The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-04-30

assembling Oh groups OF SPECTATORS on the Many of
chem bear lanterns In their hands, in order that the
funeral train may be plainly seen.
CoNDNeHAx, April 29-5 20 A. NJ
Here is the largest gathering we have seen since we
left Cleveland The-depot building is handsomely draped
with mourning Gags, and the doorway is q long
white cotton sgn with large black leteB:-sHe sleeps
IN the blessings Of the poor whose fetters God commits
dqued him to break" Guns fred and bells tolled
We have on board Governor Brough and STAFF Major
General Hooker and sta United States Senator John
Sherman and the hon Samuel Gaoway-the last named
being the chairman Of the Columbus Escort Committee
who Joined the funeral party at Cleveland.
The Lying In State Mt Columbus.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 20, 1865.
We arrived Ct the Columbus Railroad depot at 1880
The Committee Of Arrangements began at once to carry
out the programme and placed the funeral party
Tages The military officers executed the orders for the
procession
Soon the solemn strains Of brass band heard and
the coffin was slowly carried to the hearse which
neatly festOoned with black CLOTH trimmed with silver
fringe and the roof adorned with black plumes The
procession was formed the Eighty eighth Ohio volun-
teer infantry acting escort Then followed the off,
cating clergy pail bearers and others each side the
o
honor. Tho escort accompanying the remains from
Washington in open carriages three abreast They
were followed by Major General Hooker and brevet
General W. p Richardson, each with his staff and all
mounted also the Provost Marshal General, Colonel
Wilcox and sta1, Brigadier General Wagner, General
Swain and staf-all in open carriages
The remainder Of the large procession was composed
in IT # officers Of the army and soldiers at this post
Governor Brough and suite the Committee of Arrange
ments and the Chief Marshal and his special aids
heads Of Departments of State of Ohio the Mayors Of
Cincinnati and Columbus and the City Councils, the
Judges Of the federal and the State courts Orders OF
the Masons and Odd Fellows and various other ogan
Eaons including the Fenian Brotherhood The colored
Nasons and the Coored Benevolent Association
presented in the procession
The rotunda of the Capitol was draped in mourning
The coffin approached by Eve steps, It rested
mound OF moss, in which dotted the choicest
1owers At the head of the coffin rested large floral
wreath while directly behind the latter flowers in
glass and china vessels contributed by ladies' At the
corners Of the PLATFORM the floor, were large vases
allied with flowers Tho walls adorned with naval
picture representing in the life of Commodore
Perry and with various banners which had been carried
BY Ohio troops during the war; and rdded by bull
lets In many deadly conflict No confusion whatever
was occasoned in entering and returning from the Capt.
seven hours there constant line of spectators pass
ing before tho remains Bands of music played during
the afternoon the terraces of the Capitol most solemn
dges and guns continued be fired intervals during
the day.
Major General H. Wilson, who had charge of tho escort
from Washington, win accompany the remains far
indianapolis
The escort proper were entertained by the State OF
Ohio, and the remainder Of the party by the municipal
authorities.
The remains ut last removed to the depot and at
o few minutes after eight p NJ the way TO
indianapolis, which city VIC shall reach tomorrow
morning.
In the afternoon large meeting held on the East
Terrace. drge played by the Camp Thomas band.
prayer was offered up by Rev. DR.. Goodwin Then
followed hymn from full choir Of male voices Hon.
Job E. Stevenson then delivered lengthy address.
Tho choir then sang Bryant's funeral ode for the
burial Of Abraham Lincoln, when the benediction was
pronounced and an air played by the band.
Major General Hooker, having been enthusiastically
called for, spoke as follows
MI FmsNps-I thank you very much for the compli-
ment you pay me; but II do not respond 10 II by my
remarks wish you TO ascribe to the inappropriate
mess Of the occasion Cries OF "Good. " Your call was,
perhaps, dictated much by curiosity by desire to
hear speak That will grant you, and beyond that
you must excuse me. Qong continued applause)
The concourse Of people then departed