The New York herald., 1870-09-16
THE NELSON OF AMERICA
Admiral Farraguts 0bsequies-The Body oftAa
Admiral to be Removed from Portmouth
to Woodlawn Cemetsry-The City Of
New York to Supsrintsnd the
Arrangemens-Proposed Grand
Civic Demonstrations.

meeting of the New YORK commandery of tha
military order OF the Loyal Legion was held yester-
day afternoon at Demonico's for the purpose OF
making arrangements In regard 10 the proposed re-
movai OF Admiral Farraguts body from Its present
resting place, at Portsmouth, 10 W0odlawn Gene
terry. Ihcre was very good attendance OF officers
Interested. General Heintzelman was appointed
chairman ana Colonel Lockwood secretary. The
meeting having been called to order,
General Mcmahon explained the circumstances
under which the present gathering had taken place.
The Commander, General Webb. having been out OF
town, the for the meeting had been issued Dy
the Recorder. Colonel Lockwood having learned
from Mrs. Farragut that 1T was her intention 20
bring the late Admrals body from Portsmouth, to
be deposited in WoOdlawn Cemetery, without any
publicity whatever, he appealed TO her to
delay any action IN the matter until he could
consult with his colleague In reference to some Mt
ting demonstration worthy OF the name and lame
or the Admiral. lie ut once consulted with General
Shaler. who agreed turn out the First division OF
the National Guard and the city authorities also
sured him that they also would cooperate. He then
waited upon Mrs. Farragut, in company with General
Mcmahon. and told her the steps that had been
order should be called together for the purpose or
arranging for the transferral OF the Admrals
made. Since then the Mayor OF the city
had addressed a communication to Mrs. Farragut,
the entire arrangements. Mrs. Farragut had ac-
cepted this OFFER feeling that the city was better
able to AFFORD lifting demonstration than the Com
mandery and trusting that the Commandery would
cooperate In the funeral Under the circumstances
ne wished to propose the following resolution :,
That committee OF ten, including the chairman
rs an er-oDrctO member be appointed to take such
measures AS were becoming in regard to the pro-
R1sed removaa oI Admiral Farraguts remains to
Some discussion ensued as to the expenses which
that the committee be empowered to spend only
$loO tShades OF grateful republic II the Com
mandeTy had been allowed TO take charge Of the
demonstrations some private citizens had promised
Whatever pecunlary aid might have been needed.
But now that the city had taken the lead In the mat
The motion proposed by General Mcmahon was
nnally carried anu tne nrst meeting or the commit
'e0 W." The ns MaYoas MAJ" S15 JirrcAn COMMUNICATIONS
AT the meeting Of the Board Of Aldermen yester-
Mayor Ham, touching the removal OF the remains OF
Admiral Farragut to this city, was received
MAYORS OFFICE, NEW YORK. Sept. Is, 1870.
To THE HONORABLE THE COMMON COUNCIL:-
GENrLEMEN-The widow and the surviving rela.
his remains are to be brought TO this city for final
interment. The Admiral was, at the time OF his
Is fitting that our metropolis should render proper
tribute OF respect 20 the honored remains or our
country's great hero, who not only pre-eminent
In the galaxy OF ilusiOns names that have shed
n0wn upon the American Navy, but who In the recep-
tions rendered to him among the and
courts OF Europe, was distinguished ana acknOw-
lodged one OF the renowned admras OF the world.
To his eminent abilities and great deeds 1t Is espe-
cially gratifying to add that he was an individual
endeared to all VINO were brought within The circie
OF his influence, by kindness OF heart, noble, gen
erOus and unselfish nature, and mOdcSty with
which he ever bore high station ana received in
creaslng honor.
l suggest on behalf OF the Commonalty that the
United States government be requested TO detail
vessel or to bring his remains to this city;
that In the event Of It's omission or inability to do
a steamer be despatched under civic expense TO
Portsmouth, and in charge OF guard of honor. That
upon the arrival here Of the lustrous remains they
be hon0red by u public funeral, with suitable pa
geantry and ceremony. That all associations-mOral
military, civic, or otherwise-who are desirous OF
cooperating In this last tribute o respect be invited
TO equally share therein with the city authorities;
that, II agreeable to the wishes OF his widow and
eurvlvng relatives his remains be conveyed to West
Point Tor interment, beside General Scott should
such arrangements be authorized by the federal
government), or Inferred In this city, as for instance
Ia ST. PauFs churchyard upon BrOadway-the rec
tOr, wardens and vestry OF Trinity parish having
INFORMALLY acceded to such suggestion-or in one
OF ne suburban public cemeteries contiguous TO the
metropolis, and that "a monument to designate his
pense OF the CITY. - ~ -
II Is proper that should add that this communI.
whose letter, addressed 10 the Mayor dated this
morning. extract the following:-
can but acqncscc in the wishes warmly expressed in
% yTr communication Of this morning, most coureousiy
confidence entrst your beloved and
place. ~ ' 'se'"k
A. OAKEY HALL Mayor.
III connection with the same a resolution wac
auopteu appointing special committee OF five to
act Iorthwth on the subject matter contained IN the
MAYORS message, with view OF inviting all other
committees desiring 10 assist IN the Obsequies and
tnat the expense be charged TO the account of the
city. Messrs. Jerome. Hart, Cuddy Welsh ana Iry.
ing were appointed such committee.