The New York herald., 1870-08-16
WAR DISPATCHES BY MAIL.
Special Hlstery Of the Great Coaaict-Tbe
French ARMY r{uster.

French Arniv rguster.
NAPoLEoN's HEADQUARTERS AT METZ.
METZ July 3O-A. M.
Nancy is sukier than usual. The Emperor has
given the place the slip. Whether the inhabitants
OF the town mourn the loss OF the pa splendor
which they evidently must have enjoyed when pow
dered heads ana sedan chairs were in vogue that
they have been for the last fortnight state OF
excited suspense as to the movements OF his Majesty
Napoleon H., know not put the fact remains in-
delbly Impressed my mind that they are a sulKy
race, with habltually frowning brow and strong
family resemblance to beeie-browe1 Stanisas
Stanislls and maccaroons are the staple commodl-
ties OF Nancy. Yesterday, on the entrance gate
near the railway station, workmen were busiy en-
ployed IN adding more nags 10 the display on the
summit W.th much persuasion managed TO ex-
tract from one OF the Nancytes information, accom-
panied with grunt and irowD, that the Emperor
was expected. / pity the Inhabitants Of Nancy,
Their perseverance of hope viii be the death OF the
On Thursday despatched a letter for the New YORK
HERALD. giving details or the state OF the fcrtinca-
tions OF Metz and took train for that place without
delay. / knew that the Emperor was on the
wing. Throughout the line the greatest excitement
was apparent. AS the train passed. young and ola
OF both sexes collected at the station. Crowds
pressed forward to gaze at US, and the patriotism
and loyalty o. the Juveniles in some instances
evlnced by shrn shrieks OF "Viue pEmpere,sr ~
His Majesty vas really expected The news had
been telegrlphed down the line and young France
was practising for the passing OF the imperial train
From FAR and wide every person who had heard the
news hurried to the railway.
SCENES Ri THE WAY.
The bump OF curiosity is strongly developed on
the heads OF Lorraine. At every station our train
was stopped for some time as the station master
had "wired" up the line to inquire IL with safety we
could proceed. steam horse was piuDging along
al terrific pace some miles our rear, dragging
the imperial train, and In 1t was the ruler Of the des
tnles OF the nation, accompanied by the heir to the
throne Between the stations we were car
ried forward at headlong speed to avoid
the chance OF being OyeraSen. At last
AIS sur Moselle was reached, village
within a few minutes OF Me,z. The station was
crowded with the beauty ana fashion Of she neigh
boihood from the Monsieur lie Commssaire de Po-
lice, in cooked nat and tricoored scarf who strut
TED about III The pentltude OF Official dignity to the
unfortunate lmping, village idiot, ragged-breeched
ldIot with thickened tongua and vacant stare Poor
fellow what could he or the empire expect TO gain
from his patriotic curiosity Metz was telegraphed
10 know II we could go ahead. The reply was TO
'shunt and we were shunted. Excitement was al
lts height Pun, pu6, pun o train was coming.
Mothers held Their babies aloft TO obtain view Of
imperialism; the Francs Fireurs, OF whom there was
company-in their sensible, becoming, freeand-
easy dress, Tyrolian hat and plume, linen blouse,
trousers, CATERS knapsack, belt and cartoucne box
and rfies-fel in; the Commissary OF Police grew
three inches taller and strutted inflated with the
majesty of the law; the blue-bioused peasants prop.
peo their eyes and mouths wide open, took or their
hats ana gave the last finishing touch shaggy locks
pastered with water ana grease for the occason the
Roman Catholic Bishop who, with gold chain
massive ring, mauve-colored stockings and green
and gold trimming TO his hat, accompanied by two
or three attendant priests, sparkled with excite.
ment. Pun, pun, puf-a train passed-bitter
disappointment on the face OF all; 1t was a
luggage Fastening TO avoid an imperial smash
Oh dear we are all more or less toadies.
AN IMPERIAL TRAIN wHIRLING TO TIE FRONT.
After detention OF forty-fve minutes the real i'm.
peral puffer hove In sight Screaming and screech-
ing as 1t dashed past with the rapldity OF the whir
wind, confused sense of Carriages was all we
saw. The train mad come and passed before the
shout OF "YtUe pEneperer'' had collapsed and peo-
pie had returned from tlp-toe to fat.foot Among
the crowd here and, indeed at all other places along
the line, were many Sisters OF Charity and priests
In the excitement OF the moment the former as they
they hurried up showed their ankles and the latter
waved their shovel hats on nigh. when the I'm.
perial train had passed we dashed after It.
With respect to the reception OF the Emperor
by the Messins, his Majesty has every reason TO
be satisfied. There was bnt little military display
the Cents Gardes being the only troops waiting at
the station The Emperor took his seat In OF the
court carriages accompanied by the Major General
Lebeuf; the Prince Imperial and the Prince Napo-
leon were In second, followed by others containing
the officers OF the household There was, of course
was greeted with enthusiastic shouts Of ''Fipe En-
pereurp' "vtre rIrtnce h9lpertalm and In many In
stances bouquets OF flowers were thrown from the
windows. TIE Emperor was In uniform and wore
the undress red KEPT having discarded the cooked
iat The Prince Imperial wore the Uniform Of
lieutenant OF the Guard. Passing through the streets
ut rapid pace the Imperial party took up quarters
u the Prefecture.
A GALLANT GRoUP--IN HOTEL
In the evening the court yard OF the Hotel de fEu-
'ope presented an animated aspect. On the terrace
we're seated MAJOR General LebPu, Marechal Ba-
aine and O host OF minor military luminaries, In
uil unuorm-stars. epaulette5 nd broad ribbons