Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-05-13
REuovAI. OF LIEUT.. GEN. JACKsoNs BODY TO

Tie GAIllNL-LAhIE IhOOEooAN-s.
In accordance With the programme published in yes
terdays papers, tie remains of Lieut.. Gen. Jackson
were removed Yesterday forenoon from the Governors
Mansion 10 the Capitol With appropriate ceremonies.
PROCESSION was formed on Capitol street. and at half
mast 10 o'clock the head Of the column with three brass
hands IN advance, discoursng solemn music moved
down Governor street. A gun was fred, and he State
bell toued as the eortsgs started Oft The procession
moved down Governor stree. to Main, up NAH 10 2d
street. up ~ 70 Grace and thence to the Capitol Sqeare.
Il vas composed Of several regiments Of infantry
airy and artillery, followed by the President and mem
bers of his Cabinet Governor Letcher and Aids, and
other civil aud military dgnitaries Among the latter
We observed Geuls Kemper, Ewel and Winder.
The Heads Of Bureaux and Department clerks turned
out in large o,ce and hundreds Of citizens anxious 90
testify their respec. for the memory Of the deceased
united in the procession
The hearse was surmounted by black plumes and
drawn BY white horses. The colin was envelOped in
Confederats tag Gen. JacksOa's hvOrite horse, eaPaF
soaed as if TO- service, vasled By groom il resr of
the hearse.
The sidewalks along the route of the procession,
vel as the windows and balconies of the houses
fued With spectators of the mOurnful spectacle. a
large number Of persons Of both sexes also assemble
in The Capitol Square, The weather was oppressivey
hot, and several ladies' were overcome by their exp
sure to the suns rays
At minutes to u o'clock, NJ, the hearse entered
the Square followed by the President and two Of his
Aids in carriage general and staff officers horse
back. the Governor and Aids, also mounted, and the
several Heads Of Departments, and Others on foot
the detailed men forming line along Grace street. for
several squares.
The body was deposited in state in the Hall of the
House Of Representatives where it was visited during
the afternoon by thousands OF persons anxious to see
the features Of the ustrious hero Many tear mois-
tened the cheeks OF our fair cOunry-wOmen as they
cazsd upon the palid face of the gallant soldier who
had devoted his energies and his life to their defence
from the poluting presence Of an aecursed race.
General JAcssous body viii be removed this morning
70 Lexington Roekbridge county, Va, for in.ermeut
accordance With desire expressed by him sometime
before his DEATH When thA turmoil of war shall have
ceased the Legislature Of Virginia, representing the
unanimous sentiment Of the people Of the State, viii
no doubt cause suitable monument to be erected over
bis body and perhaps provide for It's removal to Holly
wood Ceme'ry.
Among the last words spoken by General Jackson
Wills in conscious state vas the remark, All right"
which he uttered hearing the reply of one of lis
aids TO a question relative to lis corps
It's appropriate TO add that the first use made Of the
new Confederate Tag to envrap the remains Of the
departed ehisain This fac. alone is sufficient to couse-
crate the newly adopted banner OF the Conederacy in
the hearts Of our brave soldiers and patriotic people