The New York herald., 1871-11-08
FRANCE.

. Monument 10 the Memory of Baudin-
Scenes Around tho Characterization Of tho
Monumental Extraordinary Speech Of Gam
betta-He Promises His Hearers to Preside
. Over the Republic.
PARIS, Oct. l3, 1871.
T Some weeks age there occurred one OF those
scenes which should not be suffered to pass unde-
scrbed, II any words can describe the touching
ceremony In question: ceremony which has filled
the hearts OF all true democrats with o serene and
pleasing melancholy. II may be OWNED that alu.
sion is made to the inauguration Of O monument to
the Immortal Baudn, The unbought, the unpurchas-
able representative; monument paid for out OF the
| peoples pocket and wAich has been patiently
| awaited for some time. But even the subscription
has history OF its own. The funds had in the
nrst place, been taken, not without certain
solemnity, from the municipal strong box OF the
Municipal Councillor, n Aottu. spienctc English
man who witnessed the transfer OF those
funds for 50 pious . purpose, man who
has traversed al Europe in search OF the very
deepest sensations, has assured that tho Joy OF
the good people on that affecting occasion reminded
aim OF the time when he saw an unhappy workman
drawn out OF well However ON receipt OF the
| funds, aud after nature had been suffered to have
her way for while ami express herself In profuse
] enusions OF sentiment, o committee was appointed,
winch Immediately went to work and examined
| successfully oil the plans for the monument which
! were submitted. Their choice soon fell, without
much discussion, upon the one just lnauguraled,
| and which we shah attempt 10 describe.
THE TOMB OF BAuDIN-
the work OF man still young-unites to true
artistic merit the advantage OF presenting TO tho
mind images and ideas that are truly republican
There was one rock In particular to be
avoided The unhappy Baudin. while living.
had passeo unnoticed in the ranks OF the
Lett and, however courageous his death, one
might, In thinking OF him. say like Hamlet after no
had struck Poionius, II took thee for greater than
thou art; accept thy fate; thou knowest now that
excess OF zeal hath Its DANGER" The sculptor has
happily steered clear OF the difficulty. In the Gene
sis OF democratic ideas and events Baudin was the
creator OF Gambetta. without the anifestation OF
November 2, 1868, and without the trial attempted
BY M. Pinard, the genius Of Gambetta would have
been retarded for some time and have found no op.
portunity TO expand but under the Commune. To
speak, therefore, OF M. Gambeta Is to speak in the
same breath OF II. Baudn. That is precisely what
the artist saw ana ex plains at once tho concep-
ton OF
THE PRINCIPAL GROUP,
Which is placed on pedestal about three feet long
by four wide. The unfortunate Bandln is repre-
sented falling mortally wounded. His right hand
grasps broken nagstan; his LEFT seems to make
gesture Of despair; but an unexpected appauuon
nxes his falling Nght-o woman or . bold and
cap, extends to him medallion whereon Is the pro-
| hie, 80 sweet, 80 pure, OF 0ambetta and with her
iio1:-'He win avenge thee" rms wonderful crea-
ture Is France. An inenabc expression spreads
a s seems 70 ss e
contented." Tne overpowering eject Of this group
was played at the Porte saint Marn about the 1esr
lS5s."Ihe Shpwreck OF La Perouse." In tue last
e an anq nus
pared Tor their last sleep, wnen the curtain ut the
far END IL slowly raised. revealing the Constituent
Assembly In session. where 1t DECIDED that au cx.
pedition shall be sent In search OF them This delicate
attention was. OF course, consellng to the cast.
aways. who thereafter awaited tneIr end with
| good deal more resignation. But why dwell upon
The frivoites dc laI However mucn or lit e Of
is extremely remarkable and does the greatest
honor 70 the youthful rival OF Michael Angelo. NJ.
Courbet himself would pardon the use OF SYMBOL
cal figures IA one who makes SO good oi them.
THE BAS RELlEFs
Wnlcn ad0rn the 10ur faces OF the monument would
each merit detailed description. We are obliged
unfortunately TO limit ourselves to lew general
preparing his speech for the saudln trial The scene
Is tumultuou5 and aQItated. We are ut the Cafe
Richie. which Mn s hilea Win q noisy crowd Of Gus
beta perccives the shade OF Baudln, which, visibie
10 him alone, inspires him with hatred Of ffyrants
and love for the post OF dignity. Second bas-
relief-m. GamDetta pronounces his speech. Here
the sculptor has been able 70 display ali his pro
Is studied with particular care One feels that i'm
mortal truths are about to issue from It's folds. The
n
Strikes AWAKEN the sou o. france image at
which is treated 10 the antique manner, M. Gam.
BETA Is seen semi-nude, like ancient heroes.
breast mai.clad. sword IN has hand, debating to
the faithful Spuer the bulletin OF the famous victory
TIochu IS compared to Turenne. For the sake Of
unity " was necessary tnat Spuler should be also
happily indebted for two magninccnt studies Of the
torso. But am In hurry to arrive AZ
II was at first resolved to give 1t great pomp; but
the organizers having feared-a sentiment wnlca
does them honor-to disturb the minds OF others,
the occasion has preserved Its OF touch.
ing privacy.
which assembled at the Cemetery OF MonLmarire
was composed of about . hundred tried democrats
and few "graIultous and obligatory children
II suits To minge childhood VITA the imposing acts
At half-past one O'Clock M. Gambetia arrived,
accompanied by EsGulros, Louis Blanc. Lanaiols,
Schoelcher, Toian, Ordnaire, Allan-Targc aud
Messrs Motu ana Boavaiet Ia less aaltating tines
the arrival OF the great orator would nave been
acknowledged by drums beating the Charge; on thus
occasion one had 10 be satisfied VITA perfectly
moral roll OF the drum, and the sgraiuitous aud
oogaiory, pupils instead Of singing, only reclicd.
IN KIM OF grand chorus sacn pat rlotic hyulus a.
'.'sa ira" and Gle per- Ia mer' BadInguel.n
THE STATUE usvsIL.D.
At signal carcessiy gwen by M. Gambatta the
clotn winch covers the ton0 OF BaudD Is removed;
al heads are bowed oil voices unite IN the cry OF
and piowing Of noses, ana then NJ. Motn pronounced
auiscoGIse which We reproduce ironi meniory, no
sten0,rapher pelng present
THE FIRST SfEEcH.
"Ctlzens, u ~ Tor Inc pleasing and pons duty
10 celebrate The new democracy aI tue tomb oi
democrat oi Other days. Even as Epaminondas when
dying. Ieit Two immortal daughters, Leuctra aud
biantinea, so george Baudin has left behind him
according 10 The spirit VINO ia worth more than
one according 10 the nesn. you have already, 1
know, named TO yourselves citizen Gambetia. Yes
Baudln, tnOu art mol among US. thou vouldst TO-
day nave been municipal councillor like me,
deputy ike all these veterans who surround u.s. We
all regret thy eloquent silence and the DUMB
jesly or Thy yoes but let Thy shade permit me this
sadacty: thy death was providential ThlnKs TO
81, We have been able 10 brave once the tyraut OF
Ilccember and % Drove 10 mia lnaL the IcnIp