The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-07-14
Removal fthe remains of President Monroe
10 Virginia.

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10 Iirginia.
New York, July 8.
The remains Of President Monroe were to-
day escorted BY the Seventh Regiment 10 the
steamer jamestown, and formally delivered
there about noon TO the Virginia committee.
The National Guard embarked on board the
steamer Ericsson at Ii o'clock, and both
boats sailed at three o'clock. On the arrival
of the remains at the steamer, John Cochrane
formally delivered the remains to the Virginia
committee in an eloquent speech, to which
O. Jennings Wise made felicitous response.
rendering the sincere and earnest gratitude Of
the people Of Virginia for the honor by New
York to her distinguished son. He could not,
he said, abstain from some reference to the
examples and memories Of Jas. Monroe. This
was not mere pageant. u was political
solemnity upon occasions to preserve the yir-
ture and patriotism OF the Republic. Mr..
Monroe had set great examples Of true pa
triotism and integrity, and Of self-denying
patriotism.
The Seventh Regiment had assembled to do
honor to . fellow soldier Of New York. For
Monroe FIRST drew the sword in defence Of his
country's liberty at Harlem Heights and
White Plains.
lie reviewed the political career Of Mr..
Monroe. His gratest error, and error of iu,lg.
ment only, was, in the orators opinion, his
opposition to the Federal Constitution. This
would have been politically fatal to ordinary
men, but Mr.. Monroe had too strong hold
upon the affections and confidence Of his
country. lie was among the few who could
rise above the reproach Of party. Although
in the multiplicity Of his pupic cares he had
no time to care Tor his own future and there.
fore retired from office in depressed circum-
stances, yet the dignity Of bis character rose
above adverse circumstances, ant commanded
the respect and esteem Of all.
In conclusion he alluded to the long delay
Of Virginia to reclaim the remans Of her dis
tinguished son, attributing il to partizan
strife since the time Of his decease. Ii had
been thought best to wait until all political
aniinosities had been forgotten.
The remains having been placed under
guard on the forward deck saloon, which had
been properly fitted up for The occasion, both
boats departed under salutes from all the forts
on HE harbor. from the Cunard steamers and
from various vessels along the shore.
mains Of President Monroe. arrived at Nor
folk on Sunday evening. and passed up the
river. The steamer Ericsson also passed w.
The Mayor Of Norfolk went on beard the
jamestown when she arrived, and delivered
an address. which was replied to by Mr.,
Cochran. There was an immense crowd up
on the wharyes. Minute guns were fired
and flags placed at hall, mast as soon as the
steamers appeared IN sight.
The jamestown, with the remains Of the
late President Monroe and the Virginia and
New York commuters. arrived at Richmond
at half past eight on Monday morning. An
immense gathering. including the Richmond
military, the Governor, and Mayor, we're o.
re wharyes. The Governor, Mayor. ant
Others vent on OOdta anu -sse tuuJupNst =
their guests. The National Guard arrived a
half past ten, on the steamer Glen Cove
which went down. the river about one hundre'
miles Zoe them, the Ericsson having 60
aground. They were received by Colone
George NJ. Muniord. N an eloquent speech
TO which Colonel Duryea replied in iellcit
Gus manner. The remains were then takeI
from the jamestown by the pall-bearers. am
placed in an open hearse drawn BY SIX whit
horses. The bands played dirge. and III
procession moved at hall past eleven. forminI
magnificent pageant. All The fags in th
cts and shipping were lowered to halt.masi
Many Of the buildings were dfsped IN mourn
ing. Minute gnns were fired, and all III
bells tolled during tie march. A shower q
rain laid the dust, and the atmosphere wa
less oppressive. The streets we're thronge
with people.
AT one o'clock The procession arrived !
Hollywood cemetery. The military iorme
. circle around tie grave. The bands playe
solemn dlrge. Governor Wise then de
lisered an address. giving sketch Of the Sc
vices Of The illustfiuus deceased, and Of q
circumstances which led 10 the removal Of D
remains. He also paid high compliment
New York patriotism. and made an eloguer
appeal IN behalf Df the Union. Prayer W
then offered by Rev. Dr.. Reid, Of the Prcsb!
tcrian Church and the colin was consigne
10 the grave amid the roar of cannon. Att
The closing of The ceremonies, the Nations
Guards were escorted 10 the spacious dinlr
hall, where the remainder Of the atternod
was spent in social intercourse with the Ric
mond military. Speeches were made by to-
John Cochranc, Governor Wise, Colone
Duryea and Lyons, and others. The condu
IL the New York miliiary-their discipliI
and Observation-Disclosures unboundcd praise
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FRoM-uTAH
ST. Louis, July GA despatch from !
Joseph dated the cath ultimo, by the Unit
States Express to Boonyille, SAYS: /" The a
Lake mail arrived here to-day bringing dat
from salt Lake City 10 The 18th ult. Gcner
Johnston was to start for Che City on the 2
with 1000 men In columns. The army "
enter the valley via Soda Springs on Be