The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-06-26
RUSSIA.

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sian Workman Said.
ST. PETERSBURG, June 9, 1870.
Yesterday witnessed an imposing ceremony in st.
Petersburg-the funeral OF one OF the most distin-
guished soldiers of Russia, the man who COM
manded the Maakon and great part of the other
defences OF Sebastopol during the famous siege;
and who besides had distinguished himself on the
Caucasus, Central Asia and Hungary-Lieutenant
General Stephan Alexandrovitch Khrulon.
At ten O'Clock In the morning the corpse was con-
veyed from Nicholas street, where General Khrulon
had lived number OF years, to the Church Of st.
Sergius
The coffin was ornamented with gold, and
crowned with roses On the lid was laid his helmet.
large procession OF generals admirals and SOL
ders followed the remains OF the gallant dead. The
church was crowded with people, among whom
stood conspicuous the Grand Duke Nicholas, brother
Of the Emperor.
THE SCENE.
cannot do better than take the description OF the
funeral given In the Russian language, printed in
the Exchange gazette t8irJeueva RedonlostD and
written by the wen known political ana military
author General RosIislof Fadeyer:-
FUNERAL.
Yesterday in the Cathedral OF st. Sergius the last
mans Of stephen Alexandrovitch Khruof, in the
presence OF the Grand Duke Nicholas the brothers in
nea sas 1s e o one raj
the CONN, Father Pallsador in touching
and heartfelt sermon described the qualities
Of the deceased, and related how without knowing
HIM he had come to respect the departed hero. Liy
Ing abroad, as he did, during the time OF the Crl-
the name OF Khrulon and always in connection
with some feat Of arms redounding to the honor OF
Russia. From the church the body was conveyed
with military honOrs to the Moscow Railroad sta
ton. Every Russian knows who Khruloff was, and
does every military man outside OF Russia.
Khruloff was the Hector OF the new Troy-sebasto-
pol. Fearless men, iron-hearted warriors, who
guarded with their bodies The nnforf1ned CITY against
the attacks Of the united west OF EurOpe tliusrious
warriors-alas but few Of them have renamed to
give the last nonors to a brother in arms
selyesMt6at is, the first among the drst.
In the late General Khrulo were indeed united all
the qualities OF great soldlei-a just view OF the
position, quick Judgment, ready decision, and that
c0nSclentiOuSnesS which never allowed soldier 10
he sacrificed in vain. He was always careful Of his
of others. His soldiers loved him. believed III him,
and always followed him everywhere to the last
man. Success attended KhrulOtf wherever he went.
In hungary, where he began to acquire fame; In
Central ASIA the Danube, In SebastOpoi, and last
In Poland, where by his frmncss he maintained
order in time of general hesitation. 1t Is not yet
the time to give fun biography of General Khruof.
The memoirs which he has left will in time throw
much light on the military questions or our time, as
Wen as upon the course OF military science III Russia
CREATIONS.
When the coffin was placed in the railroad car q
number of speeches were made First spoke Gen.
eral rohernayeff, the conqueror OF Tashkent and
the hero Of Central Asia. Then Mr.. AIabin, an Old
comrade OF the deceased. Next, Mi. jeremiah Cur
tin, late Secretary OF the American Legation. Mr..
Ralston, OF the British Museum, London now
guest among u.s. though never having seen the gen.
eral was one or his admirers and made speech ex.
pressing what he felt.
On taking his place General Tchernayeh was so
moved that he could hardly speak at first mis- eyes
were filed with tears. and his voice was trembling.
His speech was foows:-
We have said the last farewell to one OF tie first
soldiers OF the Russian army. here, in the presence
OF his companions Inc witnesses and sharers OF his
explotsl will not attempt to recount mis- merits they
are known to all Russia; they are known history.
speak of Stephan AlexandrOyltch as pupil, taught
by him in the art OF war. served under his COM
mand during the most terrible and most glorious
period of the struggle at SebastOpol. WILL there
fore, say only that OF which my heart is full that
winch seeks utterance whether VIII or not.
khruloH was warrior and Russian warrior Of
the stamp we used TO know. In him was the spirit
OF that Russian army founded by Peter the Great
and brought to perfection by Suvorofr-an army
which never lost confidence In itself under command
or leaders VINO had grown up IN It's ranks and
therefore understood it, The illustrous deceased
was man who understood the Russian soldier to
perfection. Between him and his soldiers wherever
they might be-in the barracks. In camp. on the
battle field there was always an unders anding and
sympathy. The soldiers were always sure that their
general was mindful OF their wants, and II 1t should
be necessary would perish.wIth them. VINO OF the
men OF Sebastopol does not remember the battle cry
Of our leader 'fter me, benefactors." Oflcers had
III him model. HIS example was school. He was
not man OF theories picked up here ana there His
nor defeat could affect his calm and undaunted
spirit. He always remained the same chldike, kind.
near hearted man fc taking everything upon himself ana
ing 70 it's last resting place the dust Of the
hope that his great, kind heart will not be with
out It's place ana Its value there above. And let
wish for the Russian army il 1t shall please God,
that Such men as knrHloT may be found i'll its ranks
IN time 10 come.
Mr.. Alabln having placed laurel crown upon the
coffin said
GENTLEMEN-On this bier which is sacred in the
eyes OF every Russian we place laurel crown as an
emblem vi that undying fame which was won by the
hero whose body lies before us for the arms OF Rus.
STA In the plains Of Hungary, in the mountain
gorges OF the Caucasus, on the steppes OF Central
Asia and In the streets OF Sebastopoi stained wHh
his blood and the blood OF his companions
AMERICAN TRIBUTE
After Mr.. Aabin, Mr. Curtin, late Secretary Of the
American Legation, who knew the General for many
years, spoke in Russian, as follows:-
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF SebastapoI conquerors
OF the caucasus and you, glorious representatives
OF that Black Sea feet OF which Russia has such
right TO be proud cannot but be thankful that it
has been permitted 10 me to associate myself with
you at this moment when you are paying the lasC
tribute OF respect TO the memory OF the man who
defended the Malakofr-a man who, according 70
the testimony Of all, was warrior without lear
and without reproach the Maiakon and the men
who defended 1t will be remembered by Rus
STA 80 long as there is heart In the
land capable q Toying the nations heroes
and defenders. The MelakoH and the men who de-
tended it VIII be remembered Gdtside OF Russia so
long as the world shall respect manhood wherever &c
may be found. Whatever l might soy as coming
rom myself alone would have but little value as an
estimate OF the personal qualities or stephan Alex
and the services which he has rendered
% his country and bis sovereign. ltcould but give
ltterance to my personal respect for glorious de-
ender OF Russia. In the presence VI the warriors
II the Crfmea and the Caucasus, men whose names
have become historical, should not have ventured
o raise my voice had i but my own
opinion to Offer But am able 10 com
nuncate the judgment of one OF your own people
Which heard when in SebastopOl, the Judgment
y an old wounded soldier, grown gray in arms and
hardened in battle under the command Of General
Ahruof. When asked him whether he remem-
'ered KhruloT ne answered, "Who could forget
ilmY Stepan Alexandrovitch is q man OF heart and
glorious general. He was ever In our midst, but
q battle ne was at the front. There was not man
n0ng us who did not love him." The love of o
sassian soldier to his chief needs no explanation.