The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-01-16

The Paris papers, well as those of London and
all Europe, filled with accounts of the gorgeous
ceremony which took place the 18th ult. at the in
terment of the remains of Napoleon. We are only
able to give very condensed sketch of the aaar-N
" Sun.
In the morning, long before day. the population was
seen proceeding in the direction Of the Barrere de
lEtoie by which the corege to enter Paris. The
greatest number however did stop there but pushed
to Neuily, the avenue Of which in short time
occupied by at least 600 100000 persons. The
troops OF the line and the National Guards soon af
forwards arrived and drew up the ground allotted
to each corps on both sides of the avenue
The Dorado steamer had left her station in the
tire of the river and moored the dc barcaders
The IA seamen Of the Belle Poule, who TO carry
the coffin ashore standing each side of the
tafalque. The troops and National Guards of Courbe-
voie Ruell and other neighboring districts lined the
quays, and the artillery drawn close up to the
side The funeral triumphal shortly after
wards was seen passing the bridge, and reaching
CouIbevoie stationed under, the portico OF the
Grecan Temple.
This car, which truly magnificent consists of
five distinct parts the base; q the pedestal; 5, the
caryatdes a, the shield; and S, the cenotaph.
The base rests four massive gilt wheels it was Is
feet long and high, and presented the form Of par
allelogram, with semcircuar platform in front. On
this last stood group of four gen, supporting the
of Charlemagne; at the four angles were four
other geni, in relieve, who held garlands with ono
hand and with the other the trumpet of Fame, above
fasces the middle eagles and the cipher of the
Emperor surrounded with crowns. The base and Its
ornaments covered with FURNISHED gold.
The pedestal placed this base 10 feet in length
by in height and entirely covered with gold and pur-
pie CLOTH with the cipher and arms Of the EmIeror-
On both sides hung two velvet imperial NANTES,
sprinked with bees. Behind profusion OF flags.
On this pedestal stood IA caryatdss, somewhat
larger than life entirely gilt over and supporting with
their hands an immense shield, These caIyatdes
were placed, six on one side and six on the other,
back to hack, and two others at the extremes.
The shield was in gold, of an elongated oval form,
and loaded with Asces Of javelins.
The sarcophagus, Of an antique form, was raised
above the shield In the centre, rich cushion lay
the sceptre, the hand Of justice, and the imperial
crown studded with jewels
! This monument OF gold and velvet about SO feet
| high drawn by l6 black horses yoked by fours,
and caparisoned only to show the extremity OF
the feet The caparisons were cut in the shape OF
those of the tournament horses of the middle ages,
and in gold cloth. The names were adorned with gold
resses and white plumes, and Wallets dressed in tho
livery Of the Emperor led the horses
While the preparations for landing the coffin were
making shore the people on the island struck up
the "Marselaise,' some of the singers concluding
each strophe by these words: "0uun sang imPur
venge more Empereur" and others, "et de tout cHnr,
glorie nore Emperor" w hen they had got through
the national hymn, they gave three cheers for NaPo-
leon and as many curses for his enemies.
1t was IL o'clock before the hearse left Courbevole
| i
which the procession commenced its march, amidst the
| roaring artillery.
We have not space to insert the long order of the
procession
The National Guards and troops of the line, in
fanry cavalry and artillery stationed along the course
of the procession formed into line after the passage
of the car and closed the procession.
No description can give an adequate idea OF the en-
tb,isiasm which this ceremony excited. Every where
on the massage of the hearse the ondest acclamaons
resounded and cries Of give rEmpereur" rent the
air particularly when it reached the triumpha arch
The Prince de Joinye was exceedingly well receiv
ed but not a cry of aVive lie Rov was uttered The
day passed off quietly, although several attempts were
made to create confusion.
About two o'clock proclamation was made that
the body had arrived III the inner court Of the inva
lides.
The Archbishop of Paris observes the Timess cor
| respondent from whom quote,) and his magnlfi-
train ofcergy again started after delay 70 meet
the coffin and perform the rites OF absouton al the en-
trance of the church and after delay OF impatient
but silent expectation the funeral procession entered
headed by the train of priests Before the conn WAX
ed the Prince de Joinylle who had accompanied the
body its final destination. had heard the Ming an.
| nounced a loud voice called out lie Roll but did
not see his Majesty pass in the funeral train and
presume that after performing the reception OF the body
at the entrance he found his way to his appointed seat
during the mass by another passage 10 sec the col
fin borne along the pave sight that set all the
nesbuinene OF the painted theatrical show around at
defiance. II was one of sentiment and not of show,
As the coffin advanced, borne upon the shoulders Of
the 80 non-commissoned officers appointed for that
purpose accompanied at each end by General Bertrand
and the Marshas who occupied each corner, covered
with the funeral pail with the mpercl reposivs
above, there was evident thrill, evident electric
emotion, which pcrvaded the crowd that lined its pas
sage. The old Invaides, who occupied the irst rank
were deeply moved, as he whom they had obeyed for
the most part with such fervor and enthusiasm IN life
was borne along in dcph Their emotion appeared
to be one of pride and Joy than OF grief lie was
restored to them The same sort OF electric movement
of telling seemed 10 animate the Of military men
who lined one side of the dome the coffin was
ried along up the steps that led to from the nave In
n few minutes more il being raised into the csta-
falque that occupied the middle Of the DOME and the
mortal remains Of Napoleon reposed where his last
wish was that they should repose-a wish he thought
in his dying moments To have been vain one-n the
heart Of his country, in the place worthy OF
Frances .eatest Generalundcr the dome Of the In
valIdes