The New York herald., 1871-01-12

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pidly. All the trials which he had borne when IN
power appeared as nothing in face of the approval
which had been passed upon his conduct by the
people, and the memory OF wlcn VIII remain en-
graved in the inmost depths of his soul from this
glad day" The Regent concluded his address amid
rounds OF applause and pfras.
| Marshal Serrano never looked better than ne did
| on this occasion. He was more thsn royal In his
bearing.
THE DUCHESS, HIS WIFE.
The Duchess serrano's wfe) was entranced with
Joy. Her great luminous eyes sparkled with emo
ton and feeling OF glad conscious pride in the con-
duct and bearing orher husband.
EMBODIMENT OF AUTHORITY.
asked myself, and wondered how many OF those
present would contrast the tone and manner Of
Francisco Serrano withthe hesitation and nervous
confusion Of the boy King, who stood on the other
side Of the chair Of the President, and Inquire also
Of their own minds In marvel how Spaniards did
come to bring an allen to rule over Spaniards while
Spanish veins continue TO bubble with blood as
"blue as any which coursed In the veins Of the Cid.
TAKING THE OATHs.
After some little delay. and when every gentleman
present. no matter what his rank or ONCE, having
removed his hat, the Secretary OF State read the
constitution OF Spain.
Having finished the reading OF the Instrument, the
President. who remained seated, said:-
"The oaths or ONCE will now be administered to
the King elect OF the Spaniards."
The President then gave his silver bell tinkle.
1t was precautionary as warning to the King.
The PRESIDENT said-"You accept and swear to
preserve the cause OF the country as 1t has been
preserved in the constitution Of the Spanish nation
Of 1859, which you have now heard read"
AMADEUS, who was looking about still as If for
something to lay hold on grasping the book OF the
Gospels severely in his hand. replied IN hoarse,
husky voice, 81 swear"
The PREsIDENT-You swear to guard the cause OF
the people and the constitution, and to obey the
laws OF the realm Of Spain.
AMADEUs-I swear.
The King should have added the words ri accept
the constitution and swear TO keep 1t, ana TO cause
the constitution and laws to be preserved" but he
gramme or the words OF the Spanish language used
In it which he had Just acquired after much pains
from Seniors Ruiz and Zorllla
The PRESIDENT proceeded hastily observing his
embarrassment, TO say:-"If you do this God VIII
reward you; If not He Will require you to account
for your OATH"
PROCLAIMED.
Mo Dpr
claimea-"Amadeus the First, King OF Spain and
the Spaniards," and gave the word ''viva.'
The spectators responded by utterlng few and
not very loud cheers.
ROYAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
His Majesty the KING still stood on the dais
thing else to be DONE. suddenly 1t ap.
peared as II the thought seemed to strike
him that to bow his acknowledgment Tor the honor
which had been conferred on him ana the respect
which had been evinced towards him would not be
at all out OF place. Having his mind restored the
King made general and sweepingy comprehensive
"duckr OF hts head to the assemblage, after the de-
livery OF which he "headed' for the door "rght on'
and In very precpltate manner.
THE CROWN AND scEPTRE.
Many OF those who were present expected to be-
hold him place the crown OF Spain on his head and
to march away with the sceptre OF Ferdinand and
Isabella in his right hand, after the fashion Of
drum major at band parade.
They were disappointed.
This however did not matter much to the King,
fort tha Of orc mi sha
"bunde" Of gold and Jewels, with lining cap OF
velvet LISTS about twelve inches too wide for the
narrow forehead OF the Savoyard.
AT PRIM's COFFIN.
AS soon as his Majesty well and clearly out Of
tue door OF the hall Of the Legislative Chamber he
made sort OF pilgrimage to the Church Atocha,
where Prim's body was laid In funeral state.
The King was deeply moved-as well he might
be, and most flttngly-when he looked for the first
time on the face OF the man who had crowned him.
I is not every monarch who can look on the counte
nance OF his Warwick; his king maker who had died
before his enthronement
IN THE PALACE.
From the tomb in the church Atocha King ANA
deus proceeded on horseback to the Palace. He
dlsmounted at the grand portal and entered.
STREET SCENES.
The snow ceased to FAIL the weather mad moder-
ated considerably, and the streels were again filed
with people.
LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS.
To return to the Parliament
After tile conclusion OF the brilliant ceremonial
which have Just described the President Of the
Cortes delivered short speech to the members
who remained In the Chamber. He announced
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''that their parliamentary labsrs were ended for
the session. Ihe Constituent Cortss were dissolved.
They had met in solemn deiiberaton and assembly,