Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-04-28
PREsENrAT,oN AT COURT.
The following account Of presentation OF the Court Of
Louis Philippe, Is from prvas letter daied


The following account Of presentation the Court Of
Louis Philippe, is from priva's letter daied
~ t PAkIs. January 2isi.
viii give you the affair Of the presentation in two Aet
and II grow little eloquent on the subject OF Royalty do
not think am whit less republican. No,
hrmer republican, ard these very specaecs and psgesns
convince me that monarchy expensive, and expensive
government curse to people. Blu, for the First
Act-The Ladies' presentation-Our carriage took its
place IN the queue about quarter OF mile from the Pa
lace aud IN about an hour worked into the Palace
du Catouscl This immense in the of the Pa.
lace, where Boaspare reviewed his troops filled with
carriages each OF which had lantern that looked
literally Ike terrestrial ornament and the servant OF the
royal household running in oil directions with torches, ad
ded new briiancy and animation TO the The old
Palace itsel instead Of the usually sombte appearance
which II presents, through its whole extent blamed with
light We aghted the central door, and took OF
coaks and overshoos tho foot of tho grand
The place here was crowded with servants in splendid
veres most OF them belonging the Palace, whose dress
scarlet coat crossed with white stripes, silk stockngs
and silver buckles We ascendcd the broad stair case
ned on either side by tall mirrors and entered the
ton rooms. These open into another through the
whole extent Of the Palace. IL with difficulty we
could make our through the crowd, and. Ut
the magnificent dresses by which surrounded both
OF the men and the the hrst objects which
attracted our attention. noticed ladies with their
whole bust literally clothed with thick curisss diamonds
which seemed TO smf rather than reflect the light Coro-
nets birds OF Paradise feathers bocade shawls
spanged scars, Mechn lace sweeping satin trains,
ceased 10 attract attention by their very commonness.
The military Costumes varied and rich beyond
cePon Every nation in Europe seemed to have repre-
sentative The picturesque Highlander the scarlet coated
Englishman the Pnssan covered with ribbons and ORDERS
that slim wasted moustached Pole the msgnhcenty
tired Austrian, and turbanned Turk and shawed Moor
the last named, the Ambassador from Morocco, had a
shawl wound round him. which drew the ladies after him,
IN perfect conquerors train, and his black shot
sparks OF malicious satisfaction tho sensation which he
evidently created.
But the dashng military costume present that
Of the French huzzar;-a heavily embroidered jacket
swung of the lett shoulder the night breast omamented
with aguetts and in those OF higher rank richly eweled
full scarlet panaloons upon the heel the hair
cOse 10 the head and fierce curling mousache presen.
ted assure YOU, most auniy figure. Crosses Of Honor
were as thick as stare, and aud then old white hair
cd man, would totter along who you'd hardly have
unoeeuped place upon his which did not bear
order
The "Saie des Marecheaux" is the central room of the
Palace, hung round with the portraits the French Mar
shas Its ceiling Beautifully frescoed, and lighted by
niteent chandeliers. The third room, beyond this the
Sae du Trone" whose sides are composed OF crimson
velvet, and at whose west end the throne, antique
shaped ehair richly guided, standing upon raised duis,
under canopy. After having walked through all the
rooms the ladies' stationed themselves be presented In
little while the King, Queen, and three Of the Princes
tered the Room IN which We were Standing The KING is
shorter man than had supposed and his face the frsI
momenl saw " struck me as being the precise counter
part OF
His ambrOsial locks evidently all his own lie
had on military coat and white pantaoons. His figure
rather heavy aud his foot small He carried one hand
behind his back, and very gracious and com.
pimentary to the ladies. Tho Queen followed him,
lin, with magnificent gold embroidered scarf
her features are very strongly marked; she looked sens-
bic, dignhed, but ieebe the Due de Ne
mous the eldest living son, slim OF about thirty
with short light hsr and mousache and rather stern
resembling his mother. Then the Dues d'Aumale
and MontPener, good looking young fellows, with little
more youthful bearing and vvacy, dressed in splendid
military costumes, with golden spurs. could help
looking with respect upon this usirious family aud fell il
no degradation TO them honor they literally elevate the
station they occupy, and example TO their subjects
md nestle
do not think there much natural beauty present. and
had no doubt that some OF Providence girls would
have taken the usre off OF the titled danes and de-
mosellss whom diamonds could make attractive
Many uncoutn wdshsrwomau figure looked and fus
~ under her uncomfortable load Of splendor In going
of the Palace stopped the foot Of the grand stair
case and looked the crowd above us. / never wnes
sed more royal sPectacle- up my ideas of IN.
'pomp and circumstance" Of great Court. The broad
marble steps ser above tier, flooded with light filed
win coroneited danes, and plumed cavaliers, de-
seending standing in little groups eonversng toget
er the ete OF the goy city of Paris aud Representatives
every enlightened nation Of the world We were at home
by - o'clock. Eud of Act lst.
Ae, ID. The Gentiemsn's PTesentGtioR. This was
not 30 bIisEi as the former but stately
dignhedi none but gentleman present Some Of the
Aoassauors dresses especially those OF the Austrian
oassadoT and his son, Count DAponay worry ch II
happened that the English and Americans were ranged Wis
vs in lines Of about length and we stood eve
ing each other more than hour which certainly
amusing coincidence this unciure Presently there
was general Strengthening up of forms and fsre,niaR of
Nsages, ana hine ueen frncesse de Jonvel Duchesse
dAumae and their several maids of honor entered the So
loon. The King blue and red panraoons with
broad crms bbon passed dagonay his breast
back. The Queen had a dark blue brocade, trimmed
with heavy black lace.
The Pnncesse dc Joinvile, Spanish Brazian a tall
stylish looking young woman with large black eyes, was
dressed IN white with crimson her hair in the
centre Of each was large brilliant The Duchess d'Au.
male, litte blonde yellow silk with great guam.
uy OF lace. The Queen accompanied by her famous
Maid OF Honor Md TO whom she j. said 70 be very
much attached making her continual presents nery and
Oons bons, keep her good nstured. The very e old
lady had on very large cap, and the continual motion
oil her head TO see what was going put mind Of
agitated opknot hen, who is which way 10
run. The King made - quite a long speech about
Rhode Island and Providence said he had visited them
and the county The island very fine. We also had
short speeches m French from the Oler members Of tie
mily 10 which bowed without venluring a reply The
whole thing passed Oh very pleasantly nothing hap
pened TO offend our Republican scuplss. thought the
Americans, as whole were the finest looking pre-.
sent, aud their drse, though nch becoming as
appropriate snybsSk and psusloons embroidered
with god-the eagle button, sword and chspeau.