The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-11-08
: ROBERT NJ. RIGD0N,
: DIED Nov. 5, 1858.
&. Aged 81 wears,

" d,
Aged 81 years.
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The entire in which the remains laying, to-
gcther with everything it contained, was slrowded in
white.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev James
Robertson of Cumberland, Md His discourse found
ed upon portion of the lh chapter Of St John relative
to the reSurecon of Lazarus" He alluded during his
remarks in a very touching manner to the violent and
death of the deceased and also spoke feengy
Of the bereaved widow invoking for her her Heavenly
Fathers consolng and blessing This he cited as
another evidence of the uncertainty of life and earnestly
urged upon his hearers to regard it as another solemn
warning to be prepared to meet their God lie also ex-
pressed his deep regret the existing violence and out
awry which degraded the previous fair character of
this city.
The Rev Thomas B. Sergeant, formerly of the Straw
bridge NJ. E. church of this city then offered up very
impressive invocation to the Throne of Grace" He
asked the forgiveness of cur Heavenly Father for the in
human murderers OF the deceased lie also spoke IN
touching tones of his untimely death He prayed that
strength might be given to his poor heart broken widow
bear up against the terrible death of her husband and
invoked the blessing of the Redeemer upon city.
The relatives and friends then proceeded down stairs to
take last look at the corpse before its removal from the
house As the stricken widow gazed upon the
mains of him whom she had loved and honored and of
whom she had been untimely and cruelty bereft, it
seemed though the very fountains of her soul had burst
and overowed with the tears of grief while her shreks
of agony she thus gazed upon his face for the last
time, the responsive tears of
row and pity to start from the eyes of all who were in the
room
After those present had looked their last upon the
corpse the coffin closed and taken in charge by eight
the officers of the district, who acted pail
bearers and who carried 1T to the hCarSe.
During the time that the coffin being removed the
crowd outside gathered around it such extent that
it found to be almost impossible for the pail
to reach the hearse the remaining officers who were IN at
tendance being compelled to open a way by force
The funeral cortege then moved off in the following
order the bell of the Western station house being toed
it passed down Baltimore street
Carriage containing the officiating cergymen-the Rev
James Robertson Rev Thomas B. Sergeant, and Rev
Thomas Freeman.
Hearse drawn by two white horses, containing the
coffin Eight police officers in uniform, acting as pail
bearers.
Carriages containing the family, relatives and friends
of the deceased.
Here followed long line of the private carriages Of
citizens containing their families among which was that
of Marshal Herring
His Honor Mayor Swami supported by Solomon Hillen,
Jr. ESQ., and John T. Ford ESQ., President Of the First
Branch of the City Council. on foot.
Members elect and exmembers of the City Council and
other officers of the Municipal Government four abreast
Deputy Marshal of Police, Stephen Manly, mounted
Six Captains of the City Police, in uniform, mounted.
Here followed about two hundred police officers in uni
form, portion from each district, four abreast
Citizens four abreast, of whom there was an immense
number
Charles to Bidde, along Bidde to the Belvdere
road, thence to Greenmount Cemetery.
On arriving at the Cemetery the procession in the order
stated passed through the gate and proceeded to the
Mausoeum where for the present the body deposited
When the hearse reached the vault the collin was re-
moved by the pail bearers, and carried to the entrance
The widow and relatives of the deceased then ap'
preached and took positions around the con when the
Rev. Mr. Robertson delivered impressive and touch
ing discourse from the text Man who is born of woman
of days and full of trouble The Reverend gen
teman said that the words Of the Bible were most app
cable this solemn occasion We now ssembed, he
said perform the last sad rites the remains of our
departed brother the strong cut down in the prime
Of life ushered into the presence of his Creator without
moments warning, by the ruthless hand OF the assassin
He exhorted all those within the sound of his voice to be
prepared their maker for 1--WE know not when the
Son of Man cometh He spoke condolingy OF the stu
of the widow, and entreated her to come to the
Saviour from whom she would receive that peace Whch
the world cannot give.
The remarks Reverned gentleman listened to
with PROFOUND silence and T that large assembly scarce
ly fearless eye could be seen.
A prayer then offered by the Rev. Mr.. Freeman
who mpored mercy upon all who were there c3ngrega
ted particularly upon the bereaved widow and other ea
tives of the deceased asked blessing upon the Mayor
the Magistrates and all other Municipal officers hoped by
Gods blessing that they would be able to stop the TIDE
of immortality and vice which now running almost
unchecked through our beloved city and prayed that
the witnessed here to-day might never be Oehed
again.
After the conclusion of the prayer the Benedction was
pronounced by Rev Mr. Robertson and the remains
were deposited in the vault.
INDICTMENT THE MURDERERs
On Saturday morning last Mayor Swami dispatched his
officers in search of the witnesses, who at once sent
before the Grand Jury which body was in seseon at the
time and they indicted both Marion Cropps and Peter
Corrie for the crime of murder IN the first degree!
ACTION OF OUR CITIZENS.
On Saturday morning last upon the assembling of the
Corn and Flour Exchange, Jno S. Williams, Esq, the
President called the attention of the members to the fol-
lowing paper:
We, the undersigned citizens of Baltimore agree to
pay the amount opposite names to the families of the
two police officers, Rgdon and Benton recently assassi
mated in the performance of their duty
In submitting this paper the President appealed the
members 10 forward and subscribe literally in aid of
the families of these two victims of outlawrv who had
each suffered assassination, the result and penalty of
faithful discharge of their duty Of the
peace Owing the inclemency Of the weather, the
attendance merchants limited, but the berality
of those present be estimated from the fact that in the
space of two hours $3.50 subscribed which amount
increased to $500 during the day The subscrp
ton paper will be again submitted the Exchange this
morning in order that those absent Saturday may have
an opportunity to join in this most commendabe move
ment. At the same time similar paper prepared at
the office of TIE DAILY EXCHANGE, and the amount of
S26S. rs subscribed TO this fund.
The amount $40 also subscribed at the counter Of
the american office; while subscription paper also
opened there and the amount Of $50 subscribed thereto
fer the purpose of procuring suitable testimonial to be
presented to officer Cook for fearless and faithful con
duct In this connection, we would also state that,
Saturday afternoon last several gentlemen proceeded
the residence of this officer and rendered him
containing the amount of $3.50, testimonial of their
appreciation of his noble conduct in the of Core
He however, politely though positively declined their
generous offer stating that would thus be made to ap
pear that he active in his duties only the hope of
receiving extra rewards that he did nothing than
his duty and all the reward he desired receive the
proper credit for doing. The gentlemen making this
tender subsequently called at officer Cooks house during
his absence and rendered the purse to his wife but she
also declined to receive it. stating that she could
cept what her husband had previously declined.
INCIDENTS.
of the accused entered the house of Rgdon with
those who had been attracted by the firing and going up
go Jack Ketch for the id s-n of b-h who done this
deed" and turning officer Stnchcomb he said rig
was good fellow. He has often loaned a quarter |
when was hard up His conduct here was such as to
convey impression that far from being the murderer
he shared in the Indignation that felt and expressed
by the Mortified spectators 1t supposed that when off
Cook started in pursuit of Corrie Crops came out of
the alley and joining with the crowd entered the house
When arrested in Holiday street. he asked McComas
what charge they had against him. and there being no re-
ply made he asked he arrested for killing Robert
Rigdon when the officer told him that the charge
against him.
The deceased had several times during the trial of
Gambr observed to his wife that he feared he would be
on account of his testimony in this and
also said that he had only his duty he would have
to abide the consequences When he returned home on the
evening Of the murder after the close of the trial he
stated to his wife that the verdict of the jury was an
dorsement of the truth of his testimony against the
of manufactured evidence that had produced to dis
credit him. and that he was glad that his life had been
spared until he thus vindicated WI
Whilst Corre confined in the poliee station nr,h
to shoot him, saying, II have got to die ANYHOW DO @
Gods sake KLINE, and put out of my misery there
no one here who will blow my brains out? He also ap