Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-06-27

anu uletiuRhiBhed patflotlbm OF the deceased. III
The Bishop stated that he had administered the s
holy rite Of confirmation to Admiral Dupont
sixteen years ago, and during oil that period, up
to The hour Of his DEATH he had been devoted,
consistent, practical, working christian; taking
especial pleasure in every effort tending to the
advancement Of the Church and the glory of its
divine Head and Master.
AT ST. JoHs's CHURCH, BRGNDYwINR.
The Rev. Mr.. Coleman, Rector Of 81. Johns I
church. 10 announcing the death Of the Admiral,
referred to the great loss which ha befallen the
Church and State in the death Of one who, Ly
ibis zeal and devotion 10 the interests Of each
had made bis counsel and services Of great value
he opjoined his example Of unaffected, and yeti
Iundisguised religion, as one that could andl
Ought to be initiated by all in posts Of publicl
danger and responsibility. In conclusion, Mr..
Coleman urged his congregation to join heartily
in prayers 10 God for the giving Of his comfort
to the afflicted family, and Of grace to them
selves, that they all might so live as that when
they came to die their death might be that of
the iustrious Admiral, the death of the right
leous.
THE FUNERAL.
The remains Of the lameuted Admiral were
inferred at fve O'clock from the family resi-
dence, about four miles from this city
be no extraordinary display on the occasion, stl
the obsequies were Of decidedly impressive,
solemn and interesting character, aud every way
worthy of the illustriOus name and brilliant Gu
reer Of the departed naval hero.
,DInrIsoUIsHED NAVAL AND MILITARY OFFICERS
PRESENT.
special train Of cars reached this city at
: shalf-past three o'clock, having on board the
following distinguished naval and military Off.
scers; Major General George G. Meade, accom-
panied by Major Meade and Major Bacie, of his
personal staff Colonel G. II. Crossman, Com.
modore Hull, Commodore Eugle, Commodore
Lardner, Commodore Turner, Commodore Ad-
ANS, Captain Farnley, Captain Burrows, Com-
mander Frailey, Commander Corbiu, Commander
Harrison, Lieutenant Commander Niokels, Lieu.
tenant Commander Wells lieutenant Uommt nder
McCauley, Poym ster Melach, Paymaster Good
win, PaymasIer Lardner, Paymaster Petit,
surgeon Qunn, Surgeon Coates, Surgeon
Fonllz, Acting Volunteer Lieutenant wilson
Lieutenant smalley, of the Marine Corps Gen
z Ward b. Buraett Captain James West, aud u
number Of civilians.
u large lumber of our citizens were assembled
< lat the depot, anxious TO get a glance at III,
Z military and naval gentlemen expected. Gen
Il Meade came In for q large share of attention
and crowd followed close after him during biz
Hwalk from the train to the passenger cars il
& waiting to convey the party to the Rising SUI
4depot' The excursion party took their seats il
IN large aud airy car especially provided 70
\ them and drove through the city to the term
4nus Of the railroad. where carrit ges were il
4 waiting to convey them TO Christ Church, sit
+ Sualed on the DUPONT estate, near the powdt
= mills, aud about one mile from the residence G
the deceased.
ia THE sCpHP AT capfa1 cuuocu
n 1t was arranged that the remains of the deoease
Eshould be brought without display from III
laresidence, aud the obsequies proper take Mac
Efrom the church. Accordingly that sacred ed
hce became the centre of interest. Some tim
before the arrival Of the remains, an mmens
sorowd Of ladies and gentlemen were gathered o
the green surrounding the church, and ever
IS road leading TO it displayed stream of peopl
bound for the common centre, intent on viewin
Hthe interesting ceremonies. The lawn in froi
Of the church was completely filled with vehicle
II Not all descriptions, some Of which oonveyt
spectators from long distance.
T. THE FUNERAL ooRrEGR.
T. The church bells commenced tolling at
Hquarter to FIVE O'Clock, which hernlded the Al
Hprosch OF the Admrars remains. The nav
aud military officers in waiting then arrang,
themselves on either side of the vestibule VIII,
the cofin was taken from the hearse, carri
past them and deposited in front of the chance
The coffin WAS covered with black cloth, beau
fully mounted with silver aud covered with
rioh American Aag. The officers then filed in
%the church and took the seats assigned thei
n hfollowed by ladies and citizens.
I tEsoLENN sCRNE-INPosISG RELIGIOUS cERlMosIV
RI The church was dsnsely crowded, and eve
II window was filled with spectators endeavorI
sto catch glimpse Of the solemn proceeding
aAmid breathess stiffness the service was pr
ceeded with as follows:-
81 Services as far as the Lesson were read
81 Rev. G. Breck, Of Trinity Church.
u Lesson and concluding prayers were read
4 Rev. VIM. A. Newbold, Rector Of Christ Churc
Funeral Address, delivered by Rt Rev. Bisht
Lee.
Service at the grave by Bishop Lee and Re
Mr.. NeWbod.
= HChurch Stanton, was also present in the chane,
Rsv. Mr.. Coleman, of 81. johns Church, W
swith the family.
sYHoPsIs OF BISHOP LEES REMARKS.
The reverend gentleman said it was a sad n
g4to congregate h.re fer Ire purpose Of paying
L last tribute ofrespect to departed worth Wor
could do bat little justice to the occasion, and
felt incapable OF adverting in proper terms
this community, but the nation at large,
can only bow in reverence to the will of I
4 X Almighty.
a. He said nation mourns with us to to-da
and the great heart Of the American people bel
81 with feelings Of respect and sorrow for the ilu
Is trious departed. The name Of Admiral Dupo
Is repeated with affection all over the land.
Ill was widely known as Que OF the greatest nav
b lights In the country. He was true and faithi
eEto the dag of his country while many aroui
II him were false to it, aud be defended il with d
Il Voton and courage.
He was the honored instrument of achievii
81 great aud glorious victory, which electrift
the nation. History, and history only, can
9full Justice to Admiral Dupont and his nan
l. Will be recorded among those who are celebra
i cd for heroic deeds. The speaker alluded to d
y bright cheerful nature of the deceased, and ga
D I his friends land who were not his friends y ct
y attest the strong magnetism with which be a
traeted hipselt 10 everybody with whom be can
j In contact.
He was true not only to his country, his rel
Htlons and bis friends, but also to the church.
While he was engaged in such responsible Sc
vices TO his country. receiving the paudits
The nation, he still bowed with humility befor
"a Christ. He had no osteutaiiou in religion, bl
was candid, fair, outspoken Christian.
VI The speaker dwOlt at considerable length O
n the Christian virtues of the deceased. He sal,
weigh him in any balance, either sacred or sect
'Elar, and he would be found to be man in ever
krespeot. lie rejoiced that he not only 80 We
Fought the battles OF his country, hut those {
his religion also His name will live with thos
Mof Farragut, Foote, Porter, and host of Olhe
heroeS.
Il TIE LAST LOOK AT THE ILLUsTRIous DEAD.
lM Appropriate music was then given by tho choil
When the lid of the coffin was removed, and ey,
rybody present viewed the face Of the deceased
aayancing to the chancel by one isle of tn
church and retiring by the other.
THE FUNERAL PROCESSION.
II The body was then replaced in the hears