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TEE DAY ON LONG ISLAND.

The ceremony OF decorating the gravesVf departed
heroes was pretty generally observed in the
villages In Queens and Suffolk counties. Every
town in these counties furnished the required quo
tas during the great civil struggle, and one cOnspicu
feature is that but very few Of the brave boys
returned. remarkable thing is that most OF those
fortunate enough to return were unnamed
in any way, and only four invaids can be found in
the district. Monuments have been erected to the
memories OF the departed, and the people hold in
great remembrance the noble sacrifice they made
Tor their country's preservation. The monuments
were splendidlv decorated with varied flowers yes
terday, and thousands Of people visited the only
thing that marks the departure OF the brave ones.
While the day brought Its joys to some in the
form OF holiday, 1t also brought sorrow
to many aged hearts, and many were the tears shed
as the aged mother watched with fixed eyes the III.
scrption to her fond boy on the marble slabs. In
the graveyards there were flowers strewn over the
graves, and In the churches services were held,
while outdoor meetings and Orati0ns concluded the
exercises. The veterans Of the Revolution took a
particular interest IN the exercises and their bowed
forms and whitened heads ELECTED much sympathy.
Although begrudged pensions they have left some
OF the old time patriotism.
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Memoir AL SERVICES w THE NATIONAL
CAPITAL.

WASHINGTON. May 80, 1871.
To-day is generally observed as a holiday. The
public departments closed nearly all secular
business Is suspended. The Committee on Decora-
uons were employed yesterday and to o late
hour last night making wreaths OF ever
green's with which to adorn the graves Of the
Union dead IN the neghborlng cemeteries.
The contributions for this purpose were In greater
profuson than heretofore on any similar occasion.
The ceremonies were under the auspices OF the
Grand Army or the Republic. Kit Carson Post this
morning at eight O'Clock proceeded In body to the
Soldiers Home and adjacent cemeteries and there
decorated the soldiers graves The formal services
consisted OF prayer and the delivery or an Grafton
by Mr.. Harrison Johnson.
President Grant attended the ceremonies at Ar.
lington together with the members Of the Cabinet
and other prominent government officials. The
proceedings at the main stand did not
commence until two p. NJ, when, In
accordance with the programme, there
were instrumental and vocal music the recitation
or poem ana an Grafton by cOmrade Stewart L.
WoOdford, OF New York. At the tomb OF the un-
Known soldiers were religious services, an address
by Frederick Douglass and the singing OF an ode
~ the orphans from the Soldiers and Sailors Or
phans' Home.
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NEW YORK HERALD WEDNESDAY, MAY

thousand valued citizens whose bodies are sumber
ing In the dust 1t arrays in roll OF living honor
an equal number stu living among the labors.
the tolls and the duties OF the EARTH
and gives TO the twoold assembly the
title OF Grand Army OF the Republic. As such we
are met to pay the Just tribute which the citizens
and the nation owe, and purpose on this day annu-
ally 10 express. II Is interesting fact national
history that the army OF nation is the index and
ILLUSTRATION OF Its character-I might say,
COMPENDIUM OF ITS HISTORY.
THIS nation Is not yet one hundred years OLD. and
we nave mad four wars and four armies OF the re-
pubic, whose influence on our national life has been
most remarkable In the principles they have estab
nshed anu IN the results they have produced. Four
years OF solemn earnest, conscientious warfare have
given us a iIee nation, to be hence orth forever
unDroKen and forever respected and feared as well
earth.
the Rev. Joseph P. Thompson said :-Ladies and
gentlemen, the flowers seem yet fragrant that We
laid upon
THE GRAVES OF OUR SOLDIERS
year ago, ana that we are reaping In our hearts
the MOWERS that we strewed upon their graves. Is
1t not true that we are better men by the duty we
nave toward the dead to-dayr Are we not their
debtorsY for the Mowers that we place
upOn their graves Will fall and perish
while those that spring from their graves
Will be perennial. Our army was not the sconrge OF
society. but Its savior. This Army of the Republic
ls the advocate OF peace, and every orphan in the
retreat Is prayer Tor peace and could | summon
back that Immense army Of the dead they would
swell the demand for peace.
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AT THE NAVAL CEMETERY.

The ceremony OF decorating the graves Of the
sailors buried in the Naval Cemetery, near the
Marine Hospital, on Flushing avenue, began at half
past ten. At quarter-past ten O'Clock the Marine
Corps paraded In front OF their barracks at the
Navy Yaro. They were 40 strong, comprising
two companies. They formed in platoons In front
Of their quarters, and MOWERS were distributed
to them, which were placed in the muzzles VI
their rines, the bayonets being removed. Pre-
ceded by the splendid Marine Band and the
drum corps of the battalion, they marched around
TWO sides OF the parade. moving with splendid pre-.
cis0n. In the lofty gateway OF the yard the sergeant
OF the guard nad Drawn up his command under
arms, with fixed bayonets and shOudered arms
On the opposite side OF the gateway were drawn up
the delegates from the Grand Army OF the Republic.
AS the command entered the gateway the great
gates were thrown open and the delegations
marched out, and fling on the side Of the street.
with the battalion between them.
THE CEREMONIES AT EvERGREENH AND CALVARY
CEMETERIES
also attracted large numbers OF people who were
desrous OF commem0ratng the memories of the
fallen heroes who had been buried there The pro-
Rranlnes were similar to those at the other ceme
teries Flowers were strewn over the graves In
great prOfusion.
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The bivouac Of the dead.
The above exquisite lines were written by priest
Of the Catholic Church, who was also enthusias-
tic admrer OF the lost cause, but they apply as well
TO the great army OF American soldiers VINO knew
no North, no South, now vanquished by death,
whose graves ill the fields Of the dark
and bloody ground south Of the Potomac
The dead had their prejudices buried with
them; the passions that desoated the plains on
which they fought dead as they; the corn waves
In the fields as rich and golden ever, and over the
resting place Of Union and Confederate the same
green grass grows luxurianty. II Is not, then, with
feeling Of bitterness hatred revenge that the
friends and relatives OF those who fell In the des.
perate struggle for the maintenance OF the integrity
OF the American republic annually assemble
to deck the graves OF the fallen brave
with garlands Of flowers and branches
Of laurel. Had we cemeteries of Southern dead
within reach the same feeling Of compassion and
tenderness ana wealth Of affection would be evnced
by rs in whltest immortelles and greenest laurel
lovingly strewn upon the green mounds unuer
which their bodies were inferred.
glorious day shope out Of the morning; the sky
was clear; the wind blew In gentlest zephyrs yes
terday. The streets OF New York and Brooklyn
were alive with people, and the citizens generally
seemed conscious OF the Importance OF the occasion
which has added one more to the too few public
days. 1t was day OF tnankfuness-a day Of poetic
feeng-a day Of sweet and tender recollection.
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THE CELEBRATION IN MASSACHUSETTS.
General Buffers

General Buffers Address In Newburypert.
BOSTON, May 30, 1871.
Decoration Day was generally observed to-day
throughout the State and business has been almost
entirely suspended. In every city and town the
memory OF the fallen heroes was shown by profu
sion OF floral tributes scattered over their graves.
Among the many addresses Of the day was one by
General Butler, In Newburyport. After euogizng
those who gave their lives battle to their country
ne referred to those who suffered martyrdom in
Southern prisons as follows:-But there Is another
musterroll OF the Union dead the names upon
which aud their deeds are moro In danger OF
falling into dull obllvlon's shade. Their lives
as precious their SACRIFICES were greater their suf-
ferines moro intense, their deaths more terrible,
and the nations gratitude due to them and theirs
should be more ardent than any OF those who died
upon the battle field or whose graves Will be deco
rated by the lender hands OF thoughtful friends this
day. Their number exceed that OF those who
actually died on the field OF battle, and yet
the place or sepulture OF many thousands
OF them VIII never be Known, while the pre-
oious graves OF many thousands more may be
only guessed at. Victims OF the war, martyrs OF
the enemys cruelty, their fate was so terrible, with
sunerings so intolerable that whenever the mind
copempates u " sickens Win horror. Sp true II is
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other question settled and that was the ability
OF this nation to manage and take care OF Itself.
and to build up tor itself gigantic republic l
think that the two millions who sprung up to the
call OF their country for the maintenance OF the
Union settled that. We have established, TOO. that
all men free before the law and are entitled TO
the rights OF citizenship II untainted by crime.
Those three questions are settled forever. (Cheers)
The nation had struggled for one hundred years
to MAINTAIN them they were now fully estab-
shed. and many thousands OF our countrymen had
laid down their lives To defend them. MIR. Pente-
cost then at some length commented upon the glo-
rious deeds OF the Northern army, the political ne
cesses OF the hour and the fact that the southern
democrats for lighting THESE settled questions over
again.
There was little ripple upon the stream of this
turgid eOquence 10y the exclamation OF General JEFF
ferson O. Davis mo relative Of the ex-Southern
Presldent bursting In upon Mr. Pentecost, with the
exclamation. "D-n IL, / can't stand this" and
walking away
After this hymn was sung, and the large party
proceeded to the decoration of the graves.
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AT GREENWOOD CEMETERY.

BY Official direction of the officers OF the Grand
Army OF the Republic Thatford Post, No. g. G. A. r.,
OF Brooklyn was placed In care and control OF the
ceremony OF decorating the graves In Greenwood
Cemetery. In preparation for the interesting event
not only the comrades OF the Post but their lady
and other friepSs had united IN the gathering OF
flowers for the occasion, and before noon OF yester
day tho presentation at the headquarters or the
Post, corner OF Twenty third street and Third
avenue, South Brooklyn, was deeply IN
seresting spectacle. Men, women and children
brought plants and flowers, and when the conrad cs
OF the Post were ready to move there were large
additions OF ladies' and gentlemen. accompanied by
children. ready to move with them TO their COM
yades' graves An interesting feature In the NOV
tng line was an appropriately decorated wagon,
filed with children carrying flowers. As the pro-
sccsslon walked to the music OF the famous Four
teenta regiment band from the headquarters to the
main entrance OF the cemetery there was nothing TO
disturb It's progress or mar the harmony OF the line
After forming for entrance and before reaching the
Hal of Graves flowers were sirewn over the graves
OF Colonel J. @. Adams, OF the Flty-sxth regiment,
\ comrade OF the Post; private stephen Tha,ford.
who was killed at Gettysburg; Cox, Winchester and
Others.
When the scattered graves had been approrria
covered and when at each OF them dirge mad been
played. lhe procession moved TO
THE SOLDIERS PLOT,
on the HilI OF Graves Here the main featured or
che ceremony were performed. The special duty OF
decoration was In the bands OF specified comrades.
ana when gathered around the plot the preliminary
address was delivered by Colouel w. w Bliss VINO
spoke In glowing terns OF the fallen comrades.
From ms wci-intended address we take the more
pertinent Thought In the ceremony In which they
were engaged they were seeking 10 perpetuate
Just appreciation OF the hcrossm OF The fallen, and
by IL 10 secure 10 themsefves the Inspiration and
blessing Of their example TO the assembly gene
rally he addressed an appeal In behalf or the needy
relatives whom the fallen had left behind, aud in
conclusion ne called upon tnem in the
language OF another, TO there highly resolve that the
dead shall not have dAcd In vain: that thus nation,
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AT WO0DLAWN--HONORs TO FARRAGUT.

IN the early, quiet hours OF the morning the grave
OF our great Admiral was visited and properly hon.
ored. Farragut the hero OF the sea, had his green
grave moistened with the tears OF friends and made
to bloom with choicest flowers. About two A. NJ,
long before dawn, three government tugs filed with
passengers left the Navy Yard bound for the place
Of burial. Upon arriving at Harlem Bridge q spe-
cial train In readiness TO convey the party to
WOODLAND CEMETERY,
where the remains OF the Admiral lie. A procession
was formed at the Woodlawn station IN the follow
ing ORDER
Navy Yard Band, led by Peter ALL
General IaJlIn, Admiral Smith, Colonel Broome.
Chaplain Bass, OF the Old Nineteenth Army Corps
Mr.. B. +. Delano, Naval Constructor.
Marshal-Major George l.. Weeks.
One Hundred Marines
Post Wadsworth, No. A, G. A. II.
Post Farragut No. 120, G. A. r.
Post Harry Lee, No. 81, G. A. Il.
Farragut Lodge, l. o. GOOD Templars, with ladies in
regalia.
At the grave circle was formed, and Admiral
MelancthOn Smith, General Catlin, Colonel BroOme,
Major Weeks and Chaplain Bass entered and walked
up to the lowly mound. dirge was then per-
formed by the band. after which prayer was offered
sung with enthusiasm by the entire gathering.
Admiral Smith then introduced General Catlin,
who addressed the audience.
AT the conclusion OF the address, which was
listened to with devout attention, the Chaplain pro-
noulced the benediclon, aud The ladies advanced
TO decorate the grave.
FLOWERS sTREwN.
Among the flowers were o miniature capstan
made from piece nf wood out OF the old Hartford,
Admiral Farraguts flagship, presented by Mr.. b. +.
Delano. The Kings County Committee placed q
ae a Se as ~ was
this floral emblem OF similar design was subse-
quently placed on the grave OF the gallant Admiral,
YORK. The offerings Of the ladies' were very beaut-
full consisting OF the most costly flowers, in pots and
cut the marines then fred three yo!leys Of blank
turned 70 the stations ana to Brooklyn.
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THE DAY IN NEW JERSEY.
.Jersey City.

The display in Jersey City was not equal to that OF
last year in point Of numbers owing to the public
disapproval OF the programme. 1t has been the
custom TO visit the New York Bay Cemetery and ct.
Peters Cemetery but these were left out yesterday
and the processonisis contented themselves with
making pilgrimage TO the Dutch Reformed church
on the Heights The Taylor Zouaves, q tine body OF
men, comprising veterans OF the late war, came
Insult offered to them by the Grand Marshal who
assigned them . post, not Of honor, but Of tnfe-
rOrty, that they refused to fall into line but LETT
and returned to their headquarters. Taken alto
gether the whole business was wrefchedly managed.
The military bodies comprised the Fourth reg.
ment, the Emmett Guard, commanded by Captain
ORorke, and guard OF coored men. The men,
bers OF the several departments OF the city govern.
ment rode In carriages. The orator OF the day was
i. W. ThrockmOrtOn whose eloquent address was
one OF the redeemlng features OF the occasion.
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A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE CAR HOOK.

John Harrison. q mechanic OF this city, has In
vented a substitute for the murderous car hook.
1t consists OF handle, chain and hook. The hook
IL to be welded 10 the whiniet-ee, which prevents
the use OF II "a weapon. The handle hanging on
ments OF the ordinary hook, and under the present
circumstances would he hitting substitute Ter the
one now Ia use.
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In HObOken.

The procession in Hoboken was highly crediiable
MAJOR Harris battalion had the right Of the process
sion. Next came the Veteran corps, the hearse
with flowers, the Grand Army Of the Republic, the
school girls singing societies, the Mayor and city
officials. The officers of the day were Captains
Goble, Mount, McFaul, Fraser and Major PeonbeI
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In Newark.

school girls singing societies, the Mayor and city
officials. The officers OF the day were Captains
Goble, Mount McFaul, Fraser and Major Peloubet
In Newark.
The carrying out OF the really poetic and beautiful
idea OF strewing the graves or the nations dead
warriors was not nearly as successful In Newark
yesterday as on the two former occasions For some
reason unexplained there was an entire absence
of enthusiasm on the part OF the PEG.
pie, and even the members of the Grand
Army OF the Republic, under whose auspices the
ceremony took place, there was lack Of spirit and
success Of such an undertaking The procession lon
was painfully meAgre aud unlmposne. The only
part worth noticing was the military, the Veteran
At Paramount Cemetery General Judson Fitzpatrick
delivered an Grafton, which was at once eloquent
inevitable wounds caused by the rebellion should
again and again be made the theme OF oratory
grand demonstration OF two years ago, the ceIebra-
ton yesterday was much OF hzzle.
In Paterson.
Decoration Day was observed yesterday in Pater-
son under the auspices Of Farragut Post, @. A. r.
The Kearney Rife Zouves Cataract City Council, o.
U. A. NJ, soldiers orphans nom the Paterson
orphan Asylum and number OF invited guests
and ladies In carriages, completed the procession,
which went TO the cemeteries and decorated the SOL
diers' graves. Owing 70 the intensity Of the heat
the services were sensiby made short, although
choosing the hour OF one O'Clock upon such day
was not the best OF Judgment After the return
Farragut Post was addressed by several speakers,
In Trenton.
The day passed or pleasantly IN Trenton. The
procession was formed at two O'Clock, headed by
Ruhlmans Band. ABOUT half a dozen clergymen
took part in the ceremony. The most interesting
part OF the demonstration was the display made by
the female and male children from the Soldiers
Childrens Home, who marched carrying iags ana
banners and those who were too small to walk
were In carriages. Mercer and Riverview ceme-
teles were visited, and there was some speech
making In front of the City Hall.
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Cypress and Laurcl-The Resting Places Of
Our Patriot Braves Dfcked with Flowers.
Touching Tribute to the Memory
of Farragut.
Brilliant Gathering at the Acad-
envy of Music.
Speeches by Rev. Drs. Tying and
Thompson.

The mufiied drums sad roll has beat
The soldiers last tattoo,
No more on ite's parade shall meet
The brave and gallant few;
On FRme's eternal camping ground
Their silent tents are spread,
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