The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-08-18
F A R r A G. q T.
An Immense Crowd Present-A Procession One
Mile Interesting Ceremony at the
Episcopal Church-Remarn Of DR..
Montgomery Distinguished Cen
tlemen Pressnt-Final Rest
ing Place Of the Dead.

State on similar occasion. The weather was clear
and cool. AT an early hour the people began Ia
como from the surrounding country. OWN. to the
late arrival OF the trains from Boston,,
which brought large numbers OF officers OF
the army and navy, as well as men Of
note in civil life the cortege did not
leave the Navy York until past eleven O'Clock.
II left the residence Of Commodore Pennock escorted
by the marine corps OF this naval station and Charles
town and detachment Of United States TROOPS, ana
was brought to the Navy Yard landing In this city
by the United States steamer Speedwel. Here they
were Joined by the Head Guards OF Manchester.
THE PROCESSION.
The remains were enclosed in an elegant metallic
coffin, heavily laden with flowers, and was borne on
bier from the steamer by ten seaen from the United
States receiving ship Vandaa and placed In hearse.
which then took its place IN the procession. On
either side walked the pallbearers twelve In mum.
Der; officers In the army and navy. vtz.:-Rear Ad-
Badger Captains Parrot and Weld, Commander
Potter, OF the Franklin; Paymaster Watson, the
McCaully Commander OF the Marine corps OF Bostons
General Mcdowell and General Foster Then came
the oiciatng ee1 S and surgeons followed
line OF carriages containing Mrs. Farragut and her
son. ex-Secretaries Weles and Fox, Senator'S Cra-
gp, Patterson and Wilson, General Banks and many
dignitares.
Following these came procession OF nearly mile
Navy and oiceTs Of the army ocer s Of the society
OF the Army and Navy OF the Gull, the Grand Army
Of the Republic the Are department q tnls city so
beers OF the press the city government, Collector "
the PORT and ocers OF customs OF this city and Bos-
ton, state of1cals OF this and other States foreign
officers, United States Senators and members of
Congress- ex-Senators ana members, with ex- Cover
rlages.
SO much time was consumed in organizing tina
before the head Of the PROCESSION reached the
church. dense crowd OF people on foot and I'm
carriages niea all the streets along the line Of the
ana also most places OF business and many private
residences. During the hour which was consumed
in forming the procession and marching TO the
church all the bells In the city were toled aud
minute guns were fired from the Navy Yard ana
government ships In the harbor. All business was
suspended throughout the city and the government
buildings were deserted.
THE CHURCH.
81. Johns Episcopal church, where the funeral
service was held was draped IN an appropriate
manner. There were festoons on the communion
table, which held beautiful cross three feet high,
on either side OF which was large bouquet. The re-
gious exercises ut the church were the ceremonies
r. W. Clark resident minister, assisted by Rev. DR..
Montgomery. OF New York. who was the late Admit
ra's pastor ana friend OF 1ne mmiy me me singing
the burial service, which was read by DIR. Mont
gomery tho quartet sung the hymn,
Jesus. Saviour OF my soul. &c.
REMARKS OF DIR. MONTGOMERY.
DR.. Montgomery then made brief address TO the
mourners and congregation In substance as fol-
lows
The glorious old Admiral is dead, and the news of
the bereavement had flashed to every heart on tha
Continent, aud nation wept to-day over one not
more honOred than lie was beloved. Soldiers and
sailors, and ministers OF God and influential citt
zens and civic bodies came up this day 10 tenderX
| cOnslgn TO his narrow house one who was as much
distinguished for his purity OF character for hiS
greatness In war. AS the press had spread abroad
detain them by referring to them, but would alludo
to one or two salient points In his career. One Of the
greatest points In the Admiraps character hId
w N tai
Grccian architecture his obedience and trust In tho
laws OF Cod he supposed II would be hard to lind
greater Improvisation OF truth titan Admiral Farra-
gut. He spoke ana lived the truth, the whole truth,
to serve The hour, nor paltcred with eternal God
for power" In this characteristic, aud In his
will place him by the side OF washington and
Wellington. His exploit at Mobile, In his lofty post
Of danger presiding over the battle IS typical q
state fact which Is not generally known to this
and the public on ,1 tina. OCCASION
following woras:~aoh, God my Maker. lead
nes, for my country IN answer to the pnyer a the
Admiral said lie heard voice from heaven which,
SCENE IN tones Of thunder, to say Go forward.n
quered. In speaking Of his tender and sympathizinx
nature the reverend gentleman said that no man
woman-and the moro robust attributes OF the
sterner sex than did FarIagut. His life,
our youth that '0 he wno oSn obeys s i she high
bchests OF duty with the toll OF heart, head aud
hand, shall ind those heights q duty scaled close
upon the shining table lands or Heaven.
Q good gray head, which all men knew
iron nerve, to each occasion truei
That tower OF strength,
Which stood four-square to MI the winds that blew.
One suggestion he wished to make-that nothing
more appropriate TO his memory could be done by
the government and people than to u pure
white column, surnounted with his statue and ln-
Va Qn NIL ~
life
Dr. Montgomery spoke OF the Admiral devout
and humble reception OF holy communion some I've
months ago, IN remembrance Of adorable Re-
Qeemer, ana or the comfort the Admiral derived
thcm .Jesus, Saviour OF my soul, " and the granite
hymn, "How firm Foundation, we saints OF the
Lord, DC. He Closed with classic aIluslon.
The services then conducted by Rev. Mr. Clark.
after Which an opportunity was given TO those who
wished to take last look at the earthly remains Of
Want OF time prevented those present from avail
ing themselves Of the privilege There was an ini-
mense crowd outside who were unable to get even
within hearing distance OF the building but who
patiently awaited until the remains were brought
forth ana placed in the tomb which opens
from the street just north OF the church.
THE END.
The usual rites OF the Episco. oil service OBJ
served, when Masonic nonors were paid ana three
volleys fired by the military escort, and the Lass
earthly remains Of the late Admiral were laid IL
rest.
Among the chief mourners was the colored servant.
Henney. who had been with the old hero for num-
Der OF years, covering tie period or all his renowned
naval exploits He was with him constantly during
hts sickness, and from the manifest grief Of tho
strong bond or friendship existing between them,
The attendant Will not leave the scene OF his mas.
ter's death until the remains are dlslnterred ana
then he Will accompany them 70 Annapolis Md. !,
where, IN accordance with the request OF the de.
ceased. they are to be nnaly deposited In the naval
cemetery.
Respect to the Dead at Boston.
BosrON August IL, 1870.
The Mayor ordered the municipal nags to be dig
played q; hafmast to-day aud the bells to be toed
for half an hour IN respect to the memory OF the late