The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-25
AFT AIRS IN EUROPE.
Our Naples Correspondence.
NAPLES, May 1862


Bay aud Enthusiasm an the strees-His Majesty
Targa for Bouqae.s-Fhs Procasio~ to tAs Palace
Riiitsry Revieo-Deputation from the Sired Begodrs-
Metropolitan Hlumi,at.on-Yisit from the Frsach Ad
nssrat-Fs,rre Royal Movements DC.
The hopes of reactoniss crushed at least for
shs present. by the enthusiastic reception OF Victor
Emanuel Naples. Imagination palsd before tho rea
ty IL seemed as II electric shock animated simulta
nsously the entire population.
The telegraph announced the King would arrive in
Naples at hafpast two p M but the squadron did not
the bay until after four p NJ The National Guard
drawn up from p. NJ. through the streets Of
Pere Piazza del Castslo San Giuseppe Santa and
The Toledo which the streets the royal cortoge
20 pass through Numerous corporations, students and
operatives Of every grade with banners explaining their
occupations placed Themselves at the Marina tho place
whore the King disembarkeS. s
On Monday, April %. at four p NJ, the first cannon
announced TO the vast city that Victor Emanuel entered
tho port wild shout that rent the air broke from the
excited populace. .viva il Rso was echoed BY every
mouth followed by capping OF hands that would
beyond doubt, have satisfied even first rate prna
donna. The royal steam frgate Maria Adelaide entered
the port accompanied by several vessels Of warEngsh
and French-which fred salutss perpetually. All the
stranger vessels with the entire Italian in port,
bslched forth sautss from their sides with such rapidly
rs to make them appear fire. Every vessel In the
passed by sailors gave hearty cheers that could
be distinctly heard shore, The bay covered with
lblo small boats which joined in tho escort and
accompanied the King to the place Of Decentralization.
and added their ncsssant applause bouquets, banners
and waving handkerchiefs to welcome his Majesty.
Victor Emanuel was received in splendid pavilion
erected purpose the landing by the prsfeto
Lamarmora, the municipal and all the authorities Of
note, both civil and military, and others specially
vita al TboE ip0 and hair
gorgeous liveriss Of scarlet and gold. As his Majesty
rode through the streets shouts Of welcome
cempanied by deaceuing applause greeted him. de-
huge Of lowers raEed over him. which were thrown from
the balconies land window is without balcony by
the ladies' Sometimes was rdiculous-the King was
literally peited with flowers Some enthusiastic ndvi.
duas anxious 10 show their good will threw bouquets of
royal cooked hat that article Of decorative utility caved
in and nearly capszed his Majesty who gazed rueruy
on the monster bouquets Tho COMPTROLLER, who sat in
front the carriage however the OF it, and
received the missiles with nyhng but satisfaction not
having oven the consolation Of knowing they for
him really think the people took malicious pleasure
In knocking his hat over bis eyes: he seemed the target
which all seemed to aim.
Preceding the King a carriage with the members
Of the royal household then the royal carriage in which
his Majesty, with General IamarInera his LETT
the Comptroller and the Prime Minister, Rata2zi, in
front. oher carriages followed, with the aids minis
ers, sc. The march was begun by the Royal Carahi-
neri on horseback while the escort surrounding the car
rage was given TO the National Guard Of Naples
Arrived at the royal palace, the King enthusiast
caily cneered lAen commenced the defe of the
National Guard and the troops OF the garrison which
lastod about an hour. Scarcely had his Majesty entered
the palace when he loudly called for and, with his
SUITE appeared on the bacony The cnth 10
frantic height. Ills Majesty at his |
kind reception that he wept with JOY when he entered
the palace
just before the King arrived q ludicrous incident
occurred, which set the people in good humor. Ex-
lectato on tipoe all eyes were directed towards
the Toledo, f whence the King expected, when |
sudden rush through the files of soldiers that lined the
ROAD on either side announced the advent OF something
m Ia
6 Via IT, but the sentence not completed; for to
the amusement Of some and the Infinite disgust Of
with boughs waving above their uncombed heads
followed by grand deputation from the bsggars "a
class than desirable), bearing banners
nearly dirty themselves. Decsncy might |
have suggested that for once in q lifetime thsy |
King, as they delight 70 call him. But dirt is the
sign manual Of Naples they properly scorned TO
pride. II Neapoitan had a colony Of fsas about /
him, devoutly believe he would emigrae 10 some
his just dues. The soldiers perfectly nonpIussea
for large body mot counting the feas) rather
difficult affair to dispense without disturbing the general
harmony usual mobocracy prevailed, and the beg
gars riumphanty took Of the road and shook
their dirty fists in derson close under the noses OF the
indignant warriors, who tried hard to look as they
thought IL the best joke in the world. On the banners
they named themselves "Commtee Of the Poor" 1t
q needless device, would have accused /
them OF having surplus bank stock when they gazed l
the banners that hung from their walls shrsds
and tatters. 1t seemed il every rag they could
ter pressed the service oas their outer
and boy in fantastic Independence. When the King
arrived at tn. palace here was friendly recognition OF
his merits from the committee which doubtless his
Majesty fully appreciated
In the evening the whole city was brilliantly llumi-
mated not window without its lamps. Before the
palace, in the piazza del Plehscito stationed the
bands Of all the bat,aons Of the National Guard amount
ing TO four hundred and fourteen who played
all the popular airs. grand display OF fireworks
let OF the roof Of the church San Francisco d Pauo
which the King and suite witnessed from the balcony of
palace The applause his Majesty received every
minutes obliged him to abandon his chair and remain
standing l
Tho church Of san Francisco di Pzulo magnificent
structure, opposite the palace, gorgeously lumi
mated II has circular FORM with three domes (of It's
three chacs) its coIonadcs stretch round nearly half
the piazza del ebscito The whole front OF thsthurch
and pillars Of the coonade, well the domes,
entirely covered with colored iamps-red, white and
greel-the national coors There fortyeight thou
sand amps used the church Fsstoons Of greens,
with lamps suspended from them were ooped 10 double
rows from gigantic spears City feet in height, from
each Of which foated pennon, while half way |
up the spears four flags gracefully grouped |
together forming beautiful picture both OF tho
piazza The illumination continued three days in
succss sion but owing the third day being windy the
lamps the church extingushed fast they
lighted Tho Toledo the place in the city
Every balcony 10 the and eight
variegaicd lamps The gasamps on the sidewalks i
removed and artificial palm trees composed OF tin,
painted green, substituted. The gas conducted
aorg the centre Of each loaf and small OF gas issued
at short distances. 1t was superb.
on Tuesday evening the French Admiral with General /
Iamarnora Ratazzi and others, dined at Court after
which he roy party attended Sau Carlo On the Kings
entrance the applause ovcrwbe ming; scarcely had
ne taken scat another Drought
him TO his feet again The San Carlo lighted by thou
sands candles and presented most brilliant spectacle
On the evening Of Tuesday procession formed OF very
respectfully dressed people. bearing plaster bust Of
Victor Emanuel, eTowned Win laurel ana various ban,
tGaribaldin The mob shouted and paradod before the
palace; but the windows all dark but there a
private ttle garden leading from the Kings bsdcham.
Der In which hts Majesty and guests Of the dinner party
were quietly smoking ssgars and enjoying the breeze
from the bay previous 70 entsring the heated atmos
phere OF the crowded San Carlo IL IL his kaestys
tsnton redeem all pledges not exceeding 3d. Garbadi
did the here and redeemed all undor g. This
liberaty cost over So 900. The Kings bounty will
doubtless beyond 100000. Every beggar has
received small Of money according TO what family
he has
Next Tuesday the Municipal give grand ball to his
Majesty
Three balls given at the palace ono at Portic
The vccroy Of Egypt and Prince Umberto, the Of
NIc4or EfDnn ara ilu efaA