New-York tribune., 1869-03-31
FUNERAL OF Ex-MAYoR JAMES HARPER

1t is seldom that the death of private citi-
zen or business man 50 widely felt that Of the late
Mayor James Harper the senior member of the great
publishing firm of Harper Brothers. THE TRIBUNE has
already related the circumstances Of his death. The
funeral took place yesterday afternoon at st.
PauPs NJ T. Church, corner of FOurtbave. and Twenty
secondst During the day the flags on the City Hall and
Other public buildings were displayed at halfmast in
respect the memory Of the deceased At the auction
Of Messrs Leavtt Co.. yesterday morning, there
was very large attendance Of publishers and book
sellers from all parts country. After the sale
closed, Mr.. strebeigh moved, in respect to the
memory OF Mr.. flames Harper, that Committee be
appointed TO draft resolutions Of coincidence and
nominated Mr.. Edward Claston Of Philadelphia
as Chairman Of the meeting. The motion unsni-
nitt 10 Iaft resoutops Messrs Noyes Of Boston D.
Pritchard Of Chicago and George Leayitt ofNew-York
The COMMITTEES reported the following resolutions winch
were unanimously adopted.
ssoted That The death Of Mr. James HARPER the community has
family tender and the with which he
RsSOIped always memory ofb kindly syn
had hin The Lords appoint
Resolved That adjourn attend the of our de-
The Common Council Of New-York City in accordance
with resolution unanimously passed by that body left
badges mourning and proceeded to the church Long
before the time appointed for the OF the
cereDonies-S O'clock large church was densely
crowded not only the seats but al the as9s ana even
the stairways leading TO the galleries Dens nsa anu @
foot and fin he sreetcars until yard in front OF the
sdInSeS and IN The TebRty R were crowded
A few minutes after o'eleek the IuneraI cortege
PARK on foot to church the distance being less than
two blocks The following named gentlemen were pail
bearers Peter Cooper, John Hail. Jacob sleeper A; T.
stewart. Daniel Dew j. N: RAYMOND Ed hd,
win Mead Jses or -e!eq MOrrSUp anS sorgs W
liam Curtis pa-bearers and the officiating clergy
nte sashes Tit rGsees 3 UI DsCS s6S
Il~5ed tables in front OF the pulpit In the funeral
was assisted by the Rev Or. G. ID. Foss DIT Adams Dr.
j b. Durbin, and DIR. McCntock. DR.. Adams read the
first prayer and the Rev DR. j. NJ McChntOck read the
funeral service The Rev. Dr. Rdgeway then delivered
qualities OF the deceased
Mr. James Harper. he said. at the Of 6 from
NewtOwn Long Island the home OF his parents 70 the
City Of New-YOrk, and began his trade as printer.
Finally in partnership with his brothers. he began pub
their own account Locke the Understanding"
Frou this beginning the business Of the firm grad
harper did not begin publishing with idea OF getting
Tca or Of building up the most extensive establishment
sdesl OF excellence in business with definite purpose
70 40 what be did in the very best possible 10 at
and the result Of steadily pursuing this ideal OF excel
S,s 1ence was tue most magnificent and successful
per always steadily and decisiyely refused TO
gaSSnush any book which he deemed injurious 70
Rooic morals No establishment had done much TO-
ward purifying and elevating our national literature and
t Owaro tne dissemination Of good and wholesome read
be- -
9O'ks ionnd Their way into every portion OF country
ass 9 strict integrity and high Mr. Harper
suueu genlahly OF manner and a spicness Of humOr
sust made Dim universal fayOrite socially But what
sDe LIE OF this good than anything
nn oeep rehglous Character. He brought up by
PSLeo. VINO belonged 20 the Methodist Episcopal Church.
aho et an early age became member OF that church
anscn; he mad been active church member, for
9Sses time class leader and devoted Sunday School
1890 ms uniform ana robust health, up 10 tie
csrS ~ age at which he received the injury which
practice Of total abstinence
DI fkdgeway said tue death OF a good man was often
wSSs 49, prOpnetc impressions Mr. Harper had al.
always bess 10 ~ observer OF family worship, and had
The R,on ~ the nabt OF introducing into bs prayers
nI,gseopal petition Save ms from sudden death"
death ~ before the accident which caused his
marked 20 ms IN thls part OF the prayer. He had
he Was impressS 10, ~ us family aud with friends, that
lgould Slih his approaching end The Church
sunno sssaty mis- james Harper as one OF It's warmest
The hSIe 1 IN Tact hz loss would be sadly felt By
family n @ immunity bat hs intimate friends and
ready Tor The syssoaon 10 know that he was always
Aftar ~ ~ ."o 40 0stlefs summoHs -
given the were concluded an opportunity was
last look al The 70 pass by the caset aud take
l1ssa n, Inc issnrek Of the dead Tbe bodv was in
"'eHV9u caskct, the face aud bust i