The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-18

their homage to the august lady and they were as cor
DIAL as the expressions Of respect shown to the Empress
on her journey from Ssal TO Merida.
Her Majesty was elegantly but simply attired wear
ing a white dress trimmed with light blue her noble
head being covered with graceful little hat also set OF
with blue Not gem or jewel 10 be seen upon her
graceful person. AT THO back Of her head beneath the
little hat, her well combed auburn hair was noticeable
After receiving the congratulations of the delegations
mentioned her Majesty advanced into tho city, In the
midst Of the lveest acclamations, the cortege being
swced by various deputaons and BY large number OF
distinguished persons following in sumptuous car
rages of various coors.
twould take much space describe the order Of tho
Carriages in the procession the innumerable shouts or
welcome resoundng in the air and the cordial greetings
uttered by the dense multitude right and left during the
passing o. the imperial coregc at foot pace from the
hrst triumphal arch 10 the Plaza de Jesus
There her Majesty alghed from her carriage, and was
received by another delegation Of ladies and an angelic
bcvy of little children.
While passing By the Government Palace shower Of
natural and artificial flowers of ribbons bearing appro
pirate notices, and OF strips OF paper printed with
verses, almost inundated august Empress.
From the base of the arch to the main entrance TO
the cathedral her Majesty passed between double line
formed by the CHEF local authorities presided over by the
Political Protect, Senior Don Jose Garcia Morales
HIS Excelcncy Don jose Sala2ar Harrequi the inn
commanding the Seventh provincial division, accom-.
panied her Majesty together with The other persons OF
the court in her suite
The military dressed In full uniform
Az about eleven O'Clock her Majesty received upon
the steps OF the porch of the temple by the apostolic al
ministrator Of the diocese DR. Leandro Rodriguez de la
salu the venerable ecclesiastical chapter and all the
clergy OF the capital in their splendid vestments pre-
ceded by the Cross and a number Of wax tapers
kneeng upon crimson velvet cushion bordcred with
gold fringe and placed upon rich carpet, her Majesty
kissed the holy cruchx presented to her and entered the
borne by the Judges of the Superior Court and the
members of the government council Of the district Upon
entering the precincts Of the temple her Majesty devouy
received the holy water offered her.
In the chancel rich canopy prepared, and after
the prayers customary upon the reception of sovcregns
and chant accompanied by the solemn music Of the
worship offered a Him through whose will
all sovereigns reign during which the Empress remained
kneeling in most devout attitude
Thereafter solemn Tie Degm expressly composed for
| the occasion performed.
The vast cathedral was filed with numerous assem-
bage, comprising persons belonging TO the highest as
well az the'lowes degrees OF society," collected together
to bless and welcome our august sovereign.
Upon the conclusion of the religious ceremonies her
Majesty proceeded on foot (dismissng the carriage
which awaited her at the foot of the steps, TO the resi-
dcnce placed at her disposaone Of the most elegant
and capacious mansions IN the city.
shortly after her Majesty reached her quarters,
where she was greeted with another shower of flowers,
ribbons and verses accompanied by the exquisite music
OF military band and the joyful shouts of thousands OF
| both sexes.
just tribute to her merit virtue, beauty and good
Shortly afterwards her Majesty received the congratu
lations of the officials Of the district apartment
specially arranged for the purpose, after which large
number OF ladies' military and civil officers and citizens
paid their respects to the Empress.
In reply TO the congaulatory address delivered by the
Political Prefec her Majesty after appearing on the
balcony of her apartments at the camorous request Of
the multitude without, expressed herself folows:--
eve have long wished to visit you in order to study
your necessities and learn your desires. The Emperor
| being prevented from electing this important
kobject, has sent me to You to present to you hi:
| cordial greetings II affords me much pleasure tc
do SO and assure you from my heart that he
deeply regrets that he cannot be here to tell you
how great is his affection towards You, and he will regret
1t still more when inform him of the enthusiastic
Yucatan.
After the various. splendid repast was
served in her Maesty's apartments a number OF ladie
and ,an,s eminent officials occupying places at the mpera
The public and private buildings the streets through
which the imperial cortege passed decorated IL
honor OF the Empress and the night Of her arrival Their
was general illumination throughout the city