The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-08
FRANCE.
The Review and Eaper0r's Fetc-(;reat Dis
cOvery In Anaesthetics.

covery In Anaesthetics.
PARIS, August %, 1865.
The capital wore some OF its old air OF gayety a
couple Of days just passed. when people from ali parts
or the country locked to the city TO witness the grand
review OF the Emperor on Friday aud the Emperor's
fete on Saturday. The ruler of the French nation
seems determined TO show the world that nothing
threatens the peace Of Europe AMI Us an overwhem-
ing proof Of peaceful nentB ne holds magnificent re-
views and calls out the National Guard TO add en-
phasis to the tranquil assurances which he has given
recently to France. The review of FRIDAY last was
certainly very imposing ana in the main brilliant
For the first time the National Guards have been re-
viewed with regular troops, aud on the
occasion they turned ont In full strength
The day was splendid, fresh breeze
temperng the fierce rays OF the sun AMI making ex-
iseuce quite bearahe on the Champs Elystes and nj
the Place dc Ia Concorde. The lines were formed
from the Tullcrles TO the Arc de Trio nphe the Ma.
tiona Guards lining the left at tue avenue OF the
Champs Elystes and the regulars the right. About
forty thousand mea were on the ied. The Emperor
passed up the line n; the head OF immense star of
officers OF every arm OF the service In brill m,
dress. Behind little rode the rrlncc Imperial in
civil attire.
The Emperor. who looked exceedingly wen. was
greeted with vivas, but not gen orally or of such
an enthusiastic character as he might have desired
The people were evidently not going into rapturcs
over his presence, and MANY expressions were heard
that showed q want OF loyalty TO the head OF the
nation. The Emperor acknowledged the greetings
Ivy removing his chapcau, bowling on either side ana
snili ny most PLEASANTLY upon the crowd. The little
prince did not seem 10 create much enthusiasm
either but he did not fail to recognize his position
by taking OF hs cap and repeatedly bowling.
Alter riding up the line 10 It's head the Emperor
returned 20 the reviewing station at the Palace OF
Industry and the troops passed In review before hiul
The National Guards held the right Of the line and
flrst marched before him. giving the customary "a.
lltes. They cheercd him they passed, but with no
slEor, !, was clear there was no enthusiasm ON their
part, and they marched by like men who were IN a
hurry 10 get back to their shops and get their har
ness on al once When the regulars passed they
cheered Tue Emperor wildly and displayed great af
lectlon Tor him and the Prince Imperial. rhe old
army is certainly with his Majesty however uncer-
tain may be the National Guard. The regiments OF
ue line. the IOuaves, the corps OF Imperial Guards
Nv cavalry aud uragOons the artillery and engineers
" ee al 10 the most splendid condition. Their bear
In. was unequalled, and the magnificent style with
vh, Tn tney marched by at quick step extorted the
adm Teuon OIL every behoder. Nothing certainly
coulL De more perfect In every way.
The Impress witnessed the review from her car.
rlare, saving reached the field. escorted by q
sauadro Oh cent Gardes In their gorgeous uniforms.
The Emf vsss wac Wen received by the people and
by the trC Sps VINO loudly chcered her she passed
she did ten years ago.
The revie was witnessed by at least four hundred
thousand pc, Yle who maintained perfect order and
In the event. y the Emperor returned TO Fontaine.
,Tg NAPOLEON ryrg
on Saturday was 1e OF the most brilliant vet Wit
messed in Paris. A larger sum than usual had been
granted by the Emp. ror from his privy purse for the
occasion. In the mon Wing the customary distribution
OF food to the poor took place. If there was poor
who did not e-,oy share OF the Elnperoris bounty
II must have been their oN'p fault All that came
were assisted ana made hNppy. The day was,
VI course general holiday. An work was sus-