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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-10-17

Lows SrRArAGEN-A rich old widower in
Capada is SAID to have praclsed very artiul
scheme to gain the hand OF the belle Of a village.
He got an old glpsey to tell the young lady's
lortgue in words which he dictated as follows
g. My dear young lady, your star will soon be
hid for snort time by a very dark cloud, but
when it reappears it will continue to shine with
uninterrupted splendoT until the end OF your
days Before one week a wealthy old widower
wearing a suit OF black and fine castor hat,
Will pay you a visit and request your hand in
marriage, You will accept he offer and become
his wife, and be left widow in the possession
of all his property, before the close Of this year.
Your next husband will be young man Of whom
you think most a; present" Three days after
the old gentleman, dressed in the manue: de-
scrbed by the gipsoy, presented himself to tho
young lady, and the marriage followed
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-10-17

ANEcDorF or ToN MARsuALL.-A few years
since Tom Marshall was delivering an address
before large audience in Buffalo, when some
one in the hall every few moments shouted
" Louder louder Tom stood this for "a
while, but at last, turing gravely to the presld.
ing officer, he said Mr. Chairman, at the hst
day, when the angel shall with hrs golden trump
ct proclaim that time shall be no more, doubt
not, sr, that there will be in that vast crowd as
now, some drunken tool from Buffalo, shouting,
- Louder Louder ~ The house roaied Tom
went on with his speech, but there were 70
more cries OF " louder ~
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-10-17

AsEcporE on Gov. BRouGu.-rhe Commereiai
gives this anecdote OF Governor Brough's power
OF voice:
"During the Polk campaign, Brough was
addressing u large audience on the public land
ns in Cinciouati. Opposite the Ohio, below
tho mouth OF Licking, u bar extended into tho
river al low water, which then being the case,
a Kentucky audience had gathered there to
hear. It wasa moonlight night, aud tho speak
ers' attention was drawn to a stir IN his Gov
ugtou auditory, lie stopped moment. go
on man disturbed the meeting, and we ducked
him was the response lrom across the waters
So powerful was Governor Brough's voice at
that time that his speaking was distinctly heard
across the river
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-10-17

An interesting trial took place in Ravenna last
week under the Ohio liquor law A returned
soidier named Greer, while in a state Of intoxcl.
ion, was robbed Of Sl62 by some unknown per
soas Ills wife brought ,ui, Tor damages against
the saloon keeper who sold him the liquor, and
nhlaintd verdict in her favor Of 100 dollars.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-10-17

In Chicago q petition signed by large mum
Der OF respectable citizens, setting forth the
danger incurred by allowing females in the city
to carry firearms, has been presented to the
police commissioners, with the request that they
may take action thereon and have all females
disarmed.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-10-17
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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-10-17
q he freeman
MONTPELIER, VT.
Tuesday Morning, October IA, 1895.
GOVERNOR SMITHS VALEDICTORY
ADDRESS,
Gentlemen Of The Senate,

Gentlemen Of The Senate
and House Of Representatives.
In the enjoyment OF the blessings of Peace
once more restored to the country, you meet for
the exercise Of the trusts reposed in you by the
constitution OF the State. Ii becomes us to rem.
der praise to Almighty God for the signal inter-
position Of His power in giving US the victory.
The termination tf my official relation; with
the State, and the nature and Importance ol the
transactions of the past year, connected as they
are With the closing Of the war, seem to demand
from me a brief report.
FINANCES.
From the report Of the Treasurer, herewith
transmitted, the following statement OF the fnan-
cial condition Of the State is obtained
RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING SEPT. 5, 1865.
Balance on hand Sept 5, 1864, st24t93 %
State Bonds issued including premium and in
terest, 250,72 35
Taxes and interest thereon, l,2l0,376 ~
County Clerks and Judges Of Probate, G,760 n
Balance due for sloimsnu, 35,lg ~
Other sources 5s,26i 81
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-10-17

10 addition to the above, orders wers drawn f,r
the expenses attending the application for theex-
tradition Of the St. AIbans raiders. This amount
has been presented to the nited States for pay
ment, aud allowed, ana draft for the amount
will arrive as am officially informed, by due
course cf mail. As these were simply tempo
rary advance to the Uni,ed States, they nave not
been included in the above statement.
The following summary exhibits the eXtrOordi-
nary receipts and disbursements for the past four
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-10-17
cuRRENT RESOURCES.

Surplus fund notes 1880 90
-$23,4ll 90
Excess Of current liabilities, sl129-7 Is
Orders have been drawn by me on the Treas
urer from Sept Isl, 1864, to Oct. Oh, 1866, less
amount refunded amounting to $50, 100 -,
Mhict maY be classifed as fnlloWs;
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-10-17

Ia addition to this SUN may be added the sum
paid By towns FOR bounles to soldiers which will
amount to at least four millions ilro hundred aud
mn thousand dollars, making the total conIiou-
uous of this State in aid OF the Government in
subduing the rebellion, nine millions, hrse han
dred and hccniytus. thousand four hundred
and seven dollars and a. ghiy cents.
have no data from which 10 make ca estimate
Of the amounts p,id by the people OF this STATE
in direct toxes to the United States, which amount
should properly be added.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-26

bttle interest attaches in connection with the great
sad event Of TIC dTy. Exactly 20 years Of ag"
z vi en- nere HIT. II. Murray walked IN ne inneia
ege If tie Fath,rnf his Country, George W"siig
ton. Alter long ard LongIcd lie, to-day Win iot
terlng STEPS nrd SLOW lie insisted On marching WIN
| tho funeral coricge Of second Nasliugion--iic i
differing bat in name Both are the fntcrs OF thif
Country ere the Father Of its Past with SNory; Tie
ot er ihe Fatier Of its Future, with thst cuI s
forever swept away. Among the OTHER members ere
A. A. Low. President. Messrs DudGc, Walhridgc,
Barton YER Eyer. Wil,on. Ropes Gray Jr. Sny q,
Hotalc. Sheffield, WIire, Sc. sc.
Del. cations OF Associated Banks 90 being repre-.
senod. follow ed rext with snail handsome blue silk
banner mong tie ,eCatcs were j. .. Jones' PIcsl.
dent marshei' Mcssr.. Leytrlcb, Galia.in pnnnett
Williams Toe, Lowry Cox, Murd ch 81 son. Nuelel
Parker, Sllia' Deer tzer, King, Knapp Ac., Sc
The Board Fire In ,urance CODpanis representing
one hundred compalIea, with a blue silk flag. George
The Athcraum Club W T. Blodgett. Marshal. 300
mon with banner Of Cub, white silk trimmed with
mourning
lie Band Of the 5th c. G A. 50 pieces. before the
Marshal Of tie Union LEAGUE Ciur. George Griswod.
1 hey nnml e. ed 800 men snd Carried two handsome
banners one white six with tie name Of the cinp end
nc, niii ionI LDynty" several other fCrcd ana
draped bsnn rs wce carried y soldiers just returned
rom tie field.
Tue Century Club, one hundred strong, George Ban
croft ITesarit
Af,er iiese marched the Icprtliean Central German
Clur go strong. MI COnlossy Marshal,
Tie Iammany Hal Society were represented lgl
str, ne asn The Tarn any Hal General Committee 100
strong tie Union General Committee. 10 strong ma
Mozlri IL Il and the Kean aad Consiiiul nal Com
mites.
Following them came the Deesai on Of Union League
II merca composed Of the seye1- Councils OF Kings
County. 1900 siIoug. Que Of the Councils was COM
posed IL cC0fed men.
After item cane the citizens Of tie Pacific Coast,
including seth hihmLn the tr"pPei NE SONS 81 lei-
psrance: the Cadets OF Temperance brought up the
rear OF this Division.
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The Sixth Division.

BENJAMIN Whine vas Marshal of this d.
vision which nun bered 10 associations ard upward Of
so on. in the following ordcH
New.York Journeynon Caulkers' Association, 200.
Immediately behind their banner was carried monu
men:, on the base of which dbl was pailted, ndi'
eating 7:22 noticed with "The Dark Lolr in His.
tory . ora -.
Shir-.Joiners Protective Association go strong.
with badges We mopyD oar loss banner. AMI large
silk flag furled and craped.
Iuggrrs Vnned Protective Association, $50 mem.
bcr q carving two banners aud iag drdped.
Ioneshoremen's United Protective Association, No
sc The American and Irish flags orapot ere ear
RED side ly side Above their banner was the follow
ne Inscription:
"Our country weeps,
Ia God We iUs.'
IT., NU.P.A No. .. numbering ZOO III hne' theii
banners AID flags draped.
Ionpshoremens Benevolent Association, 800. witt
banner.
New York and Brooklyn ship Sawyers Society 81
men, with banner 81 dag.
Sparm lkers. 80 men.
Boiler Makers Association go with banner and mott'
-" Friendship, unity, and truth.
Dry Goods Clerks Association go men
Waters Protective Beuoyoeut Association, 1oJ men
with banner draped.
Cooper's Association, 100 net, wearing badges VIII
President Linculn's visuette and noticed
The Martyr President"
Jusutil Cub. 20 members.
Literary phalanx. 200 men.
Typographical Society. 100 men.
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The Third Division.

The Third Division took up position on Mas.
sau.st the right resting on Spruce. Col ]. 4. Howe
Marshal; l.. W. Winchester. j. Austen Stevens. Major
Smith, aud John l.. Graham. Aids.
First came the band Of the 18th Regular Infantry,
twenty Eve pieces from Fort Hamilton. Two tattered
faded battle flags. one regimental banner telling OF
war; and moving accidents by food and field futered
mournfuily In tie sunshine Amid the SPECTATORS IL the
snrroundings seemed somewhat out Of place. but IN
every rent ard stain and faded fiber tale Of daring
deeds and glory. Next members Of The German
singing societies numbering about 0 then the Iiswkin
Zonaves so men. banner with motto 7oIjoHrs Pr't.
nnder the comm md Of Lieut. Jackson.
Next the Clergy. Among those present we're Arch
bishop McClosly. I,rs j. Z. Thompson Hitchcock, a.
Thompson. Ganse. Dune BLAIR Bennet, Huntington.
Oser. Eastman, Stephens. Looms. McMahon and
about ~ others.
Next came the Chamber OF Commerce preceded by
their Mai shaltien. w. X Strong. All the members
wore mourning and badge Of the Chamber Among
those who walked IN this body-ihe representative
commercial body Of this great city aud State
was 0pe-George Murray, eg.-to whom not
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The Second Division.

The Second Division formed on Centre ant
Chambers sts.. under the direction Of Marshal N.
LABAu. with the following aids; VIM. N. Tweed. jr.
Col. Geo. H. Van Brunt. w. X. Vermilyea. jr.. y.
Bunell
The City Government officers. the Mayer and Com
mon Council with attaches, fell into line from tn
eastern end Of the City Hall buildings: all thes
marched as nearly all the rest Of the procession. pc
(pedej and through the entire length Of the line
|march.
Tho Washington delegation. following tho civic on
|thorites. follows:
The Rev. DIR. Gurley. pastor Of Mr. Lincoln
L. w. Edwards and G. NJ Smith, esqs. brothcrs-in
law of Mr.. Lincoln.
Gov. H. J. 0glesby Hon. Jesse X. Dubois. Col. Johr
Williams. MAJ Wait. and Col j. II. Bowen all Of ii
llinos.
Gen. j. n. Hsynie, Adj. Gen. Illinois; Hon. \. NJ
|Culloin Representative from MIR. LDcons District b.
Illinois: Gov. Pickering Of Washington Territory snc
DIR. s. H. Melvin of Springfield, Illinois.
Hon. U. II. Hatch, MAJ. Brown. DIR. Phelps. and T.
liz. Leonard, all Of Illinois.
Gov Stone. Judge Loughbiidge. and MIL. Corkhill
all Of Iowa.
Chicago.
Senators Nye Of Nevada, and Anthony Of Rhod,
Island Mr. Washburn and Mr. Farnsworth Of Illinois
Senators Ramsey Of Minnesota and Cowan VI Psnn
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The crowds Of men, women and children who
ad waited, some Of them from midnight on Monday,
for the purpose Of witnessing the remains OF the Pres
dent were enabled yesterday morning to do 50. The
ong lies reached far up Cenrest. On the east, and
long dstanc. down Broadway on the west side OF the
City Hall.
About 10 O'Clock some OF the trimmings 10 front of
the building accdently took fire, but by prompt atten.
ton were extinguished before any harm was done.
Shortly aterward Gov. Fenton and STAFF, and Lieut..
Gov AlvOrd entered the Governors room and vie ed
the remains. as also Senators whian Lainoeei, u
Robert Christie and D. II. Cole, and AsscInblyman 5.
p Ingraham and Justice Davies Of the Court OF APP
peals We also noticed Admiral Farragut In the Gov
ernors room.
At II o'clock the members Of the 7h Regiment were
permitted Ia view the remains
Mrs s. Feist OF this city sent beautiful shield,
ornaented with pearls to be placed on the Presidents
coffin. 80
The Brooklyn Common Council and members OF the
Board of Supervisors Of Kings County accompanied BY
Acting Mayor ID. ID. Whitney, viewed the remains ,
Al few minutes after eleven O'Clock there met in the
MAYORS office Gov. Fenton and staff, Gov. Parker OF
Jersey, Ex.Gov. Edwin u. Morgan; II, Mayor
George Opdyke Gen. Paez, Ex-President OF seneFuea
and great number Of foreign Consuls and consular
officels who were conducted to the Governors room
by Aldermen Ottiwell and Ryers and Councilman Lent
OF the Common Council COMMITTEE anu 'ie"oo 'no 10
maine of the President. - . ~,
Al II 80 O'Clock the coffin closed TO the public.
and al that time 1t apparent that not one MIN OF
the number Of citizens who desired TO see the re-
mains mad done So Living and broad lines reached cr
mn Ceotre.st on the east and down broadway on the
west side 70 a very great distance
Inst as the last strokes Of the City Hall bell were
divine away six soldiers Of the Invalid Corps took their
uspon on either side Of the coffin and remained so
,be order was given for them TO raise 1t upon their
shoulders and they then soemny and slowly carried it
down stairs just it emerged from the building the
Regiment band played res. Ss xtsn The ANA
car The effect was grand thrilling. solemn and i'm
messye. and will be long remembered by those who
witnessed IL. n N -,
Their mournfu tong and continued until the end OF the
procession passed through the Park.
Precisely at two o'clock tho vast corteee Dcgah 70
move from the CITY Hall and without any delay worth
mentioning continued until 4:l0 o'clock when the end
pissed through the Park the procession exclusive OF
the military thus occupying two hours and ten minutes
passing The police arrangements In the Park were
admirable and reflect great credit upon the various OH
cers in command. Con plants have reached u.s. now
lever Of the Inscieley of the police yapgemsDts ior
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The Seventh Division.

Il was some minutes past IL o'clock, when
the associations that Joined the Seventh Division com
menced to gather The United Carpenters Associa
ton were the first on the ground. then the American
Protestant Association came to its position. ard. ont
by one came the rest OF the societies of ts division
AL. even after the time OF starting when of the
claim them The following order was observed in the
formation Of this part OF the procession.
Col. Il. +. Sheppard. Marshal
Capt. James L. Price. Capt. II. II: Holbrook. Capt
Andrew Barstow, Col. J; +. Pierson, Capt.
Ambrose X. Striker. Aids.
Andrew Eller's Civic Brass Band.
American Protestant Association@M Marshal james
Heron; Aid. william J. williamson.
Twenty six Lodges represented by 8 $50 carrying
mourning badges with association titles.
They carried &c Society flags and five Federal flags
draped.
Band.
Teutonia Club - Marshal Mr.. Shoemaker; Henry
Schwartz, Aid; Seventy five members.
workingmen'. Union Desgates-Marsha. - Stevens
Aid - Tormey; $50 members.
House Carpenters Association.
This City Brass Band.
Mafshal--f. L. Rosemond.
Aids-Messrs. Blake, Reid, Hare and Sherwood.
Banner draped.
Journeyrnon Painters Union. Marsha-F. A. Sey'
mOur. Aid--Mr. Whitehead.
Officers Of different Associations with two Tanners
unfurled and one Union Flag draped, fol.
lowed by 90 Associate Members
Piumbers Society President-Michael Stevens with
$50 Members
Tin. Conner and Sheetron Workers, about l0O|
Members.
Tin. Slate and Metal Roofers LBS men.
Upholsterers' society. 30 men, one hag draped.
Shade Painters, 10 men, .l.-.f
Car Drivers Association. ls5 members.
tA,achmakeIs sO men.
Dry Goods CLERKS AssoeIstio1, about $50 members
Following these were The typographical Society.
Trunk and Bag Makers "I Ih1t
Packing Box Makers.
Clerks Of Carpet aud Furniture Stores
Sash and Blind Makers.
PlastereIs.
Gold Beatcrs' Association.
Clothes Cutters.
Horse Shoers Association
C0ppersmths and
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The Colored DcIcgation.

The rear banner OF tho Eighth Division wes
carried in the line of the Representative Fire DEPART
ment thus practically in accordance with the pecuar
generosity Of the Common Council closing the proces-
SION without yielding place to tie colored men Of the
ciy but the faithful energy Of Commissioner Acton
had been manifested In sending to the few blacks
strong guard Of police and with tho aid of these line
was completed behind the Eighth. IDf III
Sergeant Gay OF the Fifth Pre- einct, with So men vas
heartily faithful to his trust and all dose honorabis
mention for the sincerity with which they executed
their orders. Owing 10 the doubts and uneertaiptias
eaused Dy the ungentrous action II the city athdii
H. ,S pace mr wno saa
omitted an intended procession Of their last week
On account OF this very OCCASION did not make ther
appearance Arrangements bad teen made. on sn ex-
tcnsve scale among these prosecuted people to have
shown the love that they felt for the dead Transcription.
see EiQhfh Puae.
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The Eirst Diyl-ion.


Platoon of the 32d Precinct Police, mounted
under command Of Capt WoOl,ey.
Inspector Carpenter snd aids in carriage.
Capt Ot'os troop Us special escort TO ueh Sanford
and STAFF.
Cen. Sanford ard staff.
SECOND DlvIsIoN-ELRvtNTH BRIGADE.
Brig zen. Jesse c. smith and stan.
Uowiizer Battery. Capt Ilotolkis- - men.
1ompkiE's Bard 81 Natcibuiy, Conn.
Fifty second Regiment Col Co.e, $50 men.
Myelss NIliamshurgh BgId
Foriy seventh Regiment Col. Mes role. 40 men.
Sixth hesalar inianiry bard aud 4 hne drum corps
Of iwcn'r.
Twcnty-,hird Regiment Col Pratt, go men.
Three batteries Seventeen Regiment, Fiith brigade
Major RobeF, Smith ia conn anu.
Seventeen Regimen, ally. Col William j. Cropsoy,
- uen.
FIFIH BRIGADE.
Brig.-Gen. J.. ;. Ciuoke. ard staff.
Battalion Heavy Artillery, MAJ sqraeuc, 40 men.
with Drum Corps.
Twenty eighth Regiment, Leut.-Co L schepper. icS
Thrtecnth Regiment. Col. j. H. Woodward. 40 men,
Brooklyn Band.
Detachment Of IS men, folrteeniY Regiment. Col I'd
ward Fowler.
Detachment Of 10 men, SiNtynnih Regiment. Lancer
Lent Colueiy m CommhLG.
Eagleswood Cadets 90 IN number 'o. .. d. siCeug.
Military Superintendent IN cur.LAaIC.
Permanent Party. Hmts Island 10 ~ nnnitr. undeI
command Of Maj. u. :. LWoh u be Oio.Laad.
Iedand III eiAth New York. preceded
by band Of 10 pieces. aud
Drum Corps.
FTPsT DrvIsIoN-TOUETH IniCADg.
Col. Maidhof Acting B.ieac..l General. and s'AG
Ninety .iitE Regiment Col PhckEe!. - mon.
Robinson Ealt.
SiYty.unth K .imfLt. Col H. g'ry. 400 men.
BAND AND DECM cOETs.
Twenty second Regiment. l. Col Con- COO men.
Ruhels Baud and - Dluu. COii.
Eleventh Regiment. Li..Co. Luz. 40 men.
Officers OF the one IiuudTc "a andS"coud Regiment
Capt kich in tuinuAaC
IHIED BRIGADE.
2Col j. NJ VariGn Acting BucadIcI General and STAG
Eubcfs Band nnd o Drum Cons.
Finy.frL Regiment. Col lie Gol, q U men.
One company Of The Ninth Regiment together with The
officers and colors ni the regiment
Band and a drum corps
Tbirtv-seyenth Regiment, Col Ashley. as men.
Eighth Regiment so men. Licui.-CoL Wentworth IL
SECOND BRIGADE.
Brig Gen Yates and staff.
Fourth Artillery with isll batteries Col Teller.
Band.
Ninetysix.h Regiment, Col Krehbel 40 men.
Eighty fourth Regiment Col. CoukhnG. $40 men.
Twelfth Regiment. Col WaIt. 400 men.
Band.
Sixth Regiment, Col Mason. 40 men.
Fifth Regiment. Col Burger, 425 men.
FIRST BRIGADE.
Brighten. Sp.cer and staff.
Band.
Ninety ninth Regiment, Col OMahOny. AS men.
Seyenty.hrr Regiment, Col TraiIord. 900 men.
First Cavalry, Col. Mlnton. 80 men.
Third Cavalry. Col. Postley.
Band.
Seventh Regiment. Col CLARK. as Guard Of Honor
go mcn.
battalion United states Marines.
United States Military and Naval Ocers. numbering
about $50 including big. GeD j. l.. Herman.
who arrived from Sherman's army about ten
minutes before the Procession moved.
Escort II Troops.
Maior.Gen Dix and staff
Second Platoon Fourth Company Seventh Regiment
Guard O HOnUI.
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preserving she Ines entering the Prs from the rsshus
If outsiders and interoptrs, but inclined To- be-
heye that these complaints criRu6cd with persons W.
familiar with great crowds. and unaccutomfd 20 ih'
usual practices at such gathering ard aie ~ tlihio
that the police arTengeUcnie were generally SUCCESSFUL
THE FUNERAL CAR.
The funeral car undoubtedly the most eonsplch-
ous olIcc, 10 the procession and IL designed ard
built IN a truly magnificent style. IL was "a pialiiu
!ornaucnted trimmed and draped. meGsuTiny IL feet
long by feet in width. and elevated feet IRON tbe
ground the heels being entirely hidden i" kigAl py
the drapery before mentioned. On this Platform Wtt
COZ ST. uoted dais with columns at each Of the ionr
up 10 an apex where was n miniature tempe 81 merry
IN white and gilt, the other portions oi the carriage
being black Tie entire CGtriaEc columns. canopy
and all were covered with elegant black
cloth, tie drapery poriionsbcing le.'i ny edee1
with silver fringe, and also fest Oued VIII
the same glttcring material From the bfsc o.
each column proceeded clusters OF American
flags draped with mourning while The graceful myrtle
frniled Up tie columns in handsome profession,
The folds and festoms Of The canopy were
Handsomely decorated with silver billion. IN spfs
shields and other devices. The inside Of ms
magnificent was trimmed and upholstered Ia wlIIc
SATIN and the hole platform was poiuseY and taste
fully adorned with cameias lihes aud other rare asa
elegant flowers The colners of the canopy were sur
mounted with black plumos Of very great SIC, eueh
having four or 1--WE branches aud forming oiJfe OF
attraction and wonder. Tie car waB drawn by 10
gray horses with rrappngs and housings o black cloth
trimmed in silver aud led by groom dressed aso ~
Mr. Charles Ncttam, architect. and was bnt ara pre-
pared by Nj. Peter Eclyca. under .aher Ihe tuc
horses were supplied by Mir. Young No - Bowen!
We undorftalid that the remains Of tue frcs.uent ale
not 10 be exposed 10 public view until af,cr reaching
their destination at Spring field, III.