, 1879-07-13

that thev were not absent because of q genuine
sentiment Of mourning on their part. but had /;
gone to England in search Of q Pretender. The ;
nomination Of the Committee was eventually |
till Tuesday.
THE CORPSE.
When the coffin was opened yesterday the
features OF the Prince we're much dis6gured, /
but were recognizable bv his teeth. Ullman,
the Prince lmperial's valet, tainted twice at the
sight of the remains, ana WAS revived With diff
1culty.
TEE WEATHER.
LONDON, July FL p. m.-The weather Is
fine, but cool. Crowds of people, dressed in
mourning, including 3 large proportion OF
French, throneed the London Railway station
as early as o'clock this morning.
The entrance to the Camden House is drapcd
with cream-colored tapestry.
DISTINGUISHES ARRIVALS
Princess Beatrice, the Princess OF "ales'
Prince Christian, and Frinca Edward Of SAKE
Weimar have arrived.
THE FUNERAL.
LONDON. July 1880 .. m.-The funeral OF
the Prince imperial took place In accordance
with the arrangements already published. IN
addition to the notable persons heretofore mea-
toned the Russian, German, and Danish Am
bassadors TO England wera present. A body Of
Paris worxmen viewed the coffin previous to tue
funeral.
1t is estimated that the various sytnp2thtzers
brought bouquets and wrcaths sufficient 10 Ill
two vaps.
Nilsson was In the choir at the Church Of st.
Mary.
TIE COFFIN INVISIBLE.
T,oHpos. July 134 D. m.-The funeral cor
tcec commenced moving at five minutes before
II. Tie pal-oearers (Princes) we're in uniform.
An immense wreath, bestowed by Queen Vic
toria, vas carried on the coffin, which waa in
visible because OF the mass OF flowers. Prince
Jerome Bonaparts and sons followed next after
the coffin. The British Ministry was repre-
sented by Frederick Stanley and Michael Hicks
Beach.
The procession was about three quarters Of a
mile long. The rear was brought up by the
second military band. There were present dep
utations OF French military students and work.
men from Paris. Lille, rurcoing, aud other cen-
tres Of French industry.
THE MOTHER
tits stated that the ex-Enprcss did not visit
the cof1ia until this morning. She remained
over it In agony OF grief until o'clock, when
she fell asleep and was removed to her champe
wooLw1Cu COMMON.
LONDON, July IA dispatch says that, al
| an early hour this morning, Wooluich Common
| presented an animated appearance on the oc-
rasiou OF the assetablage of the troops detailed
TO take part IN the funeral parade of the late
| Prince Imperial at Chiselhurst. The soldiers
all wore the insignia of mourning, and seemed
| affected bv the mournfulness Of the occasion.
| A lorge number of the Inhabitants Of Woolwich,
! Greenwich, and Charlton we're present to watch
F! the departure Of the troops, q majority wearing
mourping.
| THE PARADING COLUMN
wos formed in the following order: One troop
Of the Fifth Royal Irish Lancers: the riding
establishment Of the Royal Artillery, mounted
band; Royal Artillery, four batteries; Roya
Horse Artillery, service wagon with thirty
rounds of ammunition; cadets Of the Koya
Military Academy.
Upop the arrival at Chiselhurst the column
was received By guard OF honor formed OF one
company of the First Battalion OF the IwentV
third Fusiliers, of Waterloo fame The troop:
then formed again and marched to Chiselhurs'
common. Here a halt was made near the nortt
entrance Of Camden Place, WHARF, they formed
cuard OF. honor and firing party.
Never before have 80 many representatives o1
| the Royal family been present as this morning
are gathered to participate in the last honors to
| the reniains of the Prince Imperial.
TIE WATCHERS.
| At the. head OF the coffin last night two Sis
ters Of Mercy knelt in prayer, while the candles
| ranged about threw d tender light upon the
face of the dead Prince. All save the Sisters
and priest withdrew, aud the ex-Emprcss en-
tered What took place as she gazed upon the
face Of her dead son is not and probably vii
not soon be known. All that is known Is tina
when she came from the room she was calm
ana all signs Of violent grief, If there wcre any
had disappeared.
The 1avorite horse Of the Prince was led afte
the coffin.
| VIEWING THE DEAD.
At the conclusion of the services IN TIL
church, the members Of the French Senate ant
Chamber Of Deputies in attendance, and tn
deputations OF workmen, filed around the coffin
sprinklne it with holy water and scattering i'm
mortellcs.