Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-05-10
REMAINS oP ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Their Arrival at Springfield.
THE BURIAL.

The funeral train arrived at Springfield,
Illinois at clock on Wednesday morning,
May 3D.. The remains were deposited IN
the capital building amidst the deepest so
lemnity. The bells were tolled and funeral
guns fired. The building was draped in
the most elaborate manner. Thousands OF
people from the adjoining States had gone
thither to honor the illustrious dead and
the tears shed attest the depth of the grief
which effects the hearts of those who were
so well acquainted with this martyr citizen.
The burial took place on Thursday, May
4th, of which we give the following brief
account:
About noon the remains of President Lin
coin were brought from the State House
and placed in the hearse. The funeral pro-
cession was under Major General Hooker,
marshal-in in chief and Brigadier Generals
Cook aud Oaks The military and firemen
appeared finally, and the guard of honor
was the same as during the entire route.
!! he procession, including the Governors OF
seven States, members of Congress, State
and municipal authorities, delegations from
the adjoining States, Free -masons, Odd Eel
lows, and citizens including colored persons,
On the left of the vault in which the remains
were deposited Immediately on their arrival,
was platform on which singers and an IN
strumental band performed appropriate mu-
sic On the right was the speaker stand.
The vault is at the foot of a knoll IN Il
beautiful part Of the ground, which contains
forest trees of ali kinds. 1t has a Doric ga
bic resting on pilasters, the main wall being
rustic in style. The vault is about fifteen
feet high, and the same in width, with sem
icircular wings Of black projecting from the
hillside Tie material is limestone, procur-
ed at Joliet, Illinois Directly inside of the
| pondercus doors is an iron grating, The In
terror walls are covered with black velvet,
! dotted with evergreenS. In the centre of
the velvet is foundation OF brick work,
capped with marble slab, on which the
coffin rests The front Of the vault is trim
med with evergreens.
The Dead March in Saul was sung, ac-
c9mpanied by the band, as the remains were
! deposited.
Thousands of persons assembled at the
cemetery. before the.arrival of the procession,
and the scene was one of the most intense
| solemnity. The religious exercises were
| commenced by the singing Of dirge then
| followed the reading of appropriate portions
| of scripture and prayer. After hymn
/ sung py the cholF, heN MI IluDodtu Teau
| the last Inaugural Of President Lincoln.
Another dirge was sung by the choir, when
Bishop Simpson delivered funera address
which was in the highest degree solemn and
patriotic and portions of it were applauded.
Another dirge and a hymn followed, when
the benediction was pronounced by the Rev.
DIR. Gurley. The procession then reformed
and returned to the city
Our mourntul duty of escorting the NOR
| tai remains OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN hither is
performed We have seen them deposited
! in the tomb Bereayei friends, with sub
dued and grief stricken hearts, have taken
| their adieu and BOW turn their faces home
ward, ever to remember the affecting scenes
they have witnessed. The injunction so oft
en- repeated on the way, Bear him gently
to his rest, has been obeyed, and the great
heart Of the nation throbs heavily at the
portals of the tomb.