Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-03-12

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the latest dates, in which it is mentioned that exactl,
800 individuals had already been punished. Nine hat
been execuod eleven to be executed sentence
had been recorded against 1872 26S had been trans
ported; and 800 imprisoned About 200 persons were
still in prison awaiting their trials Burning, and
| ngs were still taking place.
Cobbeu Is said to have announced his intention with
the close oil the present year, o close the greatest
all his labours, his immortal Register and end his ay.
In quiet country life and repose" The fuilment q
this intention would essentially promote the quet and
repose" OF his countrymen
Erraet of letter to the Editor OF the Jo,rn II o
| CJnmtrce, dated
/ CARTHAGENA, Jan. 49,
On the l7h instant, the funeral obsequies of His Ex
cellency the Liberator were celebrated in the Holy
Church Cathedral, with the greatest pomp and ma gn
| eence which circumstances would permit. Preparato.
ry to this soemny, the church was adorned with IA.
pestry and black e.toons and in its centre was placed
magnificent cenotapK, 46 feet high composed Of base
! II feet wde pedestal feet high with relief plas.
tres and obelisk adorned with military trophies On
the front of the base was inscribed in shaded letters
| gold, on ground OF jasper, the following words:
4" Generous Carthagena in 1872 received Bolivar as
guest, and contributed TO his glory by offering him with
liberal hand the elements of Liberty and Victory
In 1880 she afforded him refuge from ingratude and
envy Now, inconsoabe for his loss, she renders this
homage TO his precious and venerable remains"
On the reverse OF the same base inscribed the
following When impartial aud grateful posterity
shall erect affairs TO the Benefactors of Humanity,
they will give distinguished place to that of the
Founder of THREE Republics on the American CONT
nent."
On the right side this inscription: ITO the au.
gust lanes of the Great Bolivar Carthagena lust and
grateful A good Citizen, judicious Magistrate, a
ennobled his country"
On the left was the following: Bolivar, though ia
vored by fortune, renowned his attractions and conse-
Grated his repose, yea, his whole e to the good of his
country. An intrepid soldier, skul commander vic
torious in hundred battles, he gave liberty and laws
10 his country, and himself obeyed them"
On each OF the four angles oil the base tripod
n lam nd hefw he
base and the pedestal was space containing 100 nvi-
sible lamps which diffused splendor that illuminated
the monument without any other lights appearing than
those placed here and there 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, the portrait of the Lherator
ported by Liberty and Independence with the broken
chains crown, sceptre, and lion of Spain beneath their
| ieet The portrait rested upon the map OF America
immortality. On the extreme right of the the pedestal
was placed America, in the garb of native reclining
on the trunk OF ttee and the left Religion, resting
on column, and holding Cross in its hand-boh in
chi towards the portrait in attitude of mourning
On the reverse OF the pedestal placed, in the
tire, the emblem OF death with the winds of time and
al us Sides right and left, were represented Mars, de-
posting his sword, and Minerva. presenting her Olive
branch.
On the right side of the pedestal was represented the
anchor of hope, between horns OF plenty and on the
ieit, lbetween the same embems0 the balance and o.
ther insignia OF Justice. Around these four figures,
were displayed with much taste and symmetry the flags
OF England the United States, France, Holland, and the
South American States.
At the foot of the obesk Which stood upon the pc.
desta adorned with trophies placed in front,
Puichral urn, ornamened with wreath of roses and
crown OF laurel. About the ranged the hat
and staH Of the Lbcrato sword of brlliants
sened him by Peru in 1925, the splendid medal pre-
sened him by Bolivia, the of Peru the star of the
berators OF Venezuela and the other decorations of his
Excellency, all under covering of black gauze
On the front of the obelis, in base relief was seen
the coat OF arms of Colombia, bordered with trophies
and underneath was the following inscription:
EXTINCTUS AMABITUR iDEM
oh me escutcheon Fame was represented in the at
uude Oh procaimng the glores of the Hero and over
II hoaed the national banner. On the reverse of the
obelisk were inscribed the following Names denotng
the most remarkable victories achieved by the Liberia,
tor: Tenerfe, Cucuta, Los Taguares Virgirima Bar
bulaf Las Trincheras, .Araure, San Malice Ocumare
CAiab 20, Sombrero, Ortiz, Gameza, Bonza, Vargas
Boyaca, Carabobo, Ibarra, Bombona, Junin.
On the right side the of arms of Peru owe
which, in the like manner, aoaed the lag of that Re-
public and the left, the coat of arms of Bolivia ac
eopaoied With lis appropriate flag So tsat the
aph crowned with the flags of the three nations
which His Excellency had foun At the foo, Of
the eenotaph, and on the floor OF the church, were
placed (as military rophies) cannon, drums, balls,
muskets, SC.
A double peal of bells announced 10 h. nuhIc 81,
noon on the l6 b. the mourDfu sceDe which was pr :.
pairing, ard from night the celebration commenced
"a, O'Clock In the evening, vespers sung. at
Wnch were present the municipal authorities, presi.
ded over by the Project of the Department, and an
Inmumerabie coneourse of people A o'clock on the
o'oWing morning, the funeral Tiies we're celebrated
attended by all authorities, civil, military and ecces
ascal aud other persons of distinct ~ OF both sexes
clothed in deep mourCing
After mass had be said, funeral Grafton was pro.
bounced by the Dean of this Holy Church Cathe.
dfa Bishop Juan Marmon. He took for his te x tbo,e
words in the 9th chapter of the rst book OF
How is the mighty fallen, who kept the people
OF Israel in safety. Here follows an outline OF the
disc urse and same account of the movements IF the
military. The artillery Of the garrison occupied the
piazza OF the Cathedral the battalion of militia that Of
San francisco All marched with arms reyer. ed,
drums mufiied, and instruments all dressed in
mourning. Three general discharges were made dur
ing the celebration1
That night the cenotaph remained open to the public
in order to satisfy the curiosity which had been mani
tested u zee it, and called to mind the goes of the He
ro The church continued open and Illuminated until
10 O'Clock at night, during which time paintiyo Jnu-
SIC, in which the bands of the Artillery and Militia al
sernated contributed to the eagerness and emotion with
which all presented themselves before the monument
OF national respect and gratitude. Thus terminated
day which will ever be memorable with the people of
Csrthagens.
~ILLIAM G. JONEs-ArToRNEY At Law
w has located himself at Chesterfield sCourt