The Trinity journal., 1856-05-31
Funeral of James King of VIM.
The Execution of Casey and Cora
by the Vigilance Committee
TIL E DAY


of the mail steamer at an early hour, bring
ing the news of the horrible casualty on the
Panama Railroad, added another to the al
ready extended list Of heart-rendlng occur
rences which have been narrowing up the
minds Of this community for the last ten
days. The day was pleasant so far as ma
ture could contribute to its loveliness, but
the scenes in our midst were of o solemn and
mournful character.
THE FUNERAL.
The funeral ceremonies over the remains
of the late James King Of VIM. were duly
performed according to previous announce
ment, and were of a grand and imposing
character. 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, on this oc-
casion, and the most extensive preparations
were made by all classes OF our citizens to
do honor to the worth of the departed. All
the Societies Associations and Orders, as
well as all classes Of persons were represent
ed in the extended procession, and followed
the remains to the last silent resting place.
CEREMONIES AT CHURCH.
Long before the hour fixed for the cere-
monies at the church, Stockton street was
literally thronged by men, women and chill
dren, almost blocking up the street, from
Washington to California street. The
houses on either side were also appropriated
to the use Of spectators and every available
space that would accommodate an auditor
was appropriated At IL o'clock, the body
was, borne from the residence Of the afflicted
family, attended by the Masonic fraternity
and the mourning friends, to the Unitarian
church, which was already filled to overflow
ing by those who had sought an early Op-
portunity to get seat therein. Not more
than one-tenth part Of the vast assemblage
were able to gain admission to the church.
When the audience were seated, the solemn
services were commenced with chaunt by
the choir, after which the Rev. Mr. Cutler,
pastor Of the church, made most soul-touch-
ing and feeling address.
Rev. Mr.. Taylor read from the Scriptures
several appropriate selections and comment
ed thereon; after which Rev. Mr.. Lacy Of
the First Congregational Church, delivered
a very feeling and eloquent address, in which
he gave the particulars of several interviews
with the deceased since his illness, and as
sured his hearers that Mr. King died fully
resigned to his Maker, and in the enjoyment
of faith in his Savior, and hopes Of eternal
life. The speaker said that much Of his
time was spent in prayer during his shrer-
ing.
Mr. Cutler offered the closing prayer,
which was followed by hymn and the bene-
diction, when the assemblage was dismissed.
The church was profusely hung with en-
blems of deep mourning.
THE PROCESSION.
AT the conclusion Of the Church services,
the most imposing procession we have ever
witnessed in California, was formed, and fol-
lowed the remuins to Lone Mountain Gene
terry. We cannot devote as much space to
its notice to-day as we desire, in consequence
of the great press upon our columns. The
following order was observed in the line:
/. The Masonic Fraternity, in regalia, with the
Royal Arch Chapter
z. The Officiating. Clergymen, in carriage.
3. Drs. Gray and Hammond, attending physic-
ans to the late Mr.. King
4. The nearsc, drawn by four white horses
richly caparisoned and draped in mourning to-
kens, and attended by the following pall-bearors.
with heayy white scarls appropriately trimmed
with Grape:
Major J. r. Snyder, Hon. f. Soulc,
S. Hensey, Lieut. s. Maynard,
H. S. Love, b. Richardson, Esq,
Hon. S. d. Cregh j. NJ. Crane, Esq,
G. w, Baker, f. Macondray, Esq,
7. o. Larkin, VIM. Harper, Esq,
John Walton, John Parrott Esq.
8, Ten coaches containing the relatives and
mourning friends of the deceased.
q. Attaches of the Evening Bulletin, on foot
z. California Pioneers, with regalia and mourn
ing badges, and numbering about one hundred
men,
8. Members of the Press of the city and from
abroad
8. Sacramento Guards in full uniform. This
beautiful Company, who had taken so much pains
to pay their respect to the ilusirons dead, were
the observed of all observers. They mustered
thirty-four men, and were commanded by Capt
l.. l., Baker, assisted by Lieuts. II. w. Wilcox, J.
Arnold, and John Howard.
10. San Francisco Fire Department in citizens
dress, with banners and trumpets, enshrined in
mourning tokens.
IL. San Francisco Minstrels, with band and
muffied instruments
IL. Boys of St. Mary's Library Associations
13. The Draymen Of the City on horseback, and
numbering three hundred and twenty men.
IA. Association of Stevedores, marshalled by
Commodore Allen, aided by Capt. McMchae,
and numbering 142 men,
IS. Three German Benevolent Societies, with
badges
l6. Turn yerein Society, in costume and mourn
ing apparel.
II. Eight colored persons with badges.
ID Thirty-one carriages, of citizens
The procession moved along Stockton
street to Washington, thence down to Mont
gomery, thence to Bush and up Bush to the
Lone Mountain Cemetery. The time occu-
pied in passing apoint while in Montgomery
street, was thirty-fve minutes. When the
last portion of the procession left the corner
of Stockton and California streets, its front
had reached the corner Of Dupont and Bush,
q distance of about one mile. A large por-
tlon of the procession moved four abreast,
and in close order. Its extent would have
been double but for the exciting scenes going
on elsewhere in the city, and alluded to in