The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-04-22

In the order of procession was a detach-
|ment of colored troops, then followed the
white regiments of infantry with sew
|eral bodies of artillery and cavalry,
navy marines: army officers ON foot
the pail bearers in carriages; next, the
|hearse. which was drawn by six white
horses. the coffin prominent to every be.
holder. The floor on which it rested was
STRUNG with evergreens and white flowers.
Then followed the President and cabinet,
diplomatic corps, members Of Congress,
|Governors of States, delegations from va
|riOus States, fire companies, civic associa-
|ttons, clerks of departments and others,
together with many public and private car
|riages, closing up with a large number of
|colOred men.
The body was conveyed to and deposited
lin the rOtunda Of the capitol.
This was the largest and most imposing
funeral procession ever witnessed in Wash
|lngtOn. An hour and a half was occupied
in passing given point.
The nearest relatives of the late Presi-
dents family now here are the two sons of
the deceased, Capt. Robert and Thaddeus
Lincoln, N. w. Edwards and C. N. Smith,
lot Springfield. brother-in-law Of the late
President, and DIR. Lyman B. Todd, OF
(Dacotah, cousin of Mrs. Lincoln.
Mrs. Lincoln was not present at the fu-
neral. 1t is said she has not even seen her
husbands corpse since the morning of his
death.
TOLEDO, April 19.-The funeral ceremo-
mics Of President Lincoln here to-day was
very imposing. A procession was formed
|of the military, fire departments, Odd Fell
lows, board oftrade and citizens generally.
speeches were made by Hon. j. NJ. Ashley
and others. There were religious services
lat noon in all the churches.
TORONTO, April 19.-There was general
observance Of this day in all the principal
Cities. Many smaller villages throughout
the country held churches. Councils pass
led resolutions expressing sympathy and
coincidence. In this city business was
suspended. Services we're held in many
5churches aud the greatest interest mani
Tested. Zion church was draped in Amer
lean flags in deep mourning. A general
Repression Of sympathy in this communi-
1ty for the American people, respect for
Rmost detestatton Of the horrible manner
lin which his life was sacrificed.
BUFFALO, April 19.-The greatest dem.
|onstration ever known in this city occur
red to-day. Services were held in all the
principal churches this morning. The
whole city was given to mourning. An
Immense funeral cOrtege, consisting of the
military, city government, trades, Masons
and Societies, followed the magnificent
|catafalque, drawn by ak white horses.
The city was crowded with people from
|ceedings were characterized by the utmost
|solemnity.
MUscArlNs. Iowa, April l9.-The exer-
|cises and ceremonies to-day in this city, in
|sympathy with the funeral and national
mourning for the late President, were Of
the most imposing character. AZ en- Sat-
|u.day. business has been entirely suspend
ed. An immense procession Of citizens
was formed at II O'Clock, headed by the
bands of the city, playing the funeral
|dirge, and moved through the principal
streets. The bells of the city were telled,
land minute guns fred from IL q. m, to 3 p.
|m. Afterwards the procession Of citizens
assembled in two large halls. After open
log the exercises with prayer and singing,
eloquent and appropriate addresses were
given by prominent citizens, expressive Of
great sorrow for our national bereavement.
The different churches ofthe city generally
|are heavily hung with emblems Of mourn
ling, and in accordance with the proclama-
|tion aud recommendation Of Gov. Stone,
will be SO drared for thirty days.
Fort MADISON, April 19.-Funeral SER
vices were held in all the churches at Il
O'Clock, large congregations being in at
tendance. AT haif.past one the funeral
procession was formed, Captain Davis act
ing as Marshal, embracing civic and mill.
|tary companies, Masons, Odd Fellows, cit
liens and pupils of the public schools.
The procession, which was the largest
ever seen in Fort Madison, marched to the
upper Park, where an appropriate and ell.
inqusnt Grafton was delivered by John
Van Valkenburg, Esq.
The dwellings were draped-places Of
business were closed, and all spontaneous.
|ly testified their grief and sorrow in view
|of the sad bereavement aud unparalleled
national calamity which has befallen us,
(Signed,) WRIaHr.
INDIANAPOLIS, April 2O.-The demon.
stration yesterday in memory Of President
Lincoln was most solemn and Impressive
The procession was the largest ever sect
here, and included all the military, execu
tive, State and judicial officers, Mayor ant
ICity Council, fire department, Masonic
IOdd Fellows aud German societies, mer
Chants and all other organized associations
business was entirely suspended, religion,
services were held in all the churches, anG
business and private houses are draped il
mourning. The day was generally OBJ
eserved throughout the State.
EOfelga News.
NEW YORK, April l9.--yhe steame,
! Persia has arrived from Liverpool Apri