New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-08-17
FUNERAL EXTRAORDINARY.
international OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Of Mr.
John w. Schmidt, Consul for Prussin,
Enxouy, BADEN, and Oidc nburg.

The funeral services { Mr.. John W. Schmidt
we're held at Grace Church in this city yesterday ut II
o'clock.
Mr. Schmidt was PIiyy Commercial Councillor Of
His Majesty the King OF Prussia ConsulGeneral of
Prussia SaIony Baden and Oldenburg. to the United
States; knight OF the Red Eagle Of Prussia, with the
Star, knight Commander OF the Albrechts Order OF
salony. knight Of the Zahringer Loyen Order OF Ba
den and Of The Peter friedrich Ludwig Order Of Oden
burg.
The funeral attended by nearly all the represent
atives OF foreign Governments. and altogether there
was quite large congregation most Of them for
cgners.
IHE CLERGYMFS.
The Rev Dr. Warlow OF this city, assisted By min
istcr from ncghboring city conducted the funeral
ceremonies.
THE PAIL HEARERS
A. C. Rossiere, a. r. DE Luzc Consul from Switzer.
land, A. +. kcmble VIM. kembe. Preston Moore, OF
Cold Spring. William Il. Aston T.. DutiIb. Chas bet.
mold. Adam C. Norris Charles Heeksher, Doctor Hos
ack, Judge Roosevelt
DIsTINGUIsHED PARTIES PRESENT
Among the distinguished gentlemen present were
Baron Won Gerolt the Prussan Minister; upon his bo
som was embazoned the orders with which he has been
endowed and his venerable FORM though bent with the
weight Of many years bore his honors and the white
and black insignia Of the pailbearer with becoming
dignity.
Bnron Won Grabour Secretary Of Legation.
Charles f. Loose the Austrian Consul General whose
nce.bowed figure also adorned VITA numerous EN-
blems aud whose head was frequently 'bent re'ereny
during the progress OF the impressive ceremony.
The Chancellor OF the Prussian Legation.
Nessrs kesser and ilbrecht, Secretaries OF the de-
ceased. They sOmber in the "trappiDgs and the
suits Of woe and upon their mournfu features were to
be seen the unmisakable indications OF that grief at
the loss Of their beloved superior
Edward Gerhardt Jannson, Vice Consul for Olden-
Leopold Schmidt son Of the deceased Consul OF Prus
sa, Vice Consul and Acting Consul OF saiony
BRINGING IN THE COFFIN.
At III o'clock the palbearers proceeded up the cen
trial aisle OF the church followed by the sexton and his
assistants with the coffin. The coiu was very hand
Of black mahogany, hicky studded with sill.
rer.headed screws aud covered with white flowers
A largo formed Of woven white flowers lay at
the head. while pure white chapet. also OF flowers
rested upon the foot of the coffin Between these sym.
bos sirewn other flowers all OF them white, with
here and there spray OF delicate green.
The FUNERAL SERVICE
The mournu procession proceeded 10 the foot of the
altar, where the i0werstrewn coffin deposited
and the brief Episcopal burial services tread
the remains the entire congregation maintaining u
reverent silence
The scene was very impressive Near the coffin was
the stawart form Of VIM. H. Aston the wcalthiest
in America. shade OF sadness rested upon his rddy
face-begnning at the eyebrows and slowly sweeping
down enyeloping hs protuberan nose. and lingering
thoughtfny about the wrinkles Of his sombcr mouth.
Perhaps he reflected upon the dust within that coffin
aud perhaps his meditations contemplated the mystic
future when h. too would be living ashes 10 ashes and
dust To dustwhon his colossal fortune would longer
avail him when the list OF his rentals shall have passed
away, like the shadow OF dream.
DISPOSITION or THE REMAINS.
The remains were conveyed 10 Trinity Cemetery
and temporarily deposited in the family vault OF Mr..
VIM. u. Astor. whence it is said. they will be removed
10 Germany.
THE DECEASED
was over 20 years of age. and has been resident Of
this country for 60 years. II he had lived two months
longer, be would have occupied the position in which
he died for period Of 80 years He respected and
esteemed by all who knew him thoroughly and enjoyed
the perfect confidence OF the Governments which he
represented Ia the last.