Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-04-30
FUNERAL, OBSEQUIES.

The funeral ceremonies on Friday last in
remembrance of the late President, were
solemn and imposing, and conducted with
great propricty throughout. Noiwltl'st"nd-
ing the excessive bad travelling, very large
number of people assembled from tins and
the ncichboring towns. At eleven O'Clock
the procession formed at the Square under
the direction of Col. Thomas, and led by an
excellent band of music under the direction of
VIM. F. Griswold Esq. and escorted by
Capt. Walkers company Of Light Infantry,
proceeded to the Brick Church. The
church was crowded to Overlooking, and
seldom have we seen so attentive an audience
The pulpit galleries, &c. were hung in deep
mourning, and the place, the occasion, and
the services, all conspired to impress the
audience with deep rcvcrcn'ial awe. The
exercises opened with voluntary from the
organ, chanting the Lords Prayer and sing
ing tie following hymn:
when the calmncss Of evening lulls nature 20 rest
And the wild bowling tempest now ceases to rave,
Sure this is the season Of others the best,
To reflect on the cold silent night olthc grave.
All what are the titles, the honors Of earth,
The laurels of poets, the wreaths Of the brave;
Since the clods of the valley which gave them their
birth,
Must enclose them ere long in the night Of the grave
And where is that friend, in affection go dear,
Which the Father of Light in his tenderness gave
All me his sweet accents no more meet our ear,
lie now lies cntombed in the night of the grave.
Must we then yield to sorrow 7 All veil rejoice
For though DER his tomb the sad Wal y wave:
From the courts of high Heaven, 81 whispers a
There's morning that dawns, on the night Of the
gave.
The Rev. Mr.. Ingersol then addressed the
the Throne of Grace with much fcrvor and
ability and after the singing of another
hymn, President Wheeler proceeded to adj
dress the audience, and for near an hour held
them in rapt attention. To those acquain:.
cd with Mr.. Wheeler we need not say thai
he handled the subject with great ability mol
can we describe TO those not present the i'm.
posing effect of his oratory. The addres,
will doubtless be published
The exercises closed by prayer from
Mr.. Converse, and singing the followip!
hymn:-
Hank! Der valley moor and mountain
Murnful tolls the funeral Bell,
Peaceful sleeps the Patriot Hero,
In the land where Angels dwell.
Hank nation sunk in sadness,
Chants the requiem DER his tomb;
Hush d the Joyous songs of gadEoss
Dark the lowering cloud OF gloom.
Mourned with unavnlinr sorrow
His undylng name Shall he
Listening stranger listening stranger
Soon that bell shall toll for thee.
Much credit is due to Mr.. II. F. Griswolt
and other members Of the choir, on this occa
sion; and We cannot withhold our need o
praise for the soldier like and gontcmanl,
department of Capt. Walkers company Q
Light Infantry.
In Committee Of Arrangements, &c Evil l5;i.
Onmoton, Voted tina, The thinks Of tins oluGltc
be rendered to President Wheeler for his cloluen an
impressive dis curse AMI that copy he requested io
the press.
On motion, Voted thai tn" thanks Of this COMMITS
tee be likcwisc presented 10 the IGI. Infantry Com
pnny, under the command Of Captain Walker, wi
acted voluntary escort on the occa>lon for the
orderly and sndler-like appearance. ard
That the Committee express their obligations 10 III
Musical Choir. directed by W ii. Griswod, ana III
Band who contributed much to the interest and socn
nifty of the OCCASION.
On motion, Voted that the Chairman ,nl Secret;
ry he the bearers Of these expressions 10 Their scvcr
objects
w A. GRISWOID, Chairman.
}. ~ PoMERoY. Secretary