New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-11-15
FUNERAL OF MAJOR-GEN WOOL.
CITY IN MOURNING-AN IMPOSING PRoCEs-
sION-sOLEMN AND IMPRESSIVE SERVICES
INCInENTG

A CITY IN MOURNING-AN IMPOSING PROCEs-
sION-sOLEMN AND IMPRESSIVE SERVICES
SCENES AND INCIDENTS.
Troy Nov. 13.-It is a day Of shadows IN
this city. The community to man have "put on sack
cloth and ashes" There sincerity and depth Of sor-
row so universal that IL seems like family mourning AT
the loss of its venerable and beloved head such indeed
in sense, the ilustrous departed. To the
country at large he national herothe last remnant
OF line OF chleains whose gories shine on the page OF
history with imperishable ustre To the community OF
Troy he was this and unostentatous citizen,
cordial neghbor, genial tempered, courteous and ex
empary Christian gentleman On duty in his profession,
he was-as every true soldier ought to be-a mar
tinet He had the eye OF an eagle, and the
heart of lion. AS warrior In the ranks
the sword out Of his grasp Like Lord Nelson
he expected every to do his duty and there was
no possibility Of Its evasion But underneath this outer
professional armor of mail thr9bbed generous kindly.
forbearng SOUL untrammeed by the iron rules OF war
and unhampered by the cumbrous insignia OF rank AS
a neighbour none more simple in habits amiabe In
disposition and cordial IN SOCIAL intercourse 10 al men
alikethe eminent the lowy the rcn ana the poor, ne
proud OF his place of residence ana was warny 10
terested in Its growth and prosperity which he had VIII
messed from the days Of his bOyhood to the venerable
years of his decline. He Of deep religious sen;
tment, and was COMMUNICATE OF St Pauls Eplseopal
of the Rev. Dr. Colt his pastor TO whether ne placed
full reliance upon the SAVIOR he ca WITH solemn
soldier sinking away panlessly into sweet sleep that
had no awakening So gradual and easy was MS de-
parture that there scarcely perceptble treinOr
The funeral arrangements were superlntended oy
MaJorGen. j. b. Carr, an old friend and companonn,
troops under his command-the Third Division N u. ,.
parade on this Seea9n ana Resaor rooSs To-
participate. The Albany Burgesses Corps the Troy Cl
societies. &C. in this eghborhood joined in the pro-
The Common Council OF this city passed special
resolutions and planned municipal participation The
midnight train brought MajorGen George W Meade and
his staff, consisting OF MaorGen s. Van Elet, Bpeyet
Brig. Gen. r. C. Drum, Col III c. Hodge Col j. P Brua,
Cant H. j. Farnsworth, Capt. James Humbert, who were
met at the Union Depot by MaorGen Carr and staff and
Among the distinguished arrivals by the morning trains
were also Major WIN. j.: Howell Z; s. A. Col; g. W.
Patten o. g. A; Capt. g. 4. st. Ange U. y A. ana capt
A. NJ lee, u 5. A. Mr.. Joseph W. Moulton, brother OF
Mrs. Wool also arrived at the Troy House last night mill
ary deachments and civic associations began 70 arre
and large T 1mSsi b OF pP SGSS as
stores shipping &C. the flags dropped at half mast ana
Of We @ sable
lent sOmbre aspect 10 the scene. more unanimous
@ eah Of a as'sdds @
At O'Clock the body guard consisting OF twelve non;
the remains to St. Paul's Church The oaken easket
containing the body was OF square shSP
aud screws of the painest but richest pattern ana ne
edges and sides Win SIX e eseutceon bore the
name OF the deceased, "MajorGen. John h. Wool, u: D.
Of nFGsEea IN Ss At the head Of tie csske
magnificent corone composed oi Japoncas luDe lo1es
At the feet was finely wrought three feet wide
Two broad stars embemaca OF his rank, lay near the
shoulders on side fronting the congregation were
two Latin made OF lines, ana an ele
CANT shield OF English vioets over the two pedestas
that supported the casket large national hags On
the breast gracefully crossed were the three presenta
ton swords from Congress one from TINS state anu
one from the City OF Troy. Near by them were
his epaulettes. sash, belt, chapeau ana gauhtlets
At first the remains were deposited III the yestDule
and the public were afforded the opportunity OF viewing
them For two hours the stream Of humanity poured
through between double files Of soldiers entering at
the SOUTH departing at the north doors Al IL O'Clock
il was found necessary shut of the eager throg which
look at the welknOwn form, were disappointed; Inc
remains were then carried down the central aisle the
abearers relatives and friends following after Ihe
pallbearers were MajorGeD. Mcdowell U. a; MAJOR
Gen Hunt u S. MajorGen. Arnold, u. :. A.; Major
Gen. Haskns u. s. A; MajorGen. Hagner, U. g. A. Com
modore Cicero Price, u s. N; Brig Gen Brown Major
Gen. Tibbetts, Col lie Grand Cannon the HoG George
AS they slowly moved forward the Rev. DR. Tucker read
the sentences Of the burial service the organ
pealing a requiem march. The collin being deposited III
front OF the chancel the Rev. T. ~ Potter Associate Rec
tor Of ST. Paus Church. read the lesson, In I'd COrinth
ians, 18th chapter. The anthem, Lord let me know
mine end and the of my days, was then Deau
fully rendered the choir and afterward the hymn
Jesus, Savior OF soul" During the continuance OF
the services the crowd outside numbering thousands
pressed around the church such vehemence that the
police and military had all their strength tested 10 pre-
vent serious con sequences Finally the mutudes were
pressed back and the remains were brought out and
placed hearse. The c0rege then moved forward
III the following order:
Regiment Of Infantry
Band.
souadrou Of Cavalry Capt Geo. Schrsrman.
RAT A. Ninth Brigade, Pochn commanding.