Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-03

of the germ OF the dreaded scourge.
left his heart as a legacy. NJ. Zeltner's
descendants accepted the trust and de-
posted the relic In one OF the towers OF
the fortress of Zurich. In 1858 the exiled
Poles residing in France and switzerland
erected at Rapperschwyl, close to the old
castle, a monument to commemorate the
Tooth anniversary OF the commencement
of their struggle for independence. In 1871
the late Count Platter purchased the cas-
tie, and restored 1t. and installed in IL
Polish museum. which has become ever
since a kind of shrine. devoted TO keep
alive the now somewhat Pickering flame
of Polish nationality, and place or pill
grimage for all the sons of Poland whom
their countrys fate has consigned to
long though they would fain hope not an
eternal. exile.
This spot was deemed eminently appro-
pirate as the final resting-place or kosei,
usko's heart, and it was resolved to build
a mausoleum to receive II. II was COM
pleted a few months ago, and II was de-
cided that its inaugural should TAKE
place last Wednesday. Whether there
was an arriere pensee In making this
celebration coincide within a very few
days with the President of the French
republics visit to the Emperor or Russia
j am not in a position to say positively,
but think IL very probable. The Polish
colony in Paris. who enjoyed the good
will Of the masses and the support of the
government under the reign Of Louis
Philippe, the second republic and the Sc
cond empire but on whom the third re-
public has turned the coolest OF cold
shoulders, largely contributed TO the cost
OF erecting the mausoleum and organized
the celebration. That they intended II TO
have distinctly political character seems
clear from the invitation which they Is,
sued. They asked all friends OF Poland
to be present being DESTROYS ITO impart
to this solemnity an imposing character,
and thus give evidence OF the deep feel
ing, amounting to a cult entertained by
all the sons of Poland for the memory OF
tho man who did his best to prevent her
fall They WILL" added the committee.
''in this manner give an efectual PROOF
that respect for law and justice are not
yet entirely obliterated, and that the OPP
pressed of to-day are justified in enter
tanning a hope of brighter future"
In response to this invitation about 500
persons, among whom were several dis-
tinguished Poles, assembled at Rapper-
schwyl and attended the ceremony. The
mausoleum consists OF a tower OF por-
phyry, in the inner vault Of which stands
a bronze urn resting on a pedestal or
black marble. On the pedestal is the eftigy
of Kosciusko. standing out above the Po-
lish eagle with outspread wings. The
Muse of History lifts veil over the head
of the hero with her right hand, and with
her left holds a trumpet to her lips.
Above these figures is the inscription:
"Resurgat PolOnia." The inner walls OF
the vault are decorated Win ihSSSo
paintings.
The ceremony commenced by the cele-
bration of mass at the Catholic church,
whence the company marched procession
ally to the castle, preceded by two flags
and the women wearing the Polish ma
tional dress, carrying the closed vessel
containing Kosciusko's heart on
, stretcher. Peasants habited in the ma
tional Polish dress were also conspicu-
Gus feature in the cortege. The vessel
containing the heart having been placed
reverently inside the mausoleum, speeches
were delivered in Polish by seven mem
bers OF the committee and one In French
by Professor Wenceslaus Gastonent.
Among the other speakers were NJ. Bojko.
a representative of the order of Peasants
in the Diet OF Galicia and tthe Austrian
Reichsrath who wore the national dress,
and another member OF the Austrian
Chamber of Deputies. DR.. Lewaskowsky.
The Polish colony in Paris was largely
represented, the best-known member be-
! ing the famous oculst, DIR. Galezowski.
| -Four wreaths were laid upon the urn, one
OF them being II Is said. of massive gold.
! A banquet took place in the evening.
The idea OF Polish nationality has been
| under a cloud for so many years that the
! earnest faith i'm the possibility OF its re-
! yival evinced by all who took part in this
| ceremony was as impressive as it was
unexpected to the foreign observer.