Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-01-28

ulHtl ueiEhboIiun ulStIkStS tlutb tue VuuySs
and the artillery was drawn close up TO the
river side. The fanerul triumphal car
shortly afterwards was seen passing the
bridge, and on reaching Courbeyoie was
stationed under tho porllco Of the Grocian
Temple.
This car, which was truly magnificent,
consists five distinct paris--l, the base;
., the pedestal 3, the catyatides; 4, the
shield; and s, the cenotaph.
The base rests on four massive gilt
wheels; il was 90 feet long and high
and presented the form ola paraIIelogfam,
with somi circular platform in front. On
this last stood group Of four genii sup
porting the crown ol Charlemagne al the
four angles were four other GEM, 10 relle.
vo, who held garlands with one hand and
with tho other the trumpet oil Fame; above
were fasces; in middle eagles, and the CT.
pher of the Emperor surrounded with
crowns. The base and its ornaments were
covered with FURNISHED gold
THE pedestal placed on this base was =
feet in length by 10 height, AMI entirely
covered with gold and purple cloth, with
the cipher and arms of the Emperor. On
both sides hung two velvet imperial man :.
ties, spriokled with bees. Behind was a
profusion Of flags.
Ga this pedestal stood II caryatities,
somewhat larger than life, entirely gilt
over, and supporting with their hands an
immense shield. These caryalides were
placed, six on one side, and six on the
other. back to back, and two others at the
extremities.
The shield was in gold, of an clongat.
ed oval form, and loaded with fasces o!
javelins.
The sarcophagus, Of an antique form,
was raised above the shicl . In the cen
tro, on rich cushion lay the scepire, the
hand Of justice, and the imperial crown,
studded with jewels.
This monument of gold and velvet, n.
bout 50 feet high, was drawn by 10 black
horses, yolsod l,y iours, and 50 caparison.
cd as only TO show the extremity Of tho
feet. Tho caparisons wore cut in the
shape OF those of the tournament horses Of
the middle ages, and in gold cloth. The
names were adorned with gold lresses and
white plum 8, and Wallets, dressed in the
livery Of the Emperor, led the horses.
While the preparations FOR landing the
coffin were making on shore, the people
on the island struck up the "Marseillaise, )"
some Of tho singers concluding oach
strophe BY these words .--Qn'na sang I'M
pur, reage aoire Empereur;" and Others,
"ei dc tout cGur, gio,re aotre Emperor. !"
When they had got through the national
hymn, they gave TIRES cheers for Napo-
leon, and as many curses for his enemies.
Ii was eleven O'Clock before the hearse
left Courbevoic. Il paused while near
the statue OF Josephine, after which the
procession commenced its march, amidst
the roaring Of artillery.
We have not space to insert the long or.
der Of the procession.
The National Guards and troops Of the
line, Infantry, cavalry and artillery, sta
toned along the course Of the procession,
formed into line after the p1ssage Of the
car and closed the procession.
No description con give an adequate
idea Of he enthusiasm winch this cerc.
mony excited. Every where on the pas.
sage of the hearse the loudcst accl ma
tons resouuded, and cries 81 give En-.
pereur - rent the air, particularly when
it reached the triumphal arch. The
Prince dc Jpinyi'le was exceedingly well
received, but not cry Of "Viyc le Roi!'
was uttered. The day passed Off quietly,
although several attempts were made 70
create confusion.
About two o'clock proclamation was
made that the body aud arrived in the
inner court OF the lnyaI;dcs.
The Archbishop Of Paris observes the
Times correspondent, from whom we
qnote) and his magnificent train Of clergy
again started, after delay, TO meet the
coffin, and perform the rites Of absoluiion
at the entrance OF the church; and after
delay Of impatient but silent expccta.
ton. the funeral procession entered, head
ed by the train of priests. Before the
coffin walked the Prince dc Joinvile, who
had accompanied the body to its final des-
tination. had heard the King ANNOUNCE.
ed, a loud voice called out lie Roll" but
did not see his Majesty pass in the fune-
raj train; and presume that after per-
forming the reception Of the body at the
entrance, he found his way TO his ap.
pointed seat during the mass by another
passage. To see the coffin borne along
the nave was sight that sci all the
nlesJuinene Of the painted theatrical show
around at defiance. Il was one Of seDti.
ment and moi Of show. As tic coffin nd-
yonced, borne upon the shoulders of the
80 non commissioned officers appointed
for that purpose, accompanied at each
end BY General Bertrand and the Mar
shals who occupied each corner, covered
with the funeral pail, with the Imperial
crown reposive above, there was an evil
dent thrill, an evident electric motion,
which pervaded the crowd that lined its
passage. The old Inyalids, who occu-