The king and all the royal family and the court, with all the officers of state, were present.

The cathedral was crowded with all the fashion of Paris.

Along the ways and around the church were soldiers without number, almost; a proof that some danger was apprehended to the king, and yet he ought to be popular for he is the best ruler they have had for years.

The ceremonies were imposing, appealing to the senses and the imagination, and not at all to the reason or the heart." The king was Louis Philippe; the little prince, his grandson, was the Count of Paris.
"_Paris, September 29, 1838._ Since my last matters have assumed a totally different aspect.

At the request of Monsieur Arago, the most distinguished astronomer of the day, I submitted the Telegraph to the Institute at one of their meetings, at which some of the most celebrated philosophers of France and of Germany and of other countries were present.