The New York herald., 1869-05-30
NEW YORK HERALD SUNDAY, 80 loes-TRlPLE SHEET.

Of the Union, with choice noral tributes was OBJ
served with marked unanimity by public and pri-
vate citizens In this city yesterday. The observ-
ance was I'm fact, regular demonstration and went
to show that II Republics are nngrateful. 1t can
not be said that citizens are either forgetfu
ungrateful. The admirably arranged programme
as agreed upon by Posts Nos. and
II, Grand Army OF the Republic, was
carried out with a success far beyond the most
sanguine expectations. The omin0us threatening
aspect OF the weather In the morning and along
well into the forenoon was source Of much nueas-
ness those in charge OF the arrangements, but as
the day wore one ami brought forth most smiling
sun and bright clear sky, many hearts were made
glad A few minutes alter three O'CLOCK tne process
riages, bearing civil and military dignitaries, ex-
soldiers ladies and children began to move from the
place OF formation on Broad street, along that
thorOughfare and up Market street TO Fairm0unt
Cemetery, located Just beyond the city limits IN full
view OF the beautiful Orange Mountains OF which
riages were preceded by fine brass band and the
veteran regiment in fatigue uniforms. BE-
sass sses ed w cesns pans" @ sns
either side was lined with crowds OF ladies
and gentlemen arrayed IN holiday attire and bearing
nagstags, public and private, had the national
ensign noating at half-mast Besides the veteran
the German Veteran Association, commanded by
Lieutenant Schnialz, and Posts Nos two ana eleven.
nS wG C BS & Reane
in gold, silver and Six on tlle nag Is Jac
s q tn the tSo Soss al the ph Sy
III. the ceremonies at the cemetery were
equally touching as impressive. Immediately
In front OF the spot allotted lor tne graves G New
monies were conducted by Grand Marshal Colonel
A, ]. Johnson. On the platform were present ex-
Mr Se
General Joseph W. Plume. Judge Depue, Mayor PED
die Aldermen Baker stansby westervelt Lord,
soone sSS RsrE e
other distinguished citizens and their ladies' Alter
dirge by the band and the singing OF "My
Rest,n by the quartet Mr.. Ward was introduced
and he delivered himself of very neat address,
appropriate to the OCCASION In the course OF ms
remarks the ex- Governor sald:-"Whe we are pay
ing this beautiful tribute to the dead let us not for
get the living" The speaker gave II as his opinion
that positions of honor and trust should be placed
In the keeping Of those who had already shown de-
votion to their country. lie closed Dy renarking
that the great iron band winch bound the Paclc 10
the Atlantic was an evidence OF united effort to
makea great nation.
Next came the orator OF the day, Rev. X. X.
Meredith, Methodist clergyman, OF this city.
who during the rebellion raised a company and
went out with IL as captain. The Grafton was
lengthy, but deeply interesting 'nrongh ut. Ihen
followed appropriate music and tie depositing on
the graves the floral tributes presented alter whlch
the vast concourse, numbering about 6,O00 people,
dispersed. Excellent order was preserved oy & ,ne
Of Sergeant Benedict.
The observance In orange was almost universal
In Difference to the request OF Mayor Ferry al places
or business were closed and the day rendered q
regular holiday. Even the stores during the hours
OF one and tive were closed procession OF CIVIC
military and school children was formed and pro-
ceeded to the cemetery, where the graves were
covered with flowers. There was also delivered an
address by Rev. George B. Bacon singing by the
chil(ien ana the German Singing Society and prayer
by Rev. Mr.. Elder.