New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-07-23
BROOKLYN ITEMS.

MONDAY July ~
TnE OBsEQUIEs YHsTERDAY.-The cetem)nies
and funeral procession in honor Of our late Chief
Nsgistrate, which took place ia this City yester-
day, were very imposing, and the torn out very re-
spectacle The line of the procession was formed
as stated in the programme, namely the left on
Hcksst. the right on Cranberryst a. about
O'Clock. The procession did not commence to move
however, until about half past o'clock. The so.
cieIies were most OF them represented. The sew
enth and eighth divisions, owing 10 tho negligence
Of the band which had been engaged by the Com
mlttee Of Arrangements, did not walk in the pro
cesson. The Committee wish it to be distinctly
understood that they had made every arrangement
as they supposed for music, but the disappointment
occasioned by Williamsburgh band, caused the
unavoidable modification.
The procession was exactly one hour in passing
q given point and extended distance Of a mile
and a half We noticed several gentle men from
New York, particularly Mayor Woodruff, and some
of the members OF the Common Council of that
City The right Of the procession entered the City
Park at about O'Clock. A platform had been
placed upon the steps Of the City Hall for the &C
commodation of the speaker andthe invited guests.
This was covered with black. In front, upon the
platform, sat the marshals, pal-bearers and cler-
gymen; and upon the steps and inside the Park
were the military and citzens-the whole present.
ing picture not often seen in the City OF Church
es The exercises were commenced with beau
tul prayer, composed for the OCCASION and read BY
DR.. b. X. JOhnsos, OF 81. johns Cnurcn' we
scarcely ever RENE mber 10 have heard so eloquent
a PRAYER from the lips Of any divine. Dodsworth's
celebrated band then performed the requiem,
a. Rest. Spirit Rest which was listened " with
great attention and silence.
The Grand Marshal then introduced James
Humphrey, Esq. as the gentleman selected to give
the Grafton upon the solemn occasion. Tnis geo.
man proceeded, ia q speech Of about one hours du.
ration TO speak Of the many excellent and noble
Qualities Of the late Chief Magistrate. Said he:
From one hundred thousand cities and villages
there is one universal expression Of the deepest
sorrow. These are not the mere u.terances OF
feigned grief or conventional sorrow. The lame OF
Gen Tay lor is already laid among the treasures OF
the RePublic, and bis glory lamiGates the history
Of his country, and PosGerity will, IN this respect
assign him a place among the greatest heroes OF
the world. Gen. Taylor had that strange power
which, like Napoleon, Infused life and energy into
the hear o. bis followers. The people have SHOWN
ia electirg him to the Office Of President that
they kLox whea to reward the services
OF their countryman. The orator proceeded
TO speak Of the civil life Of General Taylor sace
bis elevation 10 the chief magstracy and asked toe
Question, " w ho will, upon due rensction dafe 70
say that the choice Of his country men nad oeen
mi,placed and concluded by relating toe snect
80 snd solemn scene in the u Senate, when IL
wss announced that the President would die, the |
hloIdI.,. revolution which fol owed bis DEAN, the
hs.ntiful system o. Government ~nlch u Is our
nanny lot 10 support, and Comparison between
80 iss, momepts OF Cardinal w oolsey and the ds.
,;"sni.bed man who now sleeps In the embrace Of
das,b The Grafton was listened 70 by the assem-
hIed multitude and we could see upon looking
s,onnd more than one fearful eye. poor fellow,
vbo Rad been through the war under Geo. Taylor,
81 Who had lost his left arm IN the service Of bis
county. receiving for the same silver medal, was
very much affected, aud shed many tear daring
the proeres. Of this most eloquent discourse.
When Mr.. Humphrey sat down, toe Brooklyn
Sacred Music Society, L. b. Wyman Presidsnb
sang drge, assisted By Dodworih's Band The
performance OF the piece was extremely eredtaole
and did DOT fail TO be appreciated by the Audience
The Benediction vas pronounced BY Rev. Ar. ray-
lor and most Of the assemblage, WITH the excep
ticn Of the invited guests and the City Fa'ners
di.oer,ed TO their homes; the latter went up in'o
the Governor Room where they we're s".sr'tshes
With slight refreshment, provided oy toe ore
sight of The Committee OF Arrangement
were very much needed after the iAils 40 ~
fsV Immediately after the COmnos " iiF.u-a n
a ,oe, ting and resolved 70 accept tne -
tle Nes-York CommOn Council 70 a''s"1 '
r.,sI procession 10 that City to-day