Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-06-04


The deceased was dressed in plain suit of bla-k
broadcloth, no gloves the hands, and the BODY
was eneiTcled with rich silk american flag which
during life and which he has often expressed wish
should be wrapped around him when he was buried
The coffin and the pulpit were both profusely strewn
the lower part Of the lid OF the coffin.
THE REMAINS.
The face OF the deceased bore Il wonderfully natural
expression One would suppose the Lieutenant Cen
eral to be ii quiet, tranquil sleep. There are no
Indications OF emaciation or falling away and nothing
LYING IN STATE.
:. thousands OF persons viewed tho remains while
they were lying in state in the chapel. They were
passed through the north door, and after proceeding
down the middle aisle they passed around the coffin
and made their exit by the door at the rear Of the
chancel.
ARRIVAL OF VISITORS
As early as nine o'clock this morning hundreds of
people had arrived from New I YOrk and other points
and by the middle Of the day the number had swelcd
TO thousands. Every train of cars from New York
and Albany was crowded with persons bent on wit
Messing the obsequieS and every boat that touched
West Point, either going up down the river
brought its living freight of spectators. 1t was not
known what tho ceremonies of intermcnt would CON
sis of until towards the middle of the day no pre-
vous arrangement having been made public
ARRYAE OF DISTINGUISHED VISITORS
About noon, Lieutenant General Grant and staff
arrived, having left New Iork at O'Clock on the
steamer Armenia, and about the same time the fol-
lowing Major Generals reached Roe's hotel, viz:
o. o. Howard. Meade, Barnes, Shrus, Eaton, Dyer
Melgs, Schrlyer, Thomas Hitchcock, Townsend
Brlce, Holt, ButteriIeld,
Besides this large number of brigader generals
colonies, majors. &c OF the regu lar army made oeir
appearance. The following United ,tates Senators
were present and participated in the ceremonies:
johnson, Maryland: Davis, Kentucky: Wilson
Massachusetts; Lano. Indiana; Foster Connecticut:
Anthony Rhode island; Grimes, Iowa.
The members o. the House of Representatives
present were:
Speaker Colfax. Schenck, Demming Kctcham
Ancona; Banks, Marston, Sitgreaves, bingham,
Leonard Myers, Urdway, Sergeant-at-Arms.
EX-GoYernor Newell and Hon. Mr.. Lynch, Hon
Mr.. Cook and don; Mr. Snyder were present. Also,
Governor Ward. If New Jersey, and suite arrived
during tho morning and proceeded to Roes Hotel.
THE FUNERAL GUNS.
The heavy artillery used as practice guns by the
Cadets and which planted on the side of "a hill
facing the river, fired half hour intervals during
the entire morning, and minute guns were fired du-
ring the time the funeral procession was moving.
THE CADETS.
About IL o'clock the cadets in full dress uniform,
were marched from their quarters and proceeded to
the chapel 10 take last look at the remains of the
Lieutenant General. Major General Callum the
Superintendent of West Point, was buSily engaged
About half-past o'clock the distinguished per-
sonages who visited the Point to take part in the
funeral ceremonies assembled in the chapel.
THE FUNERAL SERVICE.
Bishop Potter then read the Episcopal service for
tn the dead in most impresT,ye manner assisted by
g. f. HOLMAN, of West Point. and Rev. B. L. War
ren, of Elizabethtown, N. j. There no sermon
nouuced nothing but the simple Church service usual
on funeral occasions.
THE PROCESSION.
After the ceremonies in the church were concluded
the coffin borne from its resting place by SQUAD
of soldiers. and marched slowly up its designated
position in the line of the procession. The military
escort drawn in line, facing SOUTH and reached
from the chapel to distance beyond the academy
building. At the moment the collin emerged from
the chapel the escort presented and the bands
played solemn dTgeS.
Everything being in readiness thu line of march
was taken up for the cemetery, which is situated
about mile and half from the chapel, in q most
romantic spot The order OF procession was as fol-
lows
Major General George G. Meade and Staff
The W est'Point Band.
West Point Cadets dressed in full uniform and bear
ing beautiful silk flag
The cadets were about two hundred in number and
presented a magnificent appearance.
49, Band of the First United States Artillery.
Five companies of the First United States Regular
Artillery; ! under under command 60 IN and OF Colonel
This detachment carried two handsome flags
Detachment OF Cavalry acting as artillery, with
six pieces of ordnance, commanded by
Colonel Piper.
Undertaken.
Bishop Potter and assistants.
THE HEARSE.
The remains of the deceased were borne on gun
carriage, which was drawn by six black horses led
by soldiers The gun'carriage was draped in black
and strewn with white flowers. American flags were
entwined around it and the coffin. The whole
presenting a remarkably picturesque appearance.
The Generals horse, led by groom, and bearing the
saddle, boots. sword, &c Of deceased
Delegation of United States Senators.
Delegation of members Of the House of Represen-
United States Officers on foot.
Officers Of the New York State Militia.
Officers of the Navy.
Delegation of Brigadier Generals
Delegation Of Major Generals.
Officers of the Eighth Regiment New York State
Militia.
Governor Ward, OF New jersey, and suite.
Lieutenant General U. S. Grant and staff
Soldiers of the of 1872.
Cadets from the Military School at Poughkeep-
sic, N. Y,
Friends and acquaintances of deceased.
Citizens generally.
The imposing cortage marched slowly over the
principal walks that extends around the grounds of
the institution and then took the road to the Gene
terry. The route of the procession crowded with
spectators all the way out to the Cemetery. The
bands played solemn dirges, the salvos of artillery
heard every minute, reverhcrating among the hills
for miles around, all combining to present such
scene as will not easily be forgotten by those who
were present.
NEARING THE GRAVE.
On reaching the cemetery, the head of the column
halted, and after the escort had been drawn up in
line. the coffin was taken into the incloSure passing
the escort who presented arms after which the
and outer funeral procession entered and many as
could do so, gathered around the grave Nith
covered heads, while Bishop Potter performed the
last sad funeral rites
AT THE GRAVE.
The coffin was placed In polished oak box and
lowered into the ground after which the usual salute
was fired by the West Point Cadets. Hundreds of
fearful eyes then gazed down into the grave and the
stricken multitude slOw retired from the spot
DEPARTING.
Considerable difficulty was experienced by many
the means OF conveyance not being commensurate
with the crowd present One special train of an i'm
mense number of cars, completely packed with pas
sengerS, reached New York at late hour in the
evening, while hundreds of others arrived at still
later hour, by the North river steamers.
PHILADELPHIA AND BALTIMORE C. R. Rat the
meeting of the stockholders of this company at Ris
ing Sun on the ID inst authority granted to the
directors to create mortgage of $500 900 the Cecil
county division of the road from the sale of which
the directors expect to realize funds complete the
road TO the Susquehanna during the next year. The
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad
Company are now completing their branch track to
Port Deposit, and propose extending the same to
connect with the Philadelphia and Baltimore c.
Railroad at the crossing of the Susquehanna. This
will at once give all the advantages of through
route to Baltimore. 1T is also in contemplation to
continue the construction of the road through Har
ford and Baltimore counties to Baltimore as fast
the funds be raised for the purpose. The track
is at present completed to BrScoe's land west of
Rising Sun, and the workmen are engaged in grad
ing beyond that point. The projected road from CO.
lumbia down the Susquehanna to Port Deposit, will
be constructed in the of few years. the Penn
ssylvapia Central Company having already made a
branch of about one mile in that direction in the
borough of fColumbia.-Ort0rd (Pd.) Press.
An ODD REQUEsT.-Senator Harris, on Thursday,
presented petition of citizens of Florida who rep
resent that they forced into the rebel army that
they purchased horses for which they gave their
notes; that the amount of these notes was stopped