The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-07-07
D. VA, WEDNESDAY, JULY Z. 1858

! yer stars and diamonds alternately. surroundin,
the Plate on the It'd, are thirteen silver stars de
noting the thirteen original States, the lid beins
literally covered with small stars aud around ths
edges are rows of stars and diamonds as on ths
sides The plate, which removed from the old
cofn and re-po'ished, IL Of solid silver, and bear
the following inscription: James Monroe, Of yir
ginla, died 4th of July, 1881, aged "a years"
The National Flag lay upon the coffin, together
WIN wreath OF white roses. which bad been
placed there by Mrs Parrish, (wife Of the Captain
of the Jamestown,l in Norfslk.
THE IMPATIENT CROWD
Meant time, the crowd on shore had besome yery
impatient, aud the Mayor was compelled to ad
dress them or the improPriety Of manifsstiug any
symptoms OF disorder on such an occasion. This
had the desired effect, and though the sun became
every moment more oppressive the people stood
aud endured 1t, conducted themselves with becom
lug iecorpm.
ARRIVAL OF TIE NEW YORK NATIONAL GUARD
| The steamer Glen Cove, with the New York
Seventh Regiment on board came in sight at 10
| minutes past 10, and despite the solematy Of the
occasion. the younger portion of the asseu, bled
throng gave vent to their feelings in cheer. As
the steamer approached the wharf her appearance
was really imposing The soldiers with their gilt.
terDg arms, we're paraded ready for debarka ION,
while the splendid band of the Seventh, stationed,
on the forward deck played solemn dirge.
The Virginia troop, were drawn up in line. fac
Ing the river, ready to receive the visitors, and
without unnecessary delay the Seventh left the
boat, aud passed on to the right of the line the
virginia military presenting arms as they marched
by.
1t Is impossible to describe the excited appear
ance OF the throng at this time. Expressions of
wonder aud admiration were heard ia every direc-
ton, and no more favorable impression could have
. Dsen created than that produced by the numerous
| aud splendid body of sodery who had come to DO
| nonor to the remains OF one of Vrginia's most il
iustrious sons The crowd OF spectators increased
| hQ hons tba xyE,
the decks of the vessels and the adjacent hill sides
| swarmed with living, moving mass Of human be
| lngs. such a spectacle we never looked unon in
| Richmond BEFORE and it may be long ere We wit
| ness sucn another scene OF excitement here.
| REMOVAL OF riE REMAINS.
| The hsarse, drawn by six white horses attspd.
ed by six negro grooms dressed in white, now pro-
ceeded to the steamer, and uuder the direction of
the pail bearers, received the remains. The troops
presented arms-fags were lowered-drums rolled
and trumpsts sounded; after which the Armory
Band played dirge, while the hearse proceeded
to its place in the line. Minute guns were fired
and bells toiled, continuing during the progress
of the procession to the Cemetary.
While the line WAS forming, a shower of rain
fell but being OF brief duration, was rather &C.
ceptable than otherwise; for it laid the dust and
cooled the atmosphere, two important consdera-
tions IN view OF the long and fatigung march to
=. be performed by the soldiery.
| THE PROCESSION.
| The procession moved at u O'clock in the fol-
| lowing order:
Chief Marshal, Capt Dimmock, and Mayor Mayo
IN an open barouche. attended by Marshsl's Aids
hessrs. Vim. III. Smith, Thos. N Ladd Chas A
| kose, James X. Lee, DR.. VIM P Palmer and Dr.
Jas b. McCsw, dressed in white, wearing black
sashes and mounted.
Henrico Troop, Col j. Lucius Davis-3O horse.
STAFF 119th Regiment Virginia Militia on horse
| back.
Young Guard Light Battalion, Col. Richardson
-64.
| Arnory Band--1O pieces
| First regiment Virginia Volunteers composed
| Of:
Virginia Rifles, Capt. A. Lybrock-85.
| Rocky Ridge Rifles. Capt. L. b. Ciopton-53.
MONTGOMERY Guard, Capt. p. L. Moore, tcolors
| eusbrouded iG crape)-4S
| National Guard, Capt. j. ii Johnson-31
| Junior Blues, Capt. Louis BossieuX-2l.
Richmond l. l. Blues, Capt. VIM. III. fry--2S.
| Richmond 0rays, Capt. Eilott-45
Public Guard, Lieut. Gay-46.
New York Seventh Regiments Band and staff
! IS pieces.
| Field Oticers Of the First Regiment of Virginia
! Volunteers, aud of the New York National Guard,
| mounted.
/ Seventh Regiment of New York, Col Duryee,
| eight companies, consisting of 5l6 men.
| Flag of the Seventh Regiment, heavily shroudcd
| ip Grape.
Open hearse drawn by six white horses, atte nd
cd by six grooms. The coffin visible to spec
| tstors as the procession passed.
| Pail Bearers, dressed in black with heavy black
scarfs aud batons: Messrs. VIM. III. Macfarland,
James Lyons, Vim. Ii. IIaxai, Joseph X. Ander-
sou George W. Randolph, Judge John A. Mere
dith, aud Col. ThOs. Ii Ellis, mounted detailed
Gnard of Honor from the New York National
| Guard marched each side of the hesrse.
Carriages containing the following gentlemen:
| Officiating Clergyman, Rev DIR. Chas. III. Read.
accompanied by Samuel l.. Gouverneur, of New
York.
Delegation of yirginians resident In New York.
| Committee Of New York Councils
Richmond Aldermen and Councilmen.
| officers of the Army aud Navy.
Heads of Departments in Capitol
Committee OF the State of Virginia for the remo-
| va of the remains.
His Excelency Gov. Wise aud Secretary of the
| Commonwealth. q. w. Munford ESQ attended by
the Governors staff. rs follows: Colonels ChastaD
White, Samuel I. Bayly, Joseph V. Scott, Thomas
peyton aud VIM. H. Richardson.
| citizen. in carriages and on horseback.
| The route of the procession lay directly up Main
street to Second, down Second to Cary, and thence
out to Hollywood All along the route u distance
| OF more than two miles, the sidewalks were lined
| With spectators; every balcony porch aud window
| overlooking the street-eveTy available spot on
the iine-was crowded with ladies, children and
| men. Un no previous occasion-not excepting
| even the I'D of February last-has such a vast
throng Of humanity been visible on Main street
There was. however, no cheering all paid due re-
spect to the soemuity Of the OCCASION The mu
ute guns continued firing: the bells in the vicinity
| OF the route were tolied, aud answered by pesls
| from others in the distance; business seemed uni
| versaIly suspended vehicles were drawn aside into
the cross streets, and the attention of the entire
| community concentrated on the imposing pageant
| III honor OF the memory of the i!lnstrIous man
whose bones we're now on the way to their earthly
resting place.
| The troops marched with reversed arms. and the
| bands played music appropriate TO the occasion.
| On arriving at Hollywood Cemetery, the process
| sion halted, while those in carriages and on horse
back aighted, and at l O'Clock, P. d., the line
passed through the main entrance iuto the beauti-
| fai resting place Of she dead.
CEREMONIES AT THE GRAVE.
| The grave OF Monroe is located in the South
west corner of Hollywood, eminence com
| nauding magnificent view of the city, the river
| aud the envirOns A commodious platform had
| been erected there for the accommodation OF tia
| speakers and guests. The grave is five feet iu
depth, set III cement, and 30 arranged as to give
| secure foundation to the proposed monument
| After the line formed around the grave, the
| coffin removed from he hearse and taken there
| to; aud when the remains were | wered into the
grave, the troops presented arms aud the Band Of
| the Seventh Regiment played dirge This por-
| zion Of the ceremony being over Governor MISE
| appeared on the front of the platform and spoke
| ~ follows:
GOV. wIsE's ADDRESS.
Cousti'.yrnen and Fsltoie Cftizsis:
The isnerai Assembly of the Commonwealth has
| ,rdered tnat he remains of James Monroe one OF
he most honored ad best beloved of her sJns shall
under he dir. and at the OF the GOV
| { Fio removed the puf9 ing Stcuhu
ln ,he eiy Of New York, TO The cemetery at the city
| OF hichrnond" 1he remains renewed the cen
stsph Is open. and we are here assem- i.d to inter
them In their last resting place, w becoming Ger
| rmoLses
la view Of the speaking precept and example OF
| rn. long life of usefulness distng shed publ
| ees and patriotic devotion once tempted IN the
boiy W hich these are the remains. am not per
| mittea to be siieut.
| No better instance of an American man of the
| 'eople. or of n tTue American hspubiican can be
cited than that OF James Monroe Ills les der. his
| oetter, mis- master the father whose status
mouDts The ply nth Of yonder monument, bat W ASA
inston was unrivalled and stands alone among meo
upon earth. The Patron of Monroe lies at noatcel
To- hie couipeer and equal at Montphelia and no ti
of Pa and Protsases in our pas. history can ap
preach the group OF feis son. h alison and Monro-
iG political philosophy in constitutional love, and
| in patriotic action combined. washingson stands