Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-25
of the Funeral Train.
At PHILADELPHIA.

corpse was transferred TO the hearSe Which
was of elaborate finish. The coffin, cover
ed with Union flags and surmounted with
flowers, occupied an elevated POSITION
Owing to some mismanagement the pro-
cession did not leave until six o'clock. The
military, both white and black, made a fine
display. The city troops acted as body
guard TO the corpse. In the procession
were the Mayor, City Council and other
municipal authorities, Federal officers, army
and navy officers, the judiciary, members
of the Legislature, members of Congress,
representatives of foreign countries and nu-
merous others of distinction. The firemen
and other organizations were well repre-
sented, especially the Knight Tempiars,
the Odd Fellows and the Fenians. Many
colored men also appeared as members of
charitable and other societies, with appro-
pirate badges and regalia. .,
The procession occupied an hour and q
half in passing through the streets; when,
the old State House having been reached,
the corpse was takan into Independence
Hall, where it was placed near the bell
which first proclaimed the adoption of the
Declaration of Independence. The houses.
with but few if any exceptions, were draped
in mourning. At least 100000 souls must
have witnessed the procession. The corpse,
while lying in state tonight, was visited by
thousands of persons, for whose admission
the Mayor issued cards. Tomorrow che
door will be thrown open to the public, and
closed at midnight. The city authorities
extended to the funeral party the hospitali-
ties of the Continental Hotel. s4 'rh 20
The body of the President was visited by
thousands during the night. Before day
light lines were formed east and west of In
dependence Hall, passing in by two stair
ways, through the front windows, and out
by the rear into the square,. By,10 o'clock
the lines extended at least three miles, from
the Delaware to the Schuylkill river, thou
sands occupying three or four hours before
accomplishing their object of seeing the re-
mains, About dinner time the influx of
people fell off completely. During the af-
ternoon the number again increased, and
was maintained in lines extending about a
mile, which again diminished about eve
ming.
PHILADELPHIA, April 24.- The corpse
was exposed at Independence Hall from
8 O'Clock last night until l o'clock this
morning, at which hour thousands of per-
sons were Obliged to return disappointed
from the streets, to subsequently renew
their efforts. Although the doors were not
opened until o'clock this morning, long
before that hour an anxious crowd had as
sembled. By So'clock it was almost impos-
sible to pass within two or three blocks of
the Hall. 1t was not till long after mid
night that the coffin lid was replaced, and
the face thus forever hidden from theafflict-
ed citizens.
Ex-Governor Wallace, of Idahoe, and
Gov. Pickering, of Washington Territory,
are with the funeral party as representatives
OF those territories. We were joined to-day
by Hon. Richard Wallack, Mayor of Wash
ington, who accompanies us to Springfield.
Others will unite with the party before we
leave here Tomorrow. Major-Gener Dix
and staff will arrive tonight.
The Philadelphians have done everything
possible to show their respect for the dis
tinguished deceased. The countenances of
the people best express the sadness of their
hearts. The ladies appear with mourning
badges on their left shoulders, and this Gus
tom has become so general that its non
observance is noted. ..
SECOND DISPATCH. > rsH.l
PHILADELPHIA, April 24-The body of
President Lincoln remained i'm state till
o'clock this morning. At o'clock the line
of march was taken to the Trenton railroad
depot. The train consisted of nine elegant
cars provided by the Camden and Amboy
railroad, all tastefully draped. The funer-
al car last night was additionally decorated,
heavy silver fringes being placed at the end
of the black coverings of the several pan
els, and the festoon being fastened with
stars and tasses of similar material. The
materials were contributed by citizens of
Philadelphia. Gov. Parker came on board
at Morrisville, with Adjutant General
Stockton, Quartermaster General Perrine
and others of his staff. They were accom-
panied by U. S. Senator J.P. Stockton, and
were received by Governor Curtin, of Penn
sylvania, who had joined the funeral party
at Harrisburg. g "a
r- AT TRENTON. -.!g- .-l
TRENTON, N. j., April 24.-The funeral
train reached here at $50 o'clock this MORN
ing. Gov. Parker and staff, of New Jersey,
were taken on board at the dividing line.
ATT NEW BRUNSWICK.
New BRUNSWICK, N. j., April 24.-The
funeral train arrived here on time. An
immense crowd was at the depot, and min
ute guns were fired while it was here and
until it left. The train consisted of nine
cars, and left at7:55. 'U s1
5"i AT NEWARK. '' ~.
We are in sight of Newark. The private
residences and public buildings and stores
and workshops are some of them elaborately
draped. Flags at half mast and other evil
dences of sorrow are exhibited. Among
the more prominent features was the u. S.
hospital, suitably decorated. In front were
large number of soldiers, some of them
on crutches. Those who could move were
in double file. Every one of them stood
uncovered and seemed deeply affected by
the touching spectacle. I.T
~ AT JERSEY CITY. -7.-r s-s--
At 10 o'clock we arrived at Jersey City.
Here the arrangements seemed to be per-
feet. Nothing had been neglected which
could give due effect to the ceremon-
les of the occasion. The coffin was re-
moved from the hearse car by eight
soldiers. 1t was partially covered with
the American flag and with flowers.
In the presence of the military and
of,ciyilians, including the escort which had
followed the remains from Washington, it
was. slowly carried between open ranks,
while many male voices sung a. funeral
hymn. All l'heads were uncovered. When
the corpse was leaving the station again
the Harmonic and Hoboken Quartette Clubs,
forming chorus Of about 200 voices, sung
funeral dirge.
AT NEW YORK.
AT Jersey City the Joint committee of the
Common Council of New York, with the
entire Common Council His Honor the
Mayor, and delegation or the officials of
the State, had met previous to the arrival
of the train. The remains were received
on behalfof the State of New York by the
Hon. Chauncey M. ,Depew, Secretary OF
State, and consigned to the care OF the
committee. The hearse J, was placed
on the ferry boat and taken (, in