Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-05-11
OUR DEAD PRESIDENT.
oRsEQUIEs AT SPRINGFIELD.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill, May 4, 1865.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill, May i, 1861
The already large number of visitors who
have been called here to view the remains
of the late President, was increased last
night and this morning by numerous arri-
walls from all quarters.
The remains will be accompanied to the
vault by military and civic procession.
Large numbers have continued to visit
the former residence of the late President
on the corner of Eight and Jefferson-sts
1t is hung with mourning without and taste
fully decorated within.
DELEGATION.
Large delegations from the adjoining
States and neighboring settlements arrived
through the night, and this morning the ho-
tells are overfowing. Some of the visitors
are entertained by the citizens, while thous-
ands of others are unable to find accommo-
dations
The weather is warm and the sun uncloud-
ed. Every body in Springfield is on the
streets The State House continued to be
visited. At IL O'Clock last night the eladies
ofthe Soldiers Aid Society laid upon the cof
fin a beautiful cross of evergreens studded
with rare flowers Other similar tokens
nave been contributed to-day.
sALUTEs.
At noon twenty-one guns were fired, and
afterwards single guns at intervals of ten
minutes.
THE HEARSE.
About noon the remains were brought
from the State House and placed in the
hearse, which was from St. Louis, and was
used at the funeral of the Hon. Thomas II.
Benton, Gen. Lyon and Gov Gamble The
hearse was surrounded by by magnificent
crown of flowers.
CHORUS
Meanwhile chorus of hundreds of voices,
accompanied by a brass band, sung hymn
"Chidren of the Heavenly King
AS we journey let us sing"
from the pOrtico of the Capital
THE PROCESSION
The funeral procession was under the i'm
mediate direction of Major-Gen. Hooker,
Marshal-in-Chie Brig. Gen. Cook and staff,
and Brevet Brig. Gen. Oaks and staff The
military and the firemen made fine appear
ance. The guard of honor consisted of
Gen. Barnard, Rear-Admiral Davis, and
Gems. McCallum, Ramsay, Caldwell, Thorn
as, Howe, Townsend. and Eakin, and Capt,
Field of the Marine Corps. The relations
and family friends of the deceased were in
carriages. Among thom were Judge Da-
Wis of the Supreme Court, the officiating
clergyman, Bishop Simpson, DR.. Gurley, and
others. In the procession were the Cover
nors of six or seven States, members of
Congress with their officers, the State and
municipal authorities, and delegations from
adjoining States The long line of civilians
was closed by the Free Masons, Odd Eel
lows and citizens at large, including color
ed persons. The hearse was Immediately
followed by the horse formerly belonging
to Mr.. Lincoln. Its body was covered
with black cloth trimmed with silver fringe.
Never before was there so large a military
and civic display in Springfield There
were immense crowds of people in the i'm
mediate vicinity of the Capitol to see the
procession as it passed, and the people for
several miles occupied the side ways.
OAKwOoD CEMETERY
The procession arrived at Oakwood Gem
etery az o'clock. On the left of the vault
in which the remains of the President and
his son were deposited Immediately on
their arrival was platform, on which sing
ers and an instrumental band were in place,
and these united in the chanting and and
singing of appropriate music, including
burial hymn by the deceased Presidents
pastor, the Rev. DR.. Gurley On the right
was the speakers stand, appropriately dra-
ped with mourning
PLACE OF BURIAL
A short time ago a piece of property con-
tanning eight acres, and located in the heart
of the city, was purchased by the citizens
for $53,OO0 The ground is improved with
several substantial houses and trees and
shrubbery 1t was designed to render the
site additionally beautiful and attractive,
and to erect thereon monument to the H.
lustrious dead Avaulthas been completed
for the reception of the remains, but owing
to the wishes of Robert Lincoln, the re-