The New York herald., 1865-07-17
BROOKLYN CITY NEWS.

OBsEQUfEs OF TIM REV. MR.. HKsTON-TaR BODY
rAKRN TO PHILADELPHIA FOR INrERhEkT
The obssquss of the Rev Newton Hesson, late pastor
OF the Congregational church. Of State and Hoyt
Streets in hs CITY, soemnized yesterday afternoon
at the church which he has bcen pastor Of for the pa
four years The deceased was native Of tho city Of
Philadelphia and in his early days member Of the
Fire Department Of that city. After serving out his
time in the Fire Department he studied theology, and
being peculiarly gifted orator he suddenly 70
fame His reputation preacher, added to his
plary conduct Christian minister induced the trus
tees Of the church in this city TO invite him to become
their pastor. He was comparatively stranger when
he assumed the functions Of his ministerial calling,
but his able and devoted services in the Of his
religion soon made for him host Of friends, not
only among his fook but among the liberal portion
Of every Christian denomination In Brooklyn His du-
ties onerous and for the four years that he
ofciated in this city he never once took vacation
While other ministers Of equal celebrity found it
sary to 60 to the country during the months 70
renovate their health Mr. Heston remained at his post
and in many cases performed che duty Of these ab-
sentees in addition to his Several of the prom
nent members Of his church advised him TO take
months relaxation from his arduous duties during the
present summer and 60 to Saratoga or some place
steadily refused to do and exhausted nature at last had
to YIELD and on Thursday, July 13 he called upon
to render an account Of his stewardship His disease
was apoplexy, and he died almost instantly
The obseques, which we're very imposing, took place
this afternoon and conducted bv the Rev. Henry
Ward Beecher, Rev. Dr. Storrs, Rev. Mr.. Buddington
and the Rev. Mr.. Taylor The coffin containing the
mains taken from his late residence in Dean street.
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opened the exercises and Mr. Beecher made the prayer
The Rev. Dr. Sorrs delivered very eloquent funeral
oration, at the conclusion OF which the Rev. Mr. Bud
dington delivered a panegyrc the deceased. After
the services concluded the body removed to
the vesbule OF the church and the face exposed to
public view The committee OF arrangements did every
thing In their power give the audience opportunity
10 ass last hps Look at their beloved pastor before
on the galleries. and they were the first 70 gain admission
70 the vesbule; and as they passed out each one de-
There less than 1--WE thousand persons present
during the funeral services and all seemed feel that
they bad lost . dear and valued friend
The hour having arrived for the funeral oonsge to
start the undertaken closed the lid Of the conn., and In
At twenty minutes to i've O'Clock the procession moved
from the church. route to Jersey City, and from thence
to Philadelphia, where the body will be inferred The
the following gentlemen who represent the congregation
over which the deceased presided for the past four
Aaron Stone, L. Boyer, Robert Bennett. L. W. Towt,,
Joseph Thompson, and the bereaved wife and three
children Of the deceased The funeral was attended BY
the Atlantic Lodge Of Odd Fellows, Of which the de-
ceased was a member, and general gloom seemed 70
pervade the whole congregation at the sudden death Of
this highly gifted divine
sTHE NEW POSTMASTER.
President johnson has just reappoined George B.
Lincoln ESQ, Postmaster Of this city Mr.. Lincoln
held the Office during the administration OF President
Lincoln has given general satisfaction in the dis.
charge of his duties One thing be said Of Mr. Lam
coin which is greatly In his favor-He has considered
the claims Of returned soldiers and at the present time
than three fouhs Of the employees of his depart
Of that class The returned veterans will find
in Mr. Lincoln true friend who will give due considera-
ton to their claims, and, like Postmaster Kelly of New
York, they will never appeal to him In vain 10 have
their just rights Recognized
THE FUNERAL or MIR. CUNNINGHAM.
The funeral OF Mr.. William Fl. Cunningham who lost
his life by being crushed in the machinery Of the United
States steamer Union at the Navy Yard few days since
took place yesterday from his late residence 90 High
street His remains followed 10 their last resting
place at Greenwood Cemetery by the members of Hohcn
linden Lodge Of Freemasons, OF which the deceased
was member. Mr. Cunningham has left behind him
many sincere mourners for hts untmey end.