The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-01-23
NO. 5.

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by special invitation. assembled in the lee
ture-room in the rear Of the church, whence
they proceeded to Join in the procession,
which started from the residence of the de-.
ceased and arrived at the church at o'clock
p. II. Among the clergymen present were
the Rev. Drs. Hitchcock. A. d. Smith, Hat
field. Floy, Can6eld. Cuylsr. Cox, T. A.
Mills, and Rev. Messrs. Henry Belden. 9.
Bliss, Foss. Bayiis, Glouchester, Baldwin,
Holme and numerous others Of New York
and Brooklyn. besides clerical representa-
tives of nearly all evangelical denominations
from Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New
York State. The principal mourners were
Mrs. Lyman Beecher, widow Of the deceAs-
ed. and his sons Rev. H. w. BeecheY. Rev.
Chas. Beecher. Rev. Thomas X. BeecheY.
and his daughters Miss Catharine E. Beech
er. Mrs. H. B. Stowe, Mrs. Hooker and Mrs.
Perkins, who were followed by long train
of distant relatives and intimate personal
friends of the deceased. On the arrival Of
the cortege the remains were placed imme-
diA,ely in front OF the pulpit, the near rela-
tives taking front seats. and the ministers
occupying the pews which had been reserv.
ed for them each side of the north aisle.
The coiin was OF rosewood, having six sill
yer handles tor the pallbearers. and on the
lid a cross, two wreaths of evergreen, aud q
silver plate bearing the following inscription:
LYMAN BKkcHER, D. D.,
Born Oct. II. l775,
Died JAN II, 1863"
After drge on the organ by Mr. Zuu-
del. organist of the Church, the choir chan.
ted. blessed are the dead who die in the
Lord &c. which was followed by an af-
fecting prayer by Rev. DR.. Storrs, who also
read a number of scripture selections appro.
pirate to the occasion. This was followed
by singing the 497th hymn, (Plym. COLI:
"why do We mourn departed friends.
Rev. L. Bacon. d. d.. of New Haven,
an old friend of the deceased, delivered the
sermon from 1st Corinthians. 18th, 7th -
'Thanks be to God who giveth US the vic-
tory through our Lord Jesus Christ" Al
ter describing tho prominent incidents in
the public life of the deceased, DR.. Bacon
briefly noticed his domestic virtues, and then
read the following notes, written by his
daughter. Mrs. Stowe:
LAST HOURS.
For the last year of his life, all the organs
of communication aud expression with the
outer world seemed to fail. His utterance
was, much of the time. unintelligible sounds.
with only short snatches and phrases from
current sti,l flowed. Still his eye remained
luminous. and the expression of his face.
when calm. was marked both by strength
aud sweetness. Occasionally fash of his
old quick humor would light up his face, and
a quick reply would break out in the most
unexpected manner. One day. as he lay
on the sofa, his daughter stood by him
brushing his long white hair, his eyes were
fixed on the window, and the whole expres.
sion OF his face was peculiarly serene and
humorous. DO you know" said she,
stroking his hair. .that you are q very hand
some old gentleman?" Instantly his ewes
twinkled with a roguish light. and he an.
swered quickly, "Tell me something new."
In another mood as he sat CASING appar-
emily into vacancy. friend drew near and
began to read to him a little article cut from
The papers called 1.-The Working and the
Waiting Servant" He drew nearer and
nearer. listened with fixed attention, and
finally covered his eyes with his fingers,
and the tears silently courssd down his
checks. How could you know that WAS
what needed" he said. Keep that and
read 10 me oftsn."
AT another time when she had composed
him to his nights rest. she named over TO
him the name Of his old friends, TAYLOR.
Cornelius. &c. "Oh, 1 know
them ALL" he said. Then. in q moment.
with an effort at utterance--"One more thing
let me say-they are sl gone, gone l sm
left alone, alone %
Dec. 3O.-The vail was rent for a few
hours, and vision Of TRANSPORTATION was
souchsafed. He called, Mother. mother.
come sit beside me: have had a glorious
vision of heaven - His countenance was
luminous. his utterance was full and strong
as in his best days. He continued: II think
have begun to go. Oh such scenes a. I
nave been permitted to behold have seen
he King Of Glory himself--blessed God
or revealing Thysef! did not think I
.ouid behold such glory while in the flesh.''
He prayed in an inspired manner for some
lme, and then soiloquized: Until this
vening my hope was a conditional one
low it is full. free. entire. Oh, glory TO
rod p
l asked, Had you any fear 2"
mo. none at all; and what is wonderful
have no pain either" passing his hand
yer his head"
repeated, II shall be satisfed when
wake in thy likeness"
"How wonderful" he answered, ''thata
resture can approach the Creator so a. Ia
wake in his likeness o, glorious, QloE-
US God T.
Il rejoice with you. father
ri know you rejoice - . pious woman.
ut you cannot enter into ny experience
ow"
Father. did you ses Jssus 2?
IAN Was swallowed up in God himself,s
For sn hour he was in this state, talking
nd praying. The next day he rema.ke9
aat be had An indistinct Ssmembnnce ol
'me great joy. The Last indication Of lifs.,
q the day Of his death. was mute rssponss
} bis vile, repeating - -
.Jesus, leysrof NJ al. 4n
Lei ss 70 Thy beeea a."
The last hours Of his earthly sleep his fana
~ illumioated with . solemn and divino
'disncs: and softly aod tsnderly, withor
ven sagh. he passed to the eveslast;nr
st. 1 saess .sa@fa Ut -
The sermon being coneluded. Rev