The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-20

curiotities and relics Of .e place. The features OF
the deceaked were ~ Calm and natural as though he
were IN gentle slumber. He seemed, without pain,
or eroan Or struggle. TO have resigned himself TO
the embrace Of death. and prepared to answer TO
the roll call Of his Maker.
Tic funeral services we're held on Wednesday.
Ahcut half past = NJ, the procession formed in
Front eteet under the direction OF Col Parmenter,
the Marsbal, assisted by Major W. r. Brown and
Col. A. Iilburn, and was composed of-lst. the
Clergy and Physician. and Field and staff Omcers
Of the 18th Regiments ID that nable band Of mill
tary, the Albany Warrington Continental Company.
d, Capt r. Tow psepd, Of which company the de
ceased was elected an honorary member In Septem-
her lat; 3d. the Hearse suitably attended, attired
IL mourning drspery. and inscribed "l777-l753."
drrwp by four grays and led by four grooms; 4th
the Newburg Washington Continentals, Capt Kemp;
9Th. the OrSpge Husssrs. Capt. w. G. Brewster;
9th. the Montgomery Guards, Capt. F. Decker;
9TH, the Pert Jeryis Light Guard, Capt. J; Il.
tie trustees Of the village, and citizens and
strhnfe.e IN great numbers; the whole forming the
most imposing procession ever witnessed ia this vii
aee. aud cieditabe to the occasion in the highest
degree
The procession paced through the principal
streets 10 Headquarters, where the body OF the de-
ceased was received with appropriate h0nors and
ceremonies. and conveyed to st. Georges church,
where the funeral ce,em' MES were performed The
muir ha ard his aids first entered then followed the
hearers it'll the coffin and body, which were depo
sittd on the platform Immediately in front Of the
u
ers then followed and occupied the body Of the
church; the military followed in their order, and
speedily the church was densely filled with an at
tenve auditory, while large conconrse were
The sublime and impressive funeral service Of the
Episcopal cl ufch was then read; and the choir,
der the direction of Professor Reid rolled forth
most excellent and appropriate music.
The fpnerai sermon was then delivered by Rev. Mr..
Brown, who most eloquently and impressiyeIy said
the things meet for the occasion and the place His
remarks were based on the words Of Job-"l would
not live always The preacher first presented those
considerations that should reconcile us to the COM
ing Of deaththat should lead us to embrace in the
deepest sincerity Of our hearts. the above words of
that Cody servant, Job. He then gave brief bio
graphical sketch of the deceased-enun Grated
Ris eervices during the genealogical his cha
racter ard virtues, and gave some affecting rcmf-
nisCences, that filed the heart and mostened
the eye. Uzai Knapp was native of STAN
ford, Connectcut-was born in October, 1853,
and enlisted at the early age of eighteen years for
and during the war The sermon gave many lutte
resting facts in relation to the Body Guard He was
enc Of thesaoble men chosen by and appointed to
guard the person Of Washington It was this fact
which the cid hero loved to recount in after
years. TWAS the evidence of Washngton's conf.
dence; the mention Of which enkindled the eye and
brought TO the old veteran the fires and energies Of
youth. He had embraced religion in his youth, and
worthy ard tried soldier Of the Cross. Scrupu-
lous honesty. fidelity humanity and patriotism were
his ruling traits aid characteristics. The eloquent
tpe6ker gave me interesting ana dueCtlng staf-
ents relatir to the sickness and funeral Of Major
Burnet. another Revolutionary soldier, who
but ehort time since was committed to the
earth. Uzal Knapp attended at his bedside, and
this interview and spectacle were alluded to with
feeling and pathos An interesting narrative Of
the funeral and burial Of Major Burnet at which
Uzal Knapp attended giveu by the late editor of
the Gazette, was read The preacher then paid Q
tribute to the spirit and patriotism of the Albany
ContiDentals. and concuded bis remarks with an
earnest application OF his theme.
The tody was then retaken to the hearse, and the
procession moved through several Of the treets to
the Headquarters. Here. near the north corner of
the old house, at the foot Of the lofty staff which
waves the flag OF Liberty and uni0li--On the Conse
Grated spot where Washington trod, and the Inn
mortal deceased held his vigils around that sainted
foim-on the banks Of the majestic Hudson-was
the grave prepared az the final resting place Of the
last OF the Body Guard.
The coBc0urse Of people assembled to witness
this celt mony was immense. The body WAS
lowered in the grave, aud buried with all the honors
Of war The -Contnentala fired three rounds over
the grave. While the booming of cannon Ia the ad-
joining enclosures reyerberated through the High
lands. The grave was closed up and the benedic-
till given, when the vast multitude speedily dis.
peited
II ia impossible to utter the feelings that filed the
his Lowry earthly bed link that binds Us TO the
evolutionary past is broken The last of that band
hose pree minent servicee devotion and watchful-
lees gained TOR them Washngtons special re gard
the old hero Of many years and battles-sleeps
bis last sleeps the earth covers his venerated form
In In cur sight.
His burial place is mort fitting and well selected.
Bis grateful countrymen intend raising suitable
II eminent over the grave.