The inauguration of a column at St. Petersburg, erected in
honour of the late Emperor Alexander, took place on the 11th instant. The ceremonial is described as being extremely grand. Early in the morn- ing, the square in which the column was erected WLS tilled with one hundred thousand troop,. The balcony of the Winter Palace was occupied by the Empress and her attendants, the chief of the clergy, the foreiga Ambassadors, and the Imperial Councillors. " Te Deum" was performed ; then followed the Requiem for the late Emperor. Nicholas himself implored a blessing on his subjects, and uncovered the pedestal of the column. There was then a discharge of five hundred cannon from the fleet, the quays, and the ramparts. The Emperor, Empress, clergy, &c. marched in procession round the column ; which wasde'y consecrated by the Archbishop. A military parade concluded the ceremony.
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