.
My sister, to whom you will address yourself will
assuredy confirm this for persuaded that
she will ind IN the affection of the royal family OF France
sOace for the regrets she needs feel in leaving
the country that gave her birth.
The Baron then addressed the Princess in these words
Madam Tho haPPiuvss of Monseigneur the Prince de
rmaton OF the reply which the Emperor brother
has Just given me- Ii is from yourself Also that royal
hghness desires to obtain your hand More than
most princes he has been permitted and appreciate
Tor himself those emnentquEes which distinguished your
imperial highness. Your heart madam will thank him for
having desired that it should be so.
You will n stranger madam into the bosom
OF that new family which impateniy awaits YOU You will
md there that frnerna affection which you know we'll
GU VIII hnd there the tenderness Of mother who already
loves you as her daughter, and who will show you by the
most touching examples, what holiness and use private
virtue can add TO the most exalted station
The Princess then replied as follows:
Monsieur Miniserf-I am happy in confirming the an.
swer Of my august brother.
am persuaded that the affection of the royal family Of
France will soften the regrets that must feel in leaving nv
country and beloved brother and sister.
AT the close OF the ceremony the Baron proceeded on
board the fngate Belle Poue where he communicated to
the Prince de Jonvlo the of the Emperor and
Princess All the French vessels in the harbor then hoist
ed the Brazilian Nag and fired salute OF 81 guns which
was answered from the batteries the Brazilian brig
war Third of May-GioJs.