The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-07-02
From the Baltimore American
FUNERAL HONORS TO THE LATE Ex-
PRESIDENT JACKSON.

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.on. The occasion was one of deep solemnity, and
it was marked throughout with all ihose esiuo".es
of appropriate proceeding, which i'nPa,eI ~
character imposing and solemn IN ,ne h'Snes' 10,
gree All party distinctions 81, - ~ ana ser
vices Of the distinguished deceased, and the request
Thai n GENERAL suspension Of business should take
place was universally regarded
Tire dav was most favorable one for such an
occasion. The previous recent rains had left be-
hind them pleasant temperature, and at the same
time rendered the clearly and pleasant for the
passage of the grand procession The citizens were
generally stirring at early hour and 1t soon be-
came evident that the largest portion of the popua-
ton would be drawn FORTH either as spectators or In
the line of procession.
Everywhere along the route designated by the
chief marshal, the houses were hung IN mourning
The national flag was likewise displayed at nume-
rous places, with its accompanying drapery OF death
and devices, inscriptions, and monumental urns, met
the eye at various points-adding greatly to the So
lemnty of the scene.
Ii was past 10 O'Clock before the numerous bodies
of civil and military were brought into line, and soon
thereafter the grand procession began to move to the
sounds of its sad and solemn music, with which the
tolling of the bells and the reverberation of the min
ute guns were in appropriate accordance. At the
extreme front of the procession were four trumpet
ers whose shrl tones heralded the approach OF the
funeral march. After the chief marshal and his
special aids--all of whom were well mounted, with
housings, &C., in mourning--came the military
The infantry were in front, and exhibited their &C
customed elegance of appearance, perfect drill and
sodier-like movements. They never looked nor
marched better. The mounted corps followed, at
the head of which was the Baltimore county troop,
followed by the fine troop of horse from Prince
Georges, under command of Captain Capron. The
appointments and movements of the latter attracted
general attention. The admirable corps of United
States Flying Artillery came next, led by Major
Ringgold. II was out with very full ranks, and
looked and moved in keeping with its wel[estab-
iished reputation.
The funeral car was an object which, from its
magnitude and imposing character, attracted the
lice ofevery spectator II was twenty feet in length
and eight feet wide. 1t was constructed on plain
base, on the top of which was a slab, upon which
the coffin rested The whole was shrouded in black
cloth, while the sides and ends were festooned with
drapery of black Grape, hung with black and white
rosettes, and white and black streamers. The car
was drawn by six superb white horses. These ami
mails not caparisoned in mourning, further
than having black rosettes and white streamers at
tached to their brides. Each was led by groom,
IN appropriate dress.
Following the funeral car, led by groom, dressed
similar to those having charge Of the horses in the
car, came nobe-looking animal, also white, repre-
senting the horse of the deceased hero. He was
most richly caparsoned.
On either side of the funeral car was stationed an
armed escort, with drawn sabres; and on the TANKS
was posted a troop of horse as guard of honor
barouche, in which were seated the Postmaster Cen
eral; General N. Towson, Paymaster General; Gen
eral r. Jones, Adiutant General Of the United States
army; and the mayor Of the city.
The association of defenders Of Baltimore in 1914,
which occupied deservedy conspicuous station in
the line, was also regarded with deep interest. For
the members whose infrmities prevented them from
taking their places in the ranks, carriages pro-
vided The six tattered and weather. beaten stands
of coors, originally belonging to volunteer corps in
4 RAJ xuere in he mis-
furled and clothed in mourning
The most numerous body in the line the
order of Independent Odd Fellows. All the lodges
were out and their ranks appeared to be more than
usually full With banners, regalia, and emblems
in full mourning, they made most imposing dis
play.
The United Fire Department turned out very nu-
merously. The various engine-houses were dressed
in mourning and some Of them had their apparatus
at the DOORS also shrouded in black. The engine of
the First Baltimore. dressed in mourning, station
ed at the crossing of Baltimore street and
alley; over it hung the flag of the company. That
of the FRIENDSHIP also IN mourning, was stationed
at the corner of Baltimore and Frederick streets.
That Of the Vigant, clothed similarly, was placed
at the door of the englne-house. The Independent
engine-house dressed in mourning drapery, in
the centre of which, on Gay street, was placed a
large gilt eagle, with other decorations
We noticed very appropriate design, borne by
the Mechanical Fire Company. 1t was funeral
Grape fastened by large black rosettes, with a silver
star, emblematic of the company, in the centre of
each rosette. This car was constructed upon a
square base, surmoun,ed by column in the centre,
which some distance above the body of the
Upon the top of the column perched eagle,
holding in its beak green wreath. Upon the sides
and ends of the car were appropriate inscrip-
tons. Ii was drawn by portion of the members,
and was attended by sixteen pall-bearers, the pres-
dent and three vice presidents, and twelve directors
ThaT ad Eiror Hyotso had x,ytth
funeral car, bearing column with appropriate in
scrptons The car decorated with small flags,
bound with Grape. On the top Of the column was a
gilt eagle, which noated larger flag, hung with
Grape
representing marble sarcophagus, with festoons Of
black cloth round the top, on which was placed a
large eagle. 1t was drawn by four gray horses,
equipped with black housings, and each led by a
groom.
imposing display both in numbers and appearance.
Every member was uniformly dressed in black vest
and pantaloons and white roundabout, with Grape
the left arm, and mourning rosette on the breast
They were all mounted, with white saddle-coths,
trimmed with mourning.
As soon as the procession commenced moving,
minute guns were fired from Federal Hill, by por-
ton of the Junior Artlleriss, Capt. Mcdowell,
which had been detached for that special duty.
These guns were fired during the time Of the start
ing of the procession and its arrival the Monu-
ment, where the ceremonies Of the day were to take
place.
Perhaps we cannot do better, for the purpose of
giving our distant readers idea Of the imposing
character of the procession, than to annex the Off
cial order of the chief marshal:
MILITARY ESCORT.
Major Ringgolds troop of United States Light Ar
tery.
Colonel Capron's troop Of horse.
First Light Division, Maryland Volunteers (lst re-
giment artillery and 9Th regiment M. v. I.,) UNI
der the command Of Col. N. Hickman; and Cd
brigade, (lst Rife regiment and SD regiment M.
V.I.,) under the command of Lieutenant Colonel
s. Owngs Hoffman.
Troops from neighboring cities in line with 5h regi-
ment, under the command Of Lieutenant Colonel
III. S. Sanderson; and in the SD under the COM
mand OF Major Jas. 0. Law.
The whole under the command of Major General
George Fl. Steuart.