The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-28

the no~inaticn Of David Frederick, Esq, their
ddste. Mr.. b. declined to soospt, and Daniel Z.
Stckiss was nominated BY reclamation.
Eighth ward met last night, 1t No Iss sprn street
End nominated Abraham d. Russell Esq, ~ their
didats for the Assembly.
trict. comprising the LIST aud I'd Wards last night
minated James L. Palmer Esq In place Of Oliver Char
lick, Esq, who declined to accept.
VINO CosvENrrors-.assembIy whg Assem-
bly, OF the 9th ward assembled last night at
the Mansion House, West Broadway, with visw to
the ratification of the nominate Of Abraham Wake
by another oommitte, claimed the nomination. tho
ground that that Of Mr.. Wskemsn informal. Az
ter great deal Of noise for nothing Mr.. Wedgewood
sgreed to withdraw for third man. uuobjectiou-
able could be found. The meeting then dropped
the name Of MIR. Wakenan and Elias G. Drake, Esq.
was nominated by reclamation.
The Funeral Obscquies OF the Late Hon.
Dixon HI. Lewis, Of Alabama.
The last tribute Of respect yesterday paid to the
remains Of this distinguished guest of the city At
early hour the flags Of the city and Of the public
were hoisted at half mast, and gene
raj gloom pervaded.
As the sun approached the meridian, thousands Of
persons crowded the Governors room, where the re-
mains laid, and all seemed to respect the memory Of
the great man. among whom was Major General Win
field Scott. In all the social relations Of life Mr.
Lewis was highly esteemed, as q devoted husband q
fond and afectionate father, and firm and true
friend In the political of life he honest
and faithful in the performance of his duty and
manded the respect and esteem of all who knew him.
He had long served in the councils Of the nation nd
in every measure in which tho welfare interest of
his country involved, fought nobly in her cause.
In this city he had many warm and ardent friends,
and his demise fell like blast upon them. He had
before visited the city, and each succeeding interview
bound more firmly the bond of fellowship which en-.
circled him, His political friends looked upon him as
one of the brightest stars among their leaders while
his opponents admired and respected him for the bold
and Independent stand which he took all impor-
tant national questions knowing that he acted from
convictions Of right He had for years bee subject
to sudden attacks such that which termi his
mortal career but from the fact of his having always
before recovered little apprehension had
suddenly. He had been i'll for several days which
of created anxiety but he began to show
symptoms OF recovery, and the gloom was dispeled,
until q relapse told the fearful tale that recovery
was beyond hope. Net like a stranger in a strange
land did he die; for he surrounded by frien ads
and she who had devoted to him her early love-
bis side to smooth his pillow and battle his burning
brow. The sudden blow fell upon her heart as the
early frost upon the tender plant and his children
some Of whom he had watched in pride from infancy
to manhood and who looked upon him "a the oraatst
blessing heaven had granted to them, wriihe in
agony Of heart under the whitening blast. Among his
particularly in the State of Alabama. whose people
trusted in his wisdom. the of his dsath will be
waited in sorrow that the good and great thus
snatcbed from them. But the laws of heaven are
mumtable, and the God hose wisdom is supreme has
commanded it, and that command is obeyed
Yesterday, as bis friends stood beside the feless
of him loved in life the of sorrow would
fall from the eye, which would look upon the
form of the long tried and faithful friend At twelve
entered the governors room accompanied by the
Committee of Arrangements; soon after which the
funeral ceremonies we're performed.
The Rev. DR. Tying read the funeral ceremony after
which, in language most eloquent, he spoke Of the
solemnty Of the occasion the serious consideration
which that occasion should command aud the power
Of God in the fuflment of his righteous laws II was
the duty Of the minister such occasion to speak
that might be brought to proper ton
that He alone Is the Being worthy Of obedience:-
the distinguished stranger, but he WAS as the poor
man in the arms Of death The highest position on
earth might be attained but death brought all to
common level. and he who had stood high in the ma
ton by the laws of Jehovah would enter upon eter.
nifty the same as he who groveled his way through the
mud of the gutter Obedience to God was necessary
to blessed immortality beyond the sorrows OF
this world, and be hoped those present would awake
to reflection, and render obedience to God, who hold
eth their lives In his hande.
The Rev. Mr.. Grisvald then offered an appropriate
prayer full Of the humble breathngs Of
for the love and blessings heaven rest upon
afflicted by this dispensation of Providence
The ceremonies concluded, the remains were re.
moved to the hearte and the line Of formed
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THE PROCESSION
The Reverend the Clergy
Sergeant-at- Arms of the U. s. Senate
PAIL BEARERS. The Hearsc. PAIL BEARERS.
Governor and Lieut.. Governor Of the State of New
Committee Of Arrangements.
Mayor Of the City Of New Y ork.
Members Of Board Of Aldermen with their slaves Of
office, preceded by the President Of the Board.
Members Of the Board Of Assistants preceded by the
President of the Board.
Heads Of Departments.
Grand Lodge of the State of New York Of l. O. Of O. F.
United o. A. Druids.
Members Of the American institute
Collector, Surveyor and Naval Officers of the port and
all other civil officers Of the United States.
Fire Department
Foreign Ministers and Consuls
ExMembers Of Congress, and Of the State Legislature
Judges of the u nited States and City Courts
Members Of the Bar.
Sheriff and Under Sherihs Of the County, with their
slaves Of Office.
Marshal Of the United States and Deputies
Register County Clerk, and Coroner.
Police Magstrates and Officers
Faculty and Students Of Columbia College.
Faculty and Students Of the University Of Physicians
Medical Society, Physicians, and Medical Students
Tsmmauy Society.
Democratic General Committee.
Democratic Young Mems Ge neral Committee
Wing General Committee.
Wing Young Mems General COMMITTEES
Mayor Common Council and citizens of BROOKLYN
Hibernan Benevolent Society,
Shamrock Benevolent Society.
German Benevolent Society.
Citizens.
The line being formed, right on Broadway moved
through Broadway to Grand street, to Bowery, to
to Brooklyn.
After reaching Brooklyn, 1t was discovered thst
there were only Efficiency of CARRIAGES to take the
members Of the Common Council and city officers:
in consequences of which, all the Oad Fellows societies.
except the members of Oriental Lodge) and
other societies returned to the oy The line of pro-
cesson then continued up Atlantic street to Court,
thence to Greenwood Cemetery
As the train entered within the rates NJ that nm
secrafed place, the slow tong of the bell sou ded
upon the ear and continued antil, after slow and
solemn march, the eortege halted before the grave
where the remains were to be deposited.
The coffin was then placed beside the grave beau
tiful spot, on the edge OF "Willow Vae,,- and the
Rev. DR.. TyDg read the burial service after which,
the Odd Fellows surrounded the grave, and Wilson
Small, Chaplain, read the burial form OF the order
The remains will be allowed to rest in the sacred
spot from the fact that once visit to that place