The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-06-05
ODSEQUIEs OF Ex-PaEsIDENT BUCHANAN.

Ceremonles &C Lancastsr-ADDearanees Of ths
DeceaseA-His Last observation-disclosures
to His Political Career-ssO Lssd Al
mighty, A Thea Wils" HIS Last Wsrds.
rs N LANCASTER, Pa, June lsss.
Mr.. Buchanan's funeral was the most imposing
ceremony ever witnessed In this county. Il ex-
tended all the way from his home at wheatand 70
the city of Lancaster, Q distance Of o mile and
half Delegations from the city Of New York, Baiti-
more Harrisburg, Philadelphia York, Reading,
Pottsville and nom the national Congress, well az
from associations benevolent political and other.
wse walked the route. In all about three thou
sand persons were in the line OF procession. The fam
fly carriage Of Mr.. Buchanan conveyed his imme-
date mourners, including Mrs. Johnson, formerly
Harriet Lane, and the Rev. Edward buchanan tthe
only brother Of the deceased who was present with
his entire family. The mansion of Wheatland was
thrown open to the public. 90 A--ys
The body was exposed in the hall, while the family
waited in the room In which Mr.. Buchanan died.
The ex-President dressed in a white satin
shroud, white necktie and high collar al in life. Hia
face looked very natural and expressive. The CONN
and hesrse were Of solid, plain character accord
ing to the directions Of Mr.. Buchanan himself
band OF music played funeral march on the
way to the grave 4 fcHa
The MasOns assisted throughout the ceremony and
their burial service accompanied the religious Eitss
All denominations of clergymen assisted at the
grave but the funeral service was read by the Rev.
Dr. John W. Nevin. Wreaths Of laurel, ivy and I'M
mortelles were deposited upon the cofln., IN
The funeral was not political ceremonial IN any
manner OF forn. II was remarked that The leading
republicans OF the country did equal honor to
the ex-Prcsident with his old party associ-
ates. The bells OF all the churches tolied
during the passage Of the procession Business was
universally suspended, and the people crowded tho
streets through which the body passed to Woodward
Hi Cemetery. The place OF burial stands on the
edge OF the town, In an opposite direction rom
blage of persons long before the arrived
MIR. Buchanan gave explicit directions in regard 20
me- funeral to his executor on the SATURDAY precen,
no large or expensive monument To be erected over
his remains. He requested also that there sho9ld DO
q simple but substantial OblonG tomb erected, the
capstone TO be the finest and most durable
marble, on which he specially requested should be
cut IN Roman letters the following inscription and
"Here rest the remains Of James Buchanan, if
tecnth President OF the United States born in FRANK
lin county, Pennsyly ania April 81 1Isl died ut his
residence at Wheatland Lancaster county, Pennsyl-
vania, 0n"-adding with the day Of my death,
now so near"-whch was, June ], 1885,
In the same interview with his executor, who was
of his intimate friends, he said:-"The princi-
pies Of the Christian religion were lnsted into my
mind in my youth and, from all have observed and
experienced in the long life Providence has vouch-
sa1ed to me, have only become more strengtnened
In conviction OF the divine character OF the "a
viour and the power Of atOnement through his re-
deening grace and mercy"
reply TO expressed hope that he might vet 1--we to
the country fully restored to peace and prosper
.'My dear friend have no fear for the futures pos
terity Will do me justice. ! have always 1eit and
upon me Observation-Disclosures. have no regret FOR any
public OF my life and history Will vndicate my
memory from every unjust aspersion."
The will Of Mr.. buchanan Will he opened tO'mor-
row. He il understood TO have left legacy to the
poor Of the city OF Lancaster. His estate b CON-
= Mr. i'uchanan's last words were "Oh Lord Al
mighty, as thou Wit"
The Obsequies in New York.
The various public offices In the city were closed
yesterday aud nags were displayed at hatstaAn
from them ~ well as from many Of the business
houses Of the city. The courts adjourned at an early
hour portion Of the City Hall was draped In ap-
propria,e mourning for the distinguished states
man.
The following order from Headquarters Of the
Army promulgated yesterday
GENERAL ORDERs-No. s.
HEADQUARTERS RECRUITING SERVICE, y. :. A.,
NEW YORK CITY, June t. 1858.
General Orders No. 20 from headquarters United
States Army, June 8, are hereby promulgated
H.Hnenx s UsIrEn STATES Annrt
wAsnrsero., d. 9, June ., 1865
In compliance with the instructions of the President
.hs Secretary Of War; on he day after the scspt Of Tbs
o'sock H. NJ and he order reai 70 tGsp, after whch
The national dag viii be displayed at half mast At
of day hir,een VIII BE- hrea, and aerwards at inter
.ne gun, the close OF the day national
TINS officers q the win e lest arm ana
De put In mourning FOR period OF six month"; ny semSnd
The commanding Officers at Fort Columbus, Fort
Wood and David's Island, New York iiarbOr, VIII
comply with the order tomorrow June 81.
The recruiting offices AMI these headquarters VIII
be closed on that day. , BY order Of ,,,,~r,r
ASA BIRD GARDNER, Lieutenant Ninth infantry
Acting Assistant Adjutant General.
Honors to the Deceased mt the Nations,
Capital.
WASHINGTON, June 4, 1865.
All the departments and public Offices wera closed
In respect TO the memory OF the exPresident James
Buchanan. The White House, Treasury, Internal
Revenue and other public buildings were draped
with mourning and the na9s were all displayed at
President declined receiving visitors
Flags nj HaIf-yTast and Minute Guns Fired
In Boston.
BOSTON, June 4, 1898.
Numerous naqs were displayed at halfmast
throughout this city to-day in respect to the memory
or exPrcsidont Buchanan, and national salutes were
nrcd
Honors 20 tbe Deceased Ex.Prcsidomt In
Baltimore.
BALTIMORE, Nd, June 4, 1885.
In accordance with resolution Of the City Council
bells were toed from three to i've O'Clock this after
noon In respect to the memory OF ex-President
Buchanan. Flags on the Custom House, City Hall
public and private buildings and the shipping In the
harbor were at half.mast. No business was trans.
acted In the Custom House.
HOsors In New Orleans.
NEW ORLEANS, June 4, 1905.
The United States Court and government onnces
were closed to-day in respect to the memory OF eI
Buchanan.
CHAMBER or COMMERCE
At the meeting OF this body yesterday. Mr. william
r. Dodge In the chair and Mr. George Wilson score