Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-05-03

4. MAJ VIII Oumback, PAymasfsr.
Q. Capt. Hugh Middleton, Ado
l. Capt James Wilson, A o N
Third wateh-From II N. 20 1 pm
l. Col Chas Murray, ssth Ind Vols
2. Lit Col G Major, 43d Ind Vols.
3. MAJ william Bailey. PaymAsaer.
4. surgson Chas Kipp, Usv.
5. Capt Dunn a2Eh . IAfsntFy.
g. oaps HagsF, 18th U Infantry
Fourth watch-Trom P. AtsSrM
1. Colonel J Warner, nth regIneat %
2. Major @ hanna, Psymaster
3 Surgeon Bobbs, USv.
:. Captain z L Ogden, issh Q Iahntry.
s. Captain wallace, 5th &c.
s. Captain William Sweeney, sSd InfAatry, In
diana Volunteers.
Fiflh wateh-From aPMto5PM-
/: Brsgsdisr General 9 Pitcher, A ID Gen.
Z. MsJ.r Marshal Grover, Psyma stsr.
3; MaIer ". =. Norris, asa regiment, Infantry,
Indiana Volunteers. q
4. Captain Fergus Walker, a A IG.
s. Captain James whitmorS, Ordnsnce ofBssr,
6. Captain Pope, Acs
sixth wateh-Yron p. M. to 7PM
/, Brsvet Brigsdlsr General A stephens. Col
3. Major Bun4y, PaynasseF.
:. Surgeon II Fraser, <3d regiment Il @.
P.. 21s. IsyIeE .Sas g.
G. Captain 7 Burrows 18th q Infantry.
Seventh wstch-From p n. toeP. H.
/. LisutsHant Colonel Allss Rutherford, 22d
d "
!. MAJ A Blake, 12rh Ind Oay
}. Maj N Terrell. PSymaster.
{. Capt Jas Rice, 9Th yRc
8. Capt n II BAilhAchs, A AG.
9. Capt VIM Blanchard, I'D NRO.
Eighth wateh--Rrsm to Zip. "a.
I. Col WIN Mclean, 4sd Ind.
z. Brsvst Major II X Thatchsr, 18th : Int
;, Capt d knssell, 9th v &c.
4. Capt VIM W Jones, I'D nc.
s. Capt Christopher @ Becker, nth VRC
6. Capt VIM L Yslton, 4s1 Ind.
Ninth WAtch-FIonl IL p. IA. until Dsparture.
l. Il Col John Gardner. 18th Il G.
8. Capt Samuel Place, I7th &c.
.. Capt Robert @ Hicks, 5th VIC.
8. Capt Tranes Welsh, A3d lad
9. Capt John o'Nsll, 92d " re.
Ths Co6Es Deposited on the OhGatalqne.
The detail Of twenty-five sergeants
lifted the coffin out OF the funeral car,
carried it into the State House, and de-
posted it ON the cstafalque. Then the
choir chanted funeral dirge. after
which the City Band and the Band of
the 22d v. r. G. struck ap "old Hun
bred"
Opening the Coffin
The cofir lid was then unscrewed, at
about clock, and the remains exposed
to view. The doors were thrown open
for the admission of the Sabbath School
children and ladies'
Yies0isg the Body
Having hurriedly breakfasted at the
Bates House, we sailed forth, about 9
o'clock, to make our way to the Capitol
mo easy undertaking. The rain was
falling steadily, but despite the inclem-
eney, the side walks on both sides Of
Washington street, extending out to Lit
Hes Hotel, were densely crowded with
people eagerly making their way, bat
with the utmost difficulty, to the State
House. Quitting the side walk, We took
the open, muddy street and FASTENED to
the Square, where the exhibition of
little square paper, bearing the tails
manic words
Admit the Bearer
reE o. P. MORTON, GOV. OF I'D.
procured rs ready ingress to the Square,
bat wAen We approached the entrance
we were compelled TO secure place in
the procession. and await its SLOW move
ment until within the Hall.
A raised war had been constructed on
either side Of the catafalque, and the
procession, after entering the building
in files Of TOURS, were divided, and in
double files passed along rather leisurely,
but without moments pause, taking a
hasty glance Of the illustrious dead as
they we're hurried forward by the guard.
After passing the coffin we dropped
out Of the procession, and through the
courtesy Of the officers ON duty secured |
On eligible position where we could Mt |
leisure observe the passing multitudes.
IL was scene worthy of 9 master pen
Gil On and on they came in one IN
broken series, hour after hour. Old men
and young men, women with children in
their arms, black people and white, all
mixed up, pressed for.
ward animated by the same mosive-~noG /,
the qualification Of . morbid curiosity,
but an earnest, loving desire to gaze for !,
the last time on the features Of great
and good man, whose patriotism, firm :
mesa, integrity and wisdom have carrie ID
the nation through perils only now Ne
ginning to be comprehended, and newer |
10 be encountered again-a great end |
good man, doubly endeared because of /
The damning Atrocity of the act Which |
robbed rs of our guide.
iF appearance of the Body
Silently, reverently, with uncovered
heads, the throng approach the coffin,
passing in couples on either side, over q
platform raised TO afford better view
# the body. Everything is hushed to
he stiffness Of death, save the whispered
.dmonitions of the attendants to 'suass
IN. A hood of soft, mellow light il
brown By the chandeliers over the eof-
ia, the lid Of which ia removed from the
head and chest, affording good view Of
ne features. The facets much diseolor-
ID, and shaved closely down to The uppsr
part OF the chin, showing beneath short.
loosely trimmed whiskers, such a. Mr..
lincoln has been accustomed TO wear for
aaay years. Although discolossd, there
$ nothing Of the responsiveness Of death
'lsibls in the dead Presidents face.
ne expression is that of calm, placid ,
ousentment as if he we're enjoying an
slesp. rather than that Of = /,
'erson who has persisted by violence.
The hneanenss of the face were per /