Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-31
From the Alta, May 23d, 1856.
Funeral of James King of William.

Yesterdays sun dawned upon a day that
was beautiful SO far as nature could contribute
to its loyeness but the scenes in our midst
were of solemn and mournful character
THE FUNERAL.
The funeral ceremonies over the remains of
the late james King of William were duly
performed according to previous announce
ment and were of grand and imposing char
acter. Notwithstanding the request of the
family that all attempts at display should be
avoided, it was impossible to prevent people
from manifesting their appreciation of the
memory of the deceased, and the most ex-
tensive preparations were made by all classes
of our citizens to do honor TO the worth of
the departed.
Long before the hour fixed for the ceremo-
MES at the church, Stockton street was lit
orally thronged by men, women and children,
almost blocking up the street from Washing
ton to California. The houses on either side
were also appropriated to the use of specta-
tors, and every available space that would ac-
commodate an auditor was appropriated. At
twelve o'clock, the body was borne from the
residence of the afflicted family, attended by
the Masonic fraternity and the mourning
already filled to overfowing by those who had
sought an early opportunity to get seat
therein.
AT the conclusion of the church services,
the most imposing procession we have ever
witnessed in California, was formed, and fol-
lowed the remains to Lone Mountain Gene
terry The following order was observed in
the line
The Masonic Fraternity, in regalia, with
the Royal Arch Chapter-The Officiating
Clergyman, in carriage-The Hearse, drawn
by four white horses, richly caprisoned and
draped in mourning tokens, heavy white scarfs
appropriately trime dwith Grape.
Ten coaches, containing the relatives and
mourning friends of the deceased Attach
es of the Erening Bulletin, on foot-Califoi-
mia Pioneers, with regala and mourning
badges, and numbering about 100 men,
Members of the Press Of the city and from
abroad Sacramento Guards in full uniform
This beautiful Company, who had taken so
much pains to pay their respects to the illus
trious dead, were the observed Of all obser-
vers-San Francisco Fire Department in cit
liens dress, with banners and trumpets, en-
shrined in mourning tokens.-San Francisco
Minstrels, with band and mufiled Instruments
Boys of st. Marys Library Association-The
Draymen of the city on horseback, and num-
bering 800 men.-Associatio Of Stevedores,
marshalled by Comodore Allen aided by
Captain McMichael, and numbering one hun
dred and forty-two men.-Three German Be
nevolent Societies, with badges-Turn We
rein Society, in costume and mourning apparel.
Eight colrored persons, with badges
Thirty-onc carriages of citizens
The procession moved along Stockton street
to Washington, thence down to Montgomery,
thence to Bush, and up Bush to the Lone
Mountain Cemetery The time occupied in
passing a point in Montgomery street was
35 minutes When the last portion of the
California streets, its front had reached the
corner of Dupont and Bush, distance of
about one mile. A large portion of the pro
cession moved four abreast, and in close or
der. Its extent would have been double what
it was but for the exciting scenes going on
elsewhere in the city, and alluded to in ar
other place.
All along the line Of march the streets pre-
sented perfect living mass Of people, who
had gathered to see the imposing aud extern
sve cortege.
The general superintendance Of the pre-
cession was entrusted to Mr.. John Sine, who
discharged the duties Of the position with
great credit to himself and the occasion.
The arrangement of the procession was well
conceived, and nothing occurred to discon-
cert the plans of Mr.. Sine
The ceremonies at the grave were those
usually performed by the Masonic Order, of
which the deceased was prominent and hon
ored member.
Not more than one-tenth part of the vast
assemblage at the church were able to gain
admission.
The services at the church were most sol
emn, impressive, eloquent and imposing.
The pew heretofore occupied by Mr.. King
and family was festooned with black drapery.
A sLANDER suit was disposed of at the
Court House yesterday morning after
three days trial, by the jury finding ver-
dict of sixpence for the plaintiff The suit
arose out of quarrel between preacher
and deacon in his church, in the course of
which the deacon said to the preacher, " If