New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-26

ADAM wednesday ApiIi 70, lc'o.
The funeral procession to-day was the largest
aud grandcst on record Newlcrd emphotica!ly sur
passed all its previous efforts in the matter Of display
with mu iceuce char lcersio ~ the great CONNER
|cis metropolis. Bg' all this was due TO the event
which has awakened nc nations Sympathies anu COW
cred the land with gloom.
1t is the opinion Of MeorGen. Dix formed from care
full observation that the lumber of persons who saw the
was 10000 and II Is also his estimate that some 500 VO
were actual Observers OF the procession.
on THE ROAD.
The cars have thus far tner way without the
least obstruction accident owing 20 the admirable
precautionary arrangements. The funeral ear and tie
one which Immediately follows IL were this morning
brought to New York from Jersey City on tug-boa:.
Seven cars in addition have been furnished by the Hud
con Railroad Company. They tastegly testooned
with white and blaok. The provided
for the members Of Congress- is supplied with large
fact all " them neatly and comfortably arranged.
They are under the supervision of j. H. Toueey, As
sstan Superintendent OF the Company. who will
company the train from New York 10 Albany.
GEN. CALLUM.
Gen McCallum. who has temporary military pos.
session OF all the railroads from Washington to Spring
field. has truly efficient aid In q. u. Duke. Of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. who has carried
his superiors orders, 10 the of starting &c.
with fidelity which commands general admiration.
THE PILOT.
The pilot engine Is called tho Constitution" aud
the main locomotive bears the name Of tho Union
implying the political idea that the safety Of the MON
with its precious INTEREST," depends upon te successful
working OF its pioneer the Constitution. On each side
Of the head light Of the pilot engine picture repre-
sentng q weeping female.
TRANSFERRING THE REMAINS.
The procession arrived az the Hudson River Railroad
depot ut 1 o'clock and with the usual ceremony the
coffin was transferred the funeral Gov. Fenton
here came on board with his staff, namely Con. j. ).
Batcheler, Inspector General; Gen. James b. swain
Engineer in. Chief, and Gems. Alexander w. Harvey
and l.. A. Merritt.
1t was after o'clock when the cars started In the
view Of very large number Of spectators, the men
without exception rnisin~ their hats.
FORT WASHINGTON.
A crowd had here assembled, displaying banners
clothed with Grape the children waving their hand
and the adults in other ways manesng their respect
aud SO it was all along the road. The scenery IS
beautiful
Tie margins OF the Hudson River. the Ravens hills
aud woods appear in quick Succession. Groups OF
spectators are seen almost standing ia tho
brg ht sunlight Boitmen In the stream Mt their hats
Here and there people gathered fock OF buii
with their heads uncovered All the dwollers on the
line OF the rurd are alb DAD In the em5ems of mourn
ing Affecting notices are exhibited.
At Monnt St Vincent. u large black hig with white
letters bore the words, We our nations loss
This motto Is repeated In other localities.
As we approach the town, minute guns are fired
uttoes and dysDed fags profusely displayed and