The New York herald., 1871-12-15


Opening of Pariam ent--Tone of Victor Em-
nlanueps apcech-Wonderfui Il!unInations.
ROME, Nov. 49, 1871.
The cllmacteric day has passed, and, fortunately,
as my telegram OF yesterday morning will have In
formed you, the principal event, as well as the
accessories, went Off most satisfactorily.
most welcome and unexpected accompaniment
to the opening Of Parliament ana its annexed fes-
tivities was perfectly coudless uay, which was
hailed as q fortunate omen, especially as the
state of the elements for days before had been
very threatening. The clearness OF the atmosphere
sucn that all through the morning
crowds OF people collected on all the open plazzas
commanding a view OF the western SKY,
to gaze supersttiously at mysterious star, which,
being visible at broad daylight they concluded TO
be something supernatural, and hailed joyously as
the "Star of Italy," IL was q curious coincidence
that among the coats OF arms ana notices on 1ags
waving from venetian masts on the Piazza Colonna
were the escutcheons OF the house or Savoy bear.
ing an ape strangling serpent, with the motto,
J''attendS mon dStTe." There was evidently
general opinion thar the expected "astrep had
come at last
The 0ssertd'ore Romano laughs at the peoples
gullbiity, and informs the world that the w0uldbe
star of Italy was nothlng more than tho planet
NenilS just now IN her apogee ana therefore visible
even IN the SUMS presence. AT nail-past ten the
OF Grenadiers on tue QuirInal piazza announced
THE DEPARTURE OF THE ROYAL CoRTEGE FROM
THE PALACE
Platoons OF National Guards, cavalry and cuiras-
siers preceded the royal carriages, in the first or
ana IN the second HIS Majesty, with Prince Hum.
bert, the Prince OF Carlgnan and General de
Sonnaz. The King wore the new uniform OF
General, but he was not very visible spectators,
because bis carriage like ali the others OF his suite
dolf rode each side OF the carriage. Prince
Dorla with Generals Cugla and Bert0le, occupied
the tnird carriage, and aidc-Gc- camps OF HIS
Majesty and Prince Humbert filed the fourth and
fItl
TIE Princess Margarita made her always welcome
appearance III an open carriage, accompanied by
the count ana Countess Lavateli aud Cnevier
Forriani. Her Royal Highness wore green velvet
rone, WIN White bonnet anu nun, ana magnlh.
cent pdi'ue OF emcralds and pearls. The Prn-
cess was received, as usual with continual cheers.
The cortege proceeded IRON the Quirlnal by the
Piazza de Santi Aposoli to the Piazza di Venizia,
and SO down the Corso TO the Piazza Colonna and
the Parliamentary Palace under crimson velvet
pavilion, tue King Was received by the Marcnesc OF
Iorrearsa, President OF the Senate the Vice Pres-
dent OF the Chamber, the Minister'S Project and
other authorities.
THE PARLIAMENTARY HALL
was crowded 10 excess. Or the 800 deputies only
about thirty were absent, ana spectators OF all
categores filed every available space the henl-
cycle, SO tnat tnere must nave peen 1000 persons
present.
IN THE DIPLOMATIC GALLERY
were the Emperor or Brazil aiid his suite; the
Ministers OF Bavaria, Belgium, Brazil, Greece, Ho-
land, Portugal, Russia, Turkey. Spain. Sweden and
Charges dAfiares OF AUSTRIA France, Gerinany.
England switzerland and the republic of Uruguay.
only came forward nj the last moment. M. de
Sayve arrived hero lr0m Florence on sunday night,
and Count zaiusky aud NJ. de solwvns yesterday
morning. The United States legation repre-
sented by It's chiei Mr.. Marsh, VINO likewise left
his Forenllne villa on purpose TO attend the cerc-
mony.
IN THE ROYAL Box
TO the right of the diplomatic riDune was the
Princess Margarita, with her ladies OF nonor-tne
Marchcsa CaiaDrlnl, Duchess Slorza Cesarin Ducl-
ess OF st. Arpno, Marcnesa Crvulzio, Princess
Pallavcini, Marchcsa Layagsl and Ducness OF RIG
nano
TUE KING WAS RECEIVED
with thunders OF applause and waving OF white
handkercLicis when ne entered the hall. Casting
glance around a. the animated scene he sat the
throne prepared Tor him, with Prince Humpert on
his right hand and the Prince OF Carignan on his
lett. having requested the senator's ana Deputies,
through the Minister OF the interor to be seated,
firm voice, but soon after with some emotion. do
not continent upon the text of the royal speech,
celved. IL frequently applaudcd. and,
in fact. interrupted with cheers, Dut there
enthusiasm at the Kings allusion to the necessity
OF preserving intact in Rome the Institutions &c.
the end oil tue discourse was received, ike the
glnnlng win hearty rounds OF applause, and u
semblY. AT the end OF the ceremony the great bells
OF Lhe Capitol and Monte Citorlo tolleu out It's
pletlon TO the expectant citizens.
THE KING CoNvERSED. AFTER ms SPEECH,
with some OF the Ministers ana authorities stopped
lew minutes under the pavilion at the gate con-
tempating the coup dgit on the piazza, anu tnen
returned 10 the Quirinal IN the same state as ne
arrived, concluding with showing himself, with
Princes Humhart and Carignan, twice on the bal
cony, To graty the operative society ana a crowd
who clamorcd before the palace Tor . 1nal saluta
ton.
IN THE AFTERNOON
the Corso was ammea 10 pS eXcess wn dense crowd
comprising nose oil the royal princes.
IN THE EVENING
the Chevalier Ottno's new system OF illuminations
= ~ Y IN
iDumlnaions in THIS city have been based on the
principle OF architectural facades either OF existing
buildings or Temporary erections, so thaC there was
always something artistlc IN the design. The OF
tino plan seems To be that OF 1nng open spaces
with lcstoons and arches OF light, twlnlnI stars,
nowers fountains, bouquets ana other Inventions.
The Corso presented the appearance OF an endless
and luminous arcade, effected bv arcned pipes, iul.
nIshed with myriads OF gasbburne 8. The Piazza
del Popoo seemed transformed INTO p great lumn-
Gus pavilion, and tho Ripetta, Pantheon and oiner
parts OF The city were equally attractive; but on the
whole the Popes lllumnatons on the i2th oil Aprn
were generally more tasteful and certainly more
artistic.