The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-02-25
pan Bearer.
Pail Bearer
Pail Bearer.

HilniseI commenced redQlng the solemn service IOI
the dead-"I am the resurrection, and the life" &c.
The coffin was deposited near the vault, and the
minister. continued the service; after which the
corse was lowered to Its place The brother-pllots
and near relatives Of the deceased gathered round
the vault, and during the service, we observed
many OF the hardy survivors in tears. Those brave
fellows who have battled with thousand storms
and braved danger in every form, could not resist
the impulse Of nature, and had to give vent to the
overlooking Of their hearts. 1t was melancholy
satisfaction to the surviving friends of the deceased
to see the very large concourse Of mourners that
attended HIM to his resting place, and it shows that
he carried to the grave with him that respect which
was manifested towards him when living Thus
the lamened Freedom, after being rocked and toss
ed on the during life, at last rests at ease IN
his narrow home.
"Iurld on the beach behold, they gasp! they bleed
Ano ng Gns upon tn ye weed
Arion sinks and Memory views no more!
Ah total night and honor here preside.
My stunnd ear tingles to the whizziDg tide!
u Is the funeral knell and gliding near,
Methinks the phantoms Of the dead appear.
But o emerging from the watery grave,
Again they float incumbent the wave
Again the dismal prospect opens round,
Tno wreck, the shore, the dying and the drownd;
And see! their hold no longer they retain,
They sink, oerwhelmd, and never rise again"
REarIEscAr IN PACE.
AT meeting of the New York Pilots Associa.
ton, held on the morning of the oath of Feb.
and Edward Hope was appointed sscrstary.~The
Chairman announced the death Of Captain Thomas
Freeborn who persisted at his duty as pilot of the ship
John Minturn at Squan Beach, New Jersey, Sunday,
the 10Th inst and the mourniul but consoling intcl
that his body had been recovered and to he
Alter many members had given q feeble expression to
their feelings, the following preamble and resolutions
Whereas, it has pleased Divine Providence to take
from ameng us-whilst enjoying the full vgor of
hood and heslth-our associate fHoMAs FREEnoRS, who
has been endeared to by every tie that bind manly
hearts ogeherand whilst recognizing in him the finest
specim N OF that strict integrity in business relations
and that lofty honor in social Intercourse, which
marks the valuable citizen the good son. and the kind
brother, have still the melancholy pleasure of know.
duty New York pilot-a that may befall us all
but for which we can only hope that God in his mercy
will permit u to be as well prepared as our beloved as
Resolved. That the members Of this Association will
attend the funeral at the proper time and place
mourning for thirty days. as mark Of to our de-
Resolved that copy of the preamble and resolutions
adopted ut this nesting be forwarded 10 his afflicted
Resolved, That these resolutions be published.
JAMES MITCHELL, Chairman.
EDWARD Horn, Secretary.
The EXPRESS FORWARDING BUSINESS Few peo-
pie at distance Of the great business that
has sprung up IN this city, within few years, In
the way Of expresses, nor Of the great induce.
ments they offer to those having packages
and parcels which they wish delivered with pune
tuallty and despatch, at the most distant
points Of the country. This business is crea-
ture Of modern times, and is characteristic of
the American people tor in no other country, that
we are aware Of, is there any Of the kind. We have
fpoc a.. A.
munity.
Before the establishment Of the different express
lines that are now in operation, there was no way
OF sending packages of bank bills coin, or any other
valuable article, except by steamboat or stage and
1t frequently happened that when despatch was re.
qulse, the articles sent in this way would not reach
their destination until days, and sometimes weeks,
had elapsed after they had been sent on their jour-
ney. These occurrences are now never thought Of,
and package can be sent, and will reach the place
to which i, is directed, in the shortest possible time,
and with regularity unknown few years since.
Among the first in this great undertaking, is
Livingston Il Wellss, which first commenced run
ming to Albany, but now is extended over the whole
North and Northwestern country. Leaving their
depot in this city, No. 10 Wall street, it proceeds
daily to Albany, over the Housatonic railroad thence
to Buffalo, up the great lakes to Detroit, Chicago,
Milwaukee, and other lake ports AT Albany itcon.
meets with Virgil & Rice's line, and proceeds
to Montreal, in Canada, and thence it spreads
throughout the province.
Then, we have Adams & Co.'s express, which
leaves the Office No l6 Wall street, daily, for Boston,
aud extends to Portland. 1t connects with Philips
4 Co.'s express, and runs to Hartford, New Haven,
and Springfield. II also runs to Philadelphia, and
connects with Sanford ~ Shoemaker's express,
which runs thence to Baltimore, Washington,
Wheeling, Cincinnati, ST. Louis, &c.
In addition TO these expresses, we have Gays ex-
press, running daily to Boston, and which is likewise
an excellent line.
Bigelow's express runs from Boston TO Fitchburg,
Keene, and other places in New England II is
owned by MIR. Bgelow, who has lately become so
celebrated in running the late express for this paper
and who made the shortest tune on record, between
Boston and New York.
There is, in addition to all these expresses, still
another, owned by Gorton IL Co, which starts
daily from the office OF Adams IL Co, and runs TO
Providence and its vicinity.
These expresses have all been undertaken within
a few years, and do handsome and profitable bu-
siness. They are all conducted by men OF the
greatest honor and integrity, and are enttled to the
confidence OF the community In addition TO safely
delivering all packages entrusted to their care, with
punctuaty and expedition, they undertake the col
lection OF claims, protesting notes, and all other
business committed to their charge, on the most
reasonable terms, and in satisfactory manner.
No one but a resident OF the city, can form an es.
innate OF the aggregate amount CT business done by
these express companies Their different offices and
ware rooms are most extensive, and order and re-
guarity are apparent in every thing connected with
them, from the greatest to the smallest. Every ar
tice received by them is marked, and on receiving
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holding themselves responsible for its safe
delivery. Goods, merchandise, packages, large and
small, IN fact every thing, in this way received
and sent to all parts OF the country with the greatest
precision and regularity, and in the most expeditions
manner. The benefit which they afford to the pub.
lie is beyond calculation.