Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-29
Entrance of the Allied sovereigns into Milan


YERCELLI. June l0.-Those who were for
tunate enough to reach the Lombard capital
on Wednesday morning. had an opportuni-
" of wi Messing one Of the most exciting
and interesting scenes of modern history
mean the entry into Milan of the two allied
suvercigns. 4 friend of mine, just arrived
from Milan, tells me that the most powerful
ina gnation cannot conceive the enthusiasts
tic reception which both the Emperor and
the King met in the ancient dwelling place
of the Nsconti- AMI Sfurzas. On this solemn
occasion the people OF Milan went beyond
the limits of Italian enthusiasm, and greet
ed their liberators with Il hearty warmth
that has made the deepest impression on the
minds of Napoleon and Victor Emanuel.
Although the entrance of their MalestIeS
had been anticipated for four hours, the Mi
lanrSc were on their guard, 80 that the
march through the streets Of the town WAS
really IL glorious one. The King did not try
to conceal the deep emotion winch ms lace
BETRAYED, and the Emperor himself could
not control the JOY he felt on that memorable
occasion. And, indeed, how could II have
been otherwise? Both the monarchs must
have felt at that time all the power they pos
sess all the good they have done. For hlnSs
and Emperors there il such satisfaction IN
achieving glorious work-the work OF q
great and unhappy peoples regeneration
that one can understand how in that hour
their hearts must have been overwhelmed
bv joyful emotions Were | 10 narrate all
the touching episodes of that day | should
not write letter but volume. In order
that YOU may fully understand the solemnity
of the OCCASION, | must tell you that after the
bloody battle of Magenta, the Austrlans, on
their passing through Milan, had spread the
news that the whole of the PiedmOntese ar
nv had been destroyed. You may easily
imagine the anguish of those who had rela-
tives in the ranks of the national army.
AS the fiedmontesc regiments defled You
might see ladies of high rank leave their
carriages anil, with tears in their eyes, anSi-
ously ask for tidings of their sons or OF their
brothers. Happily for them, the Austrian
statements soon turned out to be false.-
When the Te DcVm was over the Emperor
rode TO the Villa Reale, and the King to the
Palace Busca. The popular rejoicing con-
tinued till sad procession began. 1t was
formed by the wounded Of Magenta, who
were carried from the station to the hospital.
You might then have seen counts aud mar
Quises CARRYING in Filters the wounded
Iouaves and Bersag!ierli You would have
seen more than 300 equipages of the noblest
and wcalthiest families Of the town waiting
to convey the wounded soldiers, who were
about to change their hard hospital beds for
soft aud easy ones. The palaces of mobiles
and bankers were thrown open 10 the troops,
and table: laid i'll prlncely fashion Tor the
new corners. 1t was impossible tor soldiers
or officers To make the proprietors Of cafes
and hotels receive payment for refreshments
Money was freely distributed amongst the
wounded By ladies and gentlemen. A dep
utation of rich and influential people was
sent to the King begging him To have the
loan ordered by the Austrians still raised
Forty millions OF francs were thus suhscrib-
ed before evening. While these eXcltln 1.
scenes were still gong on the admirable pro
clamation of the Emperor was published
You will no doubt have already received
this remarkable document.
Ia the meanwhile, Piedmont was not Idle
in celebrating the great victory. A. | told
you in my last letter the Sandman capital
was making great preparations Tor the So
lrmnity Although the day had been rainy,
a starry night had followed. In tn" evening
II gentle breeze had swept away the heavy
clouds of the day, and glorious moonlight
AN Italian onlight-added Ia the effect
Of the most successful illumination. Til"
Town-hall the Arsenal, the Chamber Of DE
putias, the Senate. the Kings Palace, Piazza
San Carlo, and all the offices of the Piazza
Costello, were abazc with thousands -! col
orcd lights The stations Of the Geneva aud
Susa Railroad were ais" brilliantly iliumint-
ted. The glorious names of Frasinetto.
Muntebello, Palc,tro, and Magenta wcr" IN
tcrwovcn with those of Victor Emanuel, Ma
poIcon, Italy. and France Nercelli. have
been told, wa, equally grand i'll its show of
lights and triumphal arches. Ii was, in
fact, Il popular soemnity which WAS arranS-
ed by II free and happy peoplr.-'''rtS. 81
the LoHion Mars.