The New York herald., 1862-09-07

MAJOR GENERAI PHILIP kl.ARNY.
KiIIxn On TEs rIs1.D or RAITIk,
sEriEsGEE L, 1852,
Aged az years, 2 months ard so days.

Major Genssai Runyon, of Newark
Col Delafeid, w. =. A.
Col. LOOMS, 4. s. A.
Lieut. Col. Reeve, u s. A.
Lieut.. Col Price, New York National 0uArd.
Lieut. Col. Eaton, U. s. A.
Col Nugert, -ixty ninth New York.
Col Martin. seventy hrst N. Y. s. n.
Col. Tompkns Z. $. A., Quarternastor.
The procession then moved board the Jersey City
ferry boat whence they were transported TO the foot Of
Cortandt street. Here inimense crowd had congre.
gated drawn together by tho ournful curiosity catch
glimpse OF the vehicle which hold tho remains Of Gen.
kearny ana 30 thus openly express their for his
demise All was as stu as death itself while the funeral
cortegc passed through Cortandt Broadway 10
the church whore every preparation had been made 70
carry out the religious service peculiar 70 the solemn
occasion.
The processan halted opposite the main entrance 10
the Church, when the coffin being removed from che
hearse, IL WAS carried into the edfce. The Rev Drs.
Ogby, Nut0n anu Weston, accompanied by large NUN.
Der q youthful assistants met the remains the door
and advancing up the aisle deposited the con q. the end
The church was crowded to overlooking noariv tvo.
thirds Of the congregation beIts ladies' The military
oiiccrs arrayed ia iuii uniiorn-remcsentatves from
nearly every regiment la the city-wcre also pre-
sent, All OF these latter gentlemen craps upon their
left arm Ia token respect for the memory Of deceased.
The edice presented truly impressive aspect VI this
All present seemed TO feel it, and the solenty
o the occasion increased by tho classic grandeur Of
the church in which the services were held Each side
OF tho sanctuary illuminated with hundreds
dies, and the large stained gass lndows threw down
mellow light upon the whole scene. The hns organ
OF the church pesled forth an appropriate chaunt
a. the remsus entered the church. aud the melancholy
notes sunk deep ino The hearts oil all who heard tho
Then was that the memory Of the deat kearny
up with startling effect into the recollection all who
had the honor " his acquaintance and the appreciation
Of his gallant life beat higher and stronger In the hearts
Of all The terrible ordeal OF battle In the heat Of which
the Gencrsl lost his fe seemed then glare up before
their startled vision rs that the hour and that the
place for contemplation The whspg bullet the shrek
ing shell the OF conflict together With all the hOrrd
appendsges OF the battle 1ed suggested themselves in
their turn and then this stern truth that there lay
in dead reposs among them victim OF that conflict
DOudy
in this happy republic. Yes, twas true, poor
kearny the brave the dsshing soidorthe tried pat
riot the whole e-souicd mamie II who lay rigid in
death within the walls Of old Trinity, and there
p at the Time that did not lisp prayer 10 the throne
OF Omnp0ence for the soul OF him who had galantIy
fought aud died tor his country.
The Rov. Dr. Weston then read the funeral lesson,
after which Rev Dr. Ogilby read the funeral services
The following anthem, taken from the chorus or Men,
delsso0h St. Paul was sung
Happy aud bsst they who have endured blessed
and happy are tney for though tho body dies The soul
The music Of tho occasion beautifully rendered,
Mr. jerome Hopkins presiding at the organ The services
preached upon the occasion. A. their conclusion the
coffin removed outside 10 the burial ground, whore II
was lowered into tho family vault the company Of rcgu
lars which accompanied the procession nrpg three vol
leys Of muskctry over the grave.
And thus ended the last rites due the remains Of
battle aeid his o blood freely flowing the Of
his native country, is a sufficient guarantee tnat ms
memory will ever iye green IN the Amcf'csn s ans
postcrity 10 take example by
The Sword Presen tation 20 General Kear-
my After his Return from McxtcO.
INTERESTING REIICs--THE Address OF THH UNION
CLUE AND THE pEcEAsKD SOLDIERS REPLY.
II will be recoIlected that sword was presented 10
General kearuv by the Union Club after his campaign In
Merco The following In the address OF the Club
- In Ira renlv or the General In full
To Major KsAnEY, Of the First regiment United States
1n sonr return from tho in Mexico, where, in
Gallant and successful charge at the very gates Of the
al YOU lost In your contrys service. your
and fellow townsmen, members of the Union Club
fe desirous testify their sense Of your deserts by
rIua YOU appropriate testimonial In honor Of your
noble bearing in that arduous campaign
Too national In our feelings not TO proner general
trbute OF admiration where all employed the service
have deserved high need of praise, we are still free
10 oonfess that New Workers. feel special pride
when our city's enabled 10 contribute 70
country's fame. .
You lowed the Of ss one leading 10 hon.
orabe distinction and you have literally applied your
means zoaonsly devoted your energies 70 the pro
fesson of your choice.
whom called 10 lhe nod, soldier inquiries not into tho
causes of war but looks 70 the ssuo of the contest
beipg mindful only vf the honor OF his co,ntry's flag.
You and your companions In arms planted national
hammer on d foreign soil IT there became the symbol of
our glorious Union, the tyre und emblem OF home, OF
country ot fame. OU every ned waved defiance