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

~ Burlington yesterday was draped
~ black aud the symbols Of mourning and
sorrow were exhibited from nearly every
public and private building in the CITY.
rags trimmed with Grape were every-
where displayed, and we observed in
front OF Parsons block large and elegant
bearing the name of our la.
mented President. All business houses
were closed, bells were tolled and our citi.
zens generally repaired to the different
in all Of which appropriate ser.
vices were held. It was day of universal
gloom and sorrow. Every patriot mourn
led the noble man who has fallen. rs If at.
,ached to him by the tondest ties of per-
|sonal friendship. Never before did the
death OF any man in this nation come
home with such sorrow to the hearts
|of the people; and yesterday, from
pulpit and rostrum, throughout the length
and breadth of the land, the name of A bra
nam Lincoln was eulogized, and his heart.
less assassination spoken of in trembling
tones and with heartfelt tears.
In accordance with previous arrange.
lments the procession formed on Third
street, and was composed of all the military
organizations and civic societies OF the
lefty, carrying flags and banners draped in
and each wearing symbol OF
upon the arm. In the process
ion was an elegant hearse tastefully deck
Ted with black and white Grape, drawn by
tour white horses, each led by 4 soldier,
which added greatly to the solemnity OF
the spectacle.
With muf1ied drums, and the band playing
funeral marches, the band headed the COZ,
Itege, which marched through the principal
|streets i'll solemn array, forming one of the
most grave and imposing sights that the
mind can we'll contemplate. Upon arriy.
ling in front Of Grimes Block the process.
(sion halted and passed up into Union Hall
which was quickly filled to overtlowinx
the immense audience being made up In
part Of ladies' The Hall was hung with
(bhck, sud over the ros,rum in large black
letters were the words: "a Nasio,
Mourns." Senator Grimes was called t.
the chair, and the meeting opened will
prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Dennis, whose ap
peal to the Throne of Grace was eloquen
and powerful. Upon taking the chair Sen
ator Grimes paid most beautiful tribut.
to the character and memory of Mr.. Lin
coin, calling him the savior of his country
and one of the most worthy men tha
ever lived. He was followed by the Rev
Mr.. Stewart, Rev. DIR. Corkhill, Mr.. Theo
dore Gulich and others, all of whom spok.
with much feeling in reference to the grea
boss the nation and the world have suffered
in the death of our beloved President
Senator Grimes made the closing speech
In which he took occasion to speak in term,
of great laudation Of President johnson
whose administration of the high Office hi
has been called upon to assume he predict
ed would be satisfactory to the people, ane
such a. would best subserve the interest,
of the nation.
Although crowded to suffocation the null
titude preserved the utmost quiet until tn,
meeting closed, and many we're affected I,
tears at the recital of the noble attributes
of our late Chief Magistrate, who had don,
20 much for the nation and who was .,
wickedly struck down in the midst Of hi
usefulness. Yesterday will long be re
membsred in Burlington-it will long b.
remembered throughout the nation. Ma,
vengeance and destruction overtake tn
6end that has caused ~ to mourn, ant
may they perish who urged him to destro,
one Of the purest and noblest Of mankind
over whose memory . stricken nation
sheds its most sacred tears, and who's
spotless name future generations shall re
we're and honor.
~ Two days of greater sorrow and an
guish have never been known in this coun
try than those which followed the an
nouncement of the foul murder of Presi
dent Lincoln. It seems q month since tn,
crushing news was flashed oyer the wire
Saturday morning. Every loyal either
foola nm thnnph ho Ind ks,s,n smitfon anf