The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-09-10
SOrrOwing at the Nations
Capital.
Respect Of Grateful People for the
Patriot Dead.
Impressive Ceremonies ut the Con-
gressi0nal Cemetery.

companions In Arms ProSent-Th0 D1pIOs
matte Corps, tho Cabinet, tho Army and
Navy Largely Observation-Disclosures MILL
tary Display.
WASHINGTON, Sept o. 1862
Early this morning large number OF persons
were at the War Department anxious for q view OF
the remains Of the late Secretary Rawlins which
stu rested, covered profusely with flowers, upon
the catafaque in the room Of the General OF the
Army. Many were admitted for that purpose, but
shortly before nine O'Clock the doors OF the building
were ordered to be closed all excepting those who
were connected either onicialy or personally with
General Rawlins, and for whom the various rooms
were appropriated. All the army and navy officers
In the district were present. with Messrs Fish.
Creswel, Hoar and Robson, Of the Cabinet, with
Assistant Secretaries Richardson and Otto. tho two
last named representing the Treasury and Interior
Departments. The President Of the United States
arrived at half-past nine O'Clock, and went I'M
mediately into the room where the remains reposed
Generals Porter and Dent, Colonel Leet, Major
Webster and General Parker-the latter two now In
civil life-and all the late star associates of General
Rawlins were present. General sherman, together
with the army ofcers of all grades in Washington,
Officers OF the navy members OF the diplomatic
CORPS justices Of the Supreme Court Of the District
OF Columbia, chiefs Of the bureaus, Orncers OF
the Senate and House OF Representatives and the
Graham, Judge OF the District Court Of Indiana, and
Governor Walker Of Virginia, comprised the attend
ants at the solemn services. Mrs. Rawins. accom-
panied by her father Mr. Hurlburt, and three small
children Of the deceased Mrs. Hurlburt his brother,
james Rawlins; Mrs. Charles Hume, an aunt. and
Mr.. and Mrs. I. L. Hume and Miss Sarah Rawlins.
cousins Of General Rawllns. formed o mournful,
weeping group, surrounding the catafaque.
All being in readiness Rev. DR.. Butler, OF the Eng
lish Lutheran churc.. standing at the foot OF the
CONN, pronounced the following prayer
Great God, the God OF our fathers and the God and
Father Of our Lord Jesus Christ Thou art King for
ever. We rejoice that Thou art the God Of life and
Of death: We acknowledge Thy hand In this painful
the name of Jesus our elder Brother. and beg Thee
for His sake to have mercy on us. We thank
inse con nG sessed be Goa for the hope in
spired in us by the gospels aud the abundant con-
We pray Thee to have the widow IN Thy whoe keep.
ing and gran her rhy pc zee to enable her 70 bear
her sorrows. We pray Thee that she may be sus.
tanned by Thine Almighty Hand. Thou art the Great
Shepherd. Care for these orphan Ones lambs OF the
fock Be to them, III this time OF their defenceless
Remember Thy servant the President Of the United
States GIVE him wisdom, and guide him ana
May NAY those Sso' VINO bear rule in this land be
guided by Thee and remember tho account
tngs ana rG sEa Of to o aass 90 d hS
our minds AID hearts, 30 direct our words and
Thoughts that may live here 10 the FEAR OF God,
so that Thy name may be gOrined and the interest
Of this great nation promoted: We pray Thee to
sancfy Us all. Send out Tny lght and truth through
WOUNDS. Remember the thousands OF widows and
orphans. Let Thy blessing r,st upon our entire land
and oil the nations the earth represented here to-
day SO that TRUTH equity mercy and the love OF the
gospel OF Christ may live In all the land. Bless Thy
who has Just been called 70 s ana ann may
God the Father, GOD the son. and God the Holy
Spirit be given all praise. Amen.
Rev. Peyton Brown, of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, followed by reading an appropriate chapter
from the Sculptures, when Rev. Mr.. Wilson, pastor
OF McKendree chapel, of this city, who attended
General Rawlins IN mis- last moments, delivered
with deep feeling. the following address,
The righteous perish and layeth II to heart The
merciful Is taken ava from among the children OF
men.
Such was the melancholy declaration Of an ancient
prophet in the evil times IN which he lived. But
thank God the times in which We live are better.
ana that no truly great good man can die In this
expressions Of regret. If wisdom, science or the
tender Offices OF friendship could have STAYED the
hand Of death ana prevented tins crushing 6ow
called upon to grieve for John A. Rawlns late sec:
rotary OF War Of these United States. But God
called him and he must obey. Thank Cod, he was
not unprepared for this call.
on last Sabbath afternoon about three O'Clock I
was called to his bedside and found MIN In dying
condition. couversed with him as to the interest
OF his precious soul and as addressed nm SAID
He answered me he had been early instructed In
igion among the Methodist peope, ana That he had
not lost his early Impressions. Ho requested 10 DO
baptized. I sad:
aMr. Secretary, Will not put the usual questions
used at BAPTISM On 9a a N your weak va m
Cod the Father Almighty, Maker OF Heaven and
Earth, and in Jesus Christ His only begotten Son,
w v th singular emphasis he said. 81 don
then baptized him In the name Of the Father, and
of the Son, and OF the Holy Ghost. We knelt In
prayer and seemed to be very near to God. lett
him very calm, and upon my return about SIX
oSIpad 90 administer Inc sacrament Of our Lords
Supper Will now do so as 1t will strengthen your
| faith" After some further remarks General How
| ards name was mentioned and the Secretary re-
uuested that he be sent for to commune with us. AS
| he could not be found in time we commenced to-
We seemed to be the confines OF heaven and truly
| feeding on Christ. On the following morning saw
that he WAS sinking sapd Sa youn He wh
| pered, "Yes." After some conversation we again
knet IN prayer. he seemed 70 be psnting for
took his hand and said ''Dear brother. fear not;
| God viii take care Of you and yours" He pressed
my hand fervently and then took leave Of him TO
| meet no more, here on EARTH but uust to meet
| him in the skies. have been thus minute In giving
ss Would Ss ass me Of
great men around us more than any eulogy OF mine.
Had the tme or ability to speak OF Secretary
WAS noble man. and his habits disposition and
| feelings were such as must command our admira.
p iUa Of the United states to the drummer
| boy IN the army, Oil men to-day rise
! Nm TO honor his names He had sounded
Ia its utmost depths that word fidelity; and 1t is Ut
terly impossible for to GO to excess eulogzing
the moral qualities Of this man. Few men can bear
the test OF long and intimate association; but our
aueror OF hearts. lie commanded the respect OF hi;
| fellow man In every sphere OF life.
| There is q calm for those who weep,
And wss the si %Sacsns a.nsa Sleep
1 I.Ow
| The soul, OF origin divine
4 code glorious image, freed from clay
I In Eeafen's eternal sphere shall shine
| star OF day.
| The srn 10 but a spark OF Gre,
| A transient meteor ia the sky;
| Tho soul, immortal as its sire,
| Shall never die.
lie rests to-day, ana doubt not 10 with his Creator
| and his God. Shall permit this occasion to pass
| without some admOnitory remarks to those around