The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1873-01-24

see his father again alive. DIR. Gull and the
clergyman just reached the park gates as the
Emperor expired.
The Empress. who has been most constant
in her attendance. was at his bedside to the
last hour. The medical advisers, Sir Henry
Thompson and Drs. Corvisart and Corer. the
Emperor's friend, DIR. Conneau, and several
members of the household were also present.
Since the Emperor's death the residence at
Chiselhurst has been strictly closed to all but
his nearest friends and relatives.
The physicians stated that his death re-
suited from canses independent Of the sur
gical operations to which the patient was sub
jected.
The event produces a deep impression III
London. where the Emperor was always per-
sonalIy very popular with the masses. Inc
evening journals publish long obituaries fuii
of expressions of mourning.
The Empress Eugene weeps continually, ana
refuses consolation. Louis, the Prince I'M
perial, who arrived after his father died, Is
FRUSTRATED with grief.
The Emperor's death was caused by embol-
ism. 1t was so sudden that the last sacramento
we're not administered, the priest arriving after
all was over. The body will be inferred at
Chiselhurst until it can be removed to France.
Universal sorrow prevails in London.
HOW THE NEWS Is RECEIVED IN PARIS.
PARIS. Jan. 9.-The news of the Emperor's
death was received at a late hour this after
moon II iy mot rnf ppsSi11a tn astimata the
effect here. The Imperialists, of course, are
profoundly affected, and appear to regard the
event as a final blow to their hopes. The only
evening journal which has any editorial on the
subject is the Messenger de Paris, an influential
finance organ. 1t closes a brief article will
the following tribute: THE disasters which
have made a %shipwreck of the Empire will moi
cause to be forgotten the great services Napo'
leon has rendered to the nation in re-establish'
ing order. and developing the prosperity Of the
country"
LATER DETAILS.
A London telegram of the 10th inst. says:
The Empress Eugene and all the household
of ChiselLurst were present at the bedside o.
Napoleon when he died. The Emperor showed
slight signs of consciousness toward his las
moments. and spoke to the Empress twice il
a very feeble tone of voice. His last indica
ton of life was a smile when the Empress
knelt and kissed her dying husband. She wal
completely overcome by her emotions, anC
tainted at the bedside. The Prince Imperial
who had been summoned by telegraph iron
Woolwich. arrived at Chiselhurst fifteen min
utes after the death of the Emperor. He wa
greatly affected. and kissed the face of hi
dead father several times. The Emperor die'
peacefully. He passed away without TIN
slightest sign of pain. His death is attributed
to syncope or embolism.
Eugene knelt at his bedside several hour
after the death of the Emperor. engaged il
prayer.
Telegraphic dispatches are being received
from distinguished persons i'll all quarters
expressing the deepest sympathy for tn
Empress.
Empress Eugenie will soon issue a proclama
ton to the French people. announcing tina
she assumes the regency during her SON
minority.
4 London dispatch of the llth says:
The post morton examination of the En-
peror's remains shows that the immediate
cause of death was a failure of the action q
the heart.
The report Of the post norton examination
at Chisclhurst saws the failure Of circulation
was due to the Emperoris general constitu
tional condition. The bladder was found t.
he diseased, and the kidneys were affected
The other organs were sound and healthy, bu
death was simply Il question of time.
The Empress last night was calmcr, and re
cciyed several visitors from France. She wen
several times to the room III which the bod,
lies.
Queen Victoria sent Col. Gardiner to Chlsel
hurst with an autograph letter. A telegram o
coincidence has been received from the Pope.
The Irish Journals generally express sorrow
for his loss.
The Bonapartist officers of the French arm,
have asked leave to attend the funeral. Per
mission will probably be granted. if they agree
to go i'll civilians dress.
4 dispatch from Paris says that the now
caused a great impression in that city. Their
was a slight rire III the price Of French rentcS
The Bonapartist Deputies in the National Az
sembly left the Chamber upon the receipt o
the intelligence. The news was receive
throughout the provinces with great regret
Much sympathy II expressed for the Empress