Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-10-07


marked too, that his Royal Hghness wore probably1r
the first time in public since the day Of acceptance shrs
Of the grand cross and insignia OF the Legion OF Human
aas mp ss was IN his daySrs q
OF Honor In the second carriage were Marshal Ealz.
French Minister Of War; Col Fleury, chief equerry
Imperial Majesty, the Duke Of Newcastle, and Gensa,n
Lord Seaton. The gallant solderke bearing Of Lind
Seaton who the uniform Of British general cfhus
particularly remarked and audibly commented ON ny
many of the spectators. The Duke Of Newcastle
the Lincoln green uniform Of the Nottinghamshire TZ~
and il is disparagement to say that his grace.s
sumption, for the nonce Of the militia character
panied as il by the pecularlookng jely-bag and
muff which constitute the principal features Of the hux
dress by the corps in question, did not 10 comfn2
ton with his grace's beneath this anwonted
tune contribute very essentially to the external dignity
of the noble representative Of the British Cabinet Tho
remaining carriages occupied by members os 1hn
imperial and royal stats and by various persons OF d
ncton The Emperor paid the officers Of the royal ysAx
the graceful and under the circumstances, douolF so
ceptabe compliment Of placing ehdr-a-banss - aAsr
disposal
As the leading carriages fled through Boulogne sRe
streets literally crowded by residents and spss1n-
ors-French and English-who sauted his Imperial 3xa
esty and the Consort of the British Sovereign with
lousy cordial and vociferous cheering. The isst11n
objects Of these manifestations Of loyal atachrssn -
knowledged them from time to time with frank and
full courtesy.
The journey from Boulogne to Marauise, dstsrm -
about ten miles, was performed within the hour n
arriving at Marquise the Emperor and Prince Asks1k
mounted their horses and proceeded to make prcas
nary reconnaissance of the ground and the POSITION -
the troops The morning was fresh, clear, and plenn
and remained the day advanced, the tempeExans
continuing Of the agreeable medium especially avo0azhs
to the operations Of field day and not subectiaE -
and bodies Of those engaged to the unpleasant e
of excessive light and heat.
The Emperor rode his favorite chestnut charger Frae
Alberts charger Of the same color. Sulsman fsA
rode magnificent bay horse from the imperial staaas
Amongst the officers of the staff Prussian gsnmG
officer deputed by his Prussian Majesty, and with vsn
Prince Albert conversed several occasons iD ~
course Of the day. The tout ensemble of the stam 80
brilliant and dashing in the highest degree, ard "a -
members mounted steeds whose action and Fw-
sique attested the sound Judgment which prevails in L.
selection Of horses for the imperial stud.
The whole forces disposed follows: Tbs -
peror's army occupied the rising ground above the ~
lage of Marquise stretching out its line the vW
to the heights beyond the iron-works the right an
the left extending to small village sheltered by wzsd
An artillery force supported each wing and the pos
of this division was admirably arranged for the resstEnr
of any attack upon its lines The force under GesA
Count de Schramm occupied the rising ground in 1a
direction Of Calais, the Of the two armies sg
separated by space Of something than three zfs
The advance guard Of the attacking force throwD n
sideraby forward extending its line along the whole @
Of the Emperors army, the resting the h6AD
towards Calais. 9W Ek6gs e4fg ,E5af
The Emperor and Prince having completed tbsar H.
spection Of the arrangement Of the troops, the ars
operations Of the day commenced by false stsHs
the part Of the imperial forces against the right k
Of the enemy The object Of this demonstration wnsaD
turn the left flank Of General Schramms force, and t
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attack in degree successful The enemy D11E
line gave way under the heavy FIRE to which ws ess-
posed; the infantry brokeup into columns and undsrs
ter Of their guns retired in good order acrosa S
valley portion Of the force took shelter in the rDs&
Of glevent, from whence sharp fire was kept HFsa
some time; but renewed attack OF the ImperEsa -
tery at length dislodged Them and the retreat Was
tinued in the direction Of Mount Couple The ntsaasa
charge Of cavalry counermanded by the Emperor -
observing that If it took place the proposed spos.
i would present the unmary anomaly Of body OF hsH
charging force protected by wood. While this ssl
was proceeding the right Of the Emperors army
centrang strength upon the left flank Of the opp5
ground above Marquise poured forth heavy and
tnuous discharge across the valley under the sH -
which General Schramms lines at length gave wsy 1na
retired to the right This movement was followed by =.
hidden by aridge Of land now seen endeavorg %
\ turn the left of the enemy
The movements here indicated exhibited several ssv
exciting features There oil the buste the din nn
Y the impetuous of The dashng - s6
fro Of through the wrcathng clon3s ~
smoke the deep of heavy cannonade pealing fnR
oil points Of the field at the moment; the gxss,
sharp FIRE of the skrmishers moving rapidly from ys-
ton to position; the volleys of musketry bursting tkx
from the bristng ranks Of infantry; the shouts nz
clamor Of the troops in active notion all contrbussdD
the production of which might well have reuiu1
ed gazing Of the most evenul days Of his n
| tal experiences.
The evolutions exhibited in marked manner the 90
cuar characteristics of French troops in the field. 1E
quickness and readiness of motion displayed by TIM Ina
fnntry the efficiency french
ing large country whose surface presst
ed all the difficulties of ordinary field Of battle. Ta
may have been inferority in that peculiar disciFE
Of gesture for which British troops remarkabs Au
even this circumstance tended to display to adysSNes
the prompt ready facility with which scattered bsg
could be -marshalied at the shortest notice IL r
have been objected that the troops moved in dEszr
squares than English military authorities would ae
approved but il might probably have been replied asa
bodies thus moving offer smaller marks for opposing
lery, and readily enabled to shelter tAsA-
/ selves from attack. saf4ts} Hstas5s1tf
After the first series Of man6uvres had been compoa1
and while the two corps ddrrnee preparing for
cond movement the Prince Consort requested permnn
to visit the opposing camp. The Emperor at
coded, and his Royal Hghness, attended by his adelS
camp and orderly, rode across the valley to GsEt
Schramm's position. The operations went on during hR
absence, which lasted about hour. The advsDnna
guard of the enemy made repeated stands the Villages
and sheltered ground the field afforded them eFaMr~
tunity; but the cautious tactics and vigorous prere
tire, Notwithstanding obstinate resistance kept 7y
the artillery The Emperor rode along the whole psf
MS division, confning himself point, but ~
onaly directing each the exgencics s his
position required. He appeared wholly engrossa6 ssrd
his duties watching with intense interest both hss
and the opposing force. He frequently referred Fan
of the country, and issued directions to his sdea-
camp, who galopng in all directions n
cute them. From time to time his Majesty directive 1sns
notice Of Prince Albert to the movements in prrgrxs
His Royal Highness, who appeared equally nseraxAae
observed them through his field glass; and was freqnarJ
remarked in earnest conversation with - officers M
the staff
The lul after the first attack was succeeded BY