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

Ahc Grand Funeral Obseuuics of General
so"-Ihe Order OF Procession-Inci
uents and Proceedings throughout tho
Noute-Every Honor to the Memory or Tho
Brave.
Inc very heavens appeared to smile on the endea-
Vors OF the residents of this city to do honor to him
who has recently gone
o that bourne from whence no traveller returns.
Inc weather, which for the two previous DAVIS
was somewhat unfavorabe. cleared up at DAYLIGHT
yesterday morning. The genial showers Of the
previous Gay and night made the atmosphere cool
ana refreshing, and preventing dust to any great ex-
tent Inc morn was ushered in by the discharge
Oh piece OF ordnance from the Battery, which was
responded to by another on the BROOKLYN HEIGHTS.
These were continued at intervals throughout the
morning About eleven o'clock the troops ordered
on duty assembled on the Battery. They consisted
OF the whole of the force mentioned in the pro.
gramme' The field was kept by the troops of the
German Legion, while the United States
troops went through their exercise. About
twelve O'Clock these were. Joined bv differ.
rent companies from BROOKLYN, JERSEY. Will
iIamsburg, and the parts adjacent; in the whole il
was said amounting to 10000. AT this time dis
charge OF minute guns were given, corresponding
with the age of the deceased-7S About one O'Clock.
when the word wac given to fall in, we never saw
such mass OF persons assembled together before
the whole creation might have been empted upon
the specimen ,swomen and children, of all colors.
grade and character. To such an extent was the
space covered with spectators that it was with some
difficulty that the troops could form in line to march
TO the Park. This, after some little DELAY. was ac
compished, and upon reaching the last named spot.
the troops took up their several positions in front
and around the City Hall. Here the mass was great
er IMAM ever, and some regret was expressed at the
absence OF Ex-Mayor Harpers tin cans around the
fountain, tor the sun was excessively warw at this
time, but there was pretty good supply Of ice water
provided by different parties, which at the reasona-
Die charge OF two and three cents glass was boun-
fifully supplied, and good business was done.
The refreshments in the City Hall were supplied
oy Mr.. Joseph Murphy, consisting of punch Of every
description, lemonade, crackers and cheese. sand
w'ches &c In abundance, Of the very best quality
IN the Court OF Common Pleas, Board of Assistant
Aldermen, Council Chamber, and Governors room.
inese were amply enjoyed by a great number of
ladies', invited guests, naval and military officers
ano me di1erent corporate authorities, and all were
loud In praise of the quality and quantity which
were supplied both at the beginning and end of the
proceedings
FIRST DIVISION
k
ties made their appearance in front OF the Civ Hail.
when the discharge of three pieces of ordnance
announced the movement of the procession. The
German Legion troop of horse formed the advanced
guard, IN open rank three deep, in the rear of
which was Gen. G. Hopkins, accompanied by some
sM or eight special aids ; these were brought up by
Col. j. ID. Stevenson; These were succeeded by the
M Of Msof Genera f snnd nds h the
other officers The troops having fallen in the cor
porate body took up their position and the process
sion moved Oft The troops as they proceeded were
much admired, particularly the huzzar troop under
the command of Capt. Marx Their CAV Uniform
caught the eye, and elected the APPRECIATION OF
many fair locker on. The Union Rifle Companv
under .ne com command OF Capt Parker. was much ad
present on the occasion The fourth, fifth and sixth
regiments took up the line of march twelve deep
led by the American Brass Band The ninth regi-
m me was nine deep. The martial appearance OF
the German Fusieers, ten abreast had very impo-
sing appearance; The first division consis-
ted entirely Of military. 1t would have done John
Bnl and his admirers good to have seen this muster
attracted considerable attention led by some five or
SIX highland ppers, in full costume, and added much
10 the enlivement Of the scene these were fine
orawny set OF men, and idhonor to Aud Scotia"
IN action and equipment. The German Rife Com
pany never mustered stronger nor looked better
they appeared legion in themselves. These were
succeeded by the Jefferson Guard, fine body Of
m III ne rear o. tne Ist division was brought up
SECOND DIVISION
This division was led by Major General a. n
Striker and Geo. g. Hopkins, ESQ. aids 10 the
Grand Marshal. The New York Brass Rand fol-
lowed, and discoursed some beautiful solemn
music Then followed some twenty-five omen
carriages, in which were the officiating clergyman.
orator OF the day, Ex-President Van Buren,, and
others according 10 the programme; Gen Scott head
co he " ?. troops, seven companies of artillery and
one company OF mounted horse artillery These
were followed by about thirty naval veterans in uni
iorm. The Urn, covered with Grape was drawn by
Tour beautiful horses, led by able bodied color.
60 men, dressed a la Turk On the Urn were the
names 81 washington, Hamilton, Lafayette, Harri-
son and Jackson This was followed bv a fine
grey charger caparsoned, over which was thrown
pack Grape, ana led by Two other colored men.
dressed as the previous. There was some inon;ry
as 10 the meaning Of these coored Turks. hui M
one could tell The Urn and charger was accomn "a
nrd on the right and left BY the pa bearers as mem
TONED. A detachment of the u S. roors formed !
ors OF New York and Brooklyn; the authorities IF
Jersey City and Newark followed by the Common
o ~ OF these places as mourners The Conn
GU o. this city bore their wands of office coyersd
Wit Grape THIS division was closed by the Wash
LINTON Sreys OF Jersey City, the authorities, clergy
CIVIC soctsres, and citizeps Ia the whole a rhis a.
r,sIoa lRen could not be fewer than 500 psrsons Ia