New-York tribune., 1870-08-18
THE LATE ADMIBAL EARRA,GDT
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CEREMONIES,

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CEREMONIES.
PORTSMOUTH, ". H., Aug. T.--The funeral Of
the late Admiral rrrsgu heid in this city to day,
and was attended By larger Of people tsn
before assembled In this State similar occasion
The weather clear and cool At an early hour the
people began to arrive from the surrounding country
Owing to the late arrival of the trains from Boston,
which brought large nuBerso Of officers Of the army and
navy the cortege did the Navy Yard until past
o'clock. 1t left the residence OF Commodore Pennock,
escorted by the Marine Corps this Naval station and
Clarlestown and detachment Of U. g. troops and was
bcought to the NavyYard landing in this city by the
8. steamer speedwell Here they were joined by the
Hesd Guards Of Manchester.
The remains ncosed in elegant metallic coffin,
heavily laden with flowers, and borne on b5r from
the steamer by from she u s. receiving ship
VandaNa and placed in hearse, which then took its
place in the procession On either side walked the pail
bearers twelve in number, officers in the army and
navy, viz. Rear-Admral Thacher, Commodore Stead
man, Commodore Badger Capts Parrott and Weld, Com
mander Potter Of the Franklin, Paymaster Watson, tho
Surgeon OF the vandalia ChefEngnee Moore, Col Nc
Cauly, Commander OF the Marine Corps Of Boston, Gen.
Mcdowell, and Gen. Foster. Then the officiating
clegymen and surgeons followed by the remains of the
honored dead and double line of carrages, cona lining
Mrs. Farragut and her son, exSecretares Weles and
Fox, Senators Cragn, Patterson, and Wilson, Gen.
Banks, and many dignitaries.
Following these came procession OF nearly mile in
and officers of the Army, officers of the Society Of the
Army and Navy Of the Gulf, the Grand Army or the he.
public the Fire Department OF this city, Societies OF Odd
Fellows and Masons of this city, members OF the press
the City Government, Collector OF the Port, and ocer
this and other States, foreign officers, United states
senators and Members Of Congress- ex.senators and
Members with exOvernors OF several States oltzens on
So mneb time was consumed in organizing the long line
that nearly O'Clock before the head Of the pro-
cession reached the church. dense crowd OF people on
and carriages filed all the streets along the ne
Of n public
and also most places OF business and many private resi-
dences During the hour which was consumed in form
ing the procession marching to the church all the
bells in the city t0ed and minueg were nred
from the NavyYard and Government ships in the har-
bOr All business suspended throughout the city,
and the Government buildings were closed
was held. draped in appropriate manner There
were festoons on the Communion table, which held q
was large bouquet The Ous exercises at the church
conducted by the Rev r W. Clark, resident minister
assisted by the Rev. Dr. Montgomery OF New-fork who
The singing was by quartette OF gentlemen After the
close of burial service, which read by Dr. Mont
e my soul" &c. Dr. Montgomery then made brief ad
dress to the and congregation in substance as
The glorious old Admiral is dead and the news Of the
bereavement had flashed to every heart on the C4nt
ored than he beloved Soldiers and sailors and min
sers Of God and Influential citizens and m civic PSdes
who as much distinguished Tor his purity OF
a s m bis life so
he would not detain them by referring to them, but
One Of the greatest points in the Admirals character
his obedience and trust in the laws OF God he sup
posed would be hard TO find within the range OF nu
experience man of greater impersonat0n OF truth
than Admiral Farragut He spoke and 5ivea the truth
Ssfs S S..&. 1 A sts sf lss ssTys eda shf 9 sS5 power
In this characteristics and in his modesty and freedom
from ostentaton history will place him by the side OF
his lofty post danger presiding over the battle is typ
ical of his whole life and here said the Doctor %lsh
eTegation and the public ON that occasion, & %e me ne
dTa6 AsmFa NV wi praysr Sss in ~ the f following words
"oh God maker lead me to DO this day what s and O lot
In answer to the prayer the Admiral said he hearda
voice from Heaven which seemed IN tones OF thunder 10
ward and conquered. In speaking of his tender and snd
sympathzng nature the reverend ff saTds ls
OF woman-and the robust attributes OF the sterner
than did Faag Iosb s e a n he ' TRo OSeys the
high behests Of duty with the toll OF heart head and
hand shall find nights of duty scaled close upon
the shining tableands of Heaven
iron herye, TO occasion true
% That tower Of strength 70 II III. winds tb, blew
One suggestion he wished to makeIthat nothing more
appropriate 10 his memory could be done oy he
men and people than TO erect pure white column sur
mounted with his statue and inscribed with some OF the
thrilling exploits Of his life
Dr. Montgomery spoke Of the Admral's devout and
humble reception eI se aC G nr a9ornSe Rdeemer
and Of the comfort the Admiral derived from some OF
savior of my SOUL" and the Granite Hymn, How firm
a foundation, ye saints Of the Lord &c. , 49,
The services then concluded by the Kew. Mr
Clark after which an opportunity was given to those
who wished to last look OF the earthly remains OF
from ayaing themselves Of the privilege. There was
immense crowd outside who were unable to get even
within hearing distance of the building but who patiently
awaited until the remains brought forth and placed
in the tomb which opens from the street just north OF
the church. 60,
The usual rites Of the Episcopal service were Observed
when Masonic honors paid ana three voleys hred
tha militia earthly
the late Admiral laid to rest The Government mas
not vet decided upon his final resting place.