The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-07-10
From the New Orleans Courier, June ~
FUNERAL CEREMONIES.

FUNERAL CEREMONlEo.
Yesterday, the funeral ceremonies in honor OF
General Jackson took place; and they We're, taken
altogether, the most solemn and imposing ever VIII.
messed in New Orleans. The programme, agreed
upon by the general committee, fixed the formation
Of the procession in Canal street, in front OF 'he Sae
House; and there long before the hour OF marching
an immense concourse of people assembled, spread
ing along Canal street to the Levee, and over the
neighboring streets. The military corps-compris-
ing the Louisiana Legion, the Louisiana Voiun-
teers, and the Washington Battallop-havlng as
sembled the procession moved along the streets de-
sgnated in the programme, through the three mu-
inequalities and TO the public square, where the ora.
tons were delivered The dense crowd that filled
the square prevented us from getting within near
ing distance Of the obesk, from the base OF which
the orators spoke. We have heard good Judges de.
clare that both the gentlemen greatly Distinguished
themselves; which, in fact, was nothing more than
was anticipated from individuals whose talents ana
eoquence have been so often exercised and applaud
ed before the citizens OF New Orleans. We pub
lish the discourse of Mr. b. Marigny, to-day, IN
the French language and our readers will thus have
power to Judge of its merits. We hope shortly to
have an opportunity, likewise, Of laying that Of
Mr.. George Eustis before the public. The good
sense and taste of Mr.. Eustis, combined with his
orthodox views in politics, and his intimate knowl-
edge of the ustrous character which 1t became his
province to depict, could not fail to produce dis
course worthy of the occasion.
The committee deserve great credit for the taste.
full manner in which the public square was deco
rated for the performance of the ceremonies. An
obelisk, some thirty feet in height erected in
the centre of the square; and in its rear was an
ample platform for the audience with abundant
accommodations in the shape of stages on the right
and left. The obelisk is only temporary affair,
built for the occasion, and, we presume, will be re-
moved in few days, to make room for the military
parade on the 4th July. But, at the distance OF
only half dozen feet ii has all the appearance OF
marble; and there are few monuments of marble in
any part of the world that have more durable
look and are more pleasing to the eye. We know
not from what model the artist, Mr. Mondelli, con-
structed il; but, TO unpracsed sight, IT seems
eminently classical in its shape and proportions.
Suitable scrolls, abiding to the great deeds and in.
appreciabe services of the deceased are inscribed
on its sides.
1t was near dusk before the head of the process
sion entered the square, and night closed in before
the orators could commence. The top Of the rail-
ing around the whole area of the square filled
with lighted lamps, and the platform was Illuminated
by wide circle Of torches; which, taken together
with the obelisk and the vast multitude, had most
picturesque ppearance-somewhat akin to the sol
emn pageants, as described by history and romance
in memory of some valiant knight or potent mon.
arch of the olden times.
Some of our friends inform us that, among the
clergymen who were in the procession, were Bishop
Blanc and several other priests of the Roman Cath.
Ole persuasion, who entered the square, and wit
messed the ceremonies in honor of the great to
whose valor and skllful conduct they owe Their
present enjoyment of the privilege of opening and
closing their churches according to their good
pleasure.
We remarked no accident, no dissatisfaction
nothing, in short, that could give rise to an unpleas
ant sensation. The whole affair was conducted
with extraordinary degree Of good order and pro-
prety. Whether our own feelings prompted us to
picture those Of other men from their countenances
to resemble our own, we are not prepared to deter.
mine But certainly we thought there was ser.
BUSINESS in the general countenance of the multitude
Of spectators, as well as those who composed the
procession, that was in keeping with the occasion
We saw no disputes, no brawling, no intemperance
no act whatever that was incompatible with the So
IDENTITIES of the day.
The number of persons who made their appear.
ance in the streets, at windows, door-ways and on
the tops of houses, including the procession, was
prodigious; and has been variousy estimated al
thirty, fifty, and seyenty-fve thousand. And moi
the least gratifying circumstance of ALL was the tota
absence of party spirit II was nothing more thar
their duty as Americans and good citizens that the
wings performed, in participating and assisting in
solemn fete in honor of great and venerable name
which sheds its lustre like the glorious sun, upor
both parties alike still, the jealous and handsome
manner in which it was done, is infinitely creditablt
to them. General Jackson was utterly inimical IL
their policy and principles and his influence greatly
contributed to their overthrow; for which, in oul
opinion, he deserved their thanks, as he has the
thanks Of his country and will receive those of pos
terity. The wings are aware of these facts--wt
mean his opposition to them, and It's Consequences
and it shows some magnanimity, being aware o.
them, to forget all, and Join his friends in doing
honor 10 his memory.