Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-04
The Funeral Obseauies


crowded with people to witness the passage oil
the funeral procession to the ChicagCand Alton
rail road depot, from which The remains are to
be carried TO Springfield.
The crowd seemed TO be as large if not larger
than those assembled yesterday morning. When
the funeral arrived. the coffin was transferred
from the hearse to the car especially designed
for it's reception The glare of hundreds oil
torch lights the way. Many bells were toled
and before the music of the bands had ceased
we were leaving Chicago on our sorrowful er-
rand for Springfield Mr.. Blackstone. presden,
of the road, X. Hall, superintendent, together
with mauy new associations are on board
Speaker Colfax. on leaving Chicago, was
made the medium for delivering to President
johnson brief address from the Independent
Order of Odd Fellows Of Canada, sympathizne
with the nation it its affection, rendering their
wishes to the president for successful and bene
fetal administration of government. Mr. Colfax
was selected as medium on account of bis be
ing distinguished member of the order
On the way persons are scattered on the roa q
for miles.
LocKPoRr, May Minute guns were fred
Many persons along the line of the track
holding torches in their hands and in the back
ground is immense bonfire The houses are
all draped. One motto is: Come Home. The
train passed all the stations slowly at which
time the bells of the locomotives tolled
JOLIET, May 3-Minute guns were fired, bells
tolled. and the band played a funeral dirge
Many ladies and gentlemen are ranged on a heav-
lily draped platform, singing hymn. Ii is esti-
mated that - 600 persons gathered here
Bonhrss light up this scene. lt is raining but
this does not prevent even women and children
from participating in these marks of respect
The train moves beneath an arch which spans
the track Ii is constructed of immense timbers
decked with notices and evergreens, and sur
mounted BY figure of the genius of America
The by nm There is Rest for Thee in Heaven
was sung by mixed voices we slowly left"
WILMINGTON, A. NJ Wednesday.-Here num-
bers of people were drawn up in line on each side
of the track. with torches. Minute guns were
fired. Over 1000 persons were gathered at the
depot This is the usual display All the houses
draped and decorated
DWIGHT This is the place where the prince
of W ales and his royal party were entertained
LIxENGroN, y o'clock.-A band of music il
playing
TowANDA, 4:3O-Tbere is also here a large
assemblage OF people.
At Bloomington large arch bears the in
scripton, go to thv rest"
FUSKs GROVE, 100 minute guns, bell
tolling and singing by choirs OF ladies contribute
with mournful effect to the occasion.
ATLANTIC. 6 p. m.-We have a clear day The
usual badges and drapery of sorrow are apoa
rent. Thousands are assembled Minute guns
we're fred The interest here as at all other sta
tons, is intense.
LINCOLN. o'clock This place is ms med after
Abraham Lincoln. and contains between 1000
and 3,OUO inhabitants The depot is handsome
ly draped Ladies, dressed in black and white,
singing We pass under handsomely con-
structed arch, on each side OF which is q picture
of the deceased president, with mottos with
malice to none. with charity for ALL
Broadwell is passed. and we are now at Elk
hart Men stand with uncovered heads, and la
dies wave flags The depot is handsomely
draped.
We are eighteen miles from SpuDgeville. We
pass under another arch, with Asgs, mourning z,
drapery and evergreen.
WILLIAMsvILLE-A houses are draped, and
there are many little flags and portraits. We
pass under another arch similar to the above
with the inscription, He has fulfilled his mis-
sion.
We reached Spring field at o'clock We have
now reached the CITY where is 10 be deposited all
that is mortal of Abraham Lincoln.
Since leaving Washington on the Dist of April
TO this time, 3d OF May, twelve DAYS, we have
travelled by circulous route, seventeen or
eighteen hundred miles.
uc al Win HulCt We Sbdlttu lfOm
Washington have come all the way hither No
accident. even OF the most trivial character, has
occurred. so perfect have been the arrangement.
Colonel Robertson, who is connected with the
military railroad. now composes one of our party
The fatigue of the journey has been relieved
by the kind attentions everywhere, and personal
attentions and hospitalities properly bestowed
The remains of President Lincoln were re-
ceived at the Chicago, Alton, and St Louis sta
ton. The procession formed in the following
order.
Brig Gen. McCook and staff, military escort,
Gen. Hooker and staff. guard of honor, relatives
aud friends in carriages. Illinois delegation from
Washington, senators and representatives of the
congress of the United States, including the ser
geants at srms and Speaker ColfaX, Illinois
state legislature. governors of different states,
delegation from Ke1tucky. Chicago com mittee
OF reception, judges of different courts. clergy.
officers Of the army and navy, fremeD, citizens
generally. colored citizens. Sc
While the procession vas mosh z, the Law OF
fee of Abrahs N Lincon. in block of three sto-
~ brick buildings, vac pointed out. The en-
trance vas drsped 10 mourning. At the do1r
frame hung a portrait of deceased
The hesrse which carried the coffin Vas splen
didly adorned. IL VAS brought from ST Louis
especially for the occasion. and cost over IS 600
IL vas drawn BY SIX black horses
The houses on the streets through which il
passed All bore portraits and emblems of woe.
with appropriate mottos. The Illinois and Mis-