The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-31
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LoNDoN, Jan. 10, 1874
There occurred. yesterday, in ENGLAND
two events, similar yet diverse both alike
-uj ~ the grave in sentiment, the one
trcltcd with the funeral pomp the other
grand with the rciocings and acclaim of a
mighty people. Within the early hours of
the day AN cNicd Empress consccrato1 the
ucW MauSoJeum to her deceased lord, while
powerful Queen Acknowledged, through
the person Of the Prince Of the realm, the
tribute of magnificent Memorial 10 the
memory of her late Royal Consou,
1t was purely II freak Of chance that
these two royal widows should have been
brought. upon the same day. to mourn, in
public, their kindred loss the one in the
land of exile surrounded with circle OF
faithful lmpcrialists and friends the other
in the midst OF her sympathetic nation.
THE GE-ENroMBMESr OF THE LATE EN-
PEROR NAPOLEON.
For many days had the announcement
been published that upon the Ninth Of the
Month, being the anniversary of the En-
perors death, the Empress, with the Bo-
napartists, would consecratc the new
Mausoleum at Chisclhurst and would in
person superintend the removal of the
royal Remains from their late rcsting-placc
in the sacristy of the little Roman Chapel
to the magnificent granite sarcophagus, the
gift of Queen Victoria, in the new chapel
dedicated to "Our Lady"
Rumor with her thousand tongues, never
silent. was quickly on foot, urging the his
torical importance Of the event and il, pos
siblc influence in apoliical point Of view.
BE that ms it may, The affair possessed
sufficient dramatic flavor to attract Cnihu-
sasts and scnsationists from London by
the early express train to'gaze, at lcast,upon
the woman who is still every inch a queen
and to safe their taste for novelty in sta.-
Ing at the celebrities who came from Paris
for the occasion, and the adhcrcntS of the
Prince Imperial.
Tho beautiful town of Chischursl is lis
tart scarcely forty minutes from London
sud Is perhaps the most charming Site in
the cnyirons OF the great metropolis. Cam
den House, the residence of the royal
cSiies, is connections mansion with fine
parks and gardens and may vet he thcsscenc
of much political and historical interest.
Since the tcmsc of the Emperor the ninth
ot each month has been dcvoully observed
by the Empress Eugenic, at whose request
a mass has been celebrated while yc.tcr-
day being the anniversary, the determine
ton was formed OF placing the caskct in
rs last home. The style adopted for the
new chapel is the Gothic of the latter part
Of the 18th Century with a certain amount
ut French detail in its treatment. II opens
into the main church of st. Mary by Il dul-
bic arch supported upon columns of richly
carved marble and is lined throughout with
line ashlar work. The yaultod roof is
gracefully supported upon marble pillars,
while at the end i the altar, the rcre
OF which is formed by u large niche over
which is suspended rich canopy. Upon
the center of the highly glazed door Of
green, chocolate and red tiles rests the
grand -arcophagus of Aberdeen granite,
constructed from single block of great
size and splendid color a second block
forms the lid. In design it is antique and.
with the exception of the cross at the sum
nit Is identical with the one designed Nv
the late Prince Consort 10 receive the re-
mains Of the Duchess Of Kent at Frogmolc.
The massive severity of the pile is alone
relieved by the inscription; "NapOlcon III.
X. |. i. In the opposite wall is a recess
destined 10 receive the monument of the
Empress should that eStimablc lady find Il
grave in England.
1t is stated that critics object to the in. on
gruity in style between this Gothic chanel
and the classical sarcophagus, but it should
he remembered that the ,arcophagus is in
tended to be removed to France should the
Imperial regime be re-establishod whereas
the chapel will ever remain in harmony with
the architecture Of the church 10 which it is
attached.
From an early hour, it having been an.
nounced that Mass would be Celebrated at
nine O'Clock, the gates of the church were
hcsieged by an eager crowd, among which
al nations were to be observed The an.
pointed hour struck and the little church
was soon filled. There was nothing remark
able to be discerncd, except that the int.
rior was draped ~ for funeral ceremony,
the tabernacle, crucifX and three lighted
candles being the only symbols on the altar.
Through the archway in the north wall,
however, was visible the head of the I'M
perial coffin, draped with n purple velvet
pail, and bearing II luXuriant fdsciculUs of
vioets, these delicate blossoms being the
emblem of Empire.
The Empress and suite did not appear al
the Mass viii hwas celebrated by Il bishop
in white mitre and pontifcal robes as
sisted by host of noted ecclesiastics gilt
tering in the brilliant regalia of the Romish
church. After the requiem, the absolution
and the benedictus had been performed to
the most exquisite music, the bishop changed
his robes or his cape and proceeded to the
mortuary chapel where he was met by the
Empresss and numerous retinue among
whom was noted the Prince Imperial, Prince
Charles Bonaparte, Prince Lucien Bona
partc, Prince Murat, with his sons and
band of Counts and Count ,sses Marquis and
Marquises, Generals, Marshals and Doc
tors, for whose namos my informant was at
a loss. The Empress still preserves the
same grace of carriage and consideration
for the fleets of the costumes and her face,
only visible while she sprinkled the coffin
with holy water, was ashy pale but of the
same imperious caste.
The Prince Imperial is quite man and
although rather slender is moderately we'll
favored. During tho presence of tho EN-.