Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-02-16
FRANCE

The Emperor's marriage, though taking neople
by surprise, has not been exactly niue davs'
wonder; and the public hGs, for the last iva mr.
three days. looked upon It almost asa matter of
course, and have ceased to be surprised From
the present state of public feeling, ALWAYS. Of
course, excepting political circles, there is reason
to ant1i pate that the future Empress will he oen.
orally popular. great deal will, of course de-
pend upon herself, and the immediate friends and
advisers by whom she may be surrounded. T. IL
something in favor of the Countess of Teba that
she appears to have earned the dislike of n
few well Known characters, who to the DISGRACE
of Partisan society, tolerated in it, and it argue.
well for the decency of the future cour, of tbe
Empress that such persons should be among the
first to assai her. With reference to the disered
table stories that have been current. and the
scene of which was laid at Compeigue, it is
positively asserted that these stories were false.
People are now specializing as to the answer
that will be received from foreign courts on the
notification of the Emperor's marriage being made
to them and it is surmised that some expressions
in the address will be considered as rather wound
ing to their dignity, or their amour propre, and
may produce corresponding reply. In several
political circles comments have been freely made
and the term used with reference to Aus
tria in particular, abiding TO the marriage of the
Arch Duchess Marie Louise, has, it appears,
given some offence.
The crown jewels have, it appears, been deliv-
ed, with accustomed ceremony, to the Minister
of State by the Minister Of Finance. They he'd
remained in the treasury since the night of the
Oath February, ls4s, where they had been de-
posted by some faithful sersant of Louis Philippe
1t is stated that some. wiAeh were estimated ut
100000 francs, Disappeared during the anarchy
OF the early part of the revolution. 1t has been
decided that the Empress shall wear diadem on
her ppaf fhe rptb adr no o;y
being considered as raising her to sovereign rank
The ministerial papers state that all the des-
patches received by the government from the
departments are unanimous in testifying to the
satisfaction experienced by the people at the
Emperor's marriage.
Baron Lionel Rot1schild, Of London, has re-.
ceived special invitation to attend the wedding
Some persons say that if the Pope will not
come to Paris to crown the Emperor and his con-
sort they will proceed to Romo to have the cere-
mony performed. The Emperor is said to have
declared SO, end the quidnuncs are trying to make
out OF the expression something than it bears
on its face.
Prince Napoleon Bonaparte has been named
General of Dvision-some say as salvo for the
modification he feels at the Emperors marriage,
and at being himself rejected by the Princess of
Wagram; with whom, it appears, his projected
alliance is definitely broken off. The Prince
tHduo IL u CuuulLiUu tiHb ITO SuOulu 10 appointed
to military rank, prior to accepting the Lieu
tenancy Of Algeria Prince Naposon is but thirty
years, of age has no military experience, and his
appointment to so high rank is not pleasing to
military men. Sssc.ezss,
The civil contract Of marriage took place yes
terday, and the religious ceremony will be cele
brated with immense pomp in the church of No
ire Dame on Sunday, 29th at noon.
The decorations of the Cathedral of Notre
Dame for the marriage are proceeding rapidly un-
der the direction of MN. Vioet-Ledne and
Lassus, the architects charged with the repairs
of the church. The high altar, as already stated,
is to be removed to the entrance of the choir, and
behind it will be a gallery with ogives. vast
| canopy in crimson velvet, surmounted by gigan>
tic eagle bearing an imperial crown will be- placed
| above it. and will be made to extend over the
places to be occupied by their Majesties. From
the crown velvet draperies will extend to the pill
lars ofthe choir. The choir will not be occupied,
it having been determinedto place the orchestra
which will befive hundred strong, near the organ.
In the branches of the Latin cross will be wood
work similar to that of the gallery at the entrance
of the choir, and there will also be recesses,
painted sky blue, in which will be placed on one
side statues OF the Kings of France, on the other
theArchbishops ofthe diocese in Paris The pillars
ofthe choir and the will be decorated with
green velvet, ornamented with golden bees, and
with the initials and arms of their Majesties-
Flags bearing the arms and colors of the depart
ments of France, will be suspended in the choir
aud the roofs both of the choir and the nave
will be decked with banners and streamers of all
colors, as to hide the baroness of the
stone. Estrades will be erected in the cross to
the rig of the altar for the Senate and Diplo-
matte body, to the loft for the Legislative body,
| and the Council of State. Estrades will also be
placed on each side of the nave for the Judges
the stats of the army, and the principal public
functionaries. The middle of the nave will be
left free for the passage of their Majesties and
their households; and they alone will enter by
the great door. The galleries looking on the
EnaRc' and choir will be occupied, and portion of
them will be specially set apart for the ladies' of
the Court. The facade of the Cathedral will be
decorated with banners and escutcheons hearing
the arms of the towns of France, with flags of
all colors, with green draperies strewed with
golden bees, and with wreaths of flowers. In
front Of the great door will be vast portico, in
which the carriage OF the Emperor can enter.
This portico will be dscked with draperies and
similar porticos will be placed in front of other
doors. From the arcades of the porticos will be
suspended escutcheons bearing the initials 81.
Uous)" ant 'E. (Eugene)." Above the por-
ticcs will be equestrian statutes of the Emperor
Charlemagne and the Emperor Napoleon 1. In
what is called the Gallerie des Ros, statues
similar to those destroyed sixty years ago will be
placed in the inches. Tho towers will be sur
mounted by sixteen gigantic eagles.
The military service at the Elysee during the
last four days, has been performed there exactly
accordingso the style enforced there by the first
Napoleon.
A great many English visters have arrived in
Paris during the past two days; the city is very
gay at present. the hotels are full and some bril-
liant fetes are announced for next week. in honor
of the Emperor's marriage.
Immediately afterthe imperial marriage, if not
on Sunday morning, it is stated in well informed
quarters, that an amnesty will be published ex-
tending to those political offenders who were