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

finely represented in face and figure by Charles Ma
sony standing upon the cliff gazing at the sea, and me-
ditating and soloqusing with his destiny; then is
the in Nspoleons death chamber and his DEATH
Twenty years then supposed to eapse, and scene
opens at the tomb of the Emperor. Then comes the
dishumation ofths body with all its interesting and
lemn details Then the smbarkment-the quarter
deck of La Belle Poule (Which but yesterday 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-the arrival Of
the galley at Coubeyoe-a grand salute, &C., &c
Then the scene opens in the Champ Elyses with tho
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
bearing the remains Of Napoleon, drawn by six
teen horses covered with cloth of gold and adorned
with white plumes. velvet drapery depends from
the sides the top supported by statues Cor fgures)
is surmounted by an inperial crown, and covered by
mantle of velvet. 1t would consume my whole let
ter 10 20 further into the details of tits really magnf
cent and imposing affair; which, to those who were
not present to witness the zeal oLsequies, convey
correct and imposing idea of this solemn and exraH-
binary funeral spectacle. Several Of the officers Of
the Belle Poule who witnessed the rehearsal of this
ecenic DRAMA have borne faftering testimony to the
truth and fidelity of this panoramic illustration Of tho
interesting ceremonies in which themselves bore SO
distinguished part. This spectacle will probably be
the great attraction for the ensuing month.
The Park, Chatham and Olympic are doing every
thing in their peculiar styles to compete with the Bow
cry and the lectures put in their claims for the
tanment Of the intellectual portion of the community.
Snowden's :" Ladies Companion" is just issued. 1t
is an interesting number, ornamented with finely
engraved plate of the Capitol and a portrait called
1.-THE Maiden" Theliterary 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 WRITER'S has admirable story in
it. Mrs Stephens has recently associated herself
one of the actresses Of Grahans popular Magazine.
In book literature l see nothing new since my last
shop Hughes has come out with Bull" as the
Herald not inaPly terms IT, in reply 10th address
have before alluded having been presented to him
from public meeting Of the Roman Catholics who
defended his recent interference in politics II pub
lished in the Sun an advertisement, but Bennet
with his usual lberali,y in putting important matters
before the public has published this extraordinary do
cument under very sensible editorial remarks.
II 10 the most extraordinary bulletin of the age and
will create no little sensation. A synopsis Of it
not be given in the limited space of letter. 1t
be read to be appreciated it should be- 1t is signed
John Hughes, Bishop Of BAHLEpoLs alias New
York. Dr. Spring delivered very excellent lecture
last evening before the New York Library on the cir
culation of the blood. He advanced many new facts,
and his philosophical theories were well received.
The audience composed two-thirds Of ladies' who
here form the majority of all the assemblies but those
that are political. .$
The St. Andrew Society Of this city gave iis an.
niversary dinner last evening at the City Hotel.
Lord Morpeth was one Of the guests, His lordship,
if he likes public dpners has well tuned his arrival
here. What with those given TO tie Prince, and
those given by the societies, he is likely to have
pretty good idea at least ofconvivial society in Gotham
Lord Morpeth Is clever of hand speaker, and has
made three speeches within the week. During tho
dinner, the chairman proposed his lordships health
which being drank with three times three" and en-
thusiastic applause, he rose and made very happy
reply. have room for but one extract to show his
style and manner. take it from a very close and
able report of it in the Herald. The dinner, to I'M
derstand the point of the speech it must be borne In
mind was given by society of Scotch gentlemen.
"Mr. CHAIRMAN and GENTLEMsN-I came to Ame-
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 on the shelf till my return and therefore it
is with surprise that now find myself upon my
legs, for the third night running, before a crowded
auditory, in the city OF New York. Loud applause
However, gentlemen, the kindness-tbe extreme
kindness with which you first invited me and have
welcomed me TO your hospitsbe feast, as well as
the high and useful objects which gather you around
this board to partake OF it, imperatveiy TO call
for few words, and very deep feeling of CRATE
full acknowledgment. Renewed applause Though
indeed am rather at loss to make my title DO
so considered, cannot pretend-to my misfortune
speak Of ito any claim founded OH Scottish birth
or blood; nor even on the superior good fortune of
having any Scottish property daughter and cheer
ing might, indeed, pass myself of as "burdcr-
but then the rights under that character were not
always Of the most perfect tenure. (Rsnewed laugh
ter.) Many foray, and many raid, were then the
order Of the day and my direct ancestor who went
by the name of "Belty WILL" did no. leave very
pcaceable reputation either side of the S, otish
border! (Great laughter.) But other times have
come gentlemen, and the beacon fires blaze no longer
your native hills, steeclad warriors encoun-
ter each other on your plains And it is the
banks of the peaceful Tevot, let it be across tho
broad Atlantic! (Great applause)
There Isl noble Fole in this city who leciuIed at
the Mercantile Library Association last evening on tho
character of the Polish Revolution of 1881 A very
fashionable audience listened to him with great de.
light Major Tochman distinguished himself in this
revolution, and his familiar to Americans
long before he chose America for the place of his exile
He is noble looking gentleman, and speaks English
with Aucncy He is at present Professor in the coll
ege at Louisville, where he very popular and highly
esteemed for his gen,emanly qualities and high era-
ry attainments. This 10 his second lecture hero On
upon the subject of the Raritan has been much liked
and also the circular Of the Postmaster Gene al his
agents. They breathe promise of good things yet
to come to pass la those departments.