The Portland daily press., 1865-05-02
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Tuesday Morning, May ., 1866.
Obsequies Of Abraham Lincoln at Alban

ssu1sa Albany, N. T., April 27, 1866.
To the Editor Of the Press iagosl se4 .iinl
That ABRAHAM LINCOLN has obtained al
greater hold upon the hearts of the Ameri
can people than any other man since the days
of WASHINGTON, Is evidenced by the Incl
dents and demonstrations of love ON the par.
of all classes of people during this grand fu-
neral, extending from Washington to Spring
field, ILL.,, of which we endeaVoredto perform
our part yesterday. No monument erected
upon the spot where the late President fell, or
on any other spot, can be so enduring as the
monument which he himself erected in the af-
fections of those who levated him second
time to the highest position within their
gift. 3e e'saaAa da a- 49Hlfa tks3s.
Yesterday the names of Washington and
Lincoln we're associated together on many q
banner, and over many door, the one as the
titther. the other as the scpior of our coun-
try. s,a4 M .s ssss, VI s1asfil
laiai He THE DAY ae7eeA it1a
was one Of the most beautiful Of all the
spring. The sky was clear, and the sun,
though warm, was not too much SO for the
comfort Of those who were to witness and act
in the funeral obsequies.H neA ,nsaae ahY =
THE AssEMBLAGE OF PEOPLE Il Il
Ia my letter of yesterday, mentioned the
great number of people present from far and
near. 1t is estimated that over 10000 were
present to witness and act, comprising the
elite, beauty and intelligence, OF the great
mass of the liberty loving men and women
living within sixty miles of this oity. The
city was literally full. FIJI .Tssasea 9.ssa.s
s-t THE CATAFALQUE. W
The catafalgue was prepared by Mr.. James
Allen, Of Albany II was a beautiful piece Of
mechanic;sm, and said never to have been
equaled by any thing Of the kind before in
the city. It's decorations were of an artistic
character, and arranged with faultless taste.
The main platform was twelve feet long, and
over six feet in width. It was covered with
black cloth of rich material, which hung over
the sides nearly to the ground, and the whole
was bound with silver bullion cord. The cano
py,from the centre Of which hung from the ABOVE
a beautiful beauquet, was supported by four
ssauted" columns. These were covered with
the same black, and around them were woven
chaplets Of ivy, producing a most beautiful
effect. The canopy was lined with white sat
in and was covered with black cloth. 1T was
surmounted by gilt eagls tastefully draped
and cplumed. The whole presented an ap-
pearance which ELECTED appro yal from all.
REMOVAL OF THE REMAINS.
AT 1.-TWO o'clock the procession began its
march over the route designated. The mill
tary,civc societies, representatives Of the an
my and navy, members Of both branches Of
Congress, the New York Legislature, and
members of every department OF the State
government, were the constituent part of the
procession. l think there were seven bands
in the procession, all discoursing beautiful and
appropriate music. The procession which
marched eight abreast, was probably the
grandest ever known In Albany. seHas
The sidewalks and houses alo5g the route
were crowded and packed. The windows and
roofssoG the houses were alive with humanity.
AS the procession passed along, the people
were hushed to silence, and naught was heard
save the slow and steady tread Of those pass
ing by. aai41 .aeleaes" 'ass ii9e4sss..i .A'3 4