The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-05-16
From the Boston Daily Times.
Funeral of the late Gar.

from the Winter Place where he died to
the Church of ST. Peter and ST. Paul, in
the Fortress situated on the Northern
shore OF the Neva. On the morning OF
Saturday the 10Th. two heralds in full
mourning. accompanied by Secretaries
from the Imperial Sen ate. and escorted by
u squadron OF the Chevalier Guard, ap.
peared in front of the palace, and. after
nouncement oil the order Of ceremonies
tor the mex, day. The heralds and their
attendants then separated in two parties;
each traversed different portions OF the
city, and made the same proclamation in
the principal squares and other public
places. Early the next day the entire
route from the Palace to the Fortress was
thronged by people Of all classes, and
every balcony, window and other place
which could be rendered available for the
purpose Of a view. was densely occupied.
The distance was abou, five English miles.
aud was guarded throughout by double
rows Of mounted and foot soldiers. The
cortege was naturally very imposing, bu,
bore no comparison in point Of Magnifi-
cence with that which graced the funeral
however. the expressed wish Of the EN-.
peror, that there should be at his funeral
no unnecessary ostenta,ion. As is Gus
tomary on similar occasions in this coun-
try. the most Impressive portion o! the
display was the great body Of militarTin
attendance-composed in this instance OF
large detachmen,s Of the finely mounted
and uniformed Cuira ssiers, Horse Guards,
Grenadiers Of the Guard and Of the Pal.
ace. Pioneers and Carabiniers. Chasseurs.
Artillery. Chevaler Guards. Ligh; Caval-
~, etc. Their arms reversed, and the
kettle drums beating the mournful funeral
march.
Some Of the other principal features OF
the procession. were the standards OF the
imperial provinces-a large number OF
horses caparisoned with black cloth. upon,
which were emblazoned the arms Of the
mos, importan, cities and governments Of
the Emplre,-ihe favorite saddle horse OF
the decessed-men in steel armor, mount
ed and on foo,-glaives, crowns. banners
| and other State insienia-the "a foreign
orders, (including those Of England.
France and Sardinia) and the nineteen
Russian decorations which had been from
time TO time bestowed upon Nicholas-the
choirs Of St. Alexander Nevsky Monastery
Of the Cathedral of Kasan, and OF the i'm.
perial chapel, chanting as they march
ed-a numerous body Of clergy in their
sacerdotal robes. bearing lighted wax
tapers; the arch.deacons and priests Of
the Court carrying holy images-many
Of the principal civil and military func-
ton aries Of the Empire-representati
OF the various corporations and public
institutions Of this city, &C.. &C., while
chamberlains, gentlemen Of the court.
marshals and masters of ceremonies were
,hickly in,erspersed throughout the line.
Immediately following the funeral car.
came the Emperor Alexander II, accom-
paLied by several military officers Of high
rank, and was succeeded by his brother
Constantine his brother.in-law the Prince
Roy al of Wurtemburg, his cousin the
Grand Duke Of Mecklenborg. SchweriD;
also the Archduke William Of Austria. and
Prince Charles Of Prussia, all on foot.
Ills two younger brothers. Nicholas and
Michael were not present, as they did not
arrive from the Crimea until the evening
OF the next day. The procession closed
with a number Of mourning carriages
containing the Two Expresses. and the
other female members OF the Imperial
family, their children, attendants and
maids Of honor. The bells of the churches
were tolled and minute guns fired from
The fortress during the progress oi the
cortege. The church TO which the body
was taken. was deeply hung in black
lsl, ind asye
and ratings being all covered. Around
the walls and upon the pillars was con
spicuously displayed the letter II. CORES.
ponding 70 the Russian N-the initial o.
the deceased mon arch; while on every
hand were to be seen the ostentatious en-
blems of departed grandeur. The entire
centre OF the church was occupied by a
profusion Of blazing candles and sur
mounted by canopy Of white. and gold
rea ching TO the lofty ceiling. Beneath
. this canopy were placed the imperial re
mains-,he coffin lid was removed and .
voluminous cloth OF gold substituted there
for. and near by were deposited the rega
liza Of the Empire. the crowns and decora
, tions which had adorned the pagean,ry o
the dav.
The chic! mourners gathered about th'
bier. the males in military uniform ane
! the females in the deepest black. with long
he ad dresses and trains. The religious
services were performed chiefly by 'h'
venerable Metropolitan Of ST. Petersburg
, and, according to the customary rights o
, the Greek church, there was the usua
:, reading and oensor.swinging. crossing e
bowling. kneeling. and prostrating. eacl
-, person standing the while, and bearing il
! hand lighted wax tapers. As those pres
: ent for the most part officers Of rsnk AM
- dignity. it was a rare sight to witness suc
. an array Of rich and gli,,ering uniforms
and such proiusion OF stars. ribbons
: and other badges Of pride and power
Even the maids Of honor wore the blu
ribbon and the diamond decoration 9
\ Queen Anne.
, The body Of the Emperor will lie l,
= state for a few days longer. and then b
. deposited in its fin al resting place. and tn
:, graves OF the deceased members Of III
:, Ilouse Of Romanoff. which are marked b.
. plain tablets rising from the floor OF III
u .Lu,,h oava,od ,.;fh faded dyanerv an