The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-09-17
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grand affair The 18th day Of August
has been celebrated IS q fete day FOR
many years in France and corresponds
with the old Jubilee Of the Jews, and
also 10 our 4th Of July. The shops and
stores are all closed, and everybody puts
on their best. forgetting the ills Of life
and taking on their lightest hearts, they
sally forth 10 have q good time, II il takes
the last red Z All places Of amusement
have flaming and attractive bills, and
wen filed, banners, both national and
fancy; 6oated from every imaginable
place; balloon ascensions, catching the
creased pig, climbing the creased pole
(original amusements Of the Frenchl y.
were TO be seen in the different squares
Thousands Of voices to join in the shouts
which mingled with bands and the tat
too drum call. made the whole earth and
air resound with Joy and gladness.-
No one Of course omitted the good
things Of life, and the cafes which were
gaily trimmed with flowers, and the
girls in attendance in their most attract
i've dresses and winning ways, found a
good business, yet few were seen drunk,
the police force being SO great, every
thing went on in the most perfect man
ner, consistent with such a day. The
Emperor followed the old jubilee Gus
toms. and opened the prison doors to
over 400 with pardons, bestowing grace
also to many under penal conviction in
the army and navy.
But the evening Of this day, what a
sight The whole city in blaze Of
gas-light Standing on an eminence and
looking out upon the city, from ten o.
clock till one, and with the rest TO see
such manifcent fire works was more Of
sight than / have power to describe
The Emperor and Empress appeared
upon the balcony Of the Palace, to wit
ness the scene and receive the applause
of the people, il was truly great day
and a greater night-beautiful, grand !
Charlie says; Oh, Paris what city !
so unlike any other in style, in objects
and aims, in beauty of perfection, in
pretty girls abundant; in pleasures,
sur feiting in everything that animates
and tickles the human heart with yani-
ty. In all these thou art above COM
parison, and while / admire and love
thee. yet you are too much of a good
thing for a Yankeel Unjust leave thee,
yet like visit to the ElySian fields and
fairly lands. I will ever hold pleasant mem
ries of thee, oh city of Paris / can
now speak Of Paris and tell Of what /
have seen, and how l have looked upon
the work of all the Emperors from
Charlemagne Of A. d. S68, to Napoleon
III, 1867, who, by the way, is mon
arch of wonderful power, whose nigh
tv mind and liberal policy has not only
rejuve nated Paris, but the whole of
France, and she stands much higher in
the scale among nations than ever be-
fore--I truly admire the man. You are
right my boy, he is great man and the
present style Of government shows him
wise man-do you know what it is ?
The Emperor governs the country in
conjunction with the Senate, Legislative
body and council of State, he presides
himself or by deputy, at all the sittings
of the Senate or council, yet is perfectly
independent Of either, enjoying all the
prerogatives appertaining to Royalty.
His dotations from the crown or civil
list, five million dollars yearly, the mem
bers of his family also have another
dotation Of $4,000. He is only guar
dian of the state Jewels, the Palace, the
museums and the state libraries, and
cannot ALLEVIATE them. The state coun-
Gil sixty in all, is appointed by him,
they have a salary Of $1,000 and hold
Office for life. The Senate, Ito, hold of
fee during life on salary; the Legis-
lature 265 in all. are elected by the peo-
pie. each one by $4,000 votes, making
as you see nearly ten millions voters in
France. Paris is one of the best forti-
fed cities in the world, has now $4,000
regular national guards, and large ar
my and navy, SO you see she need not
tremble much because Of the jealousy
and petty quarrels ofthe nations around
her, tell you these things to show you
the power OF the Emperor and the ma
ton he governs The frequent bug
bears VIC see in the NJ Y Herald and
some other papers, about the Emperor
shaking in his shoes, &c, is all hum
bug. No, he sits on his throne fearless
Of the world, with the dignity and self
possession Of lion and, well be may
He is unlike many in bis position, has
the tact Of eliciting from others all he