The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1864-10-21
THELATE MAJOR GENERAL
BIRNEV.
o5SEQUlES DAY.
RESOLUTIONS OF HONOR.
THE MILITARY CoRTEGE.

This afternoon the mortal remains Of the hero,
Major General David Bell Bnucy, were Inferred
at Woodland Cemetery. The great success which
has characterized the career of this military chief
tain, aud the honor reflected upon his n,tiyo cisy
by his glorious achievements, rendered It lit
ting and proper that his burial should be marked
by the most imposing ceremonies. The funeral
cOrtCgo this afternoon, besides the militlrv.
was composed of the most prominent of
our citizens, many Of whom have for number
OF years past enjoyed an intimate social relation
with the deceased.
Besides he Mayor and members of Select and
Common Councils, members OF the Bar OF this
city, Union League, and National Union Club,
numerous officers now in this city, wuo have
served under the lamenrel deceased in the
various campaigns Of the Army OF the POtOn4c,
took part in the obscques.
THE LAST ACT or LOYALTY.
General Birney reached his home in this city
on the nth instant the day Of the Stlt3 election:
and Notwithstanding his extreme physical pros
tra,iOn, ne insisted upon being taken Co the polls
and casting his vote in the contest. 10 this
point he was conveyed IN hs carriage and sup
ported by wo of his aids who had acsOmD lnicd
him from the army, he stepped up TO the polls,
and there deposited his vote for the country that
he had SO long and hOnombly served. How
sublime the act for even at that time the stamp
OF death was impressed upon the brow Of the
warrior.
ms LAST WORDS.
During the progress Of the nsllpu, malgdv
which was the cause Of the death Of General
BlTnCy, he was frequently deiIiOus. During
these moments, when reason was temporarily
uuseated, he constantly was under the halluan l.
ton tia he was sdll in the field at the head of
the proud legions that he hld led 10 often 70 vic
tory. lie was frequently heard 70 eNolaim by the
anxious watchers at his bedside - Bring up the
guns" "AdYancc on the left - aud u.her mill
tary orders, the counterpart OF those issued on
'h. battle field. Ills last words spoken in the
delirium that preceded his death were, "Blys,
keep your eyes on the fag' Thus the brave
soldier "kgpi The bird in his bosom 20 his dying
moment and his hnal utternnce viii ring as "a
blttly.cty IN tue coming light by the Scared ye.c-
laus who loved their commander 10 well.
rRmurE TO THE BRAVE.
Last night Mr.. Joseph A Bailly, the SCULPTOR.
took east of The face Of the deceased. We uu-
dcrstand that Il Is already In contemplation to
erect a monument 10 the memory Of the General,
and We cannot but indulge q hope that the design
mgy Don be put into execution. Surely Phila-
delphia owes debt Of gratitude 20 her brave son,
which not even "monumented pile or 5Cuipturcd
bust no matter how imposing, can liquidate.
AZ AFTTCTISG INCIDENT.
One Of the daughters OF General Birney, who
has been attending school in Plttsdeld, Mass,
only reached this city yesterday, she having been
summoned 20 this city by telegram announcing
the death Of her father.
CITY COUNCILS HONOR rHT BRAVE DEAD.
At 10 meeting of Councils yesterday the follow
ing message was received from the MayOr;-
70 Hc Pycsidan{ and Members OF ne G3pmoa CoNnrHof
PhUgfcl1ild
Genuemea -AIllof- eueral David Bel DIrnoy, United
states Volunteers iad on tds ust Of IU,iiE Last az his
rcsli'uCe IN this city,
-Four weeks ago your amber sdopaI oln resolution
N welcome 60 General Brney rendering 20 aim the HAl OF
Independence that he might tho mefte1 e0ngutu
lstDhs Oi his feilOW- citizens.
Tie oOnsncu0us ani successful military career OF Cons
raj BIneF, the beginning Of tie Rebellion, has
reelected hOnpr the city h adopt0u and 10 Is
proper that Philadelphia should eyiaoe grateful Rppre-
eiatloa OK his ennent selcdeyoOn and patriotism aud
able ,oder aud hp0)fat uihzen. -
Respectfully ALEAANDEk HENRY,
Mayor ofPhlladephia.
Mr. Suger then offered a series Of resolutions,
deplOring the loss OF the deceased, and rendering
the use OF Independence Hall 20 the family OF
the deceased for the purposes OF public burial.
A copy Of the resolutions we're also ordered 70 be
engrossed, TO be prosecuted 70 the consOrt OF the
late General.
INVITATION TO EuE FUNERAL,
The following Invitation TO attend the funeral
was also received and accepted By COuRcils:- -
PBIL AoGleaiA October %, issi-To Hon A, .. Haper
Preedoft q OOmnOa OouaciL-bear Ar The oflcefs
And mcnlbefs the Common ceuAc are respectfully ia
yed 20 attend the funeral Of MAJOR oeura d. b. Bifney
rom bis late residence, No. is0 Race street. Friday,
hoHT lnss, At O'Clock 2. ~ By request q ns Mnily.
AIsksanI AslNs6l- -oeesNG tts A. C.e,