The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-13
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Grave and Clothed in the Hablli-
ment Of the Tomb.
The Emblem Of the Cross Of Calvary and
the Gordon Of tho Legion Of Honor.
Stern, Careworn and with the
Expression Of Pain.
Eugene and Her Son---Their Grief
and Coincidence.
Funereal Order and Friends
from the Continent.
A Padre Overpowered with Grief in
the Pulpit.
THEIRS Position Toward In
torment in France.
"SRE, YOUR MAJESTY NAPOLEON w."
Italian Gratitude to the De-
ceased Liberator.
A Padre Overpowered with Grief in
the Pulpit.
THEIRS Position Toward In
torment in France.
"SIRE, YOUR MAJESTY NAPOLEON W.
Italian Gratitude to the De
ceased Liberator.
1elfcfAms TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.


despatch to the agent Of the Associated Press
from friend OF the Imperial family ct Chiselhurst
gives the following description Of the scenes at the
BOnaparte mansion
The remains OF the late Emperor Napoleon Ill.,
have been placed in the coffin. The corpse is
dressed in the uniform Of Marshal Of France. The
upper lip is BARE the moustache having been cut
OF to facllitate the taxing Of plaster cast. The
beard, which remains, Is brown and bushy. the
features are stern and carew0rn, and have an ex-
preston Of pain.
The Grand Gordon OF the Legion Of Honor lies
across the breast. The hands, which are I'M
gl0ved, are disposed in an easy and natural man.
ner the right clasping the left. On the fourth I'm
ger Of the left hand is ring with several diamonds
which was placed there by the Empress.
A small silver cross Of exquisite workmanship
lies on the breast, and on the corpse are placed
three sprigs Of holly. Over the head crown OF
violets Is suspended.
At the foot Of the coffin is the brass camp bed
stead on which the ex-Emperor died.
Seated on either side, at tine lower end Of the
CONN, are priest and o relt0teIse
The furniture Of the room, well as of the whole
mansion Is simple and unostentatious.
Preparations for the Funeral and Pro-
gramme of tho scrvices-iSugcnic's sor-
row and Cancellations.
LONDON. Jan. -, 1879
The body Of the deceased ex-Emperor. Napoleon
Ill.,, will lie in state ON Tuesday in the entrance
hall Of the chapel at Chiselhurst
The general public Will not be admitted to view
the remains.
No change has been made in the time and place
OF the funeral and burial as ssst announced. The
ceremonies will probably begin about noon on
Wednesday.
rHs WIDOW AND HER SON.
The ex-Empress Eugene is overwhelmed with
sorrow and her prostration is great as to alarm
her attendants. The Prince Imperial, her son,
does all in his power to comfort her. Her Majesty
has received letters OF coincidence from the
Emperor Alexander of Russia, and the King OF
Italy
SCENES AND INCIDENTS IN THE HOUSE OF MOURNING.
Although none but the relatives and intimate
friends of the deceased are admitted, Chiselhurst
is crowded with visitors. Religious services were
! held this morning in the chapel, which was filled
to repletlon. The Princess Mathlde. M. M. Rouher
| and Pietri and Drs Conneau and Corvisart were
present.
Father Goddard attempted to preach, but was
overcome by his feelings and compelled to leave
the pulpit.
NJ Benedetti arrived to-day at Chiselhurst. and
Marshal MacMahon are expected there tomorrow
The Princess Murat and suite arrived this after
noon.
HOMAGE OF FRENCH DEMOCRACY.
Great numbers Of people from France are ex
pected to come to the funeral. The Southeastern
and Northern Railways of France have reduced the
rates OF fare for the poorer classes attending the
| funeral.
NAPOLEON w.
1t Is reported that the Prince Imperial has al
ready assumed the title Of Napoleon Nv. This re
port ia doubtless Incorrect but 1t Is true that thu
Prince Is now addressed as "Sire" by all thu
visitors at Chiselhurst.
THE FATAL COLLAPSE.
The impression is gaining ground that the En-
peror Napoleon died from the effects OF choroforn
administered to assuage pain.