The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-02-28

IRON Gott0ndnrs Messenger, FEB. l5-EUentp0.
The legislative session OF 1867 was opened this
day at i O'Clock by the Emperor in person, the
ceremony taking place, as on preceding occa-
slops, in the Sale des EJats OF the Louvre As
the long gallery which communicates from the
Tuilerles with the lasl-named building still re-
mains unfinished, their Maesties we're obliged
70 proceed IN state carriages through the tri-
umphal arch in the Place du Carrousel to the
Pavilion Demon, the outofdoor part of the dis
play being, In consequence, rendered infinitely
more striking.
AS the weather was delightful, and unusually
mlld lOr the season OF The year, considerable
crowd had assembled on the place to witness
their kajestles' passage. As is usual on such
occasions, party OF the National Guards on
one side and troops OF the line on the other
were posted along the way which the Imperial
cO1tege had to follow. Behind stood dense
mass of spectators, and likewise the neighbor-
hood OF the Palace, on the side of the Rue de
Rvoli, was thronged with persons desirOus of
seeing the splendid equipases conveying the
Ambassadors, Marshals, Ministers, and other
high personages to the Imperial sitting. Until
little alter IL q continued succession of car
riages drove past to wards the Louvre. q similar
stream coming back somewhat before 2, when
the sitting had concluded
The internal arrangements ofthe Sale des Flats
were about the same as IN the preceding years,
the whole being hung with crimson velvet, or
namented with gold lace. Hangings of the
same rich material were to be seen in the win
doWs and doorways, and the front of the long
galleries running down the whole length OF the
hall was similarly adorned. All the seats and
benches prepared for the high dgnitaries and
official bodies were also covered with crimson
and gold. At the tarthest end of the sale was
prepared raised estrade, on which was placed
the Emperor's throne with chairs of state for the
Princes of the Imperial family, while lmmedl-
ately behind stood other seats tor the great dig
nitaries of the crown. In the centre of the
hall was left wide passage, richly carpeted,
by which the imperial procession could reach
the raised platform. On either side were dis
posed cross benches for the various official
hO0lpg a a
The first arrivals contrary to what was seen
IN former years, took place long before the
usual hour, and at half-past ten, except for the
highly privileged, there was no possibility for
any person to get more than casual glaLce
into the grand hall OF meeting. A vast crowd
stood in the Sale Lebrun, endeavoring to see
something OF what was passing in the sale be-
yond but without much chance of succeeding.
As to hearing what the Emperor might say,
that was utterly out of the question; in fact.
after the hour just mentioned, not one of the
general spectators could penetrate beyond the
outside room. But for the persons who had
special tickets the case was quite different, as
they, of course, entered freely into the Sale des
Etats. There, from eleven O'Clock until quar-
ter past twelve, richly attired personages fol.
lowed each other without Interruption.
A great number of elegantly dressed ladies
also continued to present themselves, and gene
rally were assigned places IN the galleries
above, until at last the whole OF the front row
on each side was occupied exclusively by the
fair spectators the bright cOlors OF their spring
dresses adding to the general effect II was
remarked that no previous similar occasion had
witnessed so large an attendance, both male
and female, the desire being universal TO learn
at the earliest possible moment the Emperor's
views on the events in Germany and on the
constitutional forms lately entered on.
little before one cheers outside and the
drums beating a salute announced the arrival
of the Empress Her Majesty came from the
Tuileres in carriage drawn by two horses.
preceded and followed by Cuirasseirs of the
Imperial Guard. The carriage went along at a
very moderate pace, and loud cheers burst from
the crowd as the Empress passed Her Majesty
was received at the entrance of the Pavilion
Demon by the Princess Clotllda, the Princess
Mathilde, and the Princess Lucien Murat, and
at once proceeded up the grand staircase to the
Sale des Etats. master of the ceremonies
preceding the imperial party advanced few
steps into the hall, and announced "The En-
press,n when at once the whole assemblage
rose, and as her Majesty advanced down the
central passage loud cries of ,'Viye p!mpera-
trce,n burst torthlfrom every side. Her Majesty
preceded by the officers on service and followed
by the Grand Mistress of the Household and
her ladies OF honor proceeded TO tribune on
the right of the platform, where she took her
seat with the Princesses and the ladies in at
tendance,
Immediately after the cannon of the Invalide5
fred salvo of twenty-one guns, to announce
that the Emperor had left the Tuileries. His
Majesty, accompanied by the Prince Imperial,
was also conveyed to the Pavilion Demon in q
carriage drawn by two horses, preceded by Q
body of the CuirassieTs of the Guard, and fol-
lowed by one of Cent-Gardes. Loud cheer:
burst from the spectators as the carriage passed
along.
His Majesty, on alighting, was received by
Prince Napoleon and the Princes Lucieh, 10
achim, and Achille Murat. The imperial cor
tege then formed, and, having assembled the
staircase, entered the hall in the customary
order. First came master OF the ceremonies
the Equerry on duty, and the Prefect of thu
Palace; next the Grand Master of the Ceremo
nies. the Grand Chamberlain, and the Crane
Marshal of the Palace; then advanced the Em
peror, in generals uniform, with the Prince
Imperial, dressed in black velvet suit, will
knickerbockeTs and velvet stockings fOlloWet
by the Princes having rank at court, the Crane
Almoner, the Commander OF the Cent-Gardes
and the several officers of the imperial house
hold.
The moment the Emperor appeared, lout
cries of VlUe pEnpereltr burst forth, and con
tinued until his Majesty had taken his seat ol
the throne. The young Prince sat close by, ant
the other Princes occupied the chairs OF stat
adjoining.
The Grand Master OF the Ceremonies thel
signi6ed TO all to be seated, and his Majesty
whOalooked in excellent health, rising, delivers
in distinct voice, heard in every part OF th
sale, the following fa
SPEECH. .-Ir
Messieurs les Senateurs, Messieurs les Depu
tes;-Since your last session grave events nav
occurred in Europe. Although they surprise
the world by their rapidity, as well as by tn
Importance of their results, It seems tnat, az
cording to the provisions of the Emperor, the
were fatally destined to be accomplished. M
poeon said at st. Helena:-"One or the create
Ideas was the agglomeration and concentratlo
OF the same geographical nations which reyol
tions and politics have broken up and diVide'
That union will take place sooner {
later by the force of events; the impulsiOn
already given, and do not think that after n
fall and the disappearance of my system, the