Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-04-26
TELEGRAPHIO NEWS.
HONORS TO THE LATE PRESIDENTS
REMAINS.


Imposing Pageant in New YoRk-Imme ense
Military and Civic Precession-DePar-
ture of the Remains from the City
subsequent Meeting in Union square
Address by the Hon. George Bancroft.
NIw YORK, April 25.-New York has anply
paid her last tribute Of respect to the remains
OF the late President They were escorted to
TIE Hudson River depot by funeral process
sion never equalled in this country.
Leading the line were two divisions OF State
militia, including infantry, cavalry, and artil-
leTy, besides battalion OF marines.
Immediately following was the 7th regiment
State militia, which has done guard duty since
the arrival OF the funeral cortege in this city.
The regiment looked magnifcently,Is is ONE two
thirds of it doing immediate escort duty, while
the the balance were formed in hollow square
around the hearse. Inside this square was
another gaard of honor Of miii.ary ana nassi
containing city government delegations, mill.
tary and naval officers, and representatives OF
different nations; Governor Fenton, members
of the Legislature of New York, and others.
Next were employees Of the Custom house,
Sub Treasury, Post-office, officers OF the army,
volunteer service, and navy: Various clubs
were next epresented-Loyal Leaguers, Tam,
many Society, and the Democratic Genera!
Committees. The Sons of Temperance thrned
ont very effectively; but the most remarkable
who were next In line. Perhaps ten thousand
were in the procession, closing with thousands
of respectfully dressed negroes.
1t was three hours passing given polnt ana
as the end reached the depot, the corpse OF our
martyred President was many miles away
from the city. The utmost feeling was mani.
tested everywhere. sa.s
The passing of the coffin was signal lot all
70 uncover oheir heads.
All over the floor of the hearse, on which the
coffin rested, were strewed most .Deautl1ul
flowers. The hearse itself was the theme OF
praise from all, as most appropriate Tor the
occasion.
No accidents occurred during the day.
Minute guns were fired all day, and bells
tolIed during the time of the removal Of the
remains to the depot.
After the procession had passed, an i'm mense
meeting was held in Union Square, at winch
a funeral Grafton was delivered by hon.
George Bancroft.
Arrival of the Remains at Poushkeepsie.
PoUGKKRRPsIE, April 25, 725 P. M-The
BODY has lust passed this place. All along
the way the outpouring OF the people was mag
nificent.
Arrangements for the obsequies at Spring.
field.
Especial Despatch to the Chicago Times
SPR1NGFIRLD, ILL, April 2l:-The preilml-
nary arrangements for the oosequles OF .ne
rapidly pushed forward. Committees nave
been appointed to superintend every detail OF
preparation, and are ali actively engaged.
The general impression seems 10 oe tnat tne
extensive grounds known as the Mather prop
erty, in the southeastern part OF the city, Will
be purchased for the last resting place OF the
honored remains, though many citizens are
deslrous that they should repose in Oak Ridge
Cemetery, naturally one Of the most beautiful
burial grounds in the United States, and just
beyond the present city limits. 1t is proposed, g,
however, to purchase the ground above spok-
en- OF, comprising six acres In full view OF the me
Capitol, and also from the Chicago and st.
Louis railroad. and erect temporary tomb;
the ground to be finally'converted into pub
lie park-though this programme, l believe,
| is not yet absolutely.decid on. The ground,
which is timely improved will cost about S5o,-
COO.
COO to defray the funeral expenses, Bishop
Simpson will be invited to deliver the funeral
discourse, and other eminent diyines invited
to assist General Hooker will officiate as
chief marshal. a committee leave for Chicago
to night, to secure the services OF the Great
Western band, with as many additional pieces
| as can possibly be procured Behm's band,
of St Louis, with over one hundred instru-
ments, has also been engaged.
The Remains to Lie in State from Wed
nesday to Saturday.
| SPRINGFIELD, ILL, April 24.-The commit
| tee Of arrangements have announced that the
| funeral OF the lamented President will take
place in this city on Saturday, May 6. The
| body will lie in state in the hall OF the House
| Of Representatives from 10 o'clock Wednes-
day, May 3, to 10 q. m. Saturday, May 6.