Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1842-05-11
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From the Non Resistant.
PHILADELPHIA, March 80, 1912.
A Military, Funeral Headed bysa Clergy
man.


APPROPRIATE WORK FOR SUNDAY.
So say the man-killing church and cler-
gy. The house in which live In Phia-
delphia borders in the rear on one of the
city burying-grounds. A few Sundays.
since, in the forenoon, grave was dug in
that part of the ground that comes close
under our windows. mo harm in pro-
vidiDg house for dead body on Sun
day, but very wicked to provide one for a
liciag mGn.) In the afternoon of the
same day, martial music was heard in the
streets. On looking out the back win
dows, procession was discovered al
distance. marching slowly up The street,
fanked on both sides by men, women and
children-a disorderly and motley multi
tude. As il drew,near, the following was
observed to be the order ofmarch.
In front walked a man with a feather
and cockade in his hat with epaulets on
his shoulders, with drawn sword in his
right hand, in complete military uniform,
EARNED and equipped as the law Directs"
Next came the hfers, drummers, bugle
men and trumpeters, blowing and beating
grand march. Very wicked TO play
march on the piano, in the house, on Sun
dayD Next came a military company.
with guns on their shoulders, heads erect.
in hull military costume, banners flying,
keeping step to the music. Next came
the CLERGYMAN, (the clergy stick
close to the military, always,) in bands
and gown, prayer-book and Bible in hand,
decked in complete clerical uniform-for
clerical captains have a uniform as well
as military captains and brigadlers.
What nextl Both are leaders, and need
to be distinguished by unitorm--a feath
er. cockade, and epaulet. Next came
the body, borne on mems shoulders, with !
military pall-bearers. Next thesfriends !
ofthe deceased. and then long line of
aequaintances--all together, with the hosts
on the TANKS. trying to keep time with
the "thrilling fife and pealing drum," and |
deep-toned bugle.
Arrived at the gate, the military open.
cd to the right and lelt--the music ceas.
ed. The clergyman, then, with reperaed
pace, marched solemnly through the Open
ing ranks, followed by the deceased and
friends. As he entered the ground, he be- /
gan to perform, as it is put down to be
played at military funerals. Saying over
the words as they are put down, he enter.
ca the gate, wheeled to the right, march
co 70 the grave, and halted. Then the
mI'sory leader. in imitation of the cleyi-
ea1 captain. went through with his per-
iormance,wish military exactness and dex.
terIty, fully up to the clerical dey,er;t,
and promptiulde Of his predecessor and y
the amusement, and doubtless % he sn;r;
iual comfort and Improvement Of Al ~ NJ
holders. 20
First he gave tho word" First MA
toon, right wheel" II wheeled. "Marcbn
Imarched, right up to The grave "Halt,"
said the captain. Il halted. "Righ face,nl
said he. Il faced The grave. make
ready" said the captain. The soldiers
made ready. aTake aim" said he.
They pointed their guns right down into
the grave. s.FIRE.p shouted the captain.
6ANo. went the guns into the grave.
linen this platoon was marched of. and 4
the second platoon marched on 10 the
ground. and cred away. down into the
grave then another and another, the !
band playing, 10 good martial STYLE. 4
grand mnrch-the clerOvman y,,onrn.. 4