Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-06-22
European News.

Atthe triumphal entry of the army,
and Inauguration of an equestrian statue
of King Frederick William, to-day, the
display was grand. The city was throng-
ed with people. The procession, one Of
the most magnificent of modern times,
was headed by eagles and standards cap
..tured from the French. After the adj
dress of welcome and congratulations,
the Emperor, at the head of brilliant
cortege, rode down the Via Triumphales.
The road was strewn with flowers, as he
advanced, by hundreds of young girls
dressed in white. The procession was
mainly composed of detachments repre-
senting every regiment which was en-
gagged; in,e thexwar.,-The ,enthusiasm 'of
the spectators was ;unbounded., Upon
the unveiling of the statue of his father,
Emperor william delivered q speech,
and, in closing, he said: ."This monu-
ment, which was projected in time of
the profoundest peace, now becomes
monument of one of the most brilliant
though bloodiest of modern wars. May
the peace so dearly achieved be lasting
one.n The triumphant entry was un-
precedentedly grand, to the closing scene.
Bismarck then approached the Emperor,
and asked leave to unveil the statue.
The Emperor bowed and Bismarck NOV
ed his hand, when the canvass fell from
the statue, while drums ratified, trumpets
blared, the standards of the guards were,
lowered toward the statue, the troops
presented arms and cheered loudly, a
salute was fired of one hundred and one
guns, the church bells broke into instan-
taneous ringing, while out of turmoil the
national air resolves itself. The Emper-
or, helmet in hand, then approached his
fathers statue, and walked slowly around
it. Bands struck up HNu1 danket ALE
Gott," and the troops Joined in singing
the hymn. The ceremonies closed with
conferring honors on victorious generals.
Among them, General Won Room was
made Count of the Empire, and General
Won Moltke field marshal of the Imperi-
alarmy. g..
LONDON June II.
Insurrectionsry placards have been
posted in Pa,isby another branch of the
International Society, which disavows
connection with incendiarism, but pro-
claims to be engaged in astruggle against
cowardice and war, and against despotism
and monopoly.
VERSAILLES, June l6.
The chief newspaper journalists who
constituted themselves a committee to
offer a collective ticket composed Of non
partisan candidates, meetwith opposition
from Republican journals.
Motions submitted by Baze, yesterday,
to extend the powers of Thiers and func-
tions of til Assembly two years, were
unexpected by Baze's colleagues, and
regarded inopportune. 1t is thought no
| action will be taken upon them by the
Assembly.
1t is reported that Pyatt has been ar
rested at LavilleHe, disguised as priest.
General Fabrice presented compliments
to Theirs upon the overthrowof the Com
mune.
Prince Bismarck has promised to di-
| minish the German army of occupation
in France. The amount of the proposed
French long loanwill, it is now said, be
reduced one-fifth.
a court-martial assemblies next week
for tie trial OF Rochcfort, ASST and Ros-
sci. a grand review of one hundred
thousand men. which has been announce
ed for the Clamps de Mars Sunday next,
will be held at Long Champs. The ru-
| NOR which obtained circulation Of modi-
fications in the ministers is authoritative
ly contradicted.
The OMicim Journal Of to-day says the
story that condc mned insurgents have
been shot in ciio 7f,ois dc Bou!ogne with
mitrailleuseS is an odious and absurd
calmny.
The QGciat Journal deliies the report
thas the Orleans Princes ned with N.
'rhiers, and says:
The Prince dc JoiuNille and thc Due
Il ..umale visited NJ. Thiers mcxpected-
III. During tic Interview the President
said that although hcvas once a Minis