The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-12-01

Additional and Interesting Pattisuiars -
tho Loss OF the Atlantic-The Funeral Of
the Rev. Mr.. MISUNDERSTANDING, Sc.
The solemn and impressive services connected
with the funeral of the late DR.. Armstrong, which
took place yesterday, at ii o'clock, from DIR.
Adams church in Broome street, drew together
vast crowds of his admirlng friends. Every
available place of accommodation was erowdsd
to excess long before the appointed hour and
the passages leading TO the different pews were
all filed up with ladies-even the space in the
immediate vicinity of the pulpit was crowded
with them.
About quarter past II o'clock the procession en-
tered the church, and several ladies' and gentle
men were compelled to return home, in conse-
quence of their being unable to procure accom-
modations Indeed the edfce was crowded in
every nook and avenue during the performance
of tn, services. After the entrance OF the pro-
cession, the ofin was laid on a mahogany table,
Immediately in front ofthe pulpit. solemn still
ness reigned throughout the entire congregation,
and while the coffin was being laid down
After short interval the Rev. Dr. Skinner
read the lessons, commencing with the goth
psalm, after which the Rev. DR.. Adams delivered
the address in a tone of deep and impressive
solemnity, which added to the general sadness
that prevailed throughout the entire Congregation
present. He said -
The event which this day assemblies is Gods voice
Il seems il would look like presu mption mortal
to ntrude his words such occasion this lie
should be STILL and know that this was Gods work. As
an individual, know not what to say My own ceilings
are too deeply interested on this melancholy affection
to allow me to speak all that would. My feel
ings would lead me not to occupy this place, for
greatly would prefer to sit amongst the mourners here
present-to droop my head and weep with them feel
that have lost friend. Bnt we are all mourners,
whether related by the ties OF consanguinty or not we
ministers of Christ friends OF the Redeemer friends Of
missions and lovers OF God we have all lost friend
and is not because this friend prepared for better
life that his lossor the very qualities that
prepare friend for heaven make him the dear to
when the painful intelligence reached this city Sat-
uray as stating that had been lost in the Sound
and amongst them by the name Of Armstrong the
prehenson was, in rany hearts, that wa. our beloved
brother, who lies corpse before His duties al
way called him every month to meet the executive
mtee missions withwhich he connected at Boston
advised to stop but he wanted to be with his fa.
my here Thursday, to celebrate Thanksgiving day,
he did not remain he carried with him 1
gave sort of confidence to his friends. but it was
ascertaned that he actually among the dead
The reverend gentleman here e'tered into detailed
narrative Of the melancholy circumstances connected
with the fate of the Atlantic and bogr aphical
sketch Of the life of the late DR. Armstrong, who it sp-
been pastor al Richmond and also at Trenton Virginia
and next after going through various gradatons in the
Missionary Society. After de failing the particulars
in relation to the cool and resoute ealmness with which
the lamented deceased had met with his fate-hs sug
gesons at the door Of the ladies' saloon Of the faed
vessel provide blankets from the saloon, tear then in
shreds and bind them round their heads he went on to
been board. and had been witness Of the Christian
csmness and resignation OF the deceased Dr. A. in the
last hour of peril. His last words were, g" hope
may be allowed in Gods goodness to reach the shore
with our lives; but if not have perfect confdencein
and so6bed during the recital Of this passsge Scarcely
had he uttered, continued the Reverend gentleman,
sell and these his last words uttered before appear
ing at the bar of his God The body was found, with
twenty live others and was taken to Norwich, where
there much difficulty in discovering who he
there paper found on his personnothng to ndi-
who he His pockets were cut of, [sensation
and every thing tAat could indicate who what he
was therefore removed. The Reverend preacher here
upon pronounced high eulogy the private and public
character of snremittng care and the
assduiy with which he always discharged his official
duties him universally regarded by all After ad
dressing consolatory remarks to the afflicted wi
dow and family, who the chief mourne present,
he, exhorted them to bear the awful calamity that
had beallen them, with Christian camness and resgna
ton when he concluded his address, which deeply
affecting.
The Rev Mr.. BADGER next addressed the congrega.
ton and dwe at length upon the many virtues Of the
his immediate famy-it was public calamity to the
of missions and kindred institutions, which would
we'll the wilderness Of the western islands Of the
He continued Zion was smtten, and the hand Of the
Lord was upon them Inc reverend speaker aereupSn
cd the amented subject Of his remark and went to
say that intended scton to their missionary
in order induce them work assiduously
and earnestly in the Of the gospel; and after
horng them to labor earnestly in promoting the
peaceful missions of the gospel, he concluded.
The Rev. Or. De WITr hereupon offered up the
The Rev Dr. Cox gave out the hymn, when the
sludeH and ovod
for in,erment understand Bloomfield ~ j. after
which the entire separated deeply impress
ceedings.
tFrom the New London star, Nov. 2s]
There four baggage cars on board, only one of
Only one small basket Of biscuit made up their sad
Thanksgiving.
Prayer meeting and religious services were held du ring
We are told that the Rev. Mr. Armstrong whose body
was brought up yesterday from the wreck by the Mo-
disaster shortly after leaving Ayns Point by Initiating
and securing to his person several life. preservers
Many Of tie passengers owe their escape entirely to
those articles, and leaving the island they brought
them away, mementoes OF their deliverance.
One of tho survivors Che brothe law to III lad,
whose father brothers and sisters los marri
ed on Saturday night last The family were their
way purchase farm and settle in the vicinity Of Ian
caster, Pa.
Capt Cullum, of the U s. corps of Engineers, while
endesvorpg to make his escape, had his left
ly bruised by the falling OF the upper saloon upon it.
IL
GENTLY for him effect his release from his perilous sit
uation when he reached the shore, he completely
exhausted, and almost senseess Capt c. left that eve
ming on government business the importance OF which,
only induced him 10 venture out in such a gale He,
with It. Stewart and May nsrd and the two Of
Hcers that lost their lives, rendered much valuable as
sistance.
Among the suffering survivors, seemed to excite
sy mpa,hy than Mr.. Dobbs, the chief engineer
He was entirely blind but il hoped he will his
sight He left for New York last night in the steamer
New Haven.
Lieut. Norton one OF the lost had been stopping in
this city for several days. visit at Capt Bsssetts
He entered the military academy from the state of Ohio
In 1888 and graduated in 1914 For several years he has
been stationed West Point assistant instructor OF
tactics and returning the military academy when
lost Tie Of Fremonts expedition 10 the Rocky
Mountains 6ne soldier, estimabe man. and endeared
TO all who knew him.
Surgeon C. A. Haser had just arrived at Boston, after
three years cruise in the u D. ship Falmouth and
on his way TO New Brunswick, j., the place of his
residence He has LEFT devoted wife and four child
rem to mourn his loss