The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-07-13
THE GREAT FUNERAL DEMONSTRATION

InE uhIhI TuNtnhL uEWUN0 mn IuN
IN HONOR OF
THE FALLEN HARoHs.
The city, yesterday, presented scene of solemn
interest, which il has never before been called e
witness. The morning was gloomy and unpro
pitious, and the flags dropped from their half-mas
position, as if to add to the solemnities of the
occasion, which were peculiarly interesting.
Ere the sun had reached the quarter distance o
his daily course, misty rain began TO fall
which proved only the precursor of bright and
beautiful day. The streets presented lively scene
men in the attire of war thronged from every d.
rectlon to mlngle with the thousands TO honor the
remains of those departed spirits, who fell under
the banner of liberty and justice. And those, too
who were not of them gathered to witness the sad
and imposing spectacle. A look of solemn awe
pervaded every countenance, from the men OF
three-score years and ten, to the gay and gddy
youth who had no conception of the scenes of the
field of carnage. The daughters of Columbia, as
they are wont to do, were not behind in showing
their devotion to, and admiration of, the noble
daring and gallant deeds of those they had Assem-
bled to honor Like their worthy mothers, in the
days which tried mems souls, they were true to
their posts, and inspired with admiration at the
brave action OF those who had sailed forth to
protect the honor of their nation, stood in melan.
choly silence to await the funeral tram. The
scene was truly an imposing one, and mingled
with tears and sorrow.
The day grew on, and noon arrived. The mill
tary sought the post assigned them, to prepare for
the duties of the occasion, which was fraught
with so much interest, yet with deep and heartfelt
sorrow.
THE PROCESSION.
At one O'Clock, the Mayor and members Of the Com
mon Council, accompanied by number of Ministers,
left the City Hall for the Arsenal Yard where the re-
mains Of the gallant soldiers deposited.
The military at the same time formed in Canal street
left on Broadway, ender command of Gen Even
The remains were then brought out, and the line
formed in the following order:
Brigade under command of General Even.
Band of Music
Rev. DR.. FERRIS, officiating Clergyman.
Orator Of the Day, JOHN VAN buren,, Esq.
The Poet of the Day, GEORGE p. MoRRs, Esq.
The Reverend, the Clergy of different Denominations,
REFORMED DUTCH.
Rev. Mr. Knox, Rev. MIR Hardenburg and Rev. Mr..
Goulden.
Rev. Dr. Wainwright, Rev. DR.. Taylor Rev. Mr. Price,
Rev. Mr. Seabury.
Rev. Mr. Cone, Rev Mr.. Evarts Rev. Mr. Hopkins,
Rev. Mr.. Summers
PRESBYTERIAN.
Rev. Mr.. Smith, Rev. Mr. Spring, Rev. Mr. Chapman,
Rev. Mr.. Coe.
METHODIST.
Rev. Mr. Cuagh. Rev. Mr. Vincent, Rev Mr.. Clark,
Rev. Mr.. Peck
Rev Bishop Hughes Rev MIR. Larkin Rev. Mr. Pise,
Rev. Mr. Buchneyer.
UNITARIAN.
Rev. Mr.. Farley, Rev MIR. Jacobus Rev. Mr. Cutter,
Rev. Mr.. Hodge.
LUTHERAN.
Rev. Mr. Geisenhem, Rev MIR Martin Rev Mr.
StOhtman. Rev Mr., Held
UNIvERsALIsT.
Rev MIR. Skinner, Rev. Mr.. Chaplin, Rev. Mr. Rayner,
Rev. Mr.. Thayer
Brigade, under command Of Gen Storms
Body of Lieut.. Alexander s. Forbes
Body of Lieutenant Colonel. Charles Baxter,
Herse of deceased led by groom.
Baxter Blues, Capt Ayres, as guard of honor.
Friends of deceased.
Body of Capt. James Barclay.
Body of Captain Charles II. Pearson.
Brooklyn Light Guard Capt Pike as guard of honor
Body of Lieut. Charles F. Gallagher.
Body Of Lieut. Edgar Chandler.
City Guard Capt McArdle, as guard of honor.
RETURNED VOLUNTEERS.
Major Dyckman, Capt. Taylor, Lieut. Cook Lieut..
McNulty, Capt. Carter, Lieut.. Doremus, Lieut..
Dendorville.
Followed by seven privates of whom carried the
standard presented to the first regiment of New York
Volunteers, by the corporation, which perfectly
having been carried through the thckest Of
the fight, and at Churubusco shot sue
cessvely while bearing it.
Friends and relatives of deceased.
Mayor of the City; Mayor of Brooklyn.
Common Council of this City.
Common Council of Brooklyn.
The Ringgo!d Association.
@ Citizens on foot an1 In carriages.
The line being formed, moved up Broadway to Union
Square thence down the Bowery and Chatham street
to Chambers street to Broadway to the west gate of
the Park, TO the platform in front Of the City ,tui
The corses then placed tressels In front Of
the plafoi m, which hung in urnng, in the
The first was that of Alexander s. Forbes neat ma
hogany cofin upon which silver plate encirced
with wreath of laurel, with the following inscrip-
ton -
Born December 10th 1872 died June 10th 1s4s at New
the agent Of the Common Council for
bringing to New York the re-
mains Of the gallant
heroes who fell at
Churubusco.
The next S;s was that Of c0 Baxter the the
contained the following inscription -
LIEUT.. col. CHARLES BAXTER,
Born Dec 22d 1914 Died in the City of Mexico, Sept
18th, 1871, Of wound received at the
stormng of Chapultepec.
The next was that OF Capt Barclay with the follow
ing inscription, his sword also lying his coffin -
CAPT JAMES BARCLAY.
Company c. N. Y. Regiment; Died at St Angels.
Jan. 80, 1S4S, aged rs years.
That Of Capt. Pearson covered with black cloth,
atcy over richly wrought gold plate; the whole
mounted by scroll Of stars; his sword upon the coffin
The plate bore the following inscription =
CAPT. CHARLES II. PEARSON, NV
Died in the City of Mexico October TO- 1s4 of wounds
received in storming the Fortress of Chapultepec,
Sept IS 1S47 aged 80 years.
That Of Lieut.. Gallagher after the same style as
the first mentioned with the following inscription -
LIEUT.. CHARLES =. GALLAGHER,
Died near the City Of Mexico Sept 10TH 1Si7 aged %
years, months and 20 days
And that Cf Lieut.. IA ndler, with the following in
o ripticn
LIEUT.. EDGAR CHANDLER,
Born March II, 1923; Died August 81 1S47. from a
wound received on the 10th, on the
field of Churubusco
The orator Of the day, clergyman and Common
Council took the positions assigned them the plat
form, and the military were drawn up in front
The Rev. Dr. FERRIS then rose and offered the fol.
lowing
PRAYER.
Almighty and Most Holy God, we bow before Thee on
this most solemn occasion. with the deep feeling of
personal unworthness and siufulpcss. Who
that We should before Thee Verify
worms Of the dust creatures Of day. We adore
Thee the living and true God the King Eternal,