The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-05-14
cADIz, HARRISON COUNTY, OHIO MAY a. 1915

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dleis, crowds of young men, women, and BOYS,
all combined TO furnish a spectacle which those
who witnessed il and the intense enthusiasm
which appeared 10 burn in every one, will never
forget. fhaf ~ #aH
But few months before, Santa Anna visited
the theatre in his splendid state carriage, com
passed by other carriages, and followed by about
seventy anceTs. Two rows of grenaders wera
stationed the whole length of the entrance TO
The theatre, making 4 lane for the General in
Chief to pass. They were hardly any under SIX
feet--fine looking mon as
The theatre outside was brilliantly llumina-
ted splendid transpalences with the inscrp-
tons, "patron of this edifce,'' "Hero of Tampi-
o,p"Hero of Vera Cruz" "Siempre Venceder,"
always Conqueror;" these and similar brilan-
cles formed dazzling spectacle. But the trans
parency that lowered above the rest, was a full
length portrait Of Santa Anna crowned with the
laurel by the genius of Victory, who was seen
lowering over his head.
This was recently torn down, by the mob, con-
verted into kind Of broom with which the
streets are swept s.s a.
Mr.. Mayer, in his work already quoted from,
describes Santa Anna as about six feet high, we'll
made and Of graceful bearing, and stumping
along on an old-fashioned wooden peg, having
rejected as uncomfortable, all the mock legs with
patent springs, that had been presented 10 him.
His dress on all public occasions, was that of
high officer of the army, and his breast was Gov
cred with richly gemmed decorations His
brow" 1--WE here quote from Mr.. Mayors descrip-
tion, written in lS42,) 'shaded with black hair
somewhat sprinkled with grey, is by no means
lofty, but narrow and smooth. His head, al
though rather small, and too long for its BREADTH
has marked and badly defined outline, indca-
ting talent and resolution His nose is straight
and well shaped, and his brows knit in line over
close and brilliant eyes, which are said flash with
life, when reused to passion. His complexion
Is dark and sallow, and his temperament evident
y bilious. His mouth is the most remarkable
feature. lis prominent expression when at rest,
is that of mingled pain and anxiety Imperfect
repose you would think him looking Oh dying
friend, with whose sufferings he was deeply but
helpessly sympathizing. There is no yindic-
ilVeness, ferocty or i'll temper in IFS expression.n
In another part of his work, Mr.. Mayer says:
"As we pass the front of the National Palace,
from out Of its main portal dashed fifty gay ca
prisoned hussars, followed by coach richly
deckcd with crimson velvet and gold, drawn by
four white horses, and driven bya Yankee coach
man. Behind these dashed fifty more hussars );
while at the side of the coach, six aids cined in
their spirited charters. There is but one per-
son in the veh Gle. His dress is that of Gen
eral Of Division, with red facings and gold en-
broideries. He wears number of decorations
around his neck, while medal blazing with d.
almonds, voted to him by the nation, rests on his
bosom His sword handle is studded with dia-
monds, and his hand rests on diamond headed
cane. He is uncovered, and as he passes bows
gracefully 10 your salutation, you recognise the
President of the Pepublic." Such was Santa
Anna only year OF two ago.