Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-12-01
STATEMENT
OF THE
STTUItIoN or THE FRENCH EN-.
PRE-.
1905 AND 1907.
STATEMENT
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1t was on the I'd Dec. the anniversary Of
the battle of Austerlttz, which was itself
the anniversary of his coronation, that the
emperor, by decree passed in the heart
of Poland, gave TO an edifce hardly begun,
abandoned after thirty years labor this no.
bic destination. Thus the vanquisher re-
wards those who have vanqushed under
him, he associates in his Immortality the
heroes whom he has formed. His name,
more lasting than the monument which will
he decorated with it, will psrpetuate their
names and the glory they have acquired
IN fighting under his orders. A series of
trophies will decorate the interior Of the
monument; marble, gold, and silver, will
preserve in an eternal book these annals
of heroism. There will be celebrated the
memory Of those who devote themselves
for the country and her holy laws there
viii be decreed the rewards merited by va
lor there our warlil,e youth will be in
structed in the sentiments of honor by such
illustrious examples. 1t will be the sane
tuary o. glory the genius OF TIE arts has
awakened at the voice of the emperor and
AZ the thoughts Of a work wherein every
thing uaitcs to exalt it Notwithstanding
the extreme shortncss of the time, no com
petition OF architecture had been so BRILL
ant as that ordered for the plan ofthis mo-
upmeGt, which will be the first decoration
Of the capital.
'Fhe works Of the Pantheon are advanc-
ing; those Of st. Dennis are nearly iuish-
ed; the buildings of Napoleon and those
OF Napoleon Vile are gong OH. Several
churches and many episcopal palaces, have
been restored in the departments. The
tomb of Desaix is sealed upon the summit
C q, Loo I,ss. 4 II. L.
for the first time, monument cone from
the Chisel of cur artists, than they were at
tie passage equally unexampled, of an ar
my dragging with only the hands of men
their numerous artillery. Overlooking on
the one side France, and Che other Italy I;
this tomb will attest to both The honors rem
dercd by their common deliverer TO his
companion, 20 his friend, who died in the
midst OF the triumph which completed
their alliance and fixed their double des-
tinv. The battle of Marengo1
The monuments founded or restored,
will be invested with Inscriptions analogous
other characters. The institute ofFrance
has received the honorable mission Of trac-
ing them cut it will direct the plan of the
medals to be struck by government, ard
science will thus unite with the arts in or.
der to perpetuate all the remembrance:
dear 10 the national glory.
What more splendid career was ever o.
pcned to the fine arts Did any reigr
more At to nourish in their minds tho
thoughts and sentimentsof fine things, eve,
afford so many prodgies to their enthusi
asm, so many subjects to thew Iabors, O,
such numerous encouragementS to thcii
efforts?
The French school is almost entirely oc
cupied wi,h retracing upon marble and up
on canvass the principal periods oc thi
glorious reign, whilst the emperor is send
ingto il, from the heart Of conquered
states, new collections Of models. Tht
school Of the fine arts Of Lyons, has beei
instituted this year.
THeafrcs.-A school of defamation ha
been joined to the coHser-uasoire of music
II will be useful both to the language ant
to the theatrical art.
PRtfc iEsfrucfionS.-The interests q
reaching are one Of the habitual thoueht
of the cmpcror. During the too short ne
Rod Of his stay in Paris, tlis was the %,
ject which chiedy occupied him. A pla
Ut general university, embracing tn
whole system of public education, este
b!ishiDg tke connections Of those who ar
to cooperate in t., with government anon
themselves, and with the citizens terdin
w BiNN AIN III a LDlifilDl EDITH, q Great m
teTest TO the successes Of their labors, r
which it secures them the reward tbi
plan has given rise to numerous and prc
found discussions in the council of stat,
The war bias delayed for France the INC
ment Of enjoying this inestimable blessing
the emperor wishes still to improve il. Rc
fore occupying himself with it, or yathe
appearing to occupy himself with IL, h
caused very minute account to be Iai
before him Of the state Of all the preser
establishments, of the number Of their schr
lars, Of their discipline, Of their studio
ofthcir resources and their expenses. s,
veral Lyceums have been organized tn
year; their number amounts in all ut II
nronent 20 IS the number of pupils a,
mitted to share tic benefits ofgovernmet
has been much increased this vtar bv 4
execution Of the arrcfe OF the Sd Florea
year Is
There ave forming for the honor of Il
sciences and letters, for the glory amI Sc