Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1841-05-01

nation n1ourns, and the tears that have bedewed
the coffin Of the departed one were hauwcd by
pure, sincere and holy grief.
The display Yesterday, IN this cItv, was one
that deserves record in all its minuisB-one thai
will be remembered by those who witnessed IT
one that speaks loudly IN praise OF the deeds OF
him hose memory II was intended TO common
CRATE The b!ighting breath and whitening touch
OF Time may crumLle the marble monument IN q
dust, but they nevy er remove from our ma
fional history the na me and fame of those who
Tepnse beneath IT,
The sky was overcast with clouds that occa-
sionulIy emitted smart showers Of rain, yet the
long procession moved slowly and sadly the
measured cadence Of the plantive dirge, while
anon the deep toll Of The mnfiled bells, and the
roar of heavy artillery, spoke loudly to The car.
II was, in fact, one of the most gloomy days we
have had during the season, and ono well calcu
lated to throw a dimpness upon the spirits.
This, IN con lnction with the thought that hn
whom we loved and whose honoTs won
meekiv, though bfavely, enough To sadden
The heart aud add so!ennty 10 the scene.
The arrangements iIiat had been made - the
different Committees carried out to the fu'-
lest cxteut. without any jIrring or dliliculy. so
nice and precise were they thai each body Tell IN
to column precisely according to the orders that
had been gwen. Too much praise canno. be con
ceded 10 tho Marshall and his assistants for the
promptItude and activity they displayed IN form
ing and guiding the procession. Every part and
particle. from the beginning 10 the end, was IN
proper keeping, the utm0s, order preserved and
each one seemed to be impressed with the respon-
sibiIity that rested upon him, and did his duty
cordiHgiy.
The in the city closed, and all bus
mess suspended. The windows door, area rail-
ings and columns of the porticos of the different
dwelling houses and stores, that lined the streets
through which the procession passed, wero iestoon
cd with Grape and Other appropriate insignia.
The hotels also closed, and ma ority of
them displayed the emhems OF grief We nntl-
ccd in particular jones' Union Hotel, which
splcnddiy and appropriately decorated; on the
top OF the portico placed n white marble urn
encircied with Wreath Of cypress, just bclow
tho ara u white tablet with the words "in Memo
~ of Hlrrispn," and on the RICH, and left the
urn were displayed the NATIONAL and State ban
ners The pnhlic buildings clothed in sable
drapcry, and the greatest taste wa shown Ia the
arrangement.
The II ,rrison & I'vlcr Head q larfets, Of pr.
Ward. Colonel &. Il. Rcess proprietor, attracted
particular attention, the National and State figs
being "a; half mast and over the hail door
beautifully gilded eagle. completely and tasteful
~ covered with Grape. hrarIng in lis beak large
testoon enclosing the letter II in white. The
windows Of The Exchange were closed, and the
lower prrt of the dotne hld four nltinnal lllgS
pended IN the form Of n sqiare; thew were feS-
tnoned and shrnnled 'vI;h Grape. PhilaGeiphIh
W,lnn gtofl, and Gilmore r. II. Office, black {
silk ii,p viii. the name Of the company upon II :
in silver letters, the borders testooneG with black
crane aad white lawn, and decorated with white
rosei,cs Tho Arch Street Theatre also dec
or,leJ ,ac balasirade 10 front being covered with
black drapery, whirh hung IN graceful festoons,
and over the central entrance Il large bronze ca
ole being placed, which held IN lis beuk wreath
of roses shriued IN black, the whole being
rounded by National figs, and showing the
motto
..lIe gave his hoaors tho world again,
Ills blessed part 10 heaven, and sleeps in Peace''
W. noticed other buildings bath pu3i,c and pri-
va,e, that are worthy OF being noticed, but for
want of time and space compelled TO forbcar
giving description of their appearance
Daring the route. the Windows were filed with
beauty, eager and anxious to witness the great
dis aav the roofs covered and the side walks
filed with a deusc mass of human beings. 1t Is
conjec,ured that the city of Philadelphia never
contained MANY people before were 10 be
seen Yesterday. Young aud old grave and gay, I
the countrym1n and the dcnzen Of the city were
all com,n,ngled, and such mixed up group of
hum unity have seldom witnessed. They came
from hill and vailey-from palace and hut-from
the ploughcd field and paved sree,--to witness
the Testimonials of respect tia, were being paid
TO their late chief magistrate. {
The fire men appeared in great numbers and
showed 10 good advantage. 1t is seldom we see
SO many Of those men together, who make il their
duty and pride 10 battle with one of the most de-
struciivc elements, and upon whose exertions and
watchfulness safely rely. The military was I
in grea, force, and each indiv idua ced I
with it showed that no acquainted with the :
drill and discipline which constitutes the perfect ,
soldier. Tho different literary associations ap-
peared in full numbers each body having its ap- t
propriate banners shrouded in Grape. The Clffer- I
en-, Lodges Of Odd Fellows, well as the Mason /,
lie Lodges helped to swell the long procession
The day has passed and the ceremonies Ok
yer the tribute has been paid and the las, hon
ofS reDdered-the untitled bell. and the hOarsp
cannoa no longer heard but, the memory of
him that gave rise 10 the pageantry will live !
long as our republic exis,s-his deeds, bright
example TO the rising generation. and his fame :,
and name component parts OF our country's his
tory.
The FUNERAL OBsEoUIEs AT BosToN-The o
Boston Transcript Of "Wednesday ev enng gives q Il