The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1852-09-18
From Harper's Magazine.
THE PALACE ELYSEE.
RI JOHN :. {. ABBOTT.

anywhere be found combining more attrac-
tions for one of refined and simple tastes
Through the kindness OF our Minister, Mr.
RiveS, obtained an audience with Count
Roguct, who is at the head of the Presidcn-
tial household and through him secured an
audience particulierere' with Prince Louis
Napoleon in the Elysec, As | alightcd from
the hacknev-cOach at the massive gateway OF .
the palace, armed Scn,inclS were walking to
and fro upon the pavementS, surrounding the
whole incosurc OF the palace with yIgllant
guard, At the open iron gate two more
were stationed. passed between their bay
oncts. and was directed into small Office,
where a di .nitied looking official examined
my credentials, and then pointed my steps
along the spacious courtyard to the door OF
the mansion. Armed soldiers were walking
their patrols along the yard, and upon the
light OF steps two stood guarding the door
with their "littcring steel. They glanced at
my note of invitation, and Icntcrcd the door.
Several servants were there evidently pick
ed men, large and imposing in figure, dressed
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with rich livery. One glanced at my letter,
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