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Foreign News September 1, 1859

Alexandria Gazette

Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia

What is this article about?

The Army of Italy made a triumphant entry into Paris on the 14th ult., led by the Emperor, with the Empress and Prince Imperial present. The event featured grand decorations, illuminations, and enthusiastic crowds along the Boulevards from the Bastille to the Place Vendome.

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The triumphal entry into Paris of the army of Italy, took place on the 14th ult., and passed off with great eclat. The streets were crowded to excess, and the decorations and illuminations in the evening were on a grand scale. The Emperor and his staff headed the procession along the Boulevards from the Bastile to the Place Vendome, and were greeted with loud acclamations. The Empress and the Prince Imperial were stationed at the Place Vendome, and on arriving there the Emperor took up a position in front of the Imperial stand, and the troops marched on. The defilement of the troops at the Palace Vendome, commenced at half past ten, and terminated at half-past two. The soldiers bearing the standards taken from the enemy were received with ovations. The flags of those regiments which were torn by the enemy's fire, excited the population to enthusiastic cheers. The weather was fine, and the spectacle imposing, but somewhat monotonous.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign Royal Event

What keywords are associated?

Triumphal Entry Army Of Italy Paris Parade Imperial Family Military Procession

What entities or persons were involved?

Emperor Empress Prince Imperial

Where did it happen?

Paris

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Paris

Event Date

14th Ult.

Key Persons

Emperor Empress Prince Imperial

Outcome

passed off with great eclat; troops marched successfully; enthusiastic reception for captured standards and battle-torn flags.

Event Details

Triumphal entry of the Army of Italy into Paris, headed by the Emperor and staff along the Boulevards from the Bastille to the Place Vendome. Crowds acclaimed them; Empress and Prince Imperial at Place Vendome. Troops defiled past from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with ovations for captured standards and cheers for torn flags. Fine weather, imposing but monotonous spectacle.

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