The New York herald., 1863-12-28
THE CoRCoRAN OBsEQUIEs.

Solemn Services 1T tho Roman Catholic
Oathedral-Address os the Very Rev.
Father STAIRS, ". 0.-The Funesal Pro-
csssson-An Imposing Display, &o., &c.
Tbs last honors due the dead yesterday paid 10
the remains Of Brissder General Achse Corooran. His
funeral took place from The CITY Hail. and attended
BY large gathering Of military and civilians A General
Coreoraa personally Known 70 great portion Of
fellow citizens this had the eject Of attracting larger
Of civilians than usual upon occasions Of .
military funeral.
In tho morning. at Dine O'Clock high WAS
celebrated at the Roman Catholic Cathedral,
corner Of Prince and Mulberry streets. The sacred
edince crowded TO Tho ceremonies OF tho
occasion peculiarly impressive A the church was
decorated in sombre mourning, appropriate 10 the SER
vices, the scene was one Of exceeding melancholy.
Shortly after O'Clock the CONN, bearing the
mains Of the deceased soldier carried into the
church and placed n front Of the altar On either side
Of the coffin we're seated the relatives, friends and
patriots n arms Of deceased.
Among those present were General Thomas Francis
Heagher and lady, Mrs. Corcoran widow Of deceased)
Col. Newly, Col McIvor, Col Reed Col. Flood Capt.
Connery, Capt. Kirker, Lieut. Kane judge DAILY and
others.
Very Rev Father starrs v! G., ociatsd At high mass
together with Rev. Fathers Mcswiney, Mcguire and Nc
Meney. Il was painful and solemn sight. The widow
OF deceased, with emotion shed tears Of
gush during the ceremonies sobs broke audiby
through the peas Of the organ and the mournfu chaunt
OF the priests
After had been concluded Rev. Father STAIRS de-
vered short and eloquent funeral address. He deemed
1t proper he said to make few remarks upon that
sion He regretted that time would NOT permit him TO
make any lengthy address, the hour for the regular
n he lOaea han
sembed there that morning to pay the as tribute Of
specs 70 who but few days before alive and
spected among BrIgadier General Michael Corco.
departed this life, che 22d Of December, after
short illness. His death sudden and unexpected;
but he trusted that he prepared for that last awful
moment. he always In life sincere Catholic. He
great admrer Of his native country, and could
question but that he and loyal czon OF this
country He respected by all for his high and noble
qualities and the venerable Archbishop bis clergy
New York greatly esteemed him. He (the reverend
father) knew him for years, and he could bear tes
timony TO the noble qualities OF Brigadier General
Michael Corcoran. But we all have to die-g,cat men
as well ss poor men, kings and smperors well
As others. Death certain, but the time OF death
was uncertain. II might be to-day II might be 10
row. but God alone knew the moment. Therefore we
should at all times be prepared to meet God. The
Aoul lives for oil eternity but the body Gen.
era Corcoran he trusted prepared. He remsmber.
cd many noble incidents in shs life Of General Corcorsn
but he had not tme refer 10 them General
At the Of this rebellion gone the
defence Of the capital with the Sixty. regiment
National GUARD whsn his health was anything but gooA
time be To the Archbishop and that
chaplain should be furnished the regiment This pro
tho regard which General had for tho spiritual
welfare Of bis men, well the honest conv cous which
had always actuated him while In public and private e
The reverend father then proceeded TO aude 70 tho
public career OF General Coreon audiug dsos ased In
every particular. He brave soldier and sincere
Christian. His would live throughout the length
and breath Of tho land But he was more; no
was gone. They would no longer hear hts voice. He
had short and brilliant career, and history would do
him justice.
the as ksrvsces for tho dead being through WITH
the com was removed from he casb~dra, and, ssias
~ q 70 ths eearpo ~cn H. wss brought again
to tho City Hall, whence the funeral cod
20 take place at one O'Clock.
THE FUNERAL.
large crowd wRs assembled AT the City Hail long be-
foreAhe hour announced for the funeral take place
The entrance and indeed all the corridors and halls
were filed 70 overlowing, so that passage way was
rather difficult feat TO accomplish. The flags
on the Hall, and indeed, on all the principal
public and private residences throughout the city,
at hafmast . testimony OF respect to the deceased
General The Irish people turned out in large numbers,
and there Q genuine expression Of sorrow the
countenaDces of all for the unmey death OF their
tryman. Tho Astor House, No. A. designated
as the headquarters OF assemblage for the friends, milf
tary and cvic OF General Corcorau who might wish 10
take part In the funeral Among those present at
O'Clock. and whs formed In the procession mot mentioned
in the pro0ramme) the following hcQuade,
DR.. John Dwyer, Capt Kennedy. Capt Breslin, Capt
hcGee. Capt. Daily, VIM. J. Kane, Capt. Hogan,
Irish Brigade Lieut.. f. Connolly, Capt J. y Kir
ker, Lieutenants Hughes. Townsend, Connolly and Van
Courtandt, OF Gen. Corcorans staff Capt T. X. Butler
Lieut. Col Michael Murphy, sixty third New York State
and hagsn nF
both military and civic Deputstons from the Mont
gomery and Emmett Associations OF Boston also
present. consisting Of the following gentlemen Mont.
gonery Associatonch J. Mccarthy, A. hurley 7. J.
Leary j. Elyr. j. Colbert 7. Cavenouab - Isshcy g.
Ellard, T. Quinn, A. Madden. D. A. Collins, J. A.
hcCool Emmett Associaton--M J. Bristle W. Brming
ham. capt. white Capt NJ G. MaEnirs Capt P. r. 10.
gan AdJusnt r. A. Coer Lieut.. J. u. shea Lieutenant
v. p Morton and Frank shoulder Tho First regiment
New York State Natopa Guard was also represented By
Adutant Devoe and Others.
Everything bong arranged TO the position thsss
gentlemen should take 10 the funeral procession tho
tire body marched from the Asor House the Cover
nors Room Ia The City Hall. Here there perfect
10 move The Sixty ninth and Twenty second regiments
New York state National Guard drawn up in line In
front OF the Hail. and turned out very strong presenting
quite hne appearance. Al hak-past one O'Clock the
cQnin wes born from the Hall aud placed the hearae
Tho procession then formed and fled out u the ParK into
Broadway In the following order
The Twenty. second regiment n. Y s n. O.,
Under command OF Colonel Aspinwall
Inc Sixty ninth regiment n. Y. s. n. O.,
Under command OF Colonel Bagley.
The Fourth artillery,
Under command OF Colonel Teller.
Cavalry Troop Of the sixty ninth reg iment.
Gen. Thos. y. Mesgber. Gen. Chas. C. Dodge