The New York herald., 1870-09-20
HONOR TO THE BRAVE.

The Nelson of America TO be Duly Honored-
Preparations for the Reception Of tho Re-
mnirs or the Brave Old Acknowledgement
Mcclellan as GRIND Marshnl-A Grand
NavnI, Military and Civic Display Next
week-How tho Obsequics Are to be Con-
Quoted.
the funeral ceremonies OF the late Admiral Farra.
gut TO be observed the final interment OF his
mains IN or ear New York, for which preparations
have already been begun, promises 20 be the most
grand and impressive of anything Of the kind wit
messed here since the Lincoln obsequies
The city government will not spare any exertl0n
to add due ceremony and pomp to the funeral OBJ
servances, that they may be worthy OF the occa-
sion and expressive Of the high honor In which the
memory OF the greatest naval captain OF the age Is
held by the magnificent metropolis OF MS
country. The city officials are not alone
In desiring to pay appropriate honors to the dead
Admiral. The United States authorities VIII do all
in their power to make the occasion memorable in
our history Already orders have been issued from
the Navy Department to prepare as large squad
Is possible in the present situation Of affairs
to escort the splendid ship which has been designated
by the Secretary to bring the remains from Ports
mouth, N. H.. where they are temporarily entOmbed,
to this city.
The Guerriere, twenty-one guns, one of the finest
btcuu CuLteIS III our bciViCc, Has ocou uCtuiiCu
to convey the form of the grand old
Admiral to New York. and Captain Thomas
II. Stevens, commanding the Guerriere, one Of the
mos. gallant officers Of the navy, and one who par
ticpated with Farraout his brilliant and splendid
victory at Mobile, has been very appropriately
selected as the senior naval officer. to take CON-
mand OF the squadron The limited means at the
disposal OF the department win not permit 1t to
order more than two ships 10 act as escort OF the
Guerrero, and these are the sOOp-of-war Bl0oklyn,
twenty-four guns, Captain John Guest, and the
corvette California, Captain Thomas G. Corbn, the
former being on her way TO Portsmouth and the
latter htting out at the same port.
splendid catafaque VIII be constructed and
placed In the lower cabin OF the Guerrero, upon
which the coffin containing he honoied remains VIII
be placed The Marine Guard OF the Guerrero, 1t Is
likely, Will he largely increased and permanent
guard OF honor, OF marines ana sailors, VIII be
placed The remains wnile they are on snipboard.
Upon entering New York harbor the i0rts VIII fire
the customary salute OF seventeen guns which VIII
be responded to by the shIps. The landing OF the
corpse will be marked 10y all the magnlficenI and
inspiring ceremonies attending naval burial.
grand procession OF boats VIII be formed, contain
ing the officers, marines and ships companies OF
all the men-of-war, accompanied by the music,
while minute guns VIII be fired until the moving
cortege reaches the shore, whereupon the civic
authorities, united with the United States officials
and The members or the military order or the Loyal
Legion or the United states, OF which Admiral Far
raguJ was Grand Commander or this state, VIII
assume charge, escorted by regular troops and the
entire First division oi miilla, In command OF
Major General Shaler.
Ine Joint cOmnlttee OF the Common Council and
Loyal Legion Will doubtless accompany the remains
III the Guerrero from portsmouth TO this city, linz
tied accommodations beng anOrded by the snip; but
no great delegation can be quartered upon the ship
Oh such an occasion.
1t is thought that the ceremonies will take place
| here some time next week. If a,l the arrangements
! can be completed before that lime. The President
OF he United States, the Secretary Of the Navy the
CHER OF Bureau the Admiral and all or the officers
of the navy, marine corps and army who con-
| veniently attend are to join In the ceremonies.
| while the escort VIII be swelled by all
the marines sailors and regular troops in
the vicinity OF the City. The funeral will be
one fitly honoring the Old Salamander. Admiral
Farragut, who SO long resided IN our city. and who
has shed SO much glory and renown upon the nag OF
onr common country.
The joint committee on the Farragut funeral OF
the Common Council had u meeting yesterday afe r
noon, Mayor Hall presiding. Resolutions were
passed authorizing the Mayor to communicate with
The widow Of the late Admiral, asking her TO name
friend OF the family In this city 10 act In concert
with the committee in order to arrange the time
and other details OF the funeral, that every
thing may proceed harmonlously and according to
her wishes.
The name OF General Mcclellan has been men,
toned as proper and suitable person to be selected
as Grand Marshal Of the occasion on behalf Of the
| city.