, 1864-07-10


procession, which, assembling in front Of |
st, Domingo, arrived at 10 o'clock ut the |
Grand Square, cheering the mo1arcls who
appeared at the grand balcony Of the palace.
They remained long time witnessing the
enthusiasm, In which the ladies, who we're
Maiesties appeared. everybody took of their
hats, and the ladies, although the great
crowd had thrown the procession into con-
fusion, waved their flags or handkerchiefs,
and the cathedral bells struck up chime,
palace they Went to the residence Of
the Archbishop, whom they found on the
balcony, profound silence ensued as
be gave them a benedlction, then
the Archbishop checred for their soyereigns,
Napoleon Ill, Eugruis, the Pope, the French
army and It's generals and the Mexican peo-
pie. His cheers were ratified by the crowd.
who then complimented him In similar
manner. Thence the procession delled to
the French Embassy, being received BY II.
Montholon. At the School of Mines they
stopped to salute the State Minister, Velas-
qnez de Leon, and did not forget Senior sala-
ing, principally given By the ladies, we're
some for Gutierrez Estrada, and to tho memo
r. OF Father Miranda And SO they kepti 1t
up till two or three o'clock In the morning
The ladies' IN waiting as yet, named are
del Valle, sa1as, Adalid, Pardo, Velasco.
Many Of the principal persons Of the Capt.
tai have already been invited to dine at the
palnce. and the foreign residents have not
been omitted. The magnificent view from
Imperial VISITORS and it is their intention to
convert 1t into palace. Indeed, the works
hare already commenced, but A1a1imsllfan
haa limited The outlay, for he says that the
nation is poor and be must organize bis
treasury before laying ont much money for
the Emperor offered lis right hand to Gene
ral Mezie, but the latteras horse, frightened
by the noise Of the cheering and booming Of
cannon, the showers Of flowers, ribbons and
verses, cnrreted 50 much that the couqueror
Of aaa Matshnla ,as could rot t approach; 80 the
arch Of Peace, at the corner of the Marssco-
Ia, where an appropriate hymn was sung bg
The children Of the Hospital for the Poor.
At the German Clubhouse was hung out
the Belgian ilag, and the members saluted the
Emperor and Empress in their native Ian.
guagc. Besides this, little girls, elegantly
dressed, presented olive branches md slight
presents. The Emperor wore military uni.
form; bis hat that Of n Mexican General, md
On his breast the ribbon and insignia of
The Emprses wore q dress of light blue, .
blue muntf1la, aud q bonnet merely adorned
with few flowers. This simplicity was
strong Lesson against luxury, and gave
| fresh beauty to the natural graces Of her
countenance, full Of kindness and sweetness.
Outside the principal gate of the cathedral
| was IN Immense nrch Of nutural flowers, ali
! made OF red and white pinks-this Litter
color serving for the inscription: "Xochi-
pilco to Us 1sa Esmpsror Msstmtllian
Put up ey the Indians Of tbat toWp> nSS Dsea sea
the Emperor expressed desire to see it
| again in the Capital. 1t appeared Of velvet.
| and It's smell was perceptlble to consider.
able d1ftauce. From this arch to the palace,
| carpets were extended and q canvass awning
was overland. = battery placed opposite to
| the palace made the salutes. Their Maiesttes
I returned on foot to the palace, and on entcr-
Ing, the Mexican ia. WIS displayed. the pro-
| cesslon ascended the grand staircase and fol-
! lowed the Emperor and Empress to the
| grand throne saloon, which was adorned
press ofthe French. Their Msjtsties entered
the Interior apartments, the doors being
! guarded By haloerdiers properly uniformed
aid armed. In na few minutes they a,ain came
forth and occupied the throne, whilst the
Grand Marshal ot the Court, the Ministers Of
household stood gu the steps Then the Master
OF the Ceremonies, according 10 etiquette,
| began to call the authorities nnd corpofations
| who were waiting to offer their congr2tula,
tions. The first called were the Secretaries
! Of State and Commander-ln-Chlef Bazaine,
I
place, Baron Nefgre, and the other officers
Of the Franco-Nexican army. Here, again,
the nl-stared Gen. Mezia Has unluckv tor
being desired By bis Majesty to spe IL for the
Order Of Guadalupe; either owing to bad
writing Or from emotion, he could not read
it, and Maximilliap, descending one OF two
ateps. g1asped him By the hand, and told
him thar be paid no attention to words but
to hearts. aud he knew that the Geuerars
belonged to him. When the conyr ltulations
we're over, the Emperor, with u clear and
manly voice, answered to a1l in short aud
throne with the Empress, receiving cheers
from the assembly. Afttrward they appeared
on the balcony to bow to the people. At
4:30, although 1t threatened rain, they went
out In an open carriage, preceded b5 the
| Grand Matshu1, aud followed by a small es-
eort, to drive through some Of the Streets,
going as fur aa the road to San Ctasme. This
0gah was IN ovation. On the 18th, at one
o'clock in the afternoon, they Went out
alone, aud on foot to sisit some Of the
churches. 4 mass Of over 5,0c9 persons soon
v en aaa S9sn s s sbs :bsn
persons Joining arms formed u barrier and
asking a1aximiiliaa If he wished au escort to
be brought; be ans = cred that the best u.
cort was the people. Among the mottoes
written. in Mexican, were the follow
Ing: "ihe ancient throne Of the Aztcca
Is isI; Is;wai1,ng son, Q, great Naxlmillian u
| 4AE t11E 4uulAu lAGG HIS nothing 10
offer you, Great priuce. but the Sceptre
Of Monte*nna." "Come, illuatriauf
religion Of Jesus &C cnlist ase set xons on
Sire, to occupy the throne Of the Aztecs, buI
try 10 q. rise on 1t the empire Of truth aue
justlce." Every people of the Mexican
territory boldly raise your heads, The poison
iEg band Of the imploas and blaspherncr has
been paraltsed. ''rake eour:4e, M,x,cans
the true light follows the dark STUDIES q
fh1sehood," -" "Mexienps, from the east coue.
the knowledge Of the gospel, here Its perse
cutlon was to be established. But rejoice
Tor row from the East comes It's deiunce
!; Adore Divine Providence"
Finding the Aztec population still so nj,
mcrous, and the language 30 prevalent, thl
Emperor and Empress have dctcrmincl t.
lsarn 1t, 50 as to need no interpreter witt
that portion Of their Subjects. The birth
day OF the Empress occurred during thel
stay at PRebla, nnd in Il kind and unaffected
letter signed + Charlotte" she iutiruated he
intention 10 docate $1,000 from her psiva.
funds toward repairing the hospital Tor th
poor, now In ruinous condition.