12 THE HOESE AND HIS EIDEE. 



as it is. No man of Maitsha will touch you-wlien lie 

 sees that horse,^'* — which proved a magician that led him 

 towards his object — an ^Egis that shielded him on his 

 way. 



In like manner to the people of France, the ' 3Ioniteur ' 

 has just officially made the two following announce- 

 ments : — 



"Algiers, 19th September, 1860. 

 " The Emperor and Empress yesterday morning laid the first 

 stone of the fine boulevard which is to run along the shore. An 

 immense concourse of persons, both French and native, were col- 

 lected, eager to see their Majesties, and the ceremony displayed a 

 most picturesque character. Under the skilful direction of General 

 Jusuf, contingents of the Kahyle infantry and cavalry of the three 

 provinces, with all the Aghas and Caids at their head, had been 

 assembled to come and pay homage to the Emperor. After a sham 

 fight between the different tribes a grand fantasia took place by 

 fiom 9000 to 10,000 horsemen rushing forward at the swiftest 

 gallop, and discharging their firearms before their Majesties' tent ; 

 afterwards a magnificent charge was given by twelve squadrons of 

 Spahis, crossing the plain like a hurricane ; then followed tilting 

 matches, gazelle, ostrich, and falcon hunts ; a grand filing-off of 

 the Touaregs, with their faces veiled, and mounted on their 

 camels ; and of the Chambaas, those inhabitants of the depths of 

 the Desert, and the future carriers of French commerce into the 

 Soudan. After, in short, one of the most splendid spectacles that 

 could be imagined, all the Goums, forming an immense line of 

 battle, advanced majestically, with banners dis})layed and muskets 

 held high in the air, towards the eminence on which the Emperor's 

 tent had been pitched. The chiefs, clad in the richest burnous, 

 alighted from their steeds and came in a body to present the horse 

 of homage, caparisoned Avith gold, and thus perform an act of sub- 

 mission to the Sovereign of France. At this moment, rendered 



