New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-15


Mcfarland, correspondent of The Philadelphia
Tpqoirer. and the correspondent of TIE TRIBUNE
were the only newspaper representatives on the
tram. Amici Smith, Deputy Sergeantat Arms of
the Senate took charge of the tram in the absence
of Sergeant-at-Arms Brown who was too unwell to
travel The engine was decorated, and, when the
premonitory whistle sounded, and the vast mass
started forward, with creak aud groan, and slowly
moved ont of the dngy depot, the thousand
spectators waved their last adieus.
Nothing particularly noticeable or noteworthy Oc-
Cured along the line. The District of Columbia
boundary line was soon passed, and Annapolis juno
ton was reached at 1915 Maryland if she paid no
honors to the dead, at least sufficiently queed her
Rebel spirit to show no discourtesy. An idle crowd
gathered at Annapolis Junction, and the miserable
few could scarcely conceal their satisfaction that
Radical was dead Treason hated Thad. Stevens, for
he was one of its deadest and abest foes; and 10y
atty loved him. for he one Of Ter strongest de-
tenders The train quickly sped onward, and Balti-
more was reached at about III In the outskirts of
the city the doors and windows were filled with gaS-
ing people. Some seemed sympathetic and sad, but
the majority appeared to secretly rejoice that they
were the witnesses of the funeral Of who had
often been the subject of their imprecations AS the
cars moved into the town hosts of colored people
"
half mast, and a shred of Grape at door or win
dow showed the sentiments of the occupant. The
coored guard planted their draped American flag on
the platform of their car. The remains were slowly
borne through the town. while from every cross
street poured hundreds If not thousands of whites to
view the as they passed. The precauton had
been taken to lock the cars for there was no telling
how far Rebel hate might carry its nalgnity. This
indifference of the old first Slavery State was, per
haps the proudest tribute which she could have cast
on the bier of Mr.. Stevens
The train proceeded directly from the Camden TO
the Bolton station by way of HOwaTd-st., which was
lined with people. The cOlored people turned out
en- masse, but there was no organization and they
merely rushed around in dsOrdered masses, each
man as his inclination bent The State Central Tx
ecutiye Committee had meeting the night before
and passed series of resolutions expressing their
regret at the demise of Mr. Stevens euogisc OF his
career, and recommending the formation of an es-
cort to accompany the remains from the Camden to
the Calvert Railroad station; but through some mis-
management the programme utterly failed. Notice
was given to the colored Masons and Odd Fellows to
Join in the ceremony but from some cause or
other there was no formal display. Balti-
morian, with whom your correspondent con-
versed on the subject, attributed the omission to
fear of the Rebel element II may not be amiss
to notice one incident Of the trip through North
Howard-st Near RoSs-st there is handsome brick
building with high iron ratings in front, back some
distance from the street. An aged matFon OF large
dimensions, with one or two members OF her family,
pushed herself the low wall inside the ratings
and twirlng her gold-set glasses In her hand had
the bad taste and want of feeling to laugh, and
apparently joke immoderatey as the cars were
drawn by. This is a fair sample of the behavior OF
the other women Of Baltimore of the upper ten.
At the Northern Central Pennsylvania depot we
exchanged the uncomfortable cars of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad for the more elegant and COM
modious vehicles of the Northern Central. The
engine backed down to the main depot where the
funeral ears were attached to the train at 1890 for
Harrisburg. The depot was thronged with people
of both coors and sexes who testified their respect
by their quiet demeanor and their anxiety TO see
even the box which contained the casket inclosing
the honored remains of Mr.. Stevens. Dele CATION of
the Grand Army of the Republic came on board aud
accompanied the body 70 Lancaster. Baltimore was
soon left behind and the distance to tine home OF Mr.
Stevens was swiftly lessened. Maryland, north of
Baltimore, was as bitter and intOleTant Maryland
south of that Rebel city.
Lentersyille embosomed in flowers, gave MS token
of sympathy and affection. The wOrkmen at the
limestone quarries few miles around rested few
seconds at their work and silently gazed at the fast
flying train. At MonktOn station one solitary flag
was draped. We shall have votes for Grant and
Colfax in that town next November. Freeland sta
ton the last in Maryland was soon reached. 1t was
deserted 1t is merely a side station and the train
makes no stop there. Two men piling wood rested
q minute, and that is all. Mason & Dxon's, marked
by white board, with this inscription, State line
between Maryland and Pennsylvania" was reached
in few minutes, and the corse was in the State
where it is to rest forever. solitary frame house
stands near the line, seemingly untenanted. Glen
Rock came next 1t is picturesque little settle
ment cut into sections by sheets Of water, and de-
voted almost entirely to saving timber. The inhab-
itants tell numerous stories about the visit of the
Rebels TO them. in 1863 when Meade turned the tide
of Rebel victory at Gettysburg, and the iron works
of Thaddeus Stevens at Caledonia were destroyed.
There was no demonstration at Seethville. AT Han
over Junction the Hon. Edward Mcpherson joined
the train, accompanied by Mr.. Stevenson, who for
merly managed the Stevens fOundries. York was the
next station. As the tram moved on thousands of
people lined the streets The bells tolled flags were
at halfmast and there was q general turnout of
almost the entire population. The following are the
minutes Of a meeting held there this morning:
meeting of citizens WIS held ~ the Court House at
10 o'clock to-day DR. ROLAND presiding, Messrs T. A.
Small and i. +. Baugher Yice-Presidents and Messrs
ID. j. Williams ana ,. II. FOfney, Secrelhfleo hhen
nrayer had been offered by the KEY Mr. sayman, and
after brief address by Thomas f. Cochran, esq., pre-
ainble and resolution offered by him expressing
respect for the character aud services OF MI stevens
The resolutions were adopted ana the tens OF inc
churches and other public buildings were directed To be
toed during the passage OF the remains through this
place.
A large multitude of citizens assembled at the
railroad station on the arrival OF the train, and the
bells were toed as it passed through town. York
was the old home of Mr. Stevens where he hrst
taught schonl and read law.