The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-07-16
THE CROPS ABROAD.
Taking the Bnstfle.
THE FRENCH RESIDENTS CELEBRATION IN
PHILADELPHIA.

THE FRENCH KbSJDENlS CELbDhAIION IN
PHILADELPHIA.
PHILADELPHIA, July IA dinner by
French residents TO celebrate the taking OF
the Bastle. July IA, 1889, took place in this
city tonight. The French consul presided,
and among those present was the spanish
consul. Toasts were responded TO by the
| French and Spanish consus. Among the
tossts were the French Republic, President
Greyy. President Hayes, and the French
army and navy.
At ST. LOUIS.
ST. LOUIS, July 14.--The French citizens
held u grand .fate here to-day. Several
thousand persons attended, including the
foreign consus. The Marseillaise was sung
by chorus Of five hundred voices, and a
display OF fireworks and banquet were
given tonight.
ON THE PACIFIC COAST.
SAN Francisco, July l4-Tbe anniver-
sary of the taking Of the Bastile was cele.
brated BY the French residents to-day.
THE FRENCH REJOICING IN NEW YORK.
NEW York, July 1.-two French men.
of.war, the frigste Magicienne and the ram
Dumont dUrville, now lying in this port,
were to- day decked out in holiday attire In
honor Of the French national .ftte. AT noon
the Magicienne fred a salute OF tweniy-one
guns, and this was repeated at sunset. a
breakfast was given on board at noon, and
banquet this evening. Many invited
guests were present.
Twenty.three French societies In this city
celebrated the national .fste to-day.
THE CELEBRATION IN PARIS.
PARIS, July 1.-THE national tsle is a
marvellous success. The weather is superb.
The streets are all decorated with flowers
and garaDds. There is an enormous crowd,
but perfect order. Very few police are
seen in the streets.
Last evening the Examinations OF the
Cathedral de Notre Dame were tested in
preparation for this evening. The whole
building was overspread with electric
lamps, concealed In such a way as
to throw their hight upon the Cathedral
without the spectator observing its
source. The whole building was thrown
into bright relief and looked like vast
structure OF porcelain. The grand opening
ceremony Of the national fate took place in
| the hippodr0me at Longchamps this after
noon. President Grevy, accompanied by a
brilliant STAFF. reviewed the troops and de-
ivered the new colOrs to the regiments in
| tue DreStucc vi IVV,VVV peOples ITtslu6nt
Grevy, In presenting the flags. said the
army mad become to France a guaranty for
the respect due her and for the peace which
she desired 10 preserve. AT the conclusion
OF his speech, which occupied only few
minutes. there were enthusiastic cheers and
shouts OF "Vive la RepubliQue," "Vive la
Armee," "Vive Grevy," and scene OF
patriotic enthusiasm.
The Examinations tonight are very bril-
| liant, and the streets are thronged. Petards
are let off in all directions. NJ. Gambetta
made tour through the central quarter,
and was received with immense enthusiasm
wherever he appeared. The Place de la
Bastie is 10 blaze Of many-cOlored lights,
and the avenues and streets are lighted up
like day. In all quarters OF the city the
principal buildings and squares are illumi-
mated, and many beautiful and artistic trans
parences are displayed.
Besides the grand concert at the Troca.
dero, which Is attended by from $4,000 to
10000 people, musical performances on a
grand scale are going on In the different dis
trics OF the city. Vast crowds are at these
performances, and the streets, although full
OF patriotic exuitation and excitement, are
very orderly.