The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-09-29
TIE ADNIRAL'S OBSEQUIES.
Preparations for the Great
Procession.
Orders from tho Navy Department-Acti Of
the Civic Authorities Line Of March
and tho Positions in Line.

the obsequies Of the late Admiral Farragut, judg
ing from the preparations that have been 80 far
made by the authorities, viii eclipse any dis
play OF the kind which has taken place In
this city, not even excepting the funeral OF
President Lincoln. The people have entered heart
and soul into the arrangements that are being made,
and the committee having In charge all the matters
pertaining to the obsequies have been overwhelmed
with communications from residents and others
along the route Of march as to what they shond doto
show respect to the memory OF the dead admiral.
There Is no doubt but that all the dwellings and
stores along the line VIII be draped in mourning and
the Rags, at half mast be hoised on every hOusetop.
THE TERMINUS OF THE PROCESSION.
Il was the intention OF the committee few days
ago 10 make Forty second street and Fourth avenue
the terminus OF the procession, but 1t has been
tanned that that street Is 50 blocked up with building
material that there would he no tn0r01gfare for the
troops. The committee held meeting yesterday
afternoon the room OF the Board Of Supervisors,
and alter consultation with the Harlem River Rail-
road folks came to the conclusion that Foriy-ninth
street. being the best paved street TO the railroad
above Forty second, should be selected as the ter
TnE FUNERAL TRAIN AND THE POSITIONS IN LINE.
In consequence Of this arrangement fifteen special
cars wi be awaiting the body escort on the day OF
the ceremonies 10 convey them to WOOdawn Gene
terry. AT The meeting Of the committee, over which
General Alexander Webb, the Grand Marshal, pre-
slded the positions IN line were fixed upon, TIE
manner in which the proce sslons were TO take up
the march delinitey settled. 1t has always beei
the custom heretofore nod IA grand professions
but as the one which viii take place on
Friday will be an extraordinarily long one it has
been deemed adv SaDle 10 change the usual ''0rder
OF business IL has been done IN this way:-That
portion or the procession nearest to the wharf OF
the Peoples line OF steamers-in vestry street.
where the remains Will he landed-wu be the first
to jail into ne aud march, and each other portion
will fail IN IN the rear Of the other 10 the lett OF it,
and on. IL viii thus be seen that there VIII be
and the escort, before reaching the cars, will
have to pass between the proccsslonsts ranged on
both sides OF the streets awaiting their turn TO r
In. The arrangement Is most excellent one, as
were the head oil the column Iurlnesr up town TO
move List the entire day would be consumed be-
lore the body could reach the funeral train.
THE CIVIC AND MILITARY PARADE.
eo@e sSi has DIVIDED into wo aVsons
to be known as the nrst and second. The
former includes the Grand Marshal, the escort,
the body bearers, with the corpse, officers
OF the navy &C., while the other is composed OF all
the CITY, county and State oiicals ana the foreign
dgniaries. Mr.. Charles G. Cornell has been ap-
pointed Deputy Grand Marshal Tor tbs Second d.
vision, with. Colonel Charles o. JOline, Joseph w.
Young, Philip NJ. Holman and Daniel s. Hart as
his assistants.
Friday VIII be observed as general holiday and
al the schools and public buildings viii be closed
General Mcdowell has ordered a battalion OF 600
regular troops TO proceed TO this city To join in the
procession. Tney have been assigned the head Of
the military line, and are 10 be followed by the Sec.
ond division OF the militia. which, by etiquette, is
given precedence over The First DIVISION which will
occupy the left OF the iine
The Official programme Tor the ObsequleS Will be
found advertised IN announcer column.
The Chief Engineer OF tile Fire Department has
Issued n general order Tor parade In mourning of
she entire Department and adds that the national
standard shall he carried draped in mourning.
The members OF Post Isaac II. Stevens, No. SO. q.
"A X, are ordered To assemble at the corner OF
Seventeenth street and Broadway.
communication TO the HERALD from M. d. L.
Borden, PRESIDENT announces that the Mercantile
Library Will be closed aier eleven O'Clock as mark
OF respect TO the deceased Admiral.
special meeting OF tile Beard OF Education was
held yesterday afternoon, with the President Mr..
Bernard Smyth, III the chair. The meeting had
been called for the purpose Of having some action
KaguL Resolutions were adopIed recognizing the
prOprieiy OF the school children being allowed to al
tend the last rites to the nations great representa-
tive seaman, and ordering that the schools be
closed Oh Friday, the flags on all the school Dud-
ngs TO 10 displayed az half mast and the Board to
attend the funeral III a body. A committee COM
prsing the President and Commissioners Sherwood,
lngerso and Bell, was appointed 10 make the
necessary arrangements and. after dsposing OF
som. routine business, the Board adjourned.
The Secretary VI tile Navy has issued the follow
ing ORDER
The public obseqnie. late David G. Farra-
ZION 0: the Common Council the 9th September inst
vii g. s St Sn Of s @
tnguished man and gratifying TO this department.
viii give necessary leave all desire to at
hend and who can be spared from duty.
As further mark OF respect the department will be closed
iOuOWlu. auuItOndl OrueT was yesterday
issued by The Navy Department.
The Navy Yard at Brooklyn will be closed the 10th Of
September inst the day OF tire obsequies oil the late Admiral
Of ire Navy. The marines on the station except those
for guar duty and such sailors available, will
lCiD the ceremonies in such position the Committee of
Arrangements may determine. All the officers the
VIII repo ia fu TO take part and such of the
the nenofwsr IN commission in the harbor OF New
be from their ships I'll report their
Ing moving the funeral procession. The Fort Admiral
of the station and the OF the Navy Yard will
confer with the comm tee to the action
carry out the order In detail. GEORGE NJ robson,
Secretary Of the Navy.
The official programme for the Obsequies vii! be