Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-08

Speech Of captain C0nInleretk, of me mon
arch, and Reply Of Gocernor Chamberlain.
:rsRoRTLAND, ME-, January 29-The morn
/ ingppened overcast aud threatening.
I. Hle Maine Legislature, accompanied by
EsGaany ladies', arrived at an early hour, and
going on board the steamer Adjoining made
trip around the feet, returning in time to be
present on the Atlantic wharf ut his reception.
Immense crowds covered every point of
lookout, filled the boats in the harbor, and
swarmed in the rigging of the shipping.
Ali the vessels in the harbor displayed their
colors at half mast, and business was suspended.
throughout the city.
AT Ii o'clock the Monarch fred one gun
as signal that the remains were disembarked,
which was followed by minute guns from the.
rest of the feet, Fort Preble and the Arsenal.
/ The boats OF the feet were drawn up below
the Monarch in two lines, each headed by a
tugboat.
At 1l:15 Admiral Farraguts flag g-steamer
the Leyden, with the remains on board,
guarded by tho officers of the Monarch, pre-
ceded by the steamer Iris. which, with the
band of the Fifth United States Artillery on
board playing dirge, came from behind the
Monarch, and steamed slowly through the
double line of boats up the harbor, followed
by two lines of boats filed with mes> seated
with oars apeak, Admiral Fartagut in the
steamer Coliasset bringing up the rear.
Governor Chamberlain, accompanied by his
staff and the Legislature of Maine, with an
escort composed Of Two companies of Maine
militia. the Portland Mechanics Club, and
the Portland Light Infantry under command
of General John Marshall Brown, awaited the
arrival at tie Washington wharf.
AS the Leyden reached tue wharf tho boats
of the feet drew up closely stem to STEM
The marines marched out and formed into
line ahead Of the Maiue troops.
The body Was then tBkeu from under tie
canopy which had been erected en- the stern
OF the Leyden and WAS born by ten sturdy
English seamep up the pier past the lines OF
soldiers, the band of the Monarch playing a
dirge, and followed by the family of the de-
ceased, the Peabody Committee. Captain Com
merei and his officers and Admiral Farragut
and staff, TO where Gov. Chamberlain awaitedit it.
Captain Commerell said:
G0UetnOr (HGmGcr}dn-The vcnerated
remains Of the great and good man now before
us, placed in my charge by Mr.. Motley, Min
lister of the United States to the Court of ST.
James. to be conveyed from the country
may almost say Of his adoption to the land
which gave him birth conveyed by the United
States ship of war Plymouth, Captain Ma
comb, and accompanied by his near relative,
George Peabody Russell, have arrived at the
city Of Portland, in the State OF Maine, where
the most ma2n fcent preparations have been
made to receive it. The noble vessel which
| command has been selected for this honor
able service have the right to believe from
the nsme she bears. l have received orders
to shog by every means in my power the re-
! y 4 a II
lsnthropist held, not only by our most
gracious sovereign Queen, but by the people
of the United Kingdom. This task has been
rendered douby easy TO me by the knowledge
which the citizens CT the United States al
ready possess Of the expressed feelings en-
former occasion of our beloved Queen. The
President of the United States has testified
to the appreciation of what we feel by the sp
pointment Of an officer of great distinction
aud renown, Admiral Fsrragut, in command
of the squadron to receive these venerated
remains. 1t gives US great pleasure indeed,
to feel that one of our great vesscis-of>war has
been sent here, her Grst erra;id Icing, not of
destruction ard death but of peace and good
will. Governor Chamberlain, into your hands,
as Governor of the Stale of Maine, [ now
deliver my sacred trust ; but though the re-
mains of this great and good man must pass
from us, you cannot deprive US of his memory.
The suffering artisans widow and orphan on
both sides of the Atlantic, both North and
South, will hencciorth bless the name of
George Peabody.
Governor Chamberlain replied:
Captain CommereU-I receive into the
care and custody of the State of Maine the
sacred trust so honorably conided, and now
so faithfully and nobly fulfilled with mournful
l.. r.I,a : tI,o
shore where two nations meet to mingle their
tears over the bier of the beueiactor of man>
kind 1t is BETTING that should express the
deep gratitude of the American people in re-
cognizing the courtesy, rising to the height Of
honor and tenderness, which it has pleased
her Majesty the Queen of Great Britain to re-
store to his native land this precious dust
England honorod this man while lie lived
when he deceased she laid him with kings
One of her finest ships has borne him hither,
in charge of officers known and hOncred in both
countries, aud you were escorted by a ship
whose name reminds US at once OF the tic that
binds us to our old home and the spirit that
makes us n nation. You are met here by the
highest officer of the American navy, whose
deeds the world adnIres. You are received
bv this vast concourSe Of people. Appreciate
all this honor, and unite with free hearts in
the august ceremonies. 1 thank you, captain,
for your generous courtesy in allowing our
people to see the almost royal state in which
YOU have borne hither the remains of this
good man. You will return from a mighter
victory than your guns in their proudcst shall
ever win. You will bear nations gratitude,
reverence and love.
The coffin was then placed upon the funeral
car, which was draped with black broadcloth
and velvet, with silver fringe, coved by
canopy surmounted by the American eagle,
and drawn by six black horses, with sable
plumes, while the Portland band played a
dirge. The procession arrived at the City
Hall at 12:45 o'clock Notwithstanding it
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