The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-12-04


sminence near Longrood with Napoleon (who u
finely represented in face and figure, BY Charles Ma
SOM standing upon the c gsuing at the sea- and me-
iitating and solloqusng with his destiny; then is
The scene in Napoeons death chamber, and his deai
Twenty years are then supposed to espse and
opens at the tomb of the Emperor. Then comes the
ofthe body with all It's interesting and So
Tenn details. Then the embarkment-the quarter
deck Of La Belle Pous (Which but yestsrday left us)
the Chambre Ardute in her cabin where the body re-
posed during The passage to France. Then comes a
splendid panoramic view Of the river Seine-with the
magnificent Egyptian funeral galley-ihe arrival of
The galley at Coubevoie-a grand salute, sc, &c
Then the scene opens in the Champ Elyses with the
funeral PROCESSION precisely in the order of the real
In the centre rolls along to solemn tread Of the sol
dery and the martial music for the dead the gorgeous
car bearing the remains Of Napoleon drawn by six
teen horses, covered with cloth of gold and adorned
with white plumes A velvet drapery depends from
the sides the top supported by statues Cor gures
10 surmounted by an imperial crown and covered by
a mantle of velvet Il would consume my whole let
ter 10 90 further into the details Of tbs really magn
cent and imposing affair which, to those who were
not present to witness the real obseques, convey
correct and imposing idea Of this solemn and exraG
binary funeral spectacle Several Of the officers Of
the Belle Poue who witnessed the rehearsal Of this
ecenic DRAMA have borne fattering testimony to tho
truth and fidelity of this panoramic illustration Of tho
interesting ceremonies in which themselves bore
distinguished part. This spectacle will probably DO
the great attraction for the ensuing month
The Park, Chatham and Olympic doing every
thing in their peculiar styles to compete with the Bow
cry and the lectures put in their claims for the enter
tainment Of the intellectual portion of the community
Snowden's Ladies Companion" is just issued. Ii
is interesting number, ornamentcd with finely
engraved plate of the Capitol, and portrait called
"The Maiden" Theterary matter is good Among
the contributors see the name of Mrs Anna Cora
Mowat. The eloquent Mrs Stephens, one of the most
charming Of female writers, has admirable story 10
it. Mrs Stephens has recently associated herself as
one of the addresses of Grahams popular Magazine.
In book literature see nothing since my last.
shop Hughes has out with " Bull, as the
Herald not inaplly it, in reply to the address
have before alluded having been presented to him
from public meeting of the Roman Catholics who
defended his recent interference in politics. 1t is pub
lished in the Sun advertisement, but Bennett,
with his usual iberai,y in putting important matters
cument under some very sensible editorial remarks.
1t is the most extraordinary bulletin Of the age and
will create no little sensation. synopsis Of 1t can
not be given in the limited space Of letter. 1t must
be read to be appreciated it should be- 1t is signed
John Hughes, Bishop Of BAsLEPoLIs alias New
York. Dr. Spring delivered very excellent lecture
las, evening before the New York Library the cir
culaiion of the blood. He advanced many new facts
and his philosophical theories were well received
The audience was composed two-thirds of ladies' who
here form the majority Of all the assemblies but those
that are political.
The St. Andrews Society Of this city gave its
niversary dinner last evening at the City Hotel.
Lord Morpeth was of the guests, His lordship
if he likes public dinners has well timed his arrival
here. What with those given to the Prince, and
those given by the societies, he is likely to have
pretty good idea at least ofconvvial society in Gotham
Lord Morpeth Is a clever of hand speaker, and has
made three speeches within the week. During the
dinner, the chairman proposed his lordshp's health,
which being drank with three times three" and en-
thusiastic applause, he rose and made very happy
reply. have room for but extract to show his
style and manner take it from a very close and
able report Of il in the Herald The dinner to I'M
dersand the point Of the speech, must be borne in
mind was given by society Of Scotch gentlemen
"Mr. CHAIRMAN and GENrLEMEN--I came to Anne
RIGA rather with view Of gaining little repose from
every sort Of public exhibition, and with the hope of
being able to leave my poor patches Of rhetoric to
keep dry the shelf till my return, and therefore it
is with surprise that now find myself upon my
legs, for the third night running, before crowded
auditory in the city of New York. Loud applause,
However, gentlemen the kindness-,he extreme
kindness with which you first invited me and have
welcomed me to your hosplta BILE feast, well
the high and useful objects which gather you around
his board to partnke of it, seems mperatlvey 10 call
me Tor few words, and very deep feeling Of CRATE
full acknowledgment. Renewed applause Though
indeed am rather at loss to make out my title to be
considered, cannot pretend Ito my misfortune
speak of ito any claim founded Scottish birth
or blood nor the superior good fortune of
having any Scottish property2 daughter and cheer
ng,) might, indeed, pass myself of as border
!" but then the rights under that character not
always Of the most perfect tenure. Renewed laugh
ter) Many foray, and many a raid were then the
order Of the day and my direct ancestor, who went
by the name Of Belly Will" did not leave very
peaceabe reputation either side of the ), ottish
border (Great augh'er) But other times have
come gentlemen and the beacon fires blaze no longer
on your native hills steel clad warriors encoun-
Ter each other on your plains. And as it is on the
banks of the peaceful Teviot let II be across the
broad Atlantic (Great appiause)
There is noble Fole in this city who lectured at
the Mercantile Library Association last evening the
character of the Polish Revolution Of 1881 very
fashionable audience listened to him with great de-
light. Major Tochman distinguished himself in this
revolution, and his name familiar to Americans
long before he chose America for the place Of his exile
He is noble looking gentleman, and speaks English
with fuency He is at present Professor in the coli
ege at Louisville, where he is very popular and highly
esteemed for his genllemanly qualities and high itrra
ry a,tanmen,s. This is his second lecture here on
Poland