The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-29

Funeral OF Jose Garcia Otcro-Solcmn
and Imposing Observation-Disclosures
Hundred Police Forming q Guard OF
Honor to tho Cortege-Address by Senior
Cuyas-Incidents, &c.
The mortal remains Of the unfortunate victim OF the
City Park tragedy deposited yesterday the vault
at the Cemetery Of tho Holy Cross Fatbush L. I. The
ceremonies and procession unusually impressive,
and the excitement which has prevailed In Brooklyn and
Williamsburg tho murder seemed to have reached
its climax at the Church Of Our Lady Of Mercy De-
bevose street. where the solemn requiem services were
being chanted the body From early hour largo
crowds assembled at the church. the Forty fourth pre-
cnc station house. and tho house in which the body
lying. Around the church in particular the throng
was immense. swaying Of human beings covered
every available spot for blocks around the lamp
posts, two Of which, through some unaccountable mis-
take Of the thrifty gas purveyos OF Brooklyn stood in
that remote district The greater portion Of the
semblage composed Of the fair sex, all Of whom
expressed the deepest commseraion for the generous
and good natured Spaniard cruelty assassnatcd by
those whom he trusted At two o'clock the body was
conveyed in hearsc to the church. escorted by de-
tachment OF hundred police from the various Brook
lyn precincts all under the command OF Captain wadd
On reaching the church the police formed the side
walk In two lines between which the coffin borne
to the altar by six men who participated in the arrest Of
Peccr and Gonzalez When the coffin deposited In
to the Ritual Or the Catholic Church. commenced The
Misevae was sung by the choir, when the officiating
clergyman, the Rev. Mr. McKenna, with cross bearer
and acoytes met the corpse the door OF the church.
Tho Rev. Mr.. McKcnna delivered address 10 the
vast congregation, the subject Of which tho
tainy Of human life He assisted In the ceremonies
by the Rev. DR.. Gardner and Rev. Mr. Carroll. When
the body was brought outside the church laid
two pcdesta FOR some time in order 70 afford the people
an opportunity OF gazing the uncovered face Of the
dead man. The coffin was made Of rosewood and bore
the inscription, ose Garcia Otero died November "a
1866 The coffin was then placed In the hearse, and the
funeral procession moved forward towards the cemetery
Seldom has any funeral In Brooklyn been attended with
p@es csnsanpp the prneos spapsh residents Of New
York The police formed guard OF honor, and accom-
panied the corege TO the outskirts Of the city They then
halted and remained standing in two lines, with heads
uncovered, until the last carriage passed II tr-
butte OF respect which elected the warmest acknowledge
cntiro police programme arranged and carried out by
Captain Waddy reflected tho highest credit the De-
partment
THE CROWD.
There could not have been less than Ave thousand
people present. and each face banched with ex-
preston Of mingled horror and pity Is the line Of
mourners went by. There are some circumstances at
tending this deed Of blood which rendered IL one Of
intense yet horrible interest and the full detailed
counts OF 10 given In the HERALD have caused II to
be the principal or rather only topic Of conversa-
ton for the past week. At the cemetery tho
a N sSs n sa ANY
blast signing through tho eaness trees around the little
church in the cemetery the only drge sung there
10 the memory Of the deceased. knot OF his dark
eyed countrymen was congregated around Mr. Cuyss,
who repeated 10 them for the last time tho Oft told story
OF blood. In conclusion he said
GHSTIEnES-Amdst all the circumstances Of the sad
which brings this sacred spot thing II very
gratifying and worthy Of the highest praise and that
the way In which the whole matter has been conducted
BY the authorities Of this city. We have TO thank
heartily the police force in general, and Captain waddy
In particular for the activity displayed IN tho capture Of
the muriercrs and the honors paid TO the dead which
the praiseworhy the victim \ foreigner
in this country I wish / could explain this feeling 20
themselves; but since they not present. hope the
Spanish Consul will give them our most ervenf thanks
To the public In general we arc greatly Indebted for the
deep interest they have shown towards the poor victim
OF this atrocious deed and In representation OF the
Spanish people, most ardcnty acknowledge their kind
conduct have TO thank you also for your attendance
and show OF sympathy for the late Mr. Otero, whose
family have the honor 10 represent on this occasion
The following gentlemen attended the remains TO the
cemetery Don Luis Lopez dc Are Acting Spanish
CoEsu; Senior Tommoso Tolosa, Captain Peterson and
lady, Senior Cuyas and son. John samsony, Van Baum
berghen, y Ceballos Carlos MART y o. Serreno, nc.
The party then returned 10 the Barcelona Hotel about
seven o'clock r. The remains OF Mr.. otero will be
conveyed 10 Cardenas as arrangements can DO
effected with his friends there