Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-07-15
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sisting Of Senator Underwood, oi
Kentucky, Chairman OF the Commit
tee; Gen. Cass, of Michigan; Gov.
Jones, of Tennessee; Gen. Houston
Of Texas; Commodore Stockton, OF
New Jersey; Gov. Fish, Of New
York. The route was via New
York, Buffalo, Cleveland and Gin
cinnali. The most profound respect
was paid to the remains in all ths
cities and towns along the route
Business was suspended and the en-
blems Of mourning assumed, while
large and magnificent funeral pro-
cessions accompanied the coffin
Cleveland. Columbus and Cincinnati
have done honor 10 themselves and
the State. The Buckeye State
reached Cleveland from Buffalo with
the remains, on Wednesday about
III O'Clock. Here the case contain
ing the coffin and remains was de-
livered TO the charge Of Governor
Wood, OF Ohio, and by him placed
in the joint care OF the Committees
Of Cincinnati and Columbus, who
assumed the duty 10 escort it through
the Stale. The procession moved,
while minute guns were fired, and
bells tolled, 10 the mourning car
provided for the transportation Of
the body through Ohio. The train
arrived in Columbus at half past six
P. NJ, where they remained over
night. A large and imposing pro-
cession OF the city authorities and OF
citizens received the remains, and
after moving through the principal
streets deposited the body at the
Neil House for the night.
On their arrival at the Neil House,
Hon. WIN. DENNIsoN made a short
address and introduced to The as
sembIed crowd, Gov. Jones Of Ten
nessee, who made a few brief and
appropriate remarks. The funeral
escort left for Cincinnati the next
morning where it arrived al half past
10 o'clock. We take from The Gin.
cinnaIi Alias n brief account OF the
obsequies in that city:
Never before have we seen such
manifestations oI grief and sorrow
as was exhibited throughout the city
yesterday. Business for tho time
being was entirely suspended, and all
seemed anxious to pay the last tribute
Of respect to the memory of one
great in his couniry's history, and
occupying a proud position in the
hearts Of his fellow citizens.
The car in which the remains
were brought to the city was beauti-
fully and appropriately draPed.
The coffin, patent metalic one,
mounted with silver, was enclosed
in a rich and massive mahogany
case.
The hearse, a beautiful crystal
case. surmounted by eight silver
urns, from which hung pendant SON.
bre plumes. The main body OF the
car was jet black, and hung with
festoons of black drapeiy. 1t was
drawn by six white horses, each at
tended by groom. This was pre-
pared under the superintendance OF
Messrs. Epply & Pendry, underta-
kers, and Mr.. Isaac u. Johnson, who
are deserving of the highest praise
for their taste and judgment in this
part of the mournful ceremony.
The procession started in the fol-
lowing order:
General NJ. Wade, Grand Mar
shall, and Assistants.
The general Committee Of Ar
ON foot, each wearing
an appropriate badge.
Clergymen, in carriages.
The Congressional Committee, in
carriages.
Among the mourners were Mr..
Thomas H. Clay. son OF the Iamen-
ted Statesman, and the son Of Henry
Clay, Jr., now a cadet at West Point.
The Kentucky delegation Of Con-
gress, consisting Of Gen. Combs,
Messrs. White, McCann, and Will
liams, were also present in carriages.
The Kentucky Committee in car
riages.
Dayton Delegation in carriages.
Pail Hesrss containing Pail
Bearers. { the remains. Bearers.
His Honor Mark P. Taylor, May
or of the City, Mr.. Gifin, President
Of the City Council, and the Men,
bers Of the City Council on foot.
Several military companies, the
order in regalia, Odd Eel
lows in large numbers in regaliS, ten
p. al