New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-22

| last before the priests who accompanied the
funeral car. They were the Crown Prince OF Ger
many; the Archduke Regnier of Austria; the
Duke of Baden, and the young Prince OF Portugal,
grandson of the late King. With them walked
Marechal Canrobert sent to represent the french
Republic. and Earl Roden, sent to represent the
English Government. Behind it was led the Kings
war-horse thirty years Of age, all shrouded in
Grape. The iron crown of Lombardy was carried
on cushion. The Kings sword was also carried
by his first ade-de-camp. The car itself was shaped
like an immense state coach, and was covered with
crimson velvet and gold. 1t was drawn by eight
horses. all shrouded with Grape, and wearing
plumes on their heads. The passage to the Pan
theon occupied about three hours. The size OF
this building was not sufficient to allow any
ono not forming part of the procession to enter
it. On arriving, the coffin was placed upon
catafalque in the centre of the church, two Latin
hymns were sung by the musical societies OF Rome,
and with sprinklng of holy water and benedlction
the funeral ended. The body was walled up, the
same evening in one of the chapels OF the ran
theon from which it will hereafter be transferredto
a mausoleum to be erected for the purpose. During
the remainder Of the day. and for some days longer
the streets of Rome were thr0nged by visitors. IL
was intmated that between 100000 and 3OO,OOo
persons from all parts of Italy, came to attend the
Kings funeral, many of them visiting Rome for the
first time. The Italian railways. with the THRIFT
common to these bodies, issued season tickets Tor
the occasion, and the resources of the city were
taxed to the utmost to feed and lodge their numer-
GUS guests.
On Saturday, January 10, the new King went in
state to the Parliament in order to exchange with
its members the oath of fidelity to the Constitution
Through the kindness of friend, enjoyed the OPP
portunty Of witnessing this interesting ceremony
which was appointed to take place at p m. Armed
with my ticket, made my way through the lines OF
sodery that guarded the access to the Parliament
building. The windows on its front were all gay
with bright draperies. Entering, l found the i'm
mense amphtheatre crowded in every part Mem
beers were in their seats. The galleries were
packed with spectators. / meekly took possession
of part of carpeted stair, these stalrways
being especially reserved as seats for the
ladies. Opposite to my place was balcony,
richly hung with crimson and gold, in which was
told that the Queen, late the Princess Marguerite,
would presently appear. At 2 o'clock she did, in
deed, enter, leading her little son. the Prince of
Naples and accompanied by her sister-in-aw, the
Queen of Portugal who like herself, was dressed in
deep mourning. The Queens appearance was
hailed by enthusiastic applause, which she grace
fully acknowledged She has fair, sweet coJunte-
nance. and is much beloved by her people. The
Queen of Portugal has serious face, and wears her
abundant blond hair in full bandeaus on either
side of her forehead. The two Queens sat i'll the
front of the Royal Box each with her son at her
left. The Prince of Portugal, youth of sixteen
Summers. wore military uniform, with several
orders on his breast He is blond like his mother,
with n profusion of fair hair. Behind these royal
parsonages sat or stood the Crown Prince
of Germany, the Archduke Regnier, and
the Duke Of Baden. Presently, q sudden hush
ing of all conversation showed that the
King was at hand. He entered, preceded
aud followed by officers and accompanied by his
brother Prince Amadeo and his uncle, the Prince
of Carignan He was greeted with hearty applause,
which he acknowledged, ascending platform be-
meath crimson canopy, upon which his throne
had been placed. He then came forward and adj
dressed the assembled Parliament saying that he
was there TO confirm by oath the promise already
made in his proclamation. He then solemnly swore
10 be faithful to the Constitution, and TO defend
and preserve the liberty and unity of Italy.
crimson velvet cushion brought forward. on
which lay the records of this obligation, which he
signed. The oath of fidelity was then administered
TO the Kings brother and uncle by the Minister
Mancn After this the oath was taken by every
member of the Parliament, the names being called,
of the Senate first and then of the Chamber OF
Deputies in alphabetical order Each member as
his name was called. answered. Il swear" After
the conclusion of this ceremony the king, Delhg
seated, read aloud his address TO the Parliament.
The document short, simple and appropriate.
The reading was frequently interrupted by APP
plause and at its close amid shouts, plaudls, and
the waving of handkerchefs, the King and all the
royal party left the house thus ended tins week
well-well has Humbert begun. May all heavenly
powers bless aud preserve the kingdom of United
Italy. J. W. H.