Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-07-10
Removal of the Remains of President

New York. july 3-The remains of President Mon
roe, escorted BY the Seventh Regiment, reached the
steamer jamestown about noon, and we're formally
delivered over to he Virginia committee. The Ma
tional Guard embarked on board the Ericsson at IL
o'clock. Both boats sail ct o'clock if the seather
is propitous
On arrival at the steamer, Hon. John Cochrane
formally delivered the remains to the Virginia COM
mittee in eloquent speech, to which Mr.. Jennings
Wise made felicitOus response rendering the SIN
cere and earnest gratitude of the people of Virginia
for the honor done by New York to her distinguish
ed son. He could not, he said, abstain from some
reference to the examples aud memories of James
Monroe This mere pageant; 1t was po-
ltical sOlemnity necessary upon such occasions to
preserve the virtue and patriotism Of the republic.
Mr.. Monroe had set great examples Of true patriot
ISM integrity, and of self denying patriotism. The
Seventh Regiment has assembled to do honor TO
felloW-sodier of New York, fer Monroe first drew
his sword in defense of his cOuntrys liberty at
Harlem Heights and White Plains. He reviewed
the political career of Mr.. Monroe. His greatest
error, of judgement only, was, in the ora
tors opinion, his opposition to the Federal COnsti
tuition. This would have been politically fatal to
ordinary men, but Monroe hsdtOo strong hold upon
the affections and confidence of his country. Mon
roe was among the few whOo riseabOve reprOach
and poverty, although in the multiplicity of his public
cares he had no time TO for his future and
therefore retiredfrom Office in depressed circumstsn-
ces.
RICHMOND, July 5.-The remains of President
Monroe arrived at half past eight o'clock this
ing, attracting immense thrOng of spec stors to
the wharf The military drawn up on the
wharf, and Gov. Wise, in company with the Mayor
of the city, vent on board the steamer jamestown
and were introduced to the guests. The regiment
of the New York National Guards arrived about
half past ten o'clock in the steamer GlencoTe, which
went over 100 miles down the river to the steamer
Ericsson, that vessel having got aground.
The military were received in a speech by Geo.
milford, which was responded to by Col Durefer.
The remains we're taken from the jamestown by the
pail bearers ami placed in open hearse, drawnby
six white horses. At liz o'clock the procession
moved to the solemn tones Of the dirges played by
the military bands, while the bells of the city were
toled and minute guns fred during the entire march.
Flags displayed at half mast, and many houses
were drsped in mourning. A shower of rain having
fallen the atmosphere was less oppressive and the
march comfortable to the military. The streets
along the line of march were thronged with specta-
tors. The procession reached Hollywood Cemetery
at o'clock. The military forming circle around
the grave, grand drge performed.
Gov. Wise delivered an address giving a sketch of
the life and services of President Monroe and the
circumstances which led to the removal of his re-
mains from New York. He paid high compliment
to the patriotism Of the city of New York. evidenced
by the attendance of the National Guards. He
concluded with an eloquent appeal in behalf of the
union Of the States. After prayer by the Rev. Dr.
Reed, ofthe Presbyterian Church, the remains were
consigned to the grave amid the firing of cannon.
The ceremonies having closed, the National Guards
were escorted TO dinner, where the afternoon was
socially spent with the Richmond military Speech
es we're made by Mr.. COchrsne, Gov. Wise, Col.
Duryee, and others. The gallant bearing of the
National Guards is the subject of universal praise
"CoULD'KT AFFORD IT Some months since. on
the corner of Nassau and Spruce streets a beggsr
had taken his stand, and day after day asked aims
of all who passed A gentleman who was engaged
in experimenting the construction Of anew build
ing thought the beggar looked like an able bodied
man, and went over and asked him il he would not
like to work, and offered him a dollar day. To
his surprise the beggsr replied 81 couldn't afford
to work for that price" "a Why motif" was the an
swer. "Beosuse, l average dollar and half a
day here, begging, and l can't afford TO lose the
half dollar" He soon after moved from that stand
This is a specimen of street beggars. They can't