The national Republican., 1861-05-27
LOCA L EW
OBSEQUIES OF THE LAMENTED COL.
ELLSWORTH

ELLSWORTH.
About seven o'clock on Saturday morning, the |
body Of the late Col. Z. Elmor Ellsworth was
placed in magnificent pannelled rosewood cof
fn, with glass top, and, covered with bouquets
of rare and beautiful flowers, taken to the
Executive Mansion, under escort Of detach.
ment Of the New York seventy first regiment,
who acted as guard of honor. Among other
beautiful bouquets placed thereon was one pre-.
scented by the Washington Zouaves, which was
placed at the foot Of the coffin. At the head
of the coffin were the sword and cap Of the
deceased while over all were tho Stars and
Stripes, which were arranged with great taste
around the coffin. The body was clothed in
the uniform in which he was shot, and pre-
sented very natural appearance.
From eight o'clock until after eleven, the
hour announced for the funeral services, the
doors were open, and one continuous stream
of people poured into the East Room, where
the remains were placed. Among these were
many of the old comrades of the deceased,
who shed tears freely as they gazed on the
noble form before them. There was also
large number of army and navy officers among
the throng, and large number of members Of
both Houses Of Congress.
Shortly after eleven o'clock, President Lin.
coin and lady, Secretary Seward, Secretary
Smith and lady, Secretary Cameron, Gen.
eral Scott and staff, and Assistant Secre-
tary Smith and lady, entered the east room,
and took seats Immediately at the foot Of the
coffin.
The impressive services of the Episcopal
Church were then performed by the Rev ].
Smith Pyne, assisted by Chaplain Pearce, Of
the New York seventy.frst regiment, Chaplain
Dodge, of the New York Zouaves, Rev. G. M.
Butler of Trinity Church, and Rev. J 8. Morsell,
of Christ Church, Navy Yard.
After reading the appropriate prayers and
lesson, DR.. Pyne alluded to the occasion which
had called so distinguished a cortege together
at the Executive Mansion, and expressed the
hope that the solemn and beautiful words just
read from the service might find o response in
every heart present, and sink into every SOUL
He said that, some five or six days ago, he
was passing along the street. and was met
and passed by stranger, who, as he passed,
looked in half recognition at him he was
30 impressed with the countenance of this
stranger that he turned to look after him, and
observed that the gentleman had also turned
and was looking back upon him. He was so
impressed with the noble and gallant air and
gentle nature reflected in that face, that he asked
who it was, and was answered, with some ex-
preston of surprise that he did not know him,
that it was Colonel Ellsworth. After seeing
him, and looking upon his face, he did not won
der at all he had heard respecting the temper,
character, and manly attributes ascribed to
him. One cannot but be something Of phys
iognomist, and he could not but draw the con
clusions respecting his characteristics, which he
had alluded to.
The Scripture tells us of o man who ap
preached our divine Saviour, and when he
looked upon him, he loved him. He 1.-THE speak
er) felt as though this great national sorrow was
to him an individual one. When he looked
upon him, he did not wonder at his recen
eventiul history, and at the control he exercised
over the men uRper his command. He looked
like one who might unite great frmness will
great judgment; like one who might strike I
foe to earth, but like one also who would be a
gentle as woman in attending the sick couch o
the wounded after the battle is over The in
Auence he exercised over the brave men h
commanded was singular, was very marked ant
beautiful. He governed them mainly by thei
Affections and the speaker here begged thos
men, if any were present. to remember tina
affection is thing that never dies The grea
Master and Saviour Of all in that last and touch
ing farewell address to his disciples, said, 81
ye love me, keep my commandments"
DR.. Pyne then alluded eloquently to the prir
ciple of love, alter which he went on to spes
of the event which had gathered that mournin
assembage there. The poor creature who's
hand had wrought this catastrophe had paid a
of the debt he could. II this contest which i
the mysteries of Providence is now agitatin
our nation, is to 60 on, let ell such acts as thi
be on one side If assassination if plunder, G
any other crime which disgraces the characte
of what ought to be q noble warfare, is perp'
trated, for Gods sake let it be ON one side, an
on one side only. Let it be remembered tina
in the words OF the Divine law, Glove worket
no evil and therefore love is the fulfilling of tn
law" May this great law of Christianity be ol
served in this contest. We are all familiar wit
the history of this contest, and all know ho
marked has been the judgment! Not an act
violence on the part of those opposed to us thu
has not brought its sudden and swift penalt
Look ut the attack on Fort Sumter, and VIII,
that effected at the attack in Baltimore, an
what that effected and look at the murder her
and the effect it is to produce! Not of retal
tiou but of noble emulation, as this great ma