Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-12

On zach Of the four angles OF the base vas a
tr;nod which sustained a sepulchral lamp. and
between the base s. the pedestal was space con-
tanning 7OOinvisble lamps, which ditfused asplen-
dor tha, illuminated the monument, without any
other lights appearing than those placed here and
there on the floor, those of the chandeliers, and
those standing on the affairs.
On this base rested the pedestal. at the centre
of which, in front, was the portrait Of the LIBERIA
tor, supported by Liberty and independence.
with the broken chains, crown. sceptre. and lion
Of Spain beneath their feet The portrait rested
upon the map Of America and the Colombian las
ces. and over il was the torch Of Immortality
On the extreme right of the pedestal was placed
America. in the garb OF native. reclining on the
trunk OF tree. and on the lett Religion. resting
on column, and holding cross in its band
both inclining towards the portrait IN an attitude
of mourning. On the reverse OF the pedestal was
placed. in the centre. the emblem Of death with
the wings of time, and at its side. right and left,
were represented Mars, tepositins his sword,
and Minerva. presenting her Oiive-branch.
On the riyh, side Of the pedestal was represent
ed an anchor of Hope, between horns OF plenty,
and on the left. between the same emblems. the
Ialsnce aud other insignia of Justice. Around
these four fgutes were displayed with much taste
and symmetry, the flags of England. the United
States. France. Holland, and the South Ameri-
can States.
At the foot of the obelisk which stood upon the
pedestal. adorned with trophies. was placed IN
! front, sepuichral urn. Ornamented with wreath
of roses and crown of laurel. About the urn
were ranged the hat and staff Of the Liberator,
the swor, Of briIlants presented him by Peru IN
1925, the splendid medal presented HIM by 30.
liyia. son of Peru. the star Of the Liberators OF
Venezuela, aud the other decorations Of his ex-
celencv, all under covering of black SauZe
On the front of the obelisk. in bassO relieve.
was seen the coat Of arms of Colombia, border
ed with trophies, and underneath was the follow
ing inscriptions:
EXTlNCTUS AMABITUR IDEM.
% the escutcheon Fame was represented in
the attitude of procaming the giorles oil the
Hero, and over it iloa,cd the national banner
| Ga the reverse of the obelisk was inscribed the
following names. denoting the most remarkable
victories achieved b. the Liherator:
Tenerife, Sombrero,
| Cucuta, ORTIZ.
| las Taguares, Ganicza,
Visirima, Bonza,
! Parbua, Vargas,
Las TrinChcras, Boyaca.
! Araure, Carabobo,
! San MALICE, Ibaira,
OcumarO, BomDOna,
Calabozt, Junin.
| On the right side was the coat Of aims of Pc
RI. over which. in the like manner. 1oated the
flag of that Republic, and on the left the coat OF
arms Of Bolivia. accomrancd with its appr0pri-
ate flag. So that the cenotaph was crowned with
the fiaes of the three nations which his EXcellen-
I III lot A 4 fnDt aft n.
and on the floor of the church, were placed las
military trophies) cannon, drums, balls, mus,
kets. SC.
/ A double peal of bells announced to the pub
lie. al noon on the 10Th. the mourniul scene which
was preparing, aud from nig INT the celebration
commenced. Az o'clock in the evening, vespers
were sung, at which were present the mnnicFf'si
authorities presided over bv the Project OF the De-
partment. and an innumerable cOnc0urse OF peO-
pie. Al 9 O'Clock on the following morning.
the funeral rites were celebrated, attended
by all the other authorities. civil, military and
ecclesiastical, and other persons OF distinction,
of both sexes, clothed in deep mourning.
After mass had been SAID. a funeral Grafton
was pronounced by the Dean of this Holy Church
Cathedral, Bishop Juan Marimon lie took
for his text those words in the 9th chapter OF
the fl, st book of Maccabees. - How is the NIGH
ty fallen. who kept the people of Israel in safe
ty." There follows an outline of the discourse,
and some account of the movements OF the mill
tarv. The Artillery of the garrison occupied
the place OF the Cathedral; the battalion OF mi
itia that of San Francisco. All marched with
arms reversed. drums muffled, and instruments
of music dressed in mourning. Three general
discharges were made during the celebration.
That night the cenotaph remained open to the
public, in order To satisfy the curiosity which
had been manifested to see it, and call TO mind
the gorics of the Hero. The church continued
open and illuminated until ten O'Clock at night,
during wlich time plaintive mnsic. in which
the band, of the Artillery and Militia al'ernated.
contributed to the eagerness and emotion with
which all presented themselves before the monu
ment of national respect and gratitude. Thus
terminated day which will ever be memorable
with the people of Car'hagena
-<sseees~
RPralia of Scofiand.-We understand thai
his Majesty has been graciously pleased to trans
nit to Scotland, for the purpose of being deposit
ed along with the Regalia, in the Crown Room
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