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The Writer appointed Assistant Secretary of Legation to Paris. --Presented to the Emperor.--Court Balls.--Diplomatic Dress.--Opening of Corps Législatif.--Opening of Parliament.--King of the Belgians. --Emperor of Austria.--King of Prussia.--Queen Augusta.--Emperor Alexander.--Attempt to assassinate him.--Ball at Russian Embassy.--Resignation of General Dix 119