The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-14
The NIcNInnus Obseauies.

MEETING OF TIE COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS AND
ARRIVAL OF THE REMAINS OF THE IRISH EXILE IN
NEW YORK, ETC., ETC.
The committee appointed to make preparations for the
reception of the body of the Irish patriot Terence Bel
low NcManus-one OF the brightest in the glorious
constellation Of 4Smet at halfp past O'Clock in the
Office Of John O. Mahony, ESQ.,, No Centre street, to
complete the programme for the reception Of the remains
Of the distinguished dead. Mr. John O. Mahony occu-
pied the chair and Mr. Sanford acted as Secretary.
The Committee Badges to be worn during the obse
ques in this CITY, reported the following neat and appro
pirate device, which agreed on unanimously
The badge is to be composed of 1ne white silk,
six inches long and half an inch in breadth,
with the likeness of McManus at the top and
the harp surrounded by s'grecn immortal shamrocks"
beneath On the badge is to be inscribed the following
eloquent tribute TO the worth of tho DECEASED
The tear that We she'd.
Though in secret IL rolls,
Shall long keep his memory
Green in our souls.
Mr. HART stated that he thought private vault could
be secured in st. Parick's cathedral, which would be
much better than having tho remains deposited in Cava
ry Cemetery. This was referred to the Committee on
Colonel Michael Dohcny added to the list OF Secre-
taries and Judge Connolly Messrs. Phean and cGrah,
were added to the committee entertaining the delega
ton from California, accompanying the remains.
On motion of Judge CONNOLLY, it was resolved that these
VINO wisned 20 accomany 'nr remains 10 h cona
ed to meet at pier No. North river ON the arrival OF the
California steamer.
ARRIVAL OF THE REMAINS.
Tho steamer Champion, from San Francisco reached
pier No. North river at Ave O'Clock in the afternoon,
having on board tina remains of the gallant patriotic
and unlinchng Terence Below McManus, who left his
country the nstgaton Of British tyranny and pined
away his existence in San Professionalism martyr at
the shrine of Ireand's rights and Englands pcrHdy
During his living days in California McAlanus was
thinking of Ireland, and her rights and wrongs,
while the city Of San Francisco siumbcred. Night
and day. hour and minute this noble subject
occupied his brilliant mind, until at length
the intensity Of thoughts which came crowding him
overpowcred his frame and he sunk into the gravcnot
however, "unhonored and unwept."
As soon rs tho Champion got alongside the pier the
Committee Of Reception boarded her for the purpose of
receiving the remains in fitting manner The delegation
accompanying the remains consisted Of Captain Michael G.
Smith and Mr.. jeremiah kavanaghboth prominent Irish
American etzcns OF San were selected by
the people Of California and Utah Territory the most ht
mon to fllAl such an Office.
Mr.. W. L. Cole welcomed the above named gentlemen
to New York in short and appropriate speech which
Captain Smith responded in an equally apprate manner
Twelve OF the Phoenix Brigade, atred in blue jackets
trimmed with green green vests red trowsers and red
fez with green tassc,s then placed guard
the body, which will not be removed until Sunday.
The body Of McNianus Is enclosed in pine box inch
thck which is placed on the deck between the foremost
| and wheel house.
The Committee on The obssqSies viii meet at ten O'Clock
range about the procession Oh Sunday &c.
| GENERAL ORDER NO. l.
| HEADQUARTERS SIXTY NINTH REGIMENT
| NEW YORK, Sept. IL, 1851. I
The commandments Of companies Of this regiment will
each detail ten men, in full fatigue uniform, armed
equipped from their respective commands, to form the
guard Of honor 10 the remains OF the late Terence
Beew Mcanus. The officers Of this regiment will also
! appear in full fatigue, with side Notice will be
given IF time and place in all the daily papers OF the
arrival OF the remains. Company X, who formed por
ton q this regiment while in tho service Of the United
States, are requested to join the Sxty-ninth in doing
| honor 10 the memory Of thcr gallant and patriotic
! countryman BY order Of
| Lieutenant Colonel ROBERT NUGENT,
| Commanding Sixty ninth regiment.
JoHy McKsoN, Adjutant.