The New York herald., 1869-11-13


The Funeral To Westminster Abbey y--krorn,u-
ton OF abe COrtege ana Route OF the Pro-
ceasI0R-~glc scene aud Sermon IN t,e
Ancient BuiidinE.
LONDON Nov. u, 1859.
The obsequles of the late George Peabody took
place this afternoon,
The funeral procession formed at the mansion OF
Sir Curtis Lampsou, tn Eaton square. the residence
OF the deceased. Il consisted OF hearse and five
mourning coaches. Among the mourners were
General G. Grey, her Mliesty's Private Secretary.
representing the queen; Mr. Motley, the Minister of
the United States; Benjamin Moran Secretary Of the
American Legation; Freeman Ii. Morse, American
Consul at London: Nr. Russell StuIgcs, ana Mr. J. s.
Morgan. Following THE procession were the car
riagos Of the Queen, tne Prince OF Wales Sir Curtis
Lampson, the LORD Mayor and Aldermen or London
the High Sherins Of london and Of the counties Of
Mddlesex and Surrey, the Duchess OF Somerset the
Marquis Of Townshand, Lacy Franklin, Miss Burdett
Coutts anu many others.
The fuperal corteco passed slowly through the
Streets which lined with silent crowds of
spectators, TO Westminster Abbey.
The venerable structure was completely flied with
people who had been admitted by tickets, and
were al, dressed IN mourning. The choir
was hulg With black, and the somDre aspect
OF the Inferior OnlY relIevel by the richly
decorated robes oI the Lord Mayor and the sherifs.
Standing near The sgcfa nm as the body was
brought in were Mr. Gladstone, Lord Clarendon, the
Dean Of st. Iaus, The rev. Thomas Binney,
Dissenting minister. Dr. George Edward Day
and Mr. Jonn bripht. A hood OF sun
shine poured thrQagn the windows OF the
choir Us the moment the procession entered the
building The conn, winch was placed on
bier al thc end o. choir, was plain and
unornameatoi epl covered with a black
Goth. ua Tho ID was a.. brass plate
with an uccrlpt,on giving simply the name OF the
deceased and the place and dare Of his birth ana
death.
The lesson was read by the Archdcacon OF West
minstor. As soon rs che ceremony within
the church was the procession formed
again and advanced to spot the
western entrance, where a temporary grave
had been prepared and excavation two
to three feet deep had been made, the sides
OF which grave lipea with black drapery. Here
the body was deposited ana will remain until 1t Is
transported TO America.
Lord John Thyme read the reminder OF the
burial service at the haad OF the grave on the right
stood the nlournerS including the American Min
lister, aud on the LETT General Grey, Mr.. Clad
stone. Lord claren ion The Lord Mayor, the High
Sherilrs and the clefgy OF Westminster and st.
Paul's.
Inc solemnlty of the occasion was profoundly felt
by the vast assem1age. Many present shed tears
during the choral service which inclRded the sing
ing OF The anthem "iIis body is buried in peace.
bu his name liveth eyermore.r After the CONN had
been lowered into the grave a noral cross was
paced upon IT, 1his act was witnessed IN profound
silence, ana served 10 Increase the emotion which
pervaded the congregation. The people then passed
around the coffin ana to9k last looK ut the features
OF the deceased.
The Bi~Aap OF London Unl preach the funeral SER
mon un sunday next