Washington telegraph., 1852-11-17
Mr. WebSter's Funeral.
BosToN, Oct. 80.

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BosToN, Oct 80.
An immense concourse attended the fu-
neral of Mr.. Webster at Marshield to-day
estimated at six thousand. The ceremo-
nies were solemnly impressive. The corpse
lay in the open air in front of the mansion,
beneath a majestic oak, exposed full length.
His features were very slightly changed,
still retaining ther strong, noble appear
ance.
At halfpast 12, very touching funeral
discourse was delivered by the Rev. Mr..
Alder, Mr.. Webster's pastor
A procession wast then formed. the pail
bearers being selected from the farmers of
Marshfeld
The corpse was followed by Fletcher
| Webster and children; Abbott Lawrence,
late Minister to England; Rufus Choate,
Edward Everett, Franklin Pierce, George
Ashmun, Gov. Davis, Chief Justice Jones
and Governor Briggs the domestic fam
! lily OF the deceased; then citizens and stran-
gers. ,- -..f .,,.. .;t4 =, III.
The corpse was drawn by two black hor-
seS.
Arrived at the tomb at ] o'clock, when
the corpse was again uncovered, to allow
the assembled multitude to take last look;
when, at 3 o'clock, the body Of the great
statesman was committed to the dust. =
Mrs. Webster did not visit the grave.
In Boston, nearly every building is dress
ed in mourning; stores all closed; perform
ances postponed at the theatres. public build
ings, cars, boats, &C., all shrouded in mourn
ing. .ss.a-. .,-s.a -
| In New York, business generally is sus-
pended, flags at half mast, minute guns
being fired, and public buildings all closed
by direction Of the President. 90,
The following letter was addressed by the
President to the Heads of Departments, in
relation to the death of Mr.. WEBSTER and
the steps to be taken in connexion with that
melancholy event: I'D ta gt
EXECUTIVE MANSION, WAsHINGroN, L.
Monday Morning, Oct. 20, 1852. m
GENTLEMEN: The painful intelligence
received yesterday enforces upon me the
sad duty of announcing to the Executive
Departments the death of the Secretary of
State. DANIEL WEBSTER died at Marsh
field, in Massachusetts,, on Sunday. the 24th
of October, between two and three oclock
in the morning. sg..f. a.s t
Wills this irreparable loss brings its ma
tlIral sorrow to every American heart, and
will be heard far beyond our borders with
mournful respect, wherever civilization has
nurtured men who find in transcendent in
tellect and faithful patriotic service theme
for praise, it will visit with still more poig-
nant emotion his colleagues in the Admins
tration, with whom his relations have been
so intimate and so cordial.
The fame of our illustrious statesman be-
longs to his country-the admiration of it to
the world. The record of his wisdom will
inform future generations, not less than its
uttcrance has enlightened the present. He
has bequeathed to posterity the richest fruits
OF the experience and Judgment of great
mind conversant with the greatest national
concerns. In these his memory will endure
as long as our country shall continue to be
the home and guardian of freemen.
The people will share with the Executive
Departments in the common grief which be-
walls his departure from amongst US.
In the expression Of individual regret at
this affecting event, the Executive Depart
ments of the Government will be careful to
manifest every observance Of honor which
custom has established as appropriate to the
memory Of one so eminent as public func-
tionary, and 50 distinguished as citizen.
The Acting Secretary of State will COM
manicate this sad intelligence to the Diplo-
matte Corps near this Government, and
through our Ministers abroad to foreign
governments.
The members of the Cabinet are request
ed, as further testimony Of respect for the
deceased, to wear the usual badges Of mourn
ing for thirty days.
| am, gentlemen, your ob't serv't.
MILLARD FILLMORE.
To the Acting Secretary Of State, and the
Secretaries ofthe Treasury Interior, War,
Navy, the Attorney General and Post
master General
Revenge and Death.