The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-01-11
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ouis n apoleon.,
The Scene at the Death Bed
Reception of the News i'm France.


LONDON, Jan. 9.-Eugenie and all the honse-
hold of Chiselhurst. We're present at the bedside
of Napoleon when he died. The Emperor
showed slight signs of consciousness towards
the last moments, aud spoke to the Empress
twice in very feeling tones. The last indica-
ton OF life was a smile when the Empress
knelt and kissed her dying husband. She was
completely overcome by her emotions and
tainted at the bedside The Prince, who had
been summoned by telegraph from Woolwch,
arrived at Chisehurst fifteen minutes after the
death of the death of the Emperor. He was
greatly affected, and kissed his dead father
several times. The Emperor died peacefully,
passing away without the slightest sign OF pain.
His death is attributed to syncope or enIbO-
lism. post mortem examinat on of the re
mains will be made to-day.
The body will lie in state several days previ
ofs to the funeral Engenie knelt at the bed
side several hours after his death, and engaged
in PRAYER.
Queen Victoria sent a message of coincidence
to the Empress. The Prince of Wales and
Princess Teck visited Chisehurst yesterday.
The Prince of Wales is at present the guest
of Baron Rothschild at Acton. He requested
a postponement of all French plays at the
thestCres III London, as well as the ball which
was about to be given in his honor
despatch from Paris says the news of the
death of Napoleon caused a great sensation in
that city. There was a 81 ght rise in French
rentes. The Bonapartist deputies in the Ma.
tional Assembly left the chamber upon the re-
ceiFt of the Intelligence Many will come to
London where the Prince Napoleon, Princess
Mathilde, M Rouher, NJ. Fluery and Others are
expected. The news was received without the
provinces with great regret and much sympa-
thy is expressed for the Emnress.
The London journals this morning publish
highly laudatory obituaries of the Emperor.
LONDON, Jan. 10.-A despatch from Chisel-
hurst This morning, says that Eugene is more
comfortable, but still very much Frustrated,
and sees no one but the nearest relatives.
The arrangements for the funeral have not
yet been decided upon. 1t S said that the Dean
and Chapter of Canterbury Cathedral have Of
fered, subject to the approval of the home
office crypt in that cathedral, beneath the
crown of Thomas A. Becket 1T, as temporary
tomb for the remains.
M. Rouher Fleury aud several other well
known Bonapartists, have arrived at Chisel-
hurst.
Telegraphic dispatches are being received
from distinguished persons in all quarters, ex-
pressing the deepest sympathy for the EN-
press
A Proclamation.
The Empress Eugene will soon issue proc
lamatlon to the French people, announcing
| that she assumes the Regency during her SON $
| minority
Trouble in the Assembly.
| PARIS, Jan. 10.-In the Assembly this after
noon, the debate on the educationl conncial bill
was continued Bishop DupaDoup who spoke
at great length, was interrupted by an alterca-
ton between Laurent Pickat, RADICAL and W.
Decazes, conservative. Bitter words were ex-
| changed and there was much bad feeling. AT
ter the close of the sitting, two friends of the
radical Ddputy called on Decazes and demand
ed an apology. The result is unknown, but
duel is probable.
Rupture in the Left Centre.
A rupture has taken place in the left Centre
at meeting to-day of Deputies belonging to
that party. M. Christophe radical, was elect
ed President, whereupon Cashier Peire and
his friends withdrew and joined the Right. 1t
is said the Bonapartist Deputies will also unite
with the Right.