The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-17
Obsequics Of the Late russian Consul
General, Hon. } w. Schmidt.

The death Of the venerable Consul General Of Prussia
which has been a'.eady announced in the HERALD,
though at the patriarcha age Of eightysx years. has
shed gloom among numerous friends and the entire
diplomatic corps New York and its surrounding States
was exemplAed by the large and highly fashionable
attendance Of ladies and gentlemen at his obsequies in
Grace church yesterday
The pail bearers re:--wism B. Astor, A. +. De
LUXE, william Kimblc E Dutiih, Adam Norrie, A. c.
Rosiere, G. Kesnbe, p. Moore, c. Detmold, Charleg
Heckshiere and DR.. Hossack.
The coffin was borne from the vesry into the CHURCH.
preceded by the Rev. Dr. War}ow, the Officiating minis
ter and another clergyman and followed by the Of
the iamented deceassd-lchief mourners-- Leopold
Schmidt Vice Consul Of Prussia and Acting Consul for
the kingdom Of Saxony; ana Mr. Schmidt his younger
brother.
The members Of the diplomatic corps present, whose
names could ascertain were:-Baron Won Gerot,
Prnssian Minister, who specially from Washing
pay his respects the virtues Of the dead Baron
Grabur Secretary Of Legation TO the Prussan Min
lister; the Chancellor Of the Prussian Legation
Mr. H. D. Iapsugh, Consul Of the prussian
government; Messis Kesor and Albrecht Secre-
taries to the deceased; the Chevalier Charles F.
Britannia Msjcsty's Consul Baron Loze Swiss Consul;
4. Gerard johnson, Consul from Oldenburg; Mayor
Gunther, Julian c. verplanck and several others. The
sacrcd edince graccd by number Of ladies', and
from the popularity or the deceased Consul the attend
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that Of ashionalcs present ont Of town.
The funeral ceremony was simple, as was requested
by the deceased gentleman and consisted merely OF the
reading of the Impressive and beautiful service the
''bural OF the dead'' The coffin then borne TO
hoarse and, followed in equpagcs by numerous friends
of the late Consul conveyed 10 Trinity Cemetery,
where the remains were inferred
Mr. j w. Schmidt chief OF of the Oldest
German firms In New York, which was established by
him in the year 1915, but from which, in consequence
of failing health he withdrew -four or FIVE months
He Prvy Commercial Councillor Of his Majesty
the King OF Prussia Consul General Of Prussia Saxony
Baden and Oldenburg, 10 the United States knight Of
the Red Eagle OF Prussia with the star; knight Com
ander Of the Abrechts Order OF saxony Knight OF the
Zihrpgen Lowcn Order of Baden and Of the Peter
Friedrich Ludwig Order Of Oldenburg He 10 the
United States In the year 1905 with his friend Baron
DE Rheims, the well known banker, but long
this city until he established the house from which
he recently retired. On the recall of Baron
Roennc in 1S4S, Mr. Schmidt appointed Charge
dAnaires and remained in that Office until the arrival
Of the present Minister Baron Gerot who yesterday
came from his important duties at Washington do
TO old and faithful representative OF their
country Mr.. Schmidt married Miss Bache. daughter of
Theodore Bache, descendant OF Benjamin Franklin
and had arrived at the patriarchal age Of eghy-sx at
the time Of his docease
And thus another good man, full OF diplomatic avors
aud popular honors for his commercial integrity and pr
vate WORTH has gone 20 meet the reward Of his terrestrial
mission; and whilst the tombs OF other may boast
OF the marbed spendor ~ the sculptors art the vcrurc
OF his grave will remain green by the flowing tears OF
many sorrowing friends