Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-16
MISCELLANEOUS.
NapoIeon's Everyday Life.


A Paris correspondent who was per-
mitted to inspect the apartments of the
Imperial family at the Tuilleries, gives an
interesting sketch of their style, and of the
Einperor's every day manner o: life. ..
Arrived at this place, the first room at
the right, as we enter, is occupied by the
Hussars or door keepers. They are in uni
forms of chesnnt coloied coats with gold
buttons, on which appear the Imperial arms,
white vests, blank pantaloons, and shoed
buckles in the evening. and ON occasions
buttons, small clothes, a tri.cornered hat,
and sword. They are seated in great arm.
chairs, and sleep when not on service.
The next room is saloon in red, white,
and gold. The walls are hung with damask,
and the furniture in gilt wood. with seats
of gobs!in tapestry. Here are the first cham
berlain aud abide camp. who are in ordi.
nary frock coats, hut. if it were q fete dav,
would figure in scarlet embroidered with
gold. -. ... -.s.l' g.. T."
We enter third room, where large
table is surrounded with chairs, and the
furniture ard the hangngs are red da-
mask
II is the council chamber, where meet the
Emperor and his Minister twice week to
talk Of State affairs. t r...|
On leaving this. we enter the private
rooms of the Emperor The first is where
he receives those to whom he grants an
audience, and the second where he ''o'cr
books consumes the midnight oil, where
he reads petitions and signs documents.
Two Wallets are in waiting, and tbev alone
ura nor fp1 RI yAr f,o tc
in the absence Of the master of the lodge
and with another named Felix. first Hussar
and Leon. first Valet. de Chamhere. and six
others. form the household of the Emperor
and were formerly attached iu the same
manner TO the service of the Queen Hor-
tense. Their fidelity is above suspicion.
and their duty is to attend to all the mea-
snres oi precantion for the safety of the per-
son. considered sacred. being sovereign.
So early as seven o'clock his Majesty I've.
gins his work. The first persons admitted
are the physician and treasurer appointed to
snperintrnd the charities Of the Imperial
family. They present an account Of what
has been given and done the day before,
and receive instructions for the day begun
and when they leave the Emperor. will 90
for the same purpose to the Empress and
Prince.
Those who are admitted next are NJ.
Cont, head Of the Cabinet and NJ. Peitri.
private Secretary. to present the petitions
received the evening previous, and ask what
course to pursue Bv this time it il ten a..
clock. and Felix introduces the MUnnts,
writer's. and artists of whom the Emperor
has demanded some work. of which they
are to render an account.
A little before room the grand officers Of
the Crown come to make their reports. each
concerning that which relates to his particn.
lar department and at noon precisely the
Emperor asccn,ls to the breakfast room in
the apartments of the Empress. and during
Il half hour they remain alone, unless the
Prince Imrerial is permitted to be present.
After breakfast all enter n saloon. where the
officers ami ladies Of rbe palace are Assem-.
hled, and engage in unceremonious conver-
satiOn.
The Emperor then desccnds to his private
rooms. ard receives, till three or four. Min
listers, ambassadors. members Of the Senate
and Corpe Legislatif. and persons to whom
a private audience has been granted. When
these are finished he goes to ride or walk.
and usually visits some public works or
institutions. and returns at six. .a...
The dinner hour is at seven. On great
occasions the Empress sits in front of the
Emperor. hut ordinarily at his SIDE. and
General Roller, Adjutant General Of the
palace. and ut the right of General Roller
the second lady of the palace But they
equals. each occupying the others place in
turn md assuming her title. ard ..
The one who is first for the time being
accompanies the Empress when she goes
out, and sits in the same carriage, while the
second remains at the palace, or rides in a
carriage With others. The first officers OF
ordinance change titles and places in the
same manner and he who is for the day or
week first. sits at the right of the Empress.
After dinner, all go to the saloons, where
they talk or engage in some amusements
for an hour or two Cards are never seen
at the 'Tuileries nor any game that could
lead to betting or for playing for stakes.
Lately the favorite occupation OF these alter
dinner hours has been the construction of
miniature model houses for the poor, for
which all are invited to present designs.
Thousands have thus lecn built and dcmol-
ished, and at the great exhibition their
Majesty will present those which they con-
sidered best adapted to their purpose.
Between nine and ten the Emperor goes
to his smoking rooms, and remains alone
t;Il ha ra,iras fnr thp nivht