Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-02-24
Three days Later from Europe.
HALIFAX TELEGRAPH OFrIcE, }
Thursdav. Feb II

The steamship America, from Liverpool 9th
inst. arrived at 81 o'clock this evening.
Cotton has advanced one-eighth. Breadstuifs
dull Other articles little changed.
FvaLAND. Mr.. Golden, having in a speech
declared that he would bet ten thousand pounds,
against a shilling a week subscription to the
Manchester lnirmary, that the French would
never attempt to invade Britain, VIM. Brotherton
has taken the bet, aud bound Mr.. Golden over
in legal bonds to the amount Of ten thousand
pounds.
There is a talk Of establishing a naval militia.
FRANcR.-The ceremony Of the marriage of
Napoleon and Eugene, took place on Saturday
evening Both January, about eight O'Clock, at
the fuileries.
The Grand Master of Ceremonies proceeded
with two carriages 70 Ae Elysee, where the bride
staiG, to conduct her TO her future lord accompa-
MED by the Grand Master, the Spanish minister,
two ladies of honor, and the Countess her moth
er. Mile. Montjo was conveyed to the Tuile-
ries. where she was formerly received by the
Princess Matmlde and her ladies, who ushered
her into the Sditn de FdmRe, whore the cardi-
mails, marshals AMI officers were assembled.
The Minister Of State as officer of the L'Etat
Civil, then declared his Imperial Majesty, Napo-
leon I'd, by the defence of God and will of the
people Emperor OF the French, united in holy
Countess of Thebo.
All parties then signed the requisite docu-
ments, and a salute Of artillery announced the
fact. The Empress was soon after reconducted
to the Elysee. with the same formatIes as be-
fore. On the way her Majesty was received
with respect and occasional cries Of :" NIve l.
/ Emperatrice I" but in haitian hour Paris had re-
suned its wonted Saturday night aspect.
/ Sunday, Both being holiday the streets were
carly crowded with almost the entire population,
and along the route OF the marriage cortege, the
only vacant spot vns a lane kept by a double
line of troops, extending the whole way from the
Palnce to the Cathedral At noon, the Empress
was conducted from the Elysee to the Tuieres,
with the same state as on the previous evening.
She was received with more enthusiasm by the
crowd who manifested the lvehest curiosity to
catch glimpse Of the lady, of whose beauty
they had heard so much. Her Majesty seemed
somewhat agacd as she drove along, but bow
ed gracefully IN Acknowledgements of the Vi
vasn
a few minutes after he arrival at the Tuile-
rios. the Emperor appeared, leading her by the
hand; and having taken their places in he car
riagc, the procession moved forward from the
Place de Carrousel through the Court Of the
Louvre, Rue fArcole Place de iflotel de Vile,
Quay Pelletier across the Bridge OF Notre Dame,
and thence 20 the great door Of the Cathedral
The invited guests had been assembled for two
hours previous and not long before the notice
Of his Maiestys approach, the Corps Diplomat
ique arrived, attended by grand military escort.
The scene within the Cathedral was extremely
brilliant; at the moment when the Archbishop
of Paris and clergy went forward to meet them,
the whole assembly arose; the effect was GER
taialy gorgeous. Napoleon seemed to be in first
rate spirits, and it was admitted that the bride
looked very beautiful.
Their Malestds proceeded straight to the
Throne erected for their use, and the Archbish-
op of Paris at once proceeded to celebrate the
marriage ceremonial in strict accordance with
the ritual Of the Roman Church. canopy of
silver Brocade was held over the heads of the
pair by two Bishops. The choir repeated Do
mine SaluuH-" The Archbishop presented the
holy water, and chaned the re deum. at the
conclusion of which, Napoleon Sd stepped from
his throne married man.
Tins interesting fact was forthwith promulga-
ted by salyos OF artillery, the roll of drums, -four
ish of trumpets, shouts Of people and the army,
and above all, by the boom of the " Bourbon" or
, great bell of Noue Dame.
The welded pair returned to the Tulleries,
, amid increased acclamauons.
In the evening Paris was Illuminated 1t is
. interesting TO place on record, that Napoleon 3D.
wore the uniform Of Lieutenant General, and
that Eugenie's bridal dress was of white velvet.
E termed epingle, richly ornamented, and on her
2 head she wore da1em of brllants, and large
) veil Of poine dAlencon lace. The Queen Of
[ Spain proposes to present the Empress with an
. Imperial Crown, and the Duchess of Alba Eu-
D genes sister sends an offering Of eight beautl-
] fol Andalusian horses
Paris as resumed its wonted qtset
e The Emperor and Empress remain at St
Cloud, but take opportunity of showing them
selves abroad. Meantime the Ministers are
each IN turn giving fetcs in honor of the nuptals
a Nothing can exceed the magnificent stye in
which the young couple commenced housekeep-
n ing. Instead OF the customary purse, among the
4 provldings OF the bride. Napoleon placed port
folio containing quarter of million frances
! This sum the Empress devoted in Charity, one
! half 20 the Maternity Society, aud the other &c
the Hospital for Incurabes, the Emperor endors.
d ing the gifts in behalf Of our much loved wife
the Empress Eugenie'
f There seems to be no limit to his professions
Among the rest he proposes purchasing, out Of
his private funds, diamond necklace, worth siN
hundred thousand francs, which the Empress de,
chned TO receive, from the city of PARIS. lie
proposes TO build a palace at Marseillas, and
, they say, one in each OF the principal towns O
i France, and reside at each, alternately, com
mencng next summer at Versailles, where, OF
account of the expense, no sovereign has resided
since Louis XIV
4, The coronation OF the Emperor and Empires.
will take place in May next if not sooner
q Congratulations continue to flow in from the
\ Departments, and many horrible poetic eflusion.
! have been published by way of epthaamium.
A letter purporting from Changamier, express
ing his opinion that a European war Is inevita
I BILE has been circulated IN I,ep,tamist circle
{ but its authenticity is questionable.
The London Morning Chronicle says that
package of eighty letters have been stolen iron
the Emperor's private apartments. Suspicion
r. rests on Mrs Howard, and the letters, which i'm
ploate the first men in France, are thought to be
IN the possession of the Orleans princes. Tire,
hundred thousand francs are offered for their re
;, coyery.
TURKEY. Although accounts are contradic
tory, enough transpres through the Dalmatiar
| papers, to show that fighting is going on with al
D the atrociiy of Turkish warfare Prince DAME
pays two ducats for every Turks head brought
in.
, In a night attack ON Omar Pacha the noun
j taineers took eighty horses and 300 heads.
Up TO the 10th ultimo the Montenegrns were
victorious in the South and East but we're very
hard pressed in the North. The odds against
them were too great to permit hopes of ultimate
success
Austria has given PERMISSION to all unarmeC
tugltlVes from MouteneOro 10 cross the frontier,