The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-12-18 00:00:00

NAPOLEON'S FUNERAL

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
It is impossible to describe the anxiety that prevailed among
all classes to witness the ceremony of consigning the mortal
remains of the Emperor to his last and everlasting abode.
Along the line where the royal cortlge passed, thousands of
anxious spectators were seen. The balconies, windows, and
the roofs of the houses were crowded with spectators • not a
space was left unoccupied. Immense sums were readily paid
to obtain a glimpse of the mortal remains of the Emperor as
they moved slowly along, through a double line of the na-
tional guards and troops of the line. It was altogether the
most solemn ceremony ever paid to an illustrious general in
any country or age.
I shall give you a description of the thirty-two statues of
the kings and illustrious warriors of France, who fought in
the field for the glory of their country. These statues are
arranged in juxtaposition, on the Esplanade des Invalides,
coming from the d'dnze, and going towards the Seine .
Clovis Charlemagne
Charles Martel Hugues Capet
Philippe Auguste Louis IX.
Charles V. Charles VII.
Jeanne d' Arc Dugueselin,
Louis XII. Francois er
Bayard Henri IV.
Louis XIV. Conde
Turenne Vauban
Dugay Trouin Marceau
Hoche Desaix
Latour d' Auvergne Kleber
Kellerman Lannes
Ney Massena
Jourdan Mortier
Lobau Macdonald.
The two last are nearest to the immense colossal statue of
Napoleon, which faces the atne des Invalides. I shall not
attempt describing the decoration of the court of honour of
the Invalides ; its aspect was truly grand. The chapelle
ardente, a species of a temple, erected in the front of the
portail of the church for the reception of the remains of Na-
poleon, is of a square form, supported by four quadrangular
columns, with architraves on all sides, and surmounted by
four pediments ; all these pediments are decorated in the
following order :—The side pediments represent the imperial
arms, as well as that of the facade; the latter represents
Notre Dame de Grace, having on its side two geniuses.
The architraves represent various generals, and the names
of the battles fought by them are inscribed underneath ; but
these decorations are nothing compared with those of the
triumphal char that contained the coffin. It comprised five
divisions well arranged. The first is the socle, the second,
the piedestal, the third, the cariatides, the fourth, the bou-
clier, and the fifth, the anatophe. The socle rests upon four
massive gilt wheels. Its length is 25 feet, and its height 6 ft.
It presents the form of a long square with a plateforme, semi-
circular in the front. Upon this plateforme is a group of
geniuses supporting the crown of Charlemagne ; at the four
angles, in bas-reliefs, are four geniuses holding with one hand
gairlandes and with' the other the trumpet of renommde ;
underneath are faisceaux ; and in the middle, eagles, and
the initials of the emperor in the middle of crowns. This
socle and its ornaments are entirely gold.
The piedestal rests upon this socle, 18 feet in length and 7
in height : it is in the form of corniches, overhung with cloth,
gold and violet, with the arms of the emperor and his initials.
On both sides of this piedestal are two imperial cloaks of
velvet interwoven with bees, and on its back numerous en-
signs

Ca~iatides.—Upon this piedestal are arranged 14 caria-
tides, standing a little higher than in the natural form, all
gold : they support from the head and hands an immense
bouclier. These cariatides are placed six on one side and
six on the other, being thus dos a dos; and the remaining
two others are at the extremities.

The bouclier is of gold ;it has an oval form alongie. It is
loaded with an immensefaisceau of javelins.

The sarcophape is placed upon the boudier ; it is of an-
tique form. In the middle, upon a rich cushion are placed
the sceptre, the sword of justice, and the imperial crown, set
in precious stones. This entire monument of gold and velvet
is nearly 50 feet in height. Sixteen black horses, ranged
four abreast, drew the char. They were clothed in such a
manner that one could see but their legs. The manes of the
horses were dressed in gold and ornamented with white
phones: valets dressed in the imperial livery conducted
them.

On Tuesday last, at nine o'clock in the morning, the
sailors of la Belle Poule, debarked the coffin and placed it
upon the imperial char.

As soon as they procession began to move the artillery
fired 21 rounds. Then the royal cortege marched in the fol-
lowing order :—lt crossed the Pont de Neuilly, the road of
Neuilly, the arch of triumph de l'Etoile, the avenue of
Neuilly, the place of Concorde, the bridge of Concorde, the
quay of d' Orsay, the esplanade des Invalides : thus avoiding
all streets to prevent any 6meutes. Every quarter of an
hour roars of cannon were heard, and numerous bands per-
formed symphonies of funeral marches.
The char stopped at the principal railing of the Hotel
Royal of the Invalides, under a funeral portico erected in
the front of the church. A salve of 21 cannons announced
its arrival. The coffin carried by the sailors of la Belle
Poule first crossed the yeard of the hotel, defiled through the
gate of Louis XIV., and was deposited under a funeral por-
tico erected in the front of the church. The cavaliers who
carried the 86 banners of the departments were stationed in
the first yard on the right, and on the left, before the facade
of the hotel. Two amphitheatres erected in the tour royale
and the superior galleries contained the old soldiers, the an-
cient militaires of the Imperial Guard, who were admitted by
tickets. Under the &me erected the catafalque. The King,
the Queen, the Princes, and the Princesses assisted at this
splendid ceremony. The interior of the dome was devoted
to the peers and deputies of France. The coffin was re-
ceived by the Archbishop of Paris and the clergy. under the
funeral portico. Here the sprinkling of the holy water took
place. This ceremony being performed, the coffin was car-
ried by the sous-officiers of the National Guard and the
army, as far as the entry to the dame, where Louis Philippe
stood to receive the body, presented to him by his son,
Prince de Joinville. The sword of the Emperor, placed upon
the coffin, was laid upon the church cupboard by General
Bertrand, and it was immediately placed upon the catafalque.
At its four angles were seated, in arm-chairs, two Marshals,
an Admiral, and the Lieut.-General Bertrand, who held the
corners of the pall. After the ceremony was performed
a guard of honour was placed on the catafulqut,. The pub-
lic will be admitted on the 16th, and -the vs following.
Th.., L.., Fr..--
who taught her the path of glory. B.

STEAM-SHIP BRITANNIA
OUTWARD VOYAGE.

We have much pleasure in publishing the subjoined cor-
respondence, which is, highly creditable to all parties.
Britannia, 2d Nov., 1840.
SIR,—We cannot leave the Britannia without expressing
to you the very sincere satisfaction we have experienced
during our recent passage from Liverpool, and we feel much
pleasure in marking our sense of the diligent and attentive
consideration you have throughout devoted to the eomfort of
the passengers, as well as to the other interests of the vessel
committed to your charge.
With our earnest wishes for four continued health and
success, we remain, sir, yours, &c ,
C. Grey, W. Milligan, Geo. L. 'Lowder, J. Battersby, W.
W. Laird, Dr. R. Burband. M. W. Collett, Wm. Crowder,
M. Parton, W. M. Hoffman, P. MiMahon, Win. Dow, W.
G. Ewing, Thomas Falconer, Charles Meyer, Thos. Brooks,
M. Durant, P. MatthewL. Brown, Francis
Wood, N. Rowsell, A. l‘l J. A. Poppe,
arini, James Fox, Alex. Dury, 67th
regiment ; Philip Beray, p. Kerr (Florida,) John S. Blake,
Wm. H. Griffith, Andrew Mqslara Isaac Winslow, John
Bradford, Wm. Dampier, W. H. darshall, L. Pachew, P.
Benyer, John B. Waring, Richard Baker, F. C. Mathieson,
J. Jolbanroy, W. H. Browne, C. B. Clough, G. Benjamin.
To Captain Judkins. of the British
Steam ship Britannia.

GENTLEMEN, ---T feel deeply sensible of your kindness ex-
pressed in your letter of this date. It has been my constant
study since the command of this vessel devolved upon me,
to do my duty towards my passengers and those by whom
the charge of it has been committed to me : and I must ever
feel proud of this expression of your approbation of my con-
duct. as marking your opinion that I have not been unsuc-
cessful in my endeavours.

• Wishing you a happy meeting with your friends on this
side the Atlantic, I remain your obedient servant,
CHAS. H• E. JUDIEINS.

HOMEWARD VOYAGE.

TO CAPTAIN JUDKINS.
DEAR Sin,—Our voyage being concluded, we cannot se-
parate without expressing our unanimous thanks for your be-
coming and gentlemanly conduct, as captain of the Britannia,
during our voyage across the Atlantic.
With the efficiency of the arrangements on board for the
comfort and happiness of all, we cannot but be satisfied ; but
it is to the scrupulous attention of yourself, not only to the
passengers, but to the various duties of your ship, that we are
anxious to bear testimony.

Wishing you and your spirited employers all possible suc-
cess, believe us to remain your most obedient and humble
servants,
Thomas Curry, C. J. Biddle, Theodore Dehon, William
Broughton, Saml. Gould, Jos. Pope, James Cushing, Na-
than Gurney, Thos. Wethered, Geo. Douglas, 14th regmt. ;
John Gardener ; Charles Abrahamson, Charles A. Linder,
W. W. Greenough, T. V. Woodhouse, William Stevens,
John Wylde, John Hall, Wm. Smith, James W. Carring-
ton, John Gillies, John B. Forsyth, James Rodger, Hew
Ramsey, Jas. Prake, Edwd. Smith, Francis Platt, jun., Wm.
G. Stairs, J. A. Bampton, W. Denny, major 71st regmt. ;
Charles E. Levey, Donald Murray, H. N. Jones, Chas. J.
Tindal, Jas. Buckley, Baron Stow, Samuel G. Boville, C.
Buckley, Grafton Fenna, J. E. Grolgan, John Cushing, jun.,
W. Colquhoun,.T. Patrick, E. Thomson, John Humphries,
Captain Bayley, 30th regmt. ; Thos. Tunlin:, - Russell.

Britannia, 13th,December, 3840

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,-It is with feelings of pride
and pleasure, that I have received your very flattering ac-
knowledgment of my conduct during our late voyage on
board the Britannia, but I beg to state to you, that it is not
from my own services alone that the Britannia has given such
satisfaction, but from the able support I have received from
the officers and crew which I have the pleasure to command :
and be assured that my most anxious desire :is to merit a
continuance of the good opinion you have so indulgently
formed of me. Wishing you all health and happiness, I re-
main yours, sincerely, C. H. E. JUDEINS.
To the passngers on board the Britannia.

THE STEAM-SHIP BRITANNIA.
• ABSTRACT OF THE LOG.-HOMEWARD VOYAGE.
December I.—At 1 p.m. left Boston, and arrived in Hali-
fax on the 3d, at 7 30 a.m.
3.—At 5 p.m. left Halifax.
4.—Long. 44 51, lat. 59 36 ; course, NB2 E i • distance run,
176 miles ; wind N N E ; fresh breezes and cloudy weather.
s.—Long. 44 54, lat. 55 21 ; course, east ; distance run,
220 ; wind E N E ; steady breezes and cloudy weather.
6.—Long. 45 28, lat. 49 43 ; course, N 7i E ; distance run,
232 miies ; wind N E ; fresh breezes and squally, ship roll-
ing heavy.

7.—LOng. 45 48, lat. 44 42 ; course, N 85, 30 E ; distance
run, 232 miles ; wind N ; strong gales and a heavy sea, ship
rolling heavy.

B.—Long. 47 8, lat. 39 16 ; course, N 64 E ;
distance run,
240 miles ; wind N W ; strong breezes and a heavy sea, ship
rolling heavy.
9.---Long. 47 50, lat. 33 40 ; course N 7 5 ; distance run,
240 miles ; wind N N E ; strong breezes and a cloudy, with
a heavy beam sea,_ship rolling heavy. •

10.-Llong. 48 '5O, lat. 2740 ; course, N Ert E ; distance
run, 252 miles ; wind westerly ; steady breezes, with a short

cross sea.

11.—Long. 49 49, lat. 21 30 ; course, Nfi E ; distance
run, 250 miles; wind S SW; hard gales and a heavy sea,
ship labouring and rolling heavy.
12.—Long. 30 15, lat. 15 24 ; course, N E ; distance
run, 250 miles ; wind easterly ; steady breezes and cloudy
weather. - -- -

13.—Long. 51'11, lat. 9 30; course, N 6 E ! distance run,
232 miles ; wind S E S ; hard gales and heavy squalls, ship
labouring heavy.
14-15.—Arrived in Liverpool at lh Om ; wind easterly ;
fresh gales and cloudy, with squalls.

SURGICAL OPERATION.—The operation of tapping the
head for hydrocephalus, or " water on the brain," was lately
performed by Mr. C. A. Caddy, surgeon, Bideford, on a
child aged 13 months, when sixteen ounces of water were
taken off, and the little patient is doing well.