The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-10-17

lived in the castle of Miramar which
he built near Trieste Here he wrote
his books, and here, in 1863, he received
the deputation Of MeHcans; here he
was proclaimed emperor of Mexico, and
from here he embarked on the Novaia
OF the Austrian navy, on April IA, 1864,
for his new throne. The ship was gay
with flags, and moved away amidst sa-
lutes. Carlotta was joyful and looked
forward eagerly to the future with con-
fidence.
their majesties entered Mexico on
June Is, with great eclat. The town
was decorated triumphal arches were
erected, flags and garlands were every
where displayed and as they drove
along the streets showers of rose leaves
verses written on colored paper and
gold and silver leaf were dropped upon
them For while they were happy.
An excellent account of Carlotta is
given by the Countess Paula Kollonitz,
her lady in waiting, who says: l have
been assured that the emperor made fire.
quent use of her clever pen, her knowl-
edge and refined education, and possess
ed in Ter an active fellow lab rer. In per-
sonal intercourse She also knew how to
use the power she had at command,
both as an empress and as a young and
pretty woman. In important moments
she would utter most energetic words
with frmness. Her courage, her knowl-
edge of business, and her keen intellect
In the palace there was little of value
The emperor brought no silver with him.
not even spoon or fork. The table SER
vice was simple, and, although they had
European cooks. the fare was simple,
too. Beautiful flowers were always on
the table and in great abundance.
In the he.ghth of the empires pros
perity, in 1865, a series of weekly balls
We're given in the palace. The invita-
tions, written in French, were sent out
To-, Al ST l. At,
jesties appeared al o'clock, after which
no one could arrive or depart. If Max
imilian feigned to be ILL., Carlotta en-
tered the long quite of ball rooms, ac-
companisd by her maids of honor, among
whom was a descendant of Montezuma,
who still preserved the peculiar Aztec
face. Carlotta's favorite dress was a
blue brocade, with a long train, sover
which was thrown robe of costly lace.
Her hair was ornanented with single
rose, and necklace and bracelets of
enormous diamonds completed her cos
tune. She would enter. giving kindly
greeting to each who was presented to
her. and, selecting partner, would
dance quadrfle. Afterward she would
sit upon her throne to wa.ch the gay
whirl of Mexicans, BelgianS, French,
Austrians and Hungarians, revolving in
values, redowas and polkas. The sup-
per was generally French in character
The Sevres porcelain bore the imperial
arms or MEXICO, as did the silver, ana
the servants were in the palace livery OF
scarlet and white
In 1866 Carlotta went to Europe to
beg support from the powers who had
aided Macmillan. Accompanied by the
minister of state, two chamIberlains Of
her household, lady of honor and her
physician, she went to Paris and had au-
dence with Napoleon. He refused to
help, not wishing or daring to incur war
with the Unitd States. Thence she went
to Rome. and there, under the terrific
strain, gave evidence that her mind was
affected. Her mother took her al once
to Miramar, her loved hcrne in the
meantime Macmillan during the great
crisis, became desperately i'll, and was
told the fictitious news of Carlotta' S
death and then of her madness. He
wanted to go to her. but the interests of
Mexico demanded his presence. On the
very day that his brother, the emperor
of Austria, was proclaimed king of
Hungary, in 1867, Macmillan was put
to death. Carlotta was taken to her
father. the king of Belgium, and has
since lived in the palace of Lacken, near
Brussels, writing '9Fhe Memoirs of the
History of the Mexican Empire