The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-09
OBsEQUIEs OF GEN. CHARLES g. u.rpmr


Largo Attendance and Widesur..d n.,
strations Of Regard.
Through the sunshine and the shadow bepeath ~.
saddened smiles and the cOpious tears OF natura the
remains OF the writer, poet and patriot soldier
Charles g. Halpine, were yesterday carried to their
earthly terminus at Cypress Hills. Az the dull mo,st
clay fell upon the rosewood coffin In its narrow haa
the thunder pealed a mufiied requiem, while dart
and heavy clouds draped the sky in mourning
Bending over his early grave friends and admirers
dropped their last sad tribute Of regard took Scr
rowful leave OF the nnal resting place where Lies
hushed forever the voice OF fancy and the
heart OF feeling. Under the dripping willow and
the solemn cypress tree he sleeps poets sleep,
where the green earth rolls in tranquil beauty to the
vale below, and where the grassy -mantled grave and
the nower-crowned monument OF affection cheat the
tomb OF half Its terr0rs and tell Of the repose which
many find, TO whom, 'life's ntful fever o'eru the
bosom OF mother earth Is grateful refuge. Let him
rest He has done, and nobly done, his manhood's
work and duty Past ram and clouds and sunshine
he reposes where censure nor applause can ever
reach him Green rs the laures Of his patriot
lays be the grass above his grave, while ever green
ana growing will the fame continue Of the poet hero
Of the Union war.
The funeral was well attended Had the heavens
looked less fearful and threatening the presence OF
however, the burial procession was OF an impressive
character fitting tribute to the worth and Intellect
that has passed so prematurely away. The room
wherein the deceased lay extended, attred in the
costume of a major general was the scene OF q
nuNerous gathering or distinguished men or both
political parties and not alone politicians holding
diverse theories Of government but representatives
Of art, science and literature the bench, bar, field
forum met on neutral ground, moved from
Among others were Mayor Hoffman, Horace
Greeley, Peter b.. Sweeny, General David
Hunter James 7. Brady, General J. =. Hail. Richard
OGOrman, John y. savage, Thomas Murphy, william
G. Barrett, Nelson j. Waterbury, Robert p. koose
welt, Richard Connolly, William NJ Tweed, all OF
whom acted as pallbearers There were also Post
master Kelly, superintendent Kennedy, Emanuel
B. Hart, Judge Brady, L. F. Harrison, . J. Meany,
General Snae th Myers ana wilson
Wright Of Richmond, Va. Mrs. Halpine, OF Sing
Sing. and Mrs. RUSSELL of Chicago In his far on
while In London, Canada West, one brother IL
engaged as professor In college. and In
he o Soase as op s6e
thrOng that sought admission. Here was an EVIL
dence indeed OF how deeply with his wizard words
the poet Miles had stirred the hearts OF thousands
1t became necessary in the end to restrain by gentle
action the further increase OF the assembage. The
doors were closed after ten O'Clock and Rev. Dr. E.
o. Fagg OF the Church OF the Resurrection, began
the funeral services according to the ritual OF the
Episcopal church.
15). the Rev. Mr.. Flagg repeating the Perennial
words, FOr as much as We know that your labor Ii
not in vain in the Lord" proceeded to make few
remarks.
He said the labor of men in this world should not
be the heaping up Of monuments In the shape OF
wealth and greatness. Such was the maxim Of the
world; but 1t was not the verdict Of God and tho
verdict OF truth All that we have attained Gil the
pageant Of this ltfe all its greatness all It's riches.
everything which it may OFFER is in itself absolutely
and utterly vain. But not with the work OF the
Lord. "Blessed are they who die in the Lord for
they rest from their abOrs and their works Will
follow them" 1t struck him 1.-THE speaker) tnat
these reflections were not inappropriate to the
lay before them the last remains OF earthly
genius Of earthly attainments so far as this world
tained brilliant tue reputation who WI" had o won
the renOwn which men may confer, who
had exhibited all the noblest and most
his creatures, now lies low in the comm
and will shortly be taken hence to be laid In the final
knowledge the greatness Of the individual; we &C.
knowledge the renOwn he has attained we aCknOw
Ledge ne has made his marx IN ms gay and genera re,
nobest abilities Of which man can be possessed; but
what availeth It beyond the grayes How doth it
you ALL my friends, may look for the world to come
OF this world, but In your Saviour and Lord Jesus
Christ Let Him be the beginning and the end OF
sSr ana w aaa wa e a 1a this
seen no more, may you all be garnered into those
mansions which Christ has prepared for all those
At the conclusion of the reverend gentleman's
remarks the doors were again opened and the oppOr
tunty seized by those outside to enter and take q
last look at the brave face of Miles O'Rey. The
cofin-a splendid structure OF rosewood, studded
with silver OrnamentS-was placed In the drawing
room, and through the glass lid the calm, almost
cheerful features Of the General were visible. Not
lineament was altered. buoyant smile appeared
to have died upon his lips, the broad brow was un-
stained by spot or wrinkle and as he lived 80 IL
would seem he had departed-bright with hope and
courage to the last.
The coffin bore the inscription
CHARLES GRAHAM HALPiNE,
Died August 3, 1858,
aged