New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-01-14

Preparations for the FUnernf-Scenes at
Observation-Disclosures of the Emperor
The Burial in Frnnce-Religious, bur
not Political Serviccs-MCnumens IN
Italy.
First Dispatch.l
LONI ON, January ia dispatch 90 the
agent OF the Associated Press from friend
ot Inc Imperial family at Chiselhurst gives
"a description of the scene there. The re-
mains OF the late Emperor have been placed
in coffin.
The corpse is dressed in the uniform OF a
field marshal. The upper lip is bare, the
mOustache having been cut of to facilitate
taking of Il plaster cast. The beard which
remains is brown and bushy. The feat Tres
are stern and carewOrn, and have an eX-
preston of pain.
grand Gordon of the Legion of Honor
lies across his breast. HIS hands, which
were ungloved, were disposed in an easy
and natural manner, the right clasping the
left. on the fourth finger of the left hand
is a ring with several diamonds, which was
placed there by the Empress; a small cross
Of exquisite workmanship lies on his breast,
and ON the corpse are placed three sprigs
of holly, and over the head crown of vIo-
let's is suspended. At the foot of the coffin
is the brass camp bedstead on which the
Emperor died. Seated on either side, at
the lower end of the coffin, are the priests
and religeuse. The furniture of the room.
as we'll as of the whole mansion, is simple
and unOstentatious
The body will be in state Tuesday at the
entrance Of the hall of the chapel. The
general public will not be permitted to
view the remains. No change has been
made in the time and place OF the funeral
and burial as last announced. The cere-
monies will probably begin at noon Wednes-
day.
IN Ill.
row, and her prOstratiOn is SO great as 10
alarm her attendants.
The Prince Imperial does all in his power
TO comfort her. The Empress has received
letters of coincidence from the Emperor of
Russia and the King of Italy.
Although none but the relatives and init
mate friends Of the deceased are admitted,
Chiselhurst is crowded with visitors. Re
ligious services were held this morning in
the chapel, which was filled to repetion.
Princess Mathlde ROuher and Pietre,
aud Drs. Conneau and COrvisaip, were
present. Father Goddard attempted to
preach, but was overcome by his feelings
and compelled to leave the pulpit.
John Beneditti arrived at Chiselhurst to-
day, and was received by the Empress
NJ Olivier and Marshal Mcmahon are ex-
pected there TO morrow.
Princess Murat and suite arrived this eve.
ning.
Great Numbers of people from France are
expected to come TO the funeral. The
Southeastern and Northern railroads OF
France have reduced their rate of fare for
she poorer classes attending the funeral
1t is reported that the Prince Imperial
has already assumed the title of Napoleon
". This report is doubtless incorrect, but
it is certain that the Prince is now addressed
"'Sire" by all visitors at Chiselhurst.
The impression Is gaining ground that the
Emperor died from the effects of chlorOform
administered to aSsuage pain.
Second Dispatch
LONDON, January ia dispatch from
Chiselhurst announces that visitors con. !
Finue TO arrive there. The Empress Eu- |
genie is seriously indispOsed, and her con- |
dition causes much alarm among her |
friends. The arrangements for the funeral |
of the Emperor have been completed, and |
It will take place Wednesday morning a. |
zen o'clock.
The body will be conveyed to the chapel |
ia bcarse drawn by eight horses The |
Prince Imperial will follow as chief mourn
sr, next will como the princes of the i'm |
perial family, Prince of Wales iii present., |
members OF diplomatic corps, the arists-
cracy, officers where attached to the house |
mold Of the late Emperor, and friends of the |
family. In the above-named order the |
lines will proceed to the chapel IN advance |
of the funeral cortege. The procession will |
be of a very simple character.
PARIS, January BIT is said the French |
government will permit the final interment |
of Napoleon's remains in France if the fu- |
neral is made strictly private and deceased |
j. buried as ex-Emperor, and not as En- |
peror. The ceremonies must be simply of |
\ religious character.
The President is understood to have con-
ferred with the Minister of the Interior and |
the project of police, with the object OF
the funeral, if it taxes place in
France being made an opportunti III pO-
iitical Manifestations
RoaE, January l3.-1 he Municipal Coun-
ell has adopted resolutions of coincidence
with the Empress Eugene.
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