The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1868-05-10

MayOr,-that square about which cluster 30
many old associations Of Peruvian history.
on the northern side of the square, that Pi-
zarro. FIRST rested from his weary work of
battle, and devoted himselfto the welcome
task Of building up his new colony. He
was its governor, and he entered with zest
into the pleasing work of founding capi-
tai worthy the greatness of his nation. That
building is still called " cl palacio," )" though
no longer palace. A friend had given me q
letter to a man employed within, and in
order to facilitate my entrance to the palace,
he had also given me an Official dispatch to
be delivered to the Minister Of the Interior.
sentry at the gate, and directed by him, I
came into another inner court. Fronting on
this smaller patio were the corridors of the
palace. Overhead was the dome, which,
from without, is seen rising above the walls.
Meeting another guide, was conducted into
pet upon the floor, and presented the dis
patch to the minister. My letter of intro
>ductiOn was next presented, and to that
owed much attention and much pleasure in
Lima. Through these two cOurt-yards
rushed the murderers of Pixarro, and the
and even, believe, there is some pretense
of the spots made by his blood being still
visible, rs the bloody stains refused to be
washed out ut Holyrood.
On the eastern side OF the Plaza stands
the Cathedral. 1t is a handsome stone build
ing, built in that style Of architecture so
common to Spanish churches, the broad
fachada being supported by o tower on
each side.@This cathedral was founded in
the old historical times, and it was here
that Pizarro attended mass. Even in those
early days, he must have looked forward to
a time when Christianity should prevail
over all the land, for it is very large. 1t
measures three hundred and twenty feet
long, by one hundred and eighty broad
PizarrO's remains are still here, and were
shown to us. In a vault beneath the church,
reposing upon a shelf, lies the mummy of
Pizarro.
Leading southerly is the Gale de Merca-
deres, and northerly, the Gale de PalLacio
(Or Palace street.) Following the latter,
past many fine stores and handsome private
Iesidences, you come to stone bridge over
five hundred feet in length, far below which
runs a small stream, the Rimac. This is
Rolla's bridge. Who does not remember
ROlla, the brave Peruvianf and Rolla's
speech to his countrymen, SO often de-
claimed at school7 This bridge of six arches
agOi Away down below are numbers of
washerwomen, washing their clothes. The
bridge connects the city with the district
across the Rimac, called San Lazaro. Close
by is the famous Alameda.
A statue that saw in Lima impressed
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done before. 1t was in the Church of San
Francisco. Connected with this magnificent
church, the exterior of which is the finest in
Lima, is monastery 1.-The oldest and largest
in America. 1t was founded in 1886, more
than three hundred and thirty years ago. 1t
is an enormous stone edifice, covering two
entire squares. Seeking admittance, my
self and companion, we We're shown in,
and left to wander Mt will through the broad
corridors, and up vast stairways, admiring
as we went, the grandeur of the design, and
deploring its ruinous condition. At length
we were met by venerable padre, to whom
we explained that We, North Americans, and
for the first time in Lima, were desirous of
seeing the convent, and also the Church of
San Francisco. He kindly showed us over
the whole monastery, the rooms, halls,
below. He pointed out the
bed on which Saint (whose name am sorry
to be obliged to confess that I have for
yotten) slept and died. The saints picture,
iis violin, and even his skull, were shown
20 us. The padre Superior, as we afterward
ound that he was, at length took us into
,he convent garden, and made the hOrtelano
gather and arrange a bouquet for each of
Santa Rosa is the Patron Saint of Lima
She was native of the city, and her extra
ordinary works of virtue procured for her
he honor of canonization. Her feast oc-
;urred in the month of August when we
we're on our visit. Her image was taken
rom its niche, placed upon n large platform,
'orne on the shoulders of eight negroes, and
marched through the city. The procession
vas headed by the fine naval band from
;allao then came the military, then priests,
hen acolytes, swinging censers, and then
ANITA Rosa herself. In the rear followed
multitude of priests, men, and women,
lany of the latter Il" tapao,as." The image.
f the "patrona," as she is called, was
ressed in gorgeous robes of velvet, embroi-
cred in gold and silver, around her neck a
ecklace ofemerAlds and pearls, anda num-
er of precious stones upon her robe In
er lap, and upon the platform, were heaps
flowers, which were showered upon her
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