The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-07-12
The Fallen Eeroos-r he Funeral solemnities
To-day.

To-day.
The city, to-day, will present spectacle of So
lemnlty and general mourning. A melancholy
gloom Will sit upon the countenance Of every true
patnot, as he witnesses the solemn train moving
slowly along, with the corses Of the gallant heroes
who died IN defending their country against
murderous and mere less foe.
There have been scenes OF solemn mourning.
whenthe remains of the brave ahd good have been
honored, and when the statesman, in the pride of
his might, and standing on the pinnacle of lnteec.
tua fame, has fallen but this is more than that.
Thelttaces were once familiar. and they were be-
loved btcause Of their virtues Like true patriots when
tic Of the enemys revcrberated upon he
hills Of freedom, they first to throw of the endear-
ments of home and Gy, with sword in hand, to battle
in the cause Of their common country. The confding
and tender partner Of lfe-tho chcrub child-who
bad closely fastened themselves around the heart Of
the soldier, commended to the care of an awse
Providence while they went forth to victory and
death. How fondy did that wife look for the
return Of the father Of her babe to bless it with
his siles and listen to the tales of war-he thought
OF death net entering into the delightful media
ton These hopes were crushed. In the thcless Of
The fight when the walls of Chnpultapec trembled be-
the patriot reemen the fatal bullet sped its course
and fastened upon the vals the gallant Baxter He
fell in The hour Of victory but survived TO see the
standard Of freedom floating in grandeur over the
cnemy's Twas enoueh-he died ia his country;s
cause How dearly he loved Around the fre,igc
of his homc, the of his death fell like q blight
upon the hearts Of those whose affections en-
twined around him. and deep grief where Joy had
regned His comrades too-those who had hearkenod TO
the voice OF his command when the great day of his
nations libery eele braed, shed sorrow And
by Lis side the gallant Pearson fsl the tdings Of
who fate pierced like q chilling blast. n widowed
mothers heart Her proud and noble son. who had
SHAKEN oil the comforts OF home and the sweet sounds
cf maternal councillor the field OF glory. aud righ-
toous dcfrrca Of tho flag Of his country, had
ialen in that 20 ntys cause; and though he
heart fickeneG, and DISSOLUTION spread around
tlcio Joy ia grief He died n freeman, and
while defending the glorious boon of liberty. Lieut.
Chandler young hero, just in the prime of manic ID
sealed his devotion to his country with his blood on
the plains Of Churubusco. His will live. though
he has passed away. There were others Gallagher
and Barclay died In that sunny cline and Jacobus
Of the bravest Of the brave fell aud his body yet
lies entonibed in the enemy's sell
In honor Of The occasion, the flags Of the city will
be hoisted at half mast and business will lie dormant
while tic ashes Of those bright stars upon the
try ago. moved in funer, nj train and the solemn
toing Of the funeral bells viii add to the solemnity of
/ the occasion,
The ceremonies Will take place at the City Hal;
ofr which the bodies will be delivered TO the friends
OF each.
The line of procession will form the Arsenal yard
and proceed up White'street, TO Broadway TO Four
tcenth.sreet, thence down the Bowery and Chatham
street and entering the east gate of the Park to the
City Hall
The brigade of Cen storms will be on duty three
days first 10 Join In The general procession to-day
secondly. the First Regiment, under tho command OF
Lieut. Col Iyer. mounted will attend the remains to
Greenwood Cemetery, on 1hursday; and thirdly, on
! Friday The Third Regiment will join the Corporation
Brooklyn in paying the last tribute Of respect to
! the remains OF Capt Pearson.