Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-08-07
Removal af the Remains sF Ry.Pgesidsnt
MunrOe

a lhls morning IN tue presence 0i the Virgins
committee, Mr., Monroe. a nephew of the d.
ceased, and others, The collin, which was il
an excellent state OF preservation. was Ihel
taken 10 the church OF the Ascension.
During The day the flags on the public bull
dings and shipping were displayed minuI,
guns weTc fired from 2 p, M, until sunset, anc
the bells were tollng during the same period
The procession passed down Broadway al
halGpast four the Slh regiment Of NalionN
Gmys and company Of the list regiment ae
i,ngas an escort. The procession was quar-
denscly crowded. The City Hall was reach
ed at half.pasi FIVE, where the remains aIe ia
lny in state until Tomorrow afternoon. when
tile 9TH regiment will mke charge and puI
them on board for Richmond.
Nav York. July 3.-Ihe remains OF cx.
President Monroe were this forenoon taken
from the City Hall, and, escorted BY the 9Th
rcgimcnt, reached the steamship jamestown
about noon. They were then formally dcliv.
cred over to the Virginia committee by Hon.
Cochrane in an eloquent speech.
O.'Jennngs Wise, Esq, made lelicitous
response rendering the sincere and earnest
gratitude of the people of Virginia, for the
honor done by New York to the remains of
Virgnia's distinguished son. He could not,
he said, abstain from some reference to the
examples and memories of james Monroe
This was no mere pageant. 1t was Il political
'olemnty, necessary upon occasions 20 pre-
serve the virtue and patriotism Of the Repub.
lie.
Mr.. Monroe had set great examples OF true
patriotism and ntegrity-and of sci-deny.
ing patriotism. The Seventh regiment had
assembled TO do hoaor TO fellow-soldcr ol
New York; for James Monroe first drew his
sword in defence Of his country's liberty at
Harlem Heights and on White Plains.
Ilc reviewed the political career Of Mr..
Monroe. His greatest, his gravest error-an
error of judgment oniv-was, in the orators
opinion, his opposition to the federal cons'itu-
ton. This would have been politically fatal
to ordinary men, but Mr.. Monroe had too
strong hold upon the affection, and conf
dcncc oil his country. He was among the few
who could rise above the reproach of poverty,
although in the multiplicity of his public cares
he had no time to care for his own future and
he therefore retired from office in depressed
circumstances. Yet his dignity Of character
rose above adverse circumstances, and COM
manded the resp& and esteem of all.
In conclusion, sAiie alluded 10 TIE long delay
,i Virginia to reclaim the remains Of her dis
inguished son a!Iributing it to the partisan
strifes at the time of his deceasc 1t had been
thought best to wait until all poilical animosi-
lies had been forgotten.
After the ceremonies were concluded the
,o1in was placed under guard in the forward
lccI saloon, which had been properly fitted
ip for the occasion.
Both boats departed at three o'clock, under
autes from all the forts in the harbor, the |
Cunard steamers and from the various YES
es and points along the shore.
RloIMoNp, July 5.---Thc jamestown, with
he remains of the late President Monroe, and
he Virginia and New York committees, ar
'ivcd at $50 this morning. An immense
gathering, including the Richmond military,
he governor and mayor, were on the wharves.
The governor, mayor, and others went on
,oard and were introduced to their guests.
The National Guard arrived at 1870 on
he steamer Glen Cove, which went down the
liver about 100 miles for them-thc Ericsson
having got aground. They were received BY
Colonel George Nj. Mumford in an eloquent
,eech, to which Col Duryee replied in fe
itous manner
The remains were then taken from the
jamestown by the pall-bearers and placed in
IN open hearse drawn dy six white horses.
The bands played dirge, and the process
lion moved at half-past eleven, forming
magnificent pageant. All the flags in the city
md shipping were lowered to half-lnast. Ma
~ of the buildings were draped in mourning.
Minute guns were fired, and all the bells toll
d during the march. A shower of rain laid
he dust, and the atmosphere was less oppres-
i've. The streets were thronged with people.
AT one o'clock the procession arrived at Hol- |
ywood cemetery The military formed a cir
ie around the grave. The bands played a
olemn dirge. Governor Wise then delivered
IN address, giving sketch Of the services Of
he illustrious deceased, and of the crcum-
stances which led to the removal of his re-
mains. He also paid a high compliment to
New York patriotism, and made an eloquent
appeal in behalf of the Union.
PRAYER was then offered by Rev. DR.. Reid,
,f the Presbyterian church, and the coffin was
consigned to the grave amid the roar OF cam
non.
After the closing OF the ceremonies, the
National Guards were escorted TO the spacious
lining hall, where the remainder Of the after
noon was spent in so:ial intercourse with the
Richmond military. Speeches were made by
Hon. John Cochrane, Governor Wise, Colo
nels Duryee and Lyons, and Others
The conduct OF the New York military
their dis s-ipline and eportment-elicited un-
bounded praise.
TAKING SHOWER BATH.--Doctor-We
how did your wife manage her shower bath,
deacon? m
Deacon-Shc had real good luck. Nine
Moody told her how she managed. She said
she had large oiled silk cap, with cape to
it, like fireman's, that came all over her
shoulders, and
Doctor-She's fool Tor her pains; that's
not the way. Is
Deacon-So my wife thought--
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