The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1868-06-11
JAMES BUCHANAN.
~ Despatch to the Inquirer.

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LANCASTER, June 4. = The mortal re-
mains of James buchanan, ex-Presideni
of the United States, were consigned to
the grave at four o'clock this afternoon,
from the late residence of the departed
statesman, at Wheatland, about a mile
from Lancaster, on the Marietta pike
The funeral possession was very large
and OF the most imposing character, and
the religious services were remarkably
solemn and impressive.
1t being publicly announced that the
citizens at large would be afforded last
look at the remains of the deceased, be-
tween the hours of twelve Nj. and three
L. NJ, the town clock at Lancaster had
scarcely finished striking twelve, before a
stream of people, of all ages and sexes,
could be seen winding their way over
the Marietta pike, to Wheatland; and the
different routes from the interior leading
to the locality mentioned, were alive with
vehicles and pedestrians, all the travellers
having common object in view, trying
to obtain last look at the features of the
dead ex-President.
The remains OF James Buchanan were
placed in large, square metallic casket,
lined with white satin. The shroud con-
sisted of beautifully wrought white
satin robe, very gracefully arranged. A
large, white collar and white linen hand
kerchief adorned the neck of the de-
ceased, and around the body was white
satin scarf.
The face presented remarkably natu-
raj appearance. 1t exhibited no traces of
disease or suffering, but was full and fair,
and even tinged with color. 1t appeared
as though the deceased was enjoying a
calm, sweet sleep.
LAST INTERVIEW WITH THE EX-PRESI-
DENT.
A few days since Mr. Buchanan had
an interview with his attorney, III. B.
Swarr, Esq. Mr.. Buchanan stated to
him that he knew his end was approach
ing, and he directed his remains to be
placed in the lots he had purchased for
that purpose in the Woodward Hill
Cemetery" without any pomp or parade,
and that the religious services of the occa-
sion should be performed by his friend
and neighbor, Rev. John w. Nevin.
Knowing him to be member of the
Masonic Order, and that it is usual for
| that order to attend the funeral of its
members, Mr.. Swarr asked him whether,
if the Masonic and other societies, with
the city authorities, desired to participate
in the ceremonies, lift would be agreeable
to him to have them do so? He said:-
Certainly, if it is their pleasure, and
they are not moved to it by solicitation.
| have high regard for the Masonic Or
der, although for years not a working
member, and the Mayor and Councils of
Lancaster have, in my life time, manifest
ed kindly regards for me-"
He desired his lots in the cemetery to
be placed in good order, but wanted no
large or expensive monument to be erect
ed over his remains. He requested that
there should be simple, but substantial
oblong tomb erected, the cap-stone to be
the finest and most durable marble, on
which he specially requested should be
cut, in Roman letters, the following in
scription, and nothing morc:-
HERE REST THE REMAINS OF
JAMES BUCHANAN
Fifteenth President of the United States
| Born in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, April
90, 1871. -
Died at his residence at Wheatland, Lancaster
County, Pennsylvania,