The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1865-05-11

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| Iowa. Missouri and Indiana, and the
we're next in continuation. The societies
of knights Templar of this city. and
representatives from St. Louis, Peoria
and Decatur were followed by the socie-
ty of Masons of this city, with Bloom
/ ington, Clinton. Decatur and Chicago
! delegations. The Grand Chapter of
Royal Arch Free Masons and different
/ societies of Odd Fellows came in regular
order of procession. These different
/ bodies appeared to much advantage,
/ their rich and costly regalias and their
/ solemn. religious air having 4 peculiar
effect upon the sight as we'll as senses.
/ The Springfield Catholic Institute As
! sociation were out in large numbers and
handsomely attired with their green
sashes and rosettes of mourning. Mr..
Daniel Kelly, one of the members, bore
on flagstaff a beautiful full rugged ship
three feet long and six inches wide, and
/ intended to be emblamatic of the Ship
of State. A steel portrait of President
Lincoln was at the bow and another at
tae stern, as if he were omnipresent in
guiding its passage. This miniature
vessel was very handsomely decorated,
and the portraits shrouded in evergreens
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as well as the sentiment il represented,
/ attracted great attention and gave uni
yersal satisfaction. The Bloomington
/ Turner's, Fenian Brotherhood and fire
organizations followed next. Conspicu-
Gus among the latter was No. 2, of this
city, with their bright, new uniform and
manly bearing. The Altonian fire COM
| pany from Alton, and Bloomington fire
company attended and took part in the
| ceremonies. The entire fire department
| of this city and their brother guests
| from neighboring towns, did themselves
an honor in appearing in such strong
numbers on this solemn occasion. The
colored societies of Free Masons and
! Odd Fellows marched in line and de
meaned themselves in most creditable
manner. The concourse Of citizens who
followed was very large.
ABOUT pEposIrING THE REMAINS.
So much had been said and so little
known as to the location in which the
ashes of the diseased would find final
rest, that the people grew somewhat un-
easy The general public opinion and
especially that of the citizens of Spring
field was in favor of having the remains
deposited in the Mather estate in this
city, but Mrs. Lincoln willed it otherwise,
and the dust has been placed elsewhere.
All last night long workmen were
employed in finishing vault in case
different arrangements might have been
agreed upon. AS if this were finally the
selected location up to late hour this
morning the public knew little or nothing
about the spot selecting for interment.
The papers gave no definite information,
although on yesterday one of them
published an extra, stating the body
would be deposited on the Mather place,
which statement proved canard. No
hand bills were given the public for
their guidance in the matter, and every
body inquired, Where will the President
be buried? The question is now settled
ARRIVAL OF THE REMAINS AT OAK GENE
Terry.
The procession has arrived at Oak
Hill Cemetery. The family friends,
guards of honor, chief mourners and
others assembled close around the vault
The clergy were on an elevated ground
adjacent, and Bishop Simpson, surround
ed by other prominent clergymen, stood
in advance looking down upon the coffin
After prayer by one of the gentlemen
present, the Bishop delivered a funeral
Grafton. 1t was one of the most master
ly efforts ever delivered by this eloquent
speaker. 1t was about one hour in du-
ration, and large part was a critical
and wonderfully accurate analysis of
the late Presidents character. His per
Grafton, giving the lessons Of the hour,
was a matchiess piece of eloquence-
glowing periods produced applause, and
his appeals were greeted with solemn
amens from the large audience.
THE VAULT.
The vault is built of Joliet stone, and
is twelve feet long by fifteen feet wide,
with an arch Of four feet sweep. 1t was
tastefuily decorated in black and was
hung with evergreens. Large wreaths
were suspended around the walls, and
the floor was strewn with everereens
In the center of the vault was a block of
the finest polish, eight feet long by six
wide, and four feet thick, which was
covered with black drapery and tassela-
ted with fringe of black velvet The
block was raised twenty two inches from
the surface of the vault In this struc.
ture lies all that remains mortal of
Abraham Lincoln
LITTLE wILLIEs COFFIN.
Between the end of the vault and that
portion containing the Presidents re-
mains, and near the end, lie the remains
Of little Willie, in black walnut box
Thus. in death, as in life, are they near
each other.
PLACING THE coFFINs IN THE VAULT.
While the collins were being placed in
the vault the greatest interest was mani
Tested to get last look at the coffin of
the sacred. People stood on tip-toe,
anxiously peering over each others
shoulders. each one determined, if posi-
Bile, to satisfy himself. There was no
crushing or jarring however-the most
rigid order having been observed. As
the guard of honor placed the ashes in
the vault, Capt. Robert Lincoln and the
intimate family friends were standing
close by the door and watching every
movement The Captain looked solemn
and thoughtful, and bore himself with
manly courage throughout
The ceremonies having terminated,
the doors of the vault were closed By the
sexton, Mr.. George Wilus, when the