New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-11-25
SOLDIERS FUNERAL IN BROOKLYN.

The burial Of two priysles Of the 18th Regiment
N. Y. 5. NJ, took place yesterday in Brooklyn with
solemn and appropriate ceremonies. Tie deceased
were James Seymour and Walter G.. Taylor, both
members Of Company II. in the regiment named.
They fell uLdeT attack Of rebel cavalry near
Falls Church, Va, on Monday last. Much interest
and patriotic sympathy was manifested by the peo-
pie Of Brooklyn on the occasion. The bodies lay in
the national drapey at the houses Of their friends
NO. "a Dutield street ano corner Of Columbia and
edswick streets respectively up to the hour Of The
funeral services, which began q; J O'Clock in Wash.
inglon street Methodist Episcopal Church. A fine
band of music. platoon OF the city police deiaeh-
ment If the 18th Regiment, under Capt Taome, the
Engineer COrIs and several disabled members Of
the regiment with which The deceased had been con-
nected together with a numerous body Of friends,
escorted the remains 10 the church. Inside and
eide were alike crowded with people, more than half
being ladies' In front Of the pulpit, where the cof-
Ems were deposited, row Of two dozen pail bearers
in military uniforms representing various orgsuiza-
tons at home and at the war, maintained standing
position while the ceremonies lasted.
Services opened with singing by the choir. The
Rev. T. s. DE Haas, Pastor OF the church, read the
Goth Psam, and the Rev. Mr.. Baylisr Pastor Of the
Warren street Mission Church, offered prayer
TIE Rev. j. s. Inskip, Chaplain Of the 18th Regi-
ment, then commenced his address. He alluded 10
the remarkable character Of the times when hosts Of
Young men were rushing forth from their homes, AZ
dearly loved by them az homes ever can be, 10 lay
down their lives for the maintenance OF hag be-
eyed 20 be the symbol Of ell that is worth perpetua.
ting in their country. The deoeased were attached
A Al. l.. Ia la h.
were noted, individually, for their energetic and pa
tut attention their dutes In seeking TO acquire the
nrt Of war The regiment took up its position near
Falls Church, Va, and company ii. occupied road
whittier il was thought probable the enemy would
approach il be should approach a. all. Suddenly
come 300 or iOo of The rebel cavalry dashed in among
the pickets Of the conn any with which the deceased
were associated. That company alone braved the
assault and Tepulsed the foe -Four hundred Seces-
sionsts fed from the stroke OF these men, who, in
making il, lost their lives; and is WIS rather an
ungracious inimaton Of the papers that because Of
the superior attacking force, our men made STAN
pede Thank God, they had never done that and
IL like case never would. With respect 10 the
religious character OF these young men, Mr. Inskip
assured his heAfers that the 18th Regiment Wa
made up of who truly believe in the righteous
ness Of fighting for good canse. Officers and men
co0perated with their chaplain IN the eDdeayor TO
create an interest in the minds Of the young
men regarding tier prospects and interests
BEYOND The grave. lie rtUlruJcrsu lDtbe young i1tI
a. constant attendants tue religious services OF
the regiment. At the seat of war they were not
confined 20 the forms and rituals that pertain u
church organization at home; tie church members
were those who came TO tho place Of prayer who
participated n such exercises the hOur might sug
gest. He apprebended that if the baggage Of these
yonng men were searched, hymn-booxs Bibles, or
other indicai0 Of communication with their Chap
lain would be found there. One of them, indeed
wrote home that the mort decided change had taken
place In his character And why shoald 1t not be 81
were they moi on u God-like errand! Certainly II
was more religious fight than 70 remin at rect ~
such q lnne ar thir. Give hin the chances OF a sol
dier az Tor immortal blessedness beyond the grave
rather than the hopes OF those who, with Affected
sauey are remaining at home lest the morals OF the
Young N an may be tainted lie had no doubt young
Tayior and Seymour found not only soldiers death
ON the battlefield, but soldier rest IN the betoI
world and il they were here to-day they would ehidt
our weeping, would urge us 10 he still more ener
getic 10 our holy endeavors; 10 the mother they
would cay, "Give your SOL TO his country's cause,
and TO the sister " Let tie prospective partner o.
your life 90 that he may first win laurels on the helc
of battle aud take Of the interests OF bis coun
Try" The cha plain happy To cay that Seymour
leaves sbroher TO revenge bis death. IL the deceased
could speak 10 Their companions, they would say
Soldiers, fight on struggle on he faithful TO yon
duty. to your God, ana 10 your country" They
would coDlurc them 10 remember that 70 die for oDo
country il most glorious indeed. Such thing wa
an honor in need Of no gliding; 1t was only 10 b
looked at and admired The relations Of these yount
uen, DO ssid, ugnt b happy thss the broseer' Id