The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-13

has latSiy made several reviews at the daily regi-
me9ial and battalion drills IN the place Garges In
iront Of the Princes residence.
ARRIVAL OF KING WILLIAM. l
The handsome protective palace, erected under
the empire, on the Avenue de Paris, has been APP
propriated for the Kings headquarters here. His
Majesty arrived this evening atve O'Clock, followed
by his stan ministers. baggage, horses. carriages
&C His arrival 10 not only quite an event to the
army ana the citizens Of Versailles but IS signin-
cant display in the eyes OF all Europe Versailles
at last another sovereign OF the 'divine right
school after long occupation OF the French throne
by q parvenu.
HTS RECEPTION.
There was o grand turnout Of the onicers tand
men OF the army to receive the King. Troops were
paraded and stationed 10 serve as guard OF entry
and Of honor full three hours before the first dusty
WAGON was deserted the horizon A full band
was stationed just outside the gates to strike up
loyal hymn when the sovereign alighted
from hs carriage. On the other side Of
the gate was brilliant beyy OF star officers among
whom were the dukes OF Coburg, Augustenberg and
Wurtemberg. Princes Leopold, HOhenz0llern, Meek
lenberg Stretz, and Wur temberg land their officers
in waiting. Besides these were number OF gen
erals already highly distinguished In war aud good
sprinkling OF American onicers Including Generals
Sheridan, Burnside. Forsyth, Hazcn Percy and Her
bert aud Mr.. Forbes.
THE PEOPLE OF VERSAILLES.
The citizens turned out TO but little extent to sat
sfy their curiosity, though at the bottom the whole
population was dying to catch glimpse OF the
queror. The only elements which showed any force
were the blue blouses, old women in white caps and
children. Tney were seen peepng behind the line
OF soldiers, curious and silent. The better class con-
sidered IL point OF patriotism 10 remain housed
butnumbers were seen peeping slyy through half
closed windows.
APPROACH OF the KING.
Towards dusk the Kings plack stations began to
come In, led by mounted grooms, then the Jou,go,,s
and the baggage Of his Majesty. the ministers ana
headquarters officers After these there lapsed some
ten minutes, when detachment OF lancers galopcd
up. The vanguard or the royal cortege drew
up across the avenue with their car
bines by their side and cooked pistols in
their right hands. They were quickly followed
by body OF siawart dragons and few mounted
equerries, after which came another troop OF Ian
GERS, with long ances carried upright, who took po
sition on the nank OF the rest. Then came, at a
quick pace, an open carriage containing the King
and the Crown Prince, covered by dust ana pre-
ceded by outridcrs They were announced as they
approached by war cheers rolling from regiment to
regiment. These, with the burst OF music from the
band rendered The scene quite exciting.
INTO THE PALACE.
When the carriage halted the King and the Crown
Prince aghted, both looking remarkably vigorous
and active They shook hands cordially with seve
raj officers, and instead Of entering the palace at
once proceeded along the line to the color company
drawn up In front, conversing with the Crown
Prince, General Bumenthal and others. AS he re-
turned the salute OF the be disappeared through
the gates OF the palace first turning to give gene
raj salute.
Won MOLTKE NOT SEEN-BISMARCK CONSPICUOUS
General Moltke was not seen, but Count Bismarck
was conspicuous in his carnage. He was dressed In
the uniform Of an officer Of chasseurs-bue ana
white, with nat cap with yellow Undiscovered
from head to foot by dust Apparently with the de-
sire OF avoiding demonstratonlhe drove out OF the
procession aud arrived at the Prefecture Palace bya
side gate just before the royal installation.
PRUssIAN CIVIL GOVERNMENT IN VERSAILLES.
The Prusslan Civil Project haa arrived from Fer
reres and IL now lodged by the side OF the Kings
headquarters in small sized house. A card at the
door gives notice to the public Of Versailles that
'the public are l~reby informed that the Prefect
Will receive pers for the transaction of business
from nine O'Clock In the morning till twelve O'Clock
noon. Those wishing an interview in other hours
Will make application"