The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-08-18

| stantinople, last week entertained Admiral
Farragut at n grand banquet given at the Rus
sian legation.
LONDON, August lT.-Hon. Reverdy Johnson,
, the American Minister, arrived In this city
to-day from Southampton.
LONDON, Aug. l7-Midnight-A great meet
/ Ing of the Tory party was held at the Crystal
/ Palace this evening. Resolutions were adopted
expressing In general terms the determine
/ tion of the party to firmly support the Church,
the Throne and the Constitution.
The Funeral of Hon. ThadIdeus Ste
vens -Imposing Ceremonies linz
mense Concourse of Peoplc-Gov.
Geary and Other Prominent Citi-
zcns Present.
LANCASTER, PA, August lT.-During Satur-
day, the remains of Mr.. Stevens lay in state
In the parlor OF his late residence, and were
visited by many hundreds of his friends and
constituents, anxious for last look at their
old friend and representative. The street was
crowded during the whole time. The doors
were open up to a late hour In the evening,
even after which many were sent away dis.
appointed.
On Sunday, contrary to the intention, an I'M
mense prcss of visitors, persistent though re-
iHt " many
to see the remains, and numbers Of our citi-
zens took advantage OF the opportunity,
knowing that to-day the constituency of the
district would be waiting their turn. Early
this morning the coffin was again opened, and
the crowd again commenced pouring through
the rooms The coffin was decorated with
wreaths and cross Of evergrcens and white
lilies.
The face was becoming somewhat colored,
but the expression was the same as ever, and
all who had known him agreed that the appear
ance was more natural than they had cx-
pected to see. Previous to the arrival OF
the trains, the people of the vicinity
began to come in by hundreds-the vehicles
lining the street and the people the sidewalk,
giving some idea of the crowd we might ex-
poet later.
The first train brought from Harrisburg
Governor Geary, Senator Cameron, General
Hlntzleman, several officers OF the Depart
ments, and a number of citizens, and from
York another large delegation, among whom
we noticed Hon. Thomas L. Cochranc.
They proceeded to visit the remains finding
some difficulty in reaching the door on ac-
count OF the crowd even at that early hour.
Still they came, filling the streets, and exceed.
ing any thing witnessed here for years. and
mon, but all seeming to realize the solemnity
! of the occasion.
Indeed the shadow of the Great seems to
cover the whole community. All differences
are laid aside, and all unite In testifying the
| respect with which the lifelong consistency
| and devotion to principles of Thaddeus Sto-
vens has inspired both friends and opponents.
The train westward next arrived. The reg.
ular one bringing largely organized delega'
lions from various points along the road, one
OF the finest of which came from Westchester
The special train from Philadelphia brought
the Mayor and Councils Of that city, delega
tons from the Invincibles, and the Union
League, the latter carrying banner dropped
In mourning, and also a representation from
the colored citizens Of Philadelphia, includ
ing committee from the Bouneker Literary
| Institute.
The city was by this time literally filled by
the vast crowd, and now the various organi.
nations began to muster for the procession
and turning out in large numbers, and despite
the difficulties incident to the crowded state
of the streets, they were formed by the etl
cient marshal, Col. WIN. l.. Bead, on time OF
nearly SO.
At2 o'clock the services at the house were
commenced with an Invocation by Rev II. II,
Kreamer, OF the First German Reformed
church, In the following words:
Oh, Thou triune Godfather, Son, and
trouble, lift upon US the light Of Thy countc,
to improve the sfiiictIon OF Thy hand, and turn
our hearts to keep Thy holy Commandments
May we, in the fellowship of Thy holy church
bring forth the fruits of Il cody life, and that
| having persevered in the way OF virtue and
piety to the end, we may with prophets
apostles, martyrs, and saints Of all ages, come
| int fttl mi mi a In
| Thine eternal and glorious Kingdom, through
the mediation OF our Lord and Saviour Jesus
| Christ. Amen.
The Rev. Bishop Blgler, of the Moravian
church, then read the Goth Psalm.
Then followed a prayer by the Rev. L. II
| Nevins, as follows:
o, Godl Thou only true and living God
before whom angels bow and archangels veil
| their faces, we come before Thee at this time
| with profound grief, humility and reverence
| Thou hast been pleased In Thy mysterious
| providence to move from this city and state
| and nation an eminent citizen, who has filled
high places Of trust and honor; and we have
| been summoned together to pay our last trib-
ute OF respect to his mortal remains. While
we mourn over his departure we would seek
TO be resigned to Thy sovereign will. We
| thank Thee for the many distinguished and
heroic virtues with which he was adorned
and the many noble works that he was sue
| cessful In achieving
the poor, and the oppressed, and the suffering
and that he was willing to employ his extra
! ordinary talents and influence to alleviate and
| improve their condition. We thank Thee fol
| his devotion to Justice and righteousness, and
| for the good that has been done for the land
| and the world by his constant and unflinchinp
advocacy Of these divine principles. We thank
| Thee for his earnest and untiring devotion &c
| the cause of educatiOn-in all the virtues thai
adorned his heart, and the many TRIALS thai
distinguished his life. May his example BE-
Initiated by us all, and especially by the legis
latOrs Of our State and nation. Bless ms
afflicted relatives, and comfort them in the
| midst of their sorrow, Help us all to be true
| to our highest and most sacred convictions OF
| duty while living, so that we may be enablet
| to triumph with the consciousness OF peae,
| on the bed of death. All these things we ask
| in the name OF the Lord Jesus Christ, our Ador
able Redeemer. Amen
The coffin was then closed and conveyed tc
the hearse by the pall-besrers, and tho line o.
procession began to move, as follows Captain
OF Police, City Police, Chief Marshal ant
aids, Fire Department, the "Shihier," hay
ing the left, being the company Of which the
deceased was In former years member aht
oiicer, CITY Cornet band, Mayor, Councils
and School Board, Of Lancaster, U. 3. oficerH
Of Ninth district, medical faculty, members o.
the press, trustees, faculty and students o.
Franklin and Marshal college and State nor
NAL school, Monterey Lodge OF Odd Fellows
Junior Order Of American Mechanics, West
Chester delegation, In large numbers, depu
tation OF colored citizens OF Philadelphia
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