Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-09-18
septem5er 2


The funeral honors to the memory of the
lamented LINGAN were celebrated Yesterday
with the most awful solemnity and perfect
order. A numerous concourse of citizens
from the different counties of Maryland. and
the n%eighboring cities, convened to pay their
last tribute to the brave and virtuons hero.
We have not room in our paper Of this day, to
describe the effect produced by the presence
OF the VETERAN BAND OF THE REVOLUTION,
who focked from all quarters to assist at the
obsequies of their departed brother in arms !;
nor to speak with proper emphasis OF the
manly firmness of the military, who
notwithstanding the request, backed by
threats to issue an order, were the request
~disregarded) of the PRESIDENT, that they
would NOT APPEAR ON This OCCASION, para
ded with promptitude, and impaired the most
imposing grandeur to the scene.-The throng
OF mourners was so great, that Mr.. ADDIsoN's
church, which had been originally selected for
the ceremonies, was relinquished in conse-
quence of its not being large enough to con
tain them. A shady eminence in the suburbs
OF the town was substituted in its place. The
Markee of WASHINGTON was spread a.
mong the trees. The exercises commenced
by a prayer from the Rev. Mr.. ADDISON the
Grafton by GEoRGE WAsniNGToN PARK Gus
Tls, Esq. followed; and the whole closed
with a prayer from the Rev. Mr.. BALcH.
The profound silence of the audience, which,
in number codld not have fallen short of 1900.
was only interrupted by their signs and tears.
To the eloquence Of Mr.. CUsTIs, description
wants power to do justice. The CAUSE and
the ORATOR shed lustre on each other. If the
| praise Of convulsing those who listened to him
with grief, and swelling every bosom with
honest indignation at the wrongs of LINGAN.
can crafty him, he may truly say, 81 have
indeed been gratiiied.n Over the hearts OF
his hearers, he exercised despotic power
The address was extemporaneous.
A new ship belonging to WASHINGTON
Bowie, ESQ. one of the most wealthy and
enterprising merchants in Georgetown, YES
| terdav received its name-THE GENERAL
LINGAN. 1t was decorated with colours.
hung half mast high and minute guns were
fired from cannons on board Of it, while the
| procession moved.
The music played a dead march, while the
procession was moving to the ground, and on
its return, the march of Washington. Some
of the shops were hung in black. The citi
zens of Georgetown have gained themselves
much credit by their orderly and sympathising
| conduct on this memorable day.
The following is the order of Procession.
Music.
Captain Stulls Rife Corps.
Mar hal on Marshal on
Horseback. Horseback.
Clergy.
Committee of Arrangement.
ORATOR.
Hearse.
Generals Horse in Mourning.
Family of the Deceased.
Generals Sword, borne by MAJOR MUsGRovE,
a Veteran Brother Officer.
Mr.. HANSON, and the Survivors of the Band
who defended Liberty and the Press.
Veteran Band of the Revolution.
Strangers of Distinction.
Citizens of Montgomery.
Citizens of Baltimore.
Citizens of Frederick.
Cit liens of Charles.
Citizens of Prince Georges.
Citizens Of St. Mary's.
Citizens of Georgetown and Washington.
Citizens of Alexandria.
Marshal on Marshal on
Horseback. Horseback.
Captain Williams Troop of Horse.
TIL following is a Sketch of Mr.. CusTrs' AD-
DRESS, delivered on Tuesday, revised and
corrected by himself, from notes taken on
the ground. Who can read it and not drop
a generous tear for the wrongs and suffer
ings of L~INGAN, and feel indignation at
the systematic persecution Of his gallant
survivors and partners in s~ufferings, cruelty
and oppression LFsd Rep. Of Sept. 4.