The Sun.
London, England, 1826-02-23 00:00:00

FRENCH PAPERS.

(From the Etoile, dated Tuesday.)
TAGANROG, JAN. H.—Yesterday the funeral procession
which islet convey the mortal remains gtthe Emperor ALEX_
ANDER to Saint Petersburgh, left this town. After Divine
Service, which was performed by the Bishop of Ekaterinnos-
law, it set out from the church at eight in the Nirtg.—
The procession was lett by the Deputies of Taganrog, ltoste,‘!
and Muliosopol ; they 'Wit:. followed by the authorities of
the place, &c. Sec.; six 'Generals, bearing on velvet cushions
the insignia, of the 'Russian Orders, preceded the; hearse,
about which were eight of the late Emperor's Aids.de-
camp, who had 'come front Saint Petersborough to perform
this last sad duty. The hearse wus followed by the Aids—
tle-camp,General and the persons uttacheV to the Court
of the Empress, wearing black cloaks ; two squadrons of
Cossacks, with the lances lowered, closed the rear. It wati net
possible to see withoutemotion the affliction of the old soldiers,
who are but little accustomed to pay to death the tribute of a
tear. Never was a religious ceremony more public, or more
august. It did not seem to be'the funeral pomp attendant on

the sad remains of a powerful monarch, but a numerous family,
following with affliction and tears the obsequies of a beloved

father.

; The population of Taganrog, augmented by that of the envi.
tons, lined the street through which the funeral passed. The
town, which was the last that had the happiness of possessing
within its wallsim adored Monarch, must doubly feel the misfor-
tune of having lost him. 'While the Emperor was among us he
looked with kindnesS on all who approached him, and often he
even Walt up to persons 'who did not venture to accost lihn.
1:10, visited twery place ; no want was unknown to him ; no
misfortune without consolation. Accordingly,. on Seeing the
funeral p,es, through the attrue struts where the presence of the
Emperor had so lately (Utilised happiness and joy, sincere tears
were given to the memory of a master wluist benetitti will be,
eternally, engraven on our hearts. A great many persons of
all classes went to argreat distance on the road. to St. Peters.
burgh, and a great crowd tollowed to the first stage, 20 werats
(thirteen miles) front the town.,

Count Orloff Denisoif, Aid-de-Camp General, conducted the
funeral to Petersburgh, accompanied by ten of his Majesty's
Aids-deleaMP.

We are happy to say that the health of her Majesty the
Empress has rqsted the cruel trials to %vltich,she has lately been
exposed. All those who have witnessed this great and striking
example of resignation and love, have been profoundly affected
by it. jiler Majesty has not quitted her apartment, except to go
to church. Religion alone affords her consolation.
The Countess of '.t.ronganolf, who came to Taganrog *tie-
dia.tely after the news of the Emperor's death had reached St.
Petersburg,' is still here.

ST. V.E.TERSBURon, FEB. 4.--The public has not forgot.
ten the noble support unanimously voted by the merchants of
this city to the School of Cornmerce.. Iler Majesty the Em,
press Mother, the patroness of this establishment, has deigned
to approVe the sentiments 'of the Merchants, and to give the
Most flattering proofs ofiti by a rescript addressed to the School
of COMmcrce, and by a gold medal engraved by har Majesty
herself, in 18141, and sent to :11. Koustaff, the Mayor of this
city. In
.s meeting on the lflth of .TanuarY, the merchants,
iti:ttirreeeiying with profound rcspect this proof of her. Majesty's
fitiptir, and the medal which is to perpetuate the memory of
resolved 7.l.O7,*o.roterye 01I;t int,3±.:l3l:)hle
prescut in the Hall of the Guild of Merchants, in which it
,5 111 he placed, with a suitable inseription,near the portrait of
tpo,Etnperar ;' and 2. Ti) commission the Mayor to go in per,
tion with aiDepotation of the Merchants, to, lay at her
jtisty's feet the homage of their respectful and lively,gratittide.
ThP,Mayor and the DOntation were accordingly presented.th
her Majesty on the 20th, by his Excellency Senator polotiltoff,
Director of the School of ComMerce. •