The New York herald., 1866-06-02

entrance 70 the chapel few seconds ater the bearers
burden upon the hearsc and Colonel Black charge o.
the Of tho cadets gave the order sMarch"
QUITTING THE CHAPEL.
United States forps OF Cadets.
Six companies United sia,cs Artillery.
Battery OF Light Artillery.
Clergy and Surgeons.
The Body.
Tho Horse.
Servants of the Family.
Mourncra
Intimate Friends OF the Deceased.
Delegation from the United States Senate and House
OF Representatives
Vice President Of the United States and Speaker OF the
Officers Of the Military Academy.
0lhcers Of Volunteers and Militia
Officers Of the Regular Army.
Onicers Of the Navy and Marine Corps
Oillccrs OF tho General Stan OF the Army.
HIS Honor Mayor Hoffman and the Committee Of tho
Governors Of the several states and their suites
Generan Chief Of the Armcs OF the United States and
his Staf.
Veterans OF the War Of 1872
Societies and Fraternities.
Many Quilted the chapel whiie tho minute guns were
hring and while the soft music Of the band filling
the summer air tim cortege made through the double
row of military, who presented arms M tho casket
borne past marched by the several buildings attached
TO tho Institution and nnaly ths starting
very slowly. shaped lis towards the little
terry whore TO be inferred the mortal remains Of
Winfield scott
THE APPROACH TO TaE cyMgrsRY
was made by and rather winding road, and the
procession which was 50 lengthy ss 70 require eileen
% m"So, ,h 70 n given ro% appeared IN sS haste 70
with spectators, and as the hearse rolled a
dod their hats sight mark Of respect for the dead
General Grant and Major General Meade honorcd
BY ike compliment the Irving heroes receiving, IN this
instance, honors paid simultaneously 70 the dsfanct
while ont q sight, the crowd patiently awaited
ts arrival while the strains OF the Dead March from
% m s s ,: told q u Speed.
com ng ne~frr and nearer, rush was made for ths
buryng srounAA which were quickly invaded and taken
possession Of By tho spectator.
rHg cRNIrERy
w. "As tRat o. s1 nniet little VILLAGE although
ainng several monuments Of snusnaiy elegant design
In the centre Of an open space within few leet OF an
iron railing, which drew : dIvdins nns between ss tho
deeppit bcsido which small wooden pifon, that
served ~ an mproviscd couch for few Idle :cguaTs
the beams were two stout ropes; resting upon the wood
and hemp was largo box tho conn., with It's silver
sn% %ns 70 % be be ran no s % sS
followed out few from the burial place Of young
Bor o wnose on ~ ss eagles down
gravo had clustered many specaios, who appro
prang as memon,oes pebbIes from tho heap Of earth
under thor feet and who held their ground until literally
expe led on the approach Of the procession which ere
long reached the gate
then commenced First entered tho pail bearers and
guard OF honor who took mp their position on either
side Of the grave and waited TIL the colin should be
lifted from the beare and placed In the box prior 10 low
erng the caskei and concealing the body from mortal
view. Then came the military and then civilians,
until the little burying ground was crowded,
and the officiating cIersymen forced stand tho
very brink OF the grave Bishop Potter read the first
of woman,p and Professor French conducted tho
cses st the Close the being given by the Rev
Nj. Warren and the Rev DR.. Hoffman Al the Close Of
vvt bfef dur the nit
covered with the wooden platform and Colonel Black IN
sionsora tones commanded the cadets 10 load This
order having been obcyed, aud general scattering Of
the spectators having previously taken place. three vol
oys we're red the grave the nrst and last being
Nred with admirable precision but the second being
carcles. These last honors having been
paid the decreased general, the military and civilians
dsperscd and the cemetery at West Point resumed its
Thus, without undue pomp show, but In strict
sion, in the midst Of those sccncs and associations
he loved 80 truly In life, Lieutenant Gene.
nights the father Of tho American army who nurtured
It's self prde with 80 delicate an appreciation Of iis
worth and co1,.s.d 70 rs perfection BY 2 sapse ian 20
minute guns which rcyerbcraied from the mountains
they bre him through the shaded paths the humble
we're Indicative Of ,hs recoiiections which shall return
again and sga.a, when his name Is spoken In con
American soldier when the victories he has
called By the old and their story s learned BY the young
honor On holdns forever within is embrace one Of The
nobcst Of them all
Observance OF the Day In the Metropolis.
In this city yesterday the memory Of the departed
hero shown every mark Of respect, which 40
jusy due the ismented veteran general About half
past O'Clock the Committee Of the Common coun
c consisting Of the presidents Of the Boards Of Alder
men ,,od Councilman, and Aldermen varnum. Gedney
Conan, o'Brien and Flynn, and councilmen Ksech,
Roster Kellogg, Flynn and Bnen, met at the Mayor
once for the purpose Of representing the city At the
obsequles Mayor Hoffman was met al that hour by
Lieutenant General Giant and star and, In compsny
with them, repaired 70 the steamer in waiting al
| the foot of Dcsbrosses street 70 convey them 70
| West Point. The vessel was crowded BY .
large party Of distinguished people, who wsre
DESTROYS Of participating IN paying the final tribute
| Comstock, Thomas, Sshrieder, Eaton, o. o. Howard,
/ shirus Frey, Townsend. Hitchcock, Dyer aud Holt q
/ the army. The National Guard WIS represented by
Major General sandord and staff and officers from al The
various regiments In me First division. Of the kex an
delegation of this city Pedro sAnarfo, Pedro
! Baranis r. Fuents and others, Who represented tho
republic of Mexico The Historical Society The Veterans
Of the War OF 1917 and the Union General COMMITTEES
also represented on the steamer vhfh took her
departure shortly after eight O'Clock Stopping Al the
pier foot o. hirtyfouh street. large number OF lafis.
| and gentlemen embarked snd the yessel, 6snssiy
| crowded proceeded her var West Point An houI
later siesmboa, icft with large Tar'y for The ssms
All the morning trains for West poni xere fied
The Congressional delcsAon with the rresden, Of tn
senate and Speaker of the House d Representatives
together with the heads of Departments went BY spera
the Hudson River Railroad u ga early hour Y
Bu, isw q the court. remained open dursas ,he day
The Bosff ~ Brpkers and ib4 crnrserclal Ershsng
ys's eloaed N gszrscs v tas dsSvsed s"s u.s prs'