Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1867-07-05
THE FRENCH EXHIBITION.

kAH EhGASn cAoAo6AAvNs
One of the wonders of modern times, and uu
exampled indeed in the worlds history, is the
Paris Exhibition, which is attracting
crowds to the most brilliant Capitol of Europe.
A brillian, conception of the Frencl, Emperor,
il has more chan realized his nnticipations in
the richness and variety of the contributions
from the industry Of all nations. the universal
interest which it mas evoked, and the large
concourse of crowned heads which it has at
tracted. The workshops of the artisan, the gal.
eries Of art royal palaces and private mansions,
have unlocked their richest stores TO swell the
more than regal eplendor and profusion of the
display. The beholder might we'll imagine in
contemp lating this fairy palace of art, that he
wns viewing some scene Of Eastern cnchant-
ment Not the least Interesting feature of tho
Exhibition arc tho varied specimens Of the
genus homo for the first time brought together,
and chief among these the crowned heads Of
the world. We quote the words of the
Charleston Neaos:
The Queen Of England sent her sons to pay
their respects to Nnpoleon the King and
Queen Of the Belgiuns came. the guests of his
Imperial Majesty. The Car and one of his
sons did not disdain to partake of the Empe.
rur's hospitality. Tho Crown Prince of Prus-
sia came, and returned to Berlin, delighted
with the regal reception accorded him. His
august father, King William, in company with
Count Bismarck came next, ahl has returned
again 10 the City by the Spree. Victor Eman
uel will arrive this week, 30 nlso the Sultan Of
Turkey; and most VI onderiul to tell. about the
fret of July, the Emperor Of China is expected
in Paris. the guest Of Louis Napoleon.
This last is unquestionably the most re-
markable event in modern history. The Ty-
coon Of japan is also represented in Paris BY
his brother. 1t is reasonable, We think, to in
ter from this event, that the Great Wall, that
hitherto kept outside barLurians both from
China and Japan. will soon be levelled. never
again to obstruct the onward march of cisili-
zation and Christianity.
We have not named many of the European
Sovereigns and Princes who have visited er
are yet to visit Paris; during the present sum
mer. Napoleon wns the first monarch who
ever conceived the brilliant project Of assem-
bling the crowned heads of the world around
an exhibition Of the triumphs of the worlds
Industry. TAis is an excellent preliminary
step to his other scheme Of bringing about a
European Congress for the adjudication Of va
rious questions Of continental interest-one Of
them a general disarmament.
THE BAE-RooM ORDER - Tho Charleston
papers publish q correspondence between Gen.
eral Sickes and the City Council. in relation
10 the recent military order. closing the bar
rooms. The Council in their commun ton.
urge that great injury will he done to the
credit and prosperity of tho city, in the loss Of
an annual revenue Of S62,00D from licences,
aud an additional large item from the lux upon
the sales Of liquors, rs well as the loss and
! and incon venence from tho sudden cessation
of profitable business
General Sickles in declining to suspend or
modify his order. snys:
Experience has shown that there are uo
moro prolific causes of disorder than the free
use Of Intoxicating liquor in numerous places
of common rcsort, located among communities
! tolerating the practice OF carrying concealed
deadly Weapons The consequences are
serious q, all times. The evils TO be uppre-
hended now, demand extraordinary precautions
anL appeal to all classes of the population for
any sacrifice Of mere convenience or Of present
indulgence to prevent their occurrence. And
your consideration is respectfully invited to
the obligation resting upon all civil functona-
ries to assist the military authority in the
maintenance Of order. by the rigorous sup
preston of violence aud lumult.
1n conclusion, am 10 inform you gentlemen,
that in declining 10 suspend the operation oil
Par. vi. Of General Order 81. in it's application
to the City Of Charlestou. the Commanding
General is persuaded that more will be gained
by the City Of Charleston, in COMMON with other
municipalities in the Caroinas. by the increas.
ed guarantees for The good order, sobriety and
industry Of the population, and The constant
addition to the general welfare of tho people
! than will be lost by the uncomfortable and
; temporary dminution Of revenue derived from
a traffic that whilo il may contribute some
thing to tho public treasury, impoverishcs and
demoralises the population nt . critical time
when 'frugalty, temperance and decorun
should be especially enjoincd upon all classes
Of persons without disc Elimination.
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EXECUTION OF MAXINHIAS.-Ihe last Mexi
can advices bring the sad intelligence OF the
execution Of Maxailian, on lhe 18th ult Th,
fnls OF the unfortunate prince will awalser
profound sympathy throughout the civilized
world Ills execution, so uu warranted by The
usagcs of civilized warfare, and 80 opposed tt
the proper instincts Of humanity, must rcceiv.
universal exploitation. and brand the Nexca,
people. as IA nation Of savagee. No better evi
denca cOull have been IN IN ed. of Tho noo