The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-10-09

Funeral Obssq~ies or General Taylor In
~ Sam francisco.
We find in the California Courier Of the 30th
August the following detailed account OF the fune-
raj ceremonies which took place at San Francisco
in honor Of General Taylor;
ssIhc great respect which the masses of the peo-
pie entertained for General Taylor was exhibited
in the procession Of yesterday. The turnout was
the greatest display which we have witnessed
in this city. AT the hour of 10 a. IN, Broadway,
from Dupont TO beyond Powell street, was literally
jammed with human beings. We do not estimate
the number OF persons at that time upon the grounds;
leave 1t TO those who accustomed to estimate
by the acre In about hour after, the procession
commenced moving. The line of march was from
broadway and Dupont TO the corner OF Dupont and
Sacramento streets, thence down Sacramento to
Kearney thence along Kearney to Commercial,
down Commercial to Montgomery, thence along
Montgomery to Pacific, thence along Pacihc to
Kearney and from this point TO Portsmouth square,
at which place, and directly in front OF the old
adobe building, cnpacious rostrum had been
erected which was occupied by the ladies, orator,
officers of the day, and members OF the press
"The procession was about a mile and half in
length, and the order substantially the same as
had been previously prescribed in the programme.
Without going into full description OF the various
divisions, we will say, that the Order of Masons,
who turned out largely on this occasion, was con-
spicuous amongst the front of the procession. They
wore the insignia and emblems Of their ORDER pre-
senting fine appearance. Next came the Califor-
MA Ou6rOe, captain HOWARD, pTcCcOCu Dy tuelT
band. They were characterized by their blue
cloth caps and blue flannel shirts; and their disci
pline and soldiery appearance deserve the highest
Commentator. Next came the hearse, drawn BY
four white horses, with black plumes, and led by
colored grooms. Upon the hearse were inscribed
the departed Presidents last words, Il have done
my duty Behind the hearse came the white
horse, without his rider, with the appropriate
,nountings, and also led by colorcd groom. Then
the officers of the army and navy, and the United
States marine, with the stars and stripes in mourn
ing. Then another chapter of Masons, with their
white aprons, bearing a pail, the open Bible, and
o.her emblems. The order was very numerous,
and made an imposing appearance.
'After these came another band, with its ca
dences OF mourning, which fell softly on the ear,
awaking into action the grief that rested upon the
heart. The peculiar fitness of the pieces performed
by this band, and the manner Of their execution,
were in the highest degree creditablc to their pro-
ficiency and skill musicians.
"Behind this Band appeared the Odd-FellOws,
with their white aprons and shoulder pieces,
whose appearance was every way creditabie to
the order.
MIR. Eagan, their foreman, came next. The mem
hers were dressed in their uniiorm--blue shirts,
black pants, and glazed caps. The engine was
suitably draped in mourning, and upon the arch
of the machine inscribed am not afraid
to die, l have done my duty Their minute
bell tolled as they marched in procession,
and every thing in relation to this company ex-
hibited the orderly and gentiemanly department
of its members.
"Then the St. Francis Hook and Ladder Com
pany, under Mr.. Charles Duane, the Assistant
Foreman, the Foreman being unwel. and unable
to appear in the procession. This company turned
out largely. Next the Howard Hook and Ladder
Company, under their Foreman, Captain Folsom.
And then the SAMSON Hook and Ladder Company,
under Alderman Greene, but who were not in uni
form, and without their carriage. II is due TO
these companies to say, that they were distin-
gushed for their heightened and gcntleinany bear
ing upon the occasion.
ssrhe Empire Fire Company, in consequence OF
some difficulty among Themselves we understand,
did not appear in the procession.
CATER these companies were the officers OF the
city courts, mayor and recorder, followed by the
members of the common council Then came the
San Francisco police department, headed by the
chief Of police displaying beautiful satin banner,
tastefully designed, and bearing in gilt letters:
San Francisco police department, organized Au-
gust l2 IS49.'
"Next in order came delegation Of the old resi-
dents of California, some sixty strong, under sam
uel Brannan as marshal. Their respectable appear
ance requires no expressions OF commentator
They were 'the observed of all Observers
"1hen came the citizens, arranged according to
the several States from which they came, but con-
spicuous among them were the cons OF New York,
who turned out in great force, carrying banner
conspicuous for its taste and elegance. Nappeared
20 be Of blue satin and bore the inscription in gilt
letters, The cons Of New YorS-we mourn the loss
Of our President.' They marshalled by the
Hon. Mr.. Broderick.
cater the citizens, came the novelty of the day,
which was the Chinese delegation some fifty strong
Richly attired in their national costume, with their
rich and graceful satin robes, their long queues,
and celestial slippers, they were the most unique
assembage Of the cortegc. They behaved them
selves with their usual dignity and propricty, and
looked superby.
"After them came the cavalcade But our space
will not permit a extended notice of the pro-
cession. Many things worthy Of notice are una
voidabiy omitted. Il was, altogether, an imposing
display in point Of numbers, and also from the
quiet and dignity which characterized the cere.
monics throughout.
aside from the persons in procession, the win
dows along the line Of march were filled with spec
tatorr, and the crowds in the streets frequently
made 1t even difficult for the procession TO force ia
way through.
''After reaching Portsmouth Square, the services
were opened by an eloquent and appropriate pray
or, by the Rev. Augustus Fitch. Aftcr which, an
eulogy was pronounced by the orator Of the day
Hon. Elcan Heydcnieldt"
The San Francisco Herald, at tho conclusion Of
article describing the same solemnitics, says:
"The ceremonies of Thursday would, we have nc
doubt, compare well and favorsbly with those
which have taken place in the Atlantic cities on the
same occasion. We have not yet received the sc-
counts of the professions in Washin gton, New
York and Philadelphia, but they have hardly been
more orderly or better arranged than was ours Of
Thursday. Nor could the proceedings in other
cities have been more in accordance with their in
teution, than tboee we witnessed in San
FraDcisco. There a solemnity and serious
ness, not only among those who joined in the pro.
ccssion, but slso among our citizens generally,
which indicated that the funeral celebration wac
one in substance well as in form. Nowhere, we
venture TO say is the respect and honor due TO the
President OF the United States more felt and ac-
kno~lcdged than in San Francisco and Californis
generally. Thursday proceedings were a solemn
indication Of our love and reverence for the Fed
cral Union"
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