The New York herald., 1865-05-05

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propriately draped with mourning.
short time ago piece Of property containing eight
acres and located in the heart the city, was purchased
by the citizens for $630O0 The ground is improved
with several substantial houses and and shrubbery
1t was designed TO render the site additionally beautiful
and attractive, and TO thereon monument TO the
illustrous dead vault has been completed for the
reception OF the remains but owing TO tho wishes of
Robert Lincoln the remains were deposited in Oak Ridge
Cemetery nearly TWO miles from the city The vault at this
place erected at the foot Of knoll in beautiful part
OF the grounds which contains forest all varieties
1t has dorc gable, resting on pastcr the main wall
being rustic The vault fifteen feet high and about the
same In width with semcrcuarlwings Of brick project
ing from the hi Sides The material is limestone pro-
cured q Joliet nlno Directly inside Of the ponderous
doors h an iron Oatna The interior walls are covered
with back velvet dotted with evergeens In the centre
Of the velvet IL foundation Of brick capped with
Bile slab, on which the cofln rests The front Of the
vault s trimmed with evergreens The "Dead March in
Sau was sung, accompanied the band the remains
| were deposited.
Thousands persons assembled at the cemetery
before the arrival Of the procession occupying the
cession OF green hills The was OF soiemnly
intense interest The landscape was beautiful in the
light of an unclouded sun.
The religious exercises commenced by the singing
Of dirge Then followed the reading Of appropriate
portions Of the Scriptures and prayer After hymn
by the choir the Rev Mr. Hubbard the naugu
raj Of President Lincoln Next dirge was sung by the
choir when Bishop Simpson delivered the funeral ora
tion It was in the highest degree eloquent and tho
patriotic portions OF it applauded Then followed
another hymn when tho bcnedcton was pronounced by
Rev. DR. Gurley Tho procession was then reformed and
returned to the city
We have followed the remains Of President Lincoln
from Washington, the scene Of his assassination, to
Springfield, his former homo and now to be his,
final resting place. He had been absent from this
city ever since he left It in February, 1861, for
the national capital, to be inaugurated President
of the United States. We have him lying in
state in tho Executive Mansion when the obsequies
attended by numerous mourners, some Of them
clothed with the highest public honors and respon-
s.blities which republican institutions can
bestow and by the diplomatic representatives Of foreign
governments. We have followed the remains from
Washington through Baltimore, Harrisburg, Philadelphia,
New York. Albany, Buffalo, Cleveland, Columbus, Ind-
anapo and Chicago Springfield distance in circuit
| of thousand five hundred thousand eight
hundred miles. On the route millions Of people have
appeared to manifest by every of which they were
capable their deep Of the public loss and their ap
probation of the many virtues which adorned the life Of
Abraham Lincoln All classes without distinction Of
politics creeds spontaneously united in tho posthum
| honon All hearts seemed to beat one, at the
bereavement; and funeral professions ended,
mournful duty Of escortng the mortal remains Of
Abraham Lincoln hther is performed We hive seen
them deposited the tomb The bereavcd friends with
subdued and grief stricken hearts have taken their
adieu and turn their faces homeward to remember
tho affecting and impressive scenes which they have
witnessed. The injunction, so often repeated the
way, "Bear him gently to his rest" has been obeyed,
and the great heart Of the nation throbs heavily at the
portals of the tomb
Minute Gums In New York Harbor.
TO TIKI. EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
Fonr COLUMBUS May 4, 1885.
Minute guns commencing at twelve o'clock, fired
by Battery Daily at the arsenal Governors Island and
national salute at six NJ, by order Of the Secretary
wS IN a es q late
| The Obsequies I'm Warrington.
WASHINGTON, May 4, 1886.
This has been complete dies non in Washington. The
departments all closed at noon and most Of the
places OF business joined in that tribute Of respect
the late Chief Magistrate. Minute guns fred all
the afternoon from each Of the forts and the Navy Yard
and sunset the grand salute in honor of the great dead
made the whole atmosphere vbraIe with the thunders Of
artillery. Even the courts martial and military commits
sions were adjourned; and, for tho first time many
weeks Of intense excitement, there has been hardly
whisper Of news Of any importance from any quarter
The French Rcsidents and the Assassina-
| tiOn OF President Lincoln.
LETTER FROM THE ACTING SECRETARY OF STATE.
Mr. W. Hunter, present Acting Secretary OF State has
addressed the following letter to Mr. l.. dc Gcofroy
reply the resolutions adopted by the French residents
Of this city at their late meetng:-
| DEPARTMENT or STATE, !
| WAsmyGroS, April 20, 1865
sn-I have tho honor 10 acknowledge the receipt Of
your Of the 2od instant transmitting three copies
resolutions adopted by French residents in the city Of
NaxrX XnFE at ma haI1 nm ftn tGfa md
presided by the Consul General Of Franc express
sye Of their indignation and sorrow mt tho assassination
the Secretary and Assistant Secretary Of State shall
find much satisfaction in causing the copies OF
oountrymcn TO bo disposed Of in the indicated
In your note Accept w s'r, sISrvv Nc ..,,.
To Mr. M GsoyRor.
Meeting OF A"sr,s.r srs. si. citizens at Halifax
AZ meeting OF AmeScan citizens held at the con-
suaie q the United States .. Halifax Nova Scotia, on
their for the death Of President Lincoln the
Chairman, Hon. Judge Jackson, United States consul,
Advcrted In appropriate and eloquent terms TO the afro
crime Of the assassin which had deprived the peo
pic Of the United States Of wise virtuous and patriotic
chief magistrate whose life had been devoted 10 the
vice of his country and whose name would ever be
socated history with the emancipation oppressed
race The Of human freedom He also Expressed
his own and the warm and heartfelt sympathy Of all
loyal Americans for Secretary Seward Ho also assured
hs fellow counrymcn ths, ia the Integrity ability and
patriotism Of Vice President johnson they might safely
| connde.
The following revolutions were sdopted:-
Resolved That In President Lincolns death the country
public benefAcsor the OF frrrdon incor.
rupbe champion and the oppressed % all lands faithful
| and sympa thiflng friend.
country world have sustained In hts dc@th II greatly
heightened BY the fact that by The hand Of yolence
Il n Of consolation 20 know-and VIII be
berrd his honor IN all coming meshAs his Me do
l voted 10 the of law and order.
Resolved That have also heard with mingled feelings
Of the and well n4h success
attempt Of assassin 70 take the nfe Of Hon William
Rwad Of STATE. and u his Hon Frederick
W. seward Assistant secrctary that horror of the
arocty Of the a only elusied sy ~ the loss
would hy their death; the
eminent ability wise craftsmanship and enlightened policy
Distinguished the diplomatic ~ the secrr
tsry Of have universal both at home and
abroad and We r,eh,y bopc hat tnro.eh knd ana Sra
| mankind.
fesaons Of respect and sympaihy shown by the Lieutenant
Governor lchard 0raves Mcdonnell BY both branches
Of the Provisional Parliament and tho Mayor and Common
| Council Of the city.