Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-03-05


TO the Palace of the Elysee for the bride
and that By l2 O'Clock the whole party were
ready 10 set forth for Noire Dame. In due
order proceeded the carriage Of The Cham
berlaine, Ministers, Ladies OF Honor. and
then followed those of the Princess Matide,
Prince Jerome and son, with attendant
plckets OF cavalry, equerres and servants
but all eyes were kept for the ca,riaga in
which were seated the Emperor aud Empress
1t was The same crimson. painted and richly
gilded glass coach used by CHARLES " on
State occasions, and drawn by eight horses
covered with drapery, and with white plumes
on their heads, presenting snowy appear.
ance which greatly pleased the bohoIder -
As usual, squadrons of Guides, Carabnee;s,
and Cnirassiers, brought up the procession
The line of march lay through the squares
of the Carrousal and the Louvre, and along
the new part Of the Rue de RivoIi, 10 the
Hotel de Vile; in fact, through the new
Paris created at he bidding OF the Emperor,
and of which he is so proud as his own wok'
Flags, streamers, ornamened balconies rais-
ell es,rades, and houses crowded 10 the roof,
| made as animated scene as it was posi-.
ble 10 behold! The Hotel de Vile had been
specially decorated, and looked heap Of
festoorery. The exterior of Notre Dame
was changed from lis familiar aspect, By the
erection of an immense vestibule for the
carriages 10 draw under; it was Of course of
Gothic character, bearing two equestrian
figures, Charemagne aud Napoleon. The
interior of the church underwent a complete
transformation. All the pillars were swalhed
in crimson, while the walls were covered
with crimson hangin2s surmouuied by green
hangings, all spotted with bees. The whole
ediice was lighted by counties chandeliers.
There were eight tiers of chandeliers above
the alter, but the free admission of daylight
rather marred the effect From the roof
hung the banners Of all the chief towns OF
France. 1t was all very gorgeous, but want
ing in the dim religious lieh, so suited TO a
gothic chalhedIal. AS, however, the compa-
ny became seated, composed Of Senator'S
Ministers and AarshaIs ia lheirrch costumes
T with foreign Ambassadors, and the different
public bodies, there was, owing 10 the pre-
ponderance Of costumes Of all kinds a gen
eral massiveness Of effect quite unique in It's
way. Ii was some relief from ali this heavy
splenIor when the ladies Of honor were seen
TO move up in all SORTS OF light looking pretty
dressed, in free degags manner, and then,
| after Plnce Jerome, his son, the Princess
!. Mathlde, and other distinguished person
ages had taken their places, the Archbishop,
. assisted by Cardinals. Bishops and Clergy,
$ moved up in procession 10 the alter, leading
e the way for the Emperor and Empress.
= while the ochesra composed Of five hundred
i musicians, Numbered the Grand March o.
e Schneilzholfer. The Emperor was dressed
in the uniform Of general officer, wearing
:. even the large boots coming above the knees
i while the collar aud cross OF The Legion o.
!. Honor were the same worn 10y his uncle Ma
i poleun |, at his coronation. Il must how
e ever, be confessed that the Empress attract
y ed most attention, and the impression mad,
!, by her Majesty was highly favorable. Sht
a, is remarkably fine looking woman tall ant
| perfectly well made. fler face could hardly
" ot JhN9tu VI hu-NdN, lOl sue Was 10 U.s.
a a simile generally employed, as white a
- snow al the same time, her nervousness
lie vas so natural under the circumstances, a
r. 10 have served her in the opinion OF tn
$. watchGul multitude. All appeared please,
re with their Empress, aud looked amiably dis
o. posed 10 accord the fair stranger the proteC
iion she seemed by her manner 10 impore
he Her Majesty wore a dress Of white velve
he covered all over with lace. The head-dre,
IN, was particularly admired, composed Of di;
Ia. dem OF diamonds and pearls, with orange
he flowers and long veil. The Countess Nlol
ler tito, her mother, was dressed in blue yelye
IN with white lace white bonnet and feahe
Ter tipped with gold. Their Majeslies wei
re- conducted by The Archbishop and his asst
'g- ianls 10 a raised estrade, on which were ln
ore seats placed on a carpet Of ermiue, and su
ss, mounted by canopy, on which lot cours.
he figured the eagle. This part of the chnrc
ted was so arranged as 10 form sort OF Goth
10 chapel, but such was the blaze Of lights al
III. costume that the intended effect was n
de quite equal 10 expectation. The ceremon
The lasted bout an hour after which The inpe
The raj party left in the same order; the orche
nix, ira chanting Te Dsum as they were goir
es- out.
As soon as the Emperor anl Empress hc
of disappeared, there was general rush to Il
hat doors TO see them mount The state carriag
ror and so animated was the scene without, wi
or. ladies, gentlemen, soldiers, troopers men
on livery, all mingled together, while the gre
ce. bell rang its merriesl peal, and the mus
the lond enough 10 be heard, that people seem
on more struck with The effect than they HI
been by the more said ma.nifcence III,
had just been Witnessing The Empre
ave too, looked as il she had recovered her col
uni posure, and smiled with evident pleasui
The while The cheers Of the people, as the hap
ing couple moved of, became really Of the m,
INV cordial kind.
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