The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-06-25

which, stood bust, the portrait of the late General
Jackson This Bier was borne by four men dressed
IN scarlet jackets and dark pantaoons-the other
Companies bore the flags and torches, headed by
their Engineers, carrying, their trumpets, all Of
which, We're very tastefu!ly trimmed with Grape.
About four o'clock, this division formed into line
and alter passing through the prescribed route from
the City Hail. entered at the end of East Broad
way, on the limits of Grand street. The crowd
Of thousands here met them, and though most
excellent order was observed, it was with diff
hculty the procession moved forward. Trees, bal
COMES, roofs of houses windows and In fact every
corner where human form could be damned, was
one living mass of people, the motion of which
might well be compared to the moving pillows
Business at this part of the town was quite sus-
pended, and the shops were closed From the
infant IN the mothers arms, to the aged and infrm,
etpley Quilted OF their rames and platforms erected
on every floor, like stairsteps to afford those who
were In the rear chance or opportunity of getting
glimpse at the solemn thousands Mourning dra-
perry hung In numerous shapes from the windows in
all directions, to the trees or other supports in front
OF the houses. We must remark, the military, with
out exception, wore rosette Of Grape on the left
noncommissioned officers, the portrait of the de-
parted hero on their left breast The heat Of the
sun In Grand street had powerful effect on the
men on account OF their heavy accoutrements, and
faces as large as peas. Along the line, were
a number OF men and boys with buckets of wa
ter, serving out to the procession some for payment
some without price As soon the Seventh Division
arrived at Eldrdge street. there was halt for about
i've minutes, which gave little time to rumnate
on the scene which everywhere presented itself;
and on looking round in the direction of where we
imagined the market-house ought to be, for some
moments we were lost In revere to its location
but on further scrutiny observed it at short distance
The cupola, root, walls, windows, balcony, were SO
crammed with the men, women and children, that
any one who ever saw a swarm of bees on the ont
a no have he 81 ha.;t
ton In at once forming comparison between them
Several flags and other ensgns foated silently and
solemny on the breeze, whilst in the twmkling of
der, which echoed through the ranks, ordered the
military again to stand to their arms; and in mo-
ment all was hustle, and again they were on their
solitary march, and in few seconds on the limits
OF the Bowery, In order to proceed their further
route.
EIGHTH DIVISION
his division did not number so many societies as
we were led to expect from the programme but
those that were on the ground were numerously at
tended and their banners most tastefully arranged
with Grape and the various insignia of mourning
They were marshaled by Col. h. G. Morris and E.
Shoril, Esq; The first society was the
Italian Benevolent Society,"" bearing their BAN
ner representing the landing Of Columbus After
them followed the
"Hibernian United Benevolent Society.n with
banners depicting the same scene, another one of
Washington, and a gilt harp wreathed with Grape
there were upwards of two hundred members walk
ing.
"The Shamrock Benevolent Society," appeared
nsxt-one OF the most prominent of their banners
was large green one edged with gold fringe and
bearing the motto "Justice to Ireland" This soci-
ETY. also numbered about two hundred
"The Hlbenian Benevolent Society," next fol-
lowed and turned out quite strong, there beidg up
wards Of five hundred members, they were most
tasetully decorated with green scarfs, and their
beautiful banners all were mathematical of the char
acter OF the society The visits to the sick and the
consolation and assistance to survivors being all de-
plcled These banners, like those Of the other go
cleties, were hung In mourning.
"The American Institute. THE members of
TINS institute followed in carriages, but there were
buf lew, and with them closed this division.
NINTH DIVISION. S
inns division was under the able charge of Col
Grant and g. 3. King Esq. The numbers here
also was somewhat diminished the first that led
oil was the Journeymen Taors' United Benevo-
lent. Societies." which mustered a large force
Their banners contained the appropriate motto of
50 e were naked, and we clothed YOU" and several
other minor banners The various literary associa-
"Mercantile Library Association "Amercan
Society of Young Men," "New' York Metropoi-
tan Association" New York Society of Letters. y
shipmasters and mates Of vessels in port; all made
most imposing appearance with their appropriate
banners; In the part of the city where we OBJ
served the passage of the procession some of the
societies had fallen off from the plan laid down in
the programme. but this was owing we believe
several OF them were obliged to withdraw at Thir.
teenth street.
TENTH DIVISION
So early as eleven O'clock, this Division began to
assemble, at their place OF rendezvous, Centre ST.
The Division was placed under command of Co.'s
Philbrick and Hough, Aids to the Grand Marshal
The "lronsdes Association" with Mr. Andrew
THOMPSON in charge, took the lead and took IN
its position Immediately front of Chambers street.
down Centre. This Society is certainly fine look
ing body OF men but, in point of numbers cannot
be compared with many of the Civic Associations,
at present in existence. We have been assured
that the "lronsides" will, ere long, have acquired
vast accession of strength and the Association
bids fair to rival many of our most distinguished
civic bodies.
Fourth Ward Jefferson Association. Mr. Jas.
Hagan, at the head of this Association, followed
next in order. The Association assembled in full
strength with appropriate Banners and looked very
respectable body of men,
"Polk-Wright Associatlon.-This is new Asso-
citation, established about year, and in consideration
of its standing, made most respectable muster The
Banner OF the Society, bearing an appropriate device
and was made expressly for the occasion was hung in
deep mourning. The painting is beautifully executed
upon white silk ground and the dag, tastefuly en-
veoped in rich Grape festooning, had good effect
Mr. Joseph Elliott, supported BY Mr.. ID. r. Put
man. led on the Society, who took their place in
thu regular order in the celebration such az was as