Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-03-02
Funeral Of Mr.. Adams.
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and solemnity. 1t was heartfelt OCCASION
No one who took part in the ceremonies but
felt, or seemed to feel, sadness at the great de-
priyaton.
An the public houses of the city have been
shrouded and closed. From the Presidents
House to the Capitol was one unbroken ycs-
turc Of mourning.
The Capitol on the outside and within was
covered with Grape. The hall Of the House Of
Representatives Was appropriately prepared
for the occasion.
1t was densely crowded at an carly hour,
galleries and floor. All the distinguished Of
the land were present. On the right Of the
Speaker sat Mr.. President Polk, on the left
Mr.. Vice President Dallas. Mr.. Polk looked
well but sorrowfu.
The Cabinet sat on the floor Of the House,
on the right ofihc Speakcr-in their rear was
placed the somewhat mulltudinous Senate
In close juxtaposition sat Col Benton and Mr..
Calhoun, as pail bearers, with the coffin in
front Their countenance seemed to wear an
expression suitable TO the impressive scene.
Near them was Mr. Webster, who had been
the chief supporter Of Mr.. Adamss admins
tration, and who was now one Of the chief
mourners. lie seemed temporarially to forget
his own GRIFFIN his sympathy with others.
The diplomatic corps were present-many
Of them in costume. The representatives of
England and France, two of the not least pow
erlul nations of Europe, were satisfied 10 ap-
pear in citizen dress. They were, III such,
equally distinguished.
The officers OF the two services were pre-
sent in full uniform, as if they expected to ap-
pear on the battle field. Their dress was con-
sidered inappropriate to the scene. The mis-
sion of the patriarch who has just left us was
- peace on earth, good will to man." and his
lamented departure was hardly TO be commem-
GRATED by the pomp and circumstance OF war.
Mrs Madison, Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. Polk,
Mrs Bodisco, &c, were in the ladies' gale
rics. which was exclusively for the ladies'
An eloquent sermon was preached from Job,
/ llth chap. 18th verse, by Rev. Mr.. Gurley,
after which procession was formed sweeping
round the public grounds west of the Capitol.
! The following is the order Of the procession.
Ii was accompanied by several bands of music
, and military companies.
, The Chaplains of both Houses Of Congress.
Physicians who attended the deceased.
Committee of Arrangements
PAIL BEARERS
Gon. J. ]. McRs". N. Z. = Hon Truman smith, Con
Hon Linn o,d hen ,,"m " Ihns m 'Ter," ~ rfn Mn
4
Cher!n.lio nra"sy Hon JSs's ,s. MN, D. Mclean
ten. George Gibson, ON nhs' "n's
Hon w. W sraion, Hon. Thos. n Crawford.
The family and friends OF :he deceased
The Senators and Representatives irom the
State Of Massachusetts, as mou.ncrs.
The Sergcant-at-Arms of the House Of Rsprc'
sentatlvCs.
The House of Representatives Of the United
States, preceded by their Speaker and
Clerk.
The other officers. of the House Of Representa-
tyes.
The Sergeant at-Arns Of the Senate.
The Senate, preceded by their President and
Secretary.
The other Officers oithe Senate.
The President the United States.
The Heads of Departments.
The Judges of,he Supreme Court oithe United
States, and It's Officers.
The Judges of the Circuit and District Courts
OF the Dis,rictof Columbia and its Officers
The Diplomatic Corps.
The Comptrollers, Auditors, and other Heads
Of Bureaus,of the several Departments
Of the Government, with their Officers.
Officers of the Army and Navy at the seat Of
Government.
The Corporation OF " ashington.
tltIZcIS dUu cutllbtlS.
The following members Of the House were
appointed to company the body OF Mr.. AZ dams
TO the place ofintermcnt
Mr.. Hudson, of Massachusetts. Chairman.
Messrs. Williams, Of Maine Wilson, OF \.
II. Marsh of Vermont Thurston, of Rhode
Island Smith, of Connecticut White of New
York Edsall of New Jersey Dickcy, of Penn;
Houston, Of Delaware Roman. OF Maryland;
Mcdowell, Of Virginia Barringer, Of \. {.
Holmes, of ;. Carolina Cobb, Of Georgia
Gayle, Of Alabama Brown, OF Mississippi;
Morse, of Louisiana Ninton, ofOhio Duncan
n kcniucky Cooke. o! Tennessee Lincoln,
If Illinois Wick, Of Indiana Bowlin, Of
Missouri /: Johnson. of Arkansas McClel-
land of Mich. Cabell, of Florida Kaufman,
of Texas Lcfler, Of Iowa Iweedy, Of Wis
consn.
The following is the inscription on the coffin
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS
BonH
An inhabltant Of Massachusetts,
July IL, l1G7
DIED.
4 citizen of the United State, in the
Capitol, at Washington,
February 23, l5I5,
Having served his country for half century,
And enjoyed its highest honors
"YANKEEs ARE HARD TO BEAT.''-We