The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-31
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JAMES HENRY HACKETT.
BORN MARCH Is, 1900.
DIED DECEMBER %, 1871.

1t may be mentioned that Mr.. Hackett's grand
father and great grandfather were Presbyterian
clergymen OF remarkable character, and werd
buried In the same cnurchyard IN which the remaina
OF the deceased were inferred For years past howa
affection for the Rev. Father Farrely, the parish
priest OF Jamaica. Indeed, the sncerest friendship
renee now on record. Prior to his death Mr.,
Hackett expressed y wish that over his remains
no ostentatlous display should be made, but that
in case Father Farrey, his friend, desired say
word or two when he was gone, he had no objection.
The reverend gentleman, accompanied BY some
other clergymen was present. and seemed visibiys
arected. Laborng under considerable emotion,
and with voice somewhat tremulous. the Rev.f
Father Farrelly delivered brief address. He said
OF distinguished man. He 1elt 1t an honor to nave
been per%lt! ed b, the good ana sorrowinE
an occasion. The deceased's career was wells
known to the public press, and it was not
man whose merits and whose good name were SO
widely appreciated. AR. Hackett was an Americans
lied was throughout ms life by unimpeacnabiei
integrity. lie was man TO impress the observer,
Immediately BY his look Of intelligence, and an ac-i
quaintance with the deceased gentleman became
speakerl had mad the honor Of participa-l
sentiments which pervaded the mind Of James
Henry Hackett To listen 10 him was q remarkable
treat; to look at him was pleasure. Endowed
with extraordinary faculties, graced by dgnlfied
and commanding mica well versed IN literature:
and engaging, Mr.. Hackett won the hearts OF all
with whom he became acquainted. His public ca
tinction Well, indeed, might many OF his fellow
beings take a lesson from his example. Sprung
world without a blot on his name, anu his high
minded character would long be remembered by
those who appreciated talent, culture and gene
rosty. Ills extensive knowledge was only q
source OF enjoyment to himself, bat was freely
gwen for the benefit OF society. HIS name would be
waited the length and breadth OF the
land by the scholarly and classical OBITUARY pub.
lisned In the NEW. YORK HERALD. But
wanting in one particular. 1t did not convey the
ardent love which Mr Hacketr entertained for his
cherished Wife, nor did IL tell of his deep affection
for their darling boy. Often had he spoken OF his
desire TO i've only 50 long that his beautiful child
could but remember nun. But II was not To
peacefully TO await the coming OF all that were dear
to him. The reverend gentleman concluded y very
deep sense OF religion entertainer by the deceased
During the delivery OF tIe Grafton not only the
speaker but the relatives and friends Ia the apart
ment evidenced ieeliags OF stroag emotion.
The cortege subsequently moved from the house.
I Rey ip Tnr Tarrev acng q pan
Malone, Brooklyn; MIR. J. W. Brlnckerhon, Jamaicai
AR. r. Brush, Jamaica; General HERMAN, Ja-
Major Keteltas was also present. The hearse waa
drawn BY two horses, and Carriages were IN waiting
for the relatives OF the deceased, Recorder HacketS
and daughter. Mrs j. II. Hackett and Joseph
Fouke being among the occupants. The procession
aon rcn ns ana soon arsea - me
funeral kncll. A grave had been dug upon tho
summit OF the hili, In the vicinity Of the family
burial ground, and into 1t the mortal remains Of
James Henry Hackett were slowly lowered. There
was but little ceremony incident to the lnterments
imposing. AS the clay ratified on the CONN
lid and forever md from view the re-
mains OF the loving husband the afectl0nat0
father the gentleman esteemed by all, tine hitherto
pent up grief OF his dearest relatives burst forth
without constrant while that noble sorrow for the
dead was evinced by every one In attendance
Macy epitaphs might he written over mis- grave, yet
lew could 40 justice TO man so universally es.
teemed by his fellow beings. The funeral party re.
turned TO the city about nalf-past three O'Clock.