Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-06-10
We quote from the Tribune ;

We quote from the Tribune:
Probably net less than Thirty thousand
people shared in or were silent spectators Of
this most imposing testimonial. As the pro-
cession drew near Cottage Grove 1t passed
through dense mass Of spectators, as 1t bad
moved the entire distance, between close
living walls of gazers on the sad pageant
The Grove was filed in every direction
Many trees bore their full burden Of the
more adventurous; all the fences and build
inss along the route were covered with
lockers on.
The line of march at the lower end Of the
6ne growth of trees known as Cottage
Grove proper, turned directly eastward TO the
Lake shore, where to the north OF the road,
and Immediately overlooking the lake, is
tract of level tart clear Of trees and some
acres in extent the highest part Of the
grounds, and the choicest portion of noble
tract OF fifteen acres, wedding day gilt 10
Mrs. Douglas from her husband, fondly prom
ised by the pair as the site Of their future
home.
Herea grave was dug, and awaiting its
tenant, when we visited the ground & little
in advance of the procession. For the en-.
tire morning, Guard OF Honor composed of
the Students OF the Chicago University, an
institution the recipient OF munihcent tavOrs
from Mr.. Dougl s, had been pacing to and
fro, in sentinel duty keeping the area free
from the crowd. The long cortege entered
the grounds throurh an arehway, draped with
mourning symbols.
Everything was done IN the finest order.
The military took up their position in hol-
low square, within which drew up about the
grave the funeral coriege. Mrs. Douglas did
not leave her carriage, but the Two sons sto0d
with bowed heads tearfnlly looking on while
the bearers removed the burial casket from
the car to a large enclosed case, which iself
has since been arched over with brickwork
and simple mound of earth heaped over all,
awaiting the more permanent markingHoi the
spot, by a permanent and adequate testimoni-
al 10 the services and fame OF the sleeper be-
! Meath.
There wre no funeral services or religious
rite. The distinguished Catholic Clergyman
who took part was present only to pronounce
an eulogy over one with whom in life he mad
a close and cherished friendship, whose fame
and name was dear to him. The Bishop was
in only half canonical attire. Those of
LIS WV JtAAiCA AAtA hOAC II pam
| suits as reverent spectators. Deceased dying
without the pale OF their chur,h, she has no
service or rites for such burial. The eulogy
and funeral Grafton was eloquent and tender,
hut the differences were those cf friend only
that friend clergyman, but by the rules OF
his church held back from professional offices
on the occasion.
Just at this time, by one of those sudden
meteorological changes incident to Ike lake
region, cold grey mist came sweeping over
/ the blue waters, late dancing and sparkling
in the sun. The chilly, Heecy fol6s came
like pail, investing and involving the face of
nature. Never was change more sudden, or
impressive, as the vast multitude, standing
with barred heads about the open grave, yield
ed to its influence. The silence was deep
well-nigh painful to the ear-amid that hush
ed throng, drinking in afresh and solemn les
son of mans mortality, the gloom of the
grave and Natures dread of death.
Thus while with bowed heads the assem-
b ed multitude stood in that solemn grey mist,
Rev. Bishop Duggan advanced to the verge
of the grave and pronounced the funeral ora
! ton.