The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-27

Francerance, who had been the first OF the European
family Of nations !, hail the independence Of the republic
vered by Mr. Xei, Of South Carolina which for eryid
eIoquence business Of expression and lofty thought was
worthy Of the riveted attention received He smoke Of
dipIomacy-as not trick, shutte--but a. Demanding
the highest Of craftsmanship that above all others the
United Staes with its composite material aggregation
Of all nations required in its diplomatss men Of extraor
binary capacity-such as the deceased He eulo-
gzed the object Of the present meeting, which
was TO do honor the great dead Woe the country
that neglected to pay such trbuei The ashes Of tho
mighty dead were landmarks of nations progress II
the memory Of scenes like the present that sma
lated future raised others who became
the true prophets like the Hebrews Of DID, Of their native
land.
Rather an awkward contrsteaps, springing from the
best intentions brought the meeting to sudden termna
ton Mr. Curlics OF the chapel In the Hue DO
Bcrr proposed that tablet should BIO placed In the halls
Of the chapel the memory Of the deceased and that
subscription should be entered into for that purpose
Had the speaker stopped here all might have been well,
but he added and that the surplus, II any, should be
surer, as II was greatly in need If the motion had
ut any time any chance OF success, the speech of Mr..
save me %y Of Mr.
wereFirst get the money take hat round before each
man in this chapel and stick il in his face till you have got
his money after that you can do as you please about
tablet thing else. Great confusion followed In the
midst Of which gentleman proposed the adjournment OF
the meeng-a motion as the chairman remarked which
by parliamentary usage superseded all Others and Mr..
Curleis' proposition accordingly fell to the ground.
never before SO completely witnessed the necessity
the meeting however, was Of most touching character,
and cannot fail be otherwise than gratifying 10 the
friends and relatives Of the deceased statesman.
PARIS, Oct Is, 1869.
Ftes IN Honor Of the Emperms and Empresss Visit to
Bordeau1-Grand Ceremonial Reception Of the Autto-
rifles and Ceryy-Addrcss Of the Arcqbishop and Reply
n he Emperor-Ttip Of the Imperial Party DOion the
Magnificent Spectacle on their Retu,r-Scene
at the Theatre and Ball Room-You,ag America in the
Rgfyeshment Roons-7ne Expedition to China-The H.
rich C'erence-Progress Of the Military League Of Gent
trail Tally, &C., dc.
have just returned from Bordeaux, where had gone
TO witness the grand reception to be extended the En-
peror and Empress by the citizens Of that town. Upon
my arrival found the city in state Of ndescrbable ag
taon. On all sides arches of triumph, banners and ORR
flames were being erected and hung out, and men, wo
and children rushing about with ustres lamps
and draperies At the Municipal Palace gorgeoasly far
nished apartments being rendered still So
and the river steamers that take the imperial
party on excursion to the mouth of the Ga
rome were being painted and beautifully decorated
All was animated excitement and preparation. AT
six O'Clock the imperial train arrived at the depot
soldiers Of the line and the Garde Rationale formed lines
from the railway to the paais Muncipale. detach-
ment Of Cent Gardes in their gala uniform were in
VuuauCe W pIeCtuc ulc CoTNSe III ulc FeCeptOn room
of the depot which splenddy decorated with velvet
and gided hangngs the Project the Mayor of the
city and the military commanders had obtained per-
mission to enter the building, and had thus fine oppor
tupity of witnessing the ceremony.
The Emperor, with the Empress his arm, entered
the room; drums beating, the populace outside
shouting, and am sorry to say the rain pouring
down with such violence that did not hear word
Of the short address that the Mayor made to the
imperial visiters. The Emperor answered a few
kind Words and then the party entered the carriages that
to convey them to the Paiais Municipale 1t was
raining with violence have rarely equaed but
the Empress kept bowling TO the shouting mutudes that
alongside as the carriages went foot pace through
the streets Her dripping bonnet and wet shoulders made
feel really sorry for her Majesty, whose kindness Of
heart always makes her forgetul Of SELF Women and
children dashed along through the mud and rain, and
loud heartfelt shouts Of "vivc rEmpereur, "vve PIN
peratrice, "yve lie Prince Imperial" being
santly vociferated by the half drowned crowd. do
not doubt that the imperial party was exceedingly
rejoiced to get under shelter Of roof. f-
must say that during this most napropos shower the
luminations cut most sorry figure, while the banners
and orihames hung pendant, dripping and dscoored
After short respite, the Emperor received the clergy
the civil and religious authorities and lastly, the officers
stationed at Bordeaux with their regiments. When the
clergy received the Archbishop OF Bordeaux made
address to the Emperor which may be termed appeal
in behalf Of the church. Now unfortunately for this
mand the French clergy has just been getting up series
OF manifesoes in favor OF the Popes temporal power,
and the Pont himself is acting at the present time ia
dire CONTRADICTION to the desires The text Of
this address, and the Emperors reply you will have re-
ceived before this by other channels.
After the public receptions grand dinner took place
the imperial residence, and then all was for the
day, or night should say.
filed the streets at early hour About the En-
peror and Empress visited exposition that now being
held at Bordeaux and then their Majestes and suite en-
the Garopne TO Bee dAmbes Nothing could surpass the
enthusiastic reception extended TO the imperial couple by
the people. never heardeven during the Italian cam
paignlouder heartfelt shouts Of welcome The
tugboat was accompanied on its return, which took
place in the evening" by fotila Of yachts, which
the steamer was also illuminated, while the houses
on the banks OF the river displayed transparencies
and myriads Of colored lamps Garlands q fire were
words Soferino, Magenta and Montebelo the eye
characters Of fire. The lights Of the steamer and the
yachts reflected in the stream and the whole pro-
duced grand and most imposing spectacle.
At ten O'Clock the Emperor Empress and suite entered
the sale Of the grand theatres which had been converted
into ball room, gorgeously beautiful make
believe that Aladdins lamp still possessed its power At
the time ! entered the sale, about q quarter
Majes,ies, it was filed with the elite of the city
The crowd was immense, and great was the anxiety
evnoed to catch first glimpse Of the ardenty expected
visters All at once the large velvet curtain back of the
throne drawn aside, and their Majestes appeared
Cheer upon cheer burst FORTH the ladies joining in most
heartily, ruthlessy cracking their tight fitting kids in the
vehemence Of their applause. Their Majcstes danced
walked about the room and at midnight quietly retired
leaving the dancing portion 10 have good time Of It,
saw gentleman present in blue uniform with spread
eagle buttons on it, and concluded he was our Consul
Owing to the great crowd unable TO address him.
] observed, par pdre,hese, that several young
men, looking very much like Americans, remained
much longer than was necessary In the refreshment
rooms. heard one Of them declare most emphaticaly
that he should stick to his place long he wished TO-
He asserted in loud tones that had better looking girls
In the United States than present at the ball. but
that the claret was leete ahead of his time. left
these young gentlemen to the enjoyment the good wne
and fastened to my room TO get some sleep.
had through the kindness OF friend at Court OBJ
tanned seat in the imperial train, and morning after
due demonstration on the part Of the people, the Emperor
and Empress left Paris We stopped at or two places
route and arrived here at eight in the evening
Nothing has TRANSFERRED regards the China expe-
don the fact that the London Spectator asserts that
the forces Of France will be held Back unless England
promises to join the Congress. You will bear In mind
that mentioned that such the probable intention OF
this government in my last letter. E N
The dealings Of diplomacy enveloped in mys-
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