The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-04-20


four posts, heavily encascd with the emblc,n OF
ing. Tn canopy, the posts and the main body Of the
gaqs es.ooaed with Grape and stoned at each
fold with rosetes OF black satin. II presented tho
! Whole an affecting sight.
As we entered the room q half dozen men were n;
work on the platform steps which been ted in
al Parts of the room ard covered with back. These
st ps were arranged that those Ia the back OF the
room could see as well as those 'front.' and commencing
within about ten feet OF the catgquc extended back to
the walls ON the soatliees. end north sides
THE GUARD or HONOR
which had been watching the body of the ustrious
dead were still thercGcnera Hunter General Dyer OF
masters Department. assisted by Captain C. e. Nesmth
of New York, and Captain e. Dawes OF Massachusetts,
There they STOOD guarding with jealous and anxios
eye the earthly casket OF their late
! DECORATIONS or THE COFFIN
On the top OF tho coffin lay three wrcaths Of and
evergreen, with white flowers and lilies intcrminged
At the head of the coffin standing upon the floor Of
the cctqdqae and leaning against the metallic case
stood beautiful cross, made Of japoncas, lilies and
tnther white flowers, bright and fragrant though
sthcy were stll their parent and had not been
5plucked to adorn the house Of the dead, it's
lpure and immaculate white furnishing strong
3contrsst with the deep black all sides
ION the foot Of the coffin lay anchor Of flowers de-
posted there yesterday by Mr. sperry, of Connecticut
but, alas like everything else mortal, hey had COM
menced to wiher land fade. Tho lilies droOping
tho aponcas had their puro white tinge the
ras with the bright flowers ia the erected at the
head Of the coffin living monitor Of the uncertainty
of all things here To-day is sunshine and Brightness
tomorrow we fade away Encircng the coffin in q
pentnc form was vein Of evergreens studded with pure
white flowers, and within It's meandcrng folds de-
posted several wrcaths of the material These had
all been brought by friendly hands, the tokens of
love and affection, and deposited around and near
he case that contained the mortal remains OF the
who had been near and dear to them Here then were
the emblems of the dead the marks Of rank the tokens
of grief deep and sorrowfu signs of love and aec
iton, and the living emblems of purity and happiness
hereafter well hope and immortality in the future.
Surely the scene in honor to the llusrious dead
worthy exhibition OF the love- esteem and pride Of free
people in their fallen chef-faen, too, in the midst of
his usefulness and just when his greatness and goodness
were being recognized by all.
THE FEATURES OF THE DEAD.
The face Of the President uncovered and his fea
tnres visible to all who approached the solemn spot The
upper part of the face still retained tho coored hue
which served bring forcbly home to all who looked
his features the Of the sudden departure of
the spirit of this good man. The muscles about the
mouth still retained that pleasant and happy expression
which we settle upon his face as his spirit took its
fight on Saturday morning
THE OFFICIATING CLERGYMEN.
few minutes after eleven A. NJ large number OF
cergymen representing various sections OF the country
came marching in from the reception room, and took
their positions the centre OF the south end Of the
room directly in range with the feet Of the corpse
Among these clerrvmen the Rev. G. H. White OF
Boston; W II. Bidwel, of New York city; J. H. N.
Lemon, Union chapel; Franklin Moore, William Elliot,
II. Pattison T. C. Murphy, John Ruth, II. T. Hare, Of
Philadelphia; J. E. Brown J. H. G. Bonte, of George
town; r. ". Lowry, j. r. Davenport, Washington; D.
wv Bates, Of Alexandra; J. Dickinson, R. J. Kellogg
&C. G. Meadcr, IL C Daniel, J. T Ward, T. Renwick, f.
Lyman 8. Tustin, z. d. Phelps, H. A. spes, j. Mitch
ell, NJ. Gsheen, NJ A. Turner, J. N LAM
bei,s John Isnaban, Alfred Holman N H.
Evans, r. R. Ho.olett, Daniel Bowers, J. B.,
Jones' W. H. Claiming, John Thrush Rufus
Taylor Samuel NJ Hamilton, J. G Butler, U. II. Lancy
~ NJ Coombs, T N. Hask!ll, John Miller J. n Mace L.
s. Russell and Rev. ". w. Wiley Of Western Virginia
furnishing congregation Of divnes moro numerous than
ever before assembled at any funeral in this country
TIE NEW YORK DELEGATION.
A few minutes later the delegation from New York
city, headed by William Orton marched In, and passing
along the east side Of the cataque TOOK their places
The north side Of the room directly opposite the clergy
In this party Hon. A. N. Bradford, General
Strong, General walbridge, r. H McCurdy, VIM Barton,
+ s. Winston, Mr. vermilye, VIM. Berdon, Of the Cham
Der Of Commerce. and the following representatives Of
the Sanitary Commission OF New York-Noses Taylor
James Brown, Simeon Draper John Jacob Astor Samuel
Sloan, W. E. Dodge, Moses H. Grinnell Jonathan Stur
ges, Chas. p DAILY Edwards Perrcpont, W. NJ. Evarts
THE HEADS OF BUREAUS.
They had but Just stationed themselves when the
heads Of bureaus in the several departments made their
appearance and took their places in the northeast
OF the room; among whom Kennedy Of the Census
Bureau; Newton Of the Agricultural Bureau the several
auditors of the Treasury Department. and the chiefs Of
most OF the bureaus in the War and Navy Departments
Next in order the city authorities of Washington
with several members Of the New York and Phiadc pha
common councils as invited guests. They took thc.r
places ~ the side Of the clergy and filed the space be
tween the latter and the west side Of the Among
those from New York were James Green Kelly, Bricc
and others.
THE SANITARY AND CHRISTIAN COMMISSIONS.
The representatives Of the Christian and Sanitary Com
missions here the next enter the ROOM and pass
ng over the route of the New York delegation
took their station next to the heads Of bureaus the
north side Of the room, the northeast corner
Among them Rev II. W. Bellows. c. r. Agnew
". d. Geo. T Strong, Professor Wolcott Gibbs j. +.
jenkins, j. s Newbcrry, r. n Knapp, j. s Blatchford
J. W. Cuycr, j. Brown, u. Abbott d. Forbes, G. j
Secord NJ P Barry, Professor Hill and f. b. Elliott
Among those representing Tho Christian Commission
George II stuart, stephen cowell, Rev George j.
Minguns and J J. Forbes, Of Philadelphia; Chas Der
non, Of Boston; Rev Robert Patterson, of Chicago;
H. Miller, A. 8 Pratt, z Richards, o. p Pitcher and
Rev. J j. Abbott, Of Boston; Judge Spencer, Of Syra
cuse, N Y. II P. sandford, JOS. d. Weeks, Rev N.
Thaycr and Rev. J. c. Kingsley.
THE GOVERNORS.
Following close behind these came the Governors OF
states and their attendants There but few Cover
nors Of States present Among the party Governors
Fenton. Of New Yos< Andrew, OF Massachusetts, :;
Parker, Of New Jersey Stone, Of Iowa; ogctby of
Illinois Buckingham, OF Connecticut; Brough, OF Ohio,
and Lieutenant Governor Cox, Of Maryland and crGo.
vernon Farweil Of Wisconsin. They marched around
the side OF the body and took their places the