The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-12

the solcierS monument n the uinp Vi tne svpnas
family, over which. on handsome pedestal, stSnas
an exqusitey chlseed figure OF Hope p ci,.ans nv
ward. Near by Is the tomb Of John NC hcmo n,,
marked by q massive Obeisk OF Quincy gran'e,,
highly polished, and presenting an appearAnco W
beauty and soldlty unsurpassed Az snoI. va,
lance from this is the tomb OF John Clancy formerly
ON a platform OF handsome ltaiau hhrp'c - my
ike statue OF John Clancy, leaning on p,aa1 0or
umn: at one side OF the platform Is Cupld AZ
sculptor, ana at the opposite side another CUPID
with the paraphcrnalia OF literature near nlm
highly wrought monuments In the place This Is to the
memory OF Mr.. 0Meara, once printer. ire mon
unent is OF the massive Roman style and stands
about ten twelve feet high. On the back of the
monument, In bas-relief, Is engraved o hand press
and other implements connected with the trade Of
bookmaking. In another portion OF the cemetery Is
the monument Of the Gibbons family, beautiful
Corinthian column, surmOunted by figure OF Faith.
In still another part an obelsk OF polished Scotch
the sides OF the hills are inserted family vaults be-
longing TO the Rivera, Marie Dykers, Kerrigan and
other families. In the new portion OF the grounds
are numbers OF handsome plots and magnificent
monuments. The monument OF the Torrilhon fam
lily Is especially noteworthy; handsome temple,
supported by four columns. stands on a square
BLOCK Of Italian marble, and inside the temple Is the
& =, Nh aeGq. " ufoP o. atnn
10 describe 1.-THE OF the handsome tokens OF anec-
ton which fond ones have reared over those who
phize the mntabllity OF the things OF lie there
rs place time in which he do so better than
while wandering among these houses OF the dead.
Cemetery Of the EverGrecns.
Away from the buzz and joyfulness OF holiday
recreation, apart from all worldly and selfish
pleasures the beautiful Cemetery OF the Evergreens
was yesterday a sOace to some, source Of serious
meditation 10 Others yet welcome and refreshing
shade to ALL The rich and luxuriant foliage formed
magnificent umbrage to those who went thither
TO pass the day, day-hotter and more oppressive
than any that has preceded it, Some went to see
the cemetery some, perhaps to look for vacant lots
Others to behold the beadstone OF once familiar
friend dear relation, and many to pluck the weeds
from grassy tomb and plant fresh flowers upon the
grave. From very early hour in the day stream
OF visitors, not In crowds or In boisterous groups
but In twos and tbrees some with motherless chill
dren, who now and then broke the stiffness that
prevailed with svery and innocent laugh, which
was quickly nushed, however, as by them rolled the
carriages OF funeral cortgee containing the remains
OF some deceased to their last abode earth. The
cemetery Is q beautiful place, rich its gorgeous
COMMISSIONERS, picturesquey laid out and handsomely
be seen seated in some of the more shady spots ad-
miring the picture which the surrounding scene
presented. Among the more favored spots was the
ocean view, from which might readily be seen the
White sails Of many bound craft hitting over
the broad waters like a gull. Not far apart from
holly deli afforded Inc most delightful shelter from
the burning rays OF a dazzling sum- Few cemeteries
are more tastefully laid out or more handsomely
adorned IN floral point OF view, and from all ap-
Among the trees that here eA' and there there
helped TO constitute the many refreshing
arbors was the English weeping elm, Its
long and wide extending branches falling gracefully
toward the eartn, resolntely deiying the beams OF
the sun. There was likewise great variety OF
Others including the kilmarnock willow and Japan
peach trees, and splendid collection OF Fout0n will
lows. The florist Of the cemetery, Mr.. A. IL Burgess,
has evidently procured collection Of trees and
flowers that 90 far to adorn the sacred ground. In
the afternoon the visitors largely increased, aug
mented by the arrival OF several funerals. At some
points interesting though moving spectaces were
presented. Here might be seen the faithful wife.
kneeling At the grave Of her departed spouse un.
conscious or being observed and wistfully tracing
group Of persons leaning the ratings that en-.
closed the resting place Of one they knew with faces
tha. bespoke sorrow and regret. In tine, Evergreen
cemetery yesterday. as indeed II Il at all lines
place OF considerable interest, and one well worthy
Z SUNDAY visit