Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-25
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j. DOWNING Major. SC

| The Paris papers, we'll as those Of London an,
all Earopc, are allied with accounts the soreeou
ceremony which took place on the 5,h ult., at III
interment OF the remains of Napoleon. We ar
only able to GIVE very condensed sketch of III,
afair.-E Y. Sun.
In the morning, long before day, the popuatio,
was seen proceeding in the direction of the Barrier
Ie ff.toie, by which the cOritgs enter Paris
ne greatest number, however, did not stop there
but pushed TO Neuilly, The avenue OF which was !,
short Tune occupied 10y least 400 coo or 500 OOC
persons. The troops Of the line and the Saliona
Guards soon afterwards arrived, and drew up on Tho
ground allotted TO each corps on both sides OF th,
! avenue.
The Dorado steamer had lett her station in III,
centre OF the river, and was moOred nesr the d,
oHTeHdue The % seamcn of the Belle Poule, who
were 10 carry the coffin ashore, standing on
each SIDE Of the cilaisquc. The troops and Ma
tonaI GunTds OF Coubc ,voie, Ruell. and o. he,
ntighborlng districts lined the quays, and the art
iefy was drawn e'csc up TO the river 81 Re. The
iuner" triumphnl car short ~ afterwards was seer
passing the bridge, and on reaching Courbtvoic wa.
stationed under the portico of the Grecan TEMPE
81 ny car whleh was truly magnificent cor ss,s
OF hVe distinct parts, the base; 3 the pcdcstaI
laph.
Inc base rests on four massive gilt wheels; it
YVES 70 het long and high, and presented the
form OF paralielogfem, with a send CIRCULAR riei.
Df
genlI' supporting the crown Of Cbaremasne. nj the
ionr angles we're four other eeniI In relieve who
held garahds with one hand, and with the Other the
trumpet of Fame; above were fasces; in the middle
easles, and the cipher Of the Emperor surrounded
with crowns. The base and ts ornaments 49,
coyertd with burnlshed gold.
The pedestal placed on this hn, G WIS ia feat in
length by IN height, and entirely cnyered will,
Eold and purple cloth, with the cipher and arms of
me Emperor-On both sides hung two velvet i'm
IL Ill
proiusion Of aogs. ="
pn this pedestal stood IL caryatdes. som,wbo,
'arger lhan life, entirely gilt over and Supporting
WIN lhe'r hands an immense shield. These cerya.
udes we've placed, SIX on one sde and SIX ON IN.
other, back TO back, aud Two others NJ the ex,r,m
tiles. ~ 'N'''''''
Ire shield was in gold, Of on elongated oval
loim, ana loaded with fasces OF iayolips
ihe s'Icorlogus, of an antique form, was rniyed
nOovs the shield. IN the centre, on rich cushion
crown, studded with Jewels.
b's monument Of gold and velvet, about 90 feet
ngh, wos drawn by 10 black hurits, yoktd Nv
lours, and 80 eapirisonod as only To show the ex,
Ienty OF The ret The caparisons were cut in
the shape Of thoio Of the toufnnm, nj horses of The
middle oges, and in gold cloth The names were
ADORNED with gold trcsses and white pIumcs, ard
horses. ~ w WV
While the preparations for Fnding the coffin
VI bh'lfy Nc people on the island
struck up the "MaTseilloisc" some Of the sirge,a
concluded each slrophc by these word,. "Q1,un
sang Impur vcnge more Etnpercur;" and Others oct
DC tout e~ur, glorie notro Enptreur.' When
ihhfy had got through the national hymn, they gave
!!ree cheers Tor Napoleon, and as many curses for
his enemies. "
IL was I ! O'Clock before the hearse Ieft Courbe.
yoio " peuscd while near the statue Of Josepbine
after which the procession commenced lis march
amidst the roar Of artillery. '"'"'
VIC have notsPace to insert the long order of the
procession. wv
The National Guards and troops Of the line. IN.
ianlfy' cavalry and artillery, stationed along the
course Of the procession, formed into line after the
passage OF tho earHnd closed the procession.
NO DESCRIPTION can give an adequate idea of the
enthusiasm which this ceremony excl ed. Every
where on the passage OF the hearse the Ioudest a.
CARNATIONS resOunded, and cries Of give rEmte.
reuil" rent the air, particularly when il reached
the triumphaI arch.-Thc Prince dc Joinyille was
exceedingly we'll received, but not cry Of give lie
Roll" was uttered. The day passed on ouietlv
although several attempts were made to creaie con-
fusion.
About two o'c'ock proclamation was mode ,b,,
the body had arrived IN the inner court Of the nya
lides. Nv"