has not yet elapsed since the consecration of Mount Auburn, and 

 over one hundred and seventy lots have been purchased, which is 

 more than were sold at Pere La Chaise in eight years from its 

 foundaiion. As lo tlie result of the undertakuig there is there- 

 fore no lono-er any doubt, and we should be encouraged in the 

 most active'and liberal exertions for completely developing the 

 entire plan, in all its interesting and important departments. The 

 citizens of'our capital and country are nev(!r wanting in ardor 

 and munificence, when objects of moment are presented, worthy 

 of their consideration and patronage ; and, indulging a sanguine 

 belief that the Garden and Cemetery of Mount Auburn are 

 deemed among the most valuable undertakings which have been 

 projected for the benefit and gratification of the whole commu- 

 nity, tiiere can be no hesitation in appealing with confidence to 

 public liberality. The affluent, the enlightened, the virtuous, the 

 patriotic, and the industrious and enterprising among all classes 

 of society, will cheerfully aid in the achievement of objects, which 

 are sanctioned by the beneficent precepts of our religion, the dic- 

 tates of an exalted morality, a holy respect lor the ashes of the 

 dead, the kindest sympathies of the heart, and that active spirit 

 of improvement, which pervades every section of our country. 

 Respectfully submitted by 



H. A. S. DEARBORN, President. 

 Brinley Place, > 



Roxburij, Sept. 7, 1832. S 



THE CEMETERY OF PERE LA CHAISE. 



The celebrated Cemetery of Pere La Chaise is situated on the 

 eastern side of the range of hills which extend north-east of 

 Paris, from Belleville to Charonne, and commands a view of the 

 Faubourg of Saint Antoine. This inclosure has been renowned 

 since the fourteenth century, for the beauty of its position. 



During the early period of the monarchy, the place was called 

 La Champ V Eveque, and belonged to the Bishop of Paris. In 

 the fourteenth century, a rich grocer, by the name of Regnault, 

 being pleased with the site, built there a magnificent country 

 seat,°for the Bishop, to which the people gave the name of La 

 FuUe Rco-)iauU. There could not be found a more pleasant and 

 picturesque position, affording a more varied and fertile soil, a 

 purer air, more extended and beautiful prospects, a view of a 

 richer country, or from whence Paris could be so perfectly seen, 

 in its universality and in its least details. This delightful retreat 

 commanded the admiration of every age. 



But everything changes in this world ; no happiness is perma- 

 nent ; Regnault died, and his heirs sold his estate. A pious 

 female believed she should do a meritorious act in purchasing 

 La Folic Regnault, as a country residence for the holy fathers of 



